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Community leaders work out funding for SROs School Resource Officers (SRO), an additional SRO Sergeant and a floating SRO for Hernando County public schools. The discussion occurred prior to a county commission workshop on Feb. 20., 2018. The Sheriff will be putting together a $600,000 to $650,000 budget amendment to bring before the county commissioners next Tuesday Feb. 27, 2018 during their regularly scheduled meeting. The

with a sense of urgency

BY JULIE B. MAGLIO HERNANDO SUN EDITOR In consideration of the atrocity out of Broward County last week, Sheriff Nienhuis, School Board Chairman Mark Johnson and the Board of County Commissioners discussed funding 10 additional

School District and the County plan to split costs down the middle. The School Board will also meet next Tuesday and will vote on funding their portion of the SRO costs.

“I know our Governor and legislation is meeting right now, supposedly they’re coming up with a solution… Maybe they’re going to fund these things and it’s going to be a non-issue for us, but in the

meantime, we can’t wait,” said County Commission Chairman Steve Champion.

Several County Commissioners acknowledged that the additional SROs will not fix the problem and a comprehensive plan will need to be created.

Commissioner Holcomb remarked, “I will tell you that my whole entire family is in a school See SROs, page 2

OPINION

‘Deep State,’ ‘Fake News,’ are not new

Portrait of George Washington by Rembrandt Peale circa 1850

Far left: Randi Olsen (founder), Center: Vince Vanni (vice-president), Back row: John Masterson (director), "Miss Jane" choreographer with young theatre members and their mason jars. Photos by SARAH NACHIN

Filling up the mason jars Live Oak Theatre embarks on ambitious fundraising campaign for a home of their own

by SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN STAFF WRITER

Live theater is alive and well in Hernando County. This is evidenced by the fact that Live Oak Theatre is celebrating its eighth year entertaining local audiences and has ambitious plans to expand.

With more than 150 people in its company, most of them young people ages seven to twenty-two, the troupe performs three shows a year. Its last show Annie was such a hit that they held eight performances. This was both a blessing and a challenge.

Vince Vanni, Vice President and Marketing Director of the not-for-

profit 501c3 company stated, “This made us realize that we can no longer grow unless we had our own building. We maxed out at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, [our current venue].”

Now, the group is raising money to purchase an 11,500 square foot two-story building on Cortez Boulevard. The building itself once served as popular restaurants, then was purchased by the county for $500,000 to become the Utilities Department headquarters. With the Utilities Department now relocated to the former Tampa Bay Times building on Cortez Blvd, the building was placed on the county’s surplus properties list. The

sale of the building to Live Oak Theatre for $500,000 was approved at a recent county commission meeting.

Following that meeting, Sonny Vergara, the President of the Hernando County Arts Council remarked in an email to County Administrator Len Sossamon, “ I am beyond words.

This is incredibly great news. Congratulations to you for the leadership you provide and to the BOCC for its wisdom and foresight in moving the County forward out of some very tough economic times and appreciating the fact that art can, and does, play a very important economic role in the future of Hernando County.

The idea of a “deep state” and “fake news’ is not new with the Trump administration. It began with critics of our first president, George Washington, whose birthday anniversary we celebrate Feb. 19.

And, revered around the world now even more than in his day, the “father of our nation” once again faces disparaging remarks from the Adon Taft “politically correct” media and protests from some in high places.

During his presidency, the man who led the American army to victory in the Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention, served as a vestryman and warden in his church was called “treacherous,” “inefficient,” author of “ostentatious professions of piety” who “discharged the loathings of a sick mind” by journalists such as Benjamin Franklin Bache, William Duane and others at the General Advertiser and Au-

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Three Hernando County basketball teams enter region quarterfinal playoffs

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHERYL CLANTON

SPRING HILL— Hernando County will feature three boys basketball teams this Thursday night (Feb. 22) in the region quarterfinal round. Nature Coast and Springstead will be hosting teams, while Central will be on the road, so we take a closer look at the matchups. All games will start at 7 p.m.

Zephyrhills (20-8) at Nature Coast (24-2): It’s been another stellar season for Nature Coast basketball and rightfully so, with the Sharks winning a county-high 24 games this 2017-2018 campaign and getting to host another postseason game. To move onto the next round, the Sharks will have to get through a very athletic Zephyrhills’ team, that features some good size in the front court. 6-foot-7 Center Kurt Robbins was a menace in the Class 6A, District 8 tournament and could be a difference maker when it comes to driving to the rim. The Sharks have a myriad of players it will look to carry the scoring load, as the 6-foot-4 Robert Gomez and Robert Mcafee are expected to shoulder a See BASKETBALL, page 12

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Chinsegut Hill Repairs

By LISA MACNEIL At the Feb. 13, 2018 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Budget Manager Pam Lee presented a budget amendment and resolution to allocate funds for facilities maintenance and repairs of Chinsegut Hill Retreat.

Lee reminded the board that on December 5, 2017 the board entered into an agreement with Friends of Chinsegut, Inc. (“The Friends”) for lease of the property. Part of the agreement stipulated that the county would take over repair and maintenance costs of the facility. The Friends also stated that they would return part of the $50,000 aid that they received in 2017 to assist with the repairs and maintenance.

On Jan. 28, The Friends returned $48,500 to Hernando County. Lee reported that in order to follow accounting with respect to Chinsegut, the Chinsegut Hill Facilities Maintenance department has been formed. Funding in the amount of $50,000 for 2018 has also been moved into the fund, totalling $98,500.

Deputy Administrator Jeff Rogers clarified that the $50,000 per year will work out to less once the county subtracts other contractual obligations, such as trash removal and mowing contracts.

The budget amendment passed unanimously after a motion by Commissioner Wayne Dukes, seconded by Commissioner Nick Nicholson.

New county grant policy caps aid to outside organizations at $50K

BY LISA MACNEIL HERNANDO SUN STAFF

During the Feb. 13, 2018 Board of County Commission meeting, commissioners decided to let the rent increase for the facility AmSkills (a manufacturing apprenticeship organization) currently leases from the county. They also d¡ecided to go with policy changes that will cap community grants at $50,000. AmSkills currently receives $200,000 per fiscal year under an agreement with AmSkills, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

AmSkills Director Tom Mundano contends that they shouldn’t be subject to the new policy change.

Commissioners aren’t cutting AmSkills any slack due to transparency issues, which Chairman Champion briefly addressed prior to the Board of County Commissioners changing the grant policy. Champion asked the board to revisit AmSkills’ audit results, which were presented to board in connection with the lease issue. Champion

said he was discussing the earlier described ‘minor issues’ with the Deputy Administrator Jeff Rogers, the budget and audit teams over the lunch recess and reported, “It’s their opinion that … (the issues) are not minor, they’re pretty major, actually, and there are repeat issues year after year, and I’m wondering if the (AmSkills) board even knows about it.”

Champion continued to describe his concerns, such as “not documenting expenses, not knowing where there revenue is …” Referring to Tom Mudano’s presentation earlier in the meeting, Champion said, “He didn’t even know that the lease was changing.” He said, “This is a critical matter… I believe we were purposely misled today, because every single detail of that company was there, but not (the audit results).”

Since the impromptu conversation took place after Mudano had already left the meeting, the board agreed to schedule a meeting to discuss remedies.

Budget Manager Pamela Lee presented the agenda item for policy changes to the Aid to Outside Organizations, from which AmSkills has received funding via the Community Outreach Grant Program (of $200,000 per fiscal year).

Under the new policy, two funding levels will be available; up to $5000 and $5001$50,000. Organizations receiving the higher level will be required to “demonstrate … where those monies were spent as far as the project [sic] that they presented to the board.”

In addition, a uniform application was developed so each organization will be preparing the same form, and submitting the same types of documentation to the board.

Commissioner Nick Nicholson moved to approve the policy change, Commissioner Wayne Dukes seconded.

The motion to approve passed unanimously.

With the $50,000 cap looming, Mudano wrote in a letter to the BOCC, “Recently I became

aware of a discussion during the last BOCC Meeting regarding the Board establishing a Community Outreach Grant Program (COGP) for community organizations with a potential cap of $50,000 and that AmSkills would become a part of this grant process.

I understand the need to establish policies related to these type of activities, however The ICTC Governing Board dba AmSkills has a completely different relationship, requirements and Agreement with Hernando County, than other organizations that would qualify under that program.

“AmSkills is different because it was formed specifically by the Hernando County BOCC, in partnership with Pasco and Pinellas Counties, through an Interlocal Agreement to assist local manufacturers to meet the workforce demands and to provide increased economic development opportunities for the County.”

Selling water to Pasco? project would use approximately four thousand gallons of water a day on top of Hernando A developer seeking County’s allotted 23 to build a 19.4 acre million gallons per day. development on the Commissioners felt Pasco side of County that a decision like this Line Road, prompted a should not be made by discussion on whether them and should really the county would be be taken care of by Paswilling to provide fire co County. If the board suppression water and elects to approve this possibly potable water large project, on behalf to the project. of Hernando County, for a county’s usage The property in ques- Legette, Brashears & but denies another tion is located at 18430 Graham, the Hernando of water varies from future project, it would County Line Rd. As of County Utilities Depart- year to year and has invariably show favorment consultation firm. been affected by recent itism. Hernando County January, Pasco is also Current numbers droughts. looking into providing should not be responsiThe formal request water to the property — show that the Hernando/ ble for a Pasco County Pasco water usage has made to the Board is a as they should. utilities matter. gone up in recent years, modification to an ex“Any water sent to No formal action was from 16.9 million galisting interlocal contract taken, but the BOCC Pasco County would lons per day in 2015 to between Hernando and agreed to work with come from the West 18.8 million gallons per Pasco that would grant Pasco Utilities and System, which already day. The projected usaccess to sewer lines, serves the largest will conduct a follow portion of the County’s age for Hernando is set connect the project to up meeting, scheduled at 23.3 million gallons the local utilities and al- for whenever a deal is water demand,” states per day by 2035- but low for fire line services worked out with Pasco.

Jeff Trommer, P.G. the the determining factors for the property. This lead hydrologist with

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board building for the better part of the day, so ten SROs is only part of the problem.

Not that I’m against it, it really needs to be a comprehensive plan to look at all facets of security. We will never be 100 percent protected from evil doers...”

School Board Chairman Mark Johnson explained that the school district has been “proactive” on this matter as they worked with the Sheriff’s Office 3 years ago to update plans of action, yet recalled that 3 years ago they were also under budgetary constraints.

He pointed to a program in development through the National Alliance on mental health that will train teachers and students to identify individuals that may have underlying mental health issues as well as the anti-bullying campaign through the Hernando County Coalition.

Currently the school board is contributing $677,749 for the 14 SROs in the district,

Sheriff Al Nienhuis speaks to Hernando County Commission about additional SROs on Tuesday Feb. 20, 2018. Photo by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office

while the county picks up the tab for four of the 14 SROs plus one SRO Sergeant. (County Administrator Len Sossamon pointed out that the county allocates around $111,000 for the sergeant alone).

Sheriff Nienhuis estimated that the cost of the 14 current SROs is between $1.2 and $1.3 million for the fiscal year. The addition of 10 SROs, a sergeant

and floating SRO to cover anyone out sick would be another $1.2 million per fiscal year, he says.

The roughly $300,000 apiece from the County and the school district would go towards filling the new vacancies in the short term with current SROs on overtime, hiring and training the new deputies over the summer. Sheriff

Nienhuis was optimistic that they could have the new deputies fully trained by the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.

With no SROs currently assigned to any of the elementary schools, there was a sense of urgency in finding the necessary funds.

HCSO ARREST SUMMARIES Wrong Way Bicycle Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest

LASKAY, RICHARD JOSEPH YOB: 1978 TATTOO: WATER CHARGES: POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested on 02/15/2018 02:09 CENTERWOOD AVE & HORSESHOE LN, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02/15/2018 while on routine patrol in the area of Toucan Trail and Horseshoe Lane, I observed a white male riding a bicycle westbound on Toucan Trail. I then observed said white male drive northbound on Horseshoe Lane. I then observed the male ride his bicycle on the left side of the road going the wrong direction. A traffic stop was conducted on the male and bicycle at the intersection of Horseshoe Lane and Centerwood Avenue in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida.

Contact was then made with the defendant Richard Laskay who was riding the bicycle. Richard’s identity was confirmed via his driver’s license photograph in the ELVIS system, as well as previous encounters regarding him.

Richard was shown to have a warrant out of this agency, which he was arrested for.

A search incident to arrest was conducted which revealed a hypodermic syringe which I located in a pocket of a pair of tan pants which the defendant was holding on the bicycle.

The defendant confirmed the pants belonged to him.

Inside of the syringe, I

LOCAL GOV & EDUCATION MEETINGS Brooksville City Council Meeting Workshop Mon, Feb 26, 2018, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 2/27/2018 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 School Board Meetings Feb. 27, 2018 2PM Workshop 4PM Employee Disciplinary Appeal 6PM Regular Meeting District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Brooksville Cemetery Advisory; Wed, Feb 28, 2018, 3:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will hold a kickoff meeting on Thursday, March 1 at 5 p.m. at the Ridge Manor Community Center located at 34240 Cortez Blvd. in Ridge Manor. The purpose of the meeting is to gather feedback about the upcoming development of the minimum flows for the upper and middle Withlacoochee River.

School Board Workshop 3/6/2018 12:00 PM District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 3/6/2018 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601

observed a small amount of a clear liquid near the tip. A presumptive field test was conducted on the liquid using NarcoTest 7623, which turned ‘blue’, indicating the substance was positive for methamphetamine.

The defendant was then placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident where he is being held on a $1,000 bond per the bond schedule.

The defendant was issued a court date of 03/07/2018 in courtroom B of the Hernando County Courthouse at 0900 hours.

The defendant was also served his warrant, which carried a no bond status.”

He hit the victim because he had to use the restroom

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Flees from Police and Found Crashed in a Pasture

JONES, HERBERT LEROY Jr YOB: 1998 TATTOO: TEAR DROPS CHARGES: FLEEING/ATT ELUDE POLICE OFFICER Arrested on 02/18/2018 20:36 34100 CORNERSTONE DR, WEBSTER Arrest Summary: “On February 17, 2018, while conducting routine patrol in the area of Treiman Boulevard southbound near Cortez Boulevard, I saw a dark four door car traveling at a high rate of speed. As I pulled out behind the vehicle, it appeared to increase its speed and then turned off all of its lights. At that time sight of the vehicle was lost.

A short time later I again located the vehicle driving westbound on Cortez Boulevard, passing multiple cars and a semi-truck in the area of Ridge Manor Boulevard with no lights on, almost striking multiple vehicles. As the vehicle was approaching Croom Rital Road, it acted as if it were making a right turn northbound, but then made an abrupt u-turn in the roadway right in front of me.

As the vehicle passed by the front of my patrol vehicle I could see the defendant, later identified as Herbert Jones, looking straight at me through the clear un-tinted glass of the driver’s side front window, as well as a young black female in the passenger seat.

The vehicle then sped off southbound on Kettering Road. At that time I activated my emergency lights to attempt to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. The defendant then proceeded to shut off the vehicle’s lights again and passed a car and another semi-truck, almost striking another vehicle head on while driving southbound in the northbound lane of travel through a no passing zone.

The traffic stop attempt was then discontinued and while checking the area for the vehicle it was located crashed into a pasture. At that time I observed the defendant

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running from the vehicle.

Contact was made with the female, who was identified as Tierra Staley. Tierra advised that Herbert Jones was driving the vehicle and that he would not stop because he was on probation and did not want to go to prison. Tierra also provided the defendant’s address and physical descriptors, including a large tattoo on his neck. At that time I located the defendant’s driver’s license photograph and was able to positively identify him using that.

