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After 242 years, separation is still a problem

It seems ironic that the most contentious issue on the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which parted the colonies that formed the United States of America from their mother country, is the separation of children from their mothers or other family members crossing our southern borders illegally.

The former situation led to a war out of which came a constitutional republic whose foundational documents remain the envy the world. The latter has evolved into a partisan political battle that may not be resolved until the mid-term elections this fall.

Some fear the end result could be the disappearance of this nation as we know it. The successor would be a country not only without borders or laws restricting who may enter but lacking the mores — and language —that unite us as a people.

For many, the nation already is a far cry from the faith-based vision of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence adopted on July 4, 1776, who “with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence,” pledged “our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor” to its support.

Nine of those signers gave their lives fulfilling that pledge.

Another 17 lost their property and all that they had backing the cause they felt was God-ordained. And in that belief may be the solution to today’s border problem.

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Three buses looking for tender love and care The Boys and Girls Club of Hernando needs help from the community to save aging buses used to transport students over the summer.

BY SUE QUIGLEY HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Every year, the Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, opens it doors to over 1,300 children to provide a safe haven during out-of-school time and

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In order to provide a variety of educational enrichment activities, including field trips and fun in a positive environment while learning new skills, the organization uses three donated school buses to transport students to and fro.

“From the arts and reading to cooking lessons, our 8 area clubs have something to offer to everyone but not without the use of the buses,” said Brian McNamee, Area Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County located at 5404 Applegate Drive in Spring Hill.

McNamee, who has been with the Boys & Girls Club for more than 4 years, explained that their three aging buses need extra

repairs beyond their normal budgeted maintenance and because the club has suffered funding cuts for the past two years, the club is seeking extra donations.

“We have three buses — 321, 348 and 349. They are all getting up there in years and need a little extra special care and attention this year,” said McNamee. “Our mechanics company, Redline Diesel Ingenuity, LLC of Spring See BUSES, Page 13

Moton High alumni celebrate fifty years Right: Isabel Sims-Harris looking fierce in the women’s fashion show

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Bill Vonada joins Weeki Wachee staff; Hernando adds two experienced assistants

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN WRITER PHOTOGRAPHY CHERYL CLANTON

WEEKI WACHEE — The coaching carousel that has gone on throughout Hernando County since Bill Vonada stepped down from being Hernando High School’s head coach has been active and fluid.

Since Vonada penned a letter citing that coaching high school football in this day in age is much different to the past yesteryears, Hernando has since tabbed former assistant Rob ‘Kaz’ Kazmier as the school’s next in line as the new lead man. Now a local rival has added to its

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Weeki Wachee principal Troy LaBarbara announced in an email that the school has named Vonada as the new athletic director and also as a coach, but the email did not specify what sport the former Hernando head coach would be coaching. Early signs would obviously point towards helping out with the football program, as Vonada has quite a bit of expertise in that respective area.

Vonada was Hernando’s 30th head coach in program history and is coming off a 2017 season in which he led the Leopards to a district cham-

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Opportunities to learn about candidates Politics in the Park July 18th, 5-9 pm at Nature Coast Technical High School Hosted by CETA and Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce- Politics in the Park is a forum/expo designed to help local candidates reach the residents of Hernando County and give them the opportunity to speak one on one in a family friendly atmosphere. A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to the Chamber Education Training Association (CETA).

Great Hernando Debate Silverthorn Country Club Aug 02 2018, 6-9pm 4550 Golf Club Ln, Spring Hill, FL 34609 Limited Seating Gubernatorial Debates Prior to the Primary: Televised Republican and Democratic primary debates on Aug. 1 and 2, 2018 from 7-8PM Eastern. South Florida CBS station WFOR/ Channel 4 will produce the debates which will be held at the University of Miami's Maurice Gusman Concert Hall in front of a live studio audience of 600.

School Board appoints interim Superintendent, approves termination for cause letter to Dr. Romano

By JULIE B. MAGLIO Staff Writer To no avail, school board member Gus Guadagnino urged the board to rescind their vote on Dr. Romano’s termination during a special board workshop on June 25, 2018. Ultimately, he and other board members moved forward on hiring an interim Superintendent in a 5-0 vote the next day: Mr. John Stratton.

Stratton has been serving as Executive Director of Business Services for Hernando County Schools and has served as principal of Central High School and Endeavor Academy as well as in assistant principal roles.

At the special workshop on June 25, Guadagnino stated, “I would love for one of you to rescind your vote so we can get together in a professional manner and take care of business in a professional manner.”

“How do three board members do something so significant that there was a vote of immediate dismissal and I’m totally clueless on what that is.

How does this happen?”

Mr. Guadagnino asked.

Attorney Dennis Alfonso stated that it would require a majority vote to rescind the action. “The action that was taken on the night of the 12th was to terminate the Superintendent’s contract effective June 30th. Other actions were put into motion which were to empower the board chair to activate the search process. There was action taken to direct me to prepare this letter to identify the cause which would be on the agenda for tomorrow night (June 26 Regular School Board Meeting)... The board is empowered under Roberts Rules to do what it can do- at this point in time without a motion to have a rescinded vote- it’s not on the table for it to even happen… Since other actions have been taken on the proposition to terminate the contract- it may be untimely to do that,” remarked Alfonso.

Guadagnino did not support the letter drafted by Attorney Dennis Alfonso outlining the reasons for Dr. Romano’s for cause

termination. The letter was passed by the board in a 4-1 vote at the Regular School Board meeting on June 26.

During the special workshop on the June 25, the Florida School Board Association’s Executive Director Andrea Messina and Dr. Bill Vogel a FSBA consultant spoke to the board about issues relating to hiring an interim and ultimately permanent Superintendent.

Messina explained in regards to hiring a permanent Superintendent, “I know that this is an election year and I also know that there are three seats up for election. One being an open seat and two having incumbents in it. That tends to complicate matters in regards to hiring a Superintendent… I want to also be clear that the law does not specify, it does not recognize an interim Superintendent. The law requires each school district to have a Superintendent.” She explained that the contract length is what determines the interim status.

“Whoever you decide to move forward with is going to be the Superintendent of the Hernando County School District for the length of time that you all decide,” she said.

She specifically warned that the elections do tend to complicate matters in the Superintendent search. “I will tell you in an election year, there are two candidates- whether they are incumbents or not, the inclination is to try to find ways to distinguish from one another on the campaign trail. And if you’re looking for a Superintendent during that time, you’ll find candidates will tend to pick sides and that becomes a campaign issue.

So I do have concerns because of an election year, you might not get the pool of candidates you want.”

School Board member Beth Naverud brought up using a community committee and Messina explained, “We strongly recommend that you do utilize a community committee.

It’s a very public position so you want community input, but we also have some clear guidelines on the decisions the community committee should make to a board. The law is very clear that the it is the board

ELECTION INFORMATION: Beth Naverud is running for County Commission District 2 against Wayne Dukes (Incumbent Rep), Charles Greenwell (Rep) and Deborah Salvesen (DEM).

Candidates for her District 3 seat on the on the School Board are Julius Blazys, Jimmy Lodato and Diane Rowden.

Chairman Mark Johnson is the incumbent for District 1 and is running against Catherine A (Kay) Hatch.

The district 5 seat is also on the ballot and Susan Duval the incumbent is running against Joseph ‘Joe’ Santerelli.

Andrea Messina and Mr. Vogel will attend the July 24 workshop to discuss additional details on a permanent Superintendent search.

Several potential interim Superintendent candidates were provided by board members during the workshop on June 25. The board settled on a number 1 pick of John Stratton and a number 2 pick of Mary LeDoux, Principal of Eastside Elementary. There was mention of Ken Pritz, but he was eliminated because of his involvement in ongoing litigation with the district. Pritz did receive some public support in the June 26 regular board meeting.

Public Comment on Superintendent Termination Regular School Board Meeting June 26, 2018

Duane Chichester, former publisher of Hernando Today: “First of all, I’ve observed Hernando County School Board for years and years and With only two names years and I have worked on the ballot for District with the school district in 5 and District 3, the many ways- as a private citizen and as a part of the races will be decided business community and in the primary election found that we’ve had the on Aug. 28th. good, the bad and the ugly here..But I can tell you, I understand how difficult that makes the decision in it is to make decisions to hiring the Superintendentset policy. With all of the not a committee... We call requirements the schools them an advisory comhave on them today. I mittee- as they are in an can tell you that there are advisory role and the board consequences when things makes decisions.” are done improperly.” He Board Chairman Mark said that he doesn’t know Johnson remarked that the all the circumstances, but last permanent Superintenas a business leader he dent contract took 128 days was surprised because he’s to finalize. He suspects heard nothing but good that the search could drag things about Dr. Romaon for most of the next no. “She has come to our school year. community, looked at some Messina commented of the problems, addressed that the timeline of other them, set goals and has districts have been very accomplished a lot. I’m short (virtually immediate concerned about what’s appointment) to 6 months. happened... There may be The board agreed to issues that I am unaware of begin gathering a pool of but I can tell you that your candidates for a permanent community, you’re responSuperintendent immediatesible to the children, the ly. The search committees parents. You’re responsible will be formed Aug. 29 to the community at large after the primary. The and the taxpayers. What actual appointment of the you’re doing here will Superintendent will be givhave consequences if you en to the new board to take make the wrong decisions. place at the earliest date of Especially with regard to Nov. 18, 2018. Interviews See SUPERINTENDENT will be conducted prior to page 4 Nov. 18.

Effort launched to boost Alzheimer’s treatment

BY CHRISTINE SEXTON NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE —

Pharmaceutical companies have for the past 20 years barraged the public with commercials about pills that help people lose weight, control cholesterol or soothe irritable bowels.

But there remain only five feAderally approved drugs for the treatment of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and none cure or stop the memory-robbing diseases from progressing.

With the estimated number of people suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease growing exponentially and optimism for better treatment plans fading, AARP, UnitedHealth Group and Quest Diagnostics announced this week a $75 million commitment to the “Dementia Discovery Fund,” which is aimed at developing new drugs for treating dementia.

Yarissa Reyes, state director of communications for the Alzheimer’s Association, said the additional funding is good news for Florida, where an estimated 540,000 people with

Alzheimer’s disease live.

“It also helps the caregivers as well,’’ said Reyes, who noted more than 1.1 million people in Florida care for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. “This is a win-win.”

The Alzheimer’s Association defines dementia as a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, and it causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior, eventually rendering a person unable to perform simple daily activities.

The number of people in Florida living with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to increase by 33 percent in the next seven years, totaling more than 720,000 by 2025.

AARP announced its funding commitment as it released a new survey of U.S. physicians that shows a lack of optimism that the situation will improve soon.

One in three physicians surveyed said current dementia treatment options are poor, and only 10 percent said they are extremely or very optimistic

that effective treatment protocols will emerge in the next five years.

AARP Florida spokesman Dave Bruns said the senior-advocacy group won’t measure the success of its investment in traditional ways. “The hope is that this will pay off in terms of more treatments and fewer patients suffering from dementia,” Bruns said.

David Kang, director of basic science research at the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, said the additional funding can help bridge what he called the “valley of death” between academic research and clinical trials done by large pharmaceutical companies.

“The funding can be used to support the development of ideas into small companies,” Kang said, adding, “or to support drugs that are almost there.”

While there have been hundreds of clinical trials about Alzheimer’s disease in the past 15 years, drugs being tested have not come to the market. Patients and caregivers have five drugs to choose from: Aricept, Razadyne, Namenda, Exelon and

Namzaric.

The available medicines do not cure Alzheimer’s disease.

Instead, they temporarily lessen the symptoms of the disease such as declines in memory, language, and problem-solving skills.

The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute treated 3,000 people for Alzheimer’s disease last year, said Amanda Smith, the institute’s director of clinical research. Also, the institute is participating in more than 12 active clinical trials, partnering with the National Institutes of Health and pharmaceutical companies. Five of the clinical trials are currently enrolling patients, she said.

Meanwhile, Kang said in the past, clinical trials were designed around people with dementia, in part to help those who needed it.

But Kang said researchers didn’t fully understand that “any amount of drug” isn’t going to bring the brain back.

“But we know better now,” he said, explaining that trials now focus on prevention and are designed for patients who have warning signs.

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CONRAD, MARK JOHN YOB: 1962 CHARGES: RETAIL THEFT (SHOPLIFTING), RESIST MERCHANT/EMPLOYEE Arrested at: 06/22/2018, 15:34, 13085 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34613 Arrest Summary: On June 22nd 2018, I responded to the Sears located at 13085 Cortez Blvd in Hernando County, Florida in reference to a retail theft. Upon my arrival I made contact with the store Loss Prevention Officer. The officer advised he observed the defendant to not pay for a 444 piece Craftsman’s tool set; however, witnessed the defendant attempting to leave the store with said merchandise.

The Loss Prevention Officer advised he identified himself as the store loss prevention manager and asked the defendant to reLOCAL GOV & EDUCATION MEETINGS Brooksville Council Meeting Monday, July 02, 2018, 7:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 7/9/2018 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Potential Brooksville Council Workshop Monday, July 09, 2018, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Contact City Clerk 352540-3816 Brooksville Beautification Board Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Contact City Clerk 352540-3810 Brooksville Planning & Zoning CommissionCancelled Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 5:30PM Contact Community Development 352-540-3813 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 7/10/2018 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Hernando County Fine Arts Council Meeting 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018 Joseph E. Johnston, III, Council Chambers, Brooksville City Hall 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville, FL 34601 Brooksville City Council Meeting Monday, July 16, 2018, 7:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS School Board Meetings 7/24/2018 11:00 AM Informal 2:00 PM Workshop 5:01PM First Public Budget Hearing 6PM Regular Meeting District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601

turn into the store and pay for the merchandise, at which time the defendant attempted to flee the store.

The Loss Prevention Officer stated although the defendant was resisting he was still able to successfully detain him. Both parties then waited for law enforcement arrival.

Contact was made with the defendant. Post Miranda, the defendant advised he attempted to leave Sears with a 444 piece Craftsman tool set passing all points of sale and not paying for said merchandise. The defendant also explained he resisted the store loss prevention manager due to “feeling scared.” The sum of merchandise totaled $799.99 before taxes.

The defendant was arrested and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident where he is being held on a $3,000 dollar bond.

“A little meth”

GOMEZ, ROBERTO RAUL RIVERA YOB: 1984 CHARGES: POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSSES OF WEAPON BY FELON, RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL Arrested at: 06/24/2018, 23:22, REYNOLDS ST & TREIMAN BLVD, DADE CITY, FL, 33253 Arrest Summary: On today’s date, while on routine patrol, I observed a white male, later identified as the defendant, Roberto Gomez, operating a red in color bicycle southbound on Treiman Blvd without the required red light on the rear of the bicycle. I activated my lights and siren at the intersection of Treiman Blvd and Reynolds St, at which time the defendant looked back at my patrol vehicle, raised both arms in the air, and continued driving southbound. The defendant then began pedaling the bicycle faster, while he looked back at my marked patrol vehicle several times. Several moments later, and approximately a quarter mile after activating my emergency lights and siren, the defendant drove into the grass, on the east side of Treiman Blvd, causing the defendant to lose control of the bicycle and coming to a stop. The defendant then jumped off the bicycle and began running on foot southbound on Treiman Blvd. As the defendant got off of the bicycle, he reached into his front hoodie jacket pocket and threw a black in color bandanna into the grass.

A short foot pursuit began (approximately 30 feet), before the defendant slipped in the wet grass.

Upon the defendant slipping in the grass, I was able to escort him to the ground and placed him into custody.

