Masaryktown News: Motorcycle run is a success

Nazdar,

More than 75 motorcycle bikes and riders entered last Saturday's benefit run that started at Venom Custom Cycles and then on to The Reef, The Hideaway, Smoking Joe's and ended at Venom's Bar & Grill - all in the New Port Richey area. All enjoyed live music, food specials, games, etc. Everyone had a super good run and time. On the sidelines was our little angel Makenzee Aguiar with her grandmother Melissa Solomonsen. Her 20-year-old mom died in a fatal vehicle accident on Jan. 15. Little one thinks her mom, Brittany Arsenault, went to Jesus to be an angel and is waiting for her wings. The run was a super great success. We thank you all - the riders, all the folks in all the stops of the run, and especially at Venom's place. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all for the many monetary donations and all other donations. God be with all of you.

Pastor Dave Brockhoff is back after attending his father's funeral. His father, Pastor Harold Brockoff, passed on in Tulsa, Okla. On the way back here, pastor stopped in Pensacola to visit with his daughter Bethany who attends college there.

On Valentine's weekend, Carolyn Blaha and her friend Clay went to Ocala to join her daughter Kathleen and her husband Dennis Anderson. The two are long-distance truck drivers; so when they are close by, they meet somewhere, enjoy dinner and visiting verbally. This time they had a delivery in Miami, so they met halfway. All had a pleasant visit.

Masaryktown Bingo Marathon was a huge success. The Masaryktown community and officers thank all very much - from workers, players, volunteers, and all. See you in the fall.

St. Mary Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on U.S. 41 south of County Line Road had a most successful fish dinner on Ash Wednesday, and thank you everyone ever so much.

Next is a pancake breakfast on March 7 after all Masses for $2 per plate. Next on March 13, St. Mary's will have a corned beef dinner consisting of corned beef, cabbage, butter and parsley potatoes, apple sauce, deli rye bread, pumpernickel bread, Irish soda bread with butter, Irish-themed cupcakes, coffee, tea, iced tea - all for the cost of $8 per adult and $4 per plate for 12 years of age and under. Chaired by Linda Campbell. Tickets on sale after all Masses at church office. On March 27 and 28, Palm Sunday, there will be a bake sale after all Masses on both days. For more information, call 252-796-2792.

Annual Thomas G. Masaryk Birthday Dinner will be held on Sunday, March 14. Doors to open at 11 a.m., and dinner will start at noon. On the menu will be marinated roast chicken with all the trimmings or klobasy and sauerkraut and all the trimmings, desserts, coffee, tea. Dinner cost is $12 per adult and $6 for children under 12 years of age. To just dance from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m., the cost is $6. For more information, call Pat Blackette at 352-796-5433.

The St. Patrick's Day Dinner is March 13 at 5:30 p.m. in Heffernan Hall of St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Church located at 20428 Cortez Blvd., east of U.S. 41. They will serve corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, peas, carrots, desserts - all for $8 per person. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 8. Dinner and raffle tickets available at Parish Office by calling 352-796-2096.

Elvis is back by popular demand. The audience liked Elvis so much that he will be back at Harmony House Restaurant on U.S. 41 south on Sunday, March 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. For reservations, call 352-848-0828.

Elaine and Solomon May and children Selena and Joshua were visiting for five days a couple weeks ago. They grew up here and Tampa, and now live in Pikersville, N.C. They stayed with Solomon's sister Sara May and her friend Clint in Dade City.

I had a most pleasant surprise while writing this column, I was surprised by visitors - uncle Dennis Krause, who I haven't seen in a few years. He is from Appleton, Wis., and his friend Sharon Traxler from Shiocton, Wis. Dennis is Melanie Olson's Godfather. Appleton was our stomping grounds for nearly 15 years every summer. Dennis just learned about our dear departed Brittany and came as soon as he could. He'll be back over the weekend. It was good for me to see him. He's like an old pillow or stuffed toy, especially when you're feeling sad and low.

Birthdays and anniversaries

Happy birthday wishes to: Zilefny Sabator - Feb. 28; James Griffin, Tom O'Renick - March 1; Janet Gathje, Bernise Baker - March 2; Millie Vacenovsky, Brent Lowman, Ema Blaha, Heidi McHowl - March 3; Diane Arsenault - March 4; Tom Beyers - March 5; John Gabala, Rita Diaz Kenny - March 6.

Wedding anniversary wishes to: Mike and Cassie Baier - March 1.

S Bohom