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Car wash kicked off severalfundraisers planned for families of two young women who perished

An outpouring of community support for two young local women who recently perished in a car crash helped their families and friends get through the tragedy. That backing will continue in the coming weeks. A car wash with proceeds earmarked for the families of Hannah Marie Nelson of Dade City and Zephyrhills’ Ashley Aaron Plummer took place last Saturday at Tires Plus at Gall Boulevard and 5th Av-enue. Organizers expected to raise about $3,000 from that eff ort with another car wash slated for this com-ing Sunday, Aug. 12, at Coney Island on Gall Boule-vard beginning at 9 a.m. Another fundraiser at Creative Souls Cafe on Main Street will feature live bands on Aug. 19 and Happy Dayz Lounge has plans for a silent auction and 50/50 drawing on Aug. 26. The families not-ed that similar events might be scheduled sometime soon as well.

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This year’s midterm elections are big for Flo-ridians. We will select a new governor. We will de-cide if we keep an incumbent senator or send our former governor in his stead. We will have to de-cide fi rst how to make sense of the 13 state con-stitutional amendments put forth by the Constitu-tional Revisions Commission and then determine whether or not we’d like to see them implemented. The list goes on. However, before we even get to the midterms in November, the August primaries will determine which candidates are still around for the midterms. In Pasco County, there are 134,525 registered Re-publicans, 108,170 Democrats, 100,357 no-party affi liation and 2,884 minor party members. Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley touts the three ways you can vote: vote early at one of the 11 early voting locations across the county, vote-by-mail, or vote at your precinct. Florida has closed primaries. That’s not great news if you’re one of the 100,357 voters registered as no-party affi liation in Pasco County. However, it’s still paramount to make to it the polls or fi ll out a mail-in ballot as there will be school board posi-tions and judgeships to vote on. If you’re a Republican, you’re trying to de-cide between long-time Agricultural Commission-er Adam Putnam and US House Representative Ron DeSantis, among others. If you’re a Demo-crat, you have a deep fi eld of gubernatorial candi-dates ranging from former mayors Andrew Gillum (Tallahassee) and Phil Levine (Miami Beach) to US Rep Gwen Graham. Businessmen Chris King and Jeff Greene are also in the running. It’s up to those faithful voters who come out for the primary to de-cide who we will have on the ballot Nov. 6.

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Pasco County School offi cials, along with a host of planners, developers and builders, recently were joined by superintendent Kurt Browning for a fi rsthand glimpse of the long-awaited makeover at Woodland Elementary School. The Aug. 3 tour, led by third-year Woodland principal Shauntte Butcher, highlighted the Zephy-rhills-based school’s $9 million, 15-month remodel-ing project that is in its fi nal stages. A grand re-open-ing is slated for Sept. 26. “I’m thrilled,” said Butcher, who previously as

an assistant principal helped open Paul R. Smith Middle in Holiday and Wiregrass Ranch High in Wesley Chapel. “My No. 1 priority was to make sure all of Woodland benefi tted from the renovation.” Renovations and additions included an expand-ed drop-off area and additional paved parking spac-es for more than 100 vehicles. Inside were expanded administrative areas; re-location of the kitchen and cafeteria as well as a mul-tipurpose room with a stage; a new art room; two new music rooms; and 12 additional classrooms. Ad-ditionally, the media center and other existing class-rooms got upgrades that included carpeting, furni-ture and painting. “We wanted to really make sure we tied in the old with the new,” Butcher said, noting that “we real-ly wanted to make sure the (pre-existing) classrooms are getting equitable treatment.” In all there are 300 new seats at Woodland, which

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Children, teachers and volunteers spend time in the new cafeteria at Woodland Elementary School.

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SportsSaturday Night LightsThe third annual Saturday Night Lights drew plenty of community support for the Zephyrhills High football team last Saturday night at Bulldog Stadium.Tennis anyone?A world class tennis center and sports complex is being built in Zephyrhills with an expected opening in 2019. Pickleball, golf and cryotherapy also could be part of the project off Eiland Boulevard across from Silverado.ZHS Color Guard The Zephyrhills High Color Guard practiced early to get a jump on the upcoming season.➤ 1B

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STEVE LEEFriends and family members of the car crash victims washed cars in last Saturday’s fundraiser.