While placing the defendant into custody, he made spontaneous utterances

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advising he “ran” because he had “a little meth” on him.

During a search of his person, after he was placed into custody, brown metallic knuckles were located in his rear right pocket. The search further revealed the defendant to have a clear, plastic baggie which contained a clear, crystal like substance in his front right pocket.

I then located the black bandanna that the defendant threw while getting off of the bicycle. Inside the bandanna, I observed a clear, glass smoking pipe, which contained clear crystal like substance.

A computer check of the defendant’s criminal history revealed the defendant to have four previous felony convictions and to be a registered felon.

A field presumptive test using Narco test kit #7623 resulted in the crystal like substance testing positive for methamphetamine.

An agency (Ohaus) scale (model #C305-P, S/N: 23392) was used to weigh the crystal substance, which resulted in 3.3 grams with the baggie.

The defendant was placed into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail. The defendant was given a court date of 07/24/2018 in Courtroom D at 9:00 a.m. The defendant was given a total bond of $6,000.00.

Verbal altercation escalates

JACKSON, ARSENIO KORTEZ YOB: 1989 CHARGES: DOMESTIC BATTERY Arrested at: 06/22/2018, 12:26, RIO CIR, SPRING HILL, FL, 34608 Arrest Summary: Upon arrival, I made contact with the victim, who advised her live in boyfriend/father of her child, the defendant, Arsenio Jackson, started a verbal altercation over text messages that were on her cell phone. The victim stated that she exchanged words with the defendant and the defendant tried to grab their child out of her vehicle. The victim did not allow for the defendant to grab her child, at which point the defendant pushed her in the chest and then pinned her up against her vehicle with his forearm against her neck. The pressure against her neck did not disrupt the normal air or blood flow the victim.

The victim stated this was against her will and was an unwanted touch.

I observed slight redness on the victim’s upper chest and lower neck area.

There was an independent witness who observed the offense and called 911.

Contact was made with the defendant, who admitted to the offense and provided a sworn written statement.

The defendant was taken into custody and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center without incident. The defendant is

currently being held on a NO BOND status as this case is domestic in nature.

The defendant was issued a court date of 07/18/2018 at 0900 hours, in Courtroom “C” of the Hernando County Courthouse.

and advised it was susFL, 34601 pended. When asked why, Arrest Summary: On Michael advised he owed 06/21/2018 around 2213 $8,000 in traffic fines. hours, I was patrolling Michael then identified the area of Oakdale Ave himself via his FL ID card. when I observed a yellow I conducted a check of Kia parked in the street, Michael’s driver’s license facing westbound in the status through DHSMV eastbound lane. I watched Lost his cool records (DAVID), which for approximately one indicated he had 15 minute as the vehicle current suspensions/ was stopped in the street. revocations to his driver’s The way the vehicle was license, dating back to positioned would cause 08/11/2005. His license it to be an obstruction to was suspended/revoked any oncoming traffic. As I for a variety of reasons, to approached the vehicle, include DUI, Fleeing, Hathe vehicle accelerated forward, driving westbound bitual Traffic Offender, etc.

It also indicated Michael in the eastbound lane of had five prior convictions Oakdale Ave. The vehicle of driving while license then turned left on to West RICKER, ADAM MARK suspended/revoked on St and continued driving YOB: 1975 12/26/2013, 11/21/2009, southbound, at which CHARGES: ASSAULT 09/13/2007, 02/22/2007, time the vehicle failed to Arrested at: 06/24/2018, and 01/18/2006. maintain a single lane 16:24, S MAIN ST, and drove in the middle BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601 of the road, straddling I then placed Michael under arrest and transportboth lanes. Because of Arrest Summary: Upon ed him to the Hernando the aforementioned traffic arrival contact was made County Detention Center infractions, coupled with a with the victim, who adwhere he was charged concern the driver may be vised she was assaulted with felony knowingly drivtired/ill/impaired, I conby her live-in boyfriend, the ducted a traffic stop on the ing while license suspenddefendant Adam Ricker. ed/revoked. Due to some vehicle in the area of West The victim further statof the suspensions being St and Peyton Pl. ed that when she came for DUI, bond was set at I then made contact home from work today $10,000. with the driver, Michael an argument started, at Taylor. When asked for his which time the defendant driver’s license, Michael got up from the couch and advised he didn’t have one walked towards her in an aggressive manner, telling her that he was going to kick the side of her face in. The victim stated that she was in fear and felt that she was going to get hurt by the defendant and left the property to separate herself and called the Sheriff’s Office for assisSubmitted by the Hernando County Sheriff 's tance. Victim further stated Office that the defendant always threatens her, that she is On 06-18-18, while conducting a search of scared all the time and that the public restroom in the lobby of the Herwhen she sleeps at night in nando County Detention Center, Cpl. Jamie her own room, she puts a Downey discovered a syringe, along with three dresser in front of her door “Opana” 10mg pills, duct taped to the toilet. to stop him from coming it.

Cpl. Downey and Sgt. Daniel Quinones Victim further stated that conducted a review of the Detention Centhe defendant also stated to her that if she called the ter’s video surveillance that showed Jonathan police, when he gets out of Perry, W/M DOB/10-09-1990, enter the lobby jail that he would hurt her. restroom at approximately 9:05 p.m.

It should be noted that the Sgt. Quinones and Cpl. Downey also reVictim used her cell phone viewed recent phone calls and determined that to record this argument Inmates Rebecca Lashbrook, W/F DOB/05and writer did hear the 12-1990, and Camilla Bell, W/F DOB/10-16threats from he defendant 1985, were possibly involved in this incident. stating that he would kick Insp. Cliff Faulkingham reviewed several the side of her face in. hours of phone calls and was able to deterContact was made with the defendant. The defendant mine that Inmate Bell had been planning this stated that he did state to incident. the victim that he would On June 18, Inmate Bell released $250 to kick her face in because, Perry. After releasing the money, Inmate Lash“he lost his cool”. brook called Perry continuously throughout After investigation, the dethe day to give him step-by-step instructions fendant was placed under on how to deliver the drugs. arrest for Domestic Assault Perry was to use the money released by and transported to the HerInmate Bell to purchase drugs. He was then to nando County Jail without tape the items to the back of the toilet in the further incident. Once at the jail, the defendant was lobby restroom. issued a misdemeanor Later in the evening, a “trusty” inmate on court date of 07/18/2018 at the clean-up crew, was to retrieve the items 0900 hours in Courtroom and bring them to Inmate Bell. Post Miranda, C and issued a No Bond Perry and Inmate Lashbrook confirmed their status.

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Drugs confiscated at Hernando County Detention Center

$8,000 in traffic fines

TAYLOR, MICHAEL ANTHONY YOB: 1977 CHARGES: KNOWINGLY DRIVE WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/REVOKED Arrested at: 06/21/2018, 22:17, WEST ST & PEYTON PL, BROOKSVILLE,

roles as well as the plan described above.

Perry was arrested on a charge of Introduction of Contraband into a Detention Center.

He is being held on a $2,000 bond. Bell and Lashbrook were each arrested on a charge of Conspiracy to Introduce Contraband into a Detention Center. Both were held on a bond of $2,000 each. The trusty from the clean-up crew was removed from trusty status.

The control of contraband entering the Hernando County Detention Center is a top priority for Detention Division staff. Constant physical searches, monitoring of video surveillance cameras, and the use of other investigative tools, goes a long way in preventing the introduction of contraband.

Any attempts to introduce contraband into the Hernando County Detention Center will result in full investigations and ultimately criminal charges being placed on those involved.

Bank robbery suspect in custody Submitted by Hernando County Sheriff 's Office On 06-22-18, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a Bank Robbery occurred at the Chase Bank, located at 4279 Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill. The suspect, an unknown male, approached the teller and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the bank and got into a red Mitsubishi Eclipse. The suspect then fled the area.

Upon arrival at the bank, detectives reviewed video surveillance. Detectives quickly determined that the suspect was wearing a t-shirt worn by kitchen staff/em-

ployees at Sonny's Real Pit BBQ. Numerous law enforcement and community alert bulletins were issued.

Detectives responded to the local Sonny's, on Commercial Way in Spring Hill, to see if any of the employees recognized the suspect.

With assistance from the management and employees of Sonny's and the citizens of Hernando County, the suspect was identified as Raul Ernest Velasquez, a former employee of Sonny's in Spring Hill.

Investigative efforts confirmed that Velasquez was, in fact, the person who committed the Bank Robbery.

Approximately seven hours after the Bank Robbery was committed, detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of Raul Ernest Velasquez. The charge was Robbery.

On 06-23-18, a search warrant was executed on Velasquez's residence, located at 11005 Gatling Street in Spring Hill. During the search warrant, several items of evidentiary value were located, including his vehicle, the red Mitsubishi Eclipse. Velasquez was not at the residence.

On 06-25-18, just before 8 p.m., Raul Ernest Velasquez H/H DOB/0618-1980, turned himself in at the Hernando County Detention Center.

Detectives would like to thank the staff at Sonny's, as well as the numerous citizens who came forward with information regarding the suspect in this case. With this assistance, detectives were able to identify the suspect quickly, which led to his timely incarceration.

Original Information On 06-22-18 just before 4:30 p.m., a Hispanic male entered the Chase Bank located at 4279 Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill.

The male approached one of the tellers and passed a note that demanded money.

After a brief exchange with

the teller, the Hispanic male suspect fled from the bank on foot. Once outside the bank, the suspect got into a maroon Mitsubishi Eclipse and fled the area.

The suspect is described as follows: - Hispanic Male - Dark hair - Short - Short goatee - In his 30s - About 5'4" tall - Black t-shirt with a white logo of a circle around the number 68 with the word "Serving" above the logo - Light color baggy blue jeans - Black shoes No weapon was displayed during the robbery.

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hiring another person, who that person is and what they’ll do. I encourage you to reconsider what you’ve done, before you finalize what you’re doing because there are consequences.”

Gregg Laskoski who serves on the half cent sales tax accountability committee stated, “Last week we heard that one of the big issues apparently is communication. The way I was raised- if you have a communication gap between two people, then you have to build a bridge to fix that gap... If there is a communication problem, I find it hard to believe that the burden of that problem falls entirely on one person. The other issue is community...

We’ve heard virtually every school board member talk about the importance of community.” He stated that the decision they made was the most important that has come before the board, but there was no attempt to communicate with parents in their districts, teachers or business partners. “None of these constituents... stakeholders were important enough to consult with before coming back at 6PM to the very next school board meeting the same day and saying ‘we’ve got a 3-2 vote, let’s get moving.’”

Mike Maynard remarked, “I’ve got issues with Dr. Romano- with my charter school and some other things, but to do it the way that it was

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done- without any kind of background… it was a knee jerk reaction. It doesn’t speak well for the county at all.” In April, the board denied Mr. Maynard approval for an advanced learning charter high school program .

Joseph Santerelli took to the podium during citizens comments. Santerelli is running against Susan Duval for school board.

He said he was saddened and extremely disappointed by what he saw on June 12, but also realizes that the board has more information on what is going on than those on the outside...

“I understand that you have to make difficult decisions for the school system based on all the facts that we may not be privy to… It was one of the worst meetings I have witnessed. I believe it could have been addressed in a more civil way, because you as a board are better than what I saw...

It was after that meeting I decided to run for school board.”

Richard Sanvenero stated, “Dr. Romano has excelled and has led the way for the following successes... It seems like there is a communicational disconnect between some school board members and Dr. Romano- either by coincidence or design. There is no place in our schools for politics.”

The board voted 5-0 to immediately appoint John Stratton as the Interim Superintendent according to the terms outlined in the proposed contract.

Compensation will be at a base rate of $124,000 with an automobile

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to communicate with and to fully advise and counsel with the Board with regard to the timing and scope of her intended actions regarding MES staff. The letter states that the action was not required as part of the turnaround plan for Moton dated Oct. 18, 2018.

The fourth basis of termination also deals with her actions regarding Moton on April 13, 2018- stating that she acted in a manner inconsistent with the desired leadership culture of the District. The fifth basis describes an event where Dr. Romano denied or provided direction to deny a Superintendent evaluation researcher and a school board member access to list of board employee public email addresses to facilitate distribution of the survey.

The sixth basis refers to Termination Letter her appearance before the BOCC on April 24, 2018 The letter, which does where she made inaccurate not appear to have been statements to them about included in the agenda the actual total funding packet for the June 26 received by the Hernando Regular School Board School District from the meeting established eight circumstances for breach of legislature. The seventh basis cites 4 sections on her contract. contract with the district The first breach refers where she has failed to proto her implementation of changes at Moton Elemen- vide notice obligations to the board. The final basis tary School (MES) and states, “There are concerns refers to statements received by the board during that you currently have public comment during the not appropriately assessed and acted upon any real or April 24, May 8 and May perceived conflict between 29 school board meetings.

The second basis for termi- your personal interests and your obligations to fully nation identifies feedback and faithfully discharge of ineffective leadership from the USF/CREAM sur- your public duties as Suvey evaluations completed perintendent…”

Dr. Romano has 10 days by school board employees to request a post termiand board members dated nation hearing on these July 25, 2017. The third charges- which will be basis was her failure to discharge legal obligations conducted by the board. allowance of $500 per month. The term will end at whichever comes first: the end of June 30, 2019 or until a permanent Superintendent is selected.

Chairman Johnson asked for a round of applause for the good things Dr. Romano has done for the district during her tenure.

After a short recess to bring Mr. Stratton to the dais, the vote on the termination for cause letter took place. Mr. Guadagnino had several comments in regards to the letter. He remarked, that there was no corrective action plans put together- reiterating that the decision was made too hastily. “I need to know why we’re doing things except to refer back to here, here and here,” he said.

New budget, dozens of laws poised to take effect

by Jim Turner NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE --More than 100 bills that Gov. Rick Scott signed into law from the 2018 legislative session will take effect Sunday, including a new state budget that tops $88 billion.

Lawmakers sent 195 bills to Scott from the session that ended in March.

The governor vetoed two, while signing the rest.

Of the signed measures, 105 will hit the books Sunday.

Of the remainder, 54 went into effect upon Scott’s signature, with the rest effective in October or in 2019.

Among the measures slated to take effect Sunday: STATE BUDGET --- HB 5001: Lawmakers passed an $88.7 billion budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. The spending plan increases public-school funding by $101.50 per student, though Democrats and many education officials have argued that a far lower amount will be available for basic school expenses.

Among other things, the budget will provide $100.8 million for the Florida Forever land preservation program and offer a $130 million increase in Medicaid funding for nursing homes. Lawmakers also included $3.3 billion in reserves and put money into such issues as Everglades restoration, beach restoration, “pre-eminent” universities and helping universities attract “world class” faculty.

TAX PACKAGE --- HB 7087. A roughly $170 million tax-cut package provides relief for farmers and property owners impacted by Hurricane Irma, provides a sales-tax “holiday” in August for back-to-school shoppers and retroactively covers a disaster-preparedness tax “holiday” in early June that coincided with the start of hurricane season.

The package also includes reducing a commercial lease tax from 5.8 percent to 5.7 percent, though that cut will begin Jan. 1.

EDUCATION --- HB 7055: The law expands the use of voucher-like scholarships to send more public-school students to private schools. One program in the bill will let students who face bullying or harassment in public schools transfer to private schools. The so-called “hope scholarships” will be funded by motorists who voluntarily agree to contribute sales taxes they would normally pay on vehicle transactions to fund the scholarships.

Among other things, the bill also boosts the Gardiner scholarship program, which pays for services and private-school scholarships for students with disabilities.

