Volume VII • Issue 43 dadecitynews.org June 7, 2018

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BTree Hoppers Offers High Wire Fun

Staring up at aerial courses and zip lines at Tree Hoppers can be intimidating at first, but after some practice and determination, the park allows you to reach new heights – literally.

Since opening just west of Dade City in 2015, the attraction has brought in business from around the greater Tampa Bay area for anyone seeking a fun challenge.

Tree Hoppers hosted an open house last week for members of the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce to get into the swing of things. While some of the open house activities were rained out from last week’s torrential downpours, some Chamber members were still able to be ‘one with the trees’.

Upon entering the property on St. Joe Road, guests are welcomed by friendly

Park Employees Help Keep Your

Head Above Heelsby Keri McAlpine

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Students Earn Top Award

Three students from Spivey Karate recently earned the American Eagle award from the Black Belt Club of America, pictured from left, Nathan Singh, Jonathan Terry and Thomas Terry. This honor is the martial arts equivalent of the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout. All from San Antonio, these outstanding young martial artists have been in training at Spivey Karate for about eight years.

Some courses are so high up in the trees the climbers almost blend in with the surroundings as they brave the various obstacles.

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“In my 52 years in the martial arts and the 40 years I have taught in this area, these are the most determined young people that I have ever seen. It

also helps to have such great parents,” said Grand Master William Spivey. All are scheduled for Black Belt test within a year.

Photo by Keri McAlpine

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staff, who then strap you in to a safety harness and equip you with a pair of gloves.

A safety briefing on the park’s eight aerial courses precedes any zip line action. The courses range in difficulty from easy yellows to difficult double black diamonds.

The trails range from rope swings, rickety wooden bridges, paths made of chain link and even just a simple tight wire to walk across. While balance is the

name of the game for these challenging courses, there’s always a wire to hold, or cling to, in order to stay upright.

The zip lines are scattered throughout the courses and can be heard throughout the property as someone whizzes through the air. The more difficult courses are so because their elements are longer and higher in the air, getting scarily close to the tops of the tall trees that encompass the park.

At any given time, staff members are there to make recommendations, help out if a climber is stuck, or yell encouragement to a hesitant climber.

Birthday parties are a common occurrence at Tree Hoppers and are perfect for energetic young ones. A ground-level “little lemurs” course was also recently added so children ages 1-5 can enjoy an obstacle course of their own. Children are allowed to traverse the easier aerial courses depending on their age and they must be supervised.

Typically, a session gives the guest

about three hours in the park. While many don’t last that whole time, kids are good at getting their money’s worth, according to Ahmber Palmer of Tree Hoppers.

As spring becomes summer, Palmer and the rest of the staff are ready for their busiest season. Generally weekdays are slower but with kids out of school they are looking forward to the action.

Rates are generally fixed, but some special pricing is available around holidays or special local events. Themed days are also a fun event to look out for, with recent ones including pajama day and Nerf day.

A Tree Hoppers staff person helps a group of trainees get into their harnesses.

Tree Hoppers is able to accommodate many different group events including birthdays. Nolan Stephens, 11, celebrated his birthday at the park last week after two hours on the lines and structures.

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Kids Stay Healthy At Day CampThis week children attended the UF/IFAS Pasco

County Extension Farm to Table Summer Youth Camp where they learned how to grow their own food, about the importance of attaining fruits and vegetables in their

diet, and how to conserve water. The camp featured hands-on activities in the

classroom, paired with interactive lessons in the garden. Daily science experiments were also utilized.

Held at the Pasco County Farmden and Community Garden building on 14th Street, the kids harvested vegetables from the garden and were able to prepare their own healthy snack.

Seventeen elementary and middle school students came to participate in the first Farm To Table UF Pasco County Extension Service summer garden program at the Stallings Building earlier this week. Photos by Richard K. Riley

Master Gardener Judy Geiger of Lacoochee works with third grade student Adanari Hernandez in the selection of her seeds and plants for her garden plot.

Fourth graders Ahrahay Sanches and Jiovanni Cenrantes plan where in their garden plot they will plant the seeds they have selected.

