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The Dade City Symphony celebrated the changing of the seasons with “An Evening at the Symphony,” during their annual fall performance. The group of 38 musicians performed for a crowd of close to 400 in the Pasco Middle School auditorium Saturday evening.

“A lot of hands and a lot of minds come together to plan the dates and gather musicians,” said Laurel Weightman, president of the Symphony’s board of directors. “Everyone in the symphony, including the conductor, is a volunteer, so it takes a lot of networking to bring them all together. But

Symphony Stages An Enchanted EveningOriginal Piece Perfect For Season

Recently christened a Monarch City USA, Dade City celebrated with its first monarch festival in Hibiscus Park on Saturday. Sponsored by Dade City’s Garden Club and Youth Council, citizens flocked to the festival to enjoy some family friendly fun honoring the orange winged wonders.

“To become a Monarch City, the city needs to promise to work with other organizations to promote the monarch

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Monarch Festival Draws A Crowd

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Musicians rehearse pieces such as ‘A Dance of Clowns,’ ‘St. Louis Blues,’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet Overture,’ during the free Saturday evening performance at the Pasco Middle School Theater in Dade City. Left to right: Charlotte Lynn, violin; Holly Payner, Deanna Young, and Laurel Weightman; flutes.

Story and photos by Emily Kochanski

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Chamber Honors ChiefDade City Police Chief James Walters was presented the

Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Award during a Monday business breakfast held at AdventHealth Dade City.

Walters had been serving as acting chief since February and was hired as chief following the retirement of former chief Raymond Velboom who had led the department for a decade.

Walters worked his way up through the ranks since joining the department as a patrolman 24 years ago. His entire law enforcement career has been with DCPD. He was an adjunct instructor at Pasco-Hernandez State College’s Police Academy while he was a sergeant and also taught classes at Saint Leo University.

He became a captain following the retirement of former

Mayor Hernandez Delivers State Of The City Report

Chamber of Commerce president Randy Stovall sings the praises of Dade City Police Chief James Walters.

Story and photo by Joe Potter

Many youngsters were getting into the spirit by donning wings of their own.

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by Emily Kochanski

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Dade City Police Report

Travis Spencer Bennett, 31, of 37734 McMinn Ave., was arrested by Dade City po-lice on Oct. 3 on charges of carry-ing a concealed firearm and posses-sion of marijuana, and on a Pasco County warrant for failure to ap-pear – driving while licenses sus-pended or revoked. Police encoun-tered Bennett during a traffic stop

at Main Street and Eighth Avenue for riding his bicycle without proper lights. He was placed under arrest after an active warrant was confirmed and a Magnum revolver was found inside of his backpack during a search of his person. Inside a second pack located on the bicycle a glass jar containing a Bag-gie of what later tested positive for marijuana was found. Bennet was taken to the Pasco County jail.

Ebony N. Hunter, 36, of 13419 Kent Bradley St., was arrested by Dade City police on Sept. 30 on a charge of simple domestic battery. While at Hunt-er’s residence, she and the victim were engaged in a verbal alterca-tion, which escalated when Hunter allegedly struck the victim with a closed fist. Hunter was later taken

to the Pasco County jail.

Suzette Louise Reiner, 45, of New Port Richey, was arrested by Dade City police on Oct. 5 on a Pasco County war-rant for violation of probation – failure to return rental property. Police encountered Reiner in refer-ence to an active warrant. After the warrant was confirmed she was taken to the Pasco County jail.

Ivanson Pierrelouis, 37, of 12713 Candlewood Circle, was arrested by Dade City police on Sept. 24 on a Hillsbor-ough County warrant for violation of probation – battery. Police en-countered Pierrelouis at his home in reference to an active warrant. After the warrant was confirmed Pierrelouis was taken to the Pasco

County jail.

Stephen Andrew Curtis, 34, of 7305 Fort King Road, Zephyrhills, was arrest-ed by Dade City police on Sept. 24 on a Pasco County warrant for vio-lation of probation – possession. Police encountered Curtis at the probation office, 14450 Seventh St., in reference to an active war-rant. After the warrant was con-

firmed he was taken to the Pasco County jail.