CHILD MARRIAGE --- SB 140: The bill will largely block minors from getting married in Florida.

In the past, minors ages 16 and 17 have been able to get marriage licenses with parental consent, and judges have had discretion to issue licenses to younger minors if they have children or if pregnancies are involved.

Under the change, marriage will generally be barred for people under age 18, though an exception will be in place for 17-year-olds who have written consent from their parents or guardians. Also, the 17-year-olds will not be able to marry people who are more than two years older than them.

OPIOIDS --- HB 21: With Florida facing an opioid epidemic, the measure is aimed at preventing patients from getting addicted to prescription painkillers and then turning to street drugs such as heroin and fentanyl.

The bill, in part, will place limits on prescriptions that doctors can write for treatment of acute pain. Doctors in many cases would be lim-

ited to writing prescriptions for three-day supplies, though they could prescribe up to seven-day supplies of controlled substances if “medically necessary.” Cancer patients, people who are terminally ill, palliative care patients and those who suffer from major trauma would be exempt from the limits.

The bill also requires physicians or their staff members to check with a statewide database before prescribing or dispensing controlled substances.

BETHUNE STATUE --- SB 472: Lawmakers approved placing a statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune, the founder of what became Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, in the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. The statue of Bethune will replace a likeness of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith, who has long been one of Florida’s two representatives in the hall at the U.S. Capitol.

The state’s other representative is John Gorrie, widely considered the father of air conditioning.

SLAVERY MEMORIAL --- HB 67: The measure will lead to building a memorial on the Capitol grounds to honor the untold number of slaves in Florida history. The bill requires the Department of Management Services to develop a plan and costs for the memorial, with the plan then submitted to the governor and legislative leaders.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME --- SB 1013: The measure seeks to place Florida on year-round daylight-saving time.

The change, promoted as a way to help Florida tourism, still needs congressional approval.

VETERANS --- HB 29: Named the “Don Hahnfeldt Veteran and Military Family Opportunity Act” after a

House Republican who died in December, the measure expands a 2014 law by further reducing professional licensing fees and requirements for certain military members, veterans and their spouses.

This bill also designates March 25 each year as “Medal of Honor Day.”

“Swamp Brothers” seek help finding rare white gator Snowball BUSHNELL, Fla. (AP) — A rare white alligator named Snowball was apparently stolen from a north Florida reptile farm owned by the “Swamp Brothers.”

Sumter County Sheriff’s officials said in a news release that Snowball has been missing since a fire broke out at Animal Crossings of Florida Inc. on Friday, killing 43 alligators and crocodiles. The farm is owned by Robbie and Stephen Keszey, who starred in the show on the Discovery Channel.

Sheriff’s Capt. Pat Breeden tells the Ocala Star-Banner that the dead reptiles were mostly babies. Detectives said someone broke a window to get into the building and then set a fire. The state fire marshal’s office is investigating.

The brothers are asking through social media for the public’s help in finding Snowball, a leucistic alligator, born without skin pigmentation.

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County Approves Changes to Red Bus Route and Fares

Attachment: Current Red Route Map (14338 : Service Enhancement - Red Route)

At the June 26, 2018 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting, Commissioners unanimously approved changes to the red route of TheBus. According to Assistant County Administrator Ron Pianta, the red route has been having difficulties meeting its time points even after a slight modification in 2017. The change is expected to save taxpayers money, as well as improve the timeliness of the service.

The red route will no longer service Deltona Blvd south of Forest Oaks Blvd., which after review over 150 service days, showed that 2-3 riders used the bus per day. The portion of Spring Hill Drive currently serviced by the red route, will be continue to be serviced by the green route. Pianta reported that his office did connect with the riders along the southern Deltona area, and found that they may be entitled to complimentary service according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Those riders have been invited to apply for the service.

The current route’s southern terminus is at the Walmart on Commercial way, and the northern is at the Mariner Crossings shopping center at Northcliffe and Mariner Blvds. Those endpoints will remain the same, however the new route travel north on US Hwy 19 from Walmart, east on Forest Oaks Blvd, to Deltona. Continuing north on Deltona, the bus

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will then head east on Northcliffe to Mariner, where it will continue to stop at Mariner Crossings.

Forest Oaks Blvd., which previously only received intermittent service during the southbound trip, will now receive regular service in both directions. The exception is the loop of road on which Forest Oaks Villas are located, which will continue to only receive service on the northbound run.

Complete bus routes can be found at: http:// www.hernandocounty. us/departments/departments-n-z/transit-thebus/routes-and-schedules A separate vote was held for the restructuring of the transit fare system. The product, called “Flamingo” will include usage of the “Flamingo card” (much like a reloadable) debit card, and smartphone application that can be loaded electronically.

The proposed project will allow also riders to use one payment method on the different transit systems in counties outside of Hernando, including Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Sarasota.

There are no changes in regular or reduced one-way fares. Currently, a $0.50 transfer fee is in place, which will be eliminated under the new system. New options will be available, such as 1-day unlimited passes, 31-day passes and seasonal passes.

The new system is expected to be implemented in November 2018.

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UF’s New Honey Bee Lab Will Support Beekeeping, Agriculture beekeeping museum, a honey extraction and processing facility, and workshop space,” said GAINESVILLE, Fla. Ellis, who heads the — Twenty percent of Honey Bee Lab. the food we eat is made The Amy E. Lohman possible by honey bees.

Apiculture Center is And behind each of these named for one of the hardworking pollinators project’s key supporters, is an equally hardworkEllis said. ing beekeeper or scientist “The Lohman Center who helps them thrive. will serve our research, The University of Flor- Extension and instruction ida’s honey bee program efforts related to honey has been around since bees and beekeeping,” the 1920s, but this June Ellis said. “We will be will mark the compleable to teach students tion of a new honey bee and beekeepers how to headquarters on the UF build beekeeping equipcampus, said Jamie Ellis, ment, extract and process Gahan Endowed Associhoney, develop strategies ate Professor of Entofor adding value to their mology in UF’s Institute beekeeping products, of Food and Agricultural control honey bee pests Sciences. and pathogens, and run a “The Honey Bee beekeeping business.”

Research and Extension Lohman’s gift has Laboratory is a series of helped establish a lasting three buildings — it’s a resource for honey bee mini bee campus. One of research, education and the buildings, the Amy outreach, Ellis said.

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this today. However, this facility will survive well into the future and be a place where thousands of students and beekeepers are trained,” Ellis said.

“This education will translate into healthier bees that, in turn, will continue to provide the pollination services that our crops so desperately need. Thus, I feel that Ms. Lohman’s gift is an example of selfless altruism. She really is working to save the beekeeper and the bees.”

In addition to Lohman, hundreds of beekeepers, industry supporters and businesses from around the country, the Florida State Beekeepers Association, FDACS and UF have come together complex will also house bees to our food system,” to fund the entire Honey hundreds of thousands Ellis said.

Bee Lab, Ellis said. of bees in its outdoor If you would like to The Honey Bee Lab is apiary. support honey bee prolocated next to Steinmetz “In addition to programs at UF/IFAS, visit Hall on the southwest viding a space for our the UF/IFAS honey bee corner of the UF campus. outreach programs, research, and Honey Bee One of the buildings will researchers and students, Research and Extension have a room in which we have been intentional Laboratory pages on the https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8727122... glass bee hives are kept, in making this a space UF/IFAS Advancement allowing visitors to look where the public can website (http://give.ifas. directly into the active learn about beekeeping ufl.edu).

Help hives, Ellis said. The and the importance of For more information

Smokable medical marijuana issue on hold

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continue to be barred from in a 2017 law carrying out state had broad leeway to legally smoking medical a constitutional amendregulate medical marijuamarijuana for the forement broadly legalizing na use, immediately 4.0 filed 3.49 3.41 3.29 seeable future --- at least medical marijuana. an appeal, which put an 3.13 2.92 2.92 TALLAHASSEE --- In a 2.79 until the appellate court 2.81 Gievers2.84 agreed that the2.87 automatic stay on Gievers’ 3.0 3.0 2.79 2.79 2.70 widely expected move, issues a final ruling on the text of the constitutional May 25 ruling. an appellate court Monmerits of the case. amendment, approved by On June 6, Gievers 2.0 2.0 day refused to lift a stay Leon County Circuit 72 percent of Floridians vacated the stay, prompt1.39 1.38 1.37 1.35 1.33 on a Tallahassee judge’s Judge Karen Gievers last in 2016, allows patients to 1.30 ing the state to1.22ask the 1.0 it 1.0 would allow ruling that month sided with Orlando use any form of marijuana appellate court to keep 0.59 patients to smoke medical trial lawyer John Morgan as their0.22 treatment. 0.38 in place. The court sided 0.11 0.02 of plaintiffs marijuana if their doctors and a group Health officials, who ar- with the state on Mon-0.05 0.0 0.0 approve it. who filed a legal challenge gued that the amendment day, saying that Gievers’ The 1st District Court after the Legislature indid not expressly authoorder vacating the stay NOAA/NOS/Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services of Appeal’s12:00 decision cluded a ban on smoking rize smoking and that the was “quashed” and that AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 6/29 7/1 7/2 7/3 7/4 7/5 7/6 means that patients will 6/30 Height in feet (MLLW)

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the hold “shall remain in effect pending final disposition of the merits of this appeal.”

Whether patients should be able to smoke marijuana if their doctors recommend it has set off a partisan firestorm, with Morgan --- a political rainmaker and registered Democrat who largely bankrolled the 2016 constitutional amendment --stirring the political pot.

on giving to UF/IFAS, please contact Julie Conn, director of corporate relations, at jrconn@ ufl.edu or 352-273-2099.

Samantha Grenrock can be reached at 352294-3307 (office), 949735-1076 (cell), grenrosa@ufl.edu

Morgan told The News Service of Florida he had expected the appellate court to keep Gievers’ ruling on hold.

“Not surprised. Rick Scott could end the appeal today. It will cost him his Senate bid. The makers of opioids are cheering him on,” Morgan wrote in an email Monday.

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AM Children’s Dental Care WorkSHINE - EH (individual counWest Hernando Branch shop - EH seling by appt. only) Library 7/5/2018 1 - 1:30 PM - Every 7/6/2018 12 - 2PM Free Bring out your inner geolsuper hero needs a super Medicare and Health ogist with these rock and smile! Join Premier CommuInsurance Counseling and 6/24/2018, geology themed stories, nity HealthCare for a fun and7:16 AM Information during open enactivities, crafts, and more! interactive children’s dental rollment period. By appointcare workshop. ment only. Call 352-593-0705 History and Biography Book for more information. discussion - BV 7/6/2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 Watercolor Techniques with Tech Tutors - SH PM Edward Barker - SH 7/6/2018 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Please join us to discuss “ 7/5/2018 1:00 PM - 4:00 Not quite sure how to use The Wizard of Lies” by Diana PM Supplies not included. your device? Do you have B. Henriques.

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Bernie Madoff’s remarkable he demonstrates and teaches rise on Wall Street, and the students basic watercolor techniques. Each student will complete a painting to take home.

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Celebrate America A free Concert and Family Picnic at Brooksville Iconic Bandshell Celebrate America with your family, friends, and neighbors on July 4, at Brooksville’s iconic bandshell, capped by a thrilling concert by our own Hernando County Symphony Orchestra.

From 4 – 8 pm, the Hernando County Fine Arts Council will sponsor an afternoon of old-fashioned fun and games complete with a petting zoo, storytelling, food, and other vendors.

Pre-concert entertainment by Live Oak Theatre Company, Memories Quartet, Vicki Roush, and Al Chance. There is no admission charge, bring the entire family!

Join us at Brooksville bandshell, Hernando Park, 205 East Fort Dade Avenue, on Wednesday, July 4.

There will be a special acknowledgment of our veterans and plenty of time to get to the fireworks display after a day of fun and music. The Celebrate America! concert and neighborhood party is sponsored by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. For more information visit HernandoArts.org, or call the Hernando County Fine Arts Council at 352-5878062.

RED, WHITE AND BREWS CELEBRATION Date: 7/3/18 Time: 4:00 - 11:00 PM Location: Spring Hill Lake House 1201 Kenlake Ave. Spring Hill, Florida 34606 July 3, 2018, the Lake House will be booming with family fun, music and fireworks.

Join us from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. with FREE parking and FREE admission. Cold beer, wine, food trucks, craft vendors, performances by The Black Honkeys and Never Stop Believin’ (Jour-

ney tribute band).

All of this is made possible by our partners and sponsors: Hits 106 Great Bay Distributing Hits106 Friendly KIA Marker 48 Brewing No coolers or outside drinks will be permitted. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and have a great time celebrating Independence Day! Contact Parks and Recreation at (352) 754-4031 or check out the Red, White and Brews Facebook event for more information.

July 4th Machine Gun Shoot at the Hernando Sportsman’s Club Come celebrate the 4th of July with a bang!

The Hernando Sportsman’s Club is sponsoring a Machine Gun Shoot on July 4th, from 9:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.!

Several cars, trucks, and assorted targets will be destroyed!

This event is held on our 200-yd range.

Besides the old cars and trucks, we usually have old washing machines, bowling pins, and various targets to shoot for fun at various distances.

Rifles and pistols are allowed also! No need to feel left out if you don’t have a machine gun. Bring your favorite rifle for a chance to shoot out some old cars!

Admission entry fee is $20 per shooter.

First come-first serve.

No tracers or incendiary ammo. Must be 18 years old to shoot.

Spectator admission is $2, with kids under 15 free with adult.

Please be sure to bring eye and hearing protection, even for spectators.

The event will be held at The Hernando Sportsman’s Club: 16121 Commercial Way (U.S. Hwy. 19), in Brooksville, FL. Please call 352-5979931 for more info or visit: www.hernandosportsmansclub.com https://www.facebook. com/pages/Hernan-

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Firecracker Smash ‘M Up July 4 @ 4:00 pm 11:00 pm Come out for a day of crafts, games, The Brick University Lego Display with Playstation, live music, great food, bounce houses and pony rides. Activities start at 4 pm.

Derby starts at 7 pm.

Fireworks to follow derby. Bring chairs and blankets to watch.

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Additional Features: Commercial Vendors, Entertainment Children’s, Entertainment Free, Handicapped Access, Music Bounce house and pony rides additional charge.

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Wednesday July 4th 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM Pasco County Fairgrounds 36722 State Rd. 52 Dade City, FL Hosted by Pasco County Fair Association: Gates open at 4 pm- Large Fireworks Show scheduled for 9:15 pm ( Weather Permitting) Your Favorite July 4th foods will be there. BarB-Que, Corn Dogs, Hamburgers, Cotton Candy & Sweet Tea, just to name a few. FREE Entertainment with The Dennis Lee Show, Billy “Elvis” Lindsey, Fritzy Bros.- One Man Circus The Plant Guy, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Karaoke Contest (Cash Prizes) Watermelon & Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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finely chopped scallions (optional garnishes) 1. Cut eggs lengthwise in half and remove the yolks. Set whites aside on a serving platter.

2. Mash the yolks in a mixing bowl with a fork or pastry blender. Stir in mayonnaise and seasonings, and continue to mix until smooth.

3. Spoon or pipe mixture with a star tip (for a fancy presentation) into the egg-white halves, and dust with paprika, if desired.

4. Let kids top with parsley, chives or scallions. Or, create a unique garnish using family favorites, such as sliced grape tomatoes, bacon bits, smoked salmon, pickle relish, capers or grated cheddar cheese.

