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On February 3, 1943, 676 souls were lost aboard the USS Dorchester. Among the perished were four chaplains, of four different faiths, who provided prayer and comfort to the men who would die at sea with them.

Last Sunday, March 3, 2019, the annual memorial ceremony was held at the Mariner United Methodist Church in Spring Hill led by

members of the VFW Post 10209 Color Guard, American Legion Post 186, Central High School Navy JROTC, and Hernando County Veterans’ Services. Veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan were among community members remembering the lost chaplains.

Spiritual leaders representing each faith of the fallen chaplains told their individual stories.

Father Robert Swick told

Each candle represents one of the Four Chaplains honored for their sacrifice.

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Storage shelves with food supplies at the PHP Help Center, Kass Circle in Spring Hill

by SARAH NACHIN Hernando Sun Reporter

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lthough Evan Sommerfeld has been with People Helping People (PHP) for only six months, he has an expansive vision for the non-profit organization. Sommerfeld took over as Executive Director after the first of this year - the

Proposed public notice legislation, costly for local

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Continuing our series on organizations that care for the homeless and hungry

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only paid employee among a large group of volunteers. The PHP Help Center is located at 1396 Kass Circle in Spring Hill.

“This is a huge need area because the average income here is lower and the amount of rented houses versus owned homes is higher. There are a lot of homeless in the area also,” Sommerfeld explained.

The organization purchased the building

The Public Notices Reform Bill has been introduced in both the Florida House of Representative and the Senate.

Randy Fine (R-Palm Bay) introduced House Bill 1235 and Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) introduced Florida Senate Bill 1676.

These bills would allow governments in the state to advertise their own legal notices on their websites as well as open up the ability to private entities to contract for this service.

The bills recognize that there is a group of people who do not use the Internet. To allow these people and others to stay informed the bills require first class mailing of all notices to people who request that the notices be sent to them.

Randy Fine stated the “Public Notice Reform Act would increase accessibility to Public Notices, save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.”

Mr. Fine does not provide how he arrived at the figure of hundreds of millions of dollars. In Florida there are 66 county governments (Duval County is consolidated into Jacksonville) and 75 school districts along with over 400 municipalities (city, towns, villages, etc).

These government entities are required to publicize certain actions with legal notices along with certain private legal events requiring legal notices.

It does not seem that the estimated “hundreds of millions” in savings take into account the first class mailing of notices to parties who have requested them. Under

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Weeki Wachee’s dream season ends at states

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHERYL CLANTON

LAKELAND- As the seconds ticked down in last week’s Class 6A state semifinal between Weeki Wachee and Plantation American Heritage, the Hornets were well out of range in making any kind of comeback attempt.

Eventually losing 5626, the Hornets knew that despite the loss to the defending Class 6A state champions, they had accomplished something no other team in Hernando County had done: reach the state’s final four.

Facing the eventual

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Feb. 26 Hernando BOCC meeting rundown Part 2, Feb. 26, 2019 Hernando County Commission meeting by LISA MACNEIL Hernando Sun Reporter

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not having a chance to know what is happening, but the advertiser of the notice can potentially have the entire processed started by the notice reversed. If a government did not properly notice their meetings, a judge could overturn things that happened at those meetings and actions taken as a result of decisions made in that meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA 1. Application for Subsequent Designation as Local Workforce Development Area for Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board 2. Budget Resolution Recognizing FY 2018-19 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funding for Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program 3. Reappointment of Jerry L. Lawson to Board of Construction and Regulation Until December 31, 2022 4. Resolution Commending Tristan Carreiro for Achieving Rank of Eagle Scout BOCC Chairman Jeff Holcomb 5. Resolution Congratulating Hernando Audubon Society Upon Occasion of 60th Anniversary 6. Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended February 8, 2019, and February 15, 2019 7. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting January 29, 2019 8. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting February 12, 2019 H. CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE 1. Letter of Appreciation From Pasco County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Ron Oakley for Assistance Provided by Hernando County Fire Rescue District Staff on January 18, 2019.

Oakley wrote, “Dear Chief Hechler: On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, I would like to

tion Use Permit Action Taken

by Planning and Zoning Commission on February 11, 2019.

This is also a memorandum from Planner II Omar DePablo regarding Special Exception action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on February 11, 2019. On that date, the P&Z voted to approve a special exception use permit for a place of public assembly, namely a venue for special events, as petitioned

by Alan Beauregard and Daryl Saunders (File No. SE-18-16).

express a special thanks to you and your crew for your assistance in battling and successfully containing and extinguishing our two-alarm fire this past Friday at Bon Metals in the Dade City Business Center. I truly believe the combined efforts of all that participated helped to insure there were no injuries.

Your expertise and willingness to help certainly is appreciated by this board and the citizens of Pasco County.”

4. Notification From Economic Development Administration Regarding FY 2018-19 Disaster Supplemental Grant Application

2. Notice of Conditional Use Permit Actions Taken by Planning and Zoning Commission on February 11, 2019

The attached letter was received on February 11, 2019, regarding Hernando County’s application for the FY 2018 Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Supplemental Funding Opportunity.

A memorandum was submitted from Planner II Omar De Pablo regarding Conditional Use actions taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on February 11, 2019.

On that date, the P&Z voted to approve a conditional use permit for a second residence, as petitioned by Ernest Hall, Jr. (File No. CU-18-12). In addition, the P&Z also voted to approve a conditional use permit for a second residence, as petitioned by Sandra Smithand Michael L. Smith (File No. CU-18-11).

According to Appendix A, Zoning, Article V, Section 4(H) of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances, the Board, by a majority vote, may decide to review any conditional use decision rendered by the P&Z. If at least a majority of the governing body do not vote to review the P&Z decision within thirty (30) days, the P&Z decision shall be deemed final and subject only to review by the circuit court.

On September 18, 2018, Hernando County submitted an application to the EDA for the realignment of Corporate Boulevard and Aerial Way; and the extensions of Technology and Telecom Drives. $4,507,856.00 was requested from the EDA, with a local match of $959,323.00 and Florida Department of Transportation of $625,000.00.

Due to lack of funding, the application was not funded.

3. Notice of Special Excep-

BOCC Chairman Jeff Holcomb read a letter sent by former Commissioner Nick Nicholson to Governor Ron DeSantis:

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the proposed legislation, for Hernando County, a quarter of a page legal notice would actually be more expensive than If you recognize this subject or have any carrying the notice in the information, please call Crime Stoppers! newspaper, if a hundred You will remain anonymous and be people requested that the eligible for a CASH REWARD... legal notice be mailed to CALL Hernando County Crime Stoppers them. That is in consideration of postage Toll Free 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) costs alone, not counting or go toSam Morley Dean Ridings Florida of Press Association Chart below courtesy staff hours spent on the (321) 283-5353 (321) 283-5277 336 E. College Ave., Ste. 304www.HernandoCountyCrimeStoppers.com the Florida Press mailings. smorley@flpress.com deanr@flpress.com Tallahassee, FL 32301 Pd by CSTF The purpose of a legal Association. notice is to inform the public when an event Why Public Notices Should Be In Print and Online that affects them is taking place. For instance, it is necessary to publish Notice to Creditors when The public would rather get their notice in the newspaper someone passes away, so people who are owed A survey conducted by Mason Dixon Polling & Research in 2017 shows that 83% of Floridians money can collect before say that state and local governments should be required to publish public notices in the their assets are passed newspaper on a regular basis.

83% on. Other cases are when According to the same study, most Floridians (82%) would not visit a local or county govern82 % WOULDN’T visit the the websites of their cities and counties to look for public notices. websites of their cities ment is having a public and counties to look for (Government web sites typically have “Unique Visitors” counted in the public notices. meeting, changing an hundreds, while newspapers have reach in the tens of thousands and provide a ordinance, or proposing significantly greater reach to their communities via the printed version, their web a tax rate. sites and at www.floridapublicnotices.com.)

In the past, notices in some instances were not Government posting of government notices on government widely distributed, so websites removes third-party neutrality only an exclusive group knew when important Making government officials responsible for notifying the public on their own websites carries with it a events were happening. potential for abuse. For example, it may create the temptation to change or manipulate the timing of public This prevented the public notices. If a scheduled public notice is not published or contains false information, the newspaper is more from having an opporlikely to catch the mistake. tunity to have their say in matters. In the case of Notice to Creditors, lack Public Notices must be publicly accessible of notice could lead to unrecoverable debts. The More than 1.2 million Floridians do not have Internet access (7.5%), according to a notices were required to Nielsen Scarborough report from 2018. be carried in newspapers Large segments of Florida’s population, including elderly and minority populations cannot to ensure that the notices afford computers and monthly access fees. were available to the public to prevent this 19% 13% 6% 11% 17% from happening again.

DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS The current public African Low Income 65 and over 50 and over Hispanics notice law requires a Americans Households newspaper to be recThe public’s right to know shouldn’t be abandoned in favor of presumed cost savings. In addition to printed ognized by the USPS newspapers, Florida’s newspapers (provided by FPA) operate a supplemental public notice web site, as a periodical, which www.floridapublicnotices.com, allowing free and unlimited searchable access to public notices aggregated takes more than a year from Florida newspapers. to achieve. The difficulty of achieving the Government-Run websites don’t provide legal affidavits, written designation prevented proof of publication, or a secure and verifiable paper trail people from quickly getting into the business State and local governments, attorneys and private citizens rely on this documentation to ensure that of carrying legal notices. notices are published in a timely and lawful manner, as newspapers are required by law to do.

This is important since if a notice is not properly advertised, not only is Sources: Mason Dixon Polling & Research, 2017; Nielsen Scarborough 2018, R1 Multimarket - Florida (Dec. 2016 - May 2018) the public harmed by

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“I recently received correspondence stating that if I wish, I can request a hearing be set to determine the final disposition of my case regarding my suspension from the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.

I have made the difficult decision to advise you that because I have no desire for additional taxpayer dollars to be expended on my case, I am officially requesting that my suspension become permanent. I do not wish for a hearing to be set regarding this issue, even though I feel the charges and circumstances surrounding my suspension were unfounded, they were settled in court, and I was not found guilty of misdemeanor charges. I simply do not want the taxpayers to bear the brunt of those charges.

I wish you well and hope that your tenure as Governor for our great state is productive and significant.

I am proud to say I voted for you. Best personal wishes, Nick Nicholson.”

Holcomb received the letter via email after the February 26, 2019 agenda was prepared.

STANDARD ZONING COORDINATOR REBECCA GARRETT Petition Submitted by Jamie J. Vega to Vacate Easements Located in Royal Highlands Jamie J. Vega has submitted a petition to vacate two internal 7.5’ easements within his Lots 4 and 5, Royal Highlands, Unit 5, Block 357, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 45- 59 of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida. The vacation is sought in order to construct a single-family dwelling on the lots utilizing that easement area. All affected utilities and County departments have indicated no objection to the request.

Commissioner John Allocco expressed concern over future requests of this type, for the reason that sewer requirements may be circumvented. Allocco said, “My concern is that people are going to start doing this thinking they can circumvent the septic tank ruling on the state level. 100 x 200 (feet) and 200 x 200 is not actually an acre, and I haven’t heard any clarification that it will be considered an acre by the state when it comes to septic tanks not being required to have the higher nitrate-removal (system).”

Clarification of the ruling was not reached during the meeting, however the board approved Vega’s request unanimously.

HUMAN RESOURCES/ RISK DIRECTOR CRISTI CHARLOW County Administrator Job Description and Recruitment Options This item appears as an article in the 3/1/19 issue of The Hernando Sun PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF SCOTT HECHLER Interlocal Agreement With City of Brooksville and Hernando County Fire Rescue for Advanced Life Support First Response Services The proposed agreement would allow for the uniform provision for emergency medical services (EMS) throughout the City of Brooksville and Hernando County at the level of Advanced Life Support (ALS). The Brooksville Fire Department can provide ALS service by providing for paramedics on their primary apparatus and the County will provide the ALS equipment. By maintaining the ALS status, the County will compensate the City with $7,500 per paramedic (up to six) for an annual total not to exceed $45,000.

The City Council will vote on the approval of this agreement in March 2019.

The City of Brooksville does not anticipate an effective date before October 2019; therefore, the $45,000 per year will be budgeted in FY 2020.

Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Carroll appeared in place of Chief Hechler. Carroll began by praising Interim Brooksville Fire Chief Ed Snowberger, “Over the last six months or so that Chief Snowberger has been at Brooksville Fire See BOCC Rundown Page 4

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GLASS, KAITLYN ALEXA YOB: 1994 CHARGES: RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL Arrested at: 03/03/2019 02:02 COMMERCIAL WAY & RIVER COUNTRY DR, SPRING HILL, FL, 34607 Arrest Summary: On 03/03/2019 I was dispatched to the area of Commercial Way within Hernando County, Florida, in reference to a reckless driver, said driver/vehicle was observed traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Commercial Way. The description given of the vehicle was a silver Ford Focus, bearing Florida tag HFHJ69, occupied by a black female driver (defendant). Upon canvassing the area for the vehicle, the vehicle was observed near the area of Commercial Way and Cortez Blvd.

The vehicle was observed traveling southbound on Commercial Way failing to main proper lane. A traffic stop was conducted on said vehicle at the intersection of Commercial Way and River Country Dr. Upon contact with the defendant, I identified myself as a Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputy and informed the defendant of the reason for the traffic stop; at which point the defendant rolled the glass window of her driver side door up and refused to identify herself.

Numerous commands were made to the defendant to provide me her identification however she disregarded all commands. After numerous attempts I commanded the defendant to open the driver side door and exit the vehicle due to being under arrest. The defendant continued to disregard said lawful commands.

The defendant continued to resist detention/arrest by refusing to exit the vehicle, however she was subsequently escorted out of her vehicle and placed into custody.

The defendant was arrested for the aforementioned charge and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where she is being held on $1,000.00 bond.

“I thought if I could give him a splash ...”

DIVICCARO, MICHELLE DANA YOB: 1987 CHARGES: DOMESTIC BATTERY Arrested at: 03/03/2019 03:55 PALLAS AVE, SPRING HILL, FL, 34608 Arrest Summary: On 03/03/2019 at approximately 0318 hours, I responded to Pallas Avenue in Spring Hill

in reference to a report of domestic battery.

Upon arrival, contact was established with the victim.

Victim indicated that he and his fiancee, Michelle Diviccaro, the defendant, were engaged in a verbal altercation. During this altercation, the victim indicated that the defendant threw water at him while he was lying in bed, which struck his person.

Contact was established with Michelle Diviccaro, the defendant. The defendant admitted to throwing water at the victim. When asked why the defendant threw the water at the victim, the defendant replied, “I thought if I could give him a splash, I could give him what he’s been saying to me.”

It should be noted that the victim and Michelle are in a romantic relationship, are engaged, and reside, as a family unit, with their five year old child.

The defendant advised that she had multiple glasses of wine. The defendant was observed to be extremely intoxicated at the time of initial contact. The defendant was, therefore, transported to Bayfront Health Brooksville for medical clearance. The defendant was subsequently transported to the Hernando County Detention Center without further incident.

It should be noted that the defendant was extremely cooperative throughout my contact with her. A Victim’s Notification Form was completed and was left with detention staff.

The defendant was issued a misdemeanor court date of 03/27/2019 at 0900 hours at the Hernando County Courthouse in Courtroom B, in accordance with the court calendar.

The defendant shall be issued no bond, due to the offense being domestic in nature.

Cell phone a catalyst for violence

FERREIRA, DYLAN CHRISTOPHER FARIA YOB: 1998 CHARGES: FEL DOM BATT STRANGULATION Arrested at: 03/03/2019 20:32 CANDLELIGHT BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601 Arrest Summary: On 03/03/2019 at approximately 1915 hrs I responded to Candlelight Blvd in reference to a battery complaint.

Upon arrival I made contact with victim. The victim stated her and the defendant (father of her child) had gotten into a verbal altercation because of the defendant looking on her cell phone and accusing her of cheating. The victim stated that during the altercation the defendant approached her and grabbed her by the throat with his right hand (against the victim’s will) and began to squeeze. The defendant continued to squeeze the victim’s throat to the point that the victim’s airway was impeded from normal breathing. The victim stated the defendant,

LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 3/12/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Hernando School Board Meetings March 12 11AM Informal 2PM Workshop 6PM Regular Meeting District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Brooksville Beautification Board Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Contact City Clerk 352-540-3810 Brooksville Planning & Zoning Commission Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Contact Community Development 352-540-3813 Good Neighbor Trail Public Hearing Thursday, March 14, 2019 Jerome Brown Community Center 99 Jerome Brown Place Brooksville, FL 34601 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Formal presentation: 6:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting Monday, March 18, 2019, 7:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Contact City Clerk 352-540-3816 Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting 3/19/2019 1:00 PM Lecanto Government Center 3600 W Sovereign Path Room 166 Lecanto, FL 34461 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 3/26/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601

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while squeezing her neck, pushed her against the bed making her fall to the floor.

The victim stated that she had to gasp for air once the defendant let go of her neck.

The victim did have a large red mark across her lower back, which was consistent with the victim’s statement that she struck the bed frame after she was pushed against the bed and was falling to the floor (no other marks or abrasions were visible at the time). The victim stated the defendant left the apartment for approximately 10 minutes and returned. The victim and defendant continued to argue while the defendant was throwing the victim’s clothing outside of the apartment. The victim stated the defendant was striking her with plastic hangers while doing so.

The defendant returned to the apartment while this affiant was still on scene. Due to the victim’s visible injures and sworn statement, the defendant was placed under arrest for domestic battery by strangulation. The defendant was held at the Hernando County Jail under a no bond status.

He was hungry.

eaten, all of which Andrea advised were hers, however she explained that they must have been eaten by the defendant (for this food was different than the ones she initially gave him). Andrea confirmed that she did not give the defendant permission to enter her residence, break down her front door, or eat her food.

Contact was later made with the defendant who did advise that he was inside Andrea’s residence on two separate occasions because he was “hungry’’, however did not articulate on why he damaged her door or why he ate her food (other than he was just hungry).

The defendant was then arrested and charged with 1 count Residential Burglary and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center.

Once at the Detention Center, the defendant was issued a $10,000.00 bond per the bond schedule. The defendant was then advised of his court date on 0312912019 at 8:30AM In court room E. He needs his van.

BURROWS, GEORGE BARRY YOB: 1940 CHARGES: VIOL INJUNCTION PROTECTION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Arrested at: 03/04/2019 14:30 4205 RACHEL BLVD, SPRING HILL, FL, 34607 Arrest Summary: The victim, Doreen Martin, had just left

Witness Gina Toner stated that the defendant entered into her lobby and remained inside after he saw the victim present inside.