Community and Club NewsThe East Pasco Networking Group, along with Republican and Democratic Clubs have scheduled upcoming meetings.Local libraries will host events such as a book bazaar, pet-safe plants and learning about begonias.Plus, the Zephyrhills Classic Car Cruise takes place downtown later this month.➤ 2A

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Friends of the Hugh Embry Library Book Bazaar, Aug. 10-11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The dog days of summer are hot and sultry. Looking for a way to beat

the heat? Check out the monthly book bazaar, which features a diverse selection of slightly used books, audio and video-tapes, magazines and related materials. Many are available for less than $3. Hugh Embry Library is located at 14215 4th St. in Dade City. For more informa-tion, call (352) 567-3576.

Attractive Pet Safe Plants, Aug. 11, 10-11 a.m. at the Zephyrhills Library, 5347 8th St. There are plenty of pet safe (non-poisonous) plants that are also highly attractive to our native pol-linators. Learn which plant you might want to incorporate into your landscape at this free UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension seminar. Registration is required at Eventbrite. For more information, call (352) 518-0156.

Begonias, Aug. 21, 2-3:30 p.m. at the New River Branch Li-brary, 34043 S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel. Learn about the various types of be-gonias to plant and how to propagate and care for these beautiful additions to your home and landscape at this free UF/IFAS Pas-co Extension semi-nar. Registration is required at Eventbrite. For more information, call (352) 518-0156.

Pomegrante Field Day, Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at James Grove & Ranch, 17821 James Rd. in Dade City. Guest speaker will be Dr. Ali Sark-hosh. He will discuss fruit thinning, harvest-ing and packing. Tickets are available online at pomegranate-day.eventbrite.com or at the door. Members are $5 and non-members are $10. For more information, call (863) 604-3778.

Saturday in the Square, Aug. 25, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Zephyrhills. Classic Car Cruise In with show-quality 1987 and older classic cars and antiques will line up along Fifth Avenue beginning at 5 p.m. There will be music by DJ Starvin Darvin. For more information, call (813) 780-1414.

Gus Trent Rodeo 2018, Aug. 25, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301. Enjoy a family fun day at the rodeo. The

rodeo features bull riding, barrel racing, tie down roping, horse relay race and mounted shooting. Tickets are avail-able for $10-$15. For more information, visit floridastatefair.com.

Florida Gun Show, Aug. 25-26, at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301. Admis-sion is $11 and children under 12 are free, must be with an adult. Parking is $6 for cars and $12 for RV or buses. This buy, sell and trade show is presented Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun-day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Florida Gun Shows and Bull Dog Tactical Group is offering the State of Florida Concealed Weapons-Firearms Permit Course at the guns show. For more informa-tion, visit floridastatefair.com.

Florida’s Largest Home Show, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. Hwy. 301. If you are remodeling, build-ing or landscaping this is the show for you with over 900 exhibits. Admission is $8 for adults, and seniors/military is $7 and chil-dren under 12 are free. Parking is $6 per car, $12 for RV or bus. For more informa-tion, visit floridastatefair.com.

Dade City Cruise-In Car Show, Sept. 1, 12 p.m. Come out and enjoy the antique cars, vendors and music. The car show is located in downtown Dade City around the historic courthouse. For more information, call (352) 437-3466.

Friends of the Hugh Embry Library Book Ba-zaar, Sept. 14-15, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This book bazaar features a diverse selection of slightly used books, audio and videotapes, magazines and related materials. Many are available for less than $3. Hugh Embry Library is located at 14215 4th St., Dade City. For more information, call (352) 567-3576.

Music and Motorcycles Sept. 15, 4-9 p.m. in downtown Zephyrhills. Come and enjoy mo-torcycles, live music with the Bearded Broth-ers, food and vendors. Awards will be present-ed at 8:30 p.m. to the first and second place winners. For more information, call Main Street Zephyrhills at (813) 780-1414.

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Club The East Pasco Re-publican Club meeting is Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m. at the Zephyrhills Women’s Club. Come on out for live music, finger foods and great conversations with like-minded people and local politicians. Social hour is 6-7 p.m. and guest speakers will be from 7-8 p.m. For more informa-tion, email Cory Sommers at [email protected].