Cook’s note: Substitute mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons plain hummus, or make a half-and-half mixture of sour cream and Greek yogurt. Add a few drops of Tabasco or vinegar for an extra kick. *** Donna Erickson’s award-winning series “Donna’s Day” is airing on public television nationwide. To find more of her creative family recipes and activities, visit www.donnasday.com and link to the NEW Donna’s Day Facebook fan page. Her latest book is “Donna Erickson’s Fabulous Funstuff for Families.” © 2018 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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Watermelon & Hula Hoop Contests Human Foosball Full Bars and Plenty of Food Options This will be the ONLY place in Central Florida to see Dueling Fireworks (The City of Groveland vs. Lake Catherine’s - you be the Judge!)

This will be the ONLY place in Florida to hold a sanctioned Steak & Dessert Cook-off with cash prizes and the winner going to the World Championship in Texas.

To Enter the competition and get more information emailbryanpurvis12@yahoo. com Wed, July 4, 2018 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM EDT Lake Catherine Blueberries, 5849 Lake Catherine Road Groveland, FL 34736 The ONLY place in Florida to see 2 stage of musical greatness with Midnight Rising, Gunner Down, The Freightliners, The Steven Green Band, Mariachi Voces de Mexico, Johnny Lee Wyatt and the American Fools.

Groveland’s Miss/ Mr. Firecracker Pageant Tradition Continues Call 407 721-4779 or emailadancer_44@ yahoo.com for more information OLD HOMOSASSA FIREWORKS June 23, 2018 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm MacRae’s of Homosassa Inc, 5300 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448, USA Homosassa Fireworks display can be seen from MacRae’s of Homosassa or Homosassa Riverside Resort starting at approximately 9:15 P.M. Â Come early for live music and other festivities starting at 1pm and lasting till 10 pm For more information, call (352) 628-2602

Easy Italian Pasta Salad Ingredients

1 each Green, Red, Yellow Bell Pepper (diced) 1lb Tri-Color Rotini 1 cup black olive (sliced in half) 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (cubed) ½ cup Red Onion (diced) 10 oz Salami (chopped) 1 cup Italian Vinaigrette Dressing ¾ cup Shredded Par-

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Cook Pasta as directed, once cooked, drain and cold rinse.

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Old Fashioned 4th of July The City of Crystal River’s old-fashioned 4th of July takes place on the 4th of July every year at Kings Bay Park. The celebration includes food, beer and wine, live entertainment, games, red, white and blue parade and fireworks 5:00-10:00 PM 2018 KIA Fest New Port Richey June 29 @ 5:00 pm 11:00 pm What is more fun than Apple Pie and Ice

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Cream, Fireworks and 4th of July? New Port Richey’s Main Street’s annual Independence Day celebration, KIAFest Main Street Blast in Sims Park.

5547 Main Street New Port Richey, FL It’s a grand salute to America’s Independence Day celebrated in true hometown style!

Bring the whole family down to the 19th Annual Friendly KIAFEST Main Street Blast and enjoy classic rock music, food & beverages, Beer Garden, Military Vehicles on display, kids games and much more. Great thanks to the friendly folks at Friendly KIA we can host two days of FREE concerts!

Get a group together and enter to win the Trolley Pull! 1st and 2nd place teams will win prizes!

Finish off the fun on Saturday with a fabulous fireworks display.

Sunset Corvette and Classic Car Club Cruise-In Friendly KIA trolley Pull KIAfest opens at 5 pm Friday until 11 pm and then on Saturday from noon to 11 pm.

Live music on the main stage in Sims Park, arts and crafters, classic car cruise-in, KIA trolley pull and lots of fun and games!

just come and watch.

Prizes are given in 9 categories for best decorations!

Parade will start at 9:00 am at High Point Blvd., just beyond the Community Information Booth, travel left down High Point Blvd. to Club House Road, and right on Club House Road to the Community Center located at 12249 Club House Road.

Following the Parade, the American Legion Post 186 Color Guard will post the Colors in front of the Community Center. Refreshments will be served in the Community Center following the Color Guard service.

Buy raffle tickets for the Patriotic Outdoor Bench, or a number of gift cards donated by local merchants. Call High Point Community Property Owners at 352-596-2397 for a parade entry form, or to donate a raffle gift certificate.

American Family Celebration at Great Life Church 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm American Family Celebration is having their annual 4th of July outreach where thousands of people attend to watch the biggest fireworks show around. Invite someone and join them for this unforgettable summer night. They will Port Richey also have Eric Riggins Fireworks on and and his team at the Bayou Smoking Good BarJuly 7 @ 4:00 pm becue and Catering 10:00 pm Services, plus several Fireworks in waterfront other FOOD TRUCKS, park, 8203-, 8207 Old Music, American Post Rd, Port Richey, themed activities, fun FL 34668 for KIDS, Families, everyone. Last year Inverness Patriotic thousands came, so Rock the Park we look forward to Tuesday, July 3rd, having you here with 2018 @ 5:00 pm to us this year at Great 10:00 pm Life Church’s AMERWallace Brooks Park ICAN FAMILY CELEFree BRATION! http://www.VisitInver- Great Life Church nessFL.co 14494 Cortez Blvd., (352) 341-7820 Brooksville, FL This is live music fireworks spectacular Freedom Family set at lakeside parks, Festival Liberty and Wallace On Wednesday, July Brooks, which are 4th from 10 AM - 2 adjoined by the Withla- PM, there will be accoochee State Trail. tivities - water slides, The best in regional obstacle course, etc. food trucks and local Lunch of hamburgers charities will open at 5 and hot dogs will be p.m., and Cone Beer served at 12 PM in the sales will open in Libgym. Please bring a erty Park only. Join the dish (salad or dessert) Mayor, Inverness City to share. Also, we will Council and the Nature have our annual “Blue Coast Young Marines Ribbon Pie Contest” for opening ceremony so bring your best pie at 6:30 p.m. At the to enter! Lastly, sign main stage, Rhythm up at the Welcome Express will bring the Center so we know funk at 7 p.m. playyou are coming! ing the best in R&B, Springhill Baptist Pop, Funk, Blues and Church Motown. The fireworks 3140 Mariner Blvd, display will begin over Spring Hill, Florida Lake Henderson at 34609 approximately 9 p.m.

(352) 683-5685 Please leave pets and coolers at home.

Marine Corp League Liberty Park, 286 N. Fourth of July and Apopka Ave., InverFamily Day ness, Florida Bounce house for the Wallace Brooks Park, kids.

208 N. Mill Ave., Inver- Field Goal kicking ness, Florida Competition 6 PM. 1st, Email: Events@Inver- 2nd and 3rd prizes ness-FL.gov Indoor Flea Market 4 to 8PM Hernando County’s $1 hot dogs, hamburgOnly 4th of July Paers, draft beer, water rade and more. Come celWednesday, July 4, ebrate with your local 2018 at 9:00 am veterans. All welcome Parade participation to attend. and attendance are Time: 4PM open to all residents Place: Marine Corps and organizations League.8405 Sunof Hernando County shine Grove Rd, by golf cart, walking, Brooksville, Florida bike, truck, van or car, 34613 bands, music, floats, (352) 683-5685 dance groups, etc., or

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Under the Tuscan Moon - The Arc Nature Coast WHEN: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6pm – 8pm WHERE: Papa Joes Italian Restaurant, 6244 Spring Lake Hwy, Brooksville, Description: You’re invited to join us for an evening of exquisite gourmet food and wine! Served over five courses, each one is accompanied by a unique wine pairing. Pamper yourself and others as we share an enchanted evening of fine food, wine & spirits; surrounded by old world Tuscany-inspired ambiance and service and warm friends. Join us for a moonlit evening and an opportunity to support a wonderful local charity in our community. Tickets $75.00 each; Table of eight $600. Purchase online at www.tancinc. org or contact us at: (352) 544-2322 x109 info@tancinc.org; Call 352-544-2322 x109

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18th Annual Youth Education Services Bowling Extravaganza WHEN: Saturday, July 28, 201812pm – 4pm Ghost Tour WHERE: 3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL, 34606 (map) WHEN: Friday-Saturday, July 6 & 7, 2017 8 -10 PM Description: Time: 1:00 p.m. Registration at noon. All bowlers WHERE: May-Stringer Historical Museum, 601 Museum must be present to register then lane assignment will be givCourt, Brooksville, FL 34601 en. For more information, call 352) 797-3660 or visit www.

Description: Legend has it that the 160-year old former residence of pioneer Frank Saxon is still inhabited by some hernandosheriff.org. Entry Fee: $150 Per Team (includes 4 of its residents, including three-year old Jessie May Saxon. bowlers and a Lane Sponsorship, 3 games of bowling, and During the first hour, a guide will tell you about energies shoe rental). Lane Sponsors: $100 Lane Sponsorship (the in the house and the actual evidence collected over the names of all sponsors will be prominently displayed on years. In the second hour you can revisit any area of the t-shirts). Team Only: $75 team (price includes 4 bowlers) house, and conduct your own investigation! Hand-held Individual Bowlers: $20 each person. Checks to: Hernando cameras and recording devices are allowed. $20 per County Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. and mail to:Hernando County person (cash only); reservation required. Limited to age 16 Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 10070, Brooksville, FL 34603. and older. Call 352-556-9571 or visit www.hernandohisMoney must be received by June 30, 2018 in order to have toricalmuseumasoc.com your sponsor name on shirts. All bowlers and families welcome.

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WHEN: Weekend, July 7-8, 201, 9AM – 1PM WHERE: Historic Brooksville, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 Description: There’s much to do and see as you shop small and local on the third Saturday of the month. You’ll find locally-grown fresh produce, honey, handmade soaps, crafts, and jewelry, embroidered and quilted items, pet supplies and more. After you’ve gathered your goodies, stop by one of the local eateries, enjoy freshly brewed coffees and teas, pastries, breakfast and lunch. Browse through the unique retail shops in search of special treasures; visit the historical museum for a tour. Open to the public. Contact: dfratianni@cityofbrooksville.com / 352-

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CPR/AED Class WHERE: Brooksville Enrichment Center at the Brookville Hospital Medical Arts Building room 120 WHEN: Thursday, July, 12, 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 $35.00. To reserve a seat please call Bob Kanner at 352-597-8875.

USA Dance Adventure Coast WHEN: Second Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 9:30 pm (July, 12, 2018) June 29 - 30 WHERE: The Lake House, Kenlake Avenue, Spring Hill Description: Join our monthly dances at “The Lake House.”

2018 KIA Fest New Port Richey Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Fox Trot, Swing. $6 memJune 29 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm bers / nonmembers $8. At 7 pm, DJ Pete gives a lesson What is more fun than Apple Pie and Ice Cream, Fireworks which is included in price of admission Complimentary and 4th of July? New Port Richey’s Main Street’s annual snacks, coffee and tea. Beverages and water available, or Independence Day celebration, KIAFest Main Street Blast in you can bring your own. Dances are held Monthly on the Sims Park.

It’s a grand salute to America’s Independence Day celebrated second Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Call Christine at 352.515.5008 or 631.220.7029 or email at m3chris_berna@ in true hometown style! Bring the whole family down to the hotmail.com or visit usadanceadventurecoast.org/ 19th Annual Friendly KIAFEST Main Street Blast and enjoy classic rock music, food & beverages, Beer Garden, Military July 14 Vehicles on display, kids’ games and much more. Great thanks to the friendly folks at Friendly KIA we can host two days of Mushrooms FREE concerts! Get a group together and enter to win the WHEN: July 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Trolley Pull! 1st and 2nd place teams will win prizes!

WHERE: Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 8th St, Zephyrhills Finish off the fun on Saturday with a fabulous fireworks Description: Workshop on small scale mushroom farming. display cosponsored by Friendly KIA and Greg Henry ResTopics include mushroom cultivation and species selection. toration over Orange Lake (weather/conditions permitting) Please register for this FREE UF/IIFAS Pasco Extension workbut get there early, more than 25,000 people enjoyed New shop which will take place at the Zephyrhills Library.

Port Richey’s fireworks display last year! This event received Registration required.

“Honor Award for Best Event Main Street Event” by Florida’s Secretary of State and was named one of the “Top 20 Events Hernando Bowling Challenge in the Southeast” by Southeast Tourism magazine. KIAfest opens at 5 pm Friday until 11 pm and then on Saturday from WHEN: Saturday, July 14, 2018 13:00–18:00 WHERE: Strike City3544 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida noon to 11 pm. Live music on the main stage in Sims Park, arts and crafters, classic car cruise-in, KIA trolley pull and lots 34609 Description: Join us for the 1st Alzheimer’s Family Organiof fun and games! zation Hernando Bowling Challenge. A 32 team - Double June 30 Elimination Tournament! Enter your Team today!!!! https://alzheimersfamily.org/bowling/ Moon Over Croom 21M, 14M, 7M Trail Run If you are interested, there are several levels of sponsorship, WHEN: June 30, 2018 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm opportunities to form a team, and prize donations! ParticiWHERE: Croom Park, Brooksville Description: The Moon Over Croom is brand new trail run that pate in a fun TEAM BUILDING exercise with your staff or your family, and help raise money for an important resource for will take place in the evening at Croom Park in Brooksville — so you will be running in the dark. The course will use B-C the community!

July 18 Loop and the C-Loop making it a 7 mile loop. Great t-shirts, food, and an experience you won’t forget so you don’t want Politics in the Park to miss this one. For the 2017 race, there is a limit of 250 WHEN: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 5 pm - 9 pm runners. The main running trail is a 7 mile loop.

The trail will be marked will be well marked for both daytime WHERE: Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 California Street, Brooksville. and the night running will utilize glow sticks to mark the Description: Meet and greet the local 2018 candidates at an course. Everyone will be required to have a headlamp/flashold-fashioned political rally. This is your opportunity to meet light. Water stops approximately every 2 – 2.5 miles on the course. Race packets can be picked up from 4:45pm-8:00pm local, state and federal candidates and discuss important the day of the race. Start Times? 21 Mile – 6:00 pm, 14 Mile – election issues facing our community. Free admission. Straw 7:00 pm, 7 Mile – 8:00 pm. The start/finish is at the Tucker Hill Poll. Register to vote on site. Fun, food and more. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at Fire Tower.

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USA Dance Adventure Coast WHEN: Second Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 9:30 pm August 9, 2018) WHERE: The Lake House, Kenlake Avenue, Spring Hill Description: Join our monthly dances at “The Lake House.”

Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Fox Trot, Swing. $6 members / nonmembers $8. At 7 pm, DJ Pete gives a lesson which is included in price of admission Complimentary snacks, coffee and tea. Beverages and water available, or you can bring your own. Dances are held Monthly on the second Thursday, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Call Christine at 352.515.5008 or 631.220.7029 or email at m3chris_berna@

hotmail.com or visit usadanceadventurecoast.org/ Sept. 7 Bark Bingo WHEN: Friday, September 7, 2018 5pm – 9pm WHERE: Masaryktown Community Center, 539 Lincoln Ave, Masaryktown, Description: Benefits the animals of the Humane Society of the Nature Coast Purchase tickets at Humanerescue.org. $30//pp includes one card pack, 19 games with cash prizes One grand prize of $250. Fun Vendors, cash bar, horserace games, raffle prizes.

Sept. 25 Boating Skills & Seamanship WHEN: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 7:00pm – 9:30pm WHERE: Uscg Auxiliary Building 4340 Calienta Street Spring Hill Description: The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) course is a comprehensive course designed for both the experienced and the novice boater.

The course, now in its 14th edition published in 2013, consists of 8 core required two-hour lessons, plus five elective lessons, providing up-to-date knowledge for handling boats in all conditions. Course Cost: $60 Course length: 18 Hours.