Upon my arrival to the location, the defendant was observed sleeping in a chair in the front lobby. He initially stated that he came to the business to speak to the victim’s attorney and alleged that he did not speak to her.

Post Miranda, the defendant denied speaking to the victim prior to the contact In the lobby, and refused to answer any questions or make any further statements.

The final judgement of said order was served on 9/20/2018 and was signed by the Honorable Judge Eineman.

The defendant also signed an acknowledgement that he received a certified copy of the final order. A copy of said acknowledgement was attached to the petitioners’ copy of the Injunction.

The victim and witness provided sworn written statements.

The defendant was placed under arrest and was transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident where he will be held without bond.

The defendant was given a court date of 312712019 at 0900 hours Courtroom B.

her residence where she resides in a gated community on Rachel Blvd, when she observed the defendant standing inside the gate. She took a photo of the defendant and rolled her window down at which time the defendant than shouted to her “I need my van.” The victim told him to go through her attorney to which he than replied, “She won’t answer.” The victim then drove away and pulled Into the Toner Law Office located 4205 Rachel Blvd. It should be noted that this drtveway Is visible from the aforementioned gate.

Once the victim was inside for several minutes, the defendant entered into the business and saw the victim in the lobby. The defendant did not make any effort to leave and remained Inside. The victim was escorted Into an office by her attorney and witness Gina Toner, so that she could be separated from him. Per the victim, the defendant does not have any friends in the area or any reason to be inside the gated community.

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MONFORTE, JOSEPH Jr YOB: 1975 CHARGES: BURGLARY DWELLING Arrested at: 03/04/2019 02:19 9106 HORIZON DR, SPRING HILL, FL, 34608 Arrest Summary: On 0304-20191 responded to the residence located at 9112 Horizon Drive in reference to a residential burglary. Upon arrival, contact was made with the resident Identified to be Andrea Berkman.

Andrea advised that her neighbor, the defendant, Identified to be Joseph Monforte, was “banging” on her door, trying to get inside her residence, yelling that he was “hungry”. After giving the defendant food and telling him to “leave”, Andrea left the residence. After returning 10-15 minutes later, Andrea advised she observed the front door had been “kicked In”. After responding to the rear of the residence, she observed the defendant to be standing inside her residence, with no shirt on, and was eating an unknown object.

Andrea stated she than left the area and notified law enforcement.

After responding to the area, it was established that Joseph had already returned to his residence located next door. Once inside Andrea’s residence, several food items were observed to be half

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Capitol Address: 402 South Monroe Street United States Senators Commissioner John Allocco 317 House Office Building William Kemerer District 3 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Senator Rick Scott Mayor Second Vice Chairman Phone: (850) 717-5034 https://www.rickscott.senate. wkemerer@cityofbrooksville.us JAllocco@HernandoCounty.us District Address: gov/ SEAT #3 Phone (352) 754-4144 The Inverness Government B3 Russell Senate Office Center Suite 208 A Building Joe Bernardini Commissioner Jeff Holcomb 212 West Main Street Washington, DC 20510 Vice Mayor District 4 Inverness, FL 34450-4855 Phone: 202-224-5274 jbernardini@cityofbrooksville.

Chairman Phone: (352) 560-6020 us JHolcomb@HernandoCounty.

Email: jimmie.smith@myflorSenator Marco Rubio 3/5/2019 ROCKY CR.,LITTLE PINEidahouse.gov IS. BAY,, 8727122 Tidal Data Print Viewhttps://www.rubio.senate.gov SEAT #2 us Phone (352) 754-4848 U.S. Senate, Help Print Robert A. Battista Florida Senator 317 Hart Senate Office BuildCouncil Member Commissioner ing rbattista@cityofbrooksville.us Steve Champion, District 5 Senator Wilton Simpson Washington, DC 205100001 SEAT #4 SChampion@ Capitol Address: Phone: (202) 224-3041 HernandoCounty.us 420 Senate Building Tampa Office NOAA/NOS/CO-OPS Pat Brayton Phone (352) 404CR.,LITTLE South Monroe Street Sam M. Gibbons U.S. CourtTide754-4448 Predictions at 8727122, ROCKY PINE IS. BAY, Council Member FLPM32399-1100 house From 2019/03/08 12:00 AM LST/LDTTallahassee, to 2019/03/15 11:59 LST/LDT pbrayton@cityofbrooksville.us House of Phone: (850) 487-5010 801 North Subordinate Station | Ref.Florida Station (Cedar Key 8727520) | Time offsets (high: -20 min. low: 58 min.) | Height offsets (high: *0.83 ft. low:Florida *0.83 ft.) Avenue SEAT #5 Representatives District Address: Suite 1130 3.0 3.0 4076 Commercial Way Tampa, FL 33602 2.75 2.74 2.74 2.65 2.89 2.63 2.82 2.81 Betty Erhard Representative Blaise 2.48 Ingoglia2.88 Spring Hill, FL 34606 2.86 Phone:2.79 (813) 853-1099 2.29 (352) 688-5077 Council Member District 35 Phone: 2.08 berhard@cityofbrooksville.us Capitol Office Email: simpson.wilton@ Florida Governor 1.94 1.92 2.0 2.0 SEAT #1 317 The Capitol flsenate.gov 402 South Monroe Street Governor Ron DeSantis 1.34 Hernando Board of County Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 United States House of Rep- https://www.flgov.com/con1.19 Commission Phone: (850) 717-5035 resentatives tact-governor/ 0.94 1.0 1.0 District Office State of Florida 0.68 Commissioner John Mitten 2955 Landover Boulevard 0.45 Representative Daniel Webster The Capitol 0.2634608-7258 District 1 Spring Hill, FL Washington, D.C. Office 400 S. Monroe St. 0.19 0.11 0.10 0.04 0.05Tallahassee,0.01 0.01 LHOB 0.02 -0.01 Vice Chairman Phone: (352) 688-5004 1210 FL 32399-0001 0.0 0.0 JMitten@hernandocounty.us Email: Blaise.Ingoglia@myflor- Washington, D.C. 20515 (850) 717-9337 Phone (352) 754-4143 idahouse.gov Phone: (202) 225-1002 Brooksville Office Commissioner Wayne Dukes Representative Jimmie T. 15 N Main Street, Suite B NOAA/NOS/Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services 12:00 AM Smith 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 District 2 12:00 AM Brooksville, FL 34601 3/8 3/9 3/11 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16 WDukes@HernandoCounty.us District3/10 34 Phone: 352-241-9230 Note: The interval is High/Low, the solid blue line depicts a curve fit between the high and low values and approximates the segments between.

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Department, it’s truly been a blessing.

The extent of the level of cooperation and collaboration has been nothing short of amazing.” Carroll explained that the next step “Is not only going to enhance the level of service within the city, but also within the county because of this mutual aid agreement. What this will allow for is an ALS (Advanced Life Support) engine. As you’re probably aware, the ALS engines that are spread throughout the county are really the glue that holds the ALS system together. Rescues and ambulances are constantly on the move… but it’s those Advanced Life Support fire engines that are, for the most part stay and ‘hover’ in their area. This agreement would allow Brooksville Fire Department’s engine (to be ALS equipped), and (Hernando County Fire / Rescue (HCFR)) would not have to send our ALS engine on the initial call into the city should that assistance be needed.” Carroll advised that there still may be some circumstances where a Hernando County engine would need to service the City of Brooksville, however, normal operations should be seamless.

Regarding the budget, Carroll said, “It’s going to take every bit of the next year… They don’t even have six paramedics. Chief Snowberger is making an aggressive attack to make sure they have these folks in place. These paramedics will need to go through the same provisional paramedic program that all county paramedics go through.” Carroll said, “Because this has not been budgeted, it will come out of the EMS MSTU (Municipal Service Taxing Unit), the stipend for each of those paramedics and the equipment which was not budgeted for previously… it will take that next year and the budgeting process to make sure the funds are available.”

The board voted unanimous approval.

PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS MANAGER JAMES WUNDERLE Discussion Regarding Unsolicited Confidential Proposal From Private Entity for New County Government Center According to Wunderle, the software system “melted” resulting in a loss of six agenda items.

Due to the irregularity and the inability to properly advertise, this item will be tabled until the next agenda.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/COUNTY ENGINEER SCOTT HERRING Review of Letter to Army Corps of Engineers Regarding Proposed Hernando Beach Mitigation Bank This appears as an article in the March 1, 2019 issue of The Hernando Sun. PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER HARRY JOHNSON Amendment to Franchise License Agreement With Guest Services Management, LLC, d/b/a Boating in Florida, to Utilize Roger’s Park to Remove Kayaks Associated With Rental Business at Weeki Wachee State Park and Provide for Marine Deputy Patrol Along Weeki Wachee River The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the Board approve the amendment renewal for Marine Deputy and patrol and enforcement of violation along the Weeki Wachee River. The Board approved Guest Services LLC, d/b/a Boating in Florida to continue their operation of pulling kayaks out at Rogers Park and requested Boating in Florida pay for year-round services of a new Marine Patrol Deputy and to pay their annual salary. This amendment to their current agreement allows for Parks and Recreation to move forward with this fully executed agreement.

Receipt of $2600 per month in Parks and Recreation account 0011--044413621200 (included in budget). Increase account 0011-3421006 of $7334 per month in charges for services (public safety). Increase Fees & Costs - Sheriff $51,338 account 0011-02051-5909185.

Additionally, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis submitted his budget amendment to reflect the cost of adding one Marine Deputy and one-time startup costs associated with the position for seven months. The total addition to the HCSO budget comes to $51,338.

The board decided that the action of adding a Marine Deputy is the only amendment, and that this item is not a renewal of the original contract.

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Jim “Sarge” Dendy expressed concern that the assigned deputy could be reassigned at the Sheriff’s discretion. “This is supposed to be strictly for a deputy on the river for 40 hours a week,” Dendy said.

“This person should not be able to be pulled off the river for any reason. It does not say that in the contract.”

Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers stated that the contract mandates 40 hours on the river for the assigned deputy, however, busy and peak times are to be determined by the Marine Supervisor.

Rogers went on to say that the Commissioners should not determine when those times are.

The amendment was approved unanimously.

The county provided the following information in a media release last week: “ While Guest Services is funding the new marine deputy, the Sheriff’s Office is paying for a new personal watercraft, trailer, and the various other equipment needed by the deputy to patrol the river.

“The new Marine Deputy assigned to the river is Deputy Steve Snell, a 30-year veteran of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.

“He will patrol the river 40 hours per week, which spans from Bayport to Weeki Wachee State Park.

“Snell’s previous assignments included patrol, COPPS, selective enforcement and civil. Most recently he served as a school resource officer.

From 1998-2010, Deputy Snell also served as a member of the Marine Unit.

BUDGET DIRECTOR GEORGE ZOETTLEIN 1. Budget Amendment Transferring Funds From Reserve for Contingencies Account for Renovation of Westside Government Constitutional Offices As part of the space needs project, funds are required to be transferred from the general fund budget reserve for contingency and budget reserve / balance forward cash for renovations of the Westside Government Constitutional Offices (Sheriff and Tax Collector). The attached budget amendment includes $500,000 for the following repair and maintenance of buildings: 1) Renovate a portion of the Westside Government office: a. The vacated Property Appraiser’s space that is being provided to the Sheriff; b. The Sheriff’s existing space including the area that he is giving to the Tax Collector; c. Tax Collector’s existing space; This change in office space for each Constitutional will provide the Tax Collector with one large continuous open customer service area with additional service counters to better serve the citizens of Hernando County. The area the Sheriff is giving to the Tax Collector will be recreated in his existing office and the expansion area that the Property Appraiser gave to the Sheriff. The construction is estimated at $170,000.00.

2) Replace a portion of the Westside Government offices air conditioning units that had reached or surpassed their life expectancy, and the systems are not delivering adequate fresh air ventilation to meet current code requirements. Five systems will be replaced, two existing A/C units will be relocated, and all new ductwork will be added which is required per code. The Engineer’s estimate for updating/replacing the HVAC systems is $330,000.00.

Financial Impact: Decrease the General Fund Budget Reserve for Contingency account 05981-5909910 $375,920 leaving a $0 balance in this account, Decrease General Fund Budget Res / Cash Forward account 05991-5909999 $124,080. Increase Facilities Maintenance Repair/Maint - Bldg & Grd account 01701-5304601 $500,000.

Craig Becker with Facilities explained, “It’s not an additional $500,000, it’s $500,000. The project has morphed from… using all the existing pieces ... for the Sheriff’s office, Tax office and Property Appraiser to have this space be usable for them. We have to change from a 5,000-6,000 square foot remodel to about a 12,000 square foot, still within the existing confines of their spaces. Whenever it gained in size, we had to start doing air conditioning modifications, required by code, improving ventilation requirements, improve plumbing, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliancy, water heaters… and others required by code.”

Becker added that the youngest HVAC systems in place are 20 years old. “The duct work is the same age, not adequate

Deputy Steve Snell, a 30-year veteran of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. for the requirements we have for their space needs … It’s been a cascading, domino effect of one thing affects another, and another... ” Built in 1986, Becker said the building is classified as “light industrial, but that’s being a little generous. It’s built just like your house… it’s not built even medium-commercial in my opinion.”

Commissioner John Allocco asked Becker which ‘code’ he was referencing during his report, to which Becker answered that it was the state building code, not only Hernando County.

Commissioner John Mitten asked, “Could you refresh our memory as to the absolute necessity of these space needs, and the expenditure of 500K?” Tax Collector Sally Daniels came to the podium to answer. “How this all began… we were looking at buildings. We had to move the (Property) Appraiser. The Appraiser now has extra room- he doesn’t need all the room at Forest Oaks (Government Center), so figured it out, we could get an extra couple more thousand square feet by moving the Sheriff down, which the Sheriff agreed to, and then we (the Tax Collector’s office) would move into the Sheriff’s area.

I got my budget approved through the Department of Revenue for money to everything but the construction because it’s not my building.” Daniels continued, “I need the space because I don’t have room to put employees or customers.

There’s no room for customers. They’re standing outside. I’ve got 54 employees, I have no room to put any more.”

Daniels referred to reports of other counties which have more employees, noting that Citrus, a smaller county has more employees, with a higher budget.

“I need more employees. I have no where to put them.”

Daniels added that the Department of Revenue would approve of her lease of another building, but it would cost the county more money.

Commissioner Wayne Dukes asked Becker about the life span expected of new air conditioning and HVAC units, to which Becker replied that the advertised lifespan is over 15 years.

The board unanimously approved this budget amendment.

Commissioner Wayne Dukes asked after the vote when the work would be done. Becker answered that it would need to be done during this fiscal year.

2. Budget Amendment Transferring Funds Within Parks and Recreation Department Budget for Fleet Replacement Program Commissioner John Mitten asked for clarification on a $30,000 payment being a lease, which was confirmed by Zoettlein.

Commissioner John Allocco asked about the transference of funds being a result of being under-budgeted in another department. The question was answered

by Harry Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We are flush, and we have excess money. I’ve had to look hard at where we’re going to pull money from.”

The lease described earlier has been ongoing.

3. Update Regarding Changes to Budget Policy In order to balance the General Fund budget each year using only current estimated revenues to current estimated expenses, the following three step method will be used.

Step #1: Current Revenues must equal Current Expenses. Balance Forward (revenue) and Reserves (expense) are not to be included in this calculation.

Step #2: Balance Forward - Prior Year.

Estimate total revenues for the prior year less the estimated total expenses for that year. Assume all purchase orders are closed or completed (expensed).

Step #3: Reserves/Balance Forward Reserves are to be calculated at 18.5% (per budget policy). Balance Forward is used to fund reserves. If reserves needed exceed balance forward, expense budgets will need to be reduced. If balance forward exceeds reserves needed, the Board will determine how the one-time remaining funds are to be used.

Commissioner John Allocco expressed concern about the policy changes while facing the $11-million deficit. Zoettlein expressed optimism.

Commissioner Steve Champion said that if the county can spend an amount equal to, or less than revenues, the budget will work. “We need to be responsible. I like the policy, and regardless where you find it, you either increase revenue, or you cut expenses. Only two things you can do.”

Commissioner John Mitten commended the accountability of the measure. “I think we should put this budget policy in place, and if we have to suspend it in this year, then we make that vote. That way, it’s accountable on every commission going forward, every time they want to get around this policy and spend more than they’re actually bringing in, they should be forced to vote to suspend that policy in order to do so. I think that holds everyone accountable, provides the openness and predictability for everyone else that’s watching.”

BOCC Chairman Jeff Holcomb remarked, “I don’t know why we didn’t have that in the first place.”

The board approved unanimously.

After the vote, Commissioner Wayne Dukes said to Zoettlein, “We’d like a list from you of what we have to pay every year.”

Zoettlein replied that the information Dukes sought was to come shortly in the next section.

4. Update Regarding General Fund Budget (We’ll cover this next week. There’s still an $11 million shortfall- that won’t be changing anytime soon unfortunately.)

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1. Commissioner John Mitten Had no further comment.

2. Commissioner Wayne Dukes Asked about part-time employees.

Acting County Administrator Jeff Rodgers remarked that this would be an expense, but will look into it.

3. Commissioner John Allocco Had no further comment 4. Commissioner Steve Champion Announced a fundraising event on March 2, 2019 to fund Future Farmers of America (FFA).

5. Chairman Jeff Holcomb As the new Chairman, Holcomb promised to be more timely in moving meetings along.

6. Acting County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers Announced the planning meeting scheduled for March 5, 2019 at the Utilities Building on Cortez Blvd.

7. County Attorney Garth Coller

DeSantis calls for ‘bold’ action in State of State

March 5, 2019 Jim Saunders NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

TALLAHASSEE --- While focusing heavily on now-familiar priorities such as the environment and education, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday used his first State of the State address to emphasize a need to take “bold” action.

In a 34-minute speech to lawmakers gathered in a joint session in the flower-filled House chamber, DeSantis touted issues that he has discussed during appearances across the state since taking office Jan. 8. They included efforts to improve water quality, expand school choice and prevent so-called sanctuary cities.

He repeatedly used the word “bold” to describe his agenda and to urge lawmakers to take action.

“Let’s fight the good fight, let’s finish the race, let’s keep the faith so that when Floridians look back on the fruits of this session,

they will see it as one of our state’s finest hours,” he said in the address, the traditional start to the 60-day legislative session.

DeSantis, a former Republican congressman, was elected in November without experience in Tallahassee.

But since his inauguration, DeSantis has bounced across the state announcing policy priorities.

Some of his actions, such as an initiative to improve water quality, have generally received bipartisan support.