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Club The East Pasco Democratic Club meet-ing is Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m. at Omari’s Grill, Scotland Yard Golf Club, 9424 U.S. 301 in Dade City. Guest speaker will be Stephen Perenich, candidate for U.S. House of Represen-tatives District 12. All friends of the Democratic Party are invited. Dining a-la-carte from 5-6:15 pm. For more informa-tion, visit www.eastpas-codems.com or call (813) 383-8315.

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“The amount of responses we’ve got-ten from this is way more than I thought we’d have,” said family friend Chelsea Dawn Mathis, who along with Patricia Specht co-organized last weekend’s car wash. “The families didn’t expect to lose their children, so we got together

and started the fundraiser.” “I just wanted to do what I could to help the families,” Specht added. “It broke my heart. It hit close to home.” Every little bit helped on Saturday. Nathan Masters, a 2013 Zephyrhills High graduate, headed down to the car wash to see what he could do and held up a sign while encouraging passing motorists to turn into the lot.

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and started the fundraiser.” “I just wanted to do what I could to help the families,” Specht added. “It broke my heart. “I just wanted to do what I could to help the families,” Specht added. “It broke my heart. “I just wanted to do what I could to help

I knew Ashley for many, many years,” he said. “I just wanted to come out and do what I can. It’s absolutely heartbreaking.” According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a two-vehicle car crash took place on July 29 at 2:07 a.m. on State Road 54 near Evans Street. Reportedly driving a 2011 Infi niti G37 at a fast speed was 36-year-old Jonathan Ryan Haynes, whose vehicle rear-ended a 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue driven by Nelson. Both vehicles, which were headed west, fl ipped over. Nelson and Plummer died while Haynes, Jade Mackinzie Bruce, 21, and 17-year-old Mad-dison Paige Bruce — Nelson’s sisters — were airlifted to the Lakeland Regional Medical Cen-ter. The FHP reported that alcohol was involved on Haynes’ part and that charges were pend-ing. “By the grace of God my other two kids are still here,” Charles Bruce said. “It’s a higher power that saved my other two. Good thing He didn’t take all three.” Aside from the families and friends who volunteered for last weekend’s car wash, or-ganizers thanked four groups who helped out: Cub Scout Pack 77 of Zephyrhills, Last-ing Eff ects, an area car club, the Eagle Riders Motorcycle Club and Terri Southard Justice of Zephyrhills.

“It’s people helping people,” said Dave Monnien, a Eagle Riders member. Family members expressed their gratitude for the local groups and individuals who gener-ously stepped up in their time of need. “It’s such a small town; everybody pulls to-gether,” said Kenneth Stevenson, Nelson’s un-cle, adding that “she had a great personality. She’d help anybody. She had a heart the size of Texas.” Added Bruce, “I’ve been here 42 years and my kids are well-known. This community has just pulled together.” Erica Bruce, Nelson’s mother, said the com-munity support “leaves me speechless almost. I had 125 friend requests in two days and it’s not just for the car wash. It’s people we don’t even know stopping by and saying they’re sorry.” Bobbie Stevenson, Kenneth’s wife and Nel-son’s aunt, also marveled at the turnout. “It’s really amazing to see the commu-nity coming together to support two families brought together by a tragic accident,” she said. Memorial services for the two young wom-en who died were held earlier this week at two local churches. Nelson and Plummer were cre-mated with their ashes going to family mem-bers to be put in urns and necklaces.

Above: Helping out with signs for a car wash along Gall Boulevard near the Tires Plus parking lot were the late Hannah Nelson’s parents, Charles and Erica Bruce, along with cousin Macie Lewis, a freshman at Zephyrhills High School.

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Left: Friends and family of the two young women who perished in the car crash washed vehicles on Saturday.

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OBITUARIESEdmund Mackenzie Jones

JONES, Edmund Mackenzie, 49, passed away July 19, 2018. Service was Aug. 4 at First United Methodist Church in Zephyrhills.

Michael Edwin PentPENT, Michael Edwin, 74, of Zephyrhills passed away July 17, 2018. He was born April 8, 1944 in Tallahassee, Fla. to Wil-liam Bryant and Mary Evanell (Mikell) Pent. Michael served in the Army and was a Viet-nam Veteran. He worked at Con Agra Seafood for 35 years and retired as plant manag-er. He enjoyed fi shing and playing golf. Michael is sur-vived by his wife, Betty Jean of Zephyrhills; his three chil-dren, Cindy Bittiher of Spring

Hill, Tonya Larson of Zephyr-hills and Michael Jr. (Jessica) of Brooksville; eight grandchil-dren, Heather, Alicia, Chase, Brooke, Hayley, Michael III, Amelia and Ansley; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Wil-liam B. Pent, Jr.; and a sister, Helen Jean Carastro. Michael was preceded in death by his son, Billy Crawford.

