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Last January, Coney Island Drive Inn owner John Lee rallied several local businesses to establish The Brooksville Blueberry Festival. Following the departure of the Florida Blueberry Festival, Lee was confident that he and members of the community could build a new festival, that he describes as, “very different (from the previous years), with a more Brooksville feel.”

Lee and his crew were able to raise $36,000 from Hernando County donors alone. Lee’s vision for the new festival has taken shape, and its debut will be held on the weekend of April 28 - 29, 2018.

Lee describes the biggest difference as having a more local flavor and a smaller footprint, with less intrusion on the city as a whole. The festival will be located on Ft. Dade between Howell Ave. and Magnolia Ave and within Hernando Park, 205

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BY ADON TAFT SPECIAL TO HERNANDO SUN

A comprehensive Kass Circle Community Redevelopment Plan will be presented to the County Commission May 8 by Michelle Miller of the Hernando County Planning Department.

Among the highlights of the plan for the historic community of small businesses along Spring Hill Dr. near Pinehurst Dr. in Spring Hill, she said, is the remodeling of one of the existing structures to house a new project of the People Helping People organization.

That project will be known as “The HELP

Center,” explained Doug Brainard, president of People Helping People in Hernando County, described as an interfaith community serving people in need. “It’s first aim will be to establish a training kitchen where homeless or other needy people can be trained to perform jobs in and around a restaurant kitchen so that they can find work.”

Brainard said area chefs, health agency personnel, training experts and others with applicable experience are being consulted in setting up and running the operation which has a start up target of this fall. Remodeling Sara Rice Chapman holds up a bedroll made from woven plastic bags.

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The 48th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner was a full house.

By ROCCO MAGLIO HERNANDO SUN STAFF The Hernando County Republican Party held their 48th Annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Friday April 13, 2018. The event was held at Silverthorn Country Club and was well attended.

Several Republican candidates for statewide office made appearances: candidate for Attorney General Ashley Moody, candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture Denise Grimsley, and candidate for Governor Ron Desantis. The event provided an opportunity to see and speak with these candidates in person.

The event paid homage to our veterans with several sponsored tables of veterans. John Murphy introduced the veterans by name.

U.S. Congressman Ron Desantis was the featured speaker. He spoke of this blue collar roots and how baseball enabled him to attend Yale. After attend-

ing Yale, he then went on to Harvard Law. While at Harvard he earned a commission as a Judge Advocate General (Jag) Officer in the Navy. He served in the Navy for six years. Congressman Desantis was elected to congress in 2013.

The Lincoln Day Dinner gave Republicans a chance to meet some of the candidates they will be choosing from in the primary.

Congressman Ron DeSantis addresses the Lincoln Day Dinner attendees

Springstead High School student delegates listen to Congressman Ron DeSantis at Lincoln Day Dinner

School District tax increase may be put to the voters

BY KATHRYN DENTATO HERNANDO SUN STAFF

The Hernando County School Board is starting to review their budget in preparation for this year’s budget hearings. There was a preliminary discussion of increasing taxes to fill the expected budget shortfall. The discussion included raising the milage rate .5 or 1 mils: raising the milage rate .5 mils would generate $4.7 million and raising the milage rate 1 mil would generate $9.4 million.

The proposed 20182019 school budget was presented at the Hernando County School Board workshop on April 10, 2018. Kendra Sittig, Director of Budget, and Joyce McIntyre, Director of Finance and Purchasing, shared details from the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) from the 2018 legislative sessions. She also provided a timeline progression of each step of the process.

The FEFP ensures that students have access to appropriate education regardless of the economic situation or the area in which they live. FTE (Full-Time Enrollment) is based on the number of students actually enrolled

in the school district. The number includes Florida Virtual School students and those who attend school while in a Department of Juvenile Justice program. A weighted FTE takes into account the extra cost involved with educating ESE students, those with limited English proficiency, PACE, and students involved in technical education programs.

The FEFP also takes into account the district cost differential (DCD), which reflects the costs of goods/services compared with wage earnings in the district and the cost of hiring qualified educators and staff. A sparsity supplement is based on the wealth of the school district compared to the number of FTE (which generates funds) in a total of three high schools.

Comparing the most recent 2017-2018 figures with the proposed figures for 2018-2019, the unweighted FTE increased by only $55.17 compared to the weighted FTE (for the specialty programs), which jumped to $72.42 over last year. The DCD dropped by 0.06%. The amount of funds that the district receives per student will drop by $2.07 for the coming year.

Romano: "We have $22 million of needs and no funding."

The total taxable value for the school district is an overall increase of 5.87% over last year or just over $548 million. However, the decrease in the DCD over the past three years means that Hernando County receives less from the State, and that money is actually sent to larger districts to help cover their funding costs. The sparsity funds do help offset some of that loss, but not significantly. Sittig said that the base FEFP is a loss of actually $15,248.19.

Another consideration is the addition of new School Resource Officers (SROs), partially paid through the Safe Schools funding ($1,314,000). The district needs approximately $750,000 more to adequately fund the program, some of which will be covered by Hernando County. Funding for SROs has been worked out through September 2018 as the nearly $890,000 is being split by the county and the school district.

The County will also work with the school district to

continue to make school safety a priority.

Sitting said the budget considerations are “needs based” and are sent through the department/division heads for approval before moving to the cabinet level for review. By the end of the school year, the budget department will also meet with the board to give the projections for the end of the current budget year.

The projected 20182019 budget is also dependent upon the certified tax rolls. The estimate will be available for review by June 1. An update on the budget will be presented at another workshop on June 26, 2018.

The certified tax roll will be available July 17. Within five days, the TRIM advertisement and notices for the hearings on the budget will be given.

The budget hearings are scheduled for July 25 and Sept. 11, 2018. On Sept.

14, the Department of Education is sent the final budget from the district.

McIntyre offered two

suggestions which could be considered by the School Board with regard to adding millage to the tax bill – a two-year option (for either operating or capital outlay expenditures) and a four-year option (which would allow for both types of expenditures). The district is currently set at 1.500 mils, which is equivalent to $14.2 million in revenue.

An increase of .500 mils would add to the available budget by $4.7 million.

If the voters approved an increase to 1.00 mil, then another $9.4 million could be added.

Every increase will affect the homeowner, and at the highest suggested amount of 1.00 mils, a homeowner would have an additional $128.98 in taxes due, for example. Increasing to 2.00 mils would be $303.98. While a significantly higher amount, it does provide the funding to pay for safety of the children in the schools. As one board member stated, it was less than $1 per day.

It is important to note that the school district’s half cent sales tax, which is earmarked for capital outlay expenses has made big gains recently. In 2017 the half cent earned $30,000-40,000 per month

over the prior year’s earnings. As of Feb. 2018 there was $7.6 million ending cash on hand in the half cent sales tax fund.

To bring the proposal before the voters, Supervisor of Elections Shirley Anderson suggested that the August primary was the best choice. The HCSB would need to have the proposal to Anderson by June 22 so that the ballots could be printed or wait until the last week in July to have the item added to the November general election ballot.

The thought of a tax increase is not always pleasant. School Superintendent Dr. Lori Romano stated it this way, “At the end of the day, we are required to keep our students and our staff safe in our schools, and we have $22 million of needs and no funding.”

The HCSB will consider several other options such as issuing bonds or borrowing the money and call a special workshop to discuss including the measure on the primary or general election. Other school districts have put similar tax increases before the residents.

Bills Gov. Scott has signed into law

By HERNANDO SUN STAFF

As space permits, we will continue to publish the bills that Gov. Scott has signed from the last legislative session.

CS/CS/SB 1392 Criminal Justice – This bill increases transparency in the criminal justice system, authorizes the adult civil citation program, and revises the juvenile civil citation program.

SB 186 The Resign-to-Run Law – This bill makes changes to the law on running for public office for current office holders.

CS/CS/CS/HB 165 Written Threats to Conduct Mass Shootings or Acts of Terrorism – This bill prohibits a person from making, posting, or transmitting a threat to conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism in a way that allows another person to view the threat.

HB 185 Redirection of Fees to Tax Collectors – This bill allows Florida tax collectors to retain the processing fees for administering driver license knowledge and skills tests and processing reinstatements of suspended or revoked driver licenses.

HB 215 Motor Vehicles – This bill provides terms of use for autocycles and mobile carriers and prohibits local governments from preventing motor vehicle

access to limited transportation points of entry or exit from state universities.

CS/CS/HB 465 Insurance – This bill makes several changes to the insurance statutes, including insurance adjuster license examinations and the documents an insurer can submit for the Own-Risk Assessment compliance.

CS/HB 565 Excess Credit Hour Surcharges – This bill creates a refund for state university students with

excess credits who graduate within four years.

CS/HB 667 Beverage Law – This bill allows alcoholic beverage vendors to make deliveries based on electronic orders, such as smartphone applications, and authorizes third-party deliveries.

CS/CS/HB 731 Home Education – This bill provides greater flexibility to families administering home education programs.

CS/HB 961 Beverage Law – This

bill provides guidelines for a licensed malt beverage vendor to accept glassware from a distributor.

CS/CS/HB 1091 Early Learning – This bill establishes a statewide program accountability system for School Readiness providers.

CS/CS/HB 1211 Airboat Regulation – This bill requires airboat operators to meet safety requirements to give rides to passengers for-hire.

HCSO ARREST SUMMARIES Fish World Arcade Employee accused the Victim of Cheating ROBERTS, JOSHUA LAW-

Brooks, Joshua

RENCE YOB: 1995 OCCUPATION: FISH WORLD CHARGES: BATTERY Arrested at 04/13/2018 02:07 2997 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: "On 04/13/2018, the defendant and the victim got into a verbal altercation at Fish World (arcade) located at 2997 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606.

The altercation turned physical when the defendant wrapped his right arm around the victim’s upper chest/lower neck.

The defendant admitted to wrapping his arm around the victim's person.

It should be noted the altercation occurred due to the defendant, an employee of Fish World, accusing the victim of cheating, after the victim attempted to claim a winning prize.

The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where he was charged with one (1) count of Battery and held on a $1,000.00 bond."

"Things got out of control, I have anger management issues."

BROOKS, JOSHUA A YOB: 1995 TATTOO: ANGEL CHARGES: DOMESTIC

BATTERY Arrested at 04/13/2018 10:30 xxxxx Buckingham Way, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: "On 04/11/2018 the defendant and his wife, Caitlyn G, were returning home from attempting purchase marijuana. A verbal altercation had ensued in the vehicle and continued in the driveway of 12214 Buckingham Way. The verbal altercation turned physical between both parties, at which time the defendant struck Caitlyn in the left eye. During that time Caitlyn fell to the ground, which caused injury to her right shoulder.

In a non-custodial interview, the defendant would not reveal details but advised, "Things got out of control, I have anger management issues."

Caitlyn did have bruising to her left eye and a small petechiae spot just left of the iris. Caitlyn also had a large wound on the right shoulder which was "scabbed" over at the time of this report. Due to a delay in reporting the offense, EMS was not required.

The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident."

Attempted to Convince the Officer that She had no Drivers License or SSN KISSELL, CHERYL LYNN

LOCAL GOV & EDUCATION MEETINGS Brooksville Council Workshop - Budget Monday, April 23, 2018, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS School Board Mtgs April 24 2PM Workshop 6PM Regular District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 4/24/2018 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Brooksville Cemetery Advisory Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 3:00PM - 5:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS

YOB: 1958 CHARGES: DRIVERS LICENSE, PROVIDING FALSE NAME/INFO TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL Arrested at 04/13/2018 20:40 EASTSIDE AVE & LEHOUIER DR, BROOKSVILLE Arrest Summary: "On 04/13/2018, during proactive patrol in the area of Eastside Ave in Hernando County, Florida, I observed a silver in color Dodge four door bearing Florida tag: AVQA41, traveling on Eastside Ave near Lehouier Dr. I observed said vehicle to have an expired tag since 2014.

An ELVIS search of said tag revealed the tag to not pertain to said vehicle. I also observed the driver of this vehicle to not be wearing a seat belt at the time of the stop.

I proceeded to conduct a traffic stop on said vehicle at the

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It is with a tremendous amount of excitement yet some sadness that I submitted my resignation as Brooksville Parks & RecreClerk of the Circuit Court ation Advisory Board and Comptroller effecThursday, April 26, 2018, tive January 7, 2019. My 5:15PM irrevocable resignation is a requirement under Florida Board of County Commislaw so that I can qualify to sioners run for Circuit Judge.

Workshop It is a rare instance 5/1/2018 9:00 AM in life when we find a Government Center career that we are truly John Law Ayers Room passionate about. I know 20 N. Main Street that feeling well. I was Brooksville, FL 34601 passionate throughout my law enforcement career as HC Community Redevela police officer, FBI agent opment Agency and then as a prosecutor Regular Meeting under Brad King. I was 5/8/2018 12:00 AM also passionate about beGovernment Center ing your Clerk for much of John Law Ayers Room the time I have sat in this 20 N. Main Street BKSVL

intersection of Eastside Ave and Lehouier Dr. Contact was made with the sole occupant/driver of this vehicle (defendant). I asked the defendant to identify herself, as procedure to being on a traffic stop. The defendant then provided me a name of "Cassandra Kissell" (DOB: 02/22/1961). The defendant then advised she did not have a social security number and did not have any form of identification. A teletype search of the defendant’s driver’s license status revealed to be no records found for a driver’s license. I then walked back to the vehicle to reestablish contact with the driver. I began asking the driver questions that would help identify her, at which time the defendant stated she did not have to provide me any information due to only traveling in the vehicle and not driving the vehicle.

Due to the defendant’s lack of willingness to comply with the investigation and the defendant obstructing my lawful investigation, the defendant was asked to exit the vehicle. While I was attempting to detain the defendant, the defendant continued to resist and would not allow me to place handcuffs on her. After multiple attempts, I was able to successfully place her into custody.

During a search of the vehicle, I located an ID card within the driver’s black handbag which was located in the driver side seat. The identification card possessed a name of: Cheryl Kissell, DOB: 05/10/1958. The ID located matched the physical description of the driver of this vehicle. The defendant then advised she did not need a valid driver’s license in the state of Florida because she was not driving the vehicle, she was traveling in the vehicle. It was determined the defendant had provided me a false name and date of birth upon initial contact.

An ELVIS search confirmed the defendant to have only a valid identification card and had never had a driver’s license issued.

The defendant was placed into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident, where he is being held on a $3,000 bond, per the bond schedule."

“I left a message for my probation officer.”

DOMINGUEZ, WILLIAM YOB: 1991

TATTOO: ZAHIR - RT WRIST CHARGES: POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested at 04/14/2018 17:28 4250 STERLING HILL BLVD,

SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: "On 04/14/2018 I was dispatched to the Sterling Hill South Clubhouse located at 4250 Sterling Hill Boulevard in reference to an area check for a suspicious person possibly using narcotics at a picnic table.

Upon arrival, I observed a male subject later identified as the defendant, William Dominguez, to be sitting at a picnic table facing the entrance. I approached the defendant and explained my presence. During the consensual encounter I asked the defendant if he had anything illegal on him and he uttered “no, you can check” then began pulling everything out of his pockets. He threw a Newport cigarette pack onto the picnic table in front of him which subsequently opened.

I asked the defendant if there was anything illegal in the cigarette pack in which he advised “no, go ahead and check.” I then looked inside the cigarette pack and observed a small clear plastic wrapper bunched up in the bottom, and two red plastic straws. I then removed the wrapper and I observed two small pieces of a white substance in the bottom of the wrapper. I then read the defendant Miranda from my agency issues Miranda card in which the defendant interrupted multiple times uttering, “I already know what it says.”

The defendant then advised he understands all points of Miranda and wished to answer questions. I asked the defendant what the white pieces were in the bottom of the plastic wrapper in which he replied “Xanax 2MG.” I then asked if it originally was a round pill or oblong and he advised oblong and he only had one. I then asked the defendant what the straws were in which he replied “I use them to snort the Xanax.” He went on to say he is currently on probation in Tampa and didn’t want to get into trouble. The defendant was then taken into custody.

The defendant advised he is currently on probation for Fleeing to Elude in Tampa for a term for 3 years. I asked the defendant if he was supposed to be in Spring Hill and he explained “I left a message for my probation officer.” The defendant is also having his probation violated due to the above charges (See case #2018-11401).

A wants and warrants check revealed the defendant did have an active warrant out of Miami, Florida for Driving with License Suspended but Miami Dade advised they would not extradite. The defendant also had an active warrant from North Carolina for Child Support but they also would not extradite.

The defendant was provided a court date of 05/07/2018 at the Hernando County Courthouse at 0830hrs in courtroom E. The defendant was provided with a bond of $2,000 for possession of Alprazolam and $1,000 for each count of Possession of Paraphernalia totaling a total bond of $4,000.

The defendant also is held on a no bond status due to violating his probation (201811401)."

“This isn’t my roach” SCLESKY, LUEQUITA MATTRICE

seat. I am so incredibly grateful to Karen Nicolai for giving me the opportunity to learn from her and later supporting me to succeed her in office. I feel almost apologetic in leaving but I know what that passion feels like and am ready to find it again as your next Circuit Judge.

The hardest part about resigning will be leaving the team of amazing professionals that make up this complex organization.

So few people know what the Clerk does and my team has been committed to making sure that when you do interact with our office you never leave saying “typical government.”

I am truly excited about this next chapter in my professional life. There are nearly 800,000 people

in the 5th Circuit and I hope to meet as many of them as possible. As with any election, this process should be treated like a long job interview with the outcome being your vote on August 28th. Thank you for the chance to serve Hernando County as your Clerk and I look forward to our interview.

— Don

Sheriff 's Office Attorney Joel Fritton announces his run for Clerk of Court

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Joel Fritton has served as legal advisor for Sheriff Al Nienhuis for the past 5 years. Prior to that, he was a prosecutor. Fritton eleased the following statement on Tuesday April 17, “Clerk of Court and Comptroller for Hernando County is a complex and tremendously im-

portant job where relevant experience is critical. It is a role that requires a person with qualifications and experience to ensure that the nearly half-a-billiondollars in tax payer funds, in the custody of the Clerk, are properly accounted for, managed appropriately, and spent lawfully. As the top financial authority for the county, the position requires a person

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well-equipped and strong enough to act as the county's financial watchdog in overseeing the spending and the audit process of all County funds.” Fritton possesses the relevant educational qualifications and local government experience to seamlessly transition and hit the ground running in taking over as the next Clerk and Comptroller of Hernando

County. Fritton went on to say, “I offer continued stability for the citizens, consumers, and employees, in this important role of community trust and ensure that the Clerk’s Office will put the people first, and I do not take the responsibilities incumbent on this office lightly.”