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Planned Progress Sought

The third and final workshop envisioning the future shape of U.S. 301 brought a couple dozen concerned citizens to Alice Hall Community Center on Friday.

Hosted by Renaissance Planning and Pasco County Planning and Development, the workshop unveiled the collective vision of a Model Development Code for the rolling, pastoral 5.5 miles between Zephyrhills and Dade City.

The idea is to create a corridor for mixed use and to keep the hilltops and vistas as green as possible.

“We want to preserve the hills and natural features … the last thing we want to do is go put in a big box [store] on top of a hill,” said David Nelson, a project manager with Renaissance Planning.

He said his firm focuses on how ‘multi-modal’ corridors are developed. Multi-modal improvements refer to how pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle and transit can coexist in a safe, logical way.

“We know it’s coming,” Nelson said of the development push that is seemingly blanketing Pasco County.

“We don’t want 301 between Zephyrhills and Dade City to turn into another Dale Mabry or State Road 60 in Brandon.”

Nelson explained elements of the vision map as character areas, such as residential preservation, countryside, valley vista, etc., and described form-based code as a zoning tool based on the physical nature of an area.

“It uses physical form rather than land uses as the organizing principal” for zoning categories, Nelson said.

Smita Ambadi, the principal planner of the county’s Planning and Development

Department, said members of Dade City and Zephyrhills governments have been working in concert with Pasco County on the 301 vision.

But not everyone was on board with the plans.

One by one, audience members voiced their concerns and fears that unbridled development and the ensuing traffic are going to overload the corridor.

“Does anybody think of the roads first?” asked one exasperated attendee, who described the glut of State Road 54 subdivisions as a disaster.

“Go out to Wesley Chapel at 5 o’clock and you’ll be saying, ‘What idiot thought this was a good idea?’” said the attendee.

Renaissance is to give its final draft to Pasco County by June 15 and the county has a June 30 deadline to submit the plan to the state.

The project is funded through a grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Code Aims To Preserve U.S. 301 Beauty

David Nelson of Renaissance Planning explains the vision of what the U.S. 301 corridor could look like.

Story and photo by Max Zimmerman

Let Her Eat Cake!

Dade City resident Antoinette Kroll enjoys a slice of cake at her retirement celebration on May 31 in the Creation Café at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. Kroll worked in the hospital’s nutritional services department for 30 years and is best known for the wonderful pies and cakes she baked from scratch. Kroll has gotten up at 4 a.m. for the past three decades to ensure everything she prepared was fresh and of the highest quality. Her legendary pies and sweet personality will be missed. Photo Provided

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Sunrise Hosts Learning Exchange

Sandra Larios, a Rural Outreach Specialist at Sunrise of Pasco County, helped host a central Florida Rural Learning Exchange with the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence at the Hampton Inn in Dade City on May 18. The conference allowed agencies to present their programs and to share ideas and successes. Visit www.sunrisepasco.org for more information on the organization. Photo by Richard K. Riley

Photographer Joins Search For America’s Beautiful ChildrenAs part of Beauty Revived, a photography movement,

Aubrey Bahr is asking for nominations for beautiful children in the Tampa Bay area to be featured in a national magazine.

The beauty of these children will not be measured by their looks. No, these children will be chosen because of their real beauty, their courage and their countenance. The child chosen through the nomination process will be gifted a complimentary Storytelling session with Aubrey Bahr and a feature in the Real Beautiful Children’s issue of Beauty Revived magazine.

Beauty Revived is a movement that celebrates women and children with real beauty. Photographers donate sessions to these women and children and their stories are featured in their magazine and at www.beautyrevived.com.

Hundreds of photographers applied to be a part of the

Beauty Revived 50 Beautiful Children’s campaign and Aubrey Bahr of Aubrey Bahr Storyteller was chosen to find a deserving child to photograph.

“I believe in the message that Beauty Revived shares and I am honored to be able to feature a beautiful child from our local community. Please spread the love so we can find the perfect deserving child for this opportunity,” Bahr said.

Bahr will be accepting nominations from May 30-June 10 and will then choose one to donate a photography session to. The child chosen will be an example of real beauty and will have shown their beauty by their service, grace in defeat, and kindness when tried.