Contact was later made on February 18, 2018 with the defendant at the residence Tierra provided, which was also listed on his probation.

The defendant was placed under arrest, transported to the Hernando County Jail, charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, issued a fleeing to elude traffic citation, given a court date of 3/20/18 at 9 a.m., and given a total bond of $2,000.00.”

Advised he uses “Meth” and that he had not slept in over five days

JIANSHUN, LIN YOB: 1985 CHARGES: BATTERY Arrested on 02/15/2018 04:20 xxxx LANDOVER BLVD, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02/15/18, at the shared residence of 4214 Landover Blvd, Spring Hill, FL, the defendant, Lin Jianshun, got angry at his roommate, the victim, Jose Luis, and began hitting him. The defendant stated that he hit the victim because he had to use the restroom and would not say anything else, stating he did not speak English.

The victim advised that he was in the restroom when all of a sudden the defendant started punching him, so he picked up his hands to block his face. The victim had multiple cuts on his face and his face was red and swollen.

The witness, also roommate, advised that she heard yelling and ran out and saw the defendant punching the victim while the victim crouched down and held his hands up to protect himself.

The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident. The defendant was given a $500 bond and a court date of 3/7/18 at 0900 hours in courtroom B.”

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COCKEFUR, DARRYL HERBERT JR YOB: 1988 CHARGES: ASSAULT Arrested on 02/17/2018 11:02 13455 COUNTY LINE RD, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02/17/2018 I responded to the Publix located at 13455 County Line Road in reference to a domestic assault.

This offense occurred outside in the parking lot.

Upon arrival contact was made with Patricia D..

Patricia advised that on said date she and her son, Darryl Cockefur, were involved in a verbal argument and that she was trying to get away from him. Patricia advised that the defendant was “High” on an unknown substance and that he was being verbally abusive.

Patricia stated that she tried to run away from the defendant and that when she did, he began to chase her and call her profanities.

Patricia advised that she ran into Publix for help and that the defendant had put her in fear. Patricia stated that the defendant never verbally threatened her however; she advised that she was in fear that if she stopped running the defendant would harm her.

Contact was made with several witnesses who confirmed these allegations.

Upon trying to speak with the defendant, I was unable to do so due to him being in an irrational state. The defendant advised he uses “Meth” and that he had not slept in over five days.

The defendant was then taken into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail. Once at the jail the defendant was given a court date of 03/07/2018 and held on a no bond status.”

Well Check Leads to Arrest for Drug Paraphernalia and Bullets

WIESZCHOWSKI, JOAN ELLEN YOB: 1973 TATTOO: ROSE CHARGES: POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, INJUNCTION/COURT ORDER VIOLATION INC Arrested on 02/18/2018 21:45 11083 SEDGEFIELD AVE, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02/18/2018 I responded to 11083 Sedgefield Avenue, in reference to a well-being check on Joan Wieszchowski. The caller in reference to this wished to remain anonymous.

Upon arrival, contact was made with defendant, Joan Wiszchowski, at the front door of her residence. I explained why I was at her residence and at that time she invited me inside her home.

Upon entering her home, approximately 15’ inside the front entrance door, I observed in plain view on the coffee table a round tan and black plaid “grinder” commonly used for grinding marijuana. I asked the defendant what the grinder was used for and she openly admitted she used it for grinding her marijua-

na up before smoking it.

She then walked me to the master bedroom where I observed in plain view a small glass smoking pipe.

When asking the defendant what she used the pipe for she advised she uses it for smoking marijuana. I asked when the last time she used it was, she explained she smoked marijuana from it earlier in the day but she had no marijuana left.

Upon inspecting her dresser further, I then observed two bullets in a pink heart shaped dish. One was silver in color and had the markings Hornady 40 S+W on it and the other was gold in color and had the markings 5.56x45. A short distance away from the ammunition I observed civil paperwork. Inspecting further I observed the paperwork to be a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Without Minor Children in which Cynthia Wieszchowski was the petitioner and Joan Wieszchowski was the respondent. This paperwork was case #1800231DRAXMX and was served in person on 02/09/2018 at 0730 hrs.

I asked Joan if she signed the firearms and ammunition sheet included with the injunction in which she replied “yes” that she doesn’t have access to any guns or ammunition. Looking through the injunction on page 3 section 3 it advises Firearms: A)Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition. B) Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent’s possession to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Department until further order of the court.

The defendant was then taken into custody due to the above findings and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident.

The defendant was provided with a court date of 03/14/2018 at the Hernando County Courthouse in Brooksville, Florida at 0900hrs.

The defendant was held on a bond of $1,000.00 bond for possession of paraphernalia and was provided a no bond status for the domestic violence injunction violation.”

Teddy Bear and Window Knock Violated Restraining Order

HARTMAN, JESSIE LEE MICHAEL YOB: 1989 CHARGES: INJUNCTION/ COURT ORDER VIOLATION Arrested on 02/17/2018 05:22 LANDOVER BLVD & SHEFFIELD RD, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02172018 at approximately 0350 hours, I responded to xxxx Union Springs Road in Spring Hill in reference to a suspicious incident, later reclassified to a restraining order violation. Upon arrival, contact was established with Cynthia, the victim. Cynthia indicated that she heard knocking on her bedroom window, whereupon she called the Sheriff’s Office to notify law enforcement regarding the suspicious incident. Cynthia discovered a toy bear situated on her residence’s garage light.

Cynthia indicated that she believed that Jessie Hartman, her former boyfriend whom she has an active restraining order against, left the bear at the residence and knocked on her window.

I subsequently conducted a canvass of the area. I later returned to the area of Cynthias residence, where I, again, established contact with her. While I was speaking with Cynthia, a red Dodge Intrepid drove past her residence. Cynthia indicated that this vehicle is the defendant’s vehicle.

I then entered my patrol vehicle and began following said vehicle. Said vehicle was observed to commit a traffic violation for failing to stop at a traffic device. I subsequently conducted a traffic stop on said vehicle, whereupon I made contact with the defendant, the single occupant and driver of the vehicle.

Contact was established with the defendant, who was immediately detained.

Post-Miranda, the defendant admitted that he left the bear at Cynthia’s residence “as a gift”. The defendant asked me to view his text exchange with Cynthia on his phone. Upon observation of the defendant’s text exchange with Cynthia, I observed photographs of the bear sent by the defendant to Cynthia. The defendant wrote to Cynthia, “I’m here.

You’re not home? This is how you want to play”, at approximately 0349 hours.

It was confirmed that the defendant does have a Final Judgment of Injunction, listing the defendant as the respondent and Cynthia as the petitioner. After investigation, it was determined that the defendant violated the following stipulations of said injunction: (2) no contact with petitioner, the defendant shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of: 4354 Union Springs Road. Reference court case number 17OO2449DRAXMX for additional information pertaining to the active final injunction. The defendant was subsequently arrested.

The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center, without further incident.

The defendant shall be issued no bond, due to this offense being domestic in nature. The defendant was issued a misdemeanor court date of 03/07/2018 at 0900 hours at the Hernando County Courthouse in Courtroom B. “I was doing a lot of cocaine!”

SULLIVAN, CHRISTOPHER SEAN YOB: 1988 MARKS: WHITE FILM OVER EYE CHARGES: TRESPASS IN STRUCTURE/CONVEY Arrested on 02/19/2018 04:54 6050 NODOC RD, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02/19/2018 at approximately 0354 hours, I responded to 6050 Nodoc Road in Brooksville in reference to a shooting, later reclassified to an armed trespass investigation.

Information was received from Sheriff’s Office Dispatch that Dennis Harmon, the complainant, advised that an unknown male, later identified as Christopher Sullivan, the defendant, was inside of his kitchen advising that he was just shot at by an unknown subject who was standing in a woodline.

Upon arrival, contact was established with Christopher Sullivan, the defendant. The defendant indicated that an unknown person wearing dark clothing attempted to shoot him with a small-caliber handgun. The defendant indicated that he entered the residence located at 6050 Nodoc Road, advising it was the first residence he saw with an open garage that he could seek shelter in.

It should be noted, that upon observation of the defendant, he appeared to be extremely jittery.

A search of the area that the defendant advised the shooting occurred revealed no evidence to suggest that a shooting occurred. No shell casings or footprints were observed in the area of where the defendant advised the shooting occurred.

Contact was established with Dennis Harmon, the complainant. Dennis indicated that the defendant entered his home by manually opening his residence’s garage door, entering the residence through the garage and into his kitchen. Dennis indicated that he confronted the defendant in the kitchen, whereupon the defendant stated that “someone was chasing and shooting at him.”

Contact was reestablished with the defendant. The defendant was asked if what he had originally described happened actually occurred, whereupon the defendant stated, “maybe not.” The defendant then admitted to consuming a large amount of cocaine. The defendant then advised that he was not sure if the shooting had actually taken place or if he was experiencing side-effects from his consumption of the cocaine. According to the defendant, “I was doing a lot of cocaine!”

Upon conducting a search of the defendant’s person, a combat knife was recovered from his pocket.

The defendant was subsequently arrested and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center.

The defendant was issued a

$2,000 bond, in accordance with the bond schedule. The defendant was issued a felony court date of 03/20/2018 at 0900 hours in Courtroom D of the Hernando County Courthouse.”

Backpack Search Lead to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arrest

SMART, KIRSTIN MAE YOB: 1982 TATTOO: ROSE ANKLET CHARGES: POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested on 02/19/2018 22:15 COBBLESTONE DR & FIRESIDE ST, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02/19/2018 while on routine patrol on Cobblestone Drive in Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida, I observed the defendant, later identified as Kirstin Smart, walking northbound on Cobblestone Drive carrying a backpack. A consensual encounter was conducted with the defendant at the corner of Cobblestone Drive and Fireside Street.

The defendant agreed to speak with me.

After speaking, the defendant gave me consent to search her backpack. While searching inside of the backpack, I observed a silver spoon with a white powdery residue on it. When I asked the defendant about the spoon, she advised the substance on it was methamphetamine.

A presumptive field test was conducted on the substance using NarcoTest 7629, which turned ‘blue’, indicating it was positive for methamphetamine.

The defendant was then placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident, where she is being held on a $1,000 bond per the bond schedule. The defendant was issued a court date of 03/14/2018 in Courtroom C of the Hernando County Courthouse at 0900 hours.”

Shoplifting with three syringes, a metal spoon and a shoelace tied into a tourniquet in her purse CRISCI, LAURA THERESA YOB: 1966 CHARGES: PETIT THEFT, TRESPASS IN STRUCTURE/CONVEY, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested on 02/19/2018 23:32 1485 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: “On 02192018, the defendant, Laura Crisci, was observed inside the Walmart located at 1485 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, Hernando County, FL by Walmart Asset Protection Associate D., who was able to positively identify the defendant from previous encounters. D. observed the defendant remove two items by ripping the packaging off locked brackets and placing them inside a tote bag inside a shopping cart. The retail value of the items is $198.

D. and Affiant approached the defendant inside the store as she began taking items out of the bag in the cart.

The defendant was previously trespassed from this location on 08022013.

The defendant was taken into custody for the retail theft and trespassing to an occupied structure, due to there being other customers within the store at the time.

A search of the defendant’s belongings revealed her to have three syringes, a metal spoon and a shoe lace tied into a tourniquet in her purse.

Liquid within one of the syringes did test positive for methamphetamine.

It should be noted; the defendant has three prior convictions for theft; two on 03132013; and one on 02032016, therefore, the defendant was charged with Felony Petit Theft.

The defendant was then transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where she is being held on a total bond of $4,000.”

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Board does not give AmSkills a break on rent

BY BEN GRUDZINSKI HERNANDO SUN STAFF WRITER

On a meeting held on Tuesday Feb. 13, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners was presented with a request from American Manufacturing Skills Initiative (AmSkills) Executive Director Tom Mudano regarding the rent established for their facility.

The lease, originally signed on Feb. 10, 2015, stipulated that a cap on the rent be placed in AmSkills’ facility for the first three years. An increase in rent was scheduled for March 1, 2018, for the fourth year of the lease, and another for the fifth year.

The request put before the Board of County Commissioners was for a reprieve in order to maintain the rent at the original capped price or to lessen the incoming rent increase.

AmSkills, currently located in Hernando County by the local airfield but working in partnership with Pinellas and Pasco County, is a

vocational school that offers apprenticeships, trade and skill-based training- specialized in manufacturing and industrial jobs. The program was established in July of 2014 with the signing of an interlocal agreement between Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas Counties and the ICTC Governing Board dba AmSkills. Mudano explained in a letter to Hernando County Commissioners, “Each School Board provided space within school facilities at no cost for all operations, except in Hernando County.

Evidently there was no space available in Hernando County Schools therefore Hernando County leases space to AmSkills for a County owned building.”

Having only been in the business for two years, there has been almost $100,000 invested in renovation for the facility; as it stands, given the current agreement set by the lease, about 19% of the grant money received by AmSkills from the County

($200,000 annually) goes right back to the County through rent and utilities. With a nearly 67% increase, AmSkills faces greater losses as it was calculated that about 25% of their total budget will be spent on their rent costs.

Chairman Champion as well as Commissioner Allocco voiced skepticism when weighing the option for keeping their rent the same or reduced. It was brought into consideration that an audit had been conducted, but none on the Board were able to see what the four reported violations were on AmSkills’ website.

The overall membership and cost-effectiveness of AmSkills also came in to question by Commissioner Holcomb and Champion, who brought up the fact that the $200,000 in county grant money, as well as a sublease that AmSkills currently uses, should be more than enough to increase membership and operate efficiently as Pinellas and Pasco County have produced better

AmSkills facility at the Airport Industrial Park

results on the same budget- their roughly 120 enrollments to Hernando’s roughly 20. A part of the reason for those numbers, according to Tom Mudano, can be attributed to the fact that AmSkills functions primarily as an after school program- working closely with Nature Coast Technical High School in the hopes of growing their relationship between The School Board and The Board of County Commissioners.

After 2 public hearings, board decides no change on RV ordinance

by BEN GRUDZINSKI HERNANDO SUN STAFF WRITER

The second public hearing of a recreational vehicles ordinance that would in part reduce the allowed time frame for staying on a vacant property in an RV from six months to 30 days was held Feb. 13, 2018.

The current ordinance in place restricts visitors staying in an RV at someone’s home to a time limit of 14 days for residential properties and 30 days for agricultural, agricultural/ residential or PDP(RUR) zoned properties. Visitors are also required to get a permit within 2 business days of arrival. Planning and Zoning advised the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to remove the line that restricts RV visitors to one per calendar year.

In regards to living in a

recreational vehicle while building a home, the P & Z commission advised the BOCC to remove the time limitation on RV occupation “for a maximum period of (1) year,” allowing RV occupation until the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

On Feb. 13, Commissioners Allocco and Holcomb agreed that both stronger code enforcement and private property rights protection were important.

Commissioner Nicholson expressed that recreational vehicles should not be allowed so close to the floodplain within Weeki Wachee as there is a huge potential for damage to the septic systems should any flooding occur. A solution for this potential problem was suggested by Chairman Champion that would essentially prohibit motor homes or recreational vehicles in certain areas of residential com-

munities. Many of the RV complaints to the BOCC were from residents in Weeki Wachee Gardens, along the river.

One resident writes, “Imagine investing hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a new home in a neighborhood, driving pilings to support your home as required by code (at a great expense) and having a camper located next door. ” Other residents submitted complaints relating to vacant properties setup for RV use not being kept up properly and becoming eye sores, especially after a big storm as non-residents are less likely to secure their property and clean it up in a timely manner.