Sandra L. SnyderSNYDER, Sandra L., 83, passed away July 31, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Paul; her children, Greg, Gay-le and Gordon; fi ve grandchil-dren; and a great grandchild.

Wayland E. NelsonNELSON, Wayland E., 83, of Zephyrhills passed away July 31, 2018. He was born June 4, 1935 in Red Level, Ala. to Ro-land and Ellie (Cauley) Nel-son. Wayland was a Vietnam Veteran and a 20-year retiree of the U.S.A.F. He was a Mil-itary Hospital Administra-tor and of the Christian faith. He is survived by his wife, Ila Alligood of Zephyrhills; chil-dren, Sheri (Richard) Peacock of Bartow, Wanda (Steve) Nel-son Carr of Salem, Ore., Kenny Nelson of California, Sharon (Tom) Bradley of Lakeland, Wayland E. (Denise) Nelson, II of Brooksville, Ricky D. Nel-son of Brooksville, Teri (Chris) Culbert of Houston, Texas and Jeri (Mike) Ryan of Ever-ett, Wash.; many grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Charles (Anna) Nelson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Wen-

dy Smith. Services and visita-tion were Aug. 6. Interment is at Florida National Cemetery.

Carol P oseyPOSEY, Carol, 69,of Zephyr-hills, passed away July 30, 2018, at Gulf Regional Hos-pice. She was born in Miami,

on Aug. 22, 1948 and mar-ried Wilbur Posey on Sept. 15, 1973. Carol worked in the Pasco Tax Collector Offi ce and was also the offi ce manager of Richardson Funeral Home. Carol is survived by her hus-band, Wilbur; two sons, Tim Preston and Don Preston; a daughter, Kristen Cunning-ham; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She will be forever loved and missed.

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CHURCH11800 Windsorwood Blvd.

(352) 518-0072Pastor Keith Smith

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Pastor David ToulsonSunday School ....................10 a.m.Morning Worship ...............11 a.m.Evening Worship...................6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study/Prayer ................. 7 p.m.Kids Club.................................7 p.m.

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Pastor Robert McKinneySunday

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SundaySunday School .......................9 a.m.Morning Worship ................10 a.m.

Second Saturday of the monthMen’s Breakfast ............... 8:30 a.m.

Third Wednesday of the month Women’s Group ................9:30 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLICCHURCH38710 5th Ave.(813) 782-2813

Reverend Allan TupaSunday Masses ..........7, 9, 11 a.m.

Saturday Vigil ........................................4 p.m.

Weekday MassesM, T, Th, F ..............................8 a.m.Wednesday ........8 a.m. and 7 p.m.Saturday and Holidays .........8 a.m.The Sacrament of Reconciliation:Saturday Morning ............8:30 a.m.Thur. before 1st Fri ...........8:45 a.m.Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday ..................8:30-9:30 a.m.

Saint Joseph Novena:Wednesday ...................... 7:30 a.m.

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WednesdayAdult Bible Study ..................4 p.m.Student Ministry (K5-12) ......6 p.m.

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Ray Pichette, Lead PastorRicardo Barriffe, Associate Pastor

SaturdayBible Study ...................... 9:30 a.m.Worship Service ............ 10:45 a.m.

ThursdayALNON...................................7 p.m.Ladies Bible Study.................7 p.m.

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FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH38634 C.R. 54(813) 782-0880

Pastor Michael JayneSunday

Worship Service ................10:15 a.m.Growth Group ...........................6 p.m.

WednesdayChildren’s Program BLAST ..6:30 p.m.Adult Bible Study .................6:30 p.m.

FridayTeen Night

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(352) 567-3955Pastor Willard L. Sessoms

Fellowship ........................9:30 a.m. Sunday Service .....................10 a.m.

