Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Zephyrhills
Proposed
Chamber
Fire In Their Soul
Fire Rescue Transition From City To County Complete
Merger Story and photos by Dave
Finally, the 2020 Zephyrhills High School football season opens, albeit to an upsetting loss.
There’s A Wrench In His Plans information. Build your own scarecrow, enter the
Maskoween costume contest, enjoy arts
Oct. 5 – Holes for Hope Golf and crafts vendors, the pumpkin patch,
A 43-year-old Zephyrhills man was ar- A 30-year-old Kissimmee man was arrest-
Tournament – This fundraiser for pumpkin painting, pony rides, petting
rested Sept. 23 for assault with a deadly ed Sept. 24 for grand theft of a firearm
Sunrise of Pasco County Domestic and zoo, carnival games, food concessions
weapon and criminal mischief after alleg- after police pulled him over for having a
Sexual Violence Center will be held at and more. Featuring Blaise’s Bubble
edly threatening to kill someone with a tinted license plate cover. According to
7:30 a.m. at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Magic, Soccer Collies and other great
pipe wrench. According to ZPD, during an Zephyrhills Police, Luis Alberto Adames
Club, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd. in Dade entertainment. Please wear your face
investigation of a hit and run vehicle crash, of 968 Tramells Trail, was pulled over
City. Contact Vicki Wiggins (352) 521- mask and observe social distancing
police learned that Alexander John Krch on the traffic stop where a K-9 officer
3358 for information. For information guidelines. For ticket, vendor or other
of 4710 5th St. was a passenger of a vehicle responded and conducted an external
on becoming a sponsor, email events@ information call (352) 567-0262 or visit
not involved in the hit and run. The police sniff yielding an alert. Police discovered
sunrisepadco.org. To register visit pioneerfloridamuseum.com.
report states Krch exited the vehicle while a 9mm pistol under the seat. A check of
sunrisepasco.org/events/holes-for-
holding a red pipe wrench. He struck the the weapon revealed the gun was stolen
hope-golf-tournament. Oct. 13 – Tips for Managing High
rear of a blue van with the wrench, then out of Hillsborough County. Adames told
Blood Pressure – This virtual health
threatened to kill the driver and threatened police he purchased the gun from “Jim-
Oct. 6 – Power Gals of Dade City talk by Dr. Jerry Bishop, board-certified
bodily harm to the passenger. The driver of my” who is now deceased. He was placed
– Attend a professional platform for family medicine doctor, will take place
the van fled the intersection out of fear of under arrest and transported to the Pasco
professional women to network and at Noon on the AdventHealth Dade City
Krch’s actions and the passenger reported County Jail.
help promote each other by generating and AdventHealth Zephyrhills Facebook
he was in fear of his life. Police said Krch
new business at Al’s Famous Pizza, pages. Register by calling (833) 300-
denied striking the van telling police he re- A 28-year-old Zephyrhills man was ar-
11929 Curley Street in San Antonio 2371 and receive an exclusive coupon
trieved the pipe wrench from his vehicle rested for domestic battery Sept. 24 af-
from 11 a.m.-Noon. Visit PowerGals.net to the AdventHealth Wellness Center
for self defense. He was arrested and trans- ter an argument allegedly got physical.
or call (805) 208-0240 for information. Zephyrhills.
ported to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office According to ZPD, Corvonte Burgess of
Detention Center. 5329 4th St. was accused of putting his
Oct. 6 – Breast Health 101 – Join us Oct. 14 – 2020 Zephyrhills Hybrid
hands on a female victim after a verbal al-
for a virtual Q&A session with board- Economic Summit – Presentations
A 47-year-old Zephyrhills man is facing tercation allegedly became physical. The
certified surgeon Dr. Thushy Siva who include: Aviation Industry Impact
drug trafficking charges after being pulled report states that the victim told police
specializes in breast surgery, at Noon Study, City Growth & Expansion,
over by Zephyrhills Police Sept. 22 for not Burgess pushed her to the ground where
on the AdventHealth Dade City and Local Pandemic Response and
wearing a seatbelt. According to the ZFD he began to wrestle with her. The victim
AdventHealth Zephyrhills Facebook presentations by Sen. Wilton Simpson,
complaint affidavit, Michael William Spa- sustained a cut on her left cheek. Burgess
pages. Register for this virtual session by State Rep. Randy Maggard and Pasco
no of 4845 5th Street was driving his 1996 stated nothing became physical and the
calling (877) 534-3108 and receive an County Commissioner Ron Oakley.
Ford Explorer and was stopped for failure victim inflicted the cut to her own cheek.
exclusive coupon to the AdventHealth The event will be held from 9 a.m.-
to wear a seatbelt. A K-9 officer responded He was booked at ZPD and transported to
Wellness Center Zephyrhills. Noon at Zephyrhills City Hall, 5335
to the scene and conducted an exterior sniff the Pasco County Jail.
8th Street or attend at the remote
of the vehicle yielding an alert. A search
Oct. 7 – Bariatric Support Group – location, AdventHealth Dade City,
of Spano uncovered 45.46 grams of meth- The information provided in the
Register to attend this in-person support 12100 Ft. King Road. Both locations
amphetamine and a glass pipe. Spano was Zephyrhills Police report is taken from public
group taking place at AdventHealth are limited to the first 50 people. The
charged for trafficking methamphetamine record and news sources. All parties are
Dade City, 13100 Fort King Road, summit can also be viewed online. For
and possession of drug paraphernalia. considered innocent until proven guilty.