Commissioners Allocco and Holcomb would prefer to see more focus on code enforcement violations rather than stricter ordinance changes. The

An undeveloped area known as Holland Park, currently zoned PDP/IND (Planned Development Project - Industrial) and will be rezoned to PDP/CP (Corporate Park). Most of the area was zoned industrial due to its proximity to the Brooksville Regional Airport (BKV) and has seen zoning changes since the 80s.

The western portion of the park located at the Southeast corner of Anderson-Snow Road and Corporate Blvd was

trigger improvements along Corporate Blvd and Anderson-Snow.”

Alan Garmin, representing MRJ Real Estate investments, showed the northeast corner where the DRA will be moved to, which will leave room for improvement of its current position. A small “pocket park” is also planned, across from the retention area. Two secondary roads are planned to provide access into and out of the corporate park.

Traffic studies are expected before development begins.

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rezoned CP in 2016. The remainder of the property extends west to the Suncoast Parkway. Combined with the rezoning project will be the relocation of a county-owned drainage retention area (DRA) on Corporate Blvd.

Planner Omar De Pablo oriented the audience to the location of the 47-acre tract, which is just south of the Walmart Neighborhood Market. Commissioner John Allocco acknowledged earlier traffic concerns in the area, and according to De Pablo, H-17-21 the property will “have Photo 2013will plenty of use,date: which

the rent increase would result in AmSkills paying the average price per square foot for their facility. With a motion made by Commissioner Nicholson, and seconded by Commissioner Allocco, the Board unanimously passed to keep the lease agreement unchanged and allow the increase to continue.

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Our hat, officially in the ring

The Hernando Sun’s additional entries to the Florida Press Weekly Newspaper Contest said Croft. The Little Red School House is still one of the gems of Spring Hill. Today it functions as a cozy used bookstore that generates funds for the Hernando County Library system.

“I hope the residents of Spring Hill get to know the history of their town.

The years go by too quickly,” said Croft.

The Nov. 10 issue was the debut of our new front page layout, created by the talented Sue Quigley.

It featured an article on the Overstreet Family also known as the “Overstreet Gang” since they were tough moonshiners and cattlemen.

BY HERNANDO SUN STAFF

Over the weekend we finalized our entries to the Florida Press Association Weekly newspaper contest for material published during 2017. This is the first time we have participated in the contest since starting the newspaper in November of 2014.

Here are some additional entries: General Excellence Category This category required us to submit two consecutive issues and a third issue for the week beginning Nov. 5. I chose July 21, 2017 front page July 14, 2017 front page the issues published July 14 and 21, 2017 along with the Nov. 10, 2017 issue. I chose to enter this category because I really just wanted to somehow submit the Dennis Edward Vacenovsky story we published on July 21. It was one of those articles that defines a local newspaper’s service to their community. Some of Dennis’ family members and friends contacted us about writing a story on him after we ran a story on a machine gunner in Vietnam named Charles Keathley who was from Brooksville and was killed Weeki Wachee Mermaids promotional photo under friendly fire. To family, Dennis was not me, a local paper should required to return to VietThe July 14 issue tell the stories of their nam. His father Thomas featured an interview with recent as well as forgotten Sr. told a telephone caller: former Deltona Corp secheroes and we were happy “I’m sittin’ here with that retary who rapidly moved to do so. championship football in up the ladder, Janet Mosmy hand now, remembercatel Croft on the occaExcerpt from “A life of ing how happy everybody sion of Spring Hill’s 50th service: Dennis Edward in town was when the kids anniversary. We had been Vacenovsky” by Rocco won their season with promoting and writing Maglio: Dennis coaching. When articles on the anniversary he came back for Tomfor several months.

A month and a day after my’s funeral, we told him his brother died in the he didn’t have to go back car wreck, Dennis was because he was the only Excerpt from “Early killed when a Viet Cong son I had left.”

Days of Spring Hill” mine exploded under his Read more at: https://

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Nov. 10, 2017 front page

Feature Story: Non Profile “Still making a splash”

by Sue Quigley was our submission for this category. The article was written to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show.

Excerpt:

Describing Spring Hill, Croft said, “Spring Hill was a close knit community.”

She continued, “We all gathered at the Community Center (now The Lake House) for picnics.” She said that residents also gathered at the Community Center for church services, first provided

by St. Teresa. Eventually, different denominations shared the community center.

“The Little Red School House was our little library and craft center,”

Perry, who trained Navy SEALS during World War II to breathe underwater, hired a few local girls to be ‘mermaids’ and started training them to breathe underwater using air hoses. They were also given training in etiquette and learned choreographed ballet moves to perform underwater.

And in October 1947, after cleaning out abandoned junk and rusting cars from the spring, the very first mermaid show was performed.

It was an immediate success and by the ‘50s, the mermaid show was one of America’s most popular tourist attractions.

making-a-splash Community History

This was a tough choice, since we had several strong contenders.

In the end, we chose to submit “The assassination of Judge William Center: one of many murders after reconstruction” by Rocco Maglio. In researching for other historical articles, Rocco came across information relating to Judge Center’s assassination, whose murder was never solved. We reached out to the court system to see if they had an image of Judge Center, but apparently there is none in existence.

Excerpt:

County Judge William Center was assassinated outside his home in Brooksville on June 4, 1879 in the early morning According to his family and newspaper accounts at the time, Judge William Center was about to reveal who had set fire to the Hernando County Courthouse in 1877 when he was assassinated.

By noon on June 4, 1879, Center’s murder started showing up in newspaper accounts state wide, which was impressive, because Brooksville did not have the telegraph at that time. It usually took news several days to propagate. His murder was reported that day as far away as Savannah in the Savannah Morning News.

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Scott: ‘We have to make changes on school safety

TALLAHASSEE --- Metal detectors at schools, better coordination between agencies and keeping guns out of the hands of people who are mentally ill were among the solutions three groups of experts handed Tuesday to Gov. Rick Scott, as state leaders search for ways to prevent tragedies like last week’s mass shooting that killed 17 people at a Broward County high school.

Scott met with leaders from workgroups focused on education, law enforcement and mental health, seeking input for legislation he said intends to present to lawmakers on Friday, two weeks before the scheduled March 9 end of the legislative session.

“My goal is to get something accomplished.

I know that we need to substantially increase funding, and I know we have to make changes if we want kids to be safe,” Scott said at the outset of the meeting.

Scott ordered the panels in response to the Wednesday massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, the second-worst school shooting in the nation’s history. Authorities charged 19-year-old gunman Nikolas Cruz, a former student at the school who had a lengthy history of mental-health issues, with 17 counts of premeditated murder in the deaths.

During Tuesday’s workgroup centered on security measures schools should employ, student Stephen Marante, who lives in Parkland but attends Coral Springs High School, said students want --- and need --- active-shooter training beginning in kindergarten. He also recommended identification badges for students, single points of entry for schools and more school resource officers, among other things, for students to feel safe.

“And kids want metal detectors. They do. I don’t know what it’s going to take. I don’t know if the money’s going to come through the state … but I don’t think the taxpayers will have a problem putting metal detectors on doors if you ask your parents how much is your child’s safety worth to you. How much are you willing to pay to have your kid come back to you?” said Marante, the student adviser to the Broward County school district.

Marante said he doesn’t care if the school “feels like prison.”

“We need to make sure that we’re safe when we come into the building,” he said.

Scott appeared surprised to learn that, while school districts are required by law to conduct regular fire drills, they are not required to perform active-shooter training.

After the evening meeting, Scott rattled off a list of items, including the drills, he said will be included in the package he gives to legislative leaders at the end of the week.

“If you look at the things that are clear, we’ve got to have active shooter drills,” he said.

The governor also said the state needs to “significantly increase” funding for school safety and mental health and needs to figure out “how to make sure the dollars we are spending are coordinated.”

Scott also said he wants to address the issue of people involuntarily committed under the Baker Act because of mental illness, something sheriffs said needs to be fixed.

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said individuals can purchase or have access to firearms as soon as they are released after being involuntarily committed.

“You could be Baker acted 15 times in the last month, have 15 law enforcement contacts for domestic-related issues, tell a cop last night, ‘I’m going to kill my wife,’ you get Baker acted, you’re out this morning and this afternoon you’re buying

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‘number one’ destination for the 1 million motor homes sold between 2017 and 2018. The main takeaway from Jimmy’s comments was simply the fact that ‘[we should not] be a county that […] forbids motorhomes and recreational vehicles on private property’ as it would invariably close a very big door. Comments made by Vicky Keaton focused on the fact that the changes being proposed mostly applied to motor homes in danger of flooding but in application would hurt those further in the county that are not at risk.

The last few comments

brought up the benefits of RV’s or motor homes being in areas prone to flooding as typically, they are far easier to clear out and evacuate in case of an emergency. The commenters also advocated for letting ‘Code Enforcement deal with the real problem and not changing the law to hurt everyone.’

Before putting the changes for the ordinance up for vote, Commissioner Allocco suggested that there should be no limits to the length of someone’s stay in an RV if they are building their home.

Ultimately, the Board elected to not take any action on the new RV ordinance. This resulted in the current ordinance remaining unchanged.

a gun at a gun store in Tuesday roaming the the state of Florida,” said halls of the Capitol to Gualtieri, who suggested urge legislators to pass a “cooling-off” period that a bill that would ban would require people to assault-style weapons like receive a judge’s perthe one Cruz used to kill mission to get their guns 14 teenagers and three back or to purchase new faculty members. firearms.

Some of the students Law enforcement broke down when the officials also are unable to Republican-dominated take guns away from peo- Florida House refused to ple who make threats of take up such a measure. violence, the sheriff said.

Scott praised the That’s problematic, students for making their Scott said. voices heard.

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Storytime - BV 2/27/2018 10:30 - 11 AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Spring Hill Book Discussion - SH 2/27/2018 12 - 1:30 PM Please contact the Spring Hill Branch to obtain a copy of the book and the discussion questions.

Adult Coloring Class - WH 2/27/2018 1:15 - 3PM Registration is open “You Deserve a Break”- Come out and take time to get the stress and pains of life under control by relaxing and awakening your creativity side.

Spring Hill Book Discussion - SH 2/27/2018 1:45 - 3PM Please contact the Spring Hill Branch to obtain a copy of the book and the discussion questions.

Beauty and Modesty - SH 2/27/2018 5 - 7 PM Registration is open Modeling and etiquette training for children ages 6-12. Presented by Natalie of I Praise Productions, Inc. Feb. 28 Surfing the Internet - SH 2/28/2018 10AM - 12PM

Registration is open Ready to “surf the web”? In this class you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of using the Internet.

Dash and Dot robots, the Code-a-Pillar, and others.

Recommended for ages 4-8.

Writing Your Life Stories - WH 2/28/2018 10:15 - 11:45 AM Event is full “When writing the story of your life, never let anyone else hold the pen.”

Don’t allow those irreplaceable personal & family stories to be lost. Come join us - for an informal, enjoyable experience! In Writing Your Life Stories, we provide you with the opportunity to get started right away on your writing, through the use of “writing prompts” & a short time to write, followed by sharing of our writing, if you choose to share. Each meeting, we provide helpful resources & tips for inspiration, and members discuss what is working for them.. Though we encourage writing by hand, you may bring a laptop if you prefer. Please ensure it is fully charged.

Baby Storytime - BV 3/1/2018 10 - 11AM A storytime featuring stories, bouce rhymes, songs and more just for babies and their caregivers.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - SH 2/28/2018 10:30 - 12 PM Topic: Raising Chickens 101, presented by Master Gardener Ali Baylor.

Storytime - EH 2/28/2018 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Financial Management Series - SH 2/28/2018 2 - 3PM This month’s topic: Junior Coders - SH 2/28/2018 4:30 - 5:30 PM Come to the library to learn the basics of coding! Children will be able to discover the building blocks of coding by being able to play with and manipulate several different coding tools such as Ozobots,

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Surfing the Internet - EH 3/1/2018 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Ready to “surf the web”? In this class you’ll learn some of the fundamentals of using the Internet.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - WH 3/1/2018 10:30 AM - 12PM Topic: Looking for Lawns in All the Wrong Places, presented by Lilly Browning Toddler Storytime -SH 3/1/2018 10:30 - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - SH 3/1/2018 11:15 AM - 12PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Staying Safe Online - EH 3/1/2018 12:15 - 1:15 PM Registration is open The Internet is a Wild West place. Don’t get caught in an ambush.

Watercolor Techniques with Edward Barker - SH 3/1/2018 1 - 4PM Join the waiting list Come join local award-winning artist Edward Barker as he demonstrates and teaches students basic watercolor techniques. Each student will complete a painting to take home.

Chess Club - BV 3/1/2018 4:30 - 6 PM Learn

some basic tips and tricks for chess and then show what you learned by squaring off against others!

Teen Tech Week - Augmented and Virtual Reality - WH 3/1/2018 4:30 - 5:30 PM Registration is open Celebrate Teen Tech Week 2018 with an introduction to both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Apps and games using Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality will be featured allowing participants to enter all new worlds and realities.

Socrates Cafe - SH 3/1/2018 5 - 7PM Guaranteed to leave you with more

questions than you came with! Socrates Cafe is an opportunity for amiable, open-minded discussion of profound issues.

Ukulele Jam Session - WH 3/1/2018 5 - 6:30 PM Baby Storytime - WH 3/2/2018 10 - 10:30 AM Registration is open A Storytime featuring stories, bounce 1/1 rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

March 2 VITA - SH 3/2/2018 10AM - 1PM Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - by appt. only

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‘Off Road’ experience on Florida National Scenic Trail

New route of Florida National Scenic Trail leads hikers off the roadway and into Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Areas.

ARTICLE, PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

The Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) guides hikers through portions of Hernando County including the Cypress Lakes Preserve and the Withlacoochee State Forest (Croom). Its newest addition takes hikers through the Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area (CWEA).

Preparations began over a year ago on this section of the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST), re-routing trails along the roadway into the wildness type environment within the CWEA, more visually inspiring for hikers.

Volunteer Wes Calhoun, trail coordinator for the Florida Trail Association (FTA) Suncoast chapter, has helped coordinate over 200 miles of trail maintenance.

“I think the state really likes to highlight their properties, so they really encourage us to route the trail through their properties so people can see what they have to offer and can learn.

For instance this (Perry Oldenburg) is a wildlife environmental area, which is a place they set aside for the gopher tortoise,” Calhoun said. “People can learn about the wildlife and the area that they (FWC) are trying to preserve.”

Perry Oldenburg WEA is just one of three designated properties of Chinsegut WEA, which is managed by FWC’s Wildlife Biologist and land manager Matt Koenig.

“We ideally would love to have trails here that people want to walk and want to utilize, we (FWC) would like to get as many visitors out here as the area can support and help them appreciate wildlife and habitat,” Koenig said.

This 380-acre area established in 1998 to compensate for gopher tortoise habitat lost to development, is a more pleasing and natural environment to hike other than along the roadside of US HWY 41.

“The trail in Perry Oldenburg has been here for a while but really has been on the road and with the help of FWC, the trail now has been re-routed to reduce the amount road walk and improve the scenic and wildlife quality for the hikers of the national scenic trail,” explained Jeff Glenn, North Florida Regional Representative for the Florida Trail Association.

In addition to the trail through Perry Oldenburg, about one month ago, Jeff Glenn along with Wes Calhoun, and FWC’s Matt Koenig, Clint Barga and other FWC staff members and volunteers routed the FNST through the Chinsegut Conservation Tract.

(Corner of 41 and Snow Memorial HWY) This gives hikers a passageway into Brooksville history. In 1842, Chinsegut was once part of a 6,000 acre stake by Colonel

FWC employee applies plaque to trail intersection

Pearson of South Carolina.

The property changed ownership a few more times over the years as well as the home of John and Susan Bishop who had timbered out most of the virgin longleaf pine until 2,082 acres were purchased by Colonel Raymond Robins in 1904.