Contact: Susan Watkins at swatkins678@gmail.com / (352) 340-8848. Registration 1/2 hour prior to start of class.

Turner Syndrome Walk WHEN: Saturday, October 6, 2018, 10am – 2pm WHERE: Tom Varn Park, 301 Darby Ln, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA (map) Description: National fundraiser to raise awareness and money and awareness of Turner Syndrome and help advance knowledge, facilitate research, and provide support with those with Turner Syndrome. There will be food music, crafts, games, dancing, and vendors. Registration online ends September 20th. You can also register the morning of beginning at 9:30. Contact: Shannon Rogers at shanaekay@ yahoo.com

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES Summer is here, which means the kids are out of school and have lots of time to fill.

We’ve put together a list of some known programs throughout the county.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)

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Ridge Manor Community United Methodist Church, "AMPED!",July 16-20; 9AM to Noon; Free to children from pre-kindergarten (toilet trained) through fifth grade (rising). Register between June 1 and July 14 online at rmcumc.net or at the church’s Facebook site. Registration is also available at the church. Call (352) 583-0111. Address: 34350 Cortez Blvd

Deer Homo Sapiens, wil yu pleez com to the sheltr and see us we wud lov yu to adopt us we want to brin’ you joy. We now that every huoman needs a cuddly sol mat, so let us be the ons. Come and see us 19450 Oliver St. Brooksville, FL.

(Terrier mix, tan in color, female, adult., D#10315968) This dog was found by a citizen on Linden and Mariner and transported to the shelter. He looks so sad and was fearful at impound. Can be seen at 19450 Oliver Street Brooksville, FL.

(Siamese, tan, black, and white female-spayed, adult, C#10315972) left ear tipped. This cat was found by a citizen on Eddington Rd. and transported to the shelter. This is a nice cat.

Can be seen at 19450 Oliver Street Brooksville, FL.

(DSH, calico, female, 2 lbs. young adult ID#10315956). This kitten was found on County Line Rd. and transported to the shelter. Nice, super friendly kitten. Can be seen at 19450 Oliver Street Brooksville, FL.

First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill, "Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus" July 23-27; 8:30 a.m. to noon; Free to children age 4 through fifth grade. To register, call (352) 683-2600/2015 to have forms emailed or stop by the church. Call (352) 683-2600. Address: 9344 Spring Hill Drive.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Free Bible School for adults and children July 24-26; 6:30 to 8 p.m. Families will praise and worship God together, followed by an age-appropriate Bible study, using the theme of 2 Peter 1:3. Registration not required. Call (727) 856-8336. Address: 14236 County Line Road, Hudson, Local Summer Camps • Wider Horizons School in Spring Hill offers educational summer programs. Call 352-686-1934 for more information.

2nd - 6th grade: 9am-2PM, $125/week, Full Day $150/week JULY 2-6: BUGGING OUT JULY 9-13 : DR. SUESS JULY 16-20: FIESTA JULY 23-27: COOKING • Florida 4-H program and camping opportunities, contact your local UF/IFAS Extension office or go to SolutionsForYourLife. com, to learn more.

• Hernando County Parks 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/.

• YMCA of the Suncoast has many options of full and half day camps. https://www. ymcasuncoast.org/summercamp

ABOVE: Grace (black colored, female) was brought into the shelter as an owned dog with 6 other dogs in the pack. The owner was unable to keep the dogs confined and they were surrendered over to the shelter. Grace is a senior, 8 plus years old, very sweet with a nice disposition. Grace is housebroken when given the opportunity and is very quiet and clean in her kennel.

She loves to lie on her bed and stretch out in the grass to sunbathe.This girl likes to go for walks, lying on her bed, stretching out in the sun and rolling in the grass. She’s very easy breezy, calm disposition, walks well on leash. She was impounded with several other dogs so she seems to do well with others but a meet and greet is always advised. This girl was impounded on 5-19-18 and gets overlooked frequently due to age and how quiet she is.

She would make a lovely companion for anyone in a slower more low-key household. Please come out to the shelter to meet her at 19450 Oliver Street Brooksville, FL.

(DSH, calico, female, adult, C#10315959) These cats were found on Fullington Rd. and transported to the shelter. Both cats were impounded a bit fearful but coming around. Can be seen at 19450 Oliver Street Brooksville, FL.

Velvet (Grey colored, female Blue Terrier ID#10315969) Look at this face and say hello! She is a very sweet female Blue Terrier. Today was her first time out in the play yard, as she became available for adoption yesterday. First times can sometimes be scary for these pups. Once she realized she could romp and chase tennis balls in the big grassy field, she was one happy girl. No issues with other dogs in the adjoining play yard. If you are looking for a playmate for a current dog we ask that you bring them along when you visit for a meet and greet.

Something the shelter recommends for every adoption involving multiple household pets. Can be seen at 19450 Oliver Street Brooksville, FL.

Week 5: 07/02/18 - Go for the GOLD Field Trip: Crews Lake Park Scheduled camp day is from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Morning care starting at 7:30 am and Afternoon care ending at 5:30 pm is available at NO additional fee.

Fantastic News: Breakfast & Lunch will be provided for each camper daily.

Campers should come prepared with tennis shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit, towel, spray sunscreen, (2) snacks and a refillable water bottle.

For more information, please contact the Hernando County Branch at 352-688-9622.

Facility: Hernando County Activity/Teen Center Week 6: 07/09/18 - All About YOU! Field Trip: Domino's Pizza Scheduled camp day is from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Morning care starting at 7:30 am and Afternoon care ending at 5:30 pm is available at NO additional fee.

Fantastic News: Breakfast & Lunch will be provided for each camper daily.

Campers should come prepared with tennis shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit, towel, spray sunscreen, (2) snacks and a refillable water bottle.

For more information, please contact the Hernando County Branch at 352-688-9622.

Facility: Hernando County Activity/Teen Center • Hernando County Schools is offering a Springs Coast Environmental Camp find out more and sign up here: https://www. hernandoschools.org/Page/4615 SESSIONS: July 9-13; July 16-20

and field trips. To find out more and to sign up visit their website www.discoverypoint. com/our-programs/summer-camps/ • Sheriff's Office R.OA.R. Summer Camp: Hernando County Sheriff's Office - R.O.A.R. Summer Day Camp - 2018 for Hernando County children, ages 6-12. R.O.A.R. Summer Day Camp applications are available.

The camp application can be found on the HCSO Internet website (www.hernandosheriff.org), located under Programs, Youth Programs, R.O.A.R. Summer Day Camps.

All sessions (at each location) will run from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. R.O.A.R. Summer Day Camp is an action packed, fun-filled week for kids, ages 6-12 years. It is FREE to the first 60 registered campers for each session. Preference will be given to Hernando County children who have NEVER attended R.O.A.R. Camp.

Each child may only attend one week-long camp session. Camps will be held at the following locations: Session 4 Springstead High School - July 9-13, 2017.

A confirmation letter will be sent to applicants who have been selected to attend.

For additional information, please contact Annie Laurie Austin in Community Relations at 352-797-3660.

• Chinsegut Conservation 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/ • Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, offers summer programs which include Junior Mermaid, Junior Lifeguard, and Junior Ranger. https://weekiwachee.com/camps/ • Hernando County Public Library offers an array of events for kids and teens see the full list, times, and location: https://hernandocountylibrary.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 • Wildlife ranger camp WHEN: July 17-21, 2018 WHERE: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, Description: Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, will offer two-week wildlife ranger camps from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park this summer. For children ages 10 to 12. Applications are available in the park office at the Visitor Center. Each program is limited to 24 campers and will be filled on a first-come basis, with preference to those who have not attended previously. Camp topics include mammals, birds, reptiles, manatees, the ocean, sea turtles and saving energy through alternative sources. Indoor and outdoor activities include nature hunts, visiting wildlife areas in the park and other scientific activities. The cost is $75 per child and includes a T-shirt and supplies. Applicants must write a short essay on "an animal that lives in Florida and why you think that animal is important" to attach to their applications. For information, call Rene Poppe at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1004.

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/showtimes/ beacon-brooksville-cinemas & http://touchstarcinemas.com

• 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,

SPORTS Hunting

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.

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ecently, I received some sad news from a friend and fellow houndsman concerning an incident over the weekend. The incident involves the shooting of a trio of well-bred and highly trained hunting dogs and owned ad handled by a mutual friend of ours. It purely saddened my heart to hear of such news and I thought it best that I address it here, not only to tell of the tragedy itself, but to shed a little light on the laws of handling and hunting over free-cast hounds in order to hopefully avoid a similar

end to what should have been a pleasurable evening for our friend Brandon Strong and his ten year-old stepson, Hunter.

Brandon is a well-known fixture in the hound and hunting dog community and a member of what is unfortunately a dying breed, a professional trainer of working and hunting dogs.

He began handling dogs with his daddy at the age of eight years-old and over the course of his thirty-five years of age, he has trained hundreds of working dogs, from cattle and livestock herding dogs and coonhounds to squirrel treeing terriers and hog dogs. He possesses a skill and talent not often found these days and Brandon uses his skills to earn a living for his family under the Bit Of Both Kennels brand.

This past Friday evening Brandon, accompanied by his ten year old stepson, took to the woods with a trio of experienced hog dogs to catch a hog or two in order to not only allow the dogs to brush up on their training, but to procure some fresh meat for the family’s freezer.

Upon entering the property, several hundred acres of vacant swamp lands near Otter Creek, in Levy County, Brandon spotted a 200+ pound boar hog crossing

Tragedy in the swamp

the main trail ahead of his truck. His first dog hit the ground and struck the trail right away, it was a short run before the hog turned and bayed and Brandon opened the dog box and let the other two veteran bay dogs join in. He and his stepson gave chase on foot and before they arrived, the hog broke from his position in a long drainage ditch and fled southward, crossing a fence onto private property, the dogs following in kind.

Knowing the law, that if the dogs crossed a property boundary, he must enter the property unarmed and collect the dogs only and retreat from the property immediately, the pair of hunters disarmed themselves and crossed the fence intent on catching the trespassing hounds.

Unfortunately, the landowner, whose name I’ll omit for legal reasons, had heard the baying dogs and sped upon the scene riding a four-wheeler and armed with a shotgun and despite the frantic cries of both Brandon and ten year-old Hunter, proceeded to shoot all three of the dogs, killing them in front of the man and child.

The armed man then collected two of the dead dogs and carried them back to his home on the ATV, which Brandon was able to

track via the GPS collars on his dogs, whereupon the shooter transferred the dogs to a pickup truck, exited his property and disposed of the carcasses out in the woods nearby. Heartbroken and managing a nearly hysterical child, Brandon returned to his vehicle and called in a report to the Levy County Sheriff’s office.

An hour and a half later, a deputy whose identity I feel necessary to withhold, arrived on scene, heard the testimony of both man and child, yet was reluctant to pursue a criminal case against the landowner cautioning Brandon against the futility of filing charges as the landowner, “has a lot of money!”

Charges were filed however by the deputy on behalf of Brandon with the Levy County Sherrif’s office and the next morning, a Brandon Strong with one of his working dogs after a successful representative of the Florida hunt.

Wildlife Commission’s Law “adopted brother”, as the Enforcement Unit was called As well, if you have a property and find that collared two were inseparable. Havto the scene and filed sepahunting dogs have crossed ing known and loved many rate charges against the dog your property boundaries, a hard-working hunting dog, killer. I’ll be interested to again, know the law. Please, I especially feel their pain at know more as the investigado not take it upon yourself the loss and my condolences tion by the law enforcement to indiscriminately shoot go out to the family. community advances and and kill a working dog. As For any questions or promise to keep you all upcomments on today’s coldated as the criminal charges for the three dogs killed this weekend, they were more umn, feel free to reach out to are pursued. than tools of the hunt, one me at Toby@HernandoSun. If you are a handler of pup in particular was a famcom. hunting or working dogs, ily pet and young Hunters, know the law and respect it.

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Youthful seniors softball league

BY ALICE MARY HERDEN HERNANDO SUN WRITER

“To make men’s softball great again” is what Ron Balure (54) President for the Spring Hill Senior Softball Invitational League (SHSSIL) wants to do. Balure is going on his 5th season with SHSSIL and continues to grow the league presence throughout the season.

“When I first heard about this, I was reluctant at first, but when I came out here (Spring Hill Veterans Memorial Park) and saw these guys that were in their 70’s playing (softball), and that was my motivation,” Balure said.

During the summer two of the leagues get together to compete for an 8-week practice game season. The games replace basic team practices which in turns gives all the players a way of maintaining a level of energy for the upcoming season.

“I always say we are lions in winter…it’s our last roar,” Jeff Gerbino said. “It’s a chance to be competitive again and gives us chance to go out there (on the field). It’s the idea to challenge yourself like you did when you were younger.”

On the field, these youthful seniors showcased amazing action during the these practice games as well as showing they still got that athletic drive. Line drive catches, slides into second base and pop flies into the outfield that had just enough air time to second-guess the distance. But action packed innings isn’t what these gentlemen are all about, they have never let go of their athleticism through the years and most importantly together they have built long-lasting friendships.

“It makes the day. You

look forward to after the game. We are competitive here, but when we are off the field, we are good friends… it’s like family here.” Mike Labriola (64) has been a part of the league since 2004.

There are three senior softball leagues here in Hernando County; Anderson Snow Softball League (60 and older), Spring Hill Senior Softball Invitational League (50 and older) and West Hernando Athletic Club for Seniors (55 and older).

Batting practice begins in July 2018, so those of

you that are interested in swinging into action and bringing your A-game into full force, check out the links below for more information about the leagues and which league is right for you.

“Competitiveness at our age, it’s worth it. It gives us something to do,” said Larry Dodson (67). Dodson has been playing with Spring Hill Senior Softball Invitational League for 11 years.

Links: www.springhillseniorsoftball.com https://seniorsoftball. com/?league=138

http://www.htosports.com/ teams/?u=WHACS&s=softball

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be Sheepish about asking questions and demanding answers. You not only gain needed information, but also respect for your steadfast search for the truth.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A money problem that shows up early in the week is expeditiously resolved by savvy Bovines who know how to turn a momentary financial lapse into a monetary gain.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to shed negative energy-draining forces and develop a positive approach to handling current, as well as upcoming, personal and/or professional situations.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your urge to do your best on a current task is commendable. But don’t let it become all-consuming. Spend some spiritually restorative time with those who love you.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) This could be a good time for all you Leos and Leonas to take your bows for your recent achievements and then go off to enjoy some fun times with your prides and joys.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A negative response to a well-intentioned suggestion could communicate a sense of distrust you might later find hard to refute. Think carefully before reacting.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your loving attention comforts a family member who is feeling a bit out of sorts. But be careful to prioritize your time so you don’t neglect your work duties.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your curiosity might be resented by some. But those who know you will support your penchant for never settling for less than the truth. So stay with it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A pesky situation from the past recurs, albeit in an altered form. Deal with it promptly before it can go from merely irksome to decidedly troublesome.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don’t wait too long to submit your proposals after giving them a last look-over. If necessary, you should be able to defend any portion called into question.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A bid to use your workplace dispute-settling skills in another situation is tempting. But be careful: You might not have all the facts you’ll need if you agree to do it.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That sense of self-doubt is so untypical of you, you should have no qualms in shaking it off. Remind yourself of all you’ve done and can do, and then do it again.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to charm others without sacrificing sincerity is what makes people want to follow your leadership. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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pionship and nearly pulled off an upset in the Class 5A-Region 2 quarterfinal against Green Cove Springs Clay. During his time at Hernando, Vonada compiled an overall record of 17-21.