That initiative came after parts of Southeast Florida and Southwest Florida were plagued by red tide and toxic algae last year. DeSantis quickly focused on the environmental efforts during the State of the State.

“Florida is blessed with some of the nation’s finest natural resources,” he said.

“We’re the fishing and boating capital of the United States. Our beaches bring millions of tourists to our state each and every year.

The state’s unique natural environment is central to our economy, our quality of life and our identity as Floridians. I’m proud to have taken swift and bold action to protect our natural resources and improve Florida’s water quality.”

But other priorities have been more controversial, with DeSantis’ push to expand school vouchers likely to spur a major debate during the session. To make the issue more personal, DeSantis on Tuesday introduced Shareka Wright, an Orlando garbage-truck driver and single mother of three who could benefit from expanded

school choice programs.

“We are a big, diverse state, and one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to education,” DeSantis said.

“Let’s stand with working moms like Shareka and empower them to choose the best learning environment for their kids.”

Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson, D-Jacksonville, said in a televised response to the State of the State address that DeSantis should focus on providing high quality education in public schools.

“While the governor says his plan is about helping kids get a better education, especially disadvantaged kids, make no mistake about it, the plan is all about draining millions of your tax dollars to give to private schools, while dismembering public education in the state of Florida where the accountability and transparency parents seek and expect is already built into the public school system,” Gibson said. “None of

these factors are guaranteed in publicly funded private schools because none of it is required.”

Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez, D-Miami, said DeSantis also is not adequately addressing issues such as climate change and access to health care.

“When it comes to most water policy, the governor has taken concrete steps to move us forward,” Rodriguez said. “Everywhere else, he has either continued bad policy or signaled that he’d like to, on the most important issues in our state.”

But with Republicans holding a massive majority in the House and a solid majority in the Senate, Democrats have relatively little power to block DeSantis’ agenda --- if he can nail down support from Republicans. At least in some areas, such as expanding school choice, he appears to have support in both chambers.

Similarly, DeSantis’

controversial push to ban “sanctuary cities” has already started moving forward in the Senate. The push is intended to ensure local governments in Florida comply with requests from federal immigration authorities.

DeSantis on Tuesday cited a Jacksonville couple, Bobby and Kiyan Michael, whose son was killed by someone who was in the country illegally after being deported twice, the governor said.

“Florida will not be a sanctuary state --- we will not allow someone here illegally to commit criminal misconduct and simply be returned to our communities.,” DeSantis said. “And we won’t tolerate sanctuary cities that actively frustrate law enforcement by shielding criminal aliens from accountability at the expense of public safety.”

--- News Service Assignment Manager Tom Urban contributed to this report.

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have a difficult time making ends meet. Because from page 1 of this program people don’t have to make that decision of “do I get my that houses the center prescriptions filled or do and leases part of it out. I eat.”

The remaining 3900 Neighborhood Blesssquare feet is made up ings for the homeless and of a commercial kitch“near homeless” serves en, large food pantry, an average of sixty-five offices, reception area people a hot meal every and a large room where Tuesday and Friday. They it will serve meals to have sponsors that pay the homeless and needy. for those meals and some There is also a washer are cooked at the center. and dryer for the homePeople Helping Peoless to do their laundry ple does not receive and a shower for those any government funds. who do not have those However, they receive facilities. a United Way grant and People Helping Peosome corporate grants, ple has four programs including $15,000 from called “Blessings.”

Suncoast Credit Union.

These are Sunday A number of clubs and Blessings, Weekend churches host fundraisers Blessings, Senior Bless- for them, also. ings and Neighborhood PHP’s center will Blessings. enable the organization Sunday Blessings to extend its reach far serves about eighty peo- beyond what it is doing ple every week at the now. The organization Senior Citizens Center plans to find partners to on Rhanbuoy Road in fill human services that Spring Hill. These inhave geographic voids, clude homeless people, for example medical the elderly on a fixed services or re-housing income and families services. that are barely scraping “These partners can by. In March they will use our space to deliver start having the Sunday their programs to people dinners at their center who aren’t getting them on Kass Circle. because of geography,” Weekend Blessings, Sommerfeld remarked. or the Backpack proPHP is putting together gram, feeds school chil- a GED program so people dren who qualify for the can continue their educasubsidized school meal tion. It will also impleprogram and whose ment training programs families have limited for people to find jobs in resources for food on the food service industhe weekend. tries and other fields.

“Because of the food Helping people to get rethey get on the weekplacement documentation end, these children’s together so they can get attention span is better birth certificates, Social in school, they have Security cards and drivbetter attendance, their ers’ licenses is another test scores are better goal of the organization. and their discipline is “We partner with the better,” Sommerfeld Mid Florida Homecommented. less Coalition. We take Seniors Blessings information about the provides 258 senior cit- clients we serve and put izens with supplemental it into a database. Then groceries every month. the Mid Florida HomeThese are people on less Coalition can view fixed incomes. They’re this information and help not homeless, but they

them see what services these people need. We help collect the data on our clients so that they have documentation for housing and other services,” Sommerfeld concluded.

Anyone who needs food or other necessities can call their Hunger Helpline seven days a week from 8am - 8pm at 352-405-1115 and someone will come to you and/ or direct you to the best resource.

As with any non-profit organization raising money is very important.

On Saturday, March 9, PHP will hold a Fiesta Day, Chili Cook-Off and Dessert Bake-Off at their center located at 1396 Kass Circle from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It promises to be a fun day for the whole family and a great way to help a worthwhile cause.

For more information call 352-686-4466 or go to their website - www.

PHPHenando.org

ABOVE Left to Right: Back row- Evan Sommerfeld, Mary Adams, Maureen Follansbee, Clarence Crawford; Front row L-R: Eleanor and Mary Sommerfeld BELOW: Commercial grade kitchen facility at the PHP Help Center, Kass Cirlce, Spring Hill

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Feb. 26 Hernando School Board meeting rundown Fifth Grade First Place: FES - Bienvenido Gonzalez & Margaret Brooks

compliled by JULIE B. MAGLIO ADOPTION OF AGENDA A. 3606 : Approval to Adopt the Agenda Dated February 26, 2019 Approved [Unanimous] STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD B. 3607 : Student Representative, Ryan Bradley of Springstead High School, to Share an Update of School Related Activities and Events with the Board Bradley mentioned the Hernando High School pit crew program where students who display leadership qualities and good character help those students who are in need of developing those qualities. Members of the pit crew spoke to the school board during the workshop earlier in the day to explain how the program works.

She provided school updates from the last student delegate meeting. Elementary schools have a 4th and 5th grade delegate, Middle Schools have a 7th and 8th grade delegate and High Schools have Junior and Senior Delegates.

“All of us get together and we discuss what’s going on at our schools.”

- Deltona Elementary had a Valentines Day Dance fundraiser for their PBS program.

They recently used Jeopardy to review for upcoming tests and had a Harvest Festival.

- Moton Elementary also had a Valentines Day Dance and had a field trip to the Bowling Alley.

- Chocachatti Elementary participated in a hurricane collection and sent all the goods they collected to Panama City to help those affected by hurricane Michael. During Literacy Week, they had a ‘Drop everything and Read’ program where during the last 20 minutes of school the students took out their books and read together. They said they looked forward to that time all day.

- JD Floyd Elementary: Yoga program to reduce, stress, Student Council Snowball Dance, Talent Show - Brooksville Elementary- 5th graders were able to read to 2nd graders during Literacy Week Middle Schools - Powell: Band and Chorus are going to the county competition. Band, Dance and Chorus are preparing for the Spring Concert.

- Fox Chapel is planning their 8th grade trip to Universal.

Bradley remarked that the Student Delegate meeting allows the student delegates to build their leadership skills. They give a two minute presentation on what’s happening at their school.

“I’ve seen so much improvement in our delegates from our first meeting until now.

They are getting more confident speaking in front of their peers,” said Bradley.

The school updates allow ideas to be shared with other schools. Bradley explained that Hernando High School gave a presentation at the first delegate meeting on Student Council Lunch Tables. The student council members look for students in the cafeteria who are eating alone and they invite them to eat with them at the student council table. Two more schools have now started this practice with more on the way.

“They are exchanging these ideas and building upon them to have these great things in our schools that are student led, initiated and monitored,” Bradley remarked.

She spoke about the suggestion box idea where many of the schools brought their suggestions received from the suggestion box to share with the group. This project will be ongoing.

Topics of discussion at the student delegate meeting included kindness, incentives, reward systems and ‘what makes a good leader?’” The next student delegate meeting is March 28 at Parrott Middle School.

PRESENTATIONS C. 3587 : Recognition of Elementary Science Fair Class Projects First Place Kindergarten First Place: WES - Jennifer Lane First Grade First Place: CK8 - Bonnie Brockhof Second Grade First Place: CK8 - Megan Liberty & Jennifer Butler Third Grade: First Place: CK8 - Angelina Hernandez & Nicole Rundell Fourth Grade First Place: BES - Laura Long

D. 3605 : Update on the Half Cent Sales Tax Accountability Committee Gregg Laskoski presented the update on the Half Cent Sales Tax Accountability Committee He said that the minutes of the Feb. 6 meeting have not yet been published, but will be available on the school district website hernandoschools.org under Facilities Operations. The current half cent accountability report includes a summary of spending and revenue for end of year 2018. “We are happy to report that 100% of the sales tax revenue has been spent on projects earmarked and identified for voters in 2015,” Mr. Laskoski said. Kendra Sittig and the committee confirmed that the first six months in the FY 2018-2019, $3.1 million was collected. A credit of $1.1 million resulted in adjusting the fiscal year end accrual required by the auditors. The total interest earned for the last 6 months is $46,353. The total half cent sales tax revenue collected since its inception in 2016 is $29.9 million. Purchase orders that have been issued and closed amount to $25.1 million leaving cash on hand at $4.8 million.

For the first three years, revenue has kept pace with spending at roughly $10 million per year. The same holds true for the current fiscal year. Laskoski warned, “The referendum allocates $46 million in expenses in year 5 which cannot be covered by the current revenue stream.”

“My colleague on the committee Bob Whitmore points out that the district’s current 5 year work plan totals are lower than the amounts stated in the referendum due to expenses such as school security hardening costs which were un-forseeable at the time of the referendum as well as multiple funding sources, namely the half cent surtax, PECO (Public Education Capital Outlay) and the capital overlay millage,” stated Mr. Laskoski.

He read a statement from Mr. Whitmore: “As you are aware the half cent sales tax is for capital outlay projects as defined by Florida Statute. We have asked John Martin, Jim Lipski and Shawn Arnold for a reconciliation of the voter referendum with the district’s work plans and they are working on that.”

Mr. Lodato attended the Feb. 6 Half Cent Sales Tax Accountability Committee meeting and suggested that a 10 year extension of the tax is needed. He’d like to see that referendum on the ballot for the next presidential election.

“Having said that we want everyone to understand that any 10 year extension of the half cent sales tax rests exclusively with the school board and not the accountability committee,” Mr. Laskoski clarified.

“Our committee oversight of the half cent sales tax is limited to the verification of the spending after the fact. However we would be remiss if we didn’t also look at future spending and make recommendations,” he added.

The next Half Cent Surtax Accountability Committee meeting is Wednesday May 8 at 5PM. 8008 Mobley Rd in Brooksville PROCLAMATIONS E. 3565 : Approve Proclamation No. P19004, Acknowledging March 4-8, 2019 as “Newspapers in Education Week 2019” Approved [Unanimous] 1. NIE P19-004 Tampa Bay Times F. 3564 : Approve Proclamation No. P19005, Acknowledging March 4-8, 2019 as “Newspapers in Education Week 2019” Approved [Unanimous] 2. NIE P19-005 Hernando Sun APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES from the February 5, 2019 Informal, Workshop and Regular Meetings Minutes of Feb 5, 2019 11:00 AM Accepted

By Consent Vote [Unanimous] Minutes of Feb 5, 2019 2:00 PM Accepted

By Consent Vote [Unanimous] Minutes of Feb 5, 2019 6:00 PM Accepted

By Consent Vote [Unanimous] CITIZEN INPUT ON AGENDA ITEMS (GREEN FORMS) NONE ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Personnel Recommendations

Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] Comment

ACTION

All Other Business Services Division Agenda Items 3. 3570 : Approve Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Amendment No. 2 for Quarter Ending December 31, 2018 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 4. 3571 : Approval of Interim Unaudited Financial Statements for the Month Ending December 30, 2018 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 5. 3585 : Approval of the Step Increase and Market Adjustment for District Administrative Employees for 2018-2019 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] “Approximately $32,683.64, general fund costs including salary and benefits Approximately $9,564.71, federal fund costs including salary and benefits Total cost is approximately $42,248.35 The cost for the previous fiscal year was $17,767.78” 6. 3586 : Approval of Performance Pay and Market Adjustment for School-Based Administrative Employees for 2018-2019 Approved

By Consent Vote [Unanimous] “Financial Impact Approximately $107,469.64, general fund costs including salary and benefits The cost for the previous fiscal year was $95,656.55” 7. 3588 : Ratify Changes to the Contract Between Hernando County Teachers’ Association (HCTA) and the Hernando County School Board Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] “The approximate cost of performance pay and the market adjustment is $3,030,024, for general funds including salary and benefits.

The cost for the previous fiscal year was $2,766,782.22 The approximate cost of the Best and Brightest bonus is $278,800, for general funds including salary and benefits.

The approximate cost of performance pay and market adjustment is $192,293, for federal funds including salary and benefits. Total cost is approximately $3,501,117” 8. 3592 has been moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION This item incorrectly appears on the district’s agenda as having been pulled. It seems to nave been approved by board members with other consent agenda items.

9. 3595 : Approve the New Position for the Food and Nutrition Services Coordinator-Special Initiatives Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] “The Director of Food and Nutrition Services, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests Board approval of the new position for the Food and Nutrition Services Coordinator Special Initiatives. This position would implement initiatives that are promoted by USDA which need time and attention to execute properly at the school site level.

Some of the initiatives this position would tackle are; Farm to School, Local Healthy School Teams, School Gardens, Florida Healthy School District, District Vending and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. ” “Financial Impact Highest increase to Food Services Salary budget- $48,614.00.”

10. 3597 : Approve the Revision to the Job Descriptions for Select Entry Level Positions Within Support Operations Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] All Other Purchase Order/Bid Agenda Items 11. 3578 has been moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 12. 3579 has been moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 13. 3581 has been moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 14. 3584 has been moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION Item 14 incorrectly appears on the agenda as having been pulled for action. It seems to have been approved by board members with other consent agenda items.

1. 3580 : Approval of Personnel Recommendations Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] Comment All Other Academic Services Division Agenda Items

15. 3593 : Approve the Purchase of Instructional Materials and On-Site Professional Development, and Issuance of a Purchase Order to Language Circle Enterprises, Inc. for an Estimated Amount of $18,317.00.

Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous]

2. 3553 : Approval of the Job Description for Administrative Assistant - Federal Programs

16. 3594 has been moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR

17. 3598 : Approve the Agreement and Authorize the Purchase of the License from SchoolMint, Inc. in the Amount of $38,632.20 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 3592 : Approve Out of State Travel for Lori Drenth, Susan Zanatta and Holly Longo to Attend the Food Service Design Boot Camp in New Orleans, LA, March 26-29Th, 2019 “Estimated expenditures are $4,818.00 (see attached budget sheet) The cost for the previous fiscal year was $0” This item incorrectly appears on the agenda as having been pulled for action. It seems to have been approved by board members with other consent agenda items.

3578 : Award Bid #19-595-19 RA Mulch-Playground Purchase and Installation to Boyett Timber and Mulch, Inc., and American Mulch & Groundcover, LLC for the Purchase and Installation of Playground Mulch at District Schools for an Estimated Annual Amount of $60,000.00. Approved [Unanimous] “This might be my legacy: mulch,” said Gus Guadagnino. He explained that they were spending quite a lot of money on mulch when he first came on the board. He said they were buying it from a company in Orlando and now they are purchasing it locally.

3579 : Award Bid #19-725-21: Motorola Mobile/Portable Radios Installation and Repair Services to Bearcom, Radio One, Inc., and Tri-Co Communications, Inc for Installation and Repairs to the Districts Motorola Networked Radio System for an Estimated Annual Amount of $150,000.00. Approved [Unanimous] Jimmy Lodato was wondering when this was presented to the Board- He didn’t recall ever seeing it as an agenda item for discussion.

He asked for additional explanation. Director of Fire and Safety Bill Hall said this is a new system they’ve been installing over the past couple years. It went through the workshop process “back then.” The radios are for school safety and communication. They rely on the system for pickup, bus dismissals, or any type of emergency that may take place.

This is replacing an antiquated analog system.

3581 : Approve Piggybacking TIPS-USA Cooperative Request for Proposal 180503-Software for Food Service Software Awarded to Titan School Solutions, INC. and Approve the Contract and the Purchase of Goods and Services in the Amount of $113,000.00 Year One and Then $57,385.00 Annually Approved [Unanimous] Mr. Lodato asked when this item was presented to the board as well. Director of Food Services Lori Drenth explained that the food service software is not something that she has workshopped. She explained that they are looking at switching the software that they use in food services that deals with inventory, production records, menuing, nutrient analysis. They currently have a system, but she stated that it’s not working well for them. In looking for another software, they’ve looked at what other school districts are using and what would best work for this school district.

Mr. Lodato questioned the higher transaction fee with this software ($2.60 compared to the current software $1.95). Ms. Drenth said that the software is more user friendly, more parent friendly. There has been a lot of complaints about the current payment system.

They discussed the school’s free meal program for all students. Currently they are in year 1 of a 4 year program.

Drenth said that she does not anticipate any problems in terminating the contract with the current provider. They’ve used the current software for 5 years.

Titan is used extensively in California and on the West Coast, it’s not in the Florida market.

Board Chair Susan Duval questioned Ms. Drenth about the contract’s termination clause and where the funding is coming from.

Attorney Dennis Alfonso said that there is no provision that requires for cause termination and the contract can be terminated with 90 day written notice.

Funding for the software: “Food services did receive notification from the state that we do have excess funds that we need to expend. This is one of those expenditures,” explained Ms. Drenth.

Superintendent Stratton clarified that the funds can only be spent for food services.

Mr. Lodato asked how she was able to avoid the bid process. Ms. Drenth explained that they are using the piggyback method,

Library Programs SH- Spring Hill Branch Library, located at 9220 Spring Hill Drive.

WH- West Hernando Branch Library located at 6335 Blackbird Ave, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 BV- Brooksville/ Main Library located at 238 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601 EH- East Hernando Branch located at 6457 Windmere Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 March 11 Email with Gmail - BV 3/11/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Email is easy!

Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more.

Meditation Mondays - WH 3/11/2019 11AM - 12PM Enjoy a mindful Monday - join us for a discussion of resources on meditation & mindfulness followed by 30 minutes of meditation.

A Romp through Classical Music - WH 3/11/2019 4 - 6PM Not an

academic course, but a fun adventure with classical music for those who know nothing and for those who know a lot.

March 12 Email with Gmail - WH 3/12/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Email is easy!

Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more.

Learning Circle: In troduction to Public Speaking - EH 3/12/2019 10 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Improve your public speaking skills by meeting with others to take a free online course.

Toddler Storytime - BV 3/12/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 3 years old.

Preschool Storytime - BV 3/12/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 3 - 5 years old.

Beginner/Gentle Yoga Class - SH 3/12/2019 12:15 - 1:30 PM Registration is open Join certified yoga instructor Terry Schoonmaker for a gentle beginning yoga class to, as she says - “join me to learn & grow a little at a time, enjoying the health & well being

See SCHOOL BOARD Page 11 that comes with listening to your body & connecting with mind & spirit.”

Nonfiction Book Discussion - SH 3/12/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Book discussion for adult nonfiction fans - ask for a copy of the reading and join in.

March 13 Email with Gmail - SH 3/13/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Email is easy!

Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more.

Writing Your Life Stories WH 3/13/2019 10:15 - 11:45 AM Registration is open When writing the story of your life, never let anyone else hold the pen.” Don’t allow those irreplaceable personal & family stories to be lost. Come join us - for an informal, enjoyable experience! In Writing Your Life Stories, we provide you with the opportunity to get started right away on your writing, through the use of “writing prompts” & a short time to write, followed by sharing of our writing, if you choose to share.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - SH 3/13/2019 10:30 AM - 12 PM Topic: Pollinator Gardens Storytime - EH 3/13/2019 10:30 - 11AM

Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Library Advisory Committee - BV 3/13/2019 1 - 2:30 PM Mission Statement: The Hernando County Library Advisory Committee’s Mission is to review and recommend policies, procedures, and initiatives of the Library Director and staff in order to promote and foster broad-based citizen use of library facilities, participation in library services and programs, and access to library materials. The Library Advisory Committee is the people’s voice on matters pertaining to the Hernando County Public Library System. All meetings are open to the public and the people’s input is welcomed.

For information or to contact the Committee: Financial Management Series - EH 3/13/2019 2 - 4PM This month’s topic: Getting Ready for Retirement Coding for Kids - WH 3/13/2019 4:30 - 5:30 PM Registration is open Kids, come join us and learn how to program and code. Each month, we’ll go over basic programming and coding skills and then put them to the test using Scratch. Whether you have experience or not, all kids are welcome!

March 14 Email with Gmail - EH

3/14/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Email is easy!

Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more.

Toddler Storytime -SH 3/14/2019 10:30 - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - SH 3/14/2019 11:15 AM - 12 PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Movies @ your library - SH 3/14/2019 2- 4PM tbd Baby Storytime - WH 3/15/2019 10 - 10:30 AM A Storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

March 15 VITA - SH 3/15/2019 10AM - 1PM Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - by appt. only Toddler Storytime - WH 3/15/2019 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - WH 3/15/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 3/15/2019 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Informa-

tion during open enrollment period. By appointment only.

Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

Tech Tutors - WH 3/15/2019 2:30 - 4:30 PM Not quite sure how to use your device? Do you have any questions or concerns? Grab your gadget and stop by!

It’s JAZZ! - SH 3/15/2019 3 - 4:30 PM Join us for another special musical program in our ongoing series about the Golden Age of Jazz.

Presented by former NPR Jazz Radio Announcer Peter LaMattina.

The Eastside Story - Murder at the Speakeasy - EH 3/15/2019 3 - 5 PM Join the waiting list Are you ready for some drop dead fun? Join us for an afternoon of mystery and dinner, served with a side of murder.

March 16 Game On! - EH 3/16/2019 10AM - 4PM Enjoy family gaming at the East Hernando Branch!

VITA - SH 3/16/2019 10AM - 1PM Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - by appt. only The Basics - Cake Decorating - EH 3/16/2019 11AM - 1PM Event is full Come learn the basic techniques of cake decorating.

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IN, OUT & ABOUT

BY JUDY WARNOCK SPECIAL TO HERNANDO SUN

We camped at Lake Louisa in early January and absolutely fell in love with historic Winter Garden, which is about 12 miles away from Lake Louisa.

Winter Garden is considered a suburb of Orlando although it is 14 miles west. It is located off Hwy 50 between the smaller towns of Oakland and Ocoee. Its northern boundary is Lake Apopka.

The town has many older homes, historic buildings, various restaurants, and several museums. The 22 mile West Orange bike trail runs directly through the center of town. The Centennial Plaza is easily recognizable by its clock tower, pavilion, swings, and fountain. Winter Garden is a town rich in history. It was founded by farmers, fishermen, and citrus growers. At a time when other cities modernized, Winter Garden stayed lost in time and kept its older homes and storefronts. In recent years the city realized their architectural importance. Many storefronts have survived and various buildings have been saved, remodeled and reused. A good way to get acquainted with the city is to stop at the Visitor’s Center on E. Plant Street.

There you can pick up a free city map. They have a small selection of local books and gifts for sale. I bought a copy of “Sundays in the South” which takes you on a page by page tour of historic homes, buildings, and places of interest all over Orange County. The illustrations are done by Rod Reeves, lifelong resident and ambassador of Winter Garden. The narratives are done by Kay Cappleman. She was a past director of the Heritage Foundation and is a well known town historian.

Not far from the Visitor’s Center is the Places of Interest in Winter Garden: The Heritage Museum is open from 1pm - 5pm.

Every Day. Donations welcome.

The Railroad Museum is open from 1 pm -5pm.

Every Day. Donations welcome.

The Historic Research Center, & Visitor’s Center Open Mon.-Fri. 11 am- 5 pm; Sat. 9 am - 5pm; Sun. 11am- 5pm Every Saturday of the year there is a Farmer’s Market in Winter Garden. It is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Don’t think small ordinary farmer’s market.You will be amazed by the variety of arts, crafts, specialty foods, baked goods, and wonderful produce. Dog friendly too. Much of the produce is displayed and sold under the shade of a brick pavilion that matches much of the town’s historic look. Whatever you might be looking for, I think Winter Garden will certainly please!

Quaint, Historic Winter Garden Heritage Museum. A stop here will give you a great overview of the city history. The growth of Winter Garden started with the railroad. In the 1880’s the Orange Belt Railroad came through the town of Oakland. The railroad provided transport for oranges from nearby Winter Garden. A few years later the Tavares and Gulf Railroad came in. It became convenient and profitable to move even more citrus. Despite terrible freezes in 1894 and 1895, the citrus industry would recover and then continue to thrive until the late 1970’s. At one time all you could see for miles were rows of orange groves. There were at one time 7 packing houses to ship citrus.

The Heritage Museum features a room devoted to citrus heritage. Many of the old packing labels on display are real works of art. I didn’t realize that the background colors on the labels have various meanings, telling you that the citrus inside the crate is either high, medium, or low grade fruit.

Another museum, the Central Florida Railroad Museum, is worth a stop.

It is located in the old Tavares and Gulf Rail Company Building in Winter Garden. On display are railroad spikes, rails, signs, signals, and other memorabilia. There are scale model trains and miniature railroad towns.

There is even a telegraph room. The telegraph system improved communication and kept the railroad lines safer. The railroad helped develop Winter Garden. It not only moved products but people. Celebrities like Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, and Clark Gable came by rail to fish Lake Apopka and enjoy the outdoors. They stayed at the Edgewater Hotel.

A historic landmark, the Edgewater Hotel, is located on W. Plant Street.

The hotel was completed in 1927. It offered a night’s lodging for tourists coming to a growing Winter Garden. The three story building was said to be the safest and most advanced hotel of its time, with the first fire sprinkler system. The hotel also has an Otis elevator, one of the first in the area.

Otis elevators, originally developed in the 1850’s, are famous worldwide for their reliability. They have been used in the Eiffel

Tower and the Empire State Building. The Edgewater Hotel has an elevator operator. Their job is to manually open and close the elevator gate and turn a crank to get you to the proper floor. Today the Otis elevator in the Edgewater remains unchanged from its 1920’s beginnings and is in perfect working order. The hotel was popular in the 1930’s with fishermen. It was even advertised in Field and Stream Magazine. Each floor of the hotel had a sink for cleaning fish and a refrigerator for storing them. Bass in Lake Apopka were so plentiful that you could catch a day’s limit in no time. Archive photos show strings of fish, end to end, a long clothesline of fish! After the lake became polluted and fishing declined there were soldiers from WWII to fill the hotel rooms.

Then in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s the hotel was a second home for workers traveling to a nearby future attraction.

They were creating the little known Walt Disney World. A few years later the hotel closed. It was vacant from 1973 to 2003.

After extensive remodeling it reopened as the bed and breakfast which is what it is today. There are several restaurants on the ground floor and rooms on the upper floors.

Guests can come inside and feel as if they have stepped back in time---into the 1920’s splendor of a bygone era, but with modern conveniences tastefully worked in.

Another landmark in Winter Garden is the Garden Theatre. It was built in 1935 as a single screen cinema. As television became popular the walk-in cinemas lost their appeal.

The Garden closed its doors in 1963. The property was later purchased by a tractor supply house.

There are archive photos showing the old theater lobby used as a big storage room. The floor was changed to concrete to hold rows of farm equipment and machinery. The Garden was later refurbished and reopened in 2008 as a theater again.

It is now a cultural center showing various plays and movies. It is used as a gathering place for educational events.

Winter Garden could not be where it is today without the farmers. It could not have devel-

The West Orange Trail.

oped as far along if not for that tractor supply house that once used the Garden Theater for storage. Farming was not new. It had been around in Orange County since the 1800’s. The rich muck land around Lake Apopka was ideal for vegetables and the citrus groves were developing. In the early 1900’s a man named Hoyle Pounds started a Ford dealership. He had cars downstairs and worked on tractors upstairs. He was encouraged to have a few tractors for sale and later found he sold more tractors than cars.

He convinced farmers to switch from mules to tractors. Later he developed a rubber tractor tire and patented it. His tires

replaced the metal wheels that were on tractors of the day. The tractors with metal wheels were tearing up the newly paved streets of Winter Garden. Hoyle Pounds had a great imagination and could always come up with a new way to adapt his equipment to a farmer’s need. A room in the Heritage Museum is devoted to him. He is in both the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. In the 1940’s he was the largest tractor dealership in the southeast United States.

The 1926 Pounds Motor Company Building still stands in Winter Garden today. The farm equipment business actively operates, run by 4th gen-

eration members of this famous Pound’s family.

If you come on the weekend there is a special treat! Every Saturday of the year there is a Farmer’s Market in Winter Garden. It is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t think small ordinary farmer’s market. You will be amazed by the variety of arts, crafts, specialty foods, baked goods, and wonderful produce. Dog friendly too. Much of the produce is displayed and sold under the shade of a brick pavilion that matches much of the town’s historic look. Whatever you might be looking for, I think Winter Garden will certainly please!

Downtown Winter Garden

PROUDLY Presents

The 35th Annual

Art In The Park Winner of Southeast Tourism Society as One of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast

Show Presenter: RAYMOND JAMES

A Celebration of Arts, Crafts and Entertainment

SHOW EVENTS

Winter Garden Heritage Museum.

• Original only juried art work by over 130 local, state and

national fine art and craft exhibitors competing for $4,000 in prize money.

• Major juried Student Art Pavilion

CHRISTIAN MUSIC ICON ‘CARMAN’ TO PERFORM AT GRACE WORLD OUTREACH CHURCH Carman, an icon in Christian music, will be making a rare appearance in Brooksville on March 8th at Grace World Outreach.

Carman has sold over 10 million albums, has 15 Platinum and Gold records and holds the record for the largest concert at Texas Stadium in Dallas with over 71,000 people in attendance.

Carman was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2018.

The event is free. Doors open at 6PM and the concert begins at 7PM. VIP access tickets are offerd at $100.00. VIP ticket holders receive a meet and greet with Carman, photo opportunity, a signed CD and VIP seating. Only 15 are available and can be purchased at the Grace Bookstore.

Grace World Outreach is located at 20366 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601 352.796.3685

TWO DAYS OF LIVE STAGE ENTERTAINMENT featuring the full Hernando Symphony Orchestra Performing “Pops in the Park” (Sat. 1pm, Bring your own chair & sit under beautiful oaks)

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Free Children’s Art Activity Tent •

Festival Food Court

SATURDAY TOM VARN PARK SUNDAY MARCH 9 10AM - 5PM

306 DARBY LANE BROOKSVILLE

FUN FOR THE ENTIRE Admission!

FAMILY

FREE

MARCH 10 10AM - 5PM

$5 Suggested Parking Donation

Supported in part by these community leaders.

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Upcoming Event Previews

Everything that will get you out and about...

THE HERNANDO

SpORTSmAN'S Club

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

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

BLUES BASH AT THE RANCH, MARCH 15 - 17, 2019 WHERE: Sertoma Youth Ranch Inc 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602, USA 3 Days of Amazing Blues Camping is Optional. Come for the day or whole weekend. Event is Rain or Shine. All Sales are Final.

No Refunds or Rollovers. Times are approxi-

mate, please see website for details https://www.bluesbashattheranch.com/

Blues Bash at the Ranch came about after the success of Camping with the Blues, held at Sertoma Youth Ranch in October each year. Greg Herndon and Paul Benjamin felt another blues festival would be the perfect addition to the ranch and would be held in the spring each year.

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

HUNTERS Education Classes

RANGE HOURS

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

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

Chinsegut Conservation Center March 2019 Programs March 9th 10:00 AM Wildlife Day: Explore Florida’s wildlife with some unique adventures at Chinsegut. Watch as birds are banded for study, meet a tortoise expert, an owl or two and get face to face with frogs.

Wildlife walks, talks and activities are open to all ages from 10 AM until 2 PM. Find us on Facebook for more information or call (352) 754-6722.

March 10th 10:00 AM Nature Photography: Professional photographer and nature lover Alice Herden of Green-fly Media offers a monthly opportunity to learn more about DSLR cameras and getting great shots outdoors. Alice has an amazing nature portfolio and lots of opportunities for photographers of all levels to join her in the field. Registration and a $20.00 fee required. See more at Creative-Nature-Photography.com Program Length: 3 hours March 13th 10:00 AM Science Explorers: Archery, ages 10-13: This month our science explorer will take a break from natural science to explore other things to do outdoors. This archery class is free to attend please register, if you have not already joined the Science Explorers by calling (352) 754-6722. Program length: 2.5 hours

Camping with the Blues was envisioned by Greg Herndon, a member of the Sertoma Youth Ranch Board of Directors, to create a blues music festival at this amazing venue to help fund and keep operational this campground for our youth to enjoy. For those who do not camp but want to enjoy the great outdoors at our beautiful campground, our sponsor hotel, The Quality Inn, is available nearby. Call them at 352-796-9481.

Can’t stay for the whole weekend? Single day tickets are on sale for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Grab your friends and family and make a day of it. Food, beverage and artisan vendors on site all weekend.

There are RV sites and tent camping available for all ages.

An open air covered seating area and stage provides the perfect setting for a fun-filled weekend.

Great dance floor where you are up front and personal with the bands. Dog friendly.

PRESENTING AN AFTERNOON OF SHORT STORIES, POETRY SAT., MARCH 9, 1 P.M. TO 3 P.M.

Authors, writers and poets of The Writing Guild of Spring Hill will be at The Shoppes at Towne Square Mall to present an afternoon of short stories and poetry, as well as a song to the public. Some of the authors will have their published literature for sale. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to vote for the best author's presentation. A People's Choice Award will be presented after the votes are counted. Authors, writers and poets performing are: Dan Bowles; Louise Brown; Jeanette Harris; Ian Hogg; Russell Licciardello; Rocco DiMucci; Kevin Sobat; Susanne Whelan; Paul Woodis; John Young. For more information, call Susanne at 352.684.9050.

The Shoppes at Towne Square Mall is located on Commercial Way, US19, Spring Hill.

SPRING HILL FIESTA AT KASS CIRCLE. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

SHAMROCKING DOWNTOWN BROOKSVILLE SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2019 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day DownTown Brooksville invites everyone to grab their friends and enjoy a shamrock hunt throughout local shops and eateries. This is a free event. Find a shamrock at each business and get a free ticket to win prizes!

Prizes include gift baskets, gift cards, home decor, oil painting and more. She shops will have refreshments, specials and discounts. There will be a live drawing at 4:30 p.m. at Transformed Treasures. Stop by any of your local shops between March 1 and 16 for a list of participants. Door prizes will be on display at Transformed Treasures by March 13. For more information, call Diana at 352.428.4965.

THE FLORIDA MERMAID FESTIVAL SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 6 P.M.

Support your Community. People helping People are holding their annual Chili and Baking Competitions from noon to 4 p.m. This year there will be an added twist.

This year, the Fiesta is adding vendors, a kids play area, special guests, live demonstrations and a DJ Remote broadcast. There will also be a nonperishable food collection and the Easter Bunny.

We will be dancing in the STREET. Come out and join us , and taste the heat, sweet, & savory and take a BITE out of HUNGER at the same time.

Embrace our regions mermaid heritage at a family friendly festival with a unique twist - celebrating mermaids and their history. This two-day festival aims to please - we have a huge kids play area, a staggering array of food vendors, quality craft vendors, live bands, kayak competitions and a mermaid contest. Celebrating community and business with festival profits donated to Friends of Hernando Parks & Recreation, a 501(c)(3). Hosted by Inspire Event Management LLC Linda Pedersen Park is located at 6400 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill,

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Business & Community Briefs “WHEN TOBACCO WAS KING” “When Tobacco Was King” is the story of the most profitable agricultural product ever and it details the tobacco industry’s growth from Virginia into North Carolina and then follows its expansion across the border into Canada. Readers follow a young Carolinian’s nearly fifty year career in the tobacco business and the book tells the story of this always controversial but fascinating industry. The main character is the author’s father Ed Allen (EDA) who was born and raised on a tobacco farm in the south. He came to Canada as a teenager to work as a labourer in the burley tobacco fields of Ontario and was a pioneering tobacco man who was a part of the “flue cured” tobacco growth in the country.

EDA worked his way from a tobacco field-hand to eventually become the president of the second largest tobacco purchaser and processor of tobacco in the country, the Canadian Leaf Tobacco Company, a subsidiary of the Universal Leaf Tobacco Company of Richmond,VA. Come join us for “an evening at the depot” on THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. with author Paul A. Allen.