Robins named the area “Chinsegut” an Alaskan Inuit word that means “spirit of lost things.”

The trail guides hikers to the boardwalk that overlooks May’s Prairie, a nice scenic resting stop for hikers.

“It’s important to me just to get the trail off of the roads and into wild and scenic areas. It’s much more relaxing environment and something we want to preserve really, because there is so much civilization encroaching on everything.

We want to (help) preserve these properties,” Wes Calhoun said.

Florida’s winter season makes hiking the FNST a popular outdoor activity and replacing road trails to scenic trails makes discovering nature more desirable.

With the new connection between FWC and FNST in Hernando County, this has brought new opportunities for more scenic trail routes.

“Building relationships, which is a big part of what I do. I work with landowners to establish partnerships,

establish trail routing and really positive relationship with local communities to get the best possible routing Hikers and Nature Photographers on the FNST at Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmenwe can,” Glenn said. “I think I have the greatest job tal Area in the world. I get to incorporate my passion into creating excellent recreational opportunities for people from across Florida.”

Staff and volunteers from the Florida National Scenic Trail (FNST) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Matt Koenig (FWC Wildlife Biologist) , Wes Calhoun (Volunteer for FNST), Mark Jenkins (FWC Public Access Biologist) , Jason Ballard (FWC Public Access Biologist) , Clint Barga (Wildlife Biologist), Jeff Glenn ( North Florida Regional Representative for FNST) finished the final blazing at Perry Oldenburg on February 14, 2018.

“Over 50 years of history, FNST at Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area a year and a half to install and eliminate many miles of road walk, a year and half is worth the wait,” Glenn said.

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Learn more: http://www.floridatrail. org/ http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/lead/ chinsegut/ http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wmas/lead/ perry-oldenburg

HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL COME CELEBRATE THE 175TH BIRTHDAY OF HERNANDO COUNTY WITH HERNANDO HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018 66 & 70 RUSSELL STREET, BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Museum & Historic Home Tours

• Vendors, Demonstrators, A Chinese Auction & Bake Sale will wind their way along The Good Neighbor Trail • Entertainment will be in the Gazebo & RE-enactors will bring history to life!

HOME & MUSEUM TOUR TICKETS: ADULTS: $15.00 • CHILDREN (6 – 12) $5.00 • UNDER 5 FREE

Jeff Glenn, North Florida Regional Representative for the Florida Trail Association, awaits to apply the orange trail blaze as FWC staff secures the 2 x 4.

Left to Right: Matt Koenig (FWC Wildlife Biologist) , Wes Calhoun (Volunteer for FNST), Mark Jenkins (FWC Public Access Biologists) , Jason Ballard (FWC Public Access Biologists) , Clint Barga (Wildlife Biologist), Jeff Glenn ( North Florida Regional Representative for FNST)

The May-Stringer House, The 1885 Train Depot & The Countryman Family One Room Schoolhouse will be opened for tours & Beautiful Historic Homes will be showcased. The proud homeowners have painstakingly restored these gems and you will want to be a part of this Amazing Tour. Whether you are interested in historic architecture or interior design, these homes will satisfy your interests. For additional information please call 352-515-3054

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THE HERNANDO

Sportsman's Club

Located 9 miles North of S.R. 50 on U.S. Hwy 19

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• 80 Acre shooting facility • Clubhouse •General Rifle/Pistol Range • IDPA • USPSA •Junior Programs & 4-H • IHMSA • Archery •Skeet, Trap & Five Stand Range • Cowboy SASS •Black Powder Rifle/Pistol • Bullseye • Steel • High Power • Rifle • Action Rifle • Fast Draw • Appleseed Rifle • Bowling Pin

HUNTERS Education Classes

RANGE HOURS

Monthly Firearms classes for CCW SAT. & SUN 9AM-3PM

Tues - Fri 9AM-2PM; Tues and Thurs Eve. 5PM - 7PM www.hernandosportsmansclub.com 352-597-9931

BROOKSVILLE

19259 Cortez Boulevard

352.796.1451

SPRING HILL

3290 Commercial Way

352.683.0018

www.killingsworthagency.com

Upcoming events that will get you out and about...

Event Previews ANNUAL WEEKI WACHEE SWAMP FEST FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 3-5, 2018 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (SAT. 10-8; SUN 10-4) Swamp Fest has grown from a small community fundraising festival to an annual event that draws thousands from all over. In 1994 Swamp Fest held its first annual festival in the parking lot at the Weeki Wachee Area Club, soon outgrowing the parking lot it moved around the corner to the Weeki Wachee Christian Camp. The festival remained there for a few years before moving even further down Shoal Line Boulevard to Linda Pedersen Park. In 2013 Swamp Fest made the big move to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Due to scheduled construction work we are unable to use the Springs for 2018 so we are heading back to the swamp! The 2018 Swamp Fest will be held, once again, at Linda Pedersen Park. Over 140 vendors and master crafters offering extraordinary selections in arts, crafts, food and entertainment will delight every whim and taste. Live entertainment throughout the day including country, folk, and toe-tapping get-up-anddance tunes. A favorite, the Swamp Monster contest, is a yearly costume contest where contestants of all ages come dressed as their version of a swamp monster. The contest is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018 at noon. A variety of food and beverage is available for purchase. Shop for jewelry, fine art, textile crafts and more. $5 Adults; $3 Kids 6-12; Kids 5 and under free.

Cash Only at Gate. ATM on Premises. Swamp Fest is organized by the Weeki Wachee Crime Watch, The Weeki Wachee Area Club, and the Hernando Environmental Land Protectors (H.E.L.P.). All monies (after operating costs) are distributed among the three organizations and to many deserving local charities. Contact 352-597-4424 or visit swampfestweekiwachee.com Linda Pedersen Park is located at 6300 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607

FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS

by Cheryl Clanton

Easy Crockpot Spare Ribs

Ingredients

3 lbs country style spareribs ¾ cup ketchup 2 tbsp chopped onions 3 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp salt 1 ½ tbsp 1 ½ tbsp worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp mustard

Directions

First bake ribs in 400 oven for 15 minutes on each side.

Then place ribs in crockpot in bowl mix all ingredients together and pour over ribs.

Cook on LOW heat setting 6 to 8 hours

FUNDRAISER A NIGHT OF HOPE BEER, WINE, AUCTION THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 6 PM - 9 PM Enjoy us for an elegant night of hope filled with craft beer and wine tasting, food tasting, and entertainment. Our 6th Annual beer and wine tasting should prove to be a great way to mingle with community members and raise awareness for ending violence in our community.There will be raffle items, live auction items, and silent auction items available for purchase. Valet parking.

Don’t forget to get your hand-painted wine glass at the event. Single tickets are $45 each and $75 per couple.

Bring money for auction items and to tip the valet staff. Website: https:// www.facebook.com/ events/136172137053167/

SWAMP FEST ENTERTAINMENT Friday, March 2 10:00-10:30 | Hernando Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 15-08 & National Anthem performed by Jenny Rimmer 11:00-12:00 | Eddie McConnell 12:15-1:15 | Klassic Kountry Kloggers 1:30-2:30 | Jenny Rimmer 2:45-3:45 | Brooke Sierra 4:00-5:00 | Annie & Friends Saturday, March 3 10:00-10:30 | Hernando Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 15-08 & National Anthem performed by John Hindman 11:00-12:00 | Actual Bank Robbers 12:00-12:30 | Swamp Monster Contest & T-Shirt Awards 12:30-1:30 | De Lei’ed Parrots 2:00-3:00 | John Hindman & The Mustang Mafia 3:30-4:30 | Irony Sunday, March 4 10:00-10:30 | Hernando Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 15-08 & National Anthem performed by TBA 11:00-12:00 | The Tavern Kings 12:30-1:30 | Fred George and the Weeki Wachee Wednesday Warriors 2:00-3:00 | Shadow Ridge 3:00-4:00 | Shawn Scheller & The Contenders

Saxon Manor Shabby Chic Barn 800 E. Liberty Street Brooksville,

HERITAGE FESTIVAL 35th ANNUAL BROOKSVILLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, FEB. 24, 2018 9 AM - 4 PM Celebrate the 175th birthday of Hernando County with the Hernando Historical Museum Association from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 66 and 70 Russell Street in Brooksville on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.

There will be museum and historic home tours, vendors, demonstrators, a Chinese Auction and bake sale.

Entertainment in the gazebo and re-enactors will bring history to life. Home and museum tour tickets: Adults $15, Children 6-12 years $5; under 5 years free. The May-Stringer House, The 1885 Train Depot & The Countryman Family One Room Schoolhouse will be open for tours and beautiful historic homes will be showcased.

For more information, call 352-515-3054.

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Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $5 for students in grades KG-12.

Adult group sale price is $16 per adult with a minimum Chinsegut Wildlife Day of 10 tickets to be purchased. Group sale price is not WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, 9AM – 3PM applicable for students. Tickets nonrefundable. Contact: WHERE: Chinsegut Conservation Center and WEA. hernandosymphony@yahoo.com or by phone: 35223212 Lake Lindsey Road,Brooksville, FL 34601 515-6993. / http://www.hernandosymphony.com/ Description: In recognition of World Wildlife Day and National Wildlife Day Chinsegut is hosting a day devot- Award-Winning Documentary Film HEAL WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2pm – 4pm ed to wildlife conservation. Hear from several agencies and volunteers about local programs to monitor protect WHERE: Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, and preserve space for Florida’s Threatened species.

Description: HEAL takes us on a scientific and spirituPresentations for Wildlife Day will include: al journey where we discover that by changing one’s 10:00 AM Planting a Refuge for Wildlife/ Dealing with thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, the human Wildlife body can heal itself from any dis-ease. HEAL not only 11:00 AM Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers, managing a taps into the brilliant mind’s of leading scientists and keystone species teachers like Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Anita 12:00 Will be a special ceremony to dedicate the NEW Moorjani, Bruce Lipton (and many more), but follows Chinsegut Chimney Swift Tower - don’t know what a real people on actual high stakes healing journeys. chimney swift is? Come find out!

Tickets are available via Eventbrite.com search HEAL in 1:00 Hernando County Solid Waste, balancing conSpring Hill, or at our office location: 3275 Commercial sumption with conservation Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606 (by the pink dinosaur!) Con2:00 UF/ Sea Grant, Sea Turtles tact Tree of Life & Yog•ah 352-596-3938 3:00 Florida Black Bears, Living with bears/ bear aware Be sure to check out the vendor booths and photo March 1 exhibit! Free; open to the public. Contact Gina 52-7546722 or visit www.myfwc.com A Night of Hope-Auction WHEN: Thursday, March 1, 6pm – 9pm WHERE: Saxon Manor Shabby Chic Barn 800 E. Liberty 35th ANNUAL HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL Street Brooksville, Celebrate the 175th birthday of Hernando County with Description: Enjoy us for an elegant night of hope filled the Hernando Historical Museum Association from 9 with craft beer and wine tasting, food tasting, and a.m. to 4 p.m. at 66 and 70 Russell Street in Brooksville entertainment. Our 6th Annual beer and wine tasting on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. should prove to be a great way to mingle with commuThere will be museum and historic home tours, vennity members and raise awareness for ending violence dors, demonstrators, a Chinese Auction and bake in our community.There will be raffle items, live auction sale. Entertainment in the gazebo and re-enactors will items, and silent auction items available for purchase. bring history to life. Home and museum tour tickets: Valet parking. Don’t forget to get your handpainted Adults $15, Children 6-12 years $5; under 5 years free. wine glass at the event. Single tickets are $45 each and The May-Stringer House, The 1885 Train Depot & The $75 per couple. Bring money for auction items and to Countryman Family One Room Schoolhouse will be tip the valet staff. open for tours and beautiful historic homes will be March 2-4 showcased. For more information, call 352-515-3054.

The May-Stringer House, The1885 Train Depot & The Annual Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest Countryman Family One Room Schoolhouse will be WHEN: Friday, Sat, Sunday March 2-4, 5pm opened for tours & Beautiful Historic Homes will be WHERE: Linda Pedersen Park 6300 Shoal Line Blvd. showcased. The proud homeowners have painstakingWeeki Wachee, FL 34607 (map) ly restored these gems and you will want to be a part Description: Over 140 vendors and master crafters of this Amazing Tour. Whether you are interested in historic architecture or interior design, these homes will offering extraordinary selections in arts, crafts, food and entertainment will delight every whim and taste. Live satisfy your interests. For additional information please entertainment throughout the day including country, call 352-515-3054. folk, and toe-tapping get-up-and-dance tunes. Don’t miss the Swamp Monster contest, a favorite every year!

The Great Skunk Ape & Ghost Hunt.

A variety of food and beverage is available for purchase.

In the Park. In the Dark.

Enjoy Weeki Wachee Springs State Park as you shop for jewelry, fine art, textile crafts and more. $5 Adults, WHEN: Saturday nights starting at sunset 2/24, 3/10 $3 Kids 6-12; Kids 5 and under free. Cash Only at Gate.

WHERE: Werner Boyce Salt Springs State Park, Port ATM on Premises For more information please call (352) Richey, FL 597-4424. http://www.swampfestweekiwachee.com/ Description: Learn about the history of the area while seeking ghosts and Skunk Apes! Native Americans, March 3 Bootleggers, Gangsters, Entertainers, Skunk Apes, farmers, slaves, and more, have called this area home, Floral City Strawberry Festival now you learn about it! You can connect with history WHEN: Sat-Sun, March 3, 2018 - March 4, 2018 like never before, maybe even communicate, as we WHERE: Floral Park, Citrus County use our ghost meters and special gear to search for Description: The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce whatever comes out at dark… in the park! Join us for a is pleased to welcome you to the 31st Annual Floral City casual 1.3 mile walk starting at sunset! This will be tons Strawberry Festival. The Floral City Strawberry Festival of fun and informative at a time only a few have ever is a salute to local agriculture. Ferris Farms, our local seen in the closed park. We will begin the tour with an grower, supplies hundreds of flats of strawberries that orientation and safety review, you’ll get a lantern, walk we make into fresh strawberry shortcakes and are also into the park along the trails for about 1.5 hours, and sold fresh to festival goers to bring home to make their return as we enjoy some hot chocolate and compare photos searching for orbs! This is a limited event with a own strawberry delicacies. Parking: On site at Floral Park cap on participation. To register $25 – see link at www. or at the Citrus County Auditorium. Shuttle buses from the auditorium are running all day, both days, for $1 mayorandprincess.com Times: 5:45 – 6:15 pm Check round trip. Children 12 and under ride the bus for free. in & Registration, Gear assignment and safety review A shuttle van pick up will also be available from down/ 6:30 pm – Tour begins / 8:00 pm walking tour ends town Floral City behind the Floral City library. For more and follows with Hot Chocolate, and photo and ghost information, visit: gostrawberryfest.com / 352-795-3149. hunt review. A lantern twill be provided to use during How to read a nautical chart the event from check in and until you get into your car to leave for safety. Please dress accordingly to being WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 9am – 12pm outdoors the entire event, wear closed toe shoes. No WHERE: Coast Guard Auxiliary building on Calienta at one under the age of 16 will be permitted on the tour.

Shoal Line in Hernando Beach No strollers, no pets, for everyone’s safety. A portion Description: When navigating on land you use a map. of the proceeds are helping to support Werner-Boyce For navigating at sea, we use a chart. You will learn State Park! about different types of charts, their capabilities and Feb. 25 limitations and how to select the best chart for your needs. Contact Susan Watkins (352) 340-8848 Flotilla Symphony Concert: Spectrum Staff Officer for Public Education.