Most of Vonada’s best work as a head coach came during his tenure at Springstead High School, where he led the Eagles to numerous district titles and postseason appearances.

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In other prep coaching moves in Hernando County high school football, Kazmier and Hernando have wasted no time in bolstering the coaching staff and announced the additions of former Weeki Wachee head coach Mark Lee and former Nature Coast Technical assistant Pete Ruiz. Lee was also formerly the athletic director at Weeki Wachee before being replaced by Vonada.

Lee was the head coach at Nature Coast for one season in 2009, leading

the Sharks to the playoffs but was not brought back.

During his time at Weeki Wachee, Lee compiled an overall record of 11-39 and his best season came in 2015 when he guided the Hornets to a record of 4-6. With the newest additions made to Kazmier’s staff, the Leopards are not looking to take any steps back from 2017’s successful campaign.

Andy Villamarzo can be reached at andyvillamarzo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @ avillamarzo.

Mark Lee and Pete Ruiz Photo by Rob Kazmier.

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June 29- July 5, 2018

University of South Florida Names Michael Kelly New Vice President of Athletics Submitted by The University of South Florida

COO of the College Football Playoff, Kelly comes back to USF with strong leadership experience and long-standing ties to Tampa Bay TAMPA, Fla. (June 26, 2018) – University of South Florida System President Judy Genshaft today announced the appointment of Michael Kelly as USF’s new vice president of athletics.

Kelly, currently the chief operating officer for the College Football Playoff, will be officially introduced at a news conference on Friday, June 29 on the USF campus in Tampa.

Kelly, who previously served as associate athletic director for external affairs at USF under former AD and Tampa Bay legend Lee Roy Selmon, returns to the university with nearly 25 years of experience in college and professional athletics.

“Michael Kelly is a proven leader with a wealth of experience across the national collegiate athletic landscape, as well as within Tampa Bay,” Genshaft said.

“He has a track record of promoting competitive excellence, building strong community relationships, developing marketing campaigns, reaching fundraising goals and supporting academic achievement. His future-focused vision and high moral character will ensure that our already strong USF Athletics program reaches new heights. I look forward to all that USF and the Tampa Bay community will achieve under Michael’s leadership.”

Since becoming COO of the College Football Playoff (CFP) in 2012, Kelly has directed the organization’s day-to-day

operations and was instrumental in launching the playoff. In his role, Kelly managed the site selection process for the CFP National Championship and oversaw all aspects of the National Championship Game and associated ancillary events, including the event hosted by Tampa Bay in 2017. In addition, he served as the primary liaison to ESPN and managed the CFP’s relationship with the “New Year’s Six” bowl games. He also participated in all meetings of the CFP selection committee.

Prior to that, for six years Kelly served as senior associate commissioner of the Atlantic Coast Conference, overseeing football, broadcasting and communications. During his time with the ACC, he built strong relationships with coaches, media, television network partners, conference officials and university leaders throughout the country.

Kelly is the only person to ever serve as lead local executive for three different Super Bowls in three different communities, having been president of the Super Bowl host committees in Tampa Bay (Super Bowl XXXV), Jacksonville (Super Bowl XXXIX) and South Florida (Super Bowl XLI). He was also executive director of the 1999 Men’s Basketball Final Four Organizing Committee, for the event held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

From June 2001 – July 2002, Kelly worked as USF’s associate athletic director for external affairs, supervising the key areas of development, ticket sales, ticket operations, corporate sponsorships, marketing, broadcasting and licensing. Kelly helped USF Football transition

to Division I-A and led fundraising efforts for a new athletic center.

“I am truly honored to return to the University of South Florida and Tampa Bay. This is a dream opportunity for me, and I couldn’t be more grateful to President Genshaft and the USF Board of Trustees,” Kelly said. “It’s a very exciting time with the university and the entire region on such strong upward trajectories. I can’t wait to get started with our student-athletes, coaches, staff, Bulls fans, donors and alumni everywhere.”

Kelly was selected after a national search announced by the university on June 4.

“Michael Kelly is the perfect person to take USF Athletics to the next level in every way,” Bill Sutton, who led USF’s search advisory committee, said. “During the search process, I’ve been impressed by his knowledge of the university, our communities and his clear desire to be selected for this role. Combined with Michael’s extraordinary experience and the relationships he’s built across the country, he’s exactly who we need to position USF Athletics for future success.”

Kelly, 47, earned his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and his master’s degree from St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens.

He has previously served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Tampa and St. Thomas University, as well as a guest lecturer at USF and several other institutions.

He and his wife, Lisa, have two daughters, Cara and Seana. More details on the news conference will be announced later. this week.

GET MOVING! --HERNANDO COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Hernando Sportsmans Club Events Calendar

16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614 June 29 - July 7, 2018

SPORT/ ACTIVITY

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Belly Dancing

Monday / Wed

5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Hernando Park Community Activity Center/ Teen Hall

Jaynellen; Phone: (352) 540-1568 Email: jaynellen333@ sbcglobal.net

Belly Dancing

Tuesdays

5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Spring Hill Lake House

Jaynellen Phone: (352) 540-1568 Email: jaynellen333@ sbcglobal.net

Baton

Tuesdays

3 - 8 p.m.

Diane Sorvillo Phone: (352) 212-6077

Tae Kwon Do (beginners with advanced class to follow)

Mondays

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Delta Woods Park

Tae Kwon Do (beginners with advanced class to follow)

Fridays

6 - 7 p.m.

Cheerleading (class times vary by age)

Thursdays 6 - 8:45 p.m.

Delta Woods Park

All American Youth Phone: (813) 885-2292 www.AllAmericanYouth.org

Dance

Tuesdays

Delta Woods Park

All American Youth Phone: (813) 885-2292 www.AllAmericanYouth.org

Tennis

Schedule Schedule with with Instructor Instructor

Delta Woods Park

Doug Haskedakes Phone: (352) 848-7539

Kennedy Park

CONTACT

Kennedy Park

6 - 8:45 p.m

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H UMOR While driving in Italy is a stressful and unnerving experience, we have unexpectedly returned with some insight to several possible traffic calming strategies.

(Please note that we are referring to traffic calmingnot driver calming.) Traffic calming is a pertinent subject in Hernando County and has been discussed by The City of Brooksville for their downtown area and in planning for the Kass Circle redevelopment. One particular strategy (the roundabout) will be implemented

by FDOT within the next couple years. Basically, traffic calming is used in urban areas to purposefully slow down vehicles driving through the city. One strategy that is being considered locally is narrowing the street width- which would cause vehicles to slow down.

Erasing all traffic striping will also cause the drivers to slow down as they try to figure out how many lanes there are and if there is oncoming traffic. Visiting a friend in Palermo, we discovered that there is no striping on the road in many high traffic areas. Why limit what would normally be a three lane road? By not striping the road, Palermo has actually gained at least two lanes of traffic, sometimes three. This significantly slows traffic as cars navigate the mad scrum of forward progression. Yes, the Palermo drivers are highly adept at driving in this manner and can do it without breaking a sweat and will drive fast- however they can only drive fast when they aren’t See TRAFFIC, Page 6

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BY JULIE MAGLIO

Traffic calming strategies we learned in Italy

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from front page Hill assessed the needed repairs at $6,500,” he said.

The repairs required include new alternators and starters, batteries, brakes and drums, servicing and replacement of an air conditioner.

“Replacing the air conditioning may seem like a luxury but, in Florida, it’s considered a necessity as the buses get very hot and the children may be in them for a long period of time particularly on field trip days,” said McNamee.

McNamee’s mission is to reach out to the community and get as much funding as possible to help pay the costs for repairs to the buses. So far, tthe club has launched a GoFundMe account at www.gofundme.com/ BGCHCSavetheBuses.

To date, the account has raised about $800.

But the icing on the cake was a recent check donation from the Rotary Club of Spring Hill.

“It was for $2,740 and has made a significant dent towards the total amount of money we need,” he said. “I was in shock and awe because it was a very happy surprise.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County has 8 area units. Each unit is

located at an Elementary, K-8, or Middle School in Hernando County and is named after that school.

Visit http://bgchernando. org where membership and scholarship application forms are available.

“Weekly fees throughout the summer can be too much for a lot of families,” said McNamee, “particularly if they have several school-age children. My 5-year goal is to get enough funding so that we can give more scholarships to every family that need them,” he said.

Other ways the club gets extra funding is to hold regular fundraiser events at all our locations like cookie sales, Yankee Candle sales for example.

“They do such wonderful things for the children of our county,” said Mike Prescott, President Elect of the Rotary Club of Spring Hill.

“They are facing a tough time with the repair of their donated buses on which they depend so much.”

“In my previous employment, I was a substitute teacher but I discovered my best fit is in mentoring children,” said McNamee. “Being at the Boys and Girls Club has changed me,” he said. “I’m passionate about my work here and I breathe for these kids.”

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill presented a check to Brian McNamee of the Boys and Girls Club of Hernando toward repairs and upkeep of the school buses used to transport the children to and fro activities and field trips. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County and the programs they offer, go to bgchernando.org/ Any support for their programs will be greatly appreciated.Photo by Libby Way

“If I can make a difference just for one kid, it makes me happy,” he said. “It’s important for them to achieve and enjoy every day as a happy day.”

If you would like to make a donation, however small, go to: gofundme.com/BGCHCSavetheBuses; email: bmcnamee@bgchernando.org; send a check by mail or in person to Boys & Girls Club of Hernan-

do County, Inc., 5404 Applegate Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34606. Visit bgchernando.org or phone: (352) 666-0068.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs Boys & Girls Clubs help millions of kids and teens develop essential skills, make lasting connections and have fun. Club members experience a safe place to learn, play and grow;

supportive relationships with caring mentors and enriching programs, experiences and activities.

The Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County 2018 Summer Camp runs from June 4 through August 10, closed July 4, and held at the Westside Unit in Spring Hill and the West Hernando and Moton Units in Brooksville. For full details of registration, weekly fees, scholarship awards and availability, visit http:// bgchernando.org.

REUNION from front page

By LISA MACNEIL

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ust like any other reunion, the alumni of Moton High School stopped at the front table to check in, collect their name badges, and take in the surroundings where they spent a good portion of their youth.

Unlike other high school reunions, Moton’s alumni have a special story.

Moton High’s final graduating class was in 1968. Following desegregation in 1969, black students entering high school attended Hernando High. The earliest graduates attending the June 23rd, 2018

Eloise Wright, class of 1943, (L) returned to work as a substitute teacher. Isabel Sims-Harris, class of 1962 (R) was one of her students.

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The Third ‘H’ — Hands to Larger Service

BY NANCY A. MOORES, 4-H AGENT III UF/IFAS EXTENSION HERNANDO COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BROOKSVILLE, FL:— Memorial Day weekend brings about a great deal of activity, but the type of activity and spirit is different for many. Some families will use it as a beach day, a getaway, or a family BBQ opportunity. Others just celebrate not going to work on Monday. But for some, and hopefully many, it is a time to remember and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in their service to our country.

UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County 4-H SunnySide Giddy Up club members used this time to practice the third H, Hands to Larger Service.

Like many 4-H club leaders, Jessica Salvail has always inspired her members to give more than they receive. For the past two years, one of the ways they have done this is to volunteer at the National Cemetery in Bushnell on Sunday, the day before Memorial Day. This is the day the flags are posted at each gravesite, a task of huge proportions. Volunteers are asked to bring tools and patience as each flag must be attached and placed properly in a manner not only eye appealing but respectful to all.

By dedicating themselves to this task, members of all ages have the chance to reflect and remember the true meaning of this holiday.

It is an opportunity for parents and grandparents to share life stories, name family members that served, and possibly even visit resting places for loved ones too soon gone. Many also learn flag etiquette, respect, and responsibility, and they do so together while providing a needed service. An added lesson, one that is often missed, is that some things happen rain or shine.

Florida’s May weather was a bit wet but Salvail reminded her members, “The war wasn’t cancelled due to the rain.

Our veterans fought rain or shine, and so we will honor them!!!”

Too often, youth are promised something in return for doing what is right or expected. One of our goals in 4-H is to help young people understand that sometimes the reward is the satisfaction of knowing you did for others, the feeling of pride and personal fulfillment. Studies show these life skills help

youth become responsible citizens, learning to serve for the greater good and take pride in their neighborhood, community, and beyond.

For SunnySide Giddy Up members, serving quietly on a Sunday in May is doing just that.

Hernando’s 4-H Agent Nancy Moores stated, “It is wonderful to see young people taking time to serve others but it is even greater to hear them expressing to others how awesome it made them Young volunteers at the Florida National Cemetery in feel.”

Bushnell UF/IFAS Extension 4-H is the hands-on youth development program of the University of Florida whose mission is to use a learn-by-doing approach and caring adults to help youth gain the knowledge and life skills they need to be productive, responsible citizens. To achieve its mission, 4-H accesses the expertise and resources of the University of Florida and a nationwide network of Cooperative Extension Service faculty and staff. Flags the youth program helped to post at gravesites Nationally, 4-H is the largest youth development organization, serving families for nearly 115 years.

For more information about 4-H in Hernando County, contact 4-H Agent Nancy A. Moores at nmoores@ufl.edu or by calling 352/754-4433 ext. 2.

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The hardship of losing a pet when living with dementia Throughout the years of caring for my dad as he battled Alzheimer’s disease (and during the years since his passing), and now mom, with vascular dementia, I’ve become a firm believer in pet therapy. I have learned how an affectionate and loveable pet can help to alleviate some of the anxiety and depression experienced by those living with dementia-related diseases.

When I was caring for my dad there were times I would see him become saturated with confusion. I would simply place our cat on his lap and casually tell him that “Kitty is lonesome and is in dire need of love and attention.”

This gave both his hands and his mind something to focus on. As if on cue, as the purring commenced, my father’s anxiety and bewilderment vanished.

A common characteristic of those living with dementia can be loss of ambition. Including a pet

as part of their environment helps to motivate them with a sense of responsibility and purpose.

Many times I walked into our kitchen and found five bowls of milk on the floor. (I never had to worry about the cat starving.)

Then my father would ask, repeatedly, if I had fed the cat. Despite the repetition I soon learned that our furry friend made my life easier.

Pet ownership has been associated with lowering blood triglyceride levels in the human body. This helps to increase activity and, hopefully, socialization.

Having a pet around the house may even help break up the solitude that the forgetfulness creates.

Some pets really seem to be sensitive to the patients’ needs and most of them enjoy the attention.

They don’t get upset, you see, and walk away when hearing the same story over and over or weathering constant chatter that

intervention, this might not work for everyone.

But I believe it’s worth a try. If you have friends or neighbors that own a pet, ask them to bring their four legged friends over for a visit. The results may indeed surprise you.

Pets have that uncanny way of sensing things that no one else will. For instance, the last two weeks that my father was still with us, Kitty absolutely refused to enter Dad’s bedroom.

The night before he passed, I was sitting beside his bed, holding his hand, when I observed Kitty take two steps over the threshold, then turn and run as if she was being chased by a banshee. She wanted no part of dad’s demise.

Following my father’s passing, Kitty became “my” caregiver, sitting on my lap, consoling me through the sorrow of my father’s final departure. A true friend indeed.

In the obverse, however,

Gary LeBlanc is a health columnist specializing in dementia care. Hehas authored over 350 articles on the subject and provides local caregiver workshops

makes absolutely no sense.

Perhaps they’re better listeners or, at the very least, not as judgmental as humans.

If your loved one has a pet that decreases his or her anxiety and leaves a feeling of calm, then that animal has just accomplished a part of your goal as a caregiver. Of course, like any other type of

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though the pet was never actually buried their pet there. This keeps everyone in check with the reality of the passing.