YOB: 1991 CHARGES: POSS OF COCAINE, POSS OF MARIJUANA, TAMPER PHYS EDIV/ ALT/DEST/CONC, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested at 04/15/2018 00:45 CORTEZ BLVD & BROOKRIDGE BLVD, BROOKSVILLE Arrest Summary: "On 04/14/2018, during proactive patrol in the area of Cortez Blvd and the Suncoast Parkway in Hernando County, Florida, I observed a gray in color Honda Civic four door bearing Florida temporary tag: CDH7756, traveling westbound on Cortez Blvd. I observed said vehicle to not have any rear running tail lamps. I continued to conduct a traffic stop on said vehicle at the intersection of Cortez Blvd and Brookridge Blvd. Contact was made with the driver of this vehicle (defendant). While interviewing the driver of the vehicle, I detected an odor consistent with burnt marijuana, at which time in plain view, I observed a small brown cigar which contained a green leafy substance consistent with marijuana located in the center console of the vehicle. I then observed the defendant to place the vehicle insurance paperwork and vehicle registration forms over the marijuana cigar in an attempt of concealing the narcotics. At that time I asked the defendant what she was concealing. The defendant advised, “This isn’t my roach”, and proceeded to throw the marijuana cigar into a grass lot. The defendant was then asked to exit the vehicle.

Momentarily, I canvassed the area where the defendant had thrown the cigar. The cigar was later located and 0.1 grams of the green leafy substance within the cigar was field tested which resulted with positive results for THC content.

Due to the odor detected and probable cause established a search of the vehicle was conducted during the search I located a small red book bag located in the passenger seat.

Within the book bag I discovered a clear plastic baggie containing 2.3 grams of a white rock substance consistent with Crack-Cocaine, a field test of this substance revealed there to be positive results for Cocaine. Alongside was a black digital scale. The scale contained a white powdery substance residue consistent with cocaine residue. A field test of this residue was conducted which resulted in positive results for Cocaine.

The defendant was placed into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident where she is being held on a $12,000 bond per the bond schedule."

"No, but I figured since I was on private property you wouldn't be able to stop me."

FLEMING, NIGEL DEANE YOB: 1984 TATTOO: WOMAN TATTOO CHARGES: POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested at 04/15/2018 02:30 12451 LOMBARDY ST, SPRING HILL Arrest Summary: "On 04/15/2018 during proactive

patrol in the area of Mariner Blvd and Cortez Blvd in Hernando County, Florida, I observed a gold in color Nissan pickup truck bearing Florida tag: 12SCG, traveling southbound on Mariner Blvd.

An ELVIS search of said tag

revealed the tag to come back to a 2004 silver Chrysler utility vehicle.

At this time, I conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Mariner Blvd and Lombardy Street, with the final stop being located at 12451 Lombardy Street. Contact was made with the driver and owner of the vehicle (defendant) and the front seat passenger (co-defendant) of this vehicle. I asked if the driveway of the residence the defendant pulled into is his residence. The defendant stated, "No, but I figured since I was on private property you wouldn't be able to stop me." I asked if there was any illegal contraband/narcotics inside the vehicle, at which time the defendant replied, "No". The defendant then granted and expressed consent of the vehicle, by saying, "There is nothing in there, go head and look." The defendant was then asked to exit the vehicle, while I conducted a search of the vehicle. The search revealed a clear plastic baggie which contained 0.7 grams of a crystal-like substance and ten, yellow, rectangular pills imprinted " R039"with the total weight of 2.6 grams. The crystal-like substance and the pills were located inside a black speaker that was sitting on the center console, that was directly in between the driver and passenger seat.

Search of said pills via DRUGS.COM revealed said pills to be Alprazolam which is a schedule 4 controlled substance.

The crystal-like substance, consistent with Methamphetamine, was field tested which resulted with positive results via NARCO TEST KIT for methamphetamine.

The defendant was charged accordingly for said contraband and was transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident. The defendant is being held on a $5,000 bond.

He will have a court date of 05/15/2018 at the Hernando County Courthouse in Courtroom "D" at 09:00 hours."

Her vehicle’s “ball joints” were causing her failure to maintain single lane BICKETT, SAVANNAH SIMONE YOB: 1995 TATTOO: UNK CURSIVE WRITING CHARGES: POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSS OF MARIJUANA, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested at 04/16/2018 01:50 CORTEZ BLVD & GRIFFIN RD, BROOKSVILLE

Voters to weigh 13 ballot proposals in November

by Lloyd Dunkelberger NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE --- Florida voters will get a chance to decide in November whether 13 is a lucky or unlucky number.

The state Constitution Revision Commission, which meets every 20 years, finished its work Monday night after approving eight proposed constitutional amendments for the Nov. 6 general-election ballot.

Those eight proposals will join five other measures already on the ballot, including three approved by the Legislature and two approved in petition drives, to bring the total to 13.

The constitutional revisions proposed by the Legislature include an expansion of the homestead property-tax exemption and a requirement for two-thirds votes by future legislatures when raising taxes or fees. The petition-drive measures would allow voters to decide on future expansions of casino gambling and would restore voting rights to felons who have served their sentences.

The 13 measures on the November ballot will be the most voters have faced since 1998, the last time the Constitution Revision Commission met and put nine amendments on the ballot. Voters approved eight of the nine amendments as well as four constitutional changes sought by the Legislature.

In 1978, the commission advanced eight ballot proposals, which all were rejected by voters, along with a citizens’ initiative on casino gambling.

This year will be the first time that ballot measures from the commission will have to be approved by at least 60 percent of voters. Florida increased the margin for approval of constitutional amendments from a majority vote to 60 percent in 2006.

In the past two decades, over the course of 11 general elections, the average number of constitutional amendments on the ballot has been more than seven, ranging from a low of three measures in 2014 to the high of 13 proposals in 1998 and this year.

It is typical for some measures to fail, although in 2004 and 2006 voters approved all 14 amendments on the ballot in those two years. But in 2012, when voters faced 11 amendments, all passed by the Legislature, they rejected eight of the measures.

One of the more-controversial aspects of this year’s commission proposals is that six of the eight measures bundle together multiple subjects. As an example, what will appear on the ballot as Amendment 9 combines a proposed ban on offshore oil drilling with a proposed ban on vaping in the workplace.

Two of the proposed constitutional amendments are limited to single subjects, including one measure that would ban greyhound racing in the state. In total, the eight ballot measures group 20 proposals that were debated and advanced by the commission.

Brecht Heuchan, chairman of the panel’s Style and Drafting Committee, which put together the final See CRC, Page 4

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Auditor:county financial condition "solid," but general fund reserves low

By JULIE B. MAGLIO HERNANDO SUN STAFF

Hernando County hired the Auditors Purvis and Gray to conduct the annual financial auditwhich must be completed

by Florida statute. Audit Partner Mark White explained to commissioners on Tuesday April 10, that the primary scope of the audit is the “expression of an opinion on the financial documents- that they are fairly presented in accordance with general accounting principles so they can be relied upon for the financial information that it contains.”

White remarked, “Generally, we find you all to be solid. We did note that the general fund while staying within its budget did use $2.6 million of its balance carried forward which leaves the county with a little over $20 million of fund balance in the general fund and many of you all may remember that some of that has been advanced to the fire rescue fire fund. Approximately $7 million of that… That leaves you roughly with about $14 million. I think if we had any financial condition comments or concerns, we would just highlight that your general fund reserves are probably on the low side at this point.”

In order to solve the fire rescue budgetary problems, Commissioners did adopt a .5 mil Fire Rescue Municipal Service Taxation Unit for FY 20172018, however White as well as board members agreed that come October,

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Be Prepared- Lengthy Ballot for the 2018 General Election

fying issues, performing Submitted by Shirley Anderson, Supervisor of research and possibly recommending changes to Elections the Constitution.

Proposed constitutional Get ready: Election Day 2018 is fast approaching. revisions on the ballot must secure at least 60 With approximately 200 percent voter approval to days until the General are included in the report become law. A list of the Election on November 6, FIRE RESCUE - FIRE and FEMA reimbursements 2018 the ballot is quickly final revisions approved FUND BALANCES AT END OF YEAR will be accounted for in by the CRC are provided filling up. On April 16, FY2018.

7 million 7,000,000 below; the full text of the Constitutional ReviCommissioner Allocco each revision is available sion Commission (CRC) inquired about standard on flcrc.gov: approved eight revisions policy when estimating the that will be placed on the • P 6001: Rights of percent of taxable value 6 million 6,000,000 Crime Victims; Judges 2018 General Election collected while budgeting. ballot in addition to the • P 6002: First ReWhite said that assuming sponder and Military five initiative proposals a 95% return is standard.

Member Survivor Benealready positioned. It is “The idea is you want to 5 million fits; Public Colleges and 5,000,000 never too early to begin try to be as realistic as researching and preparing Universities possible,” White stated.

• P 6003: School Board to vote. Remember there Allocco further quesTerm Limits and Duties; are three easy ways to tioned Amy Gillis, the Public Schools 4 million vote; vote by mail, vote 4,000,000 county’s new budget di• P 6004: Prohibits early and on Election rector on this front. Gillis Offshore Oil and Gas Day. explained that the county Drilling; Prohibits Vaping assumed a 97% return for in Enclosed Indoor WorkAbout the Florida 3,000,000 3 million FY 2017, but had in the Constiturion Revision places past always assumed 95%. Commision (CRC) • P 6005: State and Lo“Basically you’re setting cal Government Structure yourself up for a deficit,” Once every 20 years, and Operation 2 million 2,000,000 remarked Allocco.

Florida's Constitution • P 6006: Property Gillis explained while provides for the creation reviewing data from previ- of a 37-member reviRights; Removal of Obsoous years- some collected lete Provision; Criminal sion commission for the 1 million near 97% and others were 1,000,000 Statutes purpose of reviewing around 94% and she sur• P 6007: Lobbying and Florida's Constitution mised that it is just depen- and proposing changes Abuse of Office by Public dent on the economy. for voter consideration.

Officers 0 0 Commissioner NicholThe Constitution Revi• P 6012: Dog Racing son agreed with Allocco’s sion Commission (CRC) stance on not assuming meets for approximately greater than 95%. one year, traveling the Chairman Champion (1,000,000) State of Florida, identi2014 2015 2016 2017 warned that if budgets 2015 2014 2016 2017 Fund Balance 6,365,490 2,958,806 317,047 (468,350) 2,958,806 6,365,490 317,047 (468,350) from constitutionals come in with 4-6% increases like The fire rescue fund balance dropped below zero in 2017- in the recent past- “That’s The Hernando Sun causing the county to have to advance $7 million to the just not going to be possiNewspapers in Education Program Fire Rescue fund from the General fund. To remedy the situation, the BOCC set the fire MSTU at .5 mil for FY 2018. ble.”

“I don’t know about you Our Newspapers in Education program is guys, but I'm not raising now in full swing. We are currently delivering the county’s bills may be any county and the general taxes. Hopefully you guys 350 newspapers to schools across the county are in the same boat with hard to pay. Citizens will fund reserves are on the each week. me and we need to cut,” he not have paid their tax bills low side...”

The Newspapers in Education program said. yet, revitalizing the coffers.

On a positive note he serves to familiarize young readers to newspaTwo days following the White stated, “The tax explained that the county pers and how to read them. Newspapers are April 10 BOCC meeting, bills don’t go out until has very low bonded and provided to teachers for them to incorporate Budget Manager Pam November. Ad valorem tax indebtedness and in FY into their curriculum, thus giving students in our Lee was terminated due collections don’t come in 2017, there was no new community a source of local knowledge. to overestimating reveuntil mid to late November. bonded and indebtedness.

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County's legal notice expenditures

By JULIE B. MAGLIO HERNANDO SUN EDITOR

Toward the end of the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday April 10, 2018, Chairman Steve Champion brought up legal notice expenditures for the county, noting that the county spends over $100,000 annually, publishing notices through the Tampa Bay Times newspaper.

Florida’s Sunshine Law requires governmental entities to publish legal/ public notices in order to notify citizens of upcoming meetings, hearings, tax notices, tax sales, zoning changes, comprehensive plan changes, etc.

The legal notice requirements are an attempt to notify the public before something major takes place. This offers the

public a chance to be heard before a change to the law is enacted, taxes are raised, or important discussions take place. If the public does not receive a notification they miss out on their chance to be heard. Newspapers have always provided a centralized location for citizens to access information which legal notice publication law takes into account.

How legal notices are published is defined by state law. A county or city cannot just post it on their website or social media.

Only newspapers who have met a specific set of requirements can publish a legal notice including: - Publishing once a week or more - Entered as Periodicals Matter through the US Post Office in the county in which they are published

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proposals considered by the commission Monday, defended the use of grouping, noting it was done by the two prior commissions in 1998 and 1978.

Commission Chairman Carlos Beruff said he was pleased with the outcome of the work.

“From protecting our state and territorial waters from oil drilling to strengthening our ethics laws, I commend my fellow commissioners for their hard work and leadership representing the people of Florida,” Beruff said in a statement. “We are grateful to the thousands of Floridians who participated in this historic process and look forward to letting voters have the final say in November.”

Here are the commission measures headed to the November ballot, with the ballot numbers: --- VICTIMS’ RIGHTS AND JUDGES (Amendment 6): It would establish a series of rights for crime victims, including the right to be notified of major developments in criminal cases and the right to be heard in legal proceedings. It would increase the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. It would provide that judges or hearing officers should not necessarily defer to the interpretation of laws and rules by governmental agencies in legal proceedings.

--- FIRST RESPONDERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION: (Amendment 7): It would require the payment of death benefits when law enforcement officers, paramedics, correctional officers and other first responders are killed while performing official duties. It also would apply to Florida National Guard and active-duty military members stationed in Florida. It would establish a governance system for the 28 state and community colleges. It would require a supermajority vote by university boards of trustees and the Board of Governors when raising student fees.

- Newspapers for sale to the public and contain information of interest to the general public - 25% English language - In existence for one year - Less than 75% advertising content- per the US Post Office - Periodical publications be “formed of printed sheets” per the US Post Office - At least 50 percent of the publication’s distribution go to persons who have paid above a nominal price per the US Post Office.

With the internet, the requirement for legal notices to be printed in a newspaper, may seem antiquated.

Chairman Champion advocated for the county to be able to place their public notices on their own website and a revamping of the

--- PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Amendment 8): It would impose an eight-year term limit on school board members. It would allow an alternative process for approving public schools, including charter schools, rather than by local school boards. It would establish a requirement for the teaching of civic literacy in public schools.

--- OIL DRILLING AND VAPING (Amendment 9): It would prohibit drilling for gas and oil in state coastal waters and ban vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes in workplaces.

--- GOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE (Amendment 10): It would require all charter-county governments to have elected constitutional officers, including sheriffs. It would lead to the Legislature beginning its annual session in January in even-numbered years. It would create an Office of Domestic Security and Counterterrorism in the Department of Law Enforcement. It would revise the constitutional authority for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

--- PROPERTY RIGHTS AND HIGHSPEED RAIL (Amendment 11): It would remove language that prohibits “aliens ineligible for citizenship” from owning property. It would remove obsolete language that authorizes a high-speed rail system. It would revise language to make clear that the repeal of a criminal statute does not affect the prosecution of any crime committed before the repeal.

--- ETHICS (Amendment 12): It would impose a six-year lobbying ban on former state elected officials, state agencies heads and local elected officials. It would also create a new ethics standard that would prohibit public officials from obtaining a “disproportionate benefit” from their actions while in office.

--- GREYHOUND RACING (Amendment 13): It would ban greyhound racing at Florida tracks after Dec. 31, 2020.

state public notice law.

The last time substantial changes were made to public notice law was in 2012.

Among the changes was the requirement for newspapers to begin uploading each published legal notice to a statewide database: floridapublicnotices.com.

This was done in an effort to adapt to the increasing digital consumption of news and information.

The governmental entity has the option of contracting with a newspaper to publish their public notices or can request that a newspaper publish a notice outside of a contract on a per notice basis.

Full Disclosure: The Hernando Sun newspaper is qualified to publish legal notices.

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Middle School students compete in Brain Bowl

BY SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN STAFF

Fans of Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit would have enjoyed the Brain Bowl that took place on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Powell Middle School.

Students from seven Hernando County middle schools participated in the 26th Annual Brain Bowl sponsored by the Rotary Club of Spring Hill. More than ninety students representing Parrott, West Hernando, Powell and Fox Chapel Middle Schools, as well as Challenger, Explorer and Winding Waters K-8 Schools competed in this challenging and exciting event.

Each school was divided into two teams that competed against every other school in a total of seven rounds. The teams each had a student captain and co-captain, while teachers from each school acted as coaches.

The students take the competition very seriously and, in some cases, spend several months preparing for the big day.

Eighth-grader Cohen Harvey, captain of the Powell Middle School team stated, “We've been practicing every Monday since the beginning of the year. Our coaches find questions for the teams to practice with.”

An enthusiastic crowd of parents and students assembled in the Powell Middle School cafeteria to cheer on their teams.

School Superintendent Lori Romano addressed the group.

“The theme for this year's brain bowl is

'game on.' It's an athletic event of the mind,” Ms. Romano stated.

With Libby Way as chairperson of the event, other members of the Spring Hill Rotary Club acted as scorekeepers, timekeepers, judges and questioners. The club purchases the questions from a company in Colorado and the questions cover all areas of knowledge: Math, Science, Geography, History, Civics, etc.

Although some of the questions may be relatively easy for an average middle- schooler to answer, many are quite difficult. The rules of the game are rigid also. The “quizzer” reads the questions and the contestant hits a buzzer if he or she thinks they know the answer. Then the contestant has to wait to be recognized before answering.

If the answer is correct, the team scores a point.

If the answer is wrong, the team loses a point and the questioner gives the correct answer.

The students have just five seconds after the question is read to come up with the right answer, except in the case of math questions. Then they are allowed thirty seconds and are also permitted to use pencil and paper to work out the answer.

For eighth grader Xinia Rogers, one of the team captains from Fox Chapel Middle School, this was her first time competing in the Brain Bowl. She expressed a feeling that many of the students must have had.

“This morning I was a little nervous, but [after

a couple of rounds] I feel okay now.”

The teams are not necessarily made up of a school's Honor Roll students or so-called “brainiacs.” The main criteria for being on the team is to attend the meetings regularly and take it seriously.

Eighth-grader Christian Rios, team captain for Explorer K-8, commented, “We had a meeting where anyone who wanted to join the team could be there. We eliminated people who couldn't be at the practices. Then we had to eliminate the kids who didn't show up to every single meeting. We had to limit it [the team] to fourteen people.”

A large number of local businesses helped to support the Brain Bowl in various ways.

Chick-Fil-A provided lunch to all the contestants. Sir Speedy Printing and Marketing printed the programs and other materials.