Mr. Allen will have his books to sign and will speak about his father and their relation to tobacco.

There will be a tour of the depot before the talk.

Admission is $10.00 for adults Please call Jan at 352-4288130 before March 15 to make a reservation. Seating is limited.

THE BROOKSVILLE TRAIN DEPOT MUSEUM IS LOCATED AT 70 RUSSELL STREET, OFF SOUTH MAIN STREET. Withlacoochee Technical College Hosting a “Pick a Program Information Session on March 14, 2019 INVERNESS, FL- February 26, 2019 - Attend a Pick a Program Information Session to learn more about the college and a specific program of interest to you on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Choose a career and technical education program you want to learn more about and visit the classroom and shop, meet the instructor, ask questions, and more during this focused information session.

For this evening only, WTC will waive the $30 registration fee for a program starting in August 2019 (pending seat availability) when you complete all registration requirements before 3:00 pm on May 31, 2019. Need to make a change in your work life but not sure what program you’re interested in? Stop by and we will guide you to one to suit your interests.

No pre-registration is required for the Information Session. WTC is located at 1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL. Enter WTC at the Student Services entrance by the Suncoast ATM off S. Montgomery Avenue. For more information, call (352) 726-2430 or visit us at www.wtcollege.org.

Withlacoochee Technical College has served the community since 1968 and can help you prepare for a high-wage, high-demand career in the fields of healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, transportation, construction, hospitality, business, human services, and law enforcement.

Withlacoochee Technical College 1201 W. Main Street Inverness, FL 34450 (352) 7262430 www.wtcollege.org Big Brother, Big Sister Orientation & Training Thursday, March 14, 10:00 – 11:30am YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill Description:Join us as a defender of potential by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister and together, we can change the world. All it takes is 4-8 hours a month, depending on the program, with a focus on being consistent and spending one-to-one quality time with your Little. Let’s clear a path to a child’s biggest possible future.

The first step is to attend a Big Orientation & Training session where you’ll learn about our programs, commitments, expectations and our kids.

Contact: Sheri Chancey, 352410-4442, sheric@bbbstampabay.org Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group meetup March 13 with presentation on “Keep our Springs Healthy” Join us for the monthly meetup of the Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group on Wednesday, March 13th at the Harvey Martin Democratic Center, 3432 Deltona Boulevard in Spring Hill.

Our guest speakers will be Emily May and Rita King from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park who will present on “Keep Our Springs Healthy.” Emily May became a Park Services Specialist in 2006 and is currently the Wildlife Supervisor, for which she earned the title “Interpreter of the Year” for her district in 2017. Rita King is a volunteer who was previously one of the famed mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs for five years in the early 1950’s.

She continues to perform as a “Legendary Siren” but she also helps maintain the springs and educate the community on ways to preserve Florida’s springs.

Social begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by program and meeting at 7 p.m. Public is welcome and you are also invited to join the Sierra Club, America’s largest environmental organization, that is dedicated to enjoy, explore and protect our world.

Learn more on Facebook at Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group, email sierraadventurecoastcc@gmail.com or call 352 277-3330.

Hernando Audubon Beginning Birding: Friday, March 15, 8 a.m. at Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. There will be binoculars and bird books available for use. For information, text Linda at 352-428-2629 or email lindalark85@gmail.com.

Hernando Audubon Society Meeting: Thursday, March 28.

Program: Mike Orlando will talk about Florida Black Bears.

The population recovery of the Florida Black Bear is a success story. The bear population has increased to over 4,000 statewide, up from around 300-500 in the 1960s and 1970s. However, more bears and more people on the landscape lead to human-bear conflicts. What can people learn about bears and securing

attractants to reduce these conflicts? The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Community Activities Center, 205 E. Ft. Dade Avenue, Brooksville.

Information: Bev Hansen, 352-686-0460, bevalhansen@ gmail.com Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park (Pasco County): Tuesday, March 12, 8 a.m. at the park entrance, 8737 US-19, Port Richey, $3 park entrance fee. To carpool from Hernando County, meet at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 1445 Wendy Court (at US-19), Spring Hill. We will bird the half-mile hiking trail looking for possible early spring migrants and wading birds. For more information: text 352-428-2629 or email lindalark85@gmail.com Hernando Audubon Society meetings and activities are free and open to the public.

For more details about these activities, check hernandoaudubon.org Habitat for Humanity Shad Family Home Dedication March 9th 9AM 16113 Daytona St. Brooksville, FL 34604 Nature Coast 912 Patriots Our March 16th meeting will mark our 10th Birthday, so come on by for some cake, pizza & coffee, and celebrate with us. Our guest speaker will be Stacey Selleck, she will speak about term limits for Congress. Term limits is one of those issues that never seem to go away, like the Southern Border or a balanced federal budget, so maybe it’s time for us to get serious about it.

This meeting will be on: March 16, 2019 Time: 11:30 AM Location: Praise Family Worship Center, 17920 Meridian Blvd., Hudson, Fl 34667 phone: 727-863-8989.

Visit us on FaceBook at: FaceBook/Nature Coast 912 Patriots All our meetings have an open door policy, so bring your family and friends.

Member’s please wear you Nature Coast 912 Patriot shirts.

Admission is free.

Brooksville Garden Club March Meeting Brooksville Garden Club welcomes Members and Guests to their Meeting, March 13, 2019, at The Country Kitchen Restaurant, 20133 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville. Join us for an “off the menu” lunch at 11:30 OR just come @ 12:30 PM for our Speaker, Cody Trubic, a local beekeeper of Honey With The Bees. Learn why bees are important and how we can help them. Scholarships BGC PLANT & Tag SALE, April 13th (8 AM 3 PM) @ Tom Varn Park #2 will be discussed. Meetings are Free and Open to Public. Interested? Call Jan: 352-799-4319 or Cathy, 352-585-6834 Picture Perfect Nature Coast Orchid Society’s Show and Sale, “Picture Perfect”, open to the public. This year featuring two artists! The show will be held March 30 & 31, hours are 10 – 4, entrance fee is $3.00. Orchid and orchid supply companies will be there to show and sell orchids, orchid supplies and a vendor selling custom made orchid and flower pots. The show is at the VFW Post 8681 at 18940 Drayton St, (corner of Drayton and County Line Rd.) in Spring Hill. Entrance fee is $3.00. This is an AOS sanctioned show,

bring your orchid to be judged by an AOS judge, even if you are not a member. See you there!

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Photographer, Ginny B. Otto, Earns Master Artist Degree

Ginny B. Otto of Spring Hill was recognized for superior image making with Professional Photographers of America’s Master of Artist degree.

Ginny B. Otto, M. Photog.Cr., has earned the Master Artist degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

The degree was presented to Otto by PPA president Stephen Thetford, M. Photog.Cr., CPP, at the association’s annual convention, Imaging USA, held January 20-22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.

This degree is not merely a piece of paper. It means that Otto has met the standards of excellence set by PPA. She has been awarded the Master Artist degree in recongnition of her superior photographic competence and enhancemet of images with artistic techniques as demonstrated through photographic competition, advanced education, and service to the profession.

In 2019 she was one of only 24 recipients.

Otto’s Master Artist degree-and all the expertise it requires - illustrates her accomplishment and talent as one of a select few.

Otto owned and operated Otto Photography and Photographic Artistry for 25 years in Stevens Point, WI, prior to moving to Florida in 2015. She has received all three degrees offered by the PPA at this time, as well as holding many titles, receiving awards locally, state

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PHSC SEEKS EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN JOB FAIR IN BROOKSVILLE Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC), CareerSource Pasco Hernando, the Hernando Chamber of Commerce, and Hernando County Office of Economic Development are seeking employers to participate in the Opportunity 2019 Hernando County Job Fair scheduled on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the PHSC North Campus in Brooksville, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd, B104/105.

Local employers interested in promoting open positions and future positions will have the opportunity to meet with job seekers from the community and PHSC students seeking employment. Priority will be provided to employers with open positions in Pasco and Hernando Counties. For employer participation information, contact Breanna Perry, PHSC coordinator of career services, at careerservices@ phsc.edu or 352.797.5174.

The job fair is open to anyone looking for a job. Job seekers also may have opportunities for on-site interviews with potential employers. To attend, job seekers must pre-register for the event at opportunity2019phscjobfair.eventbrite. com

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Mardi Gras Homosassa Style

Come on down to the ShrimpaPalooza and meet this year’s Grand Marshall Bay News 9’s Holly Gregory!

Great Time For All!

Saturday, March 16 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Yulee Dr., Old Homosassa, FL Parade Starts at 10:00 AM

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THE HOGAN LAW FIRM WELCOMES ATTORNEY MEGAN A. ROSENBERG, ESQ. The Hogan Law Firm welcomes Megan A. Rosenberg as an associate attorney practicing in civil litigation, and criminal defense.

Ms. Rosenberg earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Akron School of Law, and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 2009. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2017. She is currently admitted to practice in Ohio and Florida.

During law school, Ms. Rosenberg was a member of the Ohio, Akron, and American Bar Association. She also obtained a certificate in divorce mediation. She worked full time for the City of Akron, first in the Legal Department as an intern, and then in the Prosecutor’s Office where she tried numerous cases in traffic court. Ms. Rosenberg has defended clients accused of theft, forgery, drug possession, abuse and neglect, driving under the influence of alcohol, and domestic violence. She has tried cases in front of both judges and juries. Prior to joining The Hogan Law Firm, Ms. Rosenberg had her own solo practice. She was then employed by one of the nation’s most prominent law firms as a Discovery Attorney, where she worked on many of the cases you may have heard about on national news.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ------Bayfront Health Superhero Costume Contest Join Bayfront Health Spring Hill and partners for outdoor, family fun as we celebrate everyday superheroes and their impact on our community. Enjoy fun activities, music, food, special

guest appearances, and more.

Dress as your favorite superhero to enter our costume contest!

April 6, 2019 10:00am-1:00pm Bayfront Health Spring Hill 10461 Quality Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34609 Please help us spread the word by sharing the Facebook event.

REGISTER HERE: SupERFamilyBlockParty. eventbrite.com Oak Hill Hospital’s Volunteer Association Has Volunteer Opportunities Spring Hill, Florida (February 18, 2019) – Oak Hill Hospital announces that its Volunteer Association currently has volunteer opportunities available in its gift shop located at the main entrance of the hospital in the South Tower. Oak Hill Hospital’s gift shop is managed by the Volunteer Association and the net proceeds are used to help provide scholarships to high school seniors entering the medical profession. If you are retired and have had business or retail experience, this is an opportunity to use that experience to raise money for our community’s budding healthcare providers. Volunteers commit to only one fourhour shift per week. For more information contact Martha Sugg, President of the Oak Hill Hospital Volunteer Association, Inc. at 352-597-3038 or email Martha.Sugg@hcahealthcare. com.

The Brooksville Parks & Recreation Dept has added a Free Walking Group/ Program that meets at Jerome Brown Community Center Monday’s and Friday’s at 7am, and Wednesday’s at 5pm. The group walks for about an hour through beautiful Tom Varn Park. All fitness levels welcome.

tV’s Best Bets marCh 10 - 12 Sunday, March 10 NTT IndyCar Series: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg NBCSN, 1:30pm Live The IndyCar Series has a new title sponsor in NTT as it opens its 2019 season in Florida at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Sébastien Bourdais is the two-time defending race champion. Scott Dixon is coming off his fifth career IndyCar season championship.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: TicketGuardian 500 FOX, 3:30pm Live Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch, Aric Almirola, Chase Elliott and 2018 Cup Series champion Joey Logano duel in the desert as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series visits ISM Raceway in Phoenix for the TicketGuardian 500.

God Friended Me: “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” CBS, 8pm Miles (Brandon Micheal Hall) and Cara (Violett Beane) help a sous chef (guest star Stella Maeve) when they learn that her dreams of opening her own restaurant are in danger of falling apart. Guest star Adam Goldberg also returns in the new episode “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant.”

World of Dance: “The Qualifiers 3” NBC, 8pm The qualifying round concludes with the dance acts having one chance to showcase their artistry, precision and athleticism. New this season, they now must score an average of 85 in order to move forward in the competition.

American Gods Starz, 8pm Season Premiere!

The conflict between the Old and New Gods rages on, with Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane) attempting to rally the Old Gods into inciting a war. Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle) continues to encounter all manner of deities as an epic confrontation looms.

Married to Medicine Los Angeles Bravo, 9pm New Series!

The Married to Medicine franchise expands to the City of Angels, with the series following a vibrant group of doctors and wives in the exclusive Los Angeles medical community as they navigate their careers, social circles and marriages.

Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul CBS, 9pm Musical superstars including Yolan-

da Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Brandi Carlile, Chloe x Halle, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Céline Dion, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monáe, SZA and BeBe Winans gather for a star-studded event celebrating the late Queen of Soul. The two-hour concert event hosted by actor/producer Tyler Perry features performances of Franklin’s legendary music and a special tribute from Smokey Robinson, Franklin’s childhood friend and fellow Motown superstar.

Buddy vs. Duff Food Network, 9pm New Series!

In an epic competition to end the greatest feud in baking history, Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman go head-to-head in a series of challenges befitting their extraordinary expertise. They start with a bake-off, testing their dessert skills of all kinds, and then they head into a cake-off, where the chefs and their assistants try to outdo one another with over-the-top creations. The competition comes to a climax with a final, spacethemed challenge, with the judges crowning the winner.

Family Guy: “No Giggity, No Doubt” FOX, 9pm Guest Star Alert!

When the guys chaperone the high school prom, Quagmire hits it off with Courtney (voiced by This Is Us’ Mandy Moore) and discovers she is his daughter. In Quagmire’s attempts to embrace fatherhood, he and Courtney join Peter and Meg on an ill-fated father-daughter camping trip.

Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott team up in this new mystery franchise co-created by New York Times puzzle creator and editor Will Shortz. Chabert stars as crossword editor Tess Harper, who becomes involved in a murder investigation after several clues in her recent puzzles are linked to the unsolved crime. She and Logan (Elliott), a no-nonsense detective, work together to find the killer.

John Kapelos and Barbara Niven also star.

The Case Against Adnan Syed HBO, 9pm New Series!

This true-crime series re-examines the murder of high school student Hae Min Lee and subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, which originally captivated audiences in the first season of the hit podcast Serial. The four parts of

this docuseries look at Syed’s push for a new trial and feature new interviews with additional people close to the case.

Shameless: “Found” Showtime, 9pm Season Finale!

Showtime wraps the ninth season of the hit series, which will be the last for breakout star Emmy Rossum, who plays Fiona. Season 10, however, will see the return of Ian (Cameron Monaghan), who was sent to prison when we last saw him.

Epic Yellowstone Smithsonian Channel, 9pm New Series!

Get a front-row seat to the extraordinary spectacle of wildlife and dramatic seasonal extremes in the iconic crown jewel of America’s national parks. Hosted by actor Bill Pullman and filmed over the course of three years, the four-part series delivers stories from Yellowstone never told before. The first episode, “Fire and Ice,” tells surprisingly intimate stories of survival in winter, Yellowstone’s most spectacular season.

Now Apocalypse Starz, 9pm New Series!

Starz’s new trippy, sexually charged comedy series centers on Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine, who pursue love, sex and fame while trying to navigate the surreal and bewildering city of Los Angeles.

Good Girls: “Slow Down, Children at Play” NBC, 10pm Rio (Manny Montana) forces Beth (Christina Hendricks), Annie (Mae Whitman) and Ruby (Retta) to solve a problem with a possible witness, which challenges the women’s morality. Meanwhile, Annie is in an awkward position with Greg (guest star Zach Gilford) and Nancy (Sally Pressman).

Crashing: “Mulaney” HBO, 10:10pm Season Finale!

Pete (Pete Holmes) jumps at the opportunity of a lifetime to open for John Mulaney at New York’s Town Hall, but the gig leaves him in an awkward situation.

Ride With Norman Reedus AMC, 12:02am (late night) This week, Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery, his costar in the Boondock Saints films, wheel around the Lone Star State.

Monday, March 11 The Bachelor ABC, 8pm Live Season Finale!

The shocking conclusion to Bachelor Colton Underwood’s season airs live over two consecutive nights, beginning tonight.

The Neighborhood: “Welcome to the Climb” CBS, 8pm Gemma (Beth Behrs) is unprepared for the aftermath when she fires a teacher at her school in the new episode “Welcome to the Climb.”

Arrow: “Training Day” The CW, 8pm Team Arrow attempts to work with the Star City Police Department, but much to Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) frustration, things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) gets some life-changing news.

NHL Hockey: San Jose at Minnesota NBCSN, 8pm Live Joe Pavelski leads the San Jose Sharks against Zach Parise and the Wild at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn.

America’s Hidden Stories: “Targeting Jefferson Davis” Smithsonian Channel, 8pm During the Civil War, the “Dahlgren Affair” revealed a plot to burn Richmond, Va., to the ground and murder Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The new episode “Targeting Jefferson Davis” examines that incident and how it may have been the driving force behind the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

Man With a Plan: “Semi-Indecent Proposal” CBS, 8:30pm Adam (Matt LeBlanc) and Andi (Liza Snyder) go to great lengths to secure a loan to fix an unexpected issue on their flip house in the new episode “Semi-Indecent Proposal.”

John & Yoko: Above Us Only Sky A&E, 9pm This is director Michael Epstein’s intimate account of the making of John Lennon’s landmark 1971 album Imagine. The film explores the creative collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono and features interviews with those closest to the couple during that time, along with never-before-seen footage.

Magnum P.I.: “A Kiss Before Dying” CBS, 9pm Guest Star Alert!

Magnum (Jay Hernandez) and Higgins (Perdita Weeks) help

Katsumoto (Tim Kang) investigate the murder of his former mentor.

Roger E. Mosley, who portrayed T.C. on the original Magnum P.I., guest-stars in the new episode “A Kiss Before Dying.”

Kids Baking Championship Food Network, 9pm Season Finale!

For the finale, the remaining bakers must create cakes using bake sale items like toffee, rice cereal treats or chocolate-covered pretzels.

The cakes also have to illustrate a common bake sale theme like drama club, dance club or chess club.

Only one baker will win $25,000, a spot in Food Network Magazine and the title of Kids Baking Champion.

The Good Doctor: “Trampoline” ABC, 10pm Season Finale!

As a barroom fight sends Dr. Murphy (Freddie Highmore) to seek treatment at St. Bonaventure’s, Dr. Park (Will Yun Lee) and Dr. Lim (Christina Chang) disagree over an elderly woman’s post-operative symptoms. Meanwhile, Dr. Melendez (Nicholas Gonzalez) and Dr. Lim make their romance public, and Dr. Glassman (Richard Schiff) continues to pursue a relationship with a good friend.