WHEN: Sunday, February 25, 2pm – 4pm WHERE: Central High School Theater 14075 Ken Austin Paranormal Investigation at May-Stringer House Pkwy. Brooksville, FL 34613 (map) Description: You’ll experience a little bit of everything in WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 9pm – Sun, March 4, 2am WHERE: May-stringer House 601 Museum Ct, Brooksthe broad Spectrum of the musical world -- Broadway ville, FL 34601 (map) show tunes, jazz, blues, and more. Doors will open to ticket holders one hour prior to the start of the concert. Description: Brooksville PIT’s (Paranormal Investigation Team) Group Investigation of The May-Stringer House Various musicians and the conductor will be on hand in Brooksville Florida is a Pre-sale event. Tickets must for 30 minutes to meet and talk with guests. Doors be purchased online in advance for entry. This is our open one hour before the performance; please join 5th annual group ghost hunt. Join us to ghost hunt this musicians for the special pre-concert events as you get historic home. Tickets are very limited so don’t delay. to know the Orchestra. Season ticket price is $45 per The investigation will begin at 9:00 pm and last till adult.

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2:00 am. Investigate side by side with us or go off and perform your very own investigation. We are allowing everyone who attends to use our very own professional paranormal investigating equipment. That’s right! If you don’t have equipment...we got you covered. Investigate this haunted and historical home built in 1855 by John May. Visit www.brooksvillepit.com/may-stringer-housegroup-tour.

March 7 Children’s Nature Exploration Program (Ages 5-8) WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 10:30am – 11:30am WHERE:Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd Brooksville, Florida 34601 (map) Description: Join us at Chinsegut the first Wednesday of each month for our Nature Exploration program for ages 5-8. Programs are free, pre-registration preferred.

Call (352)754-6722 to register.

Contact: Gina Long Gina.Philhower@MyFWC.com / (352)754-6722. Wildlife Water Safari: Children will use their nature journal made last class to explore how wildlife uses water. Children will get to view different animals from different water bodies around Chinsegut and take a “safari” hike to May’s Prairie. Hike approximately a half mile in total. Meets standards (Kindergarten & 1st Grade): March 9 Fantasy African Violet Club 24th Annual Show and Sale WHEN: Friday & Saturday, March 9-10, 2018 WHERE: Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Dr. and corner of Toucan Trail.

‘Violets by the Shore’ the Fantasy African Violet Club’s 24th Annual Show will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, March 9, 2018 and Saturday., March 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. African violets and supplies will be available. For info contact - Thad Scaggs sat 352-3455271, tascaggs@gmail. com or Carol Chmiko - scootsno@yahoo.com or visit www.sceneonline.biz/group/ FAVC March 10 Pee-Wee Archery WHEN: Saturday, March 10, 11am – 12pm WHERE: 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville Description: This is an opportunity for mom or dad to work alongside youngsters who are interested in learning archery. Ages 5-9 will have an opportunity to learn the basics of archery using our scaled-down equipment, one-on-one coaching, and help from mom or dad.

Space is limited for this one- hour program. Register at (352) 754-6722.

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This is Garth. He loves toys of all kinds! Frisbee, squeaky toys, tennis balls, give him any one of those and he will be in heaven. Garth is a good looking black and white terrier mix. He is friendly and has been fine with the other dogs at the shelter. He is an easy going dog looking for a home! Come and throw the ball for him a few times! Meet Garth” in person” at Hernando County Animal Services (19450 Oliver St, Brooksville,FL) , he is the good looking black and white one in the front row!

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S P O R T S

Sharks start off slow, then pull away to win another title

by JOE CARLINO Photography by CHERYL CLANTON

For the better half of the 2017-2018 varsity basketball season in the North Suncoast, one headline came from right here in Hernando County: “Could Nature Coast erase the sting of losing the district championship to county rival Central last season?”

While it is true that NCT won when it mattered most last year, defeating Central on their court in the Sweet 16, that feeling of hosting the regional playoffs means so much to these young athletes.

Like most years in the past, NCT entered the tournament as the #1 seed and the favorite to win, with almost every other team still playing catch-up. Such was the case this year, as the Sharks easily dispatched.

So, when NCT and Central, who defeated Crystal River in the other semifinal game, matched up for the second straight year, one could expect a great matchup with neither side giving an edge.

That would be the case Friday night.

With both teams proving why they’re the top-tiered teams in the FHSAA Class 6A, District 7, Nature Coast saw Central take an early first-quarter lead on a last-second shot by senior guard Caleb Johnson that cashed in with the bank, then gained steam and never looked back, defeating the host Bears 57-38 to regain their place on top of the mountain. This win marked the 7th overall district championship under coach Dave Pisarcik, who continues to leave a

legacy in this county for his dedication to continued success.

As a unit, Nature Coast shot 50 percent from the field (14 of 28) and 42 percent from deep (5 of 12). The team also shot 83 percent from the free throw line (15 of 18). For Central, they also shot 50 percent from the field (13 of 26) and from the free throw line (9 of 18), but only saw one of their six three-point attempts go through (17 percent).

Turnovers were also crucial, as Central committed 15 turnovers, most of which were five-second violations, while Nature Coast had only 7, most of them being the result of offensive fouls.

Normally for the Sharks, the team has been led in scoring by ei-

ther senior guard Robert McAfee, whose ability to draw double teams with his unpredictable methods opens shooting lanes for his fellow teammates, or sharpshooter Austin Rivera, who consistently hits long range shots like they’re a layup. This game, however, saw another point guard lead the team, with 16 points coming off the hands of Esteven Lopez (3 of 6 from the field, 7 of 7 from the line). Lopez in previous games this season has unfortunately had some lapses with his passing game, leading to missed opportunities offensively. This game, however, he proved why when the chips are down, you can count on him to help his team in any way possible.

Nature Coast Tech’s coach David Pisarcik

For the host Bears, their team had two individuals who scored the same number of points: guard Brian Eck and forward Isaiah Brown, who each scored a teamhigh 12 points (Eck: 6 of 7 from field; Brown: 4 of 8 from field, 1 of 1 from deep, and 1 of 2 from the line). Despite both scoring the team high points, Eck contributed to a third of Central’s total turnover number.

For Nature Coast head coach Dave Pisarcik, this win was a statement for his guys. “We definitely gotta give credit to Central. They came out and played hard… really Nature Coast Tech #21 Orien Adams gave us a challenge. I feel like we’re fortunate familiar with; it’s up to to come out with the win of the importance of the quote: “These games are you to keep your calm for sure, but these guys win-or-go-home, and and not break, because are a family; when one the teams that lose these these guys, they’re real is down, they pick each games are the ones that sharks- once they smell other up. We’re going to the blood of your fear, sleep on this tonight, and break mentally. You’re going to see teams and they’ll strike. then it’s back to work strategies that you’re not because now is when it counts”.

Since this game was a district championship, both teams are guaranteed entry into the 2018 FHSAA Class 6A regional championship tournament. Both teams will play on Thursday night, with Nature Coast hosting the neighboring 6A-8 runner-up Zephyrhills, while Central will travel to the 6A-8 district champion Ridgewood. Both matchups are rematches of last season, just in the opposite location from last year’s tournament.

The winners of those two matchups will face off next week on February 27th. There’s a quote that Pisarcik uttered five years ago that he still preaches to his team today in these kinds of games, primarily because Nature Coast Tech’s #0 Esteven Lopez

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SPORTS Springstead boys basketball home to start off playoffs

By ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN STAFF PHOTOS BY CHERYL CLANTON

The last time Springstead’s boys basketball team won a district championship, they were in the Class 4A state championship game against Cocoa.

That was the 2008-2009 campaign, in which the Eagles went 31-1 and pulled off one of the most memorable seasons in Hernando County history.

This time around, nearly a decade later, Springstead has finally gotten back to the postseason under coach Matt McGarry and the Eagles will start off the Class 7A playoffs versus Tampa King. After defeating Land O’ Lakes 68-67 for the Class 7A, District 8 title, confidence is at an all time high.

“Confidence is pretty high right now,” McGarry said about his group.

“We’ve battled a lot of adversity all year. We always thought we were a capable team throughout the season. Home court advantage is huge. We talked about that heading into districts and we knew things would run through Springstead.”

Springstead (18-8) will now face a tough Tampa King team that went 13-11 during the regular season and has faced stiff competition all throughout the 2017-2018 campaign. The Lions have four players currently averaging over eight points per game, with junior guard Chris Romkey leading the way at 10.3 points a contest. McGarry’s group will need to keep King’s backcourt in check if they look to move onto next week’s region semifinals.

“Anytime you go to Hillsborough County and play them, it’s gonna be a tough contest for us,” McGarry said about Tampa

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King. “They’ve got a good team. They wouldn’t be at this level if they weren’t a good team. I feel like we can beat anyone. We were able to win the two district games without our top guy Zack Meyer not really getting going. I feel like Jeffery (Cotnoir) has been making plays at all facets. I feel like our bench has really stepped up a lot.

They gave us some strong

minutes off the bench and do well.”

The Eagles will be more reliant upon the play of three players to keep them going offensively, with Meyer, Cotnoir and Sincere Torain all being the go-to scorers for the club.

Meyer has been exceptional on both ends of the court, as the senior is averaging 14.2 points per game and is collecting nearly six

rebounds a contest. Cotnoir has been the team’s leader in steals, notching three per game and Torain leads the team in scoring at 14.6 and averages 2.9 steals a night.

All three players will be depended on to keep Springstead’s playoff run alive Thursday night Feb. 22, as a trip to the Lakeland Center a decade after the last time Eagles made a trip would be a dream

come true.

“Right now, we’ve got some stellar teams,” McGarry said about Hernando County basketball. “Hopefully we can keep Hernando County on the map. We have goals that we try to hit every night. As long as we keep playing Springstead basketball, we can win on any night. As long as we are working hard, we can make some noise.”

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AFC wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14), of the Miami Dolphins, warms up, before the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M Ebenhack)

By STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Dolphins decided receiver Jarvis Landry is worth any headaches he causes, even if the cost is $16 million.

Landry was given a non-exclusive franchise tag Tuesday after leading the NFL with 112 catches in 2017. The move by the Dolphins came on the first day that teams could assign franchise tags.

The tag’s value is expected to be about $16 million. Landry made $894,000 last season.

Landry has said he wanted to remain with the Dolphins, and they said they wanted him back.

But his volatile personality has been cause for a concern — especially on a team that went 6-10 last year in part because of poor discipline.

Landry was ejected in the fourth quarter of the season finale, a loss to Buffalo, and coach Adam Gase said the episode was embarrassing and “extremely bad.” But Landry was by far the highest-profile Dolphins player eligible for free agency, and perhaps the best player on an offense that sputtered throughout

2017.

Miami still hopes to sign Landry to a multiyear deal, a person familiar with the team’s plans said. The person didn’t want to be identified because the Dolphins haven’t publicly discussed contract negotiations with Landry.

Landry had a franchise-record 112 catches and a career-high nine touchdowns in 2017, the final season of the contract he signed before his rookie season. He has been selected to three consecutive Pro Bowls and has 400 career receptions, a record for a fourth-year player.

The non-exclusive tag allows Landry to sign an offer sheet with another team. The Dolphins could match that offer, and if Landry leaves, they would receive two firstround picks from his new team. Miami also could withdraw the tag. ___ More AP NFL: http:// pro32.ap.org and https:// twitter.com/AP_NFL ___ Follow Steven Wine on Twitter: http://twitter. com/Steve_Wine

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lot of the offensive responsibilities. Others to watch out for from the Bulldogs’ end of the spectrum is senior Myles Carter and sophomore guard Dontae Marchman.

Tampa King (13-11) at Springstead (18-8): For the first time since 20082009, the Eagles will be making an appearance in the postseason as the host team in the opening round and if historical terms mean anything, that could pose well for Springstead. The Eagles nearly ran the table to a 31-1 record, with the lone loss coming in the Class 4A state final in 2009.

Though this Springstead version may not be quite as talented as that particular group of players, the Eagles are back to being a solid program out of Hernando County and come up against a fast Tampa King squad this week. The Lions feature several players who are averaging over eight points per game, including junior wing player Chris Romkey.

On the Eagles’ end, coach Matt McGarry has a strong core within his starting lineup, which includes Sincere Torain, Jeffrey Cotnoir and Zack Meyer, who is averaging 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Torain leads the group in scoring at nearly 15 a contest.

Central (13-12) at New Port Richey Ridgewood (25-3): The Bears likely face the toughest challenge among all of the qualifying teams from Hernando County, as they’ll take on a red hot New Port Richey Ridgewood. (Ridgewood is in its last year of existence.)

The Rams are not playing like a team that won’t have a program moving forward, with seniors Ty Quiroz and Alex Sherman both being the main guys for Ridgewood. Quiroz is averaging 15.4 points per game. Ridgewood soundly defeated Zephyrhills 68-49 in the Class 6A, District 8 championship and have aspirations to reach the state tournament in Lakeland.

Central will have to slow down the pace with senior Caleb Johnson leading the way offensively. Johnson heads into the contest averaging 21.5 points per game and must be the focal point for the Bears.

Central’s Caleb Johnson, NCT No. 3 Austin Rivera and No. 4 Jacob Caban

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“KICK Start to early During the event, books literacy,” proves once again Lending Services, SunTrust that the popular schoolyard Bank, Withlacoochee River were collected to stock the Little Free Library that sport is a great way to com- Electric Cooperative, 2 teams from Monster Trans- United Way installed at bine competition and fun mission & Performance, Anderson Snow Park. This for a community cause. free book exchange stand The annual tourney raises and 8 teams from Publix,” is located at the playground money to fund United Way she explained.

The tournament’s big and can be found stocked of Hernando County’s winner was the “WRECing with books all year long.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, which supplies each Hernando child enrolled with a free book every month until the age of five.

“This year’s event was a huge success and had a great turnout of friends, families, and community members who came on out that day to support the teams. We are still in the process of totaling up the amount raised but the participation throughout the day was more than we could have hoped for,” remarked Dominique Holmes, Hernando County United Way Community Outreach Director.

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PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY

Hernando County Democratic Club Meets March 7th Featuring Lynn Thomas Dostal & Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense The Hernando Democratic Club invites you to our monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 7th at 7pm at The Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Avenue in Spring Hill.

Join us for a pre-meeting St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at 5 p.m. featuring corned beef sandwiches, salads, and desserts for just $10.00.

RSVP to Gordon Carroll at gordycr@gmail.com or call 563-340-4625.

At the meeting that follows, our guest speakers will be Lynn Thomas Dostal who will discuss waste to energy concepts. Mr. Dostal has a background in policy development and education and was a Democratic Congressional candidate in 2012.

The Nonprofit Focus will be on Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, created 2012 in response to the devastating shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School to demand action to establish common-sense gun reforms. The regular meeting will follow, including coordinating efforts to support our Democratic candidates for office.

For more information: call Hernando County Democratic Club President Debbie Salvesen at 727.488.2644. Find us on Facebook at Hernando Democrats & Democratic Club or online at www. hernandocountydemocrats.com.

The public is welcome to join us and donations are always appreciated.

Tickets Are Now on Sale for Live Oak Theatre’s Spring Production: ReUnKnighted

Tickets are now on sale for LOT’s ReUnKnighted, a delightful original musical. (Join Sir Gareth and Sir Percival, as they hilariously attempt to rid their fair Queendoms from the vile Morgana in this Original Musical of Medieval Misadventure.) All seats are reserved.

“ReUnKnighted is a medieval comedy that pokes fun at classic fairy tales and Arthurian legend while taking the audience on a musical adventure,” said the show’s director, Kyle Marra. (Mr. Marra recently directed the highly successful Wizard of Oz.) ReUnKnighted will be performed on April 20-21, and 27-29, 2018 at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 200 Mt. Fair Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601. Shows are 7:30 pm on Fridays and 2:30 and 7:30 pm on Saturdays. Sunday matinees are at 2:30. Doors open 30 minutes before show time.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 352-593-0027 www.