The following businesses also contributed: Bangz, Etc., Behavioral Health Associates, Capital City Bank, Coffee News Suncoast, Davis Family Hearing Center, Direct Lending Services, Hernando Classroom Teachers Association, Joni Industries, Marsha Reiniers Insurance Services, Dr. V.P. Nagarajan, National Life Group/Michael Patton, Papa Joe's, Pathways Counseling Center, Pinch-A-Penny (Kass Circle), Raymond James Financial Services/Carol McElroy & Mike Lovelock, Register Chevrolet, Robinson & Company, CPA's, Terlep Chiropractic, Tropic

Challenger students wearing their 1st place medallions. Left to right: Makayah Rees, Khushi Patel, Nathan Carter, Myles Morgan, Misa Viveiros, Keith Scott (Captain), Nolan Kelly, Rachel LaRiviera, Paul Oliveri, Vishnu Malhorta (Captain), David Bond, Emily Gembicki-Martins, Samantha Garcia. Not pictured: Victoria Fuerst. Front row (coaches), left to right: Victoria Jasztal and Danielle Gembicki.

West Hernando students wearing their 2nd place medallions. Left to right: Alyssa Simms, Eric Hurley Jr., Coach Lisa Crooks, Maysie Buchheister (Captain), Jenny Yaekel (Captain), Donna Knox, Wyatt Hallet, Taylor Haywood, Logan Armand, Connor Muller, Gabrielle Harvey, Braden Bolton. Not pictured: Coach Donna Carmack.

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After the seventh round was played, the two semi-finalists were determined by the total number of rounds won – not necessarily the teams with the highest number of total points.

Then these two teams went “head-to-head” for a final round to decide the winner and runner-up.

At the end of the final round Challenger K-8 beat West Hernando Middle School with a score of 9-4. Each member of the two teams was awarded a medallion.

The winning school also received a plaque.

Although only a handful of students competed in the final round, all the students can be congratulated for the effort they put into the contest. It's a good bet that many will be back to compete in next year's Brain Bowl.

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If caught early, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is nearly 100 percent.

Oak Hill Hospital offers state-of-the-art 3D mammography screenings which can not only detect breast cancer at least 15 months earlier, but also reduces the chance of callbacks for additional testing, provides less radiation exposure, less time in compression and a system to reduce discomfort. Join us as Dr. Alene Wright, breast surgeon on staff at Oak Hill Hospital, Cheryl Whitman, RN, CBCN, and Michelle Ryder, RTRM, both on staff at Oak Hill Hospital, discuss the history of and advances in women’s imaging. Presentation followed by a Q&A session. Participants are encouraged to prepare their questions ahead of time.

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School District removes all Moton Elementary school teachers

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The termination of all teachers at Moton Elementary School in Brooksville came as an effort to prevent a repeatedly failing school from permanent closure, temporary closure and reopening as a charter school or turnover to an outside educational company.

Karen Jordan PIO estimates that between 47 and 17 teachers will be placed at other schools and some have announced retirement. Twenty-six teachers are on an annual contract and can apply to any open position in the district.

Teachers seeking a position at Moton for the 2018-19 school year will be able to apply or re-apply. “All teachers new to Moton would you receive

the same professional development and school orientation that any new staff member would receive,” said Jordan.

Jordan remarked that funding was not a driver in the decision to terminate the teachers and there would not have been negative financial consequences.

School Board members were notified of the terminations prior to Moton staff.

Brent Gaustad was recently placed as Moton principal with the resignation of Joe Frana.

Gaustad was reassigned from D.S. Parrott Middle School, where he brought their grade up from a D in 2014 to a B in 2017.

Gaustad has over 11 years of school leadership experience.

FDOT to accelerate roundabout construction at US Hwy 98

By LISA MACNEIL Hernando Sun Staff

At the April 10, 2018 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, Hernando County Engineer Scott Herring advised the board that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has accelerated construction of the roundabout at US Hwy 98 and Citrus Way (CR 491) due to the accident history at that location. FDOT came to the Department of Public Works with a proposal to include landscaping as part of the construction, with the understanding that Hernando County be in charge of maintenance.

The design phase of the project was originally slated to begin between fiscal years 2019-2020, and construction beginning during the 2022 fiscal year. However, after additional safety

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review and evaluation of the intersection, FDOT moved this project’s timeline, with Preliminary Engineering funding being added during this fiscal year (2018) for the design of the project and construction funds will be added to the fiscal years 2019 and 2020.

According to Herring, FDOT can build in landscaping after the construction of the roundabout, for which they will be responsible to maintain.

Herring recommends this course, since his staff is unable to provide the needed maintenance, and it would need to be contracted through an outside agency.

Commissioner John Allocco motioned to decline FDOTs offer, which was seconded by Commissioner Jeff Holcomb. The board voted unanimously against the proposal.

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Flohana boat pickup at Rogers Park

the headspring. that the board is unaware appearance of authority According to Johnson, of that will be found by from Flohana’s perspecFlohana’s kayaks are “citizens being watchtive. In a case such as this, accounted for in the 70 dogs.” the true authority is still On August 22, 2017, boats launched-per-hour Deputy County Adbound by the contract.

Parks and Recreation requirements of Boatministrator Jeff Rogers No further action is Manager Harry Johnson suspects that prior leaderbeing considered at this sought approval for a con- ing in Florida. Since the ship may have permitted time, and The Hernando cession contract for Guest August 22, 2017 contract only allows for one vessel the practice, and accordSun will continue to folServices Inc., known, and ing to Coller, by law the low developments relating doing business as Boating rental agency to pick up in Rogers Park, Parks and contract is still valid due to the Weeki Wachee in Florida.

Recreation has allowed to county staff having the River.

At that time, Johnson Flohana to enter the park did not mention that an with a vehicle to pick existing contract already up kayaks after Florida allowed Flohana, LLC to Boating has completed pick up kayaks at Rogers 4/17/2018 BAYPORT, FL 8727151 Tidal Data Print View their pickups at the end of Park.

Flohana’s existing the day. contract was not voted on Help Print The core problem is that or signed by the Board of U.S. Secretary of Educa- after her days in the White staff signed the contract County Commissioners House, and her work has tion Betsy DeVos released with Flohana, and the (BOCC), and expires on the following statement on changed thousands upon BOCC was unaware that September 30, 2018. A the passing of former First thousands of families’ the contract existed, orNOAA/NOS/CO­OPS countywide memo was lives for generations by Lady Barbara Bush: Tide Predictions at 8727151, BAYPORT FL was inFrom 2018/04/20 12:00 AM LST/LDT to 2018/04/27 11:59 PM LST/LDT effect at the time issued by Attorney Garth helping them unlock the “Barbara Bush was a they voted for Boating Coller4.0to immediately 4.0 power of literacy. woman of grace, wit, perin Florida to conduct prohibit the practice going 3.31 “I extend my heartfelt severance and character. operations on the Weeki forward.

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By LISA MACNEIL Hernando Sun Staff

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IN, OUT & ABOUT Writing Your Life Stories - WH 4/25/2018 10:15 - 11:45 AM Registration is open "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.

storytime featuring stories, bouce rhymes, songs and more just for babies and their caregivers.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - SH 4/25/2018 10:30 AM - 12 PM Topic: Bringing Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Yard

Movies @ your library - SH 4/26/2018 2 - 4 PM A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment.

Storytime - EH 4/25/2018 10:30 - 11 AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Financial Management Series - SH 4/25/2018 2 - 4PM This month's topic: Calendar Based Budgeting Earth Day Craft for Teens - SH 4/25/2018 5 - 6 PM Earth Day 2018 is here! Come to the library to celebrate Earth Day and discuss what we can do to help the Earth while creating crafts out of recycled materials.

April 26 Baby Storytime - BV 4/26/2018 10 - 11 AM A

Working with Computer Files - EH 4/26/2018 10AM - 12 PM Registration is open Learn to save, organize, find, edit and delete your computer files.

Toddler Storytime -SH 4/26/2018 10:30 - 11 AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - SH 4/26/2018 11:15 AM - 12 PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Internet Q&A - EH 4/26/2018 12:15 - 1:15 PM Registration is open

Socrates Cafe - WH 4/26/2018 5 - 7 PM 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 Beginner Strum and Sing - SH 4/26/2018 5 - 6:30 PM Pajama Storytime - BV 4/26/2018 6 - 6:30 PM Enjoy an evening storytime filled with stories, songs, and more! Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite pair of pajamas. Milk and Cookies will be served at the end of the program.

April 27 Baby Storytime - WH 4/27/2018 10 - 10:30 AM Registration is open A Storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

Toddler Storytime - WH 4/27/2018 10:30 - 11 AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Signing for Everyday Living - SH 4/27/2018 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Spring Hill Branch Library SEFL is a crash course in basic ASL for learners at any skill level.

Signing for Everyday Living - SH 4/27/2018 1 - 2:30 PM SEFL is a crash course in basic AL1/1 for learners at any skill level.

Preschool Storytime - WH 4/27/2018 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Tech Tutors - EH 4/27/2018 2:30 - 4:30 PM Not quite sure how to use your device? Do you have any questions or concerns?

Grab your gadget and stop by!

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 4/27/2018 12 - 2 PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only. Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

International Jazz Day Concert - SH 4/27/2018 3 - 4:30 PM Join us as we celebrate International Jazz Day (April 30) with a live early concert performed by members of the Hernando Jazz Society!

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LRMA announces two new exhibitions

by HERNANDO SUN STAFF

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art dives into summer with two new exhibitions celebrating contemporary photography at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art. Selina Román: A Liminal State and The Museum Project opens to the public Sunday, April 29, 2018, with eighty photographs on display combined between the two exhibitions.

Selina Román captures the quirky, darker side of Florida and the spaces in between, while The Museum Project showcases a recent donation of contemporary photographs by nationally known artists Barry Andersen, Darryl Curran, Robert Fichter, Suda House, Sheila Pinkel, Bonnie Schiffman, Michael Stone and Robert von Sternberg, who pioneered experimental techniques in black and white and color photography.

A Gallery Talk featuring Selina Román will occur on Thursday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m.

About the Exhibitions Selina Román: A Liminal State April 29 – Sept. 23, 2018 Changing Exhibition Galleries Seductive and mysterious, the characters in Selina Román’s photographs offer an intimate, yet unsettling glimpse into a transient world full of the colors and glittering textures of vintage Florida. Through more than fifty photographs and props, Selina Román: A Liminal State explores the ambiguous, underlying narratives found in the spaces between the quickly vanishing glamour of old Florida and the temporary feeling of the artist’s native state.

Selina Román: A Liminal State features four series of color photographs, in which Román explores a transitional state of being by combining different facets of the Florida landscape, interior spaces and experimental narratives. Using formal and conceptual methods such as staged and straight photography, appropriation, and video, Román confronts established perceptions and norms, and offers a new framework for contemplation In her series Confidence Tastes Like a Low Slung Cloud, Román’s playful juxtapositions of costumed bathing beauties with sparkling props in the natural Florida landscape hint at a bygone era. Revelations in Purgatory explores the quirky side of Florida by

pulling back the curtains on the idyllic beauty, subtle nuances and outside perceptions of this beautiful but transient state. Román’s ethereal series of enlarged Polaroid pictures captures moments that look like distant memories, as if they emerged from a time capsule.

In "Please Disturb" Román uses vintage, Florida motel rooms as her studio and muse to personify a temporary, or liminal, state of being.

In this series, through a lush sense of color and rich texture, Román lures the viewer into a surreal world that remains within the confines of each room’s temporary space like a mysterious secret.

Collaborating with her models using costumes and props, Román creates voyeuristic scenes that become portraits of mostly faceless alter egos that are intimate, yet impersonal and they create a sense of uneasiness.

Included in this exhibition are images from Román’s series Please Disturb: LRMA Edition, a special collaboration between the artist and members of the LRMA community in July 2017, which also includes some of the props Román uses TOP: Gene Wilder, 1989 by Bonnie Schiffman (2017) to immerse visitors in her Selina Roman- Bubble Wrap Silhouette BOTTOM: Darryl Curran Backyard Seascape (Table) experiences.

Born in 1978, in teaches at Hillsborough LRMA’s contemporary of contemporary permanent collections of 130 Tampa, Florida, Román Community College photography collection as spectives, diverse styles, museums, universities, earned a Bachelor of and the Art Institute of an educational resource concepts and photolibraries, municipalities Fine Arts degree in print Tampa. for students, scholars and graphic processes. These and hospital foundations journalism from the Uni- Related Event: the public. A selection of artists have pioneered throughout the United “An Evening with Selina thirty photographs from versity of South Florida experimental techniques States, as well as AustraRomán” in 2001. She began her the donation will be on in traditional and digital lia, Canada, and France.

Thursday, June 21, 2018 display. career as a journalist and formats and have contrib- Some of these notable 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. later became immersed Photographs by Barry uted to the contemporary institutions include the J. Leepa-Rattner Museum in Miami’s fashion Andersen, Darryl Curphotography movement Paul Getty Museum, Los of Art, Fine Arts Audiindustry as a photogran, Robert Fichter, Suda through their work as fine Angeles County Museum torium rapher. While shooting House, Sheila Pinkel, artists, documentarians of Art, Princeton UniRomán will give an fashion campaigns for a Bonnie Schiffman, Miand university professors. versity Art Museum and illustrated lecture in the local designer, Román chael Stone, Robert von The Museum Project Bibliothèque Nationale Fine Arts Auditorium, honed a personal photofollowed by a Q&A in Sternberg and Melanie has donated in excess of de France. graphic style that infused the exhibition gallery Walker reflect a multitude 3,000 prints to the perand cold beverages on elements of fashion and the museum’s terrace. reportage into her work.

Donations welcome.

In 2013, Román earned a Master of Fine The Museum Project Arts degree from the April 29 – Sept. 23, Lunch * Dinner * Sunset Cruises University of South Flor2018 Private Charters ida and since has gained Changing Exhibition Take in the sights of the beautiful notoriety for her concepGalleries Gulf waters of Hernando Beach while tual work, which quesenjoying food, beverages and more. All tions ideas of perception, A distinguished group cruises are catered by our favorite local power and femininity. In of American artists restaurants. From $44.99 + tax. addition to solo exhibiestablished The Musetions in Colorado and um Project in 2012 to 352- 232-8128 Florida, Román has also express gratitude for Reserve now for shown her work internainstitutional support of, Mother’s Day tionally and was awarded and commitment to, phocultural exchange artist tography as an art form, residencies in Barbados, and began donating work Jamaica and Suriname to museums and public through the Diaspocollections throughout ra Vibe Cultural Arts the country.

Incubator. Her work has In 2016, The Musebeen recognized through um Project invited the awards such as Best Con- Leepa-Rattner Museum ceptual Photographer in of Art to participate.

Creative Loafing’s Best After several months of the Bay 2015, in elite of reviewing more than contemporary exhibitions 400 images and consultat Art Basel in Miami ing with St. Petersburg and most recently, in the College photography Skyway exhibition at the faculty, the museum Ringling Museum of Art. selected fifty-four photoHernando Beach Marina, Slip #18 In 2017, she was awardgraphs that aligned with 4139 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach ed an Individual Artist its mission and scope. www.marinarosecruises.com USCG Licensed Captain Grant from Hillsborough This donation has made County. Román also a significant impact on

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Event Previews

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

NATURE COAST RELAY FOR LIFE FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 27-28, 2018

FREE BELLY DANCE CLASS TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2018 6-7 PM

April 20-22 & April 27-29 2018

at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church 200 Mount Fair Brooksville, FL 34601 For more information and to purchase tickets visit

www.liveoaktheatre.org or call 352-593-0027 Fri & Sat evening performances @7:30pm Sat & Sun matinee performances @2:30pm

Spring is here and summer is on it’s way! Grab your friends, join us, get FIT and have FUN! All while you learn the ancient, mystical art of belly dance. Belly dance strengthens and tones your core, and body overall. It is a low impact form of exercise. This class will introduce you to the 5 basic steps, and provide you with a brief history, along with the different styles of the art. Open to all skill levels. Ages 7 - 99. Registration: 6:45 to 7:10 pm - Class 7:15 to 8:30 pm. RSVP 352-540-1568 or DanceCraft1@ gmail.com

Relay For Life is a grass roots, community-based team event and is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by The Lake House is located at 1202 Kenlake Blvd., Spring volunteers in thousands of communities and 27 countries Hill, Fl and volunteers give of their time and effort to take action against cancer. At Relay For Life no donation is too small, each and every dollar counts. Donations to Relay For Life help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking cancer research, critical patient care services, education and prevention initiatives, and so much more.

The Nature Coast Relay For Life event will be held from 6 p.m. to 12 pm, (an 18-hour event) on April 27-28, 2018 to remember loved ones lost, honor survivors of all cancers, and raise money to help the American Cancer Society make a global impact on cancer.

Please consider joining us. Contact Andrea Ciesluk 813949-0291 ext 5603 Nature Coast High School is located at 4057 California St., Brooksville, FL

ARBOR DAY IN BROOKSVILLE FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018 10AM

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Oak Hill Hospital will host a Bowl-A-Thon with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 6 to 9 pm at Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. Public is invited to participate. Participation is $15 per bowler which includes three games and shoe rental. All tickets must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, contact Katie Stacy, Marketing Coordinator at 352597-6317. The Bowl-A-Thon includes a 50/50 chance drawing and a basket chance drawing.

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The City of Brooksville's Beautification Board and City Council Members are excited to announce they will be hosting the 29th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 27, 2018. Members of City Council, the Beautification Board, City staff, and the students and faculty of the Hernando High School's Project Looking Ahead program will participate in this year's celebration. In honor of National Arbor Day, Project Looking Ahead students are creating Arbor Day themed poster art which will be judged by the Beautification Board. Also, County Forester Nicole Howard, from the Florida Forest Service will provide insight on choosing the proper trees for this region, and how to care and maintain them. The celebration will conclude with students and City Staff, planting trees that have been generously donated by Stewart's Tree Service.

Planting of such tree will improve the environment, provide shade and also beautify the area for the enjoyment of many generations to come.

The event will be held at the Countryman Family OneRoom School House located at 66 Russell Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 and will begin at 10:00 a.m.

HERNANDO JAZZ SOCIETY ALLSTARS SUNDAY, MAY 6, 2018 2 PM

The Hernando Jazz Society will perform live at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 6 in The Wellington Clubhouse at 400 Wexford Blvd, Spring Hill. Join us for a fun afternoon listening and dancing to your favorite tunes by “The Hernando Jazz Society Allstars.” The annual scholarship recipients will be present and perform as well. Sit-ins are welcome. Admission: HJS members Free, Singles $10, Couples $15. The FROM OUR TABLE TO YOURS Sioux City Grill be offering a cash bar and buffet for

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Large bowl combine flours, sugar, baking powder, salt. Combine egg, milk and vanilla, stir

into the dry ingredients until moist.