“It is my hope that this special child will have these moments to cherish forever, and share a little piece of their courage with the world,” Bahr said.

Beauty Revived was started two years ago as a way for

photographers to use their lens for good and shine light on the real beauty that was happening in our communities. In the last year and a half, more than 500 women, girls and children have been featured on their website and magazine.

“As a high school senior photographer, I started Beauty Revived because I saw the power that a photographer has in shaping perception and altering dialogue on beauty,” said Michelle Gifford, Beauty Revived founder.

“The photographers who participate in our campaigns not only have great technical and artistic talent but also have big hearts and a desire to be more than just a picture taker. They want to be a photographer who changes the world with their work,” Gifford said.

Visit www.beautyrevived.com for more information about Beauty Revived. Visit www.abstoryteller.com to nominate a deserving child.

Citizens’ Academy Accepting Fall Program Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the seventh Pasco County Citizens’ Academy. The Academy is a highly educational and entertaining program designed to share information about Pasco County services. The next Citizens’ Academy begins in September and the class will graduate in December.

Applications will be accepted through Aug. 10.

“The Citizens’ Academy is an interactive, hands-on approach to learning how local government works,” said Citizens’ Academy Program Manager Johanna Rodriguez. “Former graduates say the program makes them feel more connected and empowered.”

Pasco County invites you to learn more about local government and to share your ideas about how to better serve our communities.

Visit bit.ly/2IBt8Zd to fill out an online application.

The Pasco County Citizens’ Academy will include 10 sessions between September and December. Participants will learn many aspects of how County Government and the County’s Constitutional Offices operate including: Overview of County Government, City and Town Government, Emergency Management, Fire Rescue, Clerk & Comptroller, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Libraries, Sheriff, School Board, Parks and Recreation, Tax Collector, Planning and Development, Code Compliance, Community Services, and Public Infrastructure.

Visit pascocountyfl.net/citizensacademy for information about the Citizens’ Academy, including a full list of class topics.

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Ridge Manor Community United Methodist Church – A Father’s Day luncheon will be held June 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. You can eat in or take out. Tickets are $8.50 and can be reserved at (352) 583-3770. Bring your dad, grandfather, uncle, son, brother, or favorite guy. Menu includes pulled pork sliders, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, brownies, and beverages. There will be a concert following lunch by our organist Joanne Ritz. Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School open to children pre-K through 5th grade with high energy music, games, action dramas, great guest speakers, unique art projects and a ton of other activities from July 16-20. Activities will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor. A snack will be given each day. Those with allergies will be accommodated. It will also be a time of community as all K-5th grade will be snacking together. Friday is Water Day. Campers will get wet at each water obstacle station that will be laid out throughout our grounds. Friday night celebration from 6-7 p.m. with parents demonstrates what campers experienced and learned during the week. A potluck dinner will follow. Register in advance by calling (352) 583-3770 starting June 1. Registration ends July 14. There is no cost for VBS camp but donations are always welcome. Regular services are held at 10:15 a.m. each Sunday at 34350 Cortez Blvd. in Ridge Manor. Call (352) 583-3770 for information.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church – Established in 1883, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is a parish community with a rich history and a great future. Located at 32832 St. Anthony Way in San Antonio. Our pastor, Father Garry Welsh, as well as our entire parish community, invite you to come and worship with us. Daily mass is offered Monday through Friday during the summer months of June and July at 8:15 a.m. The weekend schedule is Saturday vigil mass at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday masses 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Confessions are Saturday from 8:45 a.m. or by appointment. Visit our Facebook page, stanthonyofpaduasanantonio or visit www.saopccfl.org for information.

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

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

Pasadena Baptist Church – The church is located at 35845 Clinton Ave. in Dade City. Regular worship times on Sundays include: Sunday school, at 10 a.m.; worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. We also have a 5th Sunday Singspiration, followed by food and fellowship. All ladies are welcome to attend the ladies study and prayer group on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Pasadena Outreach is available for anyone who may need a little help. We offer clothing, food and household items. Pasadena Outreach is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for clothing and household items and Saturdays from 8-10:30 a.m. for food.