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Artists to showcase their talents at Farmer’s Market Members of the Nature Coast Art League will have a display of their talents from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Farmer’s Market on US 19 in front of Rural King. Cards, jewelry, pottery and paintings are just a few of the items that the artists will have for sale at a cost of under $100. The club plans to be at the Farmer’s Market on the first Saturday of each month, with different artists displaying their work. Stop by and check it out! For further info, call (352) 610-4643.

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Over 1,300 prom gowns, along with accessories and a spa experience on the day of your prom to be offered free by Citrus Cinderellas.

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Prom dreams can come true Cinderella’s Closet: Dedicated to making prom night magical for all area teens.

sees them. This year, our dinner for the first 100 prom day services will be Citrus County high school offered on April 7, 21, and prom-goers that make ith the 28.” reservations. rustle of “We are also offering a “We’re so excited that taffeta and free photography session First Baptist Church of tulle, the when they are all ready Inverness is providing a lustre of for prom,” said co-found- this free dinner on April silk and charmeuse, gliter Rachel Da Silva. “Each 28,” said Davis. “We are tering sequins and jewels princess will receive a talking valet parking, and rack upon rack of 5x7 photograph.” white tablecloths, chibeautiful gowns, CinderDa Silva also added that na, candles, and white ella’s Closet is taking the single dads are encourtwinkly lights to boot. It stress out of prom dress aged to attend the givewill be an elegant dining shopping by removing the away with their daughters. experience for all, coucost.

Prom time signals big ples, singles, and groups Cinderella’s Closet, an bucks for parents when it of friends.” outreach ministry of Cor- comes to purchasing not Also offered is a free nerstone Baptist Church only the dress but shoes, self-defense class for in Inverness, Citrus Coun- jewelry and accessories moms and daughters. ty, aims to provide prom as well.

“One of the things we dresses, accessories and Throughout the year, really love about Cinderspa services to graduating Davis, Ferguson and Da ella’s Closet is that it alhigh school teens — not Silva, plus their many lows us to help empower only in Citrus County valuable volunteers, colthese young women,” said but Pasco and Hernando lect new and gently-used Davis. “We want our princounties too. formal dresses, shoes and cesses (and their moms “This year, we have accessories. Their treasure and sisters) to feel strong around 1,300 dresses, trove is then offered free and confident — even in along with accessories, to of charge to area high See GIVEAWAY, Page 14 give away on Saturday, school students to help Feb. 24, 2018 and we are make prom dreams come so thrilled,” said Dana true.

Davis, one of three event Any high school student founders. with current identification The 11th annual prom is welcome to participate dress giveaway will be at the annual, one-day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. event.

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Nonprofit geared up to benefit animal treatments The Thrifty Dog donates and educates for local animal causes

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The Thrifty Dog, in a large warehouse on the west side of US 19, a couple of miles north of Cortez Boulevard, offers appliances, furniture, kitchenware, clothes, ceramics, books, toys and more. The Thrifty Dog is

a nonprofit organized to benefit animal treatment.

Thrifty Dog co-owner Anthony Loffler was a student at USF St. Pete when he became interested in animal causes. To get involved, he joined and helped organize the Puppy Love Club at USFSP. The Puppy Love Club has volunteers to

raise puppies, helpers and members.

In nearby Palmetto, the Southeastern Guide Dogs organization is always looking for volunteers to train young dogs for service helping the blind and disabled. Since Loffler lived off-campus, he was the first student at USFSP to volunteer to foster a puppy for service. That’s when Jennings came into his life, a beautiful golden retriever puppy.

Loffler taught Jennings basic obedience, house manners and socialization. Jennings accompanied Anthony to his classes, club meetings and the coffee shop where he studied. Every month, Anthony and Jennings, along with other volunteers and their dogs, checked in at Southeastern Guide Dogs

Jennings and Anthony Loffler, Thrifty Dog co-owner

to advance their training and handle any problems or concerns the volunteers may have had.

The first three volunteers to raise a puppy lived off campus but USFSP has since dedicated the first floor of one dorm for Puppy Love volunteers and helpers. Puppies are now a common sight around the campus and in classrooms.

When Jennings was fourteen months old, Loffler returned her to Southeastern for Guide Dog University, six months of specialized training by certified trainers. It was a bittersweet moment for Loffler, parting with a dog he had come to love but knowing

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In fact, I am probably more passionate about turkey hunting than I am about any other of the outdoor sports. The excitement of listening to the Springtime conversations of those big beautiful birds is awesome, but when you take an active part in that conversation, knowing what to say and how to say it, can lead you to a euphoric wings. overdose of adrenaline.

Now, it’s kinda tough Because, once that big to get the bones to make old he-devil of a tom the caller, when you don’t comes strutting in close, have the caller to call in gobbling, spitting and the bird, right? Well, no drumming the entire way, worries because there it’s a spectacular rush! are enough bones readily I first learned to call tur- available at your local keys from my grandfather. grocery store to satisfy While I was just a young your need. Hope you boy, he would tell me enjoy eating turkey! hunting stories and I loved Like I had been saying, the way his old blue eyes it was my granddad who would shine whenever he instilled in me my first was retelling the stories of love of turkey hunting. turkey hunts long ago. He He told me in great detail taught me the cadences how to make a wingbone of the calls and told me call and how to use it to about a few of the callers lure in an old gobbler; but, and how they worked. he passed away before One of those callers he he and I ever got to share taught me about was a a blind together in the wingbone turkey call.

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rora newspapers in New York.

Philip Freneau, a translation clerk under Thomas Jefferson at the State Department (later to head the opposition Republican party), was the source of much of the scurrilous information— some authored by Jefferson himself — fed to the press.

Bache even republished letters widely known to be forgeries written during the war for liberty “to prove the want of claim in Mr.Washington either to the gratitude or confidence of his country.”

The intervening years have seen the broad admiration for the successful Virginia farmer and surveyor who served wisely in that colony’s House of Burgesses and the Continental Congress grow to the status of icon for the standard he set as the leader of the new government.

However, the intensifying atmosphere in recent months of the political correctness of the past few years threatens the reputation not only of Washington and the other founders but heroes from escaped slave raised on those stories of the escape of God’s children from Egyptian slavery, became known as the ”the black Moses” for her role as “conductor” on the “Underground Railroad.”

With the help of brave Quaker farmers along the dangerous way, Mrs. Tubman led at least 300 slave men and women to safety in Philadelphia during 19 forays back into her birth state of Maryland.

She was proud to say that “I never lost a single passenger” along the treacherous way. “I always told God, ‘I’m going to

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as far back as Christopher Columbus and as recent as Dr. Martin Luther King.

(King, Columbus and Washington are the only three individuals honored with one each of the 10 federal holidays we celebrate.)

Last summer, when protests erupted throughout the nation against statues, flags and other symbols of the Confederacy, the controversy expanded to anyone — no matter what outstanding things they had accomplished or what community customs were at those times — who had owned slaves.

Angela Rye, a CNN political commentator and former executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus, called for the removal of all public statues of and monuments to Washington and Jefferson. Demands for changing the name of Chicago parks and removing statues honoring Washington and Andrew Jackson came from Bishop James Duke.

And students at the University of Texas signed petitions urging removal of statues of Washington and Jefferson from the campus.

Perhaps surprisingly, in See TAFT, Page 19

hold steady on you and you’ve got to see me through!’”

He did as He always has.

Adon Taft was religion editor for 37 of his 48 years as a reporter for The Miami Herald. He taught Social Sciences at Miami-Dade Community College and authored the chapters on religion in the three-volume history of the state, “Florida from Indian Trail to Space Age .” edited by Dr. Charlton W. Tebeau and Ruby Leach Carson.

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Spring is here, along with the Jadera bugs trees like this from your landscape and clean up all of the fallen seeds, the numbers of Jadera bugs will decrease over time.

Residents will often see Every spring our office the insects covering an is deluged with phone exterior wall, sidewalk, calls and visits about lawn area or tree trunk, hordes of small insects but in reality the insects that cover exterior walls are searching for those of homes, devour every goldenrain tree seeds. plant in the landscape Chemical controls are and destroy homes. Many generally not needed times we can identify because the insects cause them without actually no damage and they are seeing a sample, just only present in large numfrom their description. bers for several weeks.

These small black and red Removing the trees and insects turn out to be the their seeds will reduce the Jadera bug, also known food source and problems as the goldenrain tree bug in the future. or red shouldered bug.

For more information Here in Central Florida, about insect pests in your they emerge in great landscape or home, stop numbers for a few weeks by or call UF/IFAS Exto a month every spring. tension Hernando County It may seem that their weekdays from 8 to 5. numbers rise to Biblical Our office is in the airport proportions, but many of industrial park at 16110 the fears residents have Aviation Loop Drive, of them are not true or Brooksville, 34604; (352) scientific. Hopefully this 754-4433. In addition, information will put some Master Gardeners minds at ease are available to asand save some sist you at the Mastrips to our ter Gardener nursery office. from 9AM to noon We have every Wednesday two species of and Saturday. Our Jadera bugs in nursery is located Florida, but the behind the Hernando one that is much County fairgrounds more common is at 19490 Oliver Jadera haemaStreet, Brooksville. toloma. Jadera UF/IFAS Extension bugs can be conin Hernando County fused with the provides solutions boxelder bug, for your life. Extenbut they are difsion programs are ferent species in open to all persons the same insect without regard to family. Jadera race, color, sex, age, haematoloma is A group of Jadera bug nymphs and an adult on present through- a palm tree trunk in Spring Hill. Photo by William disability, religion, or national origin. out most of Lester

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Florida (except in parts of the Panhandle), but here in Central Florida they are most often noticed in early spring, when they can occur in great numbers.

The adult is 9.5 to 13.5 mm in length and mostly black (except for its ‘red shoulders’). The immature insect, or nymph, is mostly red with black legs and antennae.

Jadera bugs feed exclusively on seeds, which means that they do not damage structures, plants in your landscape and they do not bite or vector diseases. When squashed, they can stain hands and clothes red.

But other than that, they are harmless. If you have a goldenrain tree or chinaberry tree on your property you are probably very familiar with these insects, because the seeds from those trees are by far their favorite food.

Both of these trees are invasive, so if you remove

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(L-R): Elijah Torres, Stephania Torres, Jane Russell Geddings (Miss Jane) holding “Mudpie” - the piggy bank, Samantha Sanborn, Aaron Trombley.

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“And, just as important, congratulations to The Live Oak Theatre as well. The fact that this successful organization believes in the City as a permanent place for its home is testimony that its charm and beauty offer a unique opportunity for the successful growth of all the arts here. We fully believe this forward-thinking action of the Live Oak Theatre will prove to be a harbinger for a better future for the City and County. It’s a courageous undertaking to be commended which we fully support. Our best wishes for a successful closing.”

The building will not only give Live Oak Theatre ample rehearsal space, a stage and room to store costumes and other items, it will also serve as a place to hold their annual weeklong summer camps. Live Oak Theatre also plans to rent the ballroom and other spaces for events and meetings in order to offset operating and production costs. There’s plenty of room for parking on the 3.4 acres and an additional 1,500 square-foot partially enclosed area that will be ideal for outdoor performances.

“The advantage for us with this building is that most interior renovations will be done with sweat equity,” Vanni added.

With the new building, the group plans to expand to five shows a year, daily classes in various forms of the arts and a minimum of two weeks for summer camp.

While most of the people in the acting company are under the age of twenty, parents and other adults are also involved in various roles, such as directing and

mentoring. Eighty-twoyear-old John Masterson has had fifty years of stage experience – from Broadway to dinner theater. He is currently directing the upcoming production of ReUnKnighted.

Masterson stated, “They get my experience and I get their energy. The best thing about working with Live Oak Theatre is that besides having talent and inspiration, this theater has love, respect and understanding of each other’s feelings.

There’s no self-importance here. Everybody helps each other.”

The two month long rehearsals require commitment on the actors’ and the parents’ part. However, it’s worth it.

One parent who has three children involved in the theater stated, “It’s a safe environment for kids and it has boosted my oldest son’s self-confidence immensely.”

The young people enjoy the experience. They also learn valuable lessons.

Twenty-two-year-old Kyle Staley remarked, “This is my first season with Live Oak. What I like best is that the people [associated with the organization] are really nice.”

“I love the acting, but I like how it’s a big family.

We can have fun even when we’re doing the work part of it,” commented eleven-year-old Allanah Allocco, who has been with the troupe for four years.

Although this is only the first season for ninth-grader Elyck Walters, he has been inspired to go into the acting profession when he gets older.

“I want to work for Disney. What I like best about being in the group is that we have good music and stage productions. It’s a loving cast and the direc-

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your soft-hearted self is drawn to a tempting offer. But your hard-headed half isn’t so sure. Best advice: Do it only after every detail is checked out to your liking.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your inventive mind should help you find a way to get around an apparently impassable barrier and make yourself heard. Your efforts get you noticed by the right people.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re enjoying this creative period. But by midweek, you’ll need to emphasize your more pragmatic talents as you consider a risky but potentially lucrative move.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected rejection could turn into something positive if you pocket your pride and ask for advice on how you can make changes that will make the difference.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Lion’s heart gives you the courage to push for answers to a job-related situation. Stay with it. You’ll soon find more believers coming out the ranks of the doubters.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your curiosity pays off this week as you push past the gossip to find the facts. What you ultimately discover could lead you to make some changes in your plans.

tors are good to us.”

All of Live Oak Theatre’s productions are “family-friendly.” That doesn’t mean that they are juvenile, only appeal to a small segment of the population or that the acting is amateurish. Their first production eight years ago was Anne of Avonlea based on the Anne of Green Gables series of novels. Since then, they have performed such plays as Fiddler on the Roof, The Secret Garden, Peter Pan and Around the World in Eighty Days.

Purchasing the building will not be an easy task.

Live Oak Theatre’s goal is to initially raise $100,000 for a deposit. They have already raised $30,000, much of it small donations deposited in mason jars at local businesses. Raising the balance, along with funds to renovate their new home will require community support.

Randi Olsen, founder, President of the corporation and Artistic Director stated, “Place our change jars in your businesses, spread the word about our fundraising efforts and support our productions and events.”

And, of course, volunteers to help with renovations on the building once it is purchased will be welcomed also.

Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage.” Live Oak Theatre is teaching its actors about the world, providing wholesome, topnotch entertainment and serving the community in many ways.

For more information on Live Oak Theatre call 352-797-9199 or log onto https://www.liveoaktheatre. org/. Go to https://www. facebook.com/LiveOakTheatre/ to “Like” their Facebook page.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new sense of enthusiasm helps get you out of on-the-job doldrums and back into a productive phase.

Family matters also benefit from your more positive attitude.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A bit of nostalgia is fine. But don’t stay back in the past too long or you might miss seeing the signpost up ahead pointing the way to a new opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) If you feel you need to take more time to study a situation before making a decision, do so. Don’t let anyone push you into acting until you’re ready.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As the Great Advice Giver, the Goat really shines this week as family and friends seek your wisdom. Someone especially close to you might make a surprising request.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Spiritual concerns dominate part of the week before more worldly matters demand your attention. An old promise resurfaces with some surprises attached.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re in a highly productive period and are eager to finish all the projects you’ve taken on. But don’t let yourself get swamped. Take a breather now and again.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for learning new things quickly and applying your knowledge to best advantage where needed. © 2018 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 272018CP000177CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF SCOTT COVILLON Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Scott Covillon, deceased, whose date of death was January 5, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is February 16, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Elyssa M. Harvey, Esquire MATTHEW J. JOWANNA, P.A. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 119907 2521 Windguard Circle, Suites 101-102 Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544 Telephone: (813) 929-7300, Facsimile: (813) 929-7325 Email: Service@Jowanna.com EMH@Jowanna.com Personal Representative: Laura Covillon 27397 Paddock Drive Brooksville, FL 34602 (02/16/2018), (02/23/2018)

Petitioner CHRISTOPHER SEAN MORANO and Respondent JENNIFER ANN MORANO Publication Summons:Divorce-40101 Case No. 17-FA-1351 THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT:

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, RACINE County Courthouse, Address 730 Wisconsin Ave. City: Racine State: WI Zip: 53403 and to Petitioner Name CHRISTOPHER SEAN MORANO Address 2825 Wellington Dr. City: Racine State: WI Zip: 53403 Hearing Date: April 3, 2018, 10:30AM, 3rd Floor It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2007 DR 2592 Stephanie Conner (Ventry) Former Wife/Petitioner, And Henry Ventry, III Former Husband/Respondent.