Punk EPIX, 10pm New Series!

This four-part docuseries offers the quintessential story behind punk music. It includes original interviews with punk pioneers like Iggy Pop (also an executive producer on the series), Johnny Rotten, Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, Marky Ramone, Duff McKagan, Flea, Dave Grohl and more. These are combined with a blend of rare and unseen photos, gritty archival film, and a crackling soundtrack of punk hits and misses to explore the music, fashion, art and DIY attitude of a subculture of self-described misfits and outcasts.

The Enemy Within: “The Ambassador’s Wife” NBC, 10pm Following the discovery that a U.S. ambassador is selling classified intelligence to a Colombian cartel, Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) devises a plan to catch him that will push Keaton’s (Morris Chestnut) moral code to the brink. Keaton brings a new member (Cassandra Freeman) on to the team.

Tuesday, March 12 NHL Hockey: Washington at Pittsburgh NBCSN, 7pm Live

Two of the NHL’s elite players renew their rivalry as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals head to Pittsburgh to face off against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

Hoarders: “Dale” A&E, 8pm Over the past three decades, Dale has hoarded his Alaskan property with everything from decking from the Yukon River Bridge to more than 100 vehicles. Now he’s hoarded himself out of his home.

With a harsh Alaskan winter quickly approaching, he must clean up or face perishing this winter.

NCIS: “Bears and Cubs” CBS, 8pm Guest Star Alert!

Recurring guest star Robert Wagner is back as Anthony DiNozzo Sr. in the new episode “Bears and Cubs,” in which Jimmy’s (Brian Dietzen) father-in-law (guest star Larry Miller) asks him to tamper with evidence.

The Flash: “Failure Is an Orphan” The CW, 8pm With the meta-human cure ready to use, Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash must figure out a way to subdue Cicada (Chris Klein) long enough to take it. Killer Frost (Danielle Panabaker) steps in to help with the plan. Meanwhile, Joe (Jesse L. Martin) eases back into work, and Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) isn’t happy about the way her dad plans to stop Cicada.

MasterChef Junior FOX, 8pm Season Premiere!

Culinary kids between the ages of 8 and 13 compete in cooking challenges in the hopes of impressing judges Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez, earning the title of MasterChef Junior and winning a $100,000 prize. This season, the chef-testants will face a breakfast-themed mystery box challenge, create a restaurant-worthy fish dish, roll an epic sheet of pasta and prepare a meal for 51 circus performers.

Ellen’s Game of Games: “Beauty and the Boots” NBC, 8pm Contestants will play Stink Tank, Scary Go Round, Knockin’ Boots and Taste Buds. The winner of each of the first four rounds advances to Know or Go, and the winner of that game advances to Hot Hands for a chance to win a cash prize.

NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 8pm Live The San Antonio Spurs head to Dallas for a battle with the Mavericks. In TNT’s second game,

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Calendar of Events March 8 Chalk Walk Chalk Walk in Tom Varn Park on March 8, 2019 from 6-8pm to kick off Art in the Park weekend. This event allows kids to show their artistic side and chalk up the walking trail at Tom Varn with their art.

Strong Tower will be providing the Wine samples and Tidal Brewing will be providing Beer samples! This is gonna be a great night! Tickets are $25.00/person

Movie Times GTC BEACON CINEMA 12961 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

March Night Walk Saturday, March 9 7:00 – 8:30pm Crews Lake Wilderness Park 16739 Crews Lake Dr, Spring Hill, Florida 34610 THE NIGHT MARKET, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Description:Hosted by Florida Educational Night Walk and FRIDAY MARCH 8, 5PM -10PM Crews Lake Wilderness Park Friday Night Live is a live outdoor music concert series held the 2nd Friday of each month at the beautiful Hernando County Band Come check out the cool things you can see at the Park with us! You must be able to walk 1 to 1.5 miles. Bring anything you Shell Pavilion at 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601. need (drinks, food or whatever). We will be getting more lights, and taking what we learned in the first walk to improve the German Entertainers Show second walk! Let’s get wild!

German American Club of Spring Hill will host a show – “German Entertainers”, On Friday, March 8th, at the Hernando Hernando County Farmers Market Shrine Hall, featuring Duo Mosaique from Rheinland-Pfalz, Every Saturday Year Round Rudi Ecker from the Saarland and Fellberg-Buam Trio from 2468 Commercial Way (US highway 19) Thüringen, all from Germany. Doors open at 5:30 P.M. with Spring Hill, FL. 34606 (in the “Rural King” parking lot) show and dancing from 6:00 to 10:00 P.M. B.Y.O.B. Tickets in advance only: $15.00 for German American Club of Spring Hill Hours: 10am-3pm Every Saturday Year Round!

Members Only and $22.00 for all non-members. All Tickets are Contact: Jodi 352-232-4241 “Non-Refundable”!. For tickets call Lisa Yaskulski at 352-688March 10 3744. Visit us at our web address: germanclubspringhill.org March 9 Train Show & Swap Meet WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Open House, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dana’s Railroad Supply, 4042 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606 Description: ALL SCALES ENCOURAGED. Table space $10.00 per table. (Bring your own table and chair). Set up time 7:30 a.m. (352) 684-2484. www.danasrailroadsupply.com.

The 35th Annual Art In The Park Mar 9 at 10 AM – Mar 10 at 5 PM Tom Varn Park 301 Darby Ln, # 397, Brooksville, Florida 34601 Featuring * Over 130 local, state, and national artists and crafters * $1000 Best in Show prize * $3000 additional prize money * Food court * Live stage entertainment * Free visitor admission ALL IN A BEAUTIFUL TREE-SHADED PARK Presenting an afternoon of Short Stories, Poetry WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Shoppes at Towne Square Mall, Commercial Way, US19, Spring Hill.

Description: The Writing Guild of Spring Hill will present an afternoon of short stories and poetry, as well as a song to the public. Some of the authors will have their published literature for sale. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to vote for the best author’s presentation. A People’s Choice Award will be presented after the votes are counted. For more information, call Susanne at 352.684.9050.

Spring Hill Fiesta Day Saturday, March 9 9:00am – 5:00pm 1396 Kass Cir, Spring Hill, FL 34606-4309 Description:Support your Community. People helping People are holding their annual Chili and Baking Competitions, 12-4.

This year there is an added twist we are adding vendors, kids play area, special guests, live demonstrations & DJ Remote broadcast. We will be dancing in the STREET. Come out and join us , and taste the heat, sweet, & savory and take a BITE out of HUNGER at the same time. Vendor spots are $50. If you would like to join us as a vendor go to WWW.SPRINGHILLFIESTADAY.COM

Lake Lindsey United Methodist Church Homecoming Sunday March 10th, 11AM Located 22400 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville Music by Gulf Ridge Quartet, Covered dish lunch after services.

Swing into Spring at The Wellington WHEN: Sunday, March 10, 2019 2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. WHERE: The Wellington Club House, 400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill.(off Mariner Blvd.)

Description: The Hernando Jazz Club will be performing many of your favorites from the Big Band era and beyond.

HJS members free. Nonmembers: Singles $10, Couples $15. A cash bar and buffet available. For more information, call bill at 352.799.9690. Season tickets are available.

Brooksville Farmers’ Market Sunday, March 10, 10:00am – 4:00pm Weekly on Sunday 300 S Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601-3320, United States Description: The Brooksville Farmers’ Market is where Hernando County farmers and agricultural producers offer their finest. Come to see all the fresh produce, meats and seafood available in our beautiful downtown.

(727) 422-3360 March 15 Blues Bash at the Ranch March 15, 2019, 5:00pm – March 17, 2019, 5:00pm Sertoma Youth Ranch Inc 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602, USA Description:3 Days of Amazing Blues Camping is Optional . Come for the day or whole weekend Event is Rain or Shine. All Sales are Final. No Refunds or Rollovers. ADVANCED TICKETS PRICES FROM 10/1/18 - 3/07/19: Weekend Pass Adults 13+– All shows Fri-Sun Adv: $65/Gate: $75 ; Children 12 and Under Free with Ticketed Adult Friday Adv: $25/Gate: $35; Saturday Adv: $40/Gate: $50 Sunday Adv: $20/Gate: $30 Times are approximate, please see website for details https://www.bluesbashattheranch.com/ March 16

Divas and Dudes Fundraiser for Dybiec Family On March 16, a drag show featuring Divas and Dudes will be held at the Heather House (the community building) at Clover Leaf Farms Mobile Home Park in Brooksville. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:00 pm.

Toast to their Future Tickets are $15 and are expected to sell out fast. They can be Saturday, March 9 7:00 – 9:00pm purchased at the door. However, for a guaranteed seat, purBoys & Girls Club of Hernando County chase in advance by calling Shirley at 978-273-9736 or Phillip 5404 Applegate Dr, Spring Hill, Florida 34606 at 904-273-9736. Credit card payments are accepted. You can Description:Join us for a delicious community gathering feaalso email lowe22@gmail.com. This is a fundraiser for Dawn turing wine & beer tasting at Strong Tower Vineyards, along with a variety of appetizers. The evening will include live music, Dybiec and her two young sons who each suffer from Danon’s Disease, a serious heart ailment. courtesy of the Moods Band, an Auction and 50/50 raffle.

tV’s Best Bets Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves try to topple Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in Denver.

and the Golden State Warriors in Houston for a showdown with James Harden and the Rockets.

FBI: “Invisible” CBS, 9pm Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and OA (Zeeko Zaki) discover a kidnapper’s motivation is a ploy to gain internet fame in the new episode “Invisible.”

NHL Hockey NBCSN, beginning at 7pm Live The Chicago Blackhawks are in Toronto to skate against the Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils are in Edmonton for a clash with the Oilers on NBCSN’s Wednesday Night Hockey.

Windy City Rehab HGTV, 9pm Season Finale!

A millennial favorite, this show stars real estate developer Alison Victoria as she renovates Chicago fixer-uppers. HGTV has already picked it up for a 10-episode second season.

Empire: “My Fault Is Past” FOX, 8pm New Episodes!

In the spring premiere, the control of Empire is within reach again and the Lyon family must prove the innocence of Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Becky (Gabourey Sidibe) in a data mining scandal.

This Is Us: “The Waiting Room” NBC, 9pm Tensions run high as the Pearsons await news about Kate’s (Chrissy Metz) pregnancy.

Zombie House Flipping A&E, 9pm Season Premiere!

In Season 3, millennial house flipper Justin Stamper and his team of renovators continue to transform run-down homes in Florida.

Videos After Dark ABC, 10pm Sneak Peek!

ABC airs a special first-look episode of this new comedy reality series hosted by comedian Bob Saget and featuring home videos with an edgier twist.

NCIS: New Orleans: “Survivor” CBS, 10pm Hannah (Necar Zadegan) is placed in protective custody with her family while NCIS searches for an elusive terrorist with a personal vendetta against her in the new episode “Survivor.”

Project Blue Book: “The Washington Merry-Go-Round” History, 10pm Season Finale!

The nation’s capital is thrown into a panic when Washington, D.C., is swarmed by UFOs, and now the highest echelons of power task Hynek (Aidan Gillen) and Quinn (Michael Malarkey) with uncovering the true nature of the threat before it’s too late. Based on the Washington, D.C., UFO incident of July 1952.

New Amsterdam: “King of Swords” NBC, 10pm When a history-making blizzard hits New York, Max (Ryan Eggold) and his staff must work together to keep their patients safe with little resources, even if it means taking to the streets of the city and braving the storm.

Teachers: “Teacher Depreciation Week” TV Land, 10pm Ms. Bennigan (Katie O’Brien) attempts to balance being a teacher and a future stepmom, while the teachers go to extreme lengths to raise funds for their classrooms in the new episode “Teacher Depreciation Week.”

Wednesday, March 13 Triple Frontier Netflix Original Film!

Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund and Pedro Pascal star as former Special Forces operatives who reunite to plan a heist in South America. But when events take an unexpected turn, their skills, loyalties and morals are pushed to the breaking point.

NBA Basketball ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live ESPN’s Wednesday NBA doubleheader has the Brooklyn Nets in Oklahoma City to face the Thunder, followed by Steph Curry

Modern Family: “The Wild” ABC, 9pm Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Phil (Ty Burrell) crash Jay’s (Ed O’Neill) annual hiking trip to find an elusive bald eagle after Gloria (Sofia Vergara) asks them to keep an eye on him.

Meanwhile, Gloria, Alex (Ariel Winter), Claire (Julie Bowen) and Haley (Sarah Hyland) get together to plan Haley’s baby shower.

The World’s Best CBS, 9pm Season Finale!

Which one act will pass through the “Wall of the World” judges, plus American judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill, to win the title of the World’s Best? Find out in tonight’s season finale!

Star: “When Stars Fall” FOX, 9pm New Episodes!

In the spring premiere, Star (Jude Demorest) recovers after giving birth, and jeopardizes everything she’s worked hard to achieve.

The Magicians: “Home Improvement” Syfy, 9pm Penny (Arjun Gupta) licks an egg; Alice (Olivia Taylor Dudley) is jealous of a flower.

Tiny House Nation A&E, 10pm Season Premiere!

In the Season 5 premiere, host John Weisbarth and renovation expert and tiny home innovative designer Zack Giffin take on a rescue mission in Atlanta for a couple who are attempting to build their own tiny house. Not only are they struggling to finish construction, but they are also about to get married, change jobs and move to Maine all in a month’s time.

Whiskey Cavalier: “When in Rome” ABC, 10pm Will (Scott Foley) and Frankie (Lauren Cohan) continue to clash, and their growing pains may jeopardize the team’s next mission when they are sent to prevent a terrorist attack in Rome.

Moonshiners: Whiskey Business Discovery Channel, 10pm New Series!

In this spinoff of Moonshiners, moonshine legend Tim Smith uses his liquor-making expertise and a team of whiskey-making experts to pull struggling distilleries back from the brink and preserve the American tradition of handmade

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You’re the Worst: “Magical Thinking” FXX, 10pm Gretchen’s (Aya Cash) anxiety comes to the surface at a major event she’s organized for a client in the new episode “Magical Thinking.”

Deadly Class: “Kids of the Black Hole” Syfy, 10pm After discovering Chester (Tom Stevens) has taken over Shabnam’s (Isaiah Lehtinen) house, the gang lays down plans to raid it.

Knight Fight: “Tournament Championship” History, 11pm Season Finale!

Seven champions face the toughest fight of their lives in the epic culmination of this armored combat tournament. Facing off in a seven-man Grand Melee, one will be eliminated, and the remaining six will fight in a first ever ThreeTeam Melee.

Thursday, March 14 Grey’s Anatomy: “And Dream of Sheep” ABC, 8pm Ties are strained as Andrew (Giacomo Gianniotti) and Carina (guest star Stefania Spampinato) confront an unforgiving family history.

Meanwhile, Teddy (Kim Raver) and Owen (Kevin McKidd) work together on a married couple who is expecting, and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) attends a conference for alternative pain relief.

Project Runway Bravo, 8pm Season Premiere!

The wait is over as the iconic fashion competition series returns to its original home on Bravo with supersized 90-minute episodes. iHeartRadio Music Awards FOX, 8pm Live This annual awards ceremony honors music and musicians played on iHeartRadio’s national network of radio stations. Fans vote for the winners in categories ranging from “Song That Left Us Shook” and “Cutest Musician’s Pet” to “Best Cover Song.”

Siren Freeform, 8pm Spring Finale!

Freeform’s mermaid thriller is taking a few laps out to sea and will return with new episodes later in 2019.

Superstore: “Steps Challenge” NBC, 8pm Corporate introduces a friendly step-tracking challenge between Cloud 9 branches, and Amy (America Ferrera), Jonah (Ben Feldman) and Dina (Lauren Ash) create a fake rivalry to inspire Store #1217’s laziest employees. But healthy competition gets increasingly chaotic when the fake rivalry becomes real.

NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 8pm Live LeBron James leads the L.A. Lakers into Toronto to take on Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors in the first game of TNT’s NBA doubleheader. In the second game, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks visit Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

Fam: “Dance Dance Resolution” CBS, 8:30pm Freddy (recurring guest star Gary Cole) begins seeing Rose (Sheryl Lee Ralph) for therapy after an inci-

SHAMROCKING DOWNTOWN BROOKSVILLE WHEN: Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Downtown shops and eateries Description: DownTown Brooksville invites everyone to grab their friends and enjoy a shamrock hunt throughout local shops and eateries. This is a free event. Find a shamrock at each business and get a free ticket to win prizes! For more information, call Diana at 352.428.4965.

March 23 The Spring Hill Garden Club will hold a yard sale Saturday March 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. The garden is located at: 1489 Parker Ave. Spring Hill All proceeds will go towards completion of the brick pathways.

March 24 24th ANNUAL JEWISH FOOD FEST SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019; 12:00-4:00 WHERE: Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St. Spring Hill, FL 34609 Description: Came enioy an afternoon of delicious foods, local vendors , music, entertainment, and celebration for the entire family! For more information, call the temple office at: 352-686-7034

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dent at work in the new episode “Dance Dance Resolution.”

to consider early retirement, but she’s having none of it.

A.P. Bio: “Nuns” NBC, 8:30pm Jack (Glenn Howerton) is offended when he discovers a local church received a sizable bequest from his dead mother and used it to buy a Virgin Mary statue. In an attempt to get revenge, he ropes his students into helping him steal the statue.

MacGyver: “Murdoc + Helman + Hit” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Murdoc + Helman + Hit,” MacGyver (Lucas Till) and the Phoenix team are forced to ask Murdoc (David Dastmalchian) for help when Nicholas Helman (Michael Des Barres) resurfaces to carry out a killing spree.

60 Days In: “Season 5 Reunion” A&E, 9pm For the first time, all seven participants will meet with Sheriff Mark Lamb and his team to discuss the craziest moments from their time in Arizona’s Pinal County Jail.

Blindspot: “Frequently Recurring Struggle for Existence” NBC, 8pm Jane (Jaimie Alexander) confronts her past as the team rushes to keep a deadly weapon out of a terrorist’s grasp.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Gintars” NBC, 9pm A visitor from Latvia causes Charles (Joe Lo Truglio) and Jake (Andy Samberg) to investigate Nikolaj’s (Antonio Raul Corbo) family. Holt (Andre Braugher) and Amy (Melissa Fumero) bring in famed forensic scientist Dr. Yee to help close a case for Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz).