Elvin Eugene Knight, 49, of 14751 State St., was arrested by Dade City police on Oct. 6 on a charge of domestic bat-tery. Knight and the victim were engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated when Knight alleg-edly grabbed the victim by her arm and pushed her out the front door. He then allegedly attempted to

lock the victim out of their residence. The incident was witnessed by an adult daughter. Post Miranda, Knight admitted to shoving the victim to get her out of the way. He was taken to the Pasco County jail.

Danny Eugene Lewis, 51, of 38026 14th Ave., Zephyrhills, was arrested by Dade City police on Sept. 27 on a Pasco County warrant for violation of probation – grand theft. Police encountered Lewis at the probation office in reference to an active war-rant. After the warrant was con-firmed he was taken to the Pasco

County jail.

Anthony James Preslar, 56, of St. Augustine, was arrested by Dade City police on Sept. 3 on a Pasco County warrant for failure to appear – driving under the influence. Pre-slar arrived at the Dade City Po-lice Department, 38030 Meridian Ave., and informed officers that he had an outstanding warrant.

He was taken into custody after the warrant was confirmed and later taken to the Pasco County jail.

Information provided in the Dade City Police re-port is taken from public record. All parties are con-sidered innocent until proven guilty.

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we all love music and sharing it with our community.”

In the course of an hour and half, the symphony performed a number of stirring classical pieces, including Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Overture,” “Somewhere” from the musical “West Side Story,” Robert Sheldon’s “Travelin’ Music,” and W.C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues.”

A special highlight of the evening was the unveiling of a new original

piece, “Hexentanz,” composed and guest conducted by cellist Paul Eddison Lewis.

Lewis was a former Wesley Chapel High School student and received a degree in music composition from the University of South Florida. He first created “Hexentanz,” translated to “Dance of the Witches,” after being inspired by a 1926 silent documentary film. The composition went on to win a national award, beating out composers and pieces from top music schools in New York, Chicago and beyond.

“Lewis is a contemporary composer,

so his music is way out of our comfort zone,” said Weightman. “We are all loving the piece, though. It’s exciting! It’s what art is all about. It’s helping give our performance a nice Halloween feel, too.”

The Dade City Symphony’s next performance will be on Dec. 14 and will feature a number of holiday classics. The orchestra is also currently seeking new musicians. Email [email protected] to learn more about upcoming concerts or to find out how you can lend your musical talents.

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The symphony performed a medley of pieces for an audience of almost 400 folks. Photo by Emily Kochanski


East Pasco EventsOct. 17 – Maronda Homes at Mirada: Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting – The public is invited to a grand opening event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at 12 p.m. Complimentary food and refreshments. The event will take place at 11854 June Briar Loop in San Antonio. Call (352) 720-3641 for more details.

Oct. 18 – Bellamy Brothers at Rattlesnake Festival – The concert will be held at 7 p.m. in the Dan Cannon Auditorium on the Pasco County Fairgrounds the night before the traditional festival days on Oct. 19 and 20. After the performance the Bellamy Brothers will be available to sign autographs at their merchandise tables. Call (813) 312-7119 for information or to purchase tickets.

Oct. 18-20; 25-27 – The Contrast – The Saint Leo BlackBox Theatre kicks off their 2019-2020 season with “The Contrast”, an American play written in the 18th century by Royall Tyler, which follows a plot that satirizes British tastes and fashions at that time. Whether rough-and-tumble Yankee or prim-and-posh Brit, you’re sure to love this comedic performance. Six theatrical performances will take place, Friday ands Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday showings start at 2:30 p.m. Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.

Oct. 19 – Instant Admit Day – Offered for the first time for the Fall 2019 Semester, the Catholic Promise Scholarship will award Florida students who have attended four years at a Catholic high school with an annual scholarship of $14,000 toward their tuition at Saint Leo University’s University Campus. Prospective students and their families are invited to learn more about the scholarship from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the university campus. Go to www.saintleo.edu/catholic-promise to learn more about the event and to register.