First Baptist Church of Dade City – Worship services are at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Activities for children and youth are available as well as a nursery. Awana, youth activities, adult Bible studies and choir rehearsal are all offered on Wednesday nights at 6:15 p.m. with choir rehearsal beginning at 7:15 p.m. Like us on Facebook or visit www.fbcdadecity.org for information.

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

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

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

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

Darby Community Church – Join us every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. for church service led by Pastor Chris Conti. Childcare is available for children ages six and under. Darby Community Church is located at 14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd. in Dade City. Contact us at (352) 588-2440.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Father Krzysztof welcomes you to worship with us. Join us for our Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 p.m. and Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7:30 a.m. Confessions are on Saturday at 3:15 p.m. or by appointment. Children have religious education on Sunday mornings and the youth group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. If you are not Catholic or have been away from the Church, our RCIA group meets on Monday evenings. Visit www.sacredheartdadecity.org for information. The church is located at 32145 St. Joe Road.

New Jerusalem Church of God – Sunday school is held at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Prayer and Bible study is held Tuesday and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Daily prayer is held Monday through Friday at 12 p.m. A free food and clothing ministry goes year-round – call Pastor May Ross at (352) 567-9775 for information. All are welcome. The church is located at 38442 Tuskeegee Ave.

Lifestyle Church of God – You are cordially invited to attend Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. at Lifestyle Church of God, 21345 Sanderson Road, Lacoochee. A Wednesday service is also held at 7 p.m. with a meal preceding at 6 p.m. Call lead pastors Paul or Melissa Kilcrease at (352) 583-3354 or like us on Facebook for more information.

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Democratic Environmental Caucus of Florida The next meeting will be June 13 at Heritage Park Activity Room #1, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes. Networking begins at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. The speaker this month will be Mona Neville, Pasco County Forrester, who will discuss the invasive cogon grass in our area, including where it grows and how it affects the danger of fire. Please join us. Contact DECFPasco@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/DECFPasco for more information.

East Pasco Networking Group The next meeting will be held June 12 and will feature Leja Apple, former Miss Pasco and many other titles. This meeting will be at 7:30 a.m. at IHop, 13100 U.S. 301 in Dade City. Contact Nils Lenz at (813) 782-9491 or nilslenz@gmail.com, or Vicky Jones at (813) 431-1149 or donlvicl@yahoo.com or manager@palmtreemhp.com for information or suggested topics or speakers you would like to hear If you would like to speak, contact us now.

Conservative Club of East Pasco The next meeting will be June 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Wesley Chapel Church of the Nazarene’s Fellowship Hall, 34106 S.R. 54, Wesley Chapel. The club has been on hiatus since January 2016. Please park and enter in the rear of the building. Cory Sommers, Devin Alexander and Vance Scheer will be the featured speakers. See you there.

Kinship Support Group The Children’s Home Network’s Kinship program hosts monthly support groups in Pasco for grandparents and other relative caregivers raising a family member’s child. All support groups are free and open to the public. The next east Pasco meeting will be held June 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Religious Education Center, 5316 11th St., Zephyrhills.Contact Patrick Smith, family support coordinator, at (813) 716-8254 to RSVP.

East Pasco Writers Forum Upcoming meetings are June 14 and July 12. The forum is a member of the Florida Writers Association and meets once a month at the clubhouse of Country Aire Manor, 10249 U.S. 98 in Dade City from 10 a.m.-

12 p.m. Meetings are divided into two sessions: critiques of original works brought by members and visitors and critiques of voluntary monthly writing assignments, designed to help members and visitors improve their craft. Marjorie K. Nanian, a published writer, leads the group. Call (248) 231-7167 for more information or directions to the clubhouse.

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

Chess Club The Hugh Embry Library Chess Club meets Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. We have boards and pieces so bring your winning attitude and chess clock if you prefer to use one. Meetings are held at the Hugh Embry Library Meeting Room, 14215 Fourth St. in Dade City. Contact Glen Thompson at bookbollard@iCloud.com or call (352) 567-7449 for information.

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

at 7 p.m.; and nickel bingo on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Located at 10549 U.S. 301. Call the club at (352)567-9755 for information.

Kiwanis Club of Dade City The Dade City Kiwanis Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and at 12 p.m. on the other Tuesdays. Everyone is invited to join our club. Contact DadeCityKiwanis@gmail.com for information.