Another replaced her mother’s deceased cat with a stuffed toy cat. She says her mom has it on her lap almost all the time. To her mom’s mind, this is a legitimate surrogate.

Some caregivers will want to go out and get a new dog. I would advise, however, against a puppy.

You as a caregiver, already have your hands more than full, and trying to train a “youngster” and take care of your loved one at the same time may be a little too much to handle.

Here at my home, we recently lost a cat that was so cherished by my mom, I don’t have the heart to let her know he’s gone. I know the devastation this is going to cause her, and, so far, I have found ways to work my way around the conversation about where he is.

I know, however, where the future lies. This is one of the many hardships of being a caregiver.

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everyone knows that a pet is not just a cat or dog or ferret or bearded dragon.

Pets become a beloved member of the family, and when they die, it’s also a severe and traumatic loss.

A friend of mine recently contacted me because her dad, whom she caring for, just lost his dog of 14 years. This has thrown him for a loop, increasing his confusion tremendously.

He’s a complete mess, constantly asking where his dog is, wanting to take him for a walk. His loving daughter/caregiver has repeatedly explained that his companion has passed, but that only increases his depression.

During the last conversation I had with her, she told me that they had the dog cremated, and she has now placed the urn on top of her father’s dresser.

This act has brought some comfort and understanding to him.

I have spoken with many other caregivers about this matter of pet demise, and have asked for their suggestions. I got some great responses: One has placed a grave marker in the yard, even

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The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital Announces OB Program Community Events for July Spring Hill, Florida (June 22, 2018) –The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital has announced the following OB program community events that will be held during the month of July. All events will be held at Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Boulevard, Maternity Suites Education Room, North Tower third floor, Brooksville, Florida 34613. · Breastfeeding Beginnings – July 7 – 3:30 to 5:30 pm or July 19 – 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm · Childbirth Preparation Program – July 7 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm OR July 19 & 20– 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm · Childbirth Preparation Refresher – July 8 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm · Healthy Pregnancy – July 20 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Admission to the program is free for patients. To register call 844-7MY-BABY (844-769-2229) or visit OakHillHospital.com/MyBaby The classes are conducted by Taylor Theodore, CCC (Certified Childbirth Consultant).

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Pathways To Nature Fundraiser thanks its sponsors

The Spring Hill Garden Club would like to thank the following sponsors, donors, and vendors for their support of the Club’s effort to raise the funds necessary for an accessible paved walkway in the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. And of course we would like to thank our loyal club volunteers who made this event a success! Thanks to all.

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able marijuana.

“Individual patients from Page 6 Jordan and Dodson are 1asked Scott to drop the exposed to irreparable appeal, warning that the harm on two fronts. First, governor’s opposition they cannot legally access to smokable medical the treatment recommendmarijuana will alienate ed for them. Second, they moderate Republicans face potential criminal and independents in the prosecution for possession governor’s quest to oust and use of the medicinal U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in substance,” the judge November. wrote.

Nelson, a Democrat, On the other hand, recently came out in “there is no evidence the support of doctor-ordered defendants (the state) will smokable marijuana for suffer harm if the stay is sick patients, as have each vacated,” the judge wrote. of the Democratic candi“Lifting the stay predates seeking to replace serves the status quo by Scott as governor. returning the law to its In her June 5 order previous state as it existed lifting the stay, Gievers following the 2016 adopwrote that plaintiffs Cathy tion of the constitutional Jordan, a Lou Gehrig’s medical marijuana rights” disease patient who cred- and before the 2017 law its smoking marijuana went into effect, she with saving her life, and added.

Diana Dodson, who has But during a hearing neuralgia associated with before Gievers, Assistant HIV, would suffer without Attorney General Karen having access to smokBrodeen argued that there

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was no hurry for the stay to be lifted, in part because of a lengthy state rulemaking process. Smokable pot “won’t be available for a long time,” if the courts ultimately decide that it is legal, Brodeen said.

“There’s no irreparable harm here. Nobody, at this time, can go to a medical-marijuana treatment center and purchase smokable marijuana. That’s going to take several months down the road, after an order that requires it to be available,” she said.

The legal tangle over smokable medical marijuana is one of at least eight marijuana-related administrative or legal challenges about the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry, which some experts estimate could exceed $1 billion in revenue by 2020.

Above: No lanes in Palermo proove effective in traffic calming. Cars are inching along converging into any available space ahead.

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stopped by tourists who have utterly no idea what is going on. And there

are plenty of those. So instead of spending money to narrow lanes in Brooksville, perhaps they should just remove any indication of lanes altogether.

If the city does decide to keep their lanes, they could consider closing one lane at random and giving very little notice that the lane is closed ahead. About 4 cones and one pointy blue and white arrow will do. Merging always reduces speed especially when it is unexpected.

In the next couple years, Hernando County will have a traffic circle at the intersection of 98 and Citrus Way, whereby heralding in the progressive European manner of causing drivers to slow down by complete confusion.

(In actuality, FDOT has chosen a traffic circle over a stoplight because it’s cheaper and there is not enough traffic by

their metrics to warrant a light. So traffic calming will be an added benefit.) Back to the driver stuck in the roundabout- their GPS navigation may also go into a state of perplexity causing the driver even more distress. Our traffic circle at Citrus Way and 98 will involve large trucks heavily laden with limestone rock having to slow down from 55-60 mph and go around in a circle, just to proceed in the direction from whence they came. Large trucks in a roundabout will surely cause drivers to slow down.

One day we may be lucky enough to have traffic circles that directly lead into the next traffic circle as they have in many Italian towns and cities. By the end of the roundabout marathon, drivers will have no clue which cardinal direction they are heading.

Another idea is paid pedestrians continuously crossing the street - from one side to the other ideally not in

crosswalks. While on our way to Mt. Etna, an older woman crossed the street in front of our car- causing us to stop (she did not cross in a crosswalk). On our return fifteen minutes later, the same woman crossed in front of us again (and again not in a crosswalk)- thus the idea for paid pedestrians continuously crossing the street arose.

This would also employ people in need of work!

With the insight from our trip to Italy we are sure that Hernando County will be able to calm its traffic. Imagine if they used the no lanes strategy on Cortez near Mariner. The eight cars abreast would cause drivers to slow down as they attempted to avoid crashing into each other. If there is a wreck- drivers always slow down to rubberneck! These strategies are certainly at work in Italy.

56 dogs and 23 cats up for adoption

by HERNANDO SUN STAFF Hernando County Animal Services (HCAS) urges those who were using the We Care for Paws Foundation to board, foster or otherwise care for their animals to immediately contact their office at (352) 796-5062 or email ac@hernandocounty.us to claim their pets.

The We Care for Paws Foundation, located at 4320 Neff Lake Rd. in Brooksville, was providing temporary care for dogs and cats in at-risk situations.

On June 13, 2018, 56 dogs and 23 cats were seized by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office because the foundation did not meet code as it pertains to the care and welfare of the animals.

Animal Services is making every effort to return the animals to their rightful owners, but incomplete record keeping by the foundation has made it difficult to contact them.

Animals with known pet owners that we have been unable to reach will were held until June 27, 2018; and are now available for adoption, rescue,

etc. Animals with no known owners will be processed for adoption and rescue as soon as possible.

The animals continue to be cared for by Florida State Animal Response Coalition volunteers at an undisclosed location off-site from HCAS. Gift cards are requested for food and personal supplies for the volunteers while they provide this much needed service for our community.

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF AMELIA R. HYLER, Deceased, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of AMELIA R. HYLER, deceased, whose date of death was May 1, 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 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 June 29, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ DAVID J. WOLLINKA Attorney Florida Bar Number: 608483 WOLLINKA, WOLLINKA & DODDRIDGE 10015 TRINITY BLVD, SUITE 101 TRINITY, FL 34655 Telephone: (727) 937-4177 Fax: (727) 478-7007 E-Mail: pleadings@wollinka.com Secondary E-Mail: cyndi@wollinka.com Personal Representative: /s/ ANGELA M. GULIZIO 10015 Trinity Blvd., Suite 101 Trinity, FL 34655 (06/29/2018), (07/06/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 2018-CA-000577 NGUYEN FLORIDA LAND TRUST, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

JUAN ANTONIO SANCHEZ MORAN and HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JUAN ANTONIO SANCHEZ MORAN (ADDRESS UNKNOWN) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for declaratory relief and to quiet title with respect to the following described real property in Hernando County, Florida: Hill N Dale Unit III Blk 3 Lots 17, 18 and 19, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 17, Pages 46-47, Public Records of Hernando County, Florida Property Identification Nos.: R34 122 20 0441 0030 0170, R34 122 20 0441 0030 0180 and R34 122 20 0441 0030 0190 Key Nos.: 861017, 861026 and 861035 has been filed against you, and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to attorney for Plaintiff: Kurt E. Davis, Esq., whose address is 4903 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33611 on or before July 27, 2018, and to file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

The action was instituted in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court for Hernando County in the State of Florida and is styled as follows: NGUYEN FLORIDA LAND TRUST, LLC v. JUAN ANTONIO SANCHEZ MORAN and HERNANDO COUNTY. DATED: June 15, 2018.

Don Barbee Jr. Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis As Deputy Clerk

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: James Airhart (In Pro Per) Petitioner/ Husband, and Kimberly Ann Airhart Respondent/ Wife NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Kimberly Ann Airhart LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 6235 Sardina Ave Spring Hill, FL 34608 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 William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse whose address is 3341 Power Inn Road Sacramento, CA 95826 on or before July 15, 2018. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

The action is asking the Court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: Petitioner is requesting equitable distribution of the marital assets, debts and liabilities of the parties, taking into consideration the factors enumerated in Florida Statutes, Section 61.075.

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.

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.

(06/15/2018), (06/22/2018), (06/29/2018), (07/06/2018)

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Hide-Away Storage – Spring Hill located at 1000 Commercial Way, Spring Hill FL 34606 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below Occupant who is in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 7/11/2018 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings.

Jodi Howe unit #0408. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

(06/22/2018), (06/29/2018)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Surge Suppression, LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “SURGESTORE.com” 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.

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Jean Petz and Henry Petz, co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Charm on the Farm Decor” 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.

(6/29/2018) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Dawn Houts, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Dawn To Earth” located in Hernando County, Florida, (online business) intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(6/29/2018)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that All Inclusive Homes for Independent Living, LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Core Values Home Care” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(6/29/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

FILE NO.:18000675CPAXMX

FILE NO.:18-CP-000678 IN RE: ESTATE OF GIOVANNI FAUST Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Robert Leslie Bergh, JR, deceased, whose date of death was April 29th, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Probate Div., Rm. 130, 20 N. Main St., 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 the first publication of this Notice is June 29, 2018.

RUSSELL R. WINER ATTORNEY AT LAW Attorneys for Personal Representative 520 4th Street North, Suite 102 St Petersburg, FL 33701 Telephone: (727) 821-4000 Florida Bar No. 517070/523201 Personal Representative: Doreen Lois Bergh (06/29/2018), (07/06/2018)

Notice is hereby given that Progressive Air Conditioning And Heating, LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Central Cooling & Heating” 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.

(6/29/2018)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Courtney Johnson, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “AgentCrafty” 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.

(6/29/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 27-18-CP-643 IN RE: ESTATE OF SANDRA B. LAVALLEY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of SANDRA B. LAVALLEY, deceased, whose date of death was July 13, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34610. 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 the first publication of this Notice is June 29, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: N. MICHAEL KOUSKOUTIS, ESQ. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar Number: 885391 623 E. Tarpon Avenue Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689 Telephone: (727) 942-3631 Fax: (727) 937-5453 E-Mail: nmk@nmklaw.com Secondary E-Mail: transcribe123@gmail.com Personal Representative: MARY L. ANDERSEN 7345 Cedar Point Drive New Port Richey, Florida 34653 (06/29/2018), (07/06/2018)

(6/29/2018)

(06/29/2018), (07/06/2018) (07/13/2018), (07/20/2018)

IN RE: ESTATE OF Robert Leslie Bergh, JR, Deceased.

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GIOVANNI FAUST, deceased, whose date of death was September 26, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Probate Div., Rm. 130, 20 N. Main St., 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 the first publication of this Notice is June 29, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ LISA ANNE HAIDERMOTA Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0045225 412 Erie Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 Telephone: (813) 843-9698 E-Mail: latennis@verizon.net Personal Representative: LISA ANNE HAIDERMOTA 412 Erie Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 (06/29/2018), (07/06/2018)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 2018C696 IN RE: ESTATE OF JANET V. AUNGST, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Janet V. Aungst, deceased, whose date of death was March 21, 2018, 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 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 the first publication of this Notice is June 29, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Sydney A. Smith The Duffey Law Firm By: Brian K. Duffey Florida Bar No.: 0180203 By: Sydney A. Smith Florida Bar No.: 106701 2300 Glades Road, Suite 460W Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Telephone: (561) 862-4176 Fax: (561) 862-4983 E-Mail: bkd@duffey-law.com E-Mail: sas@duffey-law.com E-Mail: service@duffey-law.com /s/ Francine A. Kidd Francine A. Kidd 2276 Judy Lane Coopersburg, Pennsylvania 18036 (06/29/2018), (07/06/2018)

Kenngott Patricia Ann, age 84, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, William and children, Sandra and William.

She is survived by her children: Jon (Christine); Robin (Scott); Jan (Mike); 6 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Src; Merritt Cappeto Christine Marie, age 94, of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 20th, 2018. She is survived by her children Janet, Thomas, and 1 granddaughter. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 30th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Turner Funeral Home, Spring Hill. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 2nd, 11 a.m., at St.

Frances Cabrini Church, Spring Hill. Src; Turner

on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Src; Brewer

Parisi Joseph, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife Concetta, children: Frank (Eileen), Richard (Grace), Grace, MArgaret (Joseph); 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Src; Turner

Berrios Maria De Lourdes, age 74 of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Src; Brewer

Reede Fred A. Sr., age 85, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was a United States Army Veteran. Fred is preceded in death by his wife, Carol. He is survived by his sons: Fred and Donald; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Src; Merritt

Fuchs Wayne F., passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Src; Turner Rose Gloria Valerie, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018. She is survived by her husband Trevor, daughter Christine, and 3 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Cummings Shirley M., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Src; Turner

Miller Deanna, age 80, of Spring Hill, passed away

BRIEFLY Pine Island Beach swimming advisory lifted The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County announces that the swimming advisory has been lifted at Pine Island Beach located at 10840 Pine Island Drive in Weeki Wachee.

Go to www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html to learn about water quality at other Florida beaches.

Donations needed due to animal seizure An recent animal seizure underway by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office has a large number of dogs and cats being rescued.

These animals are being sheltered at an undisclosed, off-site location and are not yet available for adoption. It is likely they will become available for adoption in the next few days.

Volunteers from the Florida State Animal Response Coalition are helping to care for these dogs until further notice.

Donations needed: • Towels • Brown cardboard paper • Dog shampoo IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.:18000686CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF GARY J. CORMIER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Gary J. Cormier, deceased, whose date of death was January 11, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

These items can be brought to Hernando County Animal Services

located at 19450 Oliver St. in Brooksville or call (352) 796-5062.

VA Slashes Backlog of Claims Appeals The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a major reduction in the number of disability claim appeals that had piled up. This year it managed to clear 53,000 decisions, which is 86 percent more than the 28,000 the VA cleared during the same time last year.

Its goal is to review 81,000 claims by the end of September.