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34921 Chancey Rd.(813) 317-4975

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First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills, 5510 19th St., invites everyone to attend Sun-day worship service at 10 a.m. Communion is observed the fi rst Sunday of the month. Sun-day 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 provid-ed during the service. In the fellowship hall af-ter worship will be time for conversation and a light snack. REFRESH Wednesdays begins with a meal at 5:30 p.m. and then a break into separate class-es as follows, kindergarten-fi rst grade; second-fi fth grade; F.R.E.S.H. Youth Group; and adult Bible class at 6 p.m. Choir practice is Wednesdays, 7 p.m. First Presbyterian Church of Zephyrhills is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. For more information, call (813) 782-7412 or visit www.fi rstpcz.org. First Baptist Church of Zephyrhills, 38231 Fifth Ave., invites you to Sunday services with Pastor Rob McKinney. The children ministry, TeamKid, is Wednes-days at 6 p.m. with director, Lorraine McKin-ney, and teachers, Carol Arnold and Sarah Lutz. The teen TRUTH Ministries, is Wednes-days at 6 p.m., with director Jason Hicks and youth leader, Barbara Hicks. Bus transportation is available. The Sunrise Prayer Warriors meet week-days, 6-7 a.m. in the church conference room. 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. Choir practice is at 6 p.m. For more information, call the church at (813) 782-5574.

Dade City Grace Bible Church, 15000 U.S. Hwy. 301, Dade City Business Center, Suite 403, meets Sundays, 9:30 a.m. for fellowship and refreshments followed by a service at 10 a.m. There are adult and children classes Sunday mornings. Pastor Willard L. Sessoms teaches a live chat-room Bible study through www.PalTalk.com, Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. from the church. You may register for this free study on-line through PalTalk, and then open the chat room. For more information, visit www.Bible-TruthForToday.com or call (352) 567-3955. First Christian Church, 6040 8th St., invites

you to Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Com-munion is available to everyone. There is an active women’s group. For more information, call (813) 782-1071 or visit www.fi rstchristianzhills.org. Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 S.R. 54, Wesley Chapel invites you to Godify Worship Service on Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday Rise and Shine Service, 8:30 a.m.; and Sunday worship service with communion at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call (813) 973-2211.

Bible Missionary Church, 5521 23rd St., Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m. and an evening service, 6 p.m. There is a Wednesday evening service at 6 p.m. For more information, call (813) 782-8772.

Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5626 20th St., invites you to Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. and Sunday school and Bible class at 9 a.m. For more information, call (813) 782-1369.

Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, 38924 C Ave., invites the community to a regular tradition-al worship service at 9 a.m. and contemporaryservice at 11 a.m. Children’s Ministry is avail-able during the 11 a.m. service for children birth to fi fth grade. There is Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays there is a sermon based adult Bible study at 4 p.m. There are student ministries for elementary, middle and high school students at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.zwconline.com or call (813) 782-7510.

East Pasco Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7333 Dairy Rd., has a mission to reach others by living and sharing God’s love. Bible study is Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. and church service, 10:45 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Fri-day, 10 a.m. and Narcotics Anonymous meets Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. There is an Overeaters Anonymous group that meets Monday, 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 11:30 a.m. For more information, call (813) 782-2000 or visit eastpascoadventist.com. Church at Chancey Road, 34921 Chancey Rd., and Pastor Tim Mitchell would like to invite

you to Sundays at 10:15 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. for worship, Bible study and com-munion. Nursery and kids programs are avail-able. High and middle school students are invit-ed Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. for P.O.W.E.R. Currently the youth are studying the book of Genesis. The WWJD Food Ministry is open every Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. for those in need of food. Bring a picture ID for registration. For more information, visit www.the-churchatchanceyroad.com.

Faith Baptist Church, 38634 C.R. 54, Pas-tor Michael Jayne invites the community to aworship services at 10:15 a.m. and Growth Group at 6 p.m. for all ages. Children may enjoy the BLAST program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. for 4 through 11 years old and there is a Bible study for adults. Teens may enjoy a night for their age group on Fridays. For more information, call (813) 782-0880 or visit www.fbczephyrhills.org. First United Methodist Church of Zephyrhills, 38635 5th Ave., along with PastorJim Thomas invites the community to tra-ditional Sunday worship services, 8 and 11 a.m.; contemporary service, 9:30 a.m.; coff ee and fellowship, in Cooper Hall, 9-10:30 a.m.; adult Sunday school, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; andchildren’s church, 10:45 a.m. There are many programs available at the church. The thrift shop provides household goods, clothing and more at nominal costs to

help others. Project Others sews items for var-ious missions and assembles health kits. The food pantry is available for those who are run-ning low of food. The Parish Nurses provide free screenings and health information and referrals for those concerned about their health. There is a 12-step program for people to come and fi nd healing and wholeness in life. Biblical counseling to those needing guid-ance and direction in some phase of their lives is available. For more information, call the church offi ce at (813) 782-5645.