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

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

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

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

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Esmeralda EllingsonELLINGSON, Esmeralda, 81, of Dade City, passed away May 31, 2018. She was born Dec. 16, 1936, in Panama to Rogelio and Berta Alicia Nunez Cruz. Her children, Lisa and Terry Green of Dade City, Stan and Amy Simpson of South Carolina and Jess and Linda Simpson of Kansas survive along with three sisters, Ofelina, Mercedes and Araceli; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life was held June 5 the U.S. 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home.

Brother Charlie LeeLEE, Brother Charlie, 58, affectionately called “Big Baldy” was born Jan. 11, 1960, to the union of the late Charlie Lee Sr. and Mary Lee in Georgia. On May 21, 2018, God closed Charlie’s loving eyes. Charlie attended the public school system of Pasco County where he met and made many lasting friendships. Charlie enjoyed life and lived it to it’s fullest. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. All who knew and loved Brother Charlie Lee will miss him. His loving and devoted children, Taurus Lee (Amy) and Uylsses Larry (KeKe) survive along with grandchildren, Precious Lee, Denasia Lee, Darion Mings, Joyce Lee, Tyge Larry, Elijah Larry, Maleah Larry and Malakai Larry; step-grandchildren, Cynthia, Taneka (Isiah) and Nevaeh Holloman; great-

grandchildren, Savaneh Smith and Aaliah Rodgers; mother, Mary Lee; sisters, Evelyn Lee and Beulah Lee (Richard); brothers, Joseph Lee and Horace Lee (Jean); and a host nieces, nephews, cousins and other sorrowing relatives and friends. Visitation and the funeral were held June 2 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Milton Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Robert W. NelsonNELSON, Robert W., 80, of Dade City, passed away May 31, 2018. He was born Jan. 23, 1938, in Bushnell, to Preston S. and Beatrice Walden Nelson and was a lifelong area resident. He retired as a bridge inspector after 42 years with the State of Florida and was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and beekeeper. He was a member of the Family of God Baptist Church and the Highlands Club of the American Racing Pigeon Union. His wife of 59 years, Bobbie L. Nelson, survives along with two children, Robert Wesley Nelson Jr. and Cheryl Renne and David Salyer; six grandchildren, Ryan, Shane, Dylan, Cheyenne, Tanner and Logan; six siblings, Merlene Wheeler, Donald and& Sharon Nelson, Margaret Cherry, Mildred Gilly, Myrtis More and Linda and Marcus Shackelford; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held June 6 at the U.S. 301 Chapel of Hodges Family Funeral Home. Burial followed at Floral Memory Gardens. Flowers will be gratefully accepted or those that wish may make donations in his memory to the Family of God Baptist Church building fund.

‘Mother’ Hattie Bangley TuckerTUCKER, “Mother” Hattie Bangley, 99, transitioned to her new life to be with our Father in Heaven on May 23, 2018, at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. She was born May 15, 1919, in Rum Gully, S.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Beatrice Bingley. Mother Tucker accepted Christ as her personal Savior many years ago and joined New Jerusalem Church of God under the leadership of the late Elder Leonard Hansberry. She later united with New Life Family Church in Christ under the leadership of Bishop Jesse B. McClendon. Mother Tucker served on the Mother Board for several years where she worked faithfully. Mother Tucker met and married the love of her life, Aislee Tucker Sr., and to this union they were blessed with 11 beautiful children. Mother Tucker worked as a dedicated housekeeper and baby sitter for her grandchildren. She raised three grandchildren while working as a full time storekeeper in her home. Her husband, Aislee Sr., preceded her in death as well as her parents; three daughters, Ruby, Inez and Carrie; and three sons, Jackie, Roy Jean and Jimbo. Mother Tucker leaves to cherish her memories her loving and devoted children, Aislee Jr. and Annie of St. Petersburg, J.T. and Shirley of Dade City, Sinclair and Rose of Dade City, Clara Savage of Houston, Texas and Leon Tucker and a special friend; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren along with a host of other sorrowing relatives and friends. Visitation was held June 1 at Bread of Life Worship Center and the funeral was held June 2 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Milton Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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