How did the VA manage to finish so many claims when it couldn’t manage it before? Part of the answer lies in the $42 million that was used to hire 200 lawyers to write decisions, as well as 24 law judges.

One wonders how many lawyers they originally had, before adding the 200. One also wonders, unfortunately, about the qualifications of the 200 lawyers they hired, and who reviewed their employment applications.

To avoid having your initial claim denied, get help with your first application. Start with a veterans’ service organization. Look at www.benefits. va.gov/vso/varo.asp and click on your state for a list of organizations at your local Regional Benefit Office. The list includes the organizations, their location at the benefit office and their phone number.

To avoid being denied again during an appeal, your best bet is to get a lawyer, but beware. Be sure your lawyer is up to the task. Ask other veterans for references if they’ve gone the appeal route. Then ask the potential lawyer a lot of questions, like: How long have they done veteran appeals? Are they VA accredited?

Since you’ll no doubt pay a hefty fee (a portion of your benefits after you win) to a lawyer, be sure you’re getting a good one. If you’re getting years of back pay, that could add up to a lot of money you’re handing over. © 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

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 the first publication of this Notice is June 29, 2018.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Temple H. Drummond Attorney Florida Bar Number: 101060 DRUMMOND WEHLE LLP 6987 East Fowler Avenue TAMPA, FL 33617 Telephone: (813) 983-8000 Fax: (813) 983-8001 E-Mail: temple@dw-firm.com Secondary E-Mail: irene@dw-firm.com Personal Representative: Sandra Jane Morgan 31 Quail Ridge Drive Joplin, Missouri 64804 (06/29/2018), (07/06/2018)

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FILE NO.: 18000619CPAXMX PROBATE DIVISION

William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse 3341 Power Inn Road Sacramento, CA 95826 Case # 18FL01682

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King Features Weekly Service

June 25, 2018

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

2. In Esther 6, what was done to King Ahasuerus when he could not sleep? Sang to, Feet rubbed, Fanned by servants, Read to 3. Which commandment is, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me”?

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 4. In Joppa, who was raised from the dead by the Apostle Peter? Lazarus, Nahum, Tabitha, Hosea 5. Who was the baby born of Zacharias and Elizabeth? Daniel, John the Baptist, Noah, David 6. What was Pontius Pilate’s culture group? Roman, Greek, Syrian, Babylonian ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Read to; 3) 1st; 4) Tabitha; 5) John the Baptist; 6) Roman Comments? More Trivia? Visit www.

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OPINION DOMENICK J. MAGLIO, PH.D.

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

Traditional Realist

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Go ahead and ask, God is

Motherly house fathers not doing their job Since the 1960s Sexual Revolution the stereotypical behavior of men and women began to merge and shift.

The Feminist Movement encouraged girls and women to be more assertive, aggressive and directly competitive with men in what was the masculine domain of sports, higher education and business. These progressive elites have used federal laws like Title IX to give females unfair advantage in these areas.

The progressive strategies have effectively changed traditional male behavior.

Boys and men are more sensitive, display crying in public, have more delicate speech patterns in tone and meaning. The new males are less confrontational, less direct in their conversation while being willing to say what the other person wants to hear rather than what they truly feel and believe. Men have become socially more conniving, subtle and more tentative in their interactions with others especially females. Natural masculine behavior has been branded as obscene.

The feminist movement has manipulated political pressure in universities and the media to reverse these traditional natural roles. Currently many male students are required by women’s study programs to “detox their masculinity” meaning they have to prevent themselves from acting like a male. These efforts have born immense changes of many cultural aspects in America. The social engineering of gender behavior has been a frightening success with unintended consequences of a large number of people becoming gender confused.

Increasingly modern men have opted to take the role of “house husband” and opted out of taking the role of being the primary provider. This role for men had been very rare. Historically the males primarily were the hunters, gathers and protectors while the females were in charge of child rearing, preparing the food and maintaining the homestead. This division of labor was a direct result of the physical, psychological and emotional differences of the genders. Women gave birth, nursed their offspring, nurtured and taught cultural norms while the male’s strength and aggressiveness were more suited for going into the wilderness to provide food and protect the settlement.

Too many fathers have been saturated through television, magazines, and higher education courses to emulate and imitate female child rearing techniques and strategies. Receiving adulation, affection and favors from many progressive females and males have reinforced this new feminist/male lifestyle.

Many of our institutions have propagandized these men to be friends with their children instead of disciplinarians who teach their offspring by moral value lessons to prepare them for their future. The modern father should be empathetic with his children to be their BFF. This approach is even more detrimental when the father has total control of the child as the primary stay-at-home parent.

The housefather usually attempts to role model his modern concept of the perfect mother’s behavior and even tops it. He is softer spoken, more understanding and protective of his “ litter” than most mothers. These artificial nurturing males not having the maternal instinct over compensate.

The househusbands are becoming the caricature of the over smothering mother.

Children have a double dose of “loving” but little effort to toughen them up to be socially, emotionally and industriously prepared for becoming competent and appropriate citizens. The problem for the children is they are ill prepared for the outside world. Due to the lack of training, these children often do not meet the standards and expectations of society including school.

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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Fresh Opened

Twice this spring my wife planted her veggies, and both times some vermin, probably rabbits, munched them down to their nubs during the night. She finally put up a fence, and now her plants are all growing fine. Oh well.

I know that “fresh” is a big thing on the food networks, and on networks that have shows about food, but it seems to me that fresh is more about not getting sick than taste. I clearly recall the delicious texture of frozen fish sticks that my mother baked in the oven when I was a kid. You can’t find them anymore. They were moist and flaky and no different than any baked fillet I’ve since eaten in a restaurant that served the day’s catch caught right outside their back door.

Fresh is relative.

So again I protest my wife’s garden. Most all of what she grows winds up in the refrigerator, or frozen, or pickled, or in her compost bin. Growing seasons are generally short around the world, and that’s why humans invented techniques for preservation. Personally, I prefer canned corn and green beans, and all other vegetables preserved that way than the “fresh” versions that are crunchy. I believe that our life span has increased because our stomachs no longer must digest bits of raw beets.

And the same goes for eggs. My wife wants chickens, and her selling point is “fresh” eggs.

What does that mean?

Sure, Exwork has sold fruit over the years that taste like wet cardboard, but their eggs have always tasted like eggs.

I’m sure they weren’t selling snake or platypus

Many of these children have to be retained in a grade not because of intelligence but rather to help them develop basic academic skills, social abilities, and proper behavior that are not being taught by the home father but used to be taught by the mother. The children are the victims of the child development switch of the rules of parenting.

As always the pathetic lack of competent parenting is not blamed on the well-intended/ineffective housefather, but on the child. These mishandled youngsters have to suffer an incompetent father who poorly imitates a mother. The youngsters, not the modern fathers, are diag-

GOOFY STUFF

By VINCENT CARDEGIN eggs. I’m pretty sure.

But I’m not eating anything that isn’t somehow pasteurized and in a carton.

Over the years I’ve watched cooking shows as entertainment. As a teen I loved The Galloping Gourmet. Later I discovered the legacy of Julia Child, and the main thing I remember is her continual advice to use fresh eggs. I have since determined that for American kitchens she meant room temperature eggs, not eggs fresh from chicken butts like in French villages. Eggs cook differently at room temperature than chilled.

That’s what she meant, and that’s what I always try to do.

And I know from receipts that a garden in Florida is more expensive than buying from a store. If we lived more north where the ground is rich and water is free via rain, she could spend six bucks on packages of seeds and we could save

nosed with numerous mental health disorders.

Sperm donors who were never fathers, absentee fathers and now home motherly fathers are not role modeling their traditional role. Strong, and at times dominant, male figures that instill the fear of God in their child are becoming almost non-existent. These were important people in a child’s life. Their word was never in doubt as they did what they said they would do. These manly, aggressive individuals certainly were never friends but were respected for their resolve and keeping their word.

These fathers were the

a lot of money growing a lot of food, all the veggies she wants. But our yard is sand, and our weather is mostly desert sun, and so buying bags of dirt and bags of fertilizer, and her hand-watering every day—and still the corn is dry—is costly.

A lot of people went to a lot of trouble to preserve and display such food in locations where we can easily find and buy them, and I say let them prosper.

I prefer fresh opened cans than fresh picked.

That’s our heritage, we humans. But my wife wants to grow food, and that’s her hobby. It’s certainly knowledge that should be taught in schools, from kindergarten to doctorates. (Ref: James Burke.) But don’t expect me to fib about the taste.

P.S. Recently my favorite commercial is of a tomato plant growing over an outside table, and what looks like a Roma swells from a bud and morphs into a bottle of ketchup. Yeah!

That’s how all plants should be. Hey NASA guys, work on that!

force that kept many children on the straight and narrow.

Without strong men in the family the statistics clearly show the male child is apt to be less functional and more likely to have behavioral issues.

Motherly fathers cannot replace traditional manly fathers. The children need the nurturing of the mother and the laying down the law and enforcing it by the father. The natural and instinctual reaction of both have from time immemorial existed. Both these types of approaches are as needed today as in the past to raise a healthy child.

We know that people pray for all types of things and many times I wonder if God takes every request seriously or if He considers some of them unreasonable. For example, I’m sure that at sporting events both sides are praying for victory over the opposing team but I’ve always thought these types of prayers generally fall into the category of the non-spiritual variety. The Bible actually mentions unsuitable attitudes behind our prayers and uses the word, “amiss” which means, flawed, incorrect, harmful, and inappropriate. James 4:3 explains, “Ye ask, and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may consume it upon your lusts.” We find other connotations related to this way of thinking such as mistaken, and inaccurate intentions related to wrong and impure motives. So, along with other reasons why our prayers are not answered, we can add this one to the list. We realize its difficult to understand the difference between a legitimate prayer and one that falls into the classification of being selfish, but this does not mean that God is not listening and carefully considering each one.

An amazing prayer request is found in the tenth chapter of the book of Joshua. Israel is at war with the Amorites and with Joshua leading the way, we are given an account of this true story. In verse 12, it’s recorded that Joshua declared to the Lord and in front of the entire army for the Sun and the Moon to stand still until they could defeat the enemy. God actually granted this request and for an entire day, the Sun and Moon miraculously stood still. Israel eventually won this battle and it’s described as an overwhelming victory in which the enemy was completely destroyed. When I think of modern military leaders standing strong in prayer, I must admit that General George Patton is not on the top of my list. However, it’s recorded in history that Patton also believed in prayer and had faith in the power of God. Most of us have heard of the World War II conflict called, The Battle of the Bulge, and on a cold December in 1944, the American ground forces were struggling because dense clouds were preventing air support. Patton realized the fate of the war was now being determined by the terrible weather. He aggressively took action and ordered this prayer to be distributed to every unit in the Third Army. “Almighty and most merciful God, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these moderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for battle. Graciously hearken to us soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. Amen.” Whether you believe this was a miracle or simply a coincidence, the fog and clouds dissipated and allied air power helped defeat the last major German offensive of the war.

Though faith on this level is rare, I recently read a few innocent prayers that young school children had written down and as they are honest, some were also comical.

One 8-year-old boy prayed that his math test would be easy and another classmate made his heavenly request for the cafeteria to serve chocolate cake every day. Others had a more mature petition when they asked God to protect every law enforcement, firefighter, and first responder. One 10-year-old girl said, “Dear God, thank you for helping George Washington win the Revolutionary War so that we could become the United States of America and live free” which I thought was a wonderful appreciation for answered prayer.

Nonetheless, it’s beyond the imagination how God listens to everyone all at once, sorting through millions of prayer requests every hour, then deciding yes, or no, or wait till later. This is why He is the Sovereign Almighty whose attributes include being Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Omnipotent. As we continue in our journey and are inspired to believe that mountains can be moved with a small amount of faith, I see nothing wrong with sincerely asking God for a larger amount of confidence. We accept that all prayers may not be answered, but at the same time, if our motives are pure and God is in agreement, we can embrace His promise that nothing is impossible.

William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. is a Christian minister, chaplain, and author. Discover more about his ministry at billyhollandministries.com can be contacted at P.O. Box 1394, Nicholasville, KY 40340

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Above left and right: Fashion Show participants.

Below: Friends laugh together, reminiscing about their school days.

Moton Alum Jim McRae (Class of 1962) and author of “The 10 Dollar Car” with his three children. McRae’s book is available to purchase on Amazon.

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reunion graduated in 1943.

Thomas Floyd, class of 1963 is the President and organizer of the reunion.

Music played as the alums greeted friends and classmates and looked through several years of memorabilia and year books on display. Several spoke of their lives following high

TAFT

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brave start, the new nation of fewer than 5 million citizens welcomed 70 million immigrants because land was plentiful, industry was expanding and job opportunities were growing.

For the most part, the newcomers were from the same northern European or Scandinavian homelands as those already here. The immigrants assimilated easily because the vast majority were Protestant like 52 of the signers (including one pastor and three others who trained for the clergy) who were active in the Anglican (today’s Episcopal), Congregational, Presbyterian, and other churches.

Separation of immigrant families was voluntary as one member might come to America for a job and earn money to bring other members later.

A child might come first to live with an uncle or aunt for job apprenticeship or schooling where nearly all schools were church related and many were free.

Even 106 of the first 108 universities in this country were church sponsored.

Many of the earliest ones — Harvard, Brown, Yale, Princeton, William and Mary — began as seminaries to train clergymen.

From about 1870 until the Great Depression of the 1930s, most immigrants to the U.S. came from southern and eastern Europe and the Far East, particularly China. For the most part, they were more poor than earlier immigrants, less educated, culturally different, and over-

school, which included attending college, returning to teach at Moton, and some moved to other areas, only to realize Brooksville was their true home. Some married their high school sweethearts over 50 years ago.

Before dinner was served, some attendees participated in a fashion show where they showcased great looks, stepping in time to modern and retro dance music.

whelmingly Catholic, Eastern Orthodox or Jewish.

Consequently those newcomers tended to congregate in communities of their own making rather than assimilate where they might learn of and be impacted by the historic foundations of this nation.

In the past few decades, according to a study done by Dr. Leah Schmalzbauer, of Montana State University, for the National Council of Family Relations, millions of poor women from what is called the Global South (including Latin America) have migrated to the Global North (including the U.S.) in search of wages to support their families at home.

The (mostly legal) migration is fueled “by the feminization of the low-wage care industry in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East, where there is a high demand for poor women to clean our homes, hospitals and hotels and to care for our children,” writes Dr. Schmalzbauer.

“Women who cannot afford to be with their own children are migrating en masse to care for the children of others.”

So a dwindling number of the American population has been steeped in our history and culture and our public schools are too afraid of being politically incorrect to fully expose recent generations to our past.

Yet much can be learned of what made America great by examining the events culminating in the celebration of the Fourth of July and the subsequent adoption of our Constitution.

The way to the solution of the present problem of the separation of families at the border might even be found in

heeding the words of Benjamin Franklin when months of political bickering threatened to derail the Constitutional Convention in the fall of 1787.

After noting that the august body had studied the ancient history of governments and examined modern approaches, to no avail, Franklin had a suggestion: “Groping as it were in the dark to find political truth, and scarce able to distinguish it when presented to us, how has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly applying to the ‘Father of lights’ (a reference to God as found in the Bible passage in the book of James at 1:17) to illuminate our understanding?

“Have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine that we no longer need his assistance?

“I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men.”

Amen!

Adon Taft, retired, was a reporter for The Miami Herald for 48 years. During the 37 years he was the religion editor he won numerous awards including the Supple Memorial Award, the top prize in the field of the reporting of religion news. He now lives in Brooksville, FL.

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