Hawaii Five-0: “Pupuhi Ka He’e O Kai Uli (The Octopus of the Deep Spews Its Ink)” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “Pupuhi Ka He’e O Kai Uli (The Octopus of the Deep Spews Its Ink),” the investigation into the murder of a window washer reveals that the victim is actually a renowned street artist who may have had a price on his head.

Fam: “Party Girl” CBS, 9:30pm In the new episode “Party Girl,” Clem (Nina Dobrev) feels her former “fun” life slipping away and decides to liven up the low-key bachelorette party she originally wanted.

Will & Grace: “Bad Blood” NBC, 9:30pm After Grace’s (Debra Messing) dad, Martin (guest star Robert Klein), is rushed to the hospital with a bleeding ulcer, Grace is shocked when he refuses to take Will’s (Eric McCormack) blood for a transfusion.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Missing” NBC, 10pm The SVU pursues a suspect when a child is discovered in the trunk of an abandoned car.

Friday, March 15 Shrill Hulu Saturday Night Live’s Aidy Bryant stars in this six-part take on Lindy West’s hilarious memoir, Shrill: Notes From a Loud Woman. Can Annie (Bryant) break from people’s first impressions to become a successful journalist?

Arrested Development Netflix New Episodes!

In the second half of Season 5, pressures mount on the Bluth family as Buster (Tony Hale) heads toward a murder trial.

Turn Up Charlie Netflix New Series!

In this new comedy series from the U.K., Idris Elba plays Charlie, a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor who’s given a final chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a manny to his famous friend’s problem-child daughter. Piper Perabo, JJ Feild and Frankie Hervey also star.

Catastrophe Amazon Prime Video New Season!

The series’ entire fourth and final season is available for streaming today.

Fresh Off the Boat: “Rancho Contento” ABC, 8pm Louis (Randall Park) tries his best to convince Jessica (Constance Wu)

The Blacklist: “Bastien Moreau” NBC, 9pm Liz (Megan Boone) and the task force make a play to uncover the truth about an international assassination in a last-ditch effort to save Red’s (James Spader) life.

Mama June: From Not to Hot WE tv, 9pm Season Premiere!

Two years ago, June Shannon underwent a shocking transformation, but she is slipping back into old habits and threatening all her hard-won success. Now, June is locked in a slimdown showdown with her arch-nemesis, facing unexpected pregnancy news and her boyfriend Geno is in trouble with the law. The episode is preceded by a special, “Mama’s Most Outrageous Moments.”

Blue Bloods: “Two-Faced” CBS, 10pm Frank’s (Tom Selleck) former partner (returning guest star Treat Williams) airs out NYPD’s dirty laundry in an exposé in the new episode “Two-Faced.”

Bridezillas WE tv, 10pm Season Premiere!

The fan-favorite reality show that became part of the pop culture vernacular returns with a vengeance as the most over-thetop, crazy brides wreak wedding hell with all new epic meltdowns, wild bachelorette blowouts, family feuds and more.

Saturday, March 16 St. Patrick’s Day “Leprechaun” Marathon Syfy, beginning at 5pm Today and tomorrow, enjoy all of the films in the Leprechaun horror-movie franchise, including tomorrow night’s primetime world TV premiere of Leprechaun Returns (2018).

One Night for One Drop: Imagined

by Cirque du Soleil CBS, 8pm CBS presents this exclusive Cirque du Soleil event that takes audiences on an empathetic journey, drawing inspiration from human connection, friendship, beauty, nature, love and loss.

Flip That Romance Hallmark Channel, 8pm Original Film!

As spring blooms, rival house flippers Jules Briggs (Julie Gonzalo) and Lance Waddell (Tyler Hynes) find themselves renovating dual sides of a duplex. As they attempt to outdo each other every step of the way, the stakes of the renovation escalate, and an old romance is rekindled.

Mommy Group Murder Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

A new mom joins a local group to help her deal with the stresses of motherhood, but she learns that membership comes at a price.

Murder Made Me Famous REELZ Channel, 8pm Season Premiere!

New episodes of the series that explores why certain killers capture the attention of millions look at the stories of Pablo Escobar (tonight), Osama bin Laden, Son of Sam, Laurie “Bambi” Bembenek, the Boston Strangler and Richard Speck.

Trading Spaces TLC, 8pm Season Premiere!

Paige Davis returns as host for this 12-episode season that was filmed across the country. Designers tackle new challenges as varied as teachers’ lounges, twin sisters’ homes, attics, basements and even homes of ex-spouses, among others.

NBA Basketball: Golden State at Oklahoma City ABC, 8:30pm Live Two teams battling for Western Conference supremacy meet tonight in Oklahoma City as Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors face Russell Westbrook and the Thunder.

Ransom: “Life and Limb” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “Life and Limb,” the team is forced to confront Eric’s (Luke Roberts) policy of letting perpetrators go free when a kidnapper from a past case returns and threatens to harm a child.

Notorious REELZ Channel, 9pm New Series!

This series tells the stories of celebrities who gained fame for doing things far outside the bounds of legality and morality.

While You Were Out TLC & HGTV, 9pm New Series!

Ananda Lewis hosts this reboot in which an all-star cast of designers from both TLC and HGTV get a $10,000-per-room budget to design one room in neighboring houses after the homeowner sends their significant other on a weekend getaway. Each episode culminates in the ultimate surprise reveal upon their return.

Formula One: Australian Grand Prix ESPN, 1am Live (late night) Formula One’s season starts in Melbourne’s Albert Park with the Australian Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel won in Melbourne last year, but Lewis Hamilton went on to win his fifth career F1 drivers’ championship.

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from page 1 state champions, in which American Heritage ended up beating Bishop Kenny 58-40 for the title, Weeki Wachee can keep their heads held high knowing the program is in great shape. Weeki Wachee’s magical ride to the Class 6A state semifinal ended and the Hornets completed the school’s best season in program history. The Hornets end the 2018-2019 campaign with a record of 26-5.

Weeki Wachee head coach Mike Munro spoke proudly of his senior-laden group. When he took over the program, the team was on a 55-game losing streak. The trio of Seytia Hill, MyKenna Corbett and Shayleese Vazquez are all graduating this spring and leave a legacy behind them.

“All three of them scored over 1,000 points for their careers,” Munro said. “Two of them were able to break over 1,000

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rebounds for their careers and I believe they’ve won a total of 87 games together. They came in as freshmen and when I got here, the program was on a 55-game losing streak. They leave a lot for the younger players to live up to.

They helped put (Weeki Wachee) on the map.”

In the opening quarter against the back-to-back state champions, Weeki Wachee was able to hold its own and actually stayed within single digits midway through the second quarter. The Patriots, however, ended up going on a run to end the second period and held the Hornets to just one point and eight total by intermission.

The third period became a flurry of turnovers for Weeki Wachee, as American Heritage played press defense for most of the quarter and forced several Hornets’ miscues. Though the running clock never came into effect, American Heritage played with

Lightning continue to roll, tie record

BY MATTHEW VANDENBURGH HERNANDO SUN SPORTS WRITER

The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up their 50th win on the season on Saturday, March 2, bringing their points total on the season to 104. The team continues to run away with the lead for the President’s Trophy, holding a 15 point edge over the next best team, the Calgary Flames, as of Monday, March 4.

Their 50th win also matched the 1995-1996 Detroit Red Wings’ record for fastest to reach the 50 win mark in NHL history.

It is unlikely the Lightning will match Detroit’s points record of 131, as they would need to pick up 27 of the team’s remaining 32 available points, meaning they cannot lose three games in regulation the rest of the way. Such a feat would be remarkable, but would also stretch the resources for a team that should otherwise be able to coast fairly comfortably to the top record in the NHL. That’s not to say the team should take their foot off the gas though. While winning the President’s trophy is an amazing accomplishment, it rarely leads to success winning the Stanley Cup. Since the trophy was introduced in the 1985-1986 season, only eight teams have won both awards, with the last team to do so the 2012-2013 Chicago Blackhawks.

In fact, only 11 teams have even made it that far, while six have been bounced from the playoffs in the first round. To say the odds are not in

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which allows them to “piggyback” on another entity’s contract with Titan.

Mr. Lodato asked “Why would you want to go with something that hasn’t been tested in the state of Florida?”

She said that the current program went through an RFP process and she is familiar with the software other counties in Florida are using.

She said that there are probably 67 different programs used by the directors across the state.

3584 : Approve the Issuance of an Additional Purchase Order in the Amount of $24,875.93 to CareerStaff Unlimited, Inc. to Provide Contract Services as SetForth in the Service Agreement for 2018-2019 that was Board Approved on May 8, 2018.

This item incorrectly appears on the agenda as having been pulled. It seems to nave been approved by board members with other consent agenda items.

their favor might be an understatement, though the Lightning feel like a team that has a chance to buck the trend.

It will be tough, but doable. The Lightning easily have the most dangerous offense in the league, scoring 20 more goals than the next team, the San Jose Sharks, so far this season. Combine that with the fourth stingiest defense in the league with 174 goals allowed, and it is easy to see why Tampa Bay is the best team in hockey right now.

Right now though, the road to the Stanley Cup finals would be pretty rough. If the season ended as of the time of this article’s writing, the Lightning would get the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round a team that would not be an easy out. Follow that up with a round against either the Boston Bruins or the Toronto Maple Leafs and just getting to the Eastern Conference finals will be challenging.

Bringing both the President’s trophy and the Stanley Cup to Tampa would be an excellent achievement, further cementing the 2018-2019 Lightning as one for the record books. It is an attainable goal though, so the Bay area looks to be in for yet another exciting set of springtime hockey.

3594 : Approve the Purchase of Access Codes from Certification Partners, LLC for $1400.00 Approved [Unanimous] Mr. Guadagnino was wondering why they are voting on something with such a low value. Mr Stratton explained that there is a board spending limit of $24,999. Once they exceed the $25,000 it does have to become board approved. This is an add-on to a previously approved expenditure exceeding the $25,000 mark.

Mr. Guadagnino asked if they have accountability in place to prevent items repeatedly coming back to the board. “When do we say enough is enough?” He also said that it is inefficient and can potentially hold up projects when staff has to repeatedly come back to the board.

Students use access codes to access software.

The need for additional codes is a good thing said Board Member Prescottit means that you have more students. Ms. Duval remarked that you can’t always pinpoint the number of access codes that you will

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ABOVE: Weeki Wachee fights for possession during the state semifinal against American Heritage. ABOVE RIGHT: Weeki Wachee Number 13 Rhiannon Randall

reserves for most of the final quarter of play.

Hill and Vazquez were not able to get anything going in the low post area against American Heritage’s frontcourt. The duo finished the game combining for a total of 14 points and nine rebounds.

The game’s top scorers was American Heritage’s Paris Sharpe (16 points, nine rebounds) and Daniella Aronsky (11 points, four assists). “(American Heritage) is a great team for sure,”

Hill said. “We didn’t take them lightly at all and they were everything we thought they may be and more. We haven’t played anybody with their type of size and speed. We came out and gave it our all.”

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

High School Sports Schedules Week 03/11/2019 thru 3/17//2019

Central High School Bears TUES

03/12/19

BASEBALL

GULF

HOME

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TUES

03/12/19

SOFTBALL

NATURE COAST

HOME

07:00:00 PM

THURS

03/14/19

BASEBALL

SPRINGSTEAD

AWAY

07:00:00 PM

FRI

03/14/19

BASEBALL

GULF

AWAY

07:00:00 PM

Hernando High School Leopards TUES

03/12/19

SOFTBALL

GULF

AWAY

07:00:00 PM

TUES

03/12/19

BASEBALL

SEBRING

HOME

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WED

03/13/19

JV SOFTBALL

NATURE COAST

HOME

06:00:00 PM

WED

03/13/19

BASEBALL

CYPRESS CREEK (DISTRICT)

HOME

07:00:00 PM

THURS

03/14/19

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WEEKI WACHEE

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06:00:00 PM

THURS

03/14/19

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CYPRESS CREEK

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CYPRESS CREEK

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Nature Coast Technical High School Sharks MON

03/11/19

JV BASEBALL

FIVAY

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06:00:00 PM

MON

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SPRINGSTEAD

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06:00:00 PM

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03/12/19

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CENTRAL

AWAY

07:00:00 PM

TUES

03/12/19

BASEBALL

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07:00:00 PM

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03/13/19

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FIVAY

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06:00:00 PM

WED

03/13/19

JV SOFTBALL

HERNANDO

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06:00:00 PM

WED

03/13/19

V SOFTBALL

SPRINGSTEAD

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07:00:00 PM

THURS

03/14/19

BASEBALL

FIVAY

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07:00:00 PM

THURS

03/14/19

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GULF

HOME

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SAT

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JV BASEBALL

BISHOP McLAUGHLIN CATHOLIC

AWAY

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F. W. Springstead High School Eagles MON

03/11/19

JV SOFTBALL

NATURE COAST

AWAY

06:00:00 PM

MON

03/11/19

JV BASEBALL

WEEKI WACHEE

HOME

06:00:00 PM

TUES

03/12/19

BOYS TENNIS

CITRUS

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UNKNOWN

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03/12/19

BASEBALL

CRYSTAL RIVER

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07:00:00 PM

TUES

03/12/19

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LECANTO

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WED

03/13/19

BOYS TENNIS

LEESBURG

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WED

03/13/19

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LECANTO

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THURS

03/14/19

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WEEKI WACHEE

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07:00:00 PM

THURS

03/14/19

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CENTRAL

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07:00:00 PM

FRI

03/15/19

JV BASEBALL

HERNANDO

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06:00:00 PM

FRI

03/15/19

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CITRUS

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07:00:00 PM

Weeki Wachee High School Hornets MON

03/11/19

JV BASEBALL

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by ANDY VILLAMARZO Photography by ALICE MARY HERDEN

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.

Calling all Toms!

The turkey hunters in south Florida have been in the woods busting beaks and filling skillets for a couple of weeks now. I’m getting reports rolling in from many of my friends telling me that the breeding season is in full swing down that way with some mighty impressive trophies. Here, in our hunting zone, which is anywhere north of State Road 70, the birds are just beginning to fire up and that means big things are in store for our season opener.

The woods have been alive with the gobblers herding their flocks and I’m excited. The 2019 season is kicking off this weekend with the two day youth season, which is a great gift to the kids from our Florida Wildlife Commission, to allow them to take to the woods for their own chance at calling in a gobbler for their family’s table, but without having to do so in competition with the adults. Happily, I get to take advantage of this weekend, sort of a dress rehearsal for me, by guiding a youth to his first tom.

I was asked by a member of the 10can hunting team, who is organizing youth hunting opportunities on behalf of the FWC a few weeks back for help getting one of their participants a gobbler. I was very happy to assist and it works out well that the property they are hunting, happens to be one that I’m fairly intimate with and have taken some impressive old longbeards from in the past. I’ll give an update next week to let you know how my assigned youth did!

Early season is an exciting time as the birds are fired up and I use loud exciting calls to get a gobblers attention. I make my own callers and have a new box call I just finished sanding and tuning that is sounding perfect.

I’ll be using it in the mornings as the turkeys fly down to try to bring in a big boss tom right off of the limb. If he doesn’t come on the run and gets henned-up with a harem it’ll be a few hours before he’s bred the receptive ones and breaks away in search of one last piece of tailfeather. These late morning birds are the most vulnerable. That’s when I’m trading up my box call for a pot and glass call made by Spring King calls.

I was contacted a while back and asked to use one of their calls to offer some feedback and I gave them a two thumbs up. It’s got a soft and subtle yelp which is an all-natural sound you won’t find on the shelves in one of the mass-market chain stores. So, for late morning gobblers, desperate for a hen, I’m going to let that King sing. I’m pretty well

And then there was one. That lone Hernando County prep basketball team still playing as of Monday March 4 is Nature Coast Technical High School. The Sharks were able to punch their ticket after defeating Palatka 60-53 in the Class 6A, Region 2 final. For Nature Coast, this is their second time reaching states, with the other coming in 2012.

Nature Coast entered the state semifinal with an overall record of 24-5 and some could say the Sharks’ toughest test of the postseason came in the opening round in a 4643 win versus Holiday Anclote. A second round blowout against district rival Crystal River and solid victory over Palatka landed Nature Coast it’s second ever berth at states. The state semifinal took place in Lakeland on Wednesday night against Stranahan High School. The winner between Nature Coast-Stranahan will face the winner of the opposite state semifinal between St. Petersburg Lakewood-Paxson School. (As of this writing, the state semifinal has not yet been played. Results will be posted on our website, hernandosun.com and we’ll be carrying the state semifinal game coverage next week) Andy Villamarzo can be reached at andyvillamarzo@ gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @avillamarzo.

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confident, I’m going to have a great time in the woods with this call.

If you haven’t tried calling turkeys, there are only three vocalizations you need to master on your call to hunt them with success. Yelps, clucks and purrs. Yelps strung together five or seven at a time in a rhythm to mimic a hen searching for a mate.

Clucks are simply a casual call as if to say, “Hey, I’m over here,” and purrs are the sound of content and feeding turkeys which when that big tom is hung up out of range, looking for the hen he thought was calling to him. Soft feeding purrs will sometimes draw him nearer to see if he can find that receptive hen while she is searching for her lunch.

Find digital recordings of these, as well as a full range of turkey vocalizations at the National Wild Turkey Federation website, www.NWTF. org, to listen and practice mimicking on your own callers.

As always, I’d love to hear about your own outdoor adventures and maybe see a photo or two of your successes at Toby@HernandoSun. com.

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Toby posing with five year old Paige Miller after taking her first gobbler during a youth weekend hunt.

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Carlisle’s Meat Market has moved, expanded

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Rocco Maglio, Software Engineer and Cybersecurity Professional

Cybersecurity needs to move beyond the wall

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n Medieval Times, security was provided by a wall around the city. The wall protected the residents of the city from invaders, the wall held them at bay. It is rare to find a city from this time that is not surrounded by a wall. The gate in the wall controlled who could come in and out of the city. This is the model by which many networks have been secured, especially home networks. The only means of protection is the firewall between the network and the Internet.

The problem with this is that once an attacker is within the the firewall or city wall in the analogy they are free to move around and wreak havoc. Once something makes it inside all is lost, look at what happened to Troy. Once the Greek soldiers hidden in the Trojan horse made it inside the city, they were able to open the gate and let the invaders inside. The story of the Trojan Horse is why malware that tricks you into installing it on your computer is called a Trojan.

Hackers and Penetration Testers call this moving horizontally. Once they can infect a device on the target network they can then move to other devices. Many devices expect the other devices on the network to be trustworthy. Coffee makers take simple commands over the network, usually sent by a smartphone app, but any device can send them. The commands can be sent to the coffeemaker causing it to continue filling the pot until it overflows and many of them will continue to brew until they run out of water.