Zephyrhills Church of Christ, 5444 4th St. welcomes you to visit with them for Sunday Bi-ble study, 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday wor-ship at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. There is a midweek Bible study on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions you can contact Preacher Kevin Heaton, at (205) 405-7700 or [email protected]. You may also reach one of the members: Joe Bates (813) 846-9441 or Wayne Frye (352) 424-0144. Visit zephyrhillsch-urch.com or the blog page at acordofblue.word-press.com.

Victory Baptist Church, 6950 Forbes Rd., invites you to join them for their services on Sunday at 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 11 a.m.; and worship service, 6 p.m. There is a mid-week service on Wednesday, 7 p.m. Nursery and chil-dren’s programs are available. For more infor-mation, visit www.vbczhills.com or call (813) 783-8300.

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Here are some key dates for the primaries: Early voting: Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 20 to Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. andAug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Election Day: Aug. 28 Voters are required to present a photo and signature ID (a Florida driver license has this) or two separate acceptable forms of identifi-cation to include a photo and signature. Vis-it www.pascovotes.com for a list of acceptable forms of identification.

Here are the early voting locations inPasco County:*Alice Hall Community Center - 38116 5th Ave., Zephyrhills, Fla. 33542*East Pasco Government Center - 14236 6th St., Dade City, Fla. 33523*New River Branch Library - 34043 S.R. 54, Wes-ley Chapel, Fla. 33544*Florida Hospital Center Ice - 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel, Fla. 33544Land O’Lakes Branch Library - 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O’ Lakes, Fla. 34639Pasco County Utilities Administration Building - 19420 Central Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, Fla. 34637Odessa Community Center - 1627 Chesapeake Dr., Odessa, Fla. 33556West Pasco Government Center - 8731 Citizens Dr., Suite 110, New Port Richey, Fla. 34654Regency Park Branch Library - 9701 Little Rd., New Port Richey, Fla. 34654Hudson Regional Library - 8012 Library Rd., Hudson, Fla. 34667South Holiday Branch Library - 4649 Mile Stretch Dr., Holiday, Fla. 34690*Locations in East Pasco County. Registered voters in Pasco County may vote at any of the early voting locations. There are some intriguing story lines this

year. Republican incumbent Danny Burgess, whose political career in East Pasco County be-gan in 2005 when he was elected to the Zephyr-hills City Council, is running against David TK Hayes, a no-party affiliation candidate who is known for being general manager of Skydive City. However, Burgess does not have a prima-ry opponent and Hayes has no-party affiliation, so Pasco voters will have to wait until Novem-ber to decide who their next state representa-tive for District 38 will be. Former Zephyrhills City Council president Kent Compton will be on your primary ballot. Compton is running for County Judge in Group 7 against Jeremiah Hawkes, the Bureau Chief of Management Services for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Department. With Putnam running for governor, Com-missioner of Agriculture is an open seat. Both Republicans and Democrats have a field of pri-mary candidates to sort through. Democrats will have a field consisting of Chris Hunter, Ste-phen M. Perenich and Robert Matthew Tager to sort through before they decide which one will take on Republican incumbent Gus Bilirakis in US House District 12 this November. Even the non-partisan primary ballot has nine different offices to vote for. The first five are circuit judges, then county judge and three positions for school board. Don’t overlook these judge and school board races. The people we elect to those positions will shape our day-to-day lives with how their decisions affect our-selves, our friends, family and community. The Pasco County Supervisor of Elections website is the place to go for any pertinent in-formation. It’s probably a good idea to check the status of your registration before you vote. That can be done at: https://www.pascovotes.com/Voters/Am-I-Registered. You can request a vote by mail ballot at: https://www.pascovo-tes.com/Vote-by-Mail/Request-a-Ballot-2. You can also view your sample ballot at: https://www.pascovotes.com/Elections/Sample-Bal-lots. Those services and more are also avail-able at the three physical offices in the county. The East Pasco Government Center is located at 14236 6th St., Suite 200, Dade City, Fla. 33526 and can be reached by phone at (352) 521-4302.

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