Coat your pan with cooking spray and pour batter est ¼ cup onto hot pan. Sprinkle berries onto your poured batter. Once batter forms bubbles on top, it's time to flip and cook on the other side until golden brown. And Serve when ready.

Options: Serve with sliced bananas and syrup. Note: If you are using frozen blueberries, do not thaw.

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April 21 Sixth annual Music in the Park Bluegrass Festival WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2018 9 a.m.

WHERE: Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old Floral City Road in Inverness.

The sixth annual Music in the Park Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old Floral City Road in Inverness.

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Advance tickets are now on sale in the Park office at $10 per person (At the gate on the day of the event $13). Children 12 years and under are free. The festival will go on rain or shine.

Visitors are asked to bring lawn chairs. No coolers or alcohol are allowed. Tin Roof Shack Productions direct this popular Festival on the shore of Lake Holithlakaha at Fort Cooper State Park. Food vendors include Jennie’s Kitchen, Bodez Tube Steaks & Such and Lynn’s Ice Cream. There will be a wide variety of menu items – from Philly Cheeseteak, Gyros, Burgers, Chicken Club, fresh cut fries, funnel cakes to “Chicago” hot dogs, brats, Polish and Italian sausages, with all the fixins’.

Festival visitors will get your grub on. Line–up and schedule includes five bands Pasture Prime; Backwater Bluegrass; The Baileys; Still House Shakers; The Possums. Visit: www.thefriendsoffortcooper.com

Road, Spring Hill.

Description: A “Come as you are” outback concert at the lodge with live music by the Pauly G Band. Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and Suzanne’s baked beans. $7 per person. Bring a chair to sit around the bonfire. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. social hour and food (cooked to order). 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. music, dancing and bonfire.

Everybody welcome. Call 352.799.7148 for tickets and more details.

Walking Sticks at Chassahowitzka WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 8 am – 9:30am WHERE: Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA (map) Description: Walking Sticks at Chassahowitzka: Join this monthly hiking group to learn more about Florida’s wild environments and the way state agencies manage them. See some incredibly unique and beautiful places along the way. These hikes are offered at no cost, registration is required by calling (352) 754-6722.

Hike runs approximately 1.5 hours.

April 29 Brooksville Blueberry Festival WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2018 12pm – 6pm WHERE: Downtown Brooksville Description: 2 days of Food, Music , Fun and Shopping with a Small Town Flair. Kids Zone with Live Pony April 22 Rides, Climbing Wall, Face Painting, Bounce HousVeterans Appreciation BBQ es, and more. Everything Blueberry from Soaps and WHEN: Sunday April 22 starting at 2PM Scents, Pies, Shortcakes, Breads, Cookies, Cakes, CornWHERE: Forest Oaks of Spring Hill is located at 8055 dogs,Wine and Beer. All Made with Florida Blueberries.

Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill, FL, 34606.

Description: Forest Oaks of Spring Hill, a senior com- Local Vendors and Crafts. Free admission. munity and assisted living facility, is hosting a Veterans Photoshop and Basic Photo Editing WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 10am – 1pm Appreciation BBQ at their residence on Sunday, April 22, 2018, beginning at 2:00 pm. This BBQ is to honor WHERE: Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, not only the veterans living at Forest Oaks, but all local Description: Learn how to use Photoshop to edit your veterans. Veterans and their families are encouraged photos by using to attend and visit with our resident veterans. Live filters and layers as well as learn some creative ways to entertainment will be provided by Buster Harrleson. make your photos unique. Create your If you have question or desire additional information, own actions for time-saving editing! This program is please call Raquel at 352-683-3323. offered through Green-Fly Media. Registration can be made online at Creative-Nature- Photography.com. A April 23 20.00 fee applies. An additional session will be offered Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. WHEN: Monday, April 23, 9:30am – 11:00am Symphony: Spring Concert - Kaleidoscope WHERE: Tom Varn Park, 301 Darby Ln, Brooksville, WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2018 2:00pm – 4:30pm Description: Join us again this year as we support the WHERE: Central High School Theater 14075 Ken Austin athletes and programs for Special Olympics Florida.

Pkwy. Brooksville, For further information https://specialolympicsflorida. Description: The final concert of the season highlights org/get-involved/law-enforcement-torch-run/letra Kaleidoscope of music. You'll hear loved favorites, faroutes/ miliar themes and a special presentation of The Lord's Prayer featuring soloist Mark George on the trumpet.

April 25 Arrive early to meet and mingle with the musicians.

Clinic will offer free testing and vaccines Adults, $18.00; students K-12, $5.00. Email hernandoWHEN: Wed, April 25, 2018 12:30 to 3 p.m symphony@yahoo.com. Call 52-515-6993 / 52-515WHERE: Crescent Community Clinic, 5244 Commercial 6993 / www.hernandosymphony.com Way Crescent Community Clinic, in partnership with the May 2 Hernando County Health Department, will offer free Children's Nature Exploration Program (Ages 5-8) rapid HIV testing, free rapid syphilis testing, free rapid WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 10:30am – 11:30am Hepatitis C testing and free Hepatitis A and B vaccines WHERE: Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake for those who have not had the series, from. on the Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, last Tuesday of each month. The next free testing will Description: Join us at Chinsegut the first Wednesday be April 25. For information, call (352) 263-1218. of each month for our Nature Exploration program for ages 5-8. Programs are free, pre-registration preferred.

April 26 Owl Exploration: Children will explore features of owls Hernando Audubon Society Meeting that make them unique from other birds. Program will WHEN: Thursday, April 26, 2018 7pm – 9pm include owl pellet dissection and a look at owl artifacts.

WHERE: Brooksville Women's Club, 131 S. Main St., Gina.Philhower@MyFWC.com. Call (352)754-6722 to Brooksville. register.

Description: Samantha Cobble will present an update on the status and management of Gopher Tortoises.

May 3 She is the Gopher Tortoise conservation biologist for THE HISTORIC HERNANDO PRESERVATION SOthe northeast region for Florida Fish and Wildlife Con- CIETY presents:​​"Indians of Eastern Hernando/Pasco servation Commission. Contact 352.686.0460 County" WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2018 @ 6:30 PM April 27 WHERE: Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave. BrooksRelay for Life of the Nature Coast ville, FL 34601 WHEN: Fri, April 27, 4:30pm – 9:00pm Description: Free admission and open to the public.

WHERE: Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 Shane Forrester has been a local east Pasco/Hernando California St, Brooksville, FL 34604 county resident most all of his life and has served as Description: Relay For Life is the signature fundraisa hospital administrator for Marion and Hillsborough er for the American Cancer Society. Join solo or get Counties the last 20 years. His wife Gayle has been an a team together for a weekend of sharing, fun, and educator for Pasco County over 30 years. His interest walking. Relay is a team fundraising event where team includes the history of local Prehistoric Native Flomembers take turns walking around a track or desridians especially in the East Hernando County area. ignated path. Each event is 6-24 hours in length and Over the past 30 years, Shane and Gayle have been each team is asked to have a member on the track at able to obtain local artifacts that they have collected all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. The Spring from their properties they have owned. He has done Hill event includes: 4:30pm Survivor Dinner, 6:00pm extensive research on the area and the aboriginals that Opening Ceremony, 9:00pm Luminaria No admission dwelled in these areas. to participate; fundraising through walking sponsors.

Andrea.Ciesluk@cancer.org relay.acsevents.org… 818- Hernando High School's Drama Department presents the musical "21 Chump Street" by Lin-Manuel 949-0291 / Ext. 5603 Miranda and Human Video Extravaganza on May 3rd April 28 Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582 Summer Kickoff Gala and 4th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the school's auditorium.

Admission is $7.00 per person at the door. For more WHEN: Saturday, April 28, 2018 information, please contact Susanna Rosario at (352) WHERE: Brooksville Elks Lodge, 13383 County Line

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May 5 Brookridge Social Dance welcomes you to come join us for a Cinco de Mayo dance at the Brookridge Clubhouse at 7 pm. Music performed by STARBURST. BYOB, Coffee and Ice provided. Call Mrs. Blair at 352515-1765 for advance tickets. $5 NAMI Hernando Fundraiser - Kentucky Derby Days WHEN: Saturday, May 5 at 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM WHERE: Chinsegut Hill Manor Museum, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, Florida 34601 Description: Join us for an afternoon of big fancy hats, best men's Derby Day attire, fast horses, and jockeys as we take part in "The Greatest 2 Minutes in Sports!"

Hors D'oeuvres & Entree, Wine Tasting, Official Souvenir Glass, Mega Screen Viewing of the Race, Marker 48 Brewing Beer Samples, Horse & Carriage Ride $10, Manor Tour $5, and much more! Cost $35 per person INFO/TICKETS: (352) 684-0004 May 6 Hernando Jazz Society to Perform The Hernando Jazz Society performs live on Sunday May 6th at 2:00 PM in The Wellington Clubhouse at 400 Wexford Blvd, Spring Hill. Please join us for a fun afternoon listening and dancing to your favorite tunes by “The Hernando Jazz Society Allstars.” The annual scholarship recipients will be present and perform as well. Sit-ins are welcome. dmission: HJS members Free, Singles $10, Couples $15. The Sioux City Grill be offering a cash bar and buffet for purchase. For more information call Ike Johnson at 352 263-8579.

May 10

CPR/AED Class WHERE: Brooksville Enrichment Center at the Brookville Hospital Medical Arts Building room 120 WHEN: Thursday, May. 10, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The class is held at the Brookville Hospital Medical Arts Building room 120 (Enrichment Center) This class is designed for the professional health care Provider and meets the guide lines of the American Heart Association. Nonhealth care professionals are welcome to attend. Part of these proceeds are donated To the Enrichment Center. The total cost is $25.00. To

Clubs & Societies Please confirm dates and times by calling the contact person provided for the listing. To provide changes for a listing, email suequigley@hernandosun.com AARP Hernando County Driver Safety Programs AARP Hernando County training in Hernando County. For reservations or more information, call (352) 678-3090 or Skip at (352) 683-6840.

Accordian Adventure Accordian Adventure informal group consists of accordionists that are enthusiasts of all levels of performance. For more information, call Cathy at (352) 686-0975 or Peg at (352) 4425574.

Acoustic Guitar Club Spring Hill Acoustic Guitar Club goal is to play together, have fun doing it and to provide encouragement and support for each other in an effort to become better players. For more information, call Curt at (352) 666-3951 or Ken at (352) 684-6789.

African Violet Club of Spring Hill African Violet Club of Spring Hill has supplies available, and anyone interested in growing African violets is invited to attend meetings. For more information, call Thad Scaggs at (352) 345-5271.

American Legion Auxillary Unit 186. Meetings are held Monthly on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.at Post 186. The Post is located at 12091 Cortez Blvd.

Brooksville, Fl. 34613.

Ballroom Dance Club The Dance Club is held every 1st, 2nd and 4th Friday from 6-9:00 P.M. with a free dance lesson, during break. Wine and beer permitted. Every 3rd Friday there is a Theme Party.Held at the Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Rd., Spring Hill, Fl. 34606. Call 352-597-0107 Book Discussion Groups

Book Discussion Groups meet regularly at library locations in Hernando County. For more information, call Jeanne DelVecchio at (352) 754-4866.

All of the groups are open to new members.

Bowling Buddies Bowling Buddies is a singles bowling group that bowls for fun. For more information, call Nancy at (352) 688-4115.

British Car Club Nature Coast English Car Club is open to all British car owners and enthusiasts. For more information, call Jay Gerdin at 352.398,9243.

Ladies of the British Commonwealth Ladies of the British Commonwealth meets regularly at the Spring Hill Branch Public Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. This is a new group; all women of British lineage are welcome. For more information, call (352) 688-6503.

Brooksville Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of every Month from September to May at 12 noon.

The Country Kitchen, 20133 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville 34601.

12 PM “Dutch Treat” order off menu or just come for the 1:00 PM Speaker and stay for our Member’s updates of projects and field trips which includes all. Interested? Call (352) 799-4319.

Brooksville Horseshoe Club The club meets regularly. New, backyard and experienced players are welcome. Horseshoes are available for loan, and there is no cost to play.

Call Richard Watson at (352) 584-4102.

Corvette Club Nature Coast Corvette Club meets regularly.

For more information, visit the

club’s website at www.ncvette. com Crescent Community Clinic Crescent Community Clinic is a volunteer-run, nonprofit clinic that provides primary medical, dental and mental health services to uninsured adults ages 18 to 64 who meet federal poverty guidelines. To volunteer or sponsor future Friends of the Clinic functions, call (352) 610-9927.

Domino Club Spring Hill Domino Club meets regularly for socials. Call Nancy, club secretary, at (352) 346-6337.

Elks Lodge 2582 The Elks Lodge 2582 located on County Line Road meets regularly.

Members and guests are welcome. Other activities include bingo, dominoes, cards, billiards, music and a cash bar.

Call 352.596.2582 Fantasy African Violet Club The Fantasy African Violet Club meets the second Saturday monthly, except in December. Meeting starts at 1 p.m. The program Topic is African Violet Cousins/ Other Gesneriads. For more information, contact Thad Scaggs at 352-345-5271, tascaggs@gmail.com or Carol Chmiko – scootsno@yahoo. com - Meetings are held at the Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Dr. and corner of Toucan Trail First Hernando Republican Club First Hernando Republican Club meets regularly.

Email chairman@hernandorepublicans.org or email recfhrc@tampabay.rr.com.

Friends Travel Club Call (352) 684-7568 for more information or visit www.springhillregional. net for more information.

Genealogy Interest Group Genealogy Interest Group meets regularly. For more information, call (352) 796-1623.

Grumman Retiree Club Grumman Retiree Club, Midwest Florida Chapter, meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (except June, July and August) at Buffet City, 13235 Cortez Blvd. (State Road 50), Brooksville. All former Grumman and Northrop Grumman employees and their guests are invited to attend. For club information, call Bea Hall at (352) 686-9529 in Hernando County; or Gus Krayer at (352) 586-1558 in Citrus County.

H2U Partner’s Club Partner’s Club features the following activities at the club located behind Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill: Yoga, line dance, rug hooking, needlework and exercise.

Membership is $20 a year, which includes membership into the H2U program. For more information, call (352) 597-6383.

Hernando Audubon Society Hernando Audubon Society will resume meetings and field hikes in September. For more information, call Linda Vanderveen at 352.428.2629 or email lindalark85@gmail.com Visit online at www.hernandoaudubon.org Hernando Beach Club Meets at 3145 Flamingo Blvd.

Friday dinners and events throughout the year. Visit hernandobeachclub.com or call 352.596.5878 for details.

Hernando Computer Club At its March 26 general meeting, the Hernando Computer Club will host an “Art and Craft

Exhibition” where club members and friends will showcase their creations. Photograph, painting, pottery, sewing, embroidery and crafts will be on display. This will take place in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive. Doors open at 6 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to purchase items donated by the artists in a Silent Auction. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.hcc.org or call 352-6847171.

Hernando County 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. Visit website hernandoarts.org or e-mail hernandofinearts@gmail.com. Contact Jan Knowles 352.279.5182.

Hernando County Button Collectors Group Join our monthly meetings for button history and button age and material identification. Meets 1-2:30 p.m. (usually the 3rd Monday of the month) at the Brooksville Main Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville. For more info, visit our Facebook page or email holeybuttons@ gmail.com.

Hernando County Kennel Club meets at 8:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month at Hernando Council #1 Senior Citizens Center, 8187 Fort Dade Ave. Brooksville. Visit webmaster@hernandocoun-

tykennelclub.org Hernando County Retired Educators Association Please join us if you are a person formerly employed as an educator or other school employee. We meet every other month at 10 a.m. at the Enrichment Center (next to Brooksville hospital) on Cortez Blvd. in Brooksville. Please visit the website www.frea.org.

Merry 352-835-7210 Hernando Harmonizers Hernando Harmonizers meet on Monday evenings. A fun and friendly group of men who enjoy singing barbershop harmony and other styles of music. Visit hernandoharmonizers.org/contact.html Hernando Historical Museum Association has three Museums open to the public, Tuesday thru Saturday 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. They are The May Stringer House, The 1885 Train Depot and The Countryman Family One Room Schoolhouse. We are always in need of volunteers in several different areas; Tour guides for adult and students; Museum greeters, Grounds Assistants & Special Events Assistants to name a few. For more about our Museums please visit our website hernandohistoricalmuseumassoc.com. For more information, call 352-515-3054 & please mention this ad!

Hernando Horseshoe Club Meets every Thursday at Tom Varn Park in Brooksville at 9 a.m. New members welcome.

Call Richard Watson at 352 584-4102 or email richardpwatson@bellsouth.net.

Hernando Jazz Society meets regularly and conducts nine

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Adopt Me Today!!!

Summer in Hernando County, Camps and Activities

Summer is fast approaching, means the kids will be out of school and have lots of time to fill. We’ve put together a list of some known programs throughout the county.

Church June 11-15, register https://kideventpro.lifeway.com/ myChurch/?id=45326 • Spring Hill Baptist

• Stage West Commu-

• Northcliffe Baptist

10314711......Sweet Daisy was impounded a few weeks back and her owner picked her up. Sadly she ended up back at the shelter about 12 days ago...... but no owner has picked her up☹️ She is now looking for a loving forever home! She’s very sweet, loving ,and gentle with people and also good on leash. Daisy does need to be the only dog in the home. She doesn’t understand why she’s here but she is already loved by all the volunteers! Let’s find this girl a home! Hernando Animal Services, 19450 Oliver St. Brooksville, FL 352-796-5063

Church June 4-8, register at www.springhillbc.com • First United Method-

ist Church July 23-27 (they also have summer camps from June- August) http://www. fumcsh.org/Ministries/ Childrens-Ministry • Faith Church June

11-15 (they also have summer camps) http:// fepcb.org • Ridge Manor Commu-

nity United Methodist Church July 16-20. www. rmcumc.net/calendar/ • Nativity Lutheran

Church June 18-22 www. nlcww.org Local Summer Camps

Mercedes is a spunky fun loving water girl! She’s very sweet and affectionate with humans and would make a great running partner! She walks pretty well on leash. She would do best as an only dog. Come on out and meet Mercedes today at Hernando Animal Services,19450 Oliver St. Brooksville, FL 352-796-5062

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from Page 9 performances each year from September through May. For information call Bill McLoughlin 352-799-9690/ visit hernandojazzsociety.org Hernando Porcelain Artists meet regularly in Brooksville. The group welcomes new members interested in learning the art of paitning china. Call 352.592.4814 Hernando Quilters Guild meet every Monday at 10 am in the Turning Point Church fellowship Hall, 19384 Ingram St. Brooksville. Contact Carol Meisberger at 352-796-6371.

Hernando Youth Orchestra Come share the music. Rehearsals Sundays at 3:30 p.m. at the Heather Community. For details, visit hernandoyouthorchestra.org.