Oct. 19-20 – Rattlesnake Festival – The 53rd festival will be bigger than ever including greater opportunities for both Florida Wildlife education and fun things to do with the price of admission. Rattlesnake Festival After Dark will be Saturday evening and feature a concert by Seventeenth Street Band and River Junction Band as well as access to fair rides, food vendors, and beer. Held at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 S.R. 52.

Oct. 19-20 – Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering and Arts & Crafts – Free parking and admission, fun for the whole family. Vendors welcome, call (813) 763-2118 for information and vendor fee. Event takes place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Withlacoochee River Park. Call the park at (352) 567-0264 for information and camping rates.

Oct. 20 – Shabby Chic Vintage Market – The market returns to the Grove in Wesley Chapel from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Guests can shop from 120 local vendors and artisans featuring unique finds and home furnishings. Shop from multiple decor styles such as vintage, rustic, collectibles and of course shabby chic.

Oct. 23 – Bees Butter Biscuit Brunch – Come and learn all about bees, make your own butter, and enjoy a fire cooked smoky egg bake prosciutto and parmesan. The activities begin at 10 a.m. at the Pioneer Florida Museum, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road. Call (813) 789-0904 for information.

Oct. 24 – Free Immunizations – Immunizations will be free to the public from 12-5 p.m. at East Pasco Adventist Church, 7333 Dairy Road. Flu vaccine for anyone six months and older. The first of two Hepatitis A immunizations for those 19 and older. No reservations will be taken, immunizations will be first come first serve, no insurance required. You will need to go to the nearest Pasco Health Department six months later (April 2020) for your second and last shot, this will also be free.

Oct. 24-27 – Wesley Chapel Fall Carnival/Festival – This year’s carnival features 13 rides plus games and will run Thursday night through Sunday with online Bogo wristbands for the Friday night carnival. The Fall Festival kicks off Saturday with a pumpkin patch, two stages for bands and community performances, all you can play bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists, free pumpkin painting, food trucks, local businesses and crafters and more! The festival will be held in conjunction with the carnival Oct. 26-27. Held at the Grove on Wesley Chapel Blvd. Call (727) 674-1464 for information.

Oct. 25 – Trunk or Treat – Heritage Park Health and Rehabilitation Center will be hosting a trunk-or-treat event from 5-7 p.m. at their facility located at 37135 Coleman Ave. Bring the kids over for a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience.

Oct. 26 – Annual Buick Olds Pontiac Cadillac Car Show – The 41st installment of this annual event will cruise into the Downtown City Park, 119 West Park St., in Auburndale from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. All makes, models, years will be on display. Sponsored by the Olds Club of Florida, proceeds will benefit Florida Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. Visit www.oldsclubofflorida.com for information or to register a vehicle for entry.

Oct. 26-27 – Spook-tacular – Presented by the Dade City Woman’s Club, this is a night of fun and fright for the whole family. There will be sweet and fun to eat Halloween treats, monster burgers and dogs too. Haunted Hayride for ages 12 and up and an interactive walkthrough for kids under 12. The fun takes place at the Pioneer Florida Museum, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road.

Oct. 26-27 – Frayed Feather Fall and Holiday Market – This year The Rustic Pearl boutique will be joining the festivities. The barn has been packed full throughout the year with one of a kind pieces from all over the world, antiques, and home decor. Call (813) 401-9388 for more information about the event. Take a ride out to the country and visit this beautiful find.

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captain David Duff. Chamber president, Randy Stovall,

the former provost of the Dade City campus of PHSC, presented Monday’s award.

Mayor Camille Hernandez delivered the annual state of the city address.

Dade City has faced a lot of challenges this year but she views them as opportunities, Hernandez said.

It was a tough year financially for Dade City and cuts had to be made in various departments to keep the millage rate at 7.14. A budget of $19.3 million was adopted for the new fiscal year that began Oct. 1.

“We’re headed in the right direction but we had to make some tough choices,” the mayor said.

Dade City now has 7,240 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau reports. This is up slightly from 2018, Hernandez said.

“We are a fun place with fun things to do and that is cool,” Hernandez said. She was talking about new and forthcoming ventures that offer residents and visitors an opportunity for entertainment.