SUMMONS: PERSONAL SERVICE ON AN INDIVIDUAL

Case No.: 2017-DR-002012 Division:

A lawsuit has been filed against you.

You have 20 calendar days after this summons is served on you to file a written response to the attached complaint/petition with the clerk of this circuit court, located at: Room 246, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. A phone call will not protect you. Your written response, including the case number given above and the names of the parties, must be filed if you want the Court to hear your side of the case.

and LEVI D. HILLMAN, Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PUBLICATION TO: LEVI D. HILLMAN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Temporary Custody, and for payments of support, has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on Laurel C. Ackley, Esq., of NORTH TAMPA LAW GROUP, LLC, Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is 26852 Tanic Dr. Ste.102, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33544, on or before March 21, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this court at Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main St, Brooksville, Florida 34601, either before service on Petitioner’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

TO: Henry Ventry III

If you do not file your written response on time, you may lose the case, and your wages, money, and property may be taken thereafter without further warning from the Court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney referral service or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book).

If you choose to file a written response yourself, at the same time you file your written response to the Court, you must also serve a copy of your written response on the party serving this summons at: P.O. Box 703, Lutz, FL 34658; Physical Address-19409 Shumard Oak Drive, Ste. 103, Land O Lakes, FL 34638.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

If the party serving summons has designated email address(es) for service or is represented by an attorney, you may designate email address(es) for service by or on you. Service must be in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

DATED this 9 day of February, 2018.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents, upon request.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By:/s/ JBT Deputy Clerk (02/23/2018), (03/02/2018), (03/09/2018), (03/16/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 272017CP001371CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF INA CATHERINE ORAM, AKA INNOCENTIA CATHERINE ORAM Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of INA CATHERINE ORAM, AKA INNOCENTIA CATHERINE ORAM, deceased, whose date of death was July 6, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publcation of this notice is February 16, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative:

/s/ KARLA MARIE CAROLAN, ESQ. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0055321 ALL LIFE LEGAL PA 10009 Park Place Ave Riverview, FL 33578 Telephone: (813) 671-4300 Fax: (813) 671-4305 E-Mail: courtfiling@alllifelegal.com Secondary E-Mail: kmcarolan@ alllifelegal.com Personal Representative: /s/ JEFFREY VAN BOURGONDIEN 2528 Mason Oaks Dr. Valrico, Florida 33596 (02/16/2018), (02/23/2018)

If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under §49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under §767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

§767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner.

(2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgment or order under sec.

767.59 or 767.451: (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgment or order in the action.

2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgments or orders. (b)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 262-6363333 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that A judgment may be enforced as provided the court does not provide transportation. by law. A judgment awarding money /s/ may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and Bruce A. Fishbain may also be enforced by garnishment or 1/9/2018 seizure of property.

(02/23/2018), (03/02/2018), (03/09/2018) You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, viola-

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

MELISSA BOCK, Petitioner,

tion of §948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment:

You are notified of the availability of You are notified that the petitioner named information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in §767.105, above has filed a Petition for divorce or Wis. Stats. legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition within 40 days from the day after the first date of publication.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and Email Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE: You are commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the complaint in this lawsuit on the abovenamed person.

DATED: OCTOBER 26, 2017 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Deputy Clerk /S/ Jaclyn Tomaszewski (SEAL) (02/23/2018), (03/02/2018), (03/09/2018), (03/16/2018) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that William Andrew Singer, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Community Lawn Care” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(02/23/2018) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that JAVOHN BROWN, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “UNCHARTED WATERS” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(02/23/2018) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that MAYNARD SAUCIER and JULIE STARR, co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “J & M PROPERTIES” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(02/23/2018) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that PERKLEE JACKSON, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “PERKIE`S BOUTIQUE” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, RACINE COUNTY IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2017-CP-1308 IN RE: ESTATE OF JULIO ARREGOCES, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of JULIO ARREGOCES, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 2014; File No.: 2017-CP-1308, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street Brooksville FL 34601.

The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: February 16, 2018.

Signed on this 8 day of February, 2018. /s/ DAVID T. SEIF, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 990655 Galleria Professional Building 915 Middle River Drive, Suite 600 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Ph: (954) 564-0811 Fx: (954) 200-7792 seiflaw@aol.com /s/ RONALD ARREGOCES Personal Representative (2/16/2018), (2/23/2018) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File Number: 2018CP000198CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF EUGENE DAVIDSON Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION The administration of the estate of EUGENE DAVIDSON, deceased, File Number 2018CP000198CPAXMX, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N Main St, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The name and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons, who have claims or demands against Decedent’s Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this Notice, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the Decedent’s Estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file with this Court, WITHIN THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, their claims and any objection by any interest person to whom notice was mailed that challenges the validity of the will, the qualifications of the personal representative, venue, or jurisdiction of the Court.

ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: February 23, 2018.

Thomas F. Cox, Esquire Florida Bar No: 397873 P.O. Box 40008 St. Petersburg, FL 33743 Telephone (727) 896-2691 Facsimile (727) 541-7900 Thom@coxsanchez.com Attorney for Petitioner Electronic Service:pleadings@ CoxSanchez.com Jenny Kopp Petitioner 683 Holland Ridge Drive La Vergne, TN 37086

(02/23/2018), (03/02/2018)

Choate V. Ward, age 89 of Timber Pines passed away on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018. He was a US Coast Guard veteran.

Ward is predeceased by son Ronald. He is survived by wife Mary, and children John and Roxanne. Src; Downing Whitehouse Carl Lee, Sr., age 78, of Brooksville, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He is survived by his son, Carl Jr.; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Src; Merritt

February 14, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda. Src; Brewer Cianci Laura, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Src; Turner Roberson James H., passed away on Thursday, February 15,2018.

Src; Turner

Moore Beverly E., age 80, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Beverly is predeceased by her husband, Kelly Spencer Patricia M., age Moore, and son, Ray74, passed away on Tues- mond Gibson. She is day, February 13, 2018. survived by her daughter, Patricia is survived by her Susan; daughter-in-law, loving husband, John.

Jan; 4 grandchildren, and Src; Brewer 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation Saturday, March Russell Thomas John, 03 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, age 66, passed away on and Memorial Service Wednesday, February from 11:oo AM to 12: PM 13, 2018. He is survived at Brewer & Sons Funeral by his husband, Bruce Home-Brooksville Chapel.

Anders, and step children, Src; Brewer Jessie, Birdie, and Tyler.

Src; Brewer Matteo Henry John, age 89, passed away on Jones Major D., passed Thursday, February 15, away on Tuesday Febru2018. He was survived ary 13, 2018. Src; Jacobs by his wife, Jennie; son, Stephen Matteo (Jayne); Hunter Edna, passed daughter, Gina Panepinto; away on Wednesday, 3 grandchildren, and 3 February 14, 2018. Src; great grandchildren. Src; Pinecrest Brewer Peyton Charles E. Sr., age 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents: Clyde & Bessie Peyton.

He is survived by his wife Molly; sons and daughters-in-law: Charles E., Jr. (Charlene), Timothy (Robin); daughter and sonin-law: Susan (James); 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Src; Merritt

Dolecka Helena, age 91, of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Src; Brewer

Walsh Jeanne A., age 82, of Spring Hill, passed on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband Tom. She is survived by her sons, John & Arthur (Flo). Src; Brewer Horsham Ralph, age 54, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Wednesday,

Trowsse, Betty Ann, age 82, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ronald, and daughter Maryann Newell. She is survived by her son and daughterin-law Michael (Marie); daughters and sons-inlaw: Connie (Randy), Tammy, Debbie (Dave); many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Src; Merrittt

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2018-DR-292 David Brian Smith, Petitioner, and Syndi Anne Smith, Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Syndi Anne Smith Respondent’s Last Known Address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on David Brian Smith, whose address is 1022 Howell Ave, Apt. B5; Brooksville, FL 34601 on or before March 23, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this court at 20 N. Main St, Rm 246; Brooksville, Florida 34601, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

DATED this 9th day of February, 2018.

DON BARBEE/ SEAL CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By /s/Sonya Sanders Deputy Clerk (02/23/2018), (03/02/2018), (03/09/2018), (03/16/2018) NOTICE OF MARCH 6, 2018 SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Hernando County, Florida will hold the following meetings on March 6, 2018 in the School Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601: Special Workshop at 12:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five (5) days before the meeting by contacting Kelly Pogue at (352) 7977000. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the agency by calling (352) 797-7202.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a copy of the official record of the meeting. The official record of any School Board meeting consists of the official minutes approved by the Board including any back-up materials or documents submitted to it and a transcript of the audio and/or visual recording of the meeting if any made and maintained by the District.

It is the responsibility of the party requesting a copy of audio/visual recording to have it transcribed for appellate purposes.

Originated by Mark Johnson, Chairperson of The School Board of Hernando County, Florida By: Lori M. Romano, Ph.D., Ex-Officio Secretary and Superintendent of Schools (02/23/2018)

Cortes Adolfo, age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Adolfo is survived by wife, Maria; daughter Addys; step son, William Rivera; step daughter, Carmen River; 1 grandson, and 1 great grandson. Src; Brewer

Blasi Francis A., passed away on February Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Src; Turner Puzio Sharon, age 68, of Brooksville, passed on Thursday, February 15, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Jackie; 3 daughters; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Src; Pinecrest Combs Andy, age 90, of Spring Hill passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife Polly. Andy is survived by his two sons, Gordon and Chalmer, brother, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Src; Pinecrest Hunt Daisy L., passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. Src; Pinecrest Michaud Richard W., passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. Src; Turner Colbath Camilla E., age 95, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

Camilla was predeceased by her son, Carlo Breezy Colbath. She is survived by her husband. Src; Brewer Thomas Emma Louise, 54, of Brooksville, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. She is survived by her husband: Asa ; son: Brian; daughter Linda; and grandchildren.

A Visitation will be held at 12:00pm-1:00pm, Monday, February 26, 2018 at Northside Church of Christ, where Funeral Services will begin at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Lake Lindsey Cemetery. Src; Merritt Terris Janice M., passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Src; Turner Manuel Mark A., age 58, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. He is survived by his son Spencer. Src; Merritt

Business & Community Briefs from page 13 Garden Club meeting all about medicinal plants The Spring Hill Garden Club March Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 1 p.m.

Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Dr. Diedre Cagle, an obstetrics and and gynecology specialist in Spring Hill, will be speaking on medicinal plants, what works and what doesn’t. Bring a plant for the plant exchange or just enter the drawing to choose a plant from those donated by members and guests. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact 352-683-9933 or www. naturecoastgardens.com.

Type O blood donors needed now LifeSouth is in critical need of type O blood donors. Trauma patients and patients in surgery have sharply increased the usage of type O blood, and supplies have hit a critically low level. Type O blood can be received by all blood types, so having it available for emergencies is critical. If you are type O, LifeSouth asks you to donate today. If you do not know your blood type, now is a great time to donate and find out. Donating with LifeSouth directly impacts the community and those treated at area hospitals. Anyone 17 or older, or 16 with parental permission, weighing a minimum of 110 pounds and in good health can donate blood. A photo ID is also required. Go to www. lifesouth.org to find a blood drive near you, or call toll-free 888-795-2707 for additional information.

2018 Hurricane & Safety Expo Hernando County Emergency Management (EM)

will be hosting its annual Hurricane & Safety Expo on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

The Expo will be held at the Hernando County Fairgrounds located at 6436 Broad Street in Brooksville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature a panel of local TV meteorologists, public safety displays, SKYWARN(r) training, vendor tables and fun activities for the kids. The Expo is EM’s opportunity to bring the community together to become better prepared to face the upcoming hurricane season, especially after being impacted by both Hurricane Hermine and Irma in the last two years.

We encourage our partners to participate in this event with an information table and/or display to help educate and prepare our community for all possible hazards.Email RRussell@ HernandoCounty.us to reserve.

Volunteers sought for oyster restoration project Volunteers are needed to help assemble oyster bags for an upcoming restoration project. Opportunity is limited to the first 40 registrants. Please register for a time slot and one free t-shirt* through the following link: www.volunteersignup.org/KMKR8 When: March 11, 2018 at 10:00 am until 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm We will be filling the bags in the county lot next to the Hernando Beach Water Tower. This is a dirt road off Shoal Line Blvd.

Closest address to this tower is 4500 Shoal Line Blvd., Spring Hill, Florida What to expect: Each event will span for two hours. Volunteers will be using shovels to fill bags with recycled oyster shell.

Bags will then be loaded for transport to holding site.

What to wear: Volunteers See BRIEFS page 20

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Valentine Edward James Joseph and Frey Beth Ann 2/14/18

Dial Kirk Bradford and Dial Svetlana K 2/14/18

Fuller Ryan Patrick and Boyle Kayla Louise 2/14/18

Muoio Michael Joseph and Pease Tanja Doreen 2/14/18

Monahan Sean Patrick and Pelletier Danielle 2/15/18

Mcdaniel Jimmie Lee and Griffith Kimberlee Renee 2/14/18

Graham Isaac Samuel and Keith Destiny Ann 2/16/18

Hernandez Luis and Lores Leticia 2/14/18

Kemper Alan Russell and Mattingly Peggy Loleene 2/16/18

Smith Terrance Lamont and Washington Deanna Gezia 2/14/18

Mcquay Melvin Damian and Major Chantel Bernadette 2/16/18

Stabana-Stavonor Garfield Donovan and Anderson Elaine Rosene 2/14/18

Tackett Clyde James and Kallai Krisztina 2/16/18

Fuentes Javier Orlando and Kraft Kaitlyn Christine 2/14/18 Hamilton Jeffrey Warren and Groves Beverly Ann 2/14/18 Langley Harvey Deleon and Taylor Daynea Lerie 2/14/18 Liebman Phillip Troy and Lamoree Destiny Ann 2/14/18

Montalegre Daniel William and Apadula Nicole Caroline 2/16/18 Brinkley Steven Kenneth and Nardi Hana Kay 2/20/18 Fee Shaun David and Jager Sierra Alexandra 2/20/18 Moshluk Steven Walter and Chiaravalli Audrey Marie 2/20/18

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1. Is the book of Jude in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. From Acts 17, at what church was Paul accused of turning the world upside down? Antioch, Smyrna, Thessalonica, Galatia 3. How many days did it take Nehemiah to complete the wall around Jerusalem? 6, 52, 100, 1000 4. From Genesis 3:15, the snake is supposed to strike at what part of man? Throat, Hand, Heel, Eyes 5. Some were known by more than one name; what was Thomas’ other name? Andrew, Didymus, Caleb, Zimri 6. From Revelation 12, what angel fights against Satan? Gabriel, Angel of the Lord, Cherubim, Michael ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Thessalonica; 3) 52; 4) Heel; 5) Didymus; 6) Michael Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.

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OPINION DOMENICK J. MAGLIO, PH.D.