High Point Community Ballroom Dance Classes The High Point Community holds ballroom dancing classes every Wednesday at the Community Center located on Clubhouse Drive, Brooksville. Call 352.683.3699 for more information.

Historic Brooksville Wood Turners meets every first Thursday of the month at the Brooksville Christian Church at 6197 Broad St. in Brooksville. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. prompt. Visit www.woodturner.org/ members/?id=24458381 Humane Society of the Nature Coast holds adoption events throughout the year. Rescue groups will be on hand with dogs and cats available for adoption.Call (727) 842-9279 or visit www.humanerescue.org Hungarian-American Club Hungarian-American Club holds monthly gatherings wherein authentic Hungarian meals are served, while listening to folk songs and dance tunes.

New members welcome. For club information,visit the club’s website at www.hunclub.org Illinois Club of Spring Hill The club meets regularly. All welcome to join. Call 352.597-0346.

Keep It Local Keep It Local is a networking group that meets every Wednesday from 7:45 am to 9:15 am at the Spring Hill Diner, 3426 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill. Meeting begins promptly at 8 am. Contact Melanie at 352.263.7749 or email her at melaniegrossi@tampabay.rr.com.

Kiwanis Club of Brooksville Ridge Kiwanis Club of Brooksville Ridge holds regular breakfast meetings. Contact Pierre Richard at 352.596.6632. kiwanisofthebrooksvilleridge.com.

Kiwanis Club of Nature Coast Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast meets regularly Spring Hill. For more

ABOVE- Phoebe is another amazing dog at the shelter.

But most people don’t take the time to see how amazing she is. They see her jumping all around in her kennel and they just walk on by. Imagine you were locked in a small kennel 24 hrs a day ...... how would you react? Phoebe has learned so much from the staff and volunteers at the shelter including walking on a leash. Some people don’t know this but you need to teach and train a dog to walk on a leash. Phoebe likes to play with rope toys best but honestly her favorite thing to do is lay in your lap. Phoebe would probably do best in a home with older kids. She is very loving and sweet! She is a terrier mix with some shepherd.

Take the time to meet Phoebe outside her kennel! In fact if you come out to the shelter please take the extra time to meet any of ours dogs outside the kennel. Their true personality is seen outside! Hernando Animal Services,19450 Oliver St. Brooksville, FL 352-796-5062 BELOW LEFT: Willow’s many faces! Unfortunately Willow is judged by the way she behaves in her kennel and people don’t even give her a second look. What they are missing is a genuinely sweet girl looking for a person or family to love! Willow’s favorite time of the day is her 15 or 20 minutes she gets to go outside with the volunteers. It is then that you see her true personality come out.

She’s s beautiful girl that could put on a few pounds. The kennel is a stressful environment and Willow has been there too long. She really isn’t hyper....just enjoys sitting with you soaking up the sunshine. She may do best as an only pet but if you do have another dog bring them to the shelter for a meet and greet. Please if you visit her take the time to bring her to the yard and you will fall in love with this girl! Hernando Animal Services,19450 Oliver St. Brooksville, FL 352-796-5062

information, visit www.kiwanisnaturecoast.org Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill Meets weekly on Tuesday at noon at the Town Square Mall. For more information on the Club and Upcoming Events please contact Godfrey Eason, Membership Chair geas46@ bellsouth.net Kiwanis Club of Weeki Wachee Meets 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the month at 6 p.m. Visit weeki-wachee.kiwanisone.org Long Island CluB Long Island Club meets at 11 a.m. the third Wednesday of every month at St. Stephen’s Church, 5326 Charles St., New Port Richey. Coffee and cake are served prior to the meeting. For more information, call (727) 861-0171.

Michigan Club Michigan Club welcomes back some Snowbirds. Contact Martha Wauters 352-835-7492 or Barb or Dave Selback 352-592-9663 Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708: 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville.

Visit the website at mcl708.org. (352) 597-7979.

Monday Night Singles The group is for singles 50 and older. For more information, call Joanne at (352) 5966969 or Phyllis at (352) 596-3125.

NARFE Chapter 1322 NARFE Chapter 1322 holds its monthly meetings at the Marine Corps League Detachment 708 at 8405 Sunshine Grove Rd. Brooksville, Florida. We meet the third Friday of every month at 1:00 P.M. except for June – August. As a group, NARFE supports legislation beneficial to current Federal employees and annuitants and opposes legislation contrary to their interests. We are prepared to assist you in any way we are able to. We are always looking for new members. Contact Dennis Foley at 352-754-6160 or e-mail peacock1973@att.net for information.

Nature Coast Art League: Members meet from 10 a.m. to Noon every Monday at the Spring Hill Community Center (The Lake House), 1202 Kenlake Avenue, Spring Hill. Shadow Chasers (plein air group) meet at 9 a.m. every Wednesday; call (787) 517-6455 for location. A general meeting is held from 1-3 p.m. on the third Monday of every month (September through May) at The Lake House. New members are welcome. Visit www.naturecoastartleague.com For further info call (352) 556-5640 or (352) 610-4643.

Nature Coast Basket Guild We meet the second tuesday of the month .

September thru April at the Enrichment Center at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd, Brooksville, Fl at 11 am. Learn how to weave a basket or just come join us. Contact: Arlene 256-599-1374

Nature Coast Bridge Club The Nature Coast Bridge Club offers games regularly. Games for all levels of players are offered, and beginners.

Call 352.556.389 Nature Coast Gardens Meetings are free and open to the public. Contact: 352-683-9933 or www.naturecoastgardens.com.

Nature Coast Orators Toastmasters Club: Meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Bayfront Health Brooksville Enrichment Center, Suite 120, Medical Arts Building, 17222 People Helping People in Hernando County A nonprofit, interfaith, all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping the needy and homeless.

Call (352) 686-4466. www.phpinhc.org Poor Rich’s Chess Club Poor Rich’s Chess Club meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m at Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Call 352.678.6987.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central Members of Rotary meets Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at Silverthorn Country Club, off Barclay Avenue in Spring HIll. Call 352-238-5389 Rotary Club of Brooksville Members of Rotary meets at noon Thursdays at Southern Hills Plantation Club, 19850 Southern Hills Blvd. Visit www. brooksvillerotary.org.

Rotary Club of Spring Hill meets Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. at the IHop Restaurant, US.19, Commercial Way, Spring Hill. Guests are welcome.

Visit www.shcrotary.org or call 352.666.4107.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill, Call 352.596.1711.

SHARP Crime Watch SHARP Crime Watch meets at the Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Voluntee needed. Call (352) 683-5936 or email scrimewatch@tampabay.rr.com Sons of Italy Friendship Lodge 2728 New members welcome. Call 352.688.9637 Sons of Italy Lodge 2502 Sons of Italy Nature Coast Lodge 2502. Call 727.862.3170 South Brooksville Neighborhood Watch is seeking volunteers.

Meetings are held from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at 601 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Brooksville. Call (352) 397-1423.

Spring Hill AGLOW International Spring Hill Aglow International meets from 8:45 a.m. to noon the third Monday of each month at Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Call Rachael at (352) 848-4182.

Spring Hill Bocce Club Spring Hill Bocce Club meets regularly every Tuesday and Friday at Delta Woods

• Discover Point is now

accepting enrollment for the summer camp Wild Ride. They have 2 locations in spring Hill, and 2 in New Port Richey.

Activities will range from cooking, arts and crafts, team building, STEAM, and field trips. To find out more and to sign up visit their website www. discoverypoint.com/ our-programs/summer-camps/

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Midas is a pretty amazing guy! He is a little standoffish in his kennel which might be the reason he hasn’t been scooped up. Please meet him in the play yard! He is playful but not hyper....he loves other dogs and is non reactive when being barked at. He is loving and affectionate and loves people. Come out and meet this beautiful boy on Tuesday! Hernando Animal Services,19450 Oliver St. Brooksville, FL 352-796-5062

Springs Coast Environmental Camp find out more and sign up here: https://www.hernandoschools.org/Page/4615

• Wider Horizons School

in Spring Hill offers educational summer programs for children preschool through high school. You can check out their options at widerhorizonsschool.com/ summer or call 352-6861934.

nity Playhouse will have 2 camps offered. Beginners Acting Camp, June 4-8 and Advanced Acting Camp, starts June 16. For more info and to apply contact the box office 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606 352 683-5113 StageWest@att.net www.StageWestFlorida. com • Saint Leo University

is offering a summer program for kids 15-18, which runs from June 24-29.. The focus is on CSI Crime Scene Investigation, and is a hands on camp, which allows the student to also see what it’s like to live on campus. For more information, go to http:// www.totalcamps.com/ CSICAMPS/home. Contact Nikki Heister atnikki. heister@saintleo.edu or call (352) 588-8487.

• Chinsegut Conserva-

and camping opportunities, contact your local UF/IFAS Extension office or go to SolutionsForYourLife.com, to learn more.

tion Center, offers all sorts of fun activities throughout the year.

They are offering a Saltwater Fishing Camp, Kayak Adventures, Marine Science, in June and July. Check their website for dates, times, and registration: http://myfwc.com/chinsegut/

• Hernando County Parks

• Weeki Wachee Springs

• YMCA of the Suncoast

• Hernando County

• Florida 4-H program

and Recreation have several different summer camps to choose from.

You can sign up and check out the options at: http://www.co.hernando. fl.us/Parks_Rec/. has many options of full and half day camps. https://www.ymcasuncoast.org/summercamp • Hernando County

Schools is offering a

Park. New members welcome. Annual dues are $5. Call 352.596.3503 Spring Hill Camera Club Spring Hill Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Brooksville Enrichment Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 120, of the Brooksville Regional Hospital campus, 17222 Hospital Blvd., off State Road 50, Brooksville.

Membership is open to all beginning and experienced film and digital photographers.Call Bill at (352) 556-3708 or visit its website at www.springhillcameraclub.org Spring Hill Domino Club meets regularly. Singles dance parties every Wednesday at its club on County Line Road. Free dance lessons offered. Call 352.346.6337.

Spring Hill Garden Club meets regularly. The nursery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Saturdays. Call 252.683.9933 for more information..

Subvets WWII Weeki Wachee meet regularly. All qualified discharged, retired or active members are welcome.

Call Robbie Roberts at (352) 592-5161 or (352) 428-3964.

Suncoast Ship Model Society meets regularly at the Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club in Spring Hill. Open to all modelers.Call 352.592.6419 Suncoast Harmony Chorus, west-central Florida chapter of Sweet Adelines, International, Real women singing real harmony. We are looking fore more singers. The ability to read music or prior vocal training is not a prerequisite. We meet every Tuesday 7 PM, Salishan Gracious Retirement Living, 191 Astaire Ln., Spring Hill 34609 Call Cindy at 352-597-4376, or visit www.suncoast-harmony.com.

TOPS Chapter 208 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday, 6 p.m. at Gulf Ridge Park Baptist Church, 20200 Manecke Road, Brooksville.

Call Linda 352-796-1236 USA Dance Club Adventure Coast Chapter 6090 Join us every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave, Spring Hill for an evening of dance with DJ Pete’s fabulous music. All types of music and a free dance lesson included. Free snacks and coffee or BYO. Members $6/Nonmembers $8. Call 352.515.5008 or 631.220.7029 VFW Post 10209 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209 offers weekly activities at its Post located at 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, off Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. Call (352) 796-0398.

VFW Post 1681 and Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1681 and Ladies Auxiliary holds bar bingo every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. the second Sunday of every

State Park, offers summer programs which include Junior Mermaid, Junior Lifeguard, and Junior Ranger. https:// weekiwachee.com/ camps/ Public Library offers an array of events for kids and teens see the full list, times, and location: https://hernandocounSee CAMPS page 20

month in Brooksville. Call 352.796.4449 VFW Post 8681 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8681 offers weekly activities at its Post located at 18940 Drayton St., off County Line Road, Spring Hill.

Call (727) 856-1860.

VFW Post 8713 & Ladies Aux. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8713 & Ladies Auxiliary, 1681 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville, offers weekly activities. For more information, call (352) 796-4449.

VFW Post 9236 offers activities at the Post located at 3435 Shoal Line Boulevard. For more information, call the Post at (352) 596-9236.

Weeki Wachee Anglers, Inc. Membership in this fishing and social club is open to adults and children. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each on the first Wednesday of each month at Glen Lakes Country Club, 10485 Glen Lakes Boulevard. The banquet room is open 5-7 p.m. with food for purchase (debit/credit cards only); cash bar is available. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free/open to the public. Call Ron at 207-608-5442 or Anita at 317-966-0000 or visit www. weekiwacheeanglersinc.com.

Weeki Wachee Area Club Weeki Wachee Area Club holds bingo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at 7442 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. For more information, call (352) 596-3316.

Weeki Wachee Arts and Crafts Group: meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Weeki Wachee Senior Citizen Club, 3357 Susan Drive (corner of Toucan Trail) in Weeki Wachee Acres, Spring Hill. Call Leslie Duncan, 352428-7904 for further information.

Weeki Wachee Woodcarvers The Weeki Wachee Woodcarvers meet regularly at the Weeki Wachee Senior Center. New Members welcome. Call Mike Rice at 352.683.9087 for more information.

Wellington Democrats The Wellington Democrats meet regularly at the Wellington at Seven Hills Clubhouse, off Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill For more information, contact Gene Ehrich at WellingtonDemocrats@gmail.com Withlacoochee Rockhounds Interested in Rocks, Fossils, Jewelry making? This is the club for you. Meets 7 pm, 2nd Wed. monthly at Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, 3357 Susan Dr., Spring Hill. Are you an expert-we could use your help. If not, maybe we can help you. Visit website www.withlacoocheerockhounds.com or call Dorwin at 352-610-9422. Bring your minerals, fossils or jewelry to show or be identified.

Women’s Army Corps, WAC Vets Hernando Chapter 97 meet regularly at American Legion Post 186 located at 12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville.

The group does not meet in July or August. Call Barb Miles at (352) 556-

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SPORTS Questions heading into Hernando County Spring prep football

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN STAFF Photography by CHERYL CLANTON

As many of the county’s spring sports begin to wind down, in less than a couple weeks football will be back on the practice fields of Hernando County.

There’s plenty of questions to be asked about each of the county’s five teams heading into spring football, as Central, Hernando, Nature Coast, Springstead and Weeki Wachee are all coming off solid 2017 campaigns. Hernando and Nature Coast both clinched playoff berths.

For awhile Springstead wasn’t too far off from nabbing one themselves. Central said goodbye to Chris Sands, who took over as head coach over at Eau Gallie High School near Melbourne, FL. Weeki Wachee made major strides under head coach Jacob Gray.

We take a closer look at each team as spring football approaches.

Sands gone, can John Warren keep up the success?

Though Central is coming off a tough 2-7 season, the Bears were competitive throughout despite the below .500 record. Sands went 13-26 during his time as head coach at Central and found much success running the football during his time. New head coach John Warren will have some solid building blocks to work with this spring to keep the program moving in the right direction.

Who becomes Hernando’s big playmaker?

Ygenio Booker is off to the University of Tulane this summer, which creates a void for the Leopards heading into the spring. Hernando coach Bill Vonada

has plenty of options, however, in terms of offensive playmakers as he’ll return the likes of Shemar Lawson, Izzy Fields and David Hale Bronson to the backfield.

Year two of Cory Johns’ era at Nature Coast begins. What’s to be expected?

A postseason appearance in Year 1 for Cory Johns was a good start to his tenure at Nature Coast, but that leaves the Sharks hungry for a district championship that barely eluded them last fall. Expect the Sharks’ ground game to be more fined tuned with another spring under their belts and the defense should see improvement under the watch of Charles Liggett.

How good can Spring- HHS 26 Israel Fields. 44 David Hale Bronson stead’s backfield be?

Scary good. The Eagles’ running back tandem of workhorses Nathan Sims and Adrian Fribley are a couple of the county’s top runners and should see a lot of work this spring.

Both Sims and Fribley were lethal on the edge last fall and this spring should help build better chemistry between the two tailbacks.

Weeki Wachee on the rise?

Don’t let last year’s Springstead QB Nathan Sims 3-7 record fool you, the Hornets are a team on the rise in Hernando County under the watch of second-year head coach Jacob Gray. The former Jacksonville Bolles’ special teams MON 04/23/18 V SOFTBALL coordinator likes to play TUES 04/24/18 V SOFTBALL fast and his team put up great numbers in 2017, TUES 04/24/18 V BASEBALL but now are looking to WED 04/25/18 V SOFTBALL equate those numbers WED 04/25/18 V BASEBALL into more victories in the win column. The THURS 04/26/18 V SOFTBALL Hornets haven’t yet arTHURS 04/26/18 V BASEBALL rived, but they’re a team to watch out for.

WWHS Coach Jacob Gray

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“Ability is what you're capable of doing.

Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”

- Lou Holtz

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and despite being competitive, will have a tough time getting past the opening round. Springstead has no PHOTOGRAPHY BY shortage of talent to help CHERYL potentially bring the EaCLANTON gles back to the Class 6A playoffs and it all starts on With the regular season the mound, with ace Kayla coming to a close for prep Cruz. The senior has struck softball teams throughout out 96 batters, boasts an Hernando County, many of earned run average of 1.24 and has a record of the teams have real aspirations towards winning a 12-2 on the season. The district championship and batting lineup is one of the clinching state postseason most feared around, which berths. Hernando, Nature includes the presence of catcher Paige Pfent, who Coast and Springstead have all been steady con- has hit seven home runs tenders in their respective this season. districts, with Central and Weeki Wachee remaining Class 5A, District 7 (Cencompetitive against district tral, Hernando, Nature Coast, Cypress Creek, opponents. As district tournaments taking place Gulf, Hudson, Fivay, next week, we take a closer Ridgewood) hosted by Hernando High School look at each district with projections on who’ll come at Tom Varn Park: This district has primarily been out on top. a two-horse race between budding Hernando County Class 6A, District 6 (Springstead, Weeki Wa- rivals Hernando and Nature chee, Crystal River, Dun- Coast. The initial meeting nellon, Citrus, Lecanto) between the Leopards and Sharks was a close call, at Springstead High School: One of the state’s with the former coming most competitive districts away with a 1-0 victory.

In the second meeting will heat up once tournament play begins, as both between the two, Hernando Springstead and Dunnellon was able to runaway with an 11-2 win. Wesley Chapenter the tourney ranked amongst the top 10 teams el Cypress Creek has been a dark horse team, as the in Class 6A. The Eagles went 2-0 against Tigers and Wolves played surprisingly out-scored them by a com- well for a first-year varsity bined 19-6. Springstead is team. The Wolves played the favorite to come away both the Leopards and Sharks tough and could as the district champion, with Dunnellon being the prove to be a factor as the runner-up. Weeki Wachee No. 3 seed. Hernando’s Ali Shenefield (207 strikewent 2-8 in district play

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outs) has been the best pitcher in the district, with a record of 16-3 and an earned run average of 1.01.