Classroom 108 at 5:30 p.m. The guest registration fees and information or
speaker will be Bariatric and Digestive to RSVP call (813) 782-1913 or email
Health Nurse Navigator Robin Stuckey. director@zephyrhillschamber.org. Visit
SUN STATE
Spots are limited so registration is clearlyzephyrhills.com for information.
strongly recommended. Facemasks
are required. Call (833) 300-2371 to To submit an event, email your information
Aluminum, Inc.
register. to Events@PascoNewsPubs.com.
OFF
Call for cdrews@pasconewspubs.com davewalters12@msn.com pasconewspubs.design@gmail.com
OFFICE (813) 788-7308 • FAX (813) 788-9519 ADVERTISING ERRORS: Pasco News Publications is not responsible for the validity of claims made by advertisers or for advertisers errors. Pasco
News Publications is responsible only for the cost of space for the first insertion.
PASCO NEWS PUBLICATIONS IS A MEMBER OF: The Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce.
6154 Fort King Rd. • Zephyrhills, FL 33542 COPYRIGHT: Contents copyright of Pasco News Publications, all rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole prohibited without prior, written permission
of the publisher.
License #6340 Bonded & Insured Comp. #761
Zephyrhills Free Press Your Hometown News Source • zephyrhillsfreepress.com October 1, 2020 • 3A
ROOF LEAKING?
do a due-diligence review focusing on “I’m excited about the prospects,”
community, membership and economic Monson said. “If they find that there are
development. obstacles that can’t be overcome, then
This merger isn’t a new concept. it won’t go forward. If they find it will
“It’s something we’ve been discussing benefit both communities, it will go
for years to see how we can strengthen forward.”
FREE inspection, written quotes, insurance claims welcome
Roof-Over • Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs
$
250 OFF
on a complete
roofing system.
Must be presented at time of first
appointment. Expires 12-31-20
Recently retired Zephyrhills Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chuck Blankenbeckley is presented a plaque by Mayor Gene
Whitfield honoring him for his 30 years of service to the City of Zephyrhills
the city. He opted not to transfer to the county. charter fishing business during his retirement. “I was
“It has been cool,” Blankenbeckley said. “What I did hoping it would last a few more years. I didn’t want to
mattered. It is sad we’re doing this right now, but it was go somewhere else with a new crew and start over after
inevitable. It is the way of the world now. Little cities being somewhere for 26 years. It’s just the way it is.”
can’t keep up with the growth.” Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley, who has
Zephyrhills Fire Rescue has always been about saving been an instrumental participant in brokering a smooth
lives and property, but while doing that great work, a transition between the city and the county, told members
bond was forged. of city council that the merger is a win-win for the city
“It is my family,” Blankenbeckley said. “I spent one and county.
third of my life with them. It’s sad. I’ll still come and see “You can’t get projects like this done unless we’re all
them. It’s not over. I know where they’re at. It is still my talking at the table,” Oakley said. “I guarantee you that
home.” we were all talking from the beginning. I appreciate the
Battalion chief Micky Gibbs received his plaque, but City of Zephyrhills.
Pasco County Commissioner Ron Oakley, who assisted in was disappointed to see his career come to an end. “The transition has been seamless because they did a
the fire department transition process, speaks before “I didn’t want it to end, but the hand we were dealt, good job when they worked for Zephyrhills. They will
Zephyrhills City Council Monday night. it was best to leave,” said Gibbs, who will continue his carry on that same work with Pasco County.”
For Sale
2008 Chrysler Town & Country LX
For All
Your Residential Great condition,
full power and
Glass Needs
only 63K on this
little red wagon.
Call today for your Replacement Windows
FREE Estimate New Construction Windows $5,500 OBO.
Shower Enclosure Located in Zephyrhills
813-782-3513 www.bahrsglass.com
Call 702-496-3763
SENIOR DISCOUNTS,
MILITARY DISCOUNTS
ON NEW A/C INSTALLS!
$
10 00
OFF
A Service Call
1 OFF
$ 00
20 or 30 LB. Cylinder
Present Coupon. Present Coupon.
Expires 12/31/20. ZFP Expires 12/31/20. ZFP
Lic. CAC043948
SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION
$
100 OFF $500 OFF
On Any Central
A/C Installed 29-Point A/C
Residential Households ONLY. Maintenance Check
Present Coupon. One / location. Present Coupon.
Expires 12/31/20. ZFP Expires 12/31/20. ZFP
LENNY BAHR & KEVIN BAHR FREE Extended Labor
Proud to be Your Community Warranties Available on
Propane Gas and Air Conditioning Qualified High Efficiency
Company Since 1988 New A/C Units!
www.bahrspropanegasandac.com *Total discounts not to exceed $200.
Zephyrhills tight end Theotis Smith goes up for a big first down reception during
Friday’s 35-7 loss to Tampa Catholic.
Zephyrhills quarterback TJ Jackson throws a pass around the pressure of the Tampa
Catholic defense Friday night.
The ZAL Mighty Mites defense was strong, not allowing a touchdown in Saturday’s 25-0 victory over the Manatee
Bulls. Photos by Dave Walters
The Queen
of Clean
Priscilla “W illie” Wood
Housekeeping Services