An extension of the Hardy Trail from Church Avenue to Lock Street will be completed in the spring of 2020, Hernandez said.

Improvement for the Dade Oaks stormwater project have been put out for bids and progress is also being made

on other infrastructure projects. The city has allocated $200,000 this year to repave streets or pave dirt streets.

Another project in the works is the replacement of the more than 70-year-old elevated water tank in the Tank Hill subdivision.

In other business Monday, recently installed Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller Nikki Alvarez-Sowles administered the oath of office to the chamber’s incoming board members for 2020. This is the first such event she has held since becoming clerk and comptroller in August. She had served in an interim capacity since the retirement of former clerk and comptroller Paula O’Neil. Following her appointment by Gov. Rick DeSantis, Alvarez-Sowles will serve the remainder of O’Neil’s term, which ends in December of 2020.

Alvares-Sowles will only have to run in the GOP primary next year if a Republican candidate files to run against her.

AdventHealth Dade City’s administrator, Jason Newmeyer, made a presentation about the transformation that has occurred at the hospital since it was acquired by AdventHealth 18 months ago.

The hospital’s goal is to provide excellent health care to all who come to the emergency room or are admitted into the hospital, Newmeyer said.

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New Ideas Sought For The Marketplace

City leaders are considering a new direction for The Marketplace that has been held at Hibiscus Park for the past 5 years.

The Marketplace is normally open the first Saturday of the month from September through May.

Lucy Avila, who has helped coordinate The Marketplace in the past, now wants to take a lesser role, Mayor Camille Hernandez said Monday.

The Marketplace has been a cooperative venture between Avila and the Dade City Youth Council. Avila is willing to help train whoever wishes to take The Marketplace over, but doesn’t want to be responsible for running it, Hernandez said.

“The Marketplace has been a great event for many years. We are continuing to look for ways that it can evolve,” Hernandez said.

“We have an open mind how we

continue to attract residents and visitors to Dade City and make sure they have a very positive and enjoyable experience.

“Attracting unique vendors, displaying unique gifts and offering a wonderful time for all is all part of the experience at The Marketplace,” Hernandez said.

Dade City is looking for a person or organization to help coordinate The Marketplace.

“The sooner I can get someone in there to run it the better. It would be ideal if they could come in during the planning stages,” Hernandez said.

“I am looking for someone who has a heart for The Marketplace,” Hernandez said.

No decision has been made yet whether The Marketplace will continue to be held in Hibiscus Park or if it will be held elsewhere. That decision will be made when The Marketplace is able to resume, Hernandez said.

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butterfly and to let others know the plight they are in,” said Joan Hepscher of the Garden Club. “We at the Garden Club felt that the festival would be one of the best ways to get a lot of information out to a lot of people.”

And boy did vendors have a lot of useful info to dole out.

Attendees could learn all about the monarch butterfly and other pollinators as well as the native flora that keep them swarming to Dade City. Folks could purchase plants to start a garden and attract their own friendly insects or learn helpful tips to keep their own garden flourishing.

Youngsters were getting in on the fun, too. Kids could make their own butterflies or decorate a winged mask at the craft tables or learn how to start their very own gardens by planting their own vegetable seeds that they could take home. Many happy kids could be heard excitedly telling their parents about the foods they were

going to grow for dinner.“I’m thrilled with the response we’ve

received. It’s reinforced the feeling that we’ve had ever since we at the Garden Club first began talking about the potential for a Monarch City a year ago,” said Hepscher. “It’s an issue we thought that both young and old could be passionate about. Taking care of the environment, that is.”

Hepscher also relayed that a lack of butterflies is a potentially alarming occurrence, because it represents a larger problem. When butterflies and other pollinator species are less prominent, it represents an imbalance in the environment, be it the climate or another issue. Hepscher and the Garden Club hope that, after being educated on the insects that the community will come together to do their part and keep the world blooming.

“It’s already made such a big difference. I’ve seen more people planting and tending their gardens,” Hepscher said. “People have actually told us over Facebook that they’ve started seeing more and more butterflies in their own backyards.”