Leopards’ junior Madyson Lamp has provided power at the plate, belting four home runs this season.

The Sharks’ Alanis Berrios leads the team with 22 runs batted in and must have a big tournament if Nature Coast looks to return to the playoffs. Nature Coast sophomore Alyssa Kelly is the Sharks’ ace on the mound, as the pitcher is 11-3 with a 2.71 ERA and 55 strikeouts this season.

Great Hernando Weight Loss Challenge Winners Announced Laura Fowler and David Dudziak are among the top winners of the 2nd Great Hernando Weight Loss Challenge (GHWLC), each losing a remarkable 55 pounds. “Life Unlimited” lead by team captain Mark Sweeney was the top losing team with a 232 lb. weight loss. Last year’s winning team “On Fire” took 2nd place this year with a 191 lb. team loss and Eastside Elementary “Mission Slimpossible” came in 3rd with a 188.2 lb. loss.

The GHWLC is a community initiative designed to encourage area residents to organize in groups of 10 participants, agree to to lose 10 pounds each over the course of 10 weeks.

Seventy-six teams of ten (760 participants) began the 2018 Challenge on January 20 and by April 4, participants had lost a combined 7200 pounds.

Fowler and Dudziak, the top individual winners, each won a trophy and a $500 gift card. The three

winning teams each won a trophy and a team award of $500, $350 and $250, respectively.

The GHWLC is hosted

by CHIPP, Hernando’s Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership, which supports efforts to increase the number of area residents living at a healthy weight.

For more information, find the Great Hernando Weight Loss Challenge and CHIPP on Facebook or call 352-540-6817.

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HUNTING

Big Blades for Big Boar Is there anything more satisfying than wielding a good knife? There’s something primal about it, isn’t there? The knife is an amazing and ancient tool for which there has been no substitute. Throughout history, knives have been essential for survival; from providing food and shelter to warfare. From its earliest form, the knife developed out of necessity, and its evolution may be traced throughout history.

During the Stone Age, knives were made of, well…. stone. Most common examples of the earliest blades were made of flint, which could easily be knapped to shape, and then could be re-knapped to produce a new edge.

Later, flint knives were ground to the desired shape instead of flaked via knapping. Much later in history, man began to make knives from metals; copper, bronze, and finally, from the products of iron as we know them today.

As we still do today, our ancestors held a special bond with their knives, in particular, those used for hunting. Over the ages, knives have been adorned with ornate patterns, marks of craftsmanship which add a touch of beauty and reflected pride in the skills of both owner and craftsman. Even in modern days, when purchasing a knife for hunting or fishing, the product of choice must be not only of lasting performance and quality, but also have an attractive design and finish that gives the owner a sense of pride.

Most of the world's countries have a knife related to their culture and history. This is one reason why knife collecting has become an increasingly popular hobby. Long, slim bolo knives of the Philippines or machetes from South America, curved, wicked-looking Ghurka knives of India and of course, America's own Bowie Knife has made its place in history. The Bowie was handcrafted specifically as a hunting knife, and those looking for the finest in hunting knives today should turn to the hands of a skilled

craftsman.

So, what do I look for in a hunting knife, especially for one to be used while hog hunting?

I’m a long-time fan of the Bowie styled pig-stickers, but we can take a look at some of the things I think you should look for in any style if considering a new hog knife.

Six to ten, inches of blade. Some people will argue that you don't need a knife that long but it's important that the knife is long enough to reach a big boar's heart. And if not stabbing into the heart, the largest target in the hog’s chest is the lungs and I really want to have enough to penetrate fully.

On my personal Bowie, I have a nine-inch blade and it’s never failed to reach where I need it to.

Next in importance is to choose a knife with a good solid grip. In the finale of the hunt you are going to be striking at a moving object. A slippery grip, on a potential second thrust can allow your hand to slip down onto the blade and cause you a serious injury.

It’s best to consider a knife built with a full tang blade. This means that it's one solid, full thickness piece of metal sandwiched in between the handles.

On a hidden tang knife, the handle of the blade is cut or ground down to a thin insert to be secured inside the grip, usually secured with some form of epoxy. And though it still creates an attractive and comfortable knife, it does create a weak spot which is best to be avoided when contemplating such an arduous job as hunting hogs.

You will want a strong blade with any knife you plan to thrust through the tough skin and bone of a wild hog, especially a larger boar with heavy shields. Miss your mark by as much as a few inches and you’re going to have to thrust that blade through an incredibly tough layer of gristle intended to deflect the tushes of another boar in a fight over territory or perhaps breeding rights to

Toby Benoit is a best selling novelist and professional outdoorsman with thirty-five years of experience guiding and outfitting for big game all across America. Toby is a renowned archer and turkey hunting expert who manufactures custom game calls and is a regular judge at NWTF sanctioned turkey calling events across the Southeast.

a sow in heat. I'd suggest a hog sticker that is at least 3/16" of blade thickness; a thin blade can bend or even break right off in your hand leaving you pretty well up a creek.

If you’ve never tried hog hunting with a knife, I highly recommend that you give it a try. The excitement and adrenaline make it one of the most intense styles of hunting you can attempt. Done with the aid of well-trained hog dogs, you’re likely to not only provide yourself with a pile of mighty fine eating pork, but a memory that will last you a lifetime!

If you haven’t the fortune to have a friend with trained dogs or a location to hunt, you can take a short tour online or flip through the pages of Woods & Water Magazine and find a good many guides and outfitters more than capable of making this happen. Find your knife, find your guide and make the adrenaline flow!

As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions or even just want to share a good hunting story, give me a shout at RebelYellOutdoors@ gmail.com. God bless and good hunting!

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t’s the thrill of the hunt.

We rummage and scour through racks and racks of clothing and then suddenly there it is — the perfect item we were looking for. It’s totally exhilarating.

Terry Babor of Brooksville knows what finding that hidden gem is all about and has turned her passion for fashion into an enterprising business called Swap-n-Shop.

“I started Swap-n-Shop because I wanted to provide quality brands we all love at prices that don’t make us feel guilty,” said Babor.

Swap-n-Shop offers a place where men and women customers can buy gently used, classy designer clothing at low prices or clean out their closets by swapping out their own gently used items.

Until recently, Swap-n-Shop traded completely online. but Babor’s real desire was to be in a brick-and-mortar store. So she searched for premises in downtown Brooksville and opted for her current location at 10 W. Jefferson Street, in Brooksville. She opened her boutique in October 2017.

It used to be that buying clothing from second-hand, vintage or consignment stores — or however we refer to it — had been stigmatized for years.

But no longer. Today’s fashionistas seek out gently used clothing at bargain prices as the answer to wearing designer labels.

“Buying and wearing pre-owned clothing is like treasure-hunting now, especially when it comes to designer clothes,” Babor said.

“When you find that perfect item, to be able to say you got it at a fraction of its original cost is priceless.”

Southern Hills twice-amended development agreement to fix water issue passes

By LISA MACNEIL More discussion on fixes and improvements to the Southern Hills Plantation water delivery system took place at the Brooksville City Council meeting on Monday, April 16, 2018.

In March, a building moratorium order due to a lack of sufficient water pressure/fire flow for phase 3 of the Southern Hills development was narrowly avoided.

The amended agreement “provides for the developer to install a booster pump station within the existing potable water system to improve the domestic and fire flow pressure for Phases 3 and 3A-1 of the Southern Hills Plantation subdivision.”

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Temple Beth David hosts Third annual Nature Coast Art Show

by SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN STAFF

On April 7, Temple Beth David hosted its third annual Nature Coast Art Show. Twenty artists representing various media and styles exhibited and sold their art works. Some were professional artists with many years of experience. Others, like “emerging artists” Jessie Leasure and Jared Davis are just starting out in the field, while some exhibitors pursue art as a hobby.

Barb Blavatt, curator of the show and an artist, herself, stated, “For people like Jessie and Jared we give them an opportunity to network among artists who will share tips on marketing their art, how to display, where to find galleries, etc.”

Barb's forte is printmaking and ceramic sculpture.

Not only is she an accomplished artist, but she taught middle and high school art for forty years.

The figures she displayed on Sunday all had similar and unusual features to them.

“My sculptures are

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based on what I call 'subcultures' and activities that are more on the unusual side - a skateboarder, break dancer, graffiti artist – some were inspired by my high school students,” Barb remarks.

“I find a subject who's a real person, take a picture, make some sketches, then search the internet for similar people of that nature in different poses to expand on that idea. The figures' faces and bodies are somewhat distorted. I'm not a realist and I never was,” Barb adds.

Anthony Rizzo is an example of someone whose art is not only a hobby but also a passion. He started painting four years ago while he was recuperating from a car accident.

Rizzo's art displays an interesting technique of using clear acrylic gel that he applies on the canvas with an applicator. Once it is dry he paints over the gel with acrylic paints.

He even makes his own frames. His artwork ranges from whimsical to somewhat surrealistic. The time it takes him to complete a piece can vary from a few the software.

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hours to over twenty-five hours.

“I get my ideas from just looking around at nature or from a photograph.

I draw the design on the canvas first and then apply the gel,” Anthony comments.

Shirley Dillon has been an artist for eighteen years, but discovered her current style, Zentangle, about five years ago. It is typified by groupings of lines, circles and patterns.

Her media is pen and ink and some of her pictures are abstract while others are more realistic.

“I taught myself how to do Zentangle by reading up on it in a book. I don't sketch or draw out the picture first. When I make the design I do it in the ink so it's permanent. If you make a mistake you have to improvise,” states Shirley.

Not only does she create interesting canvases, but Shirley also draws her designs on fabric that she makes into pillows. She also creates note cards with her designs. Shirley often does work on commission such as doing

Zentangle Art by Shirley Dillon

a Zentangle of a Ford Mustang for its proud owner.

Arlene McGowan and Jane Brekka are co-owners of A & J Baskets and members of the Nature Coast Basket Weavers Guild. The pair also give lessons in basket weaving.

They use various materials in their basket-making, including reed, cane, ash and other woods, as well as a variety of grasses.

They sometimes dye the materials and decorate the baskets with feathers and other items. Arlene and Jane also make baskets from gourds.

“We buy gourds and add leather, cane, beads & other decorative items.

The insides are cleaned and painted; the outside is also painted with alcohol inks and then covered with a clear finish.

We can punch holes in the gourd to thread the leather strips through and sometimes we use a wood-burning tool to burn a design or picture into the gourd,” explains Arlene.

Artwork by Anthony Rizzo

This year's Nature Coast Art Show was made possible by a grant from the Hernando County Fine Arts Council and by a generous donation from Florida Tax Advisors.

Other local businesses purchased ads in the printed program. These monies helped to pay for

advertising the event and other expenses. Temple Beth David allowed the use of its facility at no charge. Everyone who works to put on the show are volunteers. Artists pay only $100 to exhibit their works.

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The pain of caregiver depression

his morning I sat on the back porch with a cup of steaming hot coffee and did nothing but simply listened to the birds waking up. As I watched the first blush of day, I let my mind drift, remembering the mornings when I didn’t have the freedom to execute this simple act. Then unexpectedly, my mind Gary LeBlanc is a health took a turn to the days, columnist specializing in dementia care. Heand even months followhas authored over 350 ing Dad’s passing, when articles on the subject and I suddenly had the free provides local caregiver time for a morning like workshops this, but found I could not enjoy it. Loneliness and depression had paralyzed ease. He (like all the othme emotionally which, in ers that struggle from this turn, made even getting illness) was on a one-way out of bed at a normal street, heading toward his hour impossible. concluding address . . .

Hiding under the covers and I knew it. There was I would feel despair and nothing I could do to stop a sense of loss; not just this one-way freight train, from the death of my dad but I had taken his diagbut, just as intensely, from nosis on like an "enemy losing my reason to exist. at the gates," my sword Yes, I have to admit that drawn at every turn. I had despair had taken over. I thrown myself into the could feel it in my bones. task of finding every way I asked myself over and to cope and cope well. over again, "What was This took all of my time my reason for living?" and energy, which, in Yes, there had been turn, caused isolation. a form of hopelessness Isolation is like living in caring for my dad, a under cloudy, overcast victim of Alzheimer’s dis- skies which never let up.

It’s not easily understood how one could feel alone while caring for a patient 24/7. But when treasured conversations dissolve, and you’re barely recognized by your loved one, trust me, loneliness creeps in, surrounding you like a dense fog. This isolation, like the hopelessness and despair, continues to affect caregivers long after the battle is over.

Naturally, this all leads to the big "D" for depression. Here are a few signs to watch for: • Constant sadness • Hopelessness • Disruptive sleep patterns • Fatigue • Feeling worthless or guilty • Significant weight change • Loss of concentration • Apathy Be on guard against the strong temptation to turn to alcohol or medications for escape, forgetting that this only adds weight to the psychological burdens you are already bearing.

Physical and mental exhaustion from substance abuse prevents the proper and normal healing process.

Once again, I strongly

suggest you share your feelings with a support group made up of folks who are walking, or have walked, in your shoes.

There are also several online chat rooms in which former caregivers have an opportunity to vent. Keep in mind though: airing out stressors doesn’t necessarily mend them.

It’s often necessary to go back to the origin of the problem.

If you’re worried remember; it’s only natural. Try not to let it beat you up. Stay in touch with family and friends.

Sometimes after a simple phone conversation, you’ll feel a burden lift from your chest, at least long enough to catch your second breath.

I’ve found that video chats providing even a better sense of relief.

Today’s technology gives you the perfect opportunity to actually see the facial emotions and hear others pouring their hearts out.

Let’s take a moment and think about one of the most natural ways to vent ever created: crying!

Maybe this topic makes you uncomfortable. I suppose this means you are

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a male. Well, male or not, tears are a healing balm.

It may take gallons before you feel relief but let them flow! Have you ever vigorously shaken a bottle of soda pop and kept your thumb firmly over the top?

What happens? Thousands of bubbles swirl and course around under the glass, looking for a place to escape. That is a portrait, albeit primitive, of what is going through your body. Take your thumb off and watch the liquid fly! This is a simple word picture of why crying is of such value.

Now, persistent crying is, without doubt, a sign of depression. In your case, only you can determine what is too much crying.

If you decide it has gone on too long, please seek professional help. Counseling and antidepressant medications have been very effective in treating people suffering from depression and/or anxiety.

If necessary, talk with your physician. There’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Caregiving is a job most people wouldn’t even attempt in the first place and until they do they truly have no clue of the hardships involved. And then when it is over, the need for counseling often increases.

Do your best to maintain a realistic expectation of what they can do for you. Expecting too much too fast will only bring on additional frustration, possibly causing you to become more emotionally upset.

Above all, do not blame yourself. Take comfort in knowing that what you feel is normal. Be proactive, anticipating these breakdowns. Try to discover what you can do to buffer yourself from the symptoms. These buffers may eventually be part of the solution.

Live Oak Theatre wins matching challenge grant Live Oak Theatre is pleased to announce that its capital campaign has exceeded its $100,000 goal making it eligible to receive an additional challenge grant of $100,000. On March 2, the theatre company announced that it had received a 100,000 donation from an anonymous benefactor. Along with the contribution came a $100,000 challenge grant. Under the terms of the challenge grant, Live Oak Theatre had been challenged to raise $100,000 from the community. If it was successful in reaching this amount, it would receive an additional matching anonymous donation of $100,000!

The goal was achieved

on Friday, the 13th of April, only six weeks from the announcement.

With the challenge grant, the non-profit theatre company has raised $300,000+, allowing it to place a sizable deposit on the $500,000 building and maintain a reasonable mortgage. Live Oak Theatre is still accepting donations and pledges of any amount to pay down the balance and make additional improvements to the property. To make a donation of any kind please go to www.

LiveOakTheatre.org and click on the “DONATE” button or you can send a check payable to Live Oak Theatre to P.O. Box 12285, Brooksville, FL 34603.

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of the building is scheduled for completion in late June or early July.

He added that PHP has $2,475 on hand and has planned several events to spur a drive for an additional $3,000 by May 11th to qualify for a Gannett Foundation grant to launch the kitchen project in the renovated building which also will house the organization offices and serve as a coordinating center for the work of other community service organizations.

One of those groups is Mats for a Mission, a loosely associated number of women and men who collect plastic bags used by grocery and other stores to package purchased goods for customers. Those volunteers convert the bags into hygienic, comfortable, portable and surprisingly colorful sleeping mats for homeless men, women and families PHP, a program led by Ellen Frank, is one of the major distributors of the bedrolls. “We have given out more than 50 in the past several months,” she reported. The recipients “are so grateful,” she said.

Jericho Road Ministries, Homeless Ministries of Brooksville and New Life Church in Ridge Manor are among the other major distributors seeking to provide the mats to at least 500 homeless individuals identified through the county school system.

Making the mats here started a little over a year ago when both Ellen Katrick and Sabra Rice Chapman separately saw a television feature on

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such a program in a Texas Presbyterian Church.

The pair went on social media to recruit local volunteers and a meeting place.

Soon, 15 to 20 women and a few men began showing up at The Grande, a downtown Brooksville retirement facility, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturdays to learn how to transform the plastic bags into “plarn” (plastic yarn) from which the 2 by 6 foot bedrolls with carrying straps are made.

“It takes 800 plastic bags to make one of the light-weight mats,”said Ms. Katrick. The bags are being collected at drop-off spots such as Hernando County SherBags become mats iff’s Office, the Brooksville police department, the county libraries, many schools and businesses such as Home Depot.

Most anyone can do at least one or two steps in the process after a brief instruction period, she said. The process begins with flattening the bags and cutting them into strips. The strips then are woven into “plarn.”

The only really difficult step is crocheting Genele Firlick the plarn into the mats develop various patterns “which are bug resistant for the woven “plarn.” and dry easily,” Ms. Although much of the Katrick explained. A plea work can be done indihas gone out through the vidually at home, “you organization’s Facebook miss the fellowship of page and other outlets working with others who for volunteers who can are doing something for crochet or are willing other people, said Chris to learn the one or two Shannon Buchner and basic stitches involved in Kelbaugh, who works Eileen Katrick with a group meeting producing the mats. from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednes- Brooksville, 109 Broad Perhaps surprisingly, days at the Spring Lake the mats are quite attracStreet.

Methodist Church. tive thanks to Genele Anyone interested in The fluctuating main Firlik, district manager participating should congroup of volunteers now of the school printing tact Gwynne Carpenter at department with a degree meets Saturdays from (352) 848-4846 or Kel9 to 11 a.m at the First in graphic design. She baugh at (727) 543-2330.

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want to hold seminars and lectures for the public.

“It's important that people who come to visit art understand what they're looking at.

You know what you like, but you might not understand the medium. You see techniques you don't understand, etc.,” Barb explains.