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

Traditional Realist

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Not guns: It is moral accountability

A practical way to live in God’s peace

Here we go again. There is a massacre in a gun-free-zone and the media lights up with gun control. They say if we make all guns illegal these horrendous events will never occur again. This assessment is based on juvenile feelings not on logical and rational thought processes. Individuals use trucks, bombs, knives, chemicals and many other methods to kill innocent people.

The incident on Valentines Day in a Parkland Florida high school clearly demonstrated you can make our schools fortresses but cannot prevent a tragedy. There was a policeman at the gate, identification procedures to enter the buildings, security drills, high walls with a series of gates, which did not protect these students and teachers from a shooter. Furthermore, this student was known throughout the school and was negatively labeled by them. They felt he was “a little bit off” and would be the one most likely to become a school shooter. He was expelled and banned from the school while being identified as a threat by school authorities that stated he was no longer allowed on school property.

Mister Nikolas Cruz, a nineteen year-old Hispanic was known by the local mental health establishment and whose brother is institutionalized for mental illness. He was on psychotropic medication for his sociopathic thoughts and behavior.

His presence on social media was available for law enforcement and mental health officials to review. It should have been sufficient evidence to authorities that this individual was a ticking time bomb and should be Baker Acted. He had planned to pull the fire alarm that would open the gates and give him a greater death toll. Yet he “legally” obtained an AR-15 gun and other paraphernalia to accomplish his objectives.

Mr. Cruz had all of the classic signs of “threat to self and others”, which would be enough to institutionalize him. The reality is our society has turned a blind eye to dangerous individuals that present a significant threat to our communities. We are emptying our prisons and have closed most of our lock-up mental institutions. Our schools have either transferred dangerous students or expelled them without follow up.

By placing dangerous people on our streets under the guise of non-judgmental tolerance, we have lost control of our local community and national safety. Authorities keep on telling us to report dangerous people. “If you see something, say something.” The problem is there is no follow up or consequences by these same authorities. Although Mr. Cruz posted on YouTube that he was “going to be a professional school shooter,” and a person close to him reported similar things to the FBI, nothing was done to investigate him.

The FBI director, Christopher Rey, apologized to the families of these victims for not following proper protocol. Yet no one was reprimanded and the head of the FBI did not have the honor to resign so there was no accountability in this tragedy.

The ball is being dropped not only in government but also in most businesses and professions even though authority figures constantly request that all concerns of poor service, defective products and inappropriate behavior should be reported. In these cases like in almost all others, there is no follow-up to serious threats or severe consequences for performing their duties improperly. We experience these derelictions of duty throughout our day but realize our complaints do not matter.

Accountability has practically vanished in every aspect of our culture. Consequences that are alluded to in the home, schools, businesses, law enforcement and our judicial system have been minimized to token ones or ignored. Parents are

Every now and then I’m asked why I do not express my thoughts about political and social issues.

Of course, I have personal opinions about all that is going on just like you, but do we really need more repetitive commentary especially when it comes to confirming how disturbing the world has become?

How could I help anything by joining in with the crowd to criticize and argue about problems which are politically and socially divisive? I’m not saying we are to avoid or hide from strife and confusion but rather to limit our intake of negativity in order to keep from being emotionally overwhelmed.

Since I am not a political analyst, I intentionally refuse to become tangled up in meaningless merry-go-round dialogue. Instead of multiplying the sorrow about what we already know, we can choose to seek a refreshing word of hope that can inspire and bring encouragement and this is what I’m focused on. Spiritual peace is not something humans can give to each other but it’s a gift from God when an individual seeks His presence.

He is the only one that can renew a mind and transform a soul.

It does not take a genius to correlate the world’s anxiety to the daily overload of shocking and discouraging information. Thanks to the ever-increasing wonders of technology, we have a constant access to an endless flow of darkness and strife. It seems many are subconsciously drawn to having their senses stimulated by a constant news-feed, even though a large majority of the content consists of devastation and suffering.

With television crime dramas, violent action movies, vulgar music, pornography, vicious video games, and horror films being so popular, I honestly wonder if many people are becoming addicted to tragedy. Is this attraction to sinister and disturbing events, along with the fixation for real-life crisis situations, causing us to lose a healthy perspective of reality? The gospel is called the good news for a life-changing reason and it’s vital to balance our intake of information in order to preserve our sanity and protect our spiritual peace. Let us remember that Jesus came to deliver us from evil and to give us victory over the darkness of sin.

“Casting all your cares and anxiety upon Him; for He loves and cares for you” I Peter 5:7.

I heard a story the other day about a group of businessmen meeting for breakfast and were discussing the ground-breaking subject of how they all had slept the night before.

They went around the table as each man relayed his comments.

The first man complained about tossing and turning all night and made half-joking remarks about listening to the news before bedtime and how the negative reports seemed to upset him and cause an uncomfortable amount of anxiety.

He also mentioned that maybe the coffee he had consumed did not help.

The man across the table spoke up and with enthusiasm declared he had a wonderful night’s rest and was filled with energy and sincere anticipation to start the day. He added that he had used his go-tosleep plan that had never failed to work perfectly. Of course, this interesting proclamation had everyone’s attention and they all wanted to hear about this secret. He said when he was a child, his father would gather the family together in the living room at bedtime to read the Bible and say a prayer.

Afterward, he would go to his room and sleep with such an indescribable peace and contentment.

He said it felt like the entire house was filled with a heavenly presence

See MAGLIO, Page 20

Domenick Maglio, PhD. is a columnist carried by various newspapers, an author of several books and owner/ director of Wider Horizons School, a college prep program. Dr. Maglio has a new book, available on Amazon and other sites, entitled, IN CHARGE PARENTING. You can visit Dr. Maglio at www.drmaglio.blogspot.com.

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On P&Z recommends approval for Njoy Spirits special exception use permit (publ 2/16/18): Pete Robbins: Been there, great people, a beautiful place and the products are awesome. Get off your butt Hernando County and support these people.

of us wish we had 32000 annual salary Jay Doyle: I hope they use local builders and trades Missy Williamson Hoppes: $32k annual salary....This is why a lot of us leave Hernando for employment.

On Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for BEST Academy (publ 2/16/18) Monte Patterson: All programs should be offered at all schools. Only certain students benefit from these type of schools while others linger in dull boring schools because of socio-economic disadvantages, lack of parent involvement, lack of transportation. Let’s make all schools equal so all students have equal opportunity.

Amy OSteen: We need high school options!!

Tammy Turner Smith: Best school and staff Lillian Cook: Brilliant On Incentives Deal to bring 60 jobs, $22 million investment to county (publ 2/16/18) Joshua Wells :Some

On three county parks soon to accept credit cards only at meters (publ 2/16/18) Michael Brown: Seems like this would have the unfair consequence of making the parks inaccessible to a fair percentage of residents...option yes, but the ONLY form of payment??

Wendy Baker Alli: Next in the news . . . Skimming devices found at 3 local parks.

Yvonne Wagner: Not everyone has a credit card.

I do believe this could be viewed as discrimination.

Bill Latopolski: This commission is out of control. Discriminating against those that choose not to have a credit card or can’t obtain one. Sad, it is always the residents

Editor that suffer at the hands of 5 people.

Lauren Ouellette Wait: so if you are poor or you simply don’t have a bank account such as teenager wouldn’t then these parks are off limits??? That is ridiculous Bill Latopolski: Sad part is we already pay for the parks in our taxes. Just another way for the county to reach into our pockets.

Enough already.

Georgia Ann Sasser: What do the people that don’t have a credit card do? There are plenty that can’t get one or choose to not have one. Discriminate much.

Joshua Wells: Obviously to recoup for all the work done to them especially the pier..

Kathi Jones Harris: This is wrong, wrong, wrong.....

Donna O’Brien: I didn’t know there was a fee for Bayport park. Not a good move.....

Darryll Green: guess i won’t be going to these parks John Jack Hauser: Welcome to the 21 Century

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Rocking worried

My granddaughter, Sneaks, got her driving license. She texted me about it this morning, and I sat in my recliner with my feet on the seat, hugging my knees and gently rocking for hours while the TV played show after show, none of which I recall. Later this afternoon she informed me that because her insurance had not yet gone through, she did not get to do what she had planned, to drop her father off after the road test, pick up her friend and drive to school, and later drive herself to work and back. So it’ll be a few more days before she’s on the streets solo.

Whew — and oh good grief, I’m going to have to rock again in a fetal position. I did the same thing with my grandson last year, and both my kids years ago, but back

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October even the church Washington helped found and where he served on the vestry symbolically turned its back on the president who frequently spoke about and often acted upon his faith.

At age 11, after the death of his father, George became the leader of daily family devotions which promoted familiarity with the Bible and the Anglican Prayer Book. By the time he was in command at Fort Necessity just 11 years later, he led his men in religious services on Sundays.

Often as a general of the Continental Army and as president he called the nation to prayer both for

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By VINCENT CARDEGIN then I didn’t need Glucosamine. Looks like I’m going to have to triple-dose during the next week so I can continue bending my legs like that. Because she’s my only granddaughter, I’m probably going to hug my knees for two or three days, and I suspect I’ll spend another day or more experimenting with lowering one foot to the floor, hugging one knee, and I’ll have to swap legs back and forth because joint vitamins only go so far.

But it must be done, I know, her getting her guidance and help and for thanksgiving. And in his farewell address to Congress as he left the presidency, he warned: “Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”

His tombstone at Mount Vernon is inscribed with a Biblical phrase from John 11:25 expressing Washington’s belief. It is a well known quote from Jesus Christ: “I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, he shall live.”

license. I can only hope that she has absorbed my philosophy about driving, which I have lectured for years to all of them, that you are responsible for the safety of everyone around you. Which of course is a sort of Golden Rule version of my original lecture: let everyone around you do whatever they want, just stay out of their way!

But I am proud of her, happy for her, and I swear I will not use my grandfather status to burden her with going to a store for me, or taking me to a store. Parents will do so with the justification that it’s practice. I don’t agree with such laziness and have resisted it all my parental and grand-parental life.

It’s just not right. However, she will drive me to Taco Bell once a week. I have gift cards.

Yet the plaque bearing merely the words “In Memory of George Washington” which had been on the wall beside the altar of his home church in Alexandria, VA, since 1870 was removed, along with a similar one on the other side of the altar in memory of Robert E. Lee. The reason: “The plaques in our sanctuary make some in our presence feel unsafe or unwelcome,” explained church leaders in a letter to the congregation.

Apparently Americans today are not as brave and strong-hearted as our forbearers.

Adon Taft for 48 years was a reporter and editor for The Miami Herald and taught social studies at Miami-Dade Community College. He lives in Brooksville, FL, and can be reached at adontaft@gmail.com.)

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William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. can be contacted at P.O. Box 1394, Nicholasville, KY 40340

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must wear closed-toe shoes. Jeans recommended but not required. What to bring: Please bring a pair of heavy duty gloves – oyster shells are sharp!

Water bottle, insect repellent, sunglasses, and sunscreen/protection are also recommended.

For more details, contact Florida Sea Grant Agent Brittany Hall-Scharf: 352754-4433 or bhallscharf@ ufl.edu

MAGLIO from Page 19

resigned to their children’s lying, being involved with violent video games and uncensored social media with little effort to stop it.

Promises are made and then forgotten. “Our word” in our culture has become worthless. People say they are going to guarantee their workmanship or product, then avoid answering any concerns.

We buy expensive insurance and find out the company uses every excuse not to fulfill their obligations.

Government agencies, large or small businesses, families and individuals no longer stand by their stated mission with integrity or dignity. Everyone seems to believe that screwing the other guy is the only way to get ahead.

In other words we have become an immoral people. The lack of

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as a sense of safety and security would cover him like a blanket. However, when he left home and went out on his own, he fell away from spending time with God and developed the habit of going to bed distracted with the cares of the world.

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Fine Arts Council accepting Art in the Park applications Hernando County Fine Arts Council would like to invite the public to our meetings on the 2nd.

Thursday every month at Brooksville City Hall,201 Howell Ave. Brooksville,FL 34601 in Council Chambers at 5:30 pm.

Our mission is to encourage, support and promote all of the creative arts and assist in bringing these arts to the citizens. We re now accepting applications for ART IN THE

consequences at home, school, the community and in all levels of government will only be altered if we are willing to get tougher. Parents have to again demand and receive proper behavior from their children. Moderate spanking, honest school assessment, reprimanding and firing workers, institutionalizing dangerous, unbalanced people and sociopathic criminals are the only ways to reestablish the reality that following moral values is best and is the only long term method of living a fulfilling, safe and satisfying life.

Big government cannot replace the family to provide enough protection for our communities and nation when families are irresponsible. When parents neglect their responsibilities, a police state will emerge that will further repress our freedom and spirit. Without morality being practiced we will He went on to say that recently he and his wife were facing some serious situations and mutually decided to re-establish Bible reading and prayer before bedtime.

He said, they were both amazed at how their sleep had improved and his attitude has changed from being worried and nervous to become more happy,

Feb. 23 - March 1, 2018

PARK EVENT March 10 & 11,2018. Our website is www.hernandoarts. org or e-mail hernandofinearts@gmail.com.

For more information, contact Jan Knowles 352.279.5182.

The Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program is a State- and County-funded volunteer-based organization that trains lay persons to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.

It exists throughout the Child advocate volun- nation and all 67 Florida teers sought for Guard- counties. ian ad Litem program Volunteers work as a part of a team. They The Guardian ad Litem are assigned to a human (GAL) program is curservice supervisor and rently seeking volunteers attorney. They gather to be a voice for abused, information needed to neglected or abandoned make sound, commonchildren whose cases sense recommendations are in the court system. to the court. Although the child’s safety is priority one, volunteers must consider the continue to confront importance of familial horrible and unpredictable connections, friendships manmade catastrophes. and the child’s wishes Regardless, if we eliminate and desires. Independent all guns and provide every research has shown that person in this nation with children with a GAL volhis own police officer random acts of violence will continue to increase.

When the souls of people have been corrupted by evil any and everyone is vulnerable to these evil acts

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY unteer are substantially less likely to spend time in long-term foster care and reenter care. Children, who have exited the dependency system, often say that were it not for their GAL, they don’t know how they would have made it through such a traumatic experience. At present, more than 2,100 children are part of the Dependency Court System in the 5th Circuit which includes Marion, Lake, Hernando, Citrus and Sumter counties. Regrettably, due to the lack of volunteers, not all of these children receive our services. If you are interested in making this cause “your cause,” become a Guardian ad Litem volunteer.

Contact Diana Hollwedel at (352) 812-6971 or e-mail diana.hollwedel@

gal.fl.gov. A free volunteer training will be held March 8 through the 10 in Weeki Wachee, Florida. Pre-registration is necessary as space is limited.

Visit www.guardianadlitem.org to learn more about the Guardian ad Litem Program.

Crafters, Vendors Wanted St. Joan of Arc Columbiettes Auxiliary #11317 is having a Craft and Vendor Fair on Saturday, March 10, 9am to 3pm. Crafters and vendors wanted.

Tables: $20. Will be held at St. Joan of Arc Parish Hall, 13485 Spring Hill Dr. Spring Hill. Contact 352-515-0380 or ellenbjimenez@gmail.com for information and application.

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Domenick Maglio, PhD. is a columnist carried by various newspapers, an author of several books and owner/director of Wider Horizons School, a college prep program.

Dr. Maglio is an author of weekly newspaper articles, INVASION WITHIN and a new just published book, entitled, IN CHARGE PARENTING In a PC World. You can visit Dr. Maglio at www.drmaglio. blogspot.com.

content and positive minded. Psalm 94:19 says, “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”

Dr. Holland is a Christian minister, chaplain, and author. Read more articles and stories at billyhollandministries.com

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