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Kids could make their own butterflies from tissue paper and clothespins in the craft corner of the festival.

Families and friends could pose for a picture after donning some monarch-themed garb.

Both experienced and beginning gardeners could learn useful tricks to keep their flowers and other flora in bloom.


‘New’ Car ShowThe Dade City Cruise-In returned

Oct. 6 at a new location and with a new schedule.

The Cruise-In is usually held from on the first Saturday of the month from September through May. It isn’t held in June, July or August because of hot weather during those months.

The new hours for the event are from noon to 5 p.m.

More than 150 collectible and antique cards, pickups trucks and street rods made their way to the new location in the empty field across the street from the

American Legion #15 Post on Church Avenue.

The Cruise-In wasn’t held in September because the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce wasn’t providing insurance coverage for the event, said David West, one of the Cruise-In’s organizers

The chamber’s executive director, John Moors, said the decision to cease providing insurance coverage for the event was because of financial reasons. Moors also noted that the chamber hasn’t been actively involved with the Cruise-In for several years.

The Cruise-In was relocated because it couldn’t be held on Seventh Street where

it has been held for many years because of no insurance.

The insurance of the owners of the property where the event was held provided coverage for the event this month.

West said he hopes the Cruise-In may eventually return to Seventh Street.

The Cruise-In could be held downtown if its organizers had the proper insurance coverage and requested to be able to hold it there, said Dade City’s city manager, Leslie Porter.

The Cruise-In was successful at its new location but work needs to be done in some areas to help keep it successful, West said following the event.

Nearly 150 Vehicles Displayed At Cruise-In

Richard Cuertin of San Antonio is proud of his original 1955 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck. It has a straight six-cylinder engine and a three-speed manual transmission with the shifter mounted on the steering column.

Story and photos by Joe Potter

Various types of vehicles, including cars and trucks, were displayed during this month’s Cruise-In held in Dade City.

Benedictine Sisters Host AuthorIf you like history, especially about

the Central Florida area, you’re going to love An Afternoon with Author Lois Lenski and “Strawberry Girl”. Hosted by the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, the event will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Holy Name Monastery.

Anna Cotton will portray famous author and illustrator, Lois Lenski, and Anna Yates will perform as Birdie Boyer, the young protagonist in the 1946 Newberry Award winning novel, “Strawberry Girl”. Their story-telling is set in mid-20th century Central Florida and features what grew in abundance here – strawberries, farming families, and tales told about them.

Following the program, stay for refreshments and social with the performers and the Benedictine Sisters. A free-will offering is appreciated.

Reservations are not required.

The monastery is located just off State Road 52 at 12138 Wichers Road in St. Leo.

Anna Yates, left, and Lois Lenski will put on a program today at Holy Name Monastery in St. Leo.

Revolutionary War Given New LookAlicia Corts and her cast have been

working hard for a month or more on Saint Leo University’s first fall production of the semester: the 1787 comedic play ‘The Contrast,’ set seven years following the Revolution.

The title is a play on the two types of characters in the show, which Corts describes as “interested in wealth and luxury” or “the salt-of-the-earth Americans.”

This is one of the first historical shows the school has done, as they are starting to branch out from more modern shows, or else historical shows that can be translated to modern day without too much trouble (such as last spring’s ‘Fantasticks’). Yet, with the help of two dramaturg narrators, everyone will be able to understand what makes this show so funny. These two were added by the school’s program in an effort to add a bit more modernity to the show.

As another school year has started and

the theatre major is expanding, anyone who has seen a Saint Leo production before will miss some familiar faces and get to see some new ones.

“We have a lot of fun new players to join our gang,” says junior Anthony Fontana, who plays Jessamy. Senior Timmy Feiler takes the leading role of Colonel Manly, which has led to several jokes being dropped around the theatre program. Feiler is excited to show the audience the “physical comedy aspect” they’ve been working on.

The show runs this Friday through Sunday and Oct. 25-27 at the Blackbox Theatre on campus (the entrance closer to the Jiffy Mart), with Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 2:30. For tickets, email [email protected]. The theatre is tiny, so do not wait to get them at the door, there may not be any seats left.

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