Cultural events, such as the Nature Coast Art Show, enrich our community, aid artists in getting their works recognized and sold,

Sculpture by Barbara Blavatt

Solutions for spider mite infestations

BY MATT SMITH, M.S. SPECIAL TO HERNANDO SUN

As we roll into April, the combination of an early spring and drought-like conditions presents a risk of everybody’s second least favorite arachnid: two-spotted spider mites.

As any greenhouse or high tunnel farmer can attest, spider mites absolutely love the hot, dry conditions that we have seen over the past month, and the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s one-month forecast calls for a high probability of continued predominantly warm and dry conditions for the next 30 days. Prevention is always the best policy. To create a hostile environment for spider mites, be sure that plants are not under-watered, as stressed plants make good hosts.

Keep dust to a minimum by spraying water on bare patches of earth, make use of mulches, or place cover crops or grasses around the plant to ensure a healthy and contained soil. Keep beds clean and free of weeds. Most importantly, should you have a problem with a different pest, avoid the use of non-discriminating contact insecticides.

These insecticides kill beneficial and predatory bugs as well. Pyrethrin-based insecticides and carbaryl are known to increase the risk for spider mite infestations.

Scout regularly. The mites themselves are very tiny and difficult to see without a magnifying glass.

Instead, check leaf tops for light-colored stippling, as if someone has repeatedly tapped the leaf with a very fine pointed colored pencil. Check the underside of leaves for the white, fine webbing from which the mites get their name.

Should you find any affected leaves, a good method for finding mites is to place a white sheet of paper under the branch and tap the branch forcefully so that the

mites fall onto the paper.

Here, they are far easier to inspect. You are looking for a very small pale white to yellow-brown/gold bug, usually with two brown spots on its abdomen. If you see signs of mites but can’t find any, there’s a chance that they’ve already moved on and spraying would be a waste of resources. For more information on scouting, including photographs, visit http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ in307 .

If spider mites are spotted and properly identified, the next step is to douse the plants in chemicals and toss a lit match for good measure, right? Not necessarily. Fact is your plants can handle a small population of spider mites without any adverse effects. This is true of many pest species, and how you react largely depends on your circumstances. In a well-designed integrated pest management system, the grower has a defined population threshold based on where the economic loss from pest damage exceeds the cost of taking control measures. An ornamental greenhouse nursery two weeks away from shipment date will be able to tolerate a much lower population of spider mites than a homeowner two weeks away from the rainy season when populations naturally drop.

Commercial, conventional growers have access to chemical miticides that are unavailable to homeowners.

However, these may not always be the best options for owners of U-Pick farms, as the conventional miticides tend to have seven to fourteen day windows where the produce cannot be picked.

For U-Pick, organic, and home growers, the best options often come in the form of insecticidal soaps and oils. These products allow produce to be safely picked the next day and work by covering and suffocating the mites, so thorough coverage is absolutely essential to ensure maximum control,

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especially on the bottom of the leaves.

However, there is a problem with soaps and oils in Florida: they can cause plant damage if applied when temperatures exceed 90 degrees. In these circumstances, purchasing and dispersing predatory mites are another proven control method. You will want to make sure that infected plants are spaced close enough that the predatory mites are able to spread throughout the orchard.

If this is not possible, split the dispersion between plants according to the directions on the label. Soaps/ oils and predatory mites can be used together by first spraying the soaps to reduce the pest population and then applying the predatory mites a few days after. The combination of prevention, scouting, proper identification, and targeted control measures are highlights of integrated pest management systems and key tools in a successful and sustainable agricultural venture.

Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or national origin.

Matt Smith, M.S. is a Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Agent UF/IFAS Extension Sumter, Pasco, Hernando County

7620 State Road 471, Suite 2 Bushnell, FL 33513 352-569-6862 / smith197@ufl.edu @WestRidgeSAFS

to enjoy a tasty breakfast.

Sierra Club Adventure Coast May 3rd Meet Up features "The Amazing Everglades" TED talk by Mac Stone

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill will have its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday April 28th from 8:00AM to 10:00AM at Applebee's Restaurant on County Line Rd. just east of Mariner Blvd. Pancakes, sausage links, plus your choice of coffee, tea, milk, juice, soda or water will be served. Tickets are $5.00 each and must be purchased in advance by calling (352) 410-0110. Your ticket stub will be entered into a random drawing for a breakfast basket (estimated $40.00 retail value). Winner will be notified by phone or e-mail.

If you wish to donate your ticket back, it will be given to a needy person or family

Well-respected conservation photographer , Mac Stone, from Gainesville focused on saving America's wetlands. Everglades biologist Dr. Tom St. Clair will join us to comment on Everglades ecology and restoration. Join us at 3432 Deltona Blvd. Spring Hill.

Social at 6:30 p.m. Meeting/ program at 7 p.m. Public is welcome to attend. Become a member. Facebook at Sierra Club Adventure Coast Committee. Call 352 277-3330.

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CASE NO.: 27 2017 CA 001031 CA

Any person claiming an interest in the surplus, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the Lis Pendens, must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

REGIONS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN DOE, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD J. CZAJKA A/K/A RICHARD CZAJKA, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RICHARD J. CZAJKA A/K/A RICHARD CZAJKA, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST RICHARD J. CZAJKA A/K/A RICHARD CZAJKA, DECEASED, WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1 and UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN pursuant to a Summary Final Judgment filed on March 28, 2018, entered in Case No. 27 2017 CA 001031 CA, of the Circuit Court in and for Hernando County, Florida, wherein JOHN DOE, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD J. CZAJKA A/K/A RICHARD CZAJKA, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RICHARD J. CZAJKA A/K/A RICHARD CZAJKA, ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING, BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST RICHARD J. CZAJKA A/K/A RICHARD CZAJKA, DECEASED, WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 1 and UNKNOWN TENANT NO. 2, are the Defendants, that the Clerk of the Circuit Court will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, on May 22, 2018, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on the following described real property as set forth in the Summary Final Judgment: LOT 9, BLOCK 1750, SPRING HILL UNIT #26, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGES 77 THROUGH 85, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2018 0348 IN RE: ESTATE OF ANNE F. MACVICAR, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ANNE F. MACVICAR, deceased, whose date of death was February 10, 2018, 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 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: April 20, 2018.

Sarah E. Williams Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 0056014 Sarah E. Williams, P.A. 840 Beach Drive N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Telephone: (727) 898-6525 VICTORIA E. MACVICAR Personal Representative 15638 Mahoney Drive Spring Hill, FL 34610 (04/20/2018), (04/27/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 27-2018-CP-000351-CPAXMX Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF SEYMOUR VIDELOCK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SEYMOUR VIDELOCK, deceased, whose date of death was April 16, 2016, 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 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 publication of this notice is April 13, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: PAUL A. KRASKER, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 893196 PAUL A KRASKER, P.A. 1615 Forum Place, 5th Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Telephone: (561) 515-2930 Fax: (561) 515-3904 E-Mail: pkrasker@kraskerlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: mkovar@kraskerlaw.com Personal Representative: ELAINE R. POST 8377 Camphor Drive Springhill, Florida 34606 (04/13/2018), (04/20/2018) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Vanessa Alban, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Miranda All Purpose Seasoning” 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.

(04/20/2018)

NOTICE ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated this April 6, 2018.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished by electronic mail to: Mark T. Conan, Esquire, 320 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite A-1, Orlando, FL 32801 at marktconan@gmail.com, on this 6th day of April, 2018. /s/ Tompkins A. Foster Florida Bar #307335 E-mail: tfoster@flkpa.com Wayne E. Klinkbeil Florida Bar #0040037 E-mail: wayne@flkpa.com Attorney for Plaintiff Foster & Klinkbeil, P.A. P.O. Box 3108 Orlando, FL 32802 (407) 422-1966 (407) 422-5938 Facsimile NOTICE If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration at Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main St., Room 130, Brooksville, Florida 346012800, 352-754-4201, telephone, within two working days of your receipt of this notice; if you are hearing impaired, call 1-800-955-8771; if you are voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770.

NOTICE: THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. (04/13/2018), (04/20/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case Number: 2017CA-001268 CENTERSTATE BANK, N.A., a national banking association, f/k/a CenterState Bank of Florida, N.A., successor by merger with CenterState Bank, N.A. f/k/a CenterState Bank West Florida, N.A. f/k/a Community National Bank of Pasco County, Plaintiff, and MARY OLGA SARGENT, JOHN DOE n/k/a Ryan Chesler and JANE DOE n/k/a Cassandra Chesler, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the final judgment dated March 28, 2018, entered in case number 2017CA-001268 in the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, in and for Hernando County, Florida, wherein CENTERSTATE BANK, N.A., a national banking association, f/k/a CenterState Bank of Florida, N.A., successor by merger with CenterState Bank, N.A. f/k/a CenterState Bank West Florida, N.A. f/k/a Community National Bank of Pasco County is Plaintiff, and MARY OLGA SARGENT, JOHN DOE n/k/a Ryan Chesler and JANE DOE n/k/a Cassandra Chesler, are Defendants, I will sell at public sale on May 22, 2018 to the highest bidder for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, immediately outside of Room 245, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, beginning at 11:00 a.m. eastern time, the following described property as set forth in said final judgment, to wit: Lot W-24, WEEKI-WACHEE, WOODLANDS, UNIT NO. 1 as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 6, Pages 88A – 88B, public records of Hernando County, Florida Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens, must file a claim within sixty (60) days after the sale.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance.

Please contact the ADA Coordinator at 20 North Main Street, Room 350, Brooksville, Florida 34601 (352) 7544402, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Submitted by: Krista Mahalak, Esquire Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, P.A. Post Office Box 9498 Winter Haven, Florida 33883-9498 Attorney for Plaintiff (04/13/2018), (04/20/2018) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No.: 2018-CP-0195 IN RE: ESTATE OF ALAN EUGENE LANGILLE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ALAN EUGENE LANGILLE, deceased, whose date of death was December 2, 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 publication of this notice is the 13th day of April 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Lani Candelora Florida Bar No.: 0121790 5329 Commercial Way, Suite 102 Spring Hill, FL 34606 Email: lani@lanicandeloralaw.com Telephone: (352)835-3223 Personal Representative: Tom Langille 700 Pacific Ave #109 Leominster, MA 01453 (04/13/2018), (04/20/2018)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2017-DR-2186 MABLE LEE SIMS, Petitioner/Wife, v.

EARNEST JOHN SIMS, Petitioner/Husband.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: EARNEST JOHN SIMS 27161 Aubrey Avenue Brooksville, FL. 34602 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Mable Lee Sims c/o Attorney Sarah Sultenfuss, whose address is Post Office Box 978, Dade City, Florida 33526, on or before May 14, 2018 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 2 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 before service on Respondent or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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 must file Notice of Current 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.

Dated April 2, 2018 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By /s/JBT Deputy Clerk (04/13/2018), (04/20/2018) (04/27/2018), (05/04/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No: 272018CP000407CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF ROBERT F. BINGHAM, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert F. Bingham, deceased, whose date of death was May 8, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The name and address of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney is 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 April 20, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Caravita Sansonia E-Mail Address: csansonia@sansonialaw.com Florida Bar No. 0110442 Office Address: The Sansonia Law Firm, PL, 2385 NW Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Telephone: 561-962-2868 Cellular: 561-859-7999 Personal Representative: /s/ Robert F. Bingham II 557 Old Green Bay Road Glencoe, Illinois 60002 (04/20/2018), (04/27/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2018-CP-286 IN RE: ESTATE OF DOROTHEA D. TILLMAN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Dorothea D. Tillman, deceased, whose date of death was July 25, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 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 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.

Jack "John" Mackover passed away on Easter Sunday at around 9 am in the morning from complications of heart failure.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Mackover, and his children Mark Mackover, Cheryl Mackover, Curt Mackover and by his grandson, Steven Mackover. He will be severely missed by everyone in the family.

Perez Teresa Brito, age 71 of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. She is survived by her son, Alberto; daughters, Midiala, Maribel, Mariley; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.Src; Downing Spears Helen H., passed away on Tuesday April 10, 2018. Src; Turner Maple Norma Jean “Jeannie” , age 89, of Brooksville, passed on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. She is survived by husband, Frank. Src; Brewer Keegan Robert F., age 79, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Src; Brewer Plezia Walter A., age 77, of Weeki Wachee, passed on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Src; Brewer Piper Daniel R., Sr., age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Src; Brewer Pinter Xinia Salas, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

She was predeceased by her son, David. Xinia is survived by her sons, Oliver and Adam; and 3 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Cagno James E., age 73, of Weeki Wachee, Florida passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Janet was preceded in death by her husband John. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Gus), son, Jay, and 5 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Bolen Eugene J., age 84 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018.Eugene is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, Michael; daughters, Lori, Jacqueline and Tracy; and 8 grandchildren.

Src; Downing Paulding John D., age 72, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, April

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Nicholas Fraioli, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Dynamic LED” 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.

(04/20/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case # 2018-DR-132 IN RE: NELLY HERRERA-VELEZ LAURA ACOSTA Petitioners And ROXANNE LYONS-HERRERA LAWRENCE B. HERRERA Respondents NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD BY EXTENDED FAMILY PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 751

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.

TO: Roxanne Lyons a/k/a Roxanne Lyons-Herrera 414 Taipei Court, Unit 82 A Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303

NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

Timothy M. Doud, Esq., Attorney for the Petitioner's Law Offices of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, Florida 34688

The date of first publication of this notice is April 20, 2018.

Within 20 days from the first date of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and For Hernando County, Florida, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 before service on the Attorney for the Petitioner's or immediately thereafter.

Attorney for Personal Representatives: Nancy McClain Alfonso, Esquire Florida Bar Number: 845892 McClain Alfonso, P.A. 38416 Fifth Avenue Zephyrhills, Florida 33542 Telephone: (813) 782-8700 Fax: (813) 788-0441 E-Mail: EServe@McClainAlfonso.com Secondary: JStalsonburg@McClainAlfonso.com Personal Representative: Donn R. Tillman Post Office Box 952 St. Petersburg, Florida 33731-0952 (04/20/2018), (04/27/2018) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that DINA MIKULE, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “MIKULE INTERPRETING” 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.

(04/20/2018)

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Temporary Custody of Minor Child Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 751 has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to:

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 addresses on record at the clerk's office. /s/ Timothy M. Doud Timothy M. Doud, Esq. Fl Bar # 0052061 Law Offices of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, Fl 34688 352-596-6339 TimDoud@aol.com Attorney for Nelly Herrera-Velez (04/20/2018), (4/27/2018), (05/04/2018), (05/11/2018)

12, 2018. He was a United States Army Veteran.

John is survived by his wife Cathy; son: John; daughters and son-inlaw: Joanne (Jarrod) and Amanda; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 10:30am, Friday, May 4, 2018 at Grace World Outreach.

Inurnment will follow at Florida National Cemetery, with military honors.

Src; Merritt Hinderscheid Lee F., age 81, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife Ann; daughters Jeani (John) and Kathy (Steve); son Mark (Mar-

tha); 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

Src; Turner Holcomb Ernest B., of Brooksville, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Src; Turner Racine Irene F., passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Src; Turner Williams Sarah L., passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Src; Turner Combs Rogers L., passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Src; Turner Heffernan Francis Patrick Jr., passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Src; Turner

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Library Closures The Main Library location of the Hernando County Public Library System, located at 238 Howell Avenue, will be closed on Friday, April 27, to accommodate for the Brooksville Blueberry Festival activities. Patrons can receive library services on this date at other available library locations that will be open that day (West Hernando, Spring Hill and East Hernando Branches).

For locations, hours, or other information, please visit the Library's website at www.

HernandoCountyLibrary.us or call (352) 754-4043.The Main Library will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, April 30, 2018 National Business Week April 29 - May 5 Celebrate National Small Business Week with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce from April 29 to May 5. This weeklong event is dedicated to strengthening our community by supporting local small businesses. They are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds this community together.

Local merchants will offer special deals and coupons to celebrate this fun-filled week of support. For more information and a complete list of participating businesses, visit www.hernandochamber. com under our events page and our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/803673493155730/ 1 Chamber of Commerce Training Committee Meeting The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce’s Training Committee will be held on Tuesday, April 24, at 8 am at the Chamber office, located at 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, Brooksville.

Contact the Chamber office, (352) 796-0697, or visit www.hernandochamber.com Hernando Historical Museum Needs Tour Guides Do you love history? Your help is needed just three hours a week. Retiree’s welcome!! We will train.

We have three museums, The May-Stringer House – a 14 room Victorian home is perched on top of a hill overlooking the city of Brooksville has over 11,000 artifacts on display; The 1885 Train Depot was to be part of a railway system connecting travelers and freight from the ports of the East Coast of Florida to the Gulf of Mexico and The One Room Schoolhouse Museum – a representation of the first school built in the 1850’s by Fredrick Lykes, will bring you back in time to experience a fun and interactive lesson while sitting at authentic wooden desks. Visit our website www. hernandohistoricalmuseumassoc.com or call 352-799-0129 for more information.

Potluck at Unitarian Universalist Church will honor military veterans The UUCIP will hold a Memorial week potluck luncheon at noon Sunday,

May 27, right after the 11 am service, at the Heather Community Center, 9100 Nakoma Way, Weeki Wachee.

Attendees will be able to participate in reminiscences and share their stories in discussions at the various tables. Participants may bring a food for the potluck or leave a donation in the container on the coffee table. For more information, go to Facebook. com.

Chamber of Commerce Training Committee Meeting The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce continuously seeks to provide relevant training to support what Hernando County businesses need. The Training Committee will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at the Chamber office, located at 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, Brooksville.

Contact, (352) 796-0697, or visit www.hernandochamber. com Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce is having the April Monthly Membership Meeting at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Brooksville on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 7:15 am.

Network with local businesses and meet your next customer. The guest speaker: CAROLYN JONES, PsychU. This event is sponsored by: NAMI Hernando – Beautiful Mind Center. Cost to attend the Membership Meeting is $15 for members / $20 guests at the door. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. For more information contact the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce at 352-796-0697 or register online www.hernandochamber.com.

Screenwriters & Authors Meeting You are invited to meet with local writers on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. You do not have to be a published author to participate. We share ideas, learn techniques and help each other. For more information call Sarah at 352-232-8369; email: msnachin@hotmail. com or Helise at 352-9425768; email: helisestamos@ gmail.com Candidate Night hosted by Hernando County Democrats Join the Hernando County Democratic Party on Wednesday, May 2nd for Candidate Night at The Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Avenue in Spring Hill. Social at 6:30 pm; event begins at 7pm.

Meet local Democratic and nonpartisan school board candidates for office. Get involved in the effort to turn Hernando County blue come the November elections.

Candidates include the following: Congressional District 11 Dana Cottrell, Florida House of Representatives Colleen Kasperek, County Commission Dist.

2 Debbie Salvesen, County Commission Dist. 4 Nancy Makar, School Board Dist.

1 Catherine A (Kay) Hatch, School Board Dist. 3 Jules Blazys, and School Board Dist. 5 Susan Duval.

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

2. Which gospel does not contain the Olivet prophecy? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. The prophecy of Obadiah is basically about what nation? Shem, Edom, Tabor, Nebo 4. Who said “Rabbi,” and kissed Jesus? Alexander, Mark, Mordecai, Judas 5. David was what relation to Boaz? Brother, Son, Grandson, Great-grandson 6. Who was Nun’s son? Jehoshaphat, Joshua, Zacchaeus, Meshach ANSWER: 1) Old; 2) John; 3) Edom; 4) Judas; 5) Great-grandson; 6) Joshua Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.

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OPINION DOMENICK J. MAGLIO, PH.D.

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

Traditional Realist

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Real heroes are all around us

Living in the past is a gateway to mental illness

People who are stuck in the past are extremely susceptible to make poor choices. Their inner energy is directed backwards toward things they cannot change. Many psychological counseling clients resent and conceal negative past treatment by a family member or someone else they feel has mistreated them. On some level they want to move forward but are drawn back to their unresolved issues. Instead of taking risks to better meet their needs and wants, they blame people and past incidents that no longer allow them to control their actions.

Many modern children find it more pleasing and comfortable to live in fantasy rather than dealing with reality. Today there are many avenues to escape the monotony and discomfort of learning the habits, skills and values of our traditions. Additionally parents have little time, motivation or insight into training them. In the recent past books were available that taught moral values through lessons. The Harry Potter type books, futuristic movies and Internet games have trapped children in the world of imagination. These children have become addicted before they have reached the stage of reason to make good decisions. Many children have unknowingly become exploited victims of the entertainment industry to continue down the road of being consumers of fantasy escape.

Both the people who are emotionally fixated on a past trauma or are in a virtual realm of fantasy are not learning the lessons of reality in order to become productive and functional citizens of the world. Reality is in front of them although they are not learning the lessons they are being taught.

They are not open or sensitive to other individuals resolving their issues, instead they are focused only on their own woes.

All people no matter how rich or powerful they are will face failure, disappointment or injustice. The sooner they are introduced to appropriate lessons that reality has to teach, the better able they will be to accept and overcome its challenges. A dysfunctional parent often role models inappropriate behavior and thinking instead of teaching the youngster what to do or what not to do. Nevertheless, many people have learned lessons from abusive, addictive, deceitful or lazy parents. These lessons propel many of them into higher functioning lives.

A person who reaches his potential normally focuses on the future. He is looking forward analyzing how each choice will move closer to his goals. Blaming past events or emerging themselves in a fantasy lifestyle they realize is a detour from confronting and solving obstacles on the way to reaching their objective. They have learned from other everyday experiences that persevering to develop a skill or finding an answer to a complex issue takes concentration and thought.

When a major negative event such as a death, divorce, disease or other unforeseen situation blocks their advance, healthy persons focuse intensely on the issue to find the best corrective response for themselves and everyone else. These seekers of well-being live in the here and now, not in the past. They are problem solvers not excuse makers. They possess personal integrity.

On the other hand, looking back or turning to a diversion

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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To the Editor: Our American heritage is founded on the Judeo-Christian religions.

There are “teachings” in those religions by which Americans have been guided for centuries. The most prominent is The Golden Rule – Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Those holding a second, but no less important, role are The Ten Commandments. Those life lessons are the basis of all morality in the United States, our nation.

Government’s primary role is to protect the People’s rights by maintaining stability and civility among its constituents.

Then comes the Republican political Party whose platform includes “personal/property rights” for the Citizens.

These “rights” might

be summed up in a phrase such as: Your freedom ends when it interferes with my freedom – at my nose, at my ears, or when it inhibits my freedom of movement.

Therefore, when combining The Golden Rule – Do unto others, etc – with “personal rights”, good governance precludes allowing amidst an established residential area a “development” (otherwise known as “progress”) which overwhelms all the surrounding land, streets, housing, residents, public services.

Yes, it is correct that any land owner has rights to do with that land as s/ he sees fit. But, it is also incumbent on that owner to consider her/his neighbors and the surrounding atmosphere. For a developer to plunk down a mini-city with a population greater per square acre than the

surrounding development is truly unconscionable.

It is up to our elected leaders to make sure that the way of life of those who chronologically put down roots earliest is protected.

By looking to the aforementioned writings, it is easy to see that such a development as Spring Center is out of the question in that location – even if considering only the rights of the current neighbors to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Again, it is up to our elected leaders to follow our heritage and determine where the new development’s rights infringe on current residents’ rights.

Governance is stability and civility among all constituents.

— Hamilton R. Hanson Spring Hill, FL

Poptop Tears I shaved my beard twice last year, once in October and again in December. I even used an electric razor every morning for a while, until that got annoying.

And while not having hair on my face is certainly a lot less of a mess when I blow my nose and eat soup, the smooth look is just not me, apparently.

Originally, I grew a beard as a facial badge of freedom. Later I maintained it to hide wrinkles, which I didn’t know I had until I shaved it eighteen years later, a few years ago. Late last year I wanted to be rid of it, but not only is shaving a bothersome chore, for the first time ever my wife actually complained that I should at least have a moustache. About five years ago I did just that, shaving it all except my lip hair, which I left hanging below the corners of my mouth, and everyone at Exwork said I looked like a 1970’s movie villain (some said cop) so I grew it all back.

And now I have a beard again, and again it’s starting to annoy me. As has

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happened frequently in the past, the pop-top tabs on my cans of soda, tea, and beer keep catching and plucking out strands of moustache. Bending the tab off helps, but not as much as you might think, for the rotating hinge is still there. It hurts, and if the hair is actually from one of my nostrils, missed by me while trimming and grown down into my ‘stash, it makes my eye water and water, which ever nostril it’s from.

So once again I don’t want a beard, but I don’t want to shave. It’s a dilemma. And because it takes so

to forget about the unexpected harsh reality confronting a person is a recipe for the issues to grow and become more embedded in the person’s mind. This approach does nothing to unburden the person of the challenges facing them.

The longer the person procrastinates, the more consumed the individual becomes in the unresolved issue. Too many of these people turn inward or to a chemically induced fantasy or other form of addiction to rid themselves of the pain and inability to learn positive insights from life’s changing events.

Life is painful enough without being stuck in the quagmire of past events.

The longer an individual remains in the quicksand of unresolved issues, the more the person misses the positive events that pass before their eyes. Eventually the pain intensity increases to a level where the person has few options.

Insanity becomes more attractive to the psychologically wounded casualties.

long to grow back mistakes from experimental trimmings, I think I’ll see if I can buy one of those Wooly Willy toys, probably from a Dollar Store, and use it to design facial configurations before plugging in my WAHL barber shears.

(WAHL also makes doggie trimers, and I just now looked to see if that’s what I’ve been using, because my wife is sneaky that way. But no, mine is for humans.)

Willy doesn’t have my wrinkles and saggings, but I think I could use it to design artful shavings. The fact that I can cover the top of his head doesn’t make a difference to me, of course, but I can certainly test what I might look like with mutton chops, a goatee, and a Vandyke. Mainly I want to know ahead of time my appearance with a variation that has no moustache.

And by the way, I think the manufacturers of Wooly Willy should make a version that includes some white metal filings, about fifty percent, so we longtime fans can have more realistic fun.

Often the depressed person turns to psychotropic medication or street drugs.

Alcohol, opium and a wide variety of prescription mood altering drugs are available. These are abused by a frightening number of people. The ultimate solution to severe depression is suicide.

It is a quick but fatal solution to their nightmare.

The better answer to personal issues is to confront them and learn the necessary lessons. Understanding the alternative way a person could have interpreted and acted presents insight into the problem.

Learning from healthy role models is an effective method of understanding how to resolve issues to better face reality.

Thus they could handle their present dilemmas themselves and better face their future.

There are real heroes all around us We hear a lot about heroes in this day and age. Accomplished athletes are seen as idols for throwing around a ball along with blockbuster fantasies that portray individuals who can fly and use their incredible super-powers to save the universe. However, in the real world, it’s encouraging to know there are humble and hardly noticed heroes all around us. These selfless individuals have no desire to be praised or even recognized. They are a special group of human beings that are not only determined to accomplish what God has called them to do but sincerely willing to sacrifice their life so that others can live. The following story is an example of one of these heavenly secret-agents.

Irena Sendler was a Polish nurse and social worker who worked in the Warsaw health department during World War II. In a short window of time between 1942 and 1943, she along with a small band of co-workers led a courageous effort within the Warsaw ghetto to secretly smuggle at least 2500 Jewish babies and children from facing the certainty of the German concentration camps. She and her team were members of the Zegota, an underground organization established in 1940 by the Polish government for the purpose of rescuing Polish Jews.

With permission from the Nazis to enter the ghetto to help segregate the city’s 380,000 Jews, she came up with a plan to secretly smuggle babies and young children to safety. They used every idea possible to rescue the innocent, which included hiding them in toolboxes and under gurney’s, sneaking them into ambulances, taking them through sewer pipes or other underground passageways, wheeling them out in suitcases, and leading them out through an old courtyard which led to the non-Jewish areas. She carefully recorded the names of the children on cigarette papers and sealed them in glass bottles which she buried in a colleague’s garden. After the war the jars were dug up and the lists handed over to Jewish representatives.

Attempts were made to reunite the children with their families but sadly most of the parents had perished in the Treblinka death camp.

She was arrested in October 1943 and taken to Gestapo headquarters where she was interrogated to surrender information about the leaders of Zegota. She endured severe beatings and as her legs and feet were broken, she was eventually driven away to be executed. With what many consider to be a miracle from heaven, a private deal was made between Zegota and her executioner and she was released. Irena was later found unconscious along the side of the road and had to use crutches the rest of her life as a result of her injuries. One of the names in the jars was Michal Glowinski, a professor of literature. He said, “I fondly think about her and owe my life to her.” With tears, Elzbieta Ficowska also agreed as she was smuggled out of the ghetto by Mrs. Sendler inside a large toolbox when she was just five months old. Mrs. Sendler was eventually nominated for the Nobel peace prize in 1997 and announced as the 2003 winner of the Jan Karski award for Valor and Courage.

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ReUnKnighted: An original Live Oak Production

BY MICHELLE ELIZABETH SALAZAR HERNANDO SUN STAFF

The Live Oak Theatre Company proudly presents ReUnKnighted- an original musical play written

by Hernando County resident, Kyle Marra and other Live Oak members. This family friendly dramatic comedy will be performed April 20 - 22 and April 27- 29 at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church; 200 Mt. Fair Avenue, Brooksville. In this medieval misadventure, two bumbling squires who become knights lose their knighthood, then set out on a quest to get it back again resulting in lots of hilarious hijinks along the way.

One of the biggest challenges according to Live Oak’s Vince Vanni, is the same challenge that all original Broadway shows encounter…. The constant changes and rewrites to the script. However the cast and crew handled it well because Live Oak always does original material.

It took Marra and his contributors approximately 2 years to write and refine the original playbook. One of the biggest lessons he’s learned from the playwriting process is patience. He also learned that the first draft is not always the best draft, as

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Oskar Schindler, who saved more than 1,000 Jews by employing them at his Krakow factory and is widely recognized thanks to an award-winning book and film, Mrs. Sendler’s story remained relatively unknown until a few years ago when it was discovered in America by a group of Kansas school children who wrote a play about it, called “Life in a Jar.” The word

The squires of Cadbury and Tintagel kneel to receive their knighthood at the Festival of Queendoms, Director Kyle Marra far right.

well as how to blend and mesh writing styles from multiple creative people. Kyle had a particular challenge with ReUnKnighted in that he was writer, director and one of the featured players for half the performances.

Vanni says, ”For a young man, Kyle was wise enough Troll: Lenia Richangrily berates to realize there ards, the thieves who've were things he entered her cave. could not see while he was on spread very quickly and now the world is aware of her saving many defenseless victims of the Nazi ideology. She spent her last years in a Warsaw nursing home and passed away in 2008. When interviewed, she sternly insisted she did nothing special and is quoted, “I was brought up to believe that a person must be rescued when drowning, regardless of religion and nationality. The thought of being considered a hero irritates me greatly as I

stage. He, therefore, enlisted me and several other seasoned performers and directors to be a second set of eyes for him.”

The rest of the ReUnKnighted cast felt very fortunate to get “direction from all sides.”

According to Marra, other than the aforementioned challenges, the most notable feat

continue to have pangs within my conscience that I did so little. My emotions are overshadowed with the fact that my faithful coworkers, who also constantly risked their lives, did not live long enough to receive the honors that are now falling upon me.”

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was “dialing in some of the comedic aspects of the show... [it] challenged us in new ways as every line was important. If a line was missed or delivered incorrectly, then you'd have a punchline that didn't make sense. It was a test for those double cast in the 30+ speaking roles, but it was neat watching everyone rise to meet the challenge. However, I truly believe audiences will love the end result!”

Live Oak is known to have large ensemble casts ranging between 50-100 cast members per show.

ReUnKnighted is no different, having almost 70 people in the cast. Kyle says,”The most exciting part of this production will be seeing the show come to life in front of audiences for the first time. I know it sounds cliché, but there is something truly special about seeing something grow from idea to reality. Two years ago when we started writing this show with a group of Live Oak students, it hardly seemed real, but here we are about to debut it. It is the payoff of many hours writing, laughing, head scratching, writing some more, casting, and rehearsing.” He hopes to submit the play to contests one day.

There is currently a lot of excitement at Live Oak Theater given the

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East Fort Dade Ave. in Brooksville. The following streets will be closed: Ft. Dade Ave., between Howell Ave and Magnolia Ave., Brooksville Ave and the alley running between Magnolia and Brooksville Ave. The Main Library will be closed on Saturday April 28, to accommodate the festival.

Parking is free, admission is free, and the Brooksville Future

AOVE: Robin: Jesalyn Berard (Left), Gareth: Noah Barnes (Middle), and Perci: Kaiden Rossiter (Right) anxiously stare down an aggressive crowd while stuck in the stocks. BELOW: Tavern maids Adelle and Lenia Richards are lounging around while listening to a rousing speech from Perci.

news about the capital campaign for a new building. “The lead up to the new building combined with the fact that we are debuting a completely original musical has made for a busy season for Live Oak,” Marra notes. “Everyone has been firing on all cylinders this year, but it's all worth it! We cannot wait to have a home of our own!”

For more information about ReUnKnighted, call 352-593-0027 or visit www.LiveOakTheatre.org.

Live Oak Theatre is located at 200 Mt. Fair Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601.

Performances: April 20-22, 2018 Fri & Sat Evening 7:30 pm, Sat & Sun Matinee 2:30 pm April 27-29, 2018 Fri & Sat Evening 7:30 pm, Sat & Sun Matinees 2:30pm

Farmers of America (FFA) will have locally-grown blueberries for sale. Local artisans and vendors will be onsite, as well as those from out of the area. Six of the eight live bands are local to Hernando County.

Lots of entertainment will be available, such as ponies, a rock climbing wall for the kids and a dunk tank to test your baseball throwing accuracy. “We’ve invited the City Council and County Commissioners to spend time in the dunk tank,”

joked Lee. When asked how many RVSPs he has received for the tank, Lee said, “I haven’t received a list of responses yet,” but he has seen some interest expressed on social media.

“We’re going to staff that dunk tank with as many people as we can get to commit to it.”

Food from area vendors will be available, but eat the blueberries first.

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Come out to Marker 48 on Saturday, April 28th- The Arc will receive a percentage of ALL sales for the entire day!

Be sure to be there from 4:00-8:00 PM for chances to win some great raffle prizes!

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PHSC Summer Registration Underway Registration for three summer 2018 sessions at Pasco-Hernando State College is underway. Currently enrolled and returning students are encouraged to register as soon as possible. The summer course schedule is available online at www.phsc.edu. New

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students interested in taking classes this summer or fall are urged to visit the PHSC website for admissions information and to apply online.

Summer sessions at PHSC include one 10-week term and two six-week terms. Term IIIA and Term III, respectively a six and ten week term, begin on Monday, May 7.

A second six-week session, Term IIIB, begins on Tuesday, June 19. Students may register for all three sessions at once.Financial aid for summer term may be available, including: Florida Bright Futures, Pell, Florida Pre-Paid and Foundation Scholarships.

To learn more about summer financial aid options, visit financial-aid.phsc.edu or contact any campus Financial Aid Office.

PHSC’s application fee for new students is $25 and orientation and placement tests are free. For more information, students should contact the Student Affairs Office at their closest PHSC location in Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey, Spring Hill or Wesley Chapel.

Student Affairs office hours are Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.

to 7:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Beginning the week of May 7, PHSC operates on a summer schedule—with offices open Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays through August 10.

Call 1-855-NOW-PHSC or visit www.phsc.edu for more information.

Suncoast Harmony Chorus, Sweet Adelines, Intl has just returned from a fabulous weekend in Daytona Beach We were attending our annual convention and competition

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issues have surfaced, possibly affecting the timeline for the project, which is currently stated as 150 days from the passing of the agreement.

With the language of the agreement amended in part, both before and during the meeting, all parties were satisfied, and the council voted 4-0 to pass the new

during which we performed two songs in front of a panel of judges. Our scores were AWESOME. We are so proud of our accomplishments and ready to return to regular rehearsals starting May 1st..

We are very interested in increasing our membership – all voice ranges from low to high are welcome. No formal voice training or the ability to read music is required. Remember we are REAL WOMEN, singing REAL HARMONY, having REAL FUN. Come visit us at Salishan Gracious Retirement

agreement. Mayor Betty Erhard was absent from Monday’s meeting.

According to Manuel, problems with existing equipment were found during a technical meeting. Replacements will take 120 days to obtain and test, which will require more time to fit into a timeline without penalty, an estimated twelve-week maximum difference.

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tylibrary.us Word of Life Florida, offers teen and juniors camps: http://camps.wol. org/youth-camps/florida-youth-camps/ • Michael’s offer summer

camps as well check out their website for a full list: http://www.michaels. com/classes Other Summer Fun Options • Kids Bowl Free, from April-October kids can get 2 free games of bowling each day. Sign up at www.kidsbowlfree. com • Summer movies, each week both Beacon Theater and Spring Hill 8 offer movies for $1, and usually specials on concessions. Check their websites for the date, times, and movies. www. gtcmovies.com/show-

times/beacon-brooksville-cinemas & http:// touchstarcinemas.com Volunteering If you have a student past the summer camp age and they are either considering college in the future or you are just looking for a way yo get them involved during the summer.

Volunteering is the way to go. One of the requirements for the Bright Futures Scholarships is volunteer hours.

Summer is the perfect time to get that done.

Here is just a brief list of location you high schooler might want to try: • Public Library • SPCA • Humane Society • Jericho Road • Local churches running a VBS program • YMCA • Oakhill and Brooksville Regional Hospitals