There are devices/software that can detect and alert you to changes in behavior of devices on your network. They first establish a baseline of the behavior that is normal and then alerts when any device on the network’s behavior changes.

These are referred to as Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). Some of these devices can even attempt to isolate or mitigate the issue.

One thing to remember is that like any analogy, comparing a firewall to the city wall has issues. You can unplug from the Internet and the attacker is gone. Since the attacker virtually entered, when you disconnect from the internet, they are no longer there.

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In late 2017, the family-run butcher shop Carlisle’s Neighborhood Meat Market opened their doors in Brooksville. The new venture offered the best quality meats not normally found in supermarkets and with very competitive prices. Carlisle’s USDA quality meats, are natural and hormone free.

The proprietors are Robert ‘Mitch’ Carlisle, his wife Elaine along with business partners Mitchell L. Smith Jr. and Kimberly Smith. Naturally, the meat market was a full-blown success and now Carlisle is proud to say they’ve moved on — to new, larger premises and lots of new customers. The new location is at 7635 Horse Lake Rd Brooksville, Fl 34601.

Carlisle is the epitome of an aproned butcher and he and all the staff are more than ready to advise customers on how to best prepare the special cut of meat.

“I want to be the butcher customers can approach and get advice on cooking their crown roast of pork or prime rib.” said Carlisle.

Inside Carlisle’s new shop is spotlessly clean. Gleaming white, stainless steel display cabinets are bursting with a selection of beef prime cuts, pork, duck, chicken, top quality rashers of bacon, gourmet burger patties and handmade sausages in several different flavors. The burgers and sausages are made fresh every morning. Burgers come in IF YOU GO flavors of bacon, cheddar, sweet onion, western and 7635 Horse Lake Rd bleu cheese flavors. VarietBrooksville, Fl 34601 ies of homemade sausages are Tuscan garlic, cherry, Phone: Italian, Jalapeño spicy and (352) 593-5483 roasted pineapple.

“On special price today Hours: are our 60 day, wet-aged Monday 9-5, Black Angus ribeye Tuesday thru Friday 9-6 , steaks,” said Carlisle. “I Saturday 9-5 only offer Omaha beef Closed Sunday USDA inspected prime Carlislesmeatmarket.com beef, a grade that most https://www.facebook. chain grocery stores do not com/carlislesmeatmarket/ stock.

Along a back wall, stands a bank of gleaming glass and steel cabinets with the more exotic meats that include venison, buffalo, elk, duck, gator, rabbit, quail, frog legs, and Ahi tuna and wild salmon.

New additions at Carlisle’s include smoked fish, free range eggs, minced garlic and creamy butter by the pound.

Customers can also buy burger buns, potatoes, onions and homemade potato salad to make a one-stop buying experience.

For customers who want the more unusual cuts of meat, Carlisle can source them for you.

“Let me know what you want to make, what you want it to look like, or what you want it to taste like, I can sort it out,” Carlisle said.

One new customer commented: “A friend of mine spoke so very highly about this shop that I’ve driven all the way from Homosassa to check out the beef,” said Lonnie . “I don’t mind driving the extra distance or paying extra dollars when I know I’m going to get top grade meat.”

Another venture is underway to convert a corner of the shop to begin making deli sandwiches like Cubans, Italian and Turkey. Plus, the shop has a perfect outdoor seating area where customers can linger and enjoy their sandwiches.

Visit their Facebook page for future dates. https://www.facebook.com/carlislesmeatmarket/

Special cuts of superior grade meats and poultry at Carlisle’s Meat Market.

Robert ‘Mitch) Carlisle offers handmade sausages and burgers in a variety of flavours made fresh daily.

The meat market is planning to open a lunch deli soon and patrons can eat leisurely in the outside patio.

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Walter Butler III: Kentucky Colonel Honoree

C#10318491 Pine is a black and white DSH male cat, approximately 2 years old. If you’re looking for a “Barn Cat”, this is your boy! For those living in more rural areas of the county, please consider Pine as your “mouser”. He is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, FeLV tested and has a 1-yr county animal license. Visiting hours are Tu-Fr 9:30-4:30 and Sat 10-3.

ABOVE: Kentucky Colonels (L to R) Richard Sanvenero, Godfrey Eason, Walter Butler III, Nick Morana, John Shaw, Dave Shaw and Jim McDonald. BELOW: The Hernando Harmonizers performing for the occasion.

By LISA MACNEIL HERNANDO SUN WRITER D#10317271 Sasha is a beautiful tan and white terrier mix, approximately 10 years young and 55 lbs. Sasha enjoys being “Queen of the House” and must be an only pet. She was adopted in November as an animal aggressive dog and was returned to shelter in December because she bit another dog that was charging her. Sasha has been at the shelter since September and is more than ready for a new home. She is very depressed back in shelter care and has lost 11 lbs. since her initial adoption. As a result, she is being fed twice a day. She’s a very loving dog and spends some of her time visiting residents at the local nursing homes.

Sasha is a sweet gal who needs that one special family who can provide the home environment she needs.

Please help this deserving senior find a soft, comfortable place to lay her head at night knowing she’ll be safe and cared for in her remaining years.

Sasha is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and has a 1-yr county animal license.

The title Kentucky Colonel dates back to around 1813. The Kentucky Militia had just returned from a highly successful campaign during the War of 1812. When the Militia disbanded, Governor Isaac Shelby commissioned Charles S. Todd, one of his officers in the campaign, as an Aide-de-Camp on the governor’s staff. Todd’s official rank and grade was Colonel.

While early Colonels actually served military roles, the position took on a more ceremonial function in the late 1800’s. Colonels in uniform attended functions at the Governor’s mansion and stood as symbolic guards at state events and the like.

In the late 1920’s, a group of Colonels started talking about forming a “society.”

Governor Flem Sampson gave his blessings to the project and late one Saturday afternoon in May of 1931, the first meeting of what would eventually become the Kentucky Colonels was held in Frankfort. “ ‘Formulate a society to more closely band together this group into a great non-political brotherhood for the advancement of Kentucky and Kentuckians,’ Governor Sampson challenged. And they did. Minutes of the early meetings

confirm that charitable programs were to be a central part of the organization.

Social events would also play an important role. The group held a Derby Eve dinner for the first time in 1932.”

(From kycolonels.org/about-us/history) A decade ago, Walter Butler III started his computer business in a 10’ x 10’ booth at Towne Center Mall. Throughout the years, Butler has become well-known in his community involvement and outreach. As well, his business has thrived.

These days, Butler’s shop has grown to require more real estate at the Towne

D#10318772 Caroline is a red and white terrier mix, approximately 3 years young.

She was found in Spring Hill and brought into shelter care in January. Upon intake, she was extremely scared and staff and volunteers alike have been working with her to build confidence and trust with those around her. Although she’s making progress, she will need an owner who is patient and kind, and able to give her the structure and TLC she so desperately needs. In the right home, this loving girl will blossom and become the awesome dog that she is!

Caroline is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and has a 1-yr county animal license.

Adoption fees are $50 for adult dogs over 25 pounds, $70 for puppies and small dogs under 25 pounds, $25 for heartworm positive and senior dogs, $20 for adult cats and $40 for kittens. For more information/availability on these beautiful pets, please contact Hernando County Animal Services at 352-796-5062, or AC@hernando. fl.us.

Square Mall, and a large portion of the crowd that gathered to witness his acceptance of the Kentucky Colonel Honor are devoted customers.

The ceremony opened with entertainment by four members of the Hernando Harmonizers, and was attended by other Kentucky Colonel honorees, along with a number of friends and family in the crowd.

Butler, a Desert Storm veteran accepted this honor by saying, “This award, I am so humbled and so honored to be receiving. It’s a difficult award to receive, because you have to tell everyone what you’ve done in order to receive it. So many times we are just moving out of the goodness of our heart and we are helping and extending our hand because we are in a position to do so.

We know that there is need throughout the globe, in the US, in our state, in our counties, in our towns, in our neighborhoods. A lot of the need is identifiable and I feel because I have been blessed. It is my duty, it is my honor to extend my hand out, and help those who are in need.”

Butler acknowledged the crowd in attendance as being many people who he’s assisted over the years. He also praised his wife of fifteen years, “Behind every great man stands a great woman.”

“My promise is to move forward and continue to work harder than I have before to make a difference in our communities and our town, and to help young children that are in need.”

Walter Butler III with Nick Morana.

This story is reprinted in its entirety from our March 1, 2019 issue due to an error. We apologize to Mr. Butler for the error and we are grateful for his understanding.

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the story of the USS Dorchester, which was on its way to Greenland from Newfoundland with 902 service men, merchant seamen and civilian workers. The Dorchester was at capacity. Once a luxury cruise ship, the USS Dorchester was converted to an Army transport ship.

Part of the SG-19 convoy, the Dorchester was escorted by three Coast Guard Cutters, Tampa, Escanaba and Comanche.

Dorchester’s Captain, Hans Danielson was concerned and cautious. He knew he was in dangerous waters when the Tampa reported submarines nearby.

German U-Boats were well-known in the area, and several ships had been lost to their offense.

Only 150 miles from its Greenland destination, the Dorchester, Captain Danielson told the men aboard to sleep in their clothing, and to keep their life jackets on. Many soldiers sleeping deep in the ship’s hull disregarded that order because of the engine’s heat. Others ignored it because the life jackets were just uncomfortable.

On February 3, at 12:55 AM a periscope broke the chilly Atlantic waters.

Through the crosshairs, the officer aboard the German sub, U-223, spotted the Dorchester. The sub approached the convoy on the surface. After identifying and targeting the ship, he gave orders to fire torpedoes. Three were fired.

The first, decisive and deadly, struck the starboard side of mid-ship, far below the water’s line.

Captain Danielson alerted that the Dorchester was taking on water rapidly and sinking, gave the order to abandon ship. In less than twenty minutes, the Dorchesters slipped beneath the Atlantic’s icy waters.

While communications were knocked out to the escorting vessels, the Comanche saw the flash of the explosion and responded, and rescued 97 survivors. Escanaba circled the Dorchester and rescued another 132. The Tampa continued on, escorting the remaining two ships.

Aboard the Dorchester, panic and chaos had set in.

The blast had killed scores of men, and many others were seriously wounded. Others, stung by the explosion were groping in the darkness.

Those sleeping without clothing rushed topside, where they were confronted first by the icy Atlantic air, then by the knowledge that death awaited them.

Men jumped from the ship into lifeboats,

Deacon Clyde Rosten of the Nativity Lutheran Church introduced Chaplain Clark V. Poling as a leader of the Dutch Reformed Church - a protestant denomination which began in the Chaplain Netherlands.

Poling Poling was the seventh generation of his family to be ordained in the church.

When war came, he was Spiritual leaders lit a candle for each Chaplain during the anxious to go, but not as a ceremony on Sunday March 3, 2019. chaplain. “I’m not going to hide behind the church overcrowding to the point shores of the United States, in some safe office. I’ll of capsizing, according to the nation was stunned by go to the firing line,” he eyewitnesses. Other rafts, the magnitude of the trage- told his father. The elder tossed into the Atlantic, dy, and the heroic conduct Poling replied, “Don’t you drifted away before solof the Four Chaplains. know that Chaplains have diers could even get into That night, Rabbi Goode, the highest mortality rate them.

Reverend Fox, Reverof all?” Before Poling Through the pandeend Poling and Father left for duty, he said, “Pray monium, according to Washington passed life’s for me. Not for my safe those present, four Army ultimate test. In doing so, return, that wouldn’t be chaplains brought hope in they became the example fair … just pray that I will despair, light in darkness. of extraordinary faith, be adequate.” His service Those chaplains were courage and selflessness. began on June 10, 1942.

Lieutenant George L. Fox, Rabbi Reb Tuvia of TemEdward Sweeney of a Methodist, Lieutenant ple Beth David lit a candle the St. Vincent De Paul Alexander D. Goode, in memory of Chaplain Al- Catholic Church recounted Jewish, Lieutenant John exander D. Goode. Goode the story of Chaplain John P. Washington, Roman was an outstanding athlete P. Washington, who grew Catholic, and Lieutenant and scholar, up “poor, scrappy and Clark V. Poling, Dutch Goode was determined in Reformed. known for his the toughest A young private found laughter and section of himself floating in oillove of life.

Newark, smeared waters, surround- While studying NJ. Washed by bodies. “I could to be a Rabbi, ington, who hear men crying, pleading, Goode joined was blessed Chaplain praying … I could also the National Goode with a sunny hear chaplains preaching Guard. The disposition Chaplain courage. Their voices return of the Wahington and beautiwere the only thing that body of the Unknown Sol- ful singing kept me going. dier had a profound effect voice, was Petty Officer John on Goode; he walked thirty one of nine children born Mahoney tried to re-enter miles to attend the cereto Irish immigrants. He the cabin, but Rabbi Goode mony because he thought also loved a good fight, and stopped him. Mahoney, it showed more respect was the leader of a gang concerned about the cold, than driving or taking a when he was called to the told the Rabbi he had forbus. Goode had married his priesthood. gotten his gloves. Rabbi high school sweetheart, and Washington was playGoode told Mahoney, “I was serving in a Synaing ball with children in have two pairs,” then gave gogue in York, PA when his parrish and organizing the petty officer his only WWII started. He began sports teams when the war pair of gloves. active duty on August 9, broke out. He began active By the time Mahoney 1942. duty on May 9, 1942. It realized that Rabbi Goode Reverend Greg Freeze of is said that his wonderful didn’t conveniently carry the First United Methodist voice, raised in song and two sets of gloves, most Church told the story of prayer to comfort those of the men were topside, Chaplain George L. Fox, around him, could be heard and the chaplains and other who was the oldest of the until his final moments. crewmen were handing out four. Fox beTony Graham of the lifejackets. gan his service Hernando County Veterans’ According to witnessin the Army services lit a candle for the es, the actions of the four in 1917, and other 672 servicemen who chaplains constitute one earned a Silver perished that day. There of the purest spiritual and Star for rescuwere 230 survivors of the ethical acts a person can ing a soldier tragedy who lived to tell Chaplain Fox make. When handing out from a battle the story of the brave chaplife jackets, Rabbi Goode field filled with lains who gave all for their did not call out for a Jew, poisonous gas, fellow shipmates.

Father Washington did not the Croix De Guerre for Following the honors, call out for a Catholic, nor withstanding an artillery Fran Finley was recognized did Reverends Fox and barrage and a Purple Heart for her work in organizing Poling call out for a Protfor being wounded in the ceremony. Also recogestant. They simply gave battle. nized were Annette Snyder the life jackets to the next Fox was a successful and John Motzer. man in line. accountant and family man from Vermont who was Donations will be sent to Only 230 survived. ordained as a Methodist Four Chaplains Memorial minister before WWII. Foundation 1201 ConstiAs the ship went down, When the war started, he tution Ave. The Navy Yardthe chaplains banded said to his wife, “I’ve got Bldg. 649 Philadelphia, together in prayer and sang to go … they need me.”

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Dade Battlefield Society commemorating World War II for over 20 years ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Since 1995, Members of Dade Battlefield Society have been organizing the World War II event at the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park and as each year goes by, more and more living historians take a role in re-enacting the World War II history.

“We are sharing the culture of times of the 1940s particularly during the war years, not only military culture but civilian culture,” said Steven Rinck President of the Dade Battlefield Society.

Popular battle scrimmages of German versus Allied forces took place during this event. However, Mr. Rinck explained that recently there have been concerns over these scrimmages due to the appearance of (WWII era) 20th-century weapons.

“We still have our weapons here, but we don’t fire them anymore for that purpose,” Rinck said.

“I think it’s a blessing in disguise,” Rinck said.

“This has encouraged us to produce more activities for the public.”

Dade Battlefield Society added two new features to the event, a mini USO show and a comedy team performing as George Burns and Gracie Allen.

During events like these, some living historians also interact with the public as a ‘first-person,’ meaning they are acting as though they are currently in that era. They will hold a conversation as if they are that civilian or soldier during that time period.

The event featured re-enactors portraying all units of the military from different backgrounds.

Reenactor Aldis Grauds portrayed Bruno Ulmanis, the Unit Commander of the First SS Pz.Pi.Battalion 1.2nd, a WWII German Reenactment Unit.

During the event, his unit was showing a representation of what

A living historian holds a package of Lifesavers® candy. During World War II, over 20 million boxes of LifeSavers® were packed into military field rations.

Aldis Grauds portraying Bruno Ulmanis. Grauds has been reenacting for eight years.

the First SS would be do while off the front lines, during rest and relaxation.

“We portray a pionier unit. Basically we were sent out to disrupt tanks, barricades and blow things up,” Grauds explained.

“We have a wide variety of original pieces (tools and equipment) that we display of that particular unit.”

Grauds also stated, anything that has to do with a historical aspect is important and that we tend to forget our history.

“It’s extremely important to share the information, to share how a combat soldier lived on their side,” Grauds said.

Visitors could hear music from the 1940s over the intercom as men and women reenactors wearing WWII era apparel and uniforms

performed daily routines.

Each site had a representation of authentic memorabilia during WWII with living historians available to answer any questions as well as to provide educational information.

“Our country is almost 250 years old, and we have to remember that it wasn’t developed the day before yesterday.

There are also lessons from that time we need to maintain,” said Rinck.

Dade Battlefield Society is a nonprofit organization that produces three major events every year; Dade Battlefield, World War II, Pioneer Day Camp, for more information about the Dade Battlefield Society and upcoming events visit their website at https:// www.dadebattlefield.com/

Just Poets enjoy the art of writing poems and sharing them with others. The group meets at the West Hernando Branch Library located at 6335 Blackbird Ave. Meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 3 pm.

Just Poets exhibit their poems in The Uptown Art Gallery at Brooksville City Hall. New members are always welcome at Just Poets. The club thanks the HERNANDO SUN for the opportunity to share our writings with you.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: 19 DR 237

Case No.: 2019 DR 214

CASE NO.: 18-000376-CA

Tayler Stamback, Petitioner, and Elias Stamback, Respondent,

Joy C. McElwee, Petitioner, and Patrick J. McElwee, Respondent,

INTERN LOAN HOLDINGS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

HOLLAR IF U R HUNGRY NOW, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; DONALD E. SNYDER, JR., an Individual; JOANNE M. SNYDER, an Individual; REGENCY OAKS CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida not for profit corporation; JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, as Unknown Tenants; and any unknown heirs, devisees, grantees, creditors, and other unknown persons, unknown entities, unknown parties or unknown spouses claiming by, through or under any of the above-named Defendants, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Elias Stamback 4221 Norcrest Ln; Elfers FL YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Tayler Stamback whose address is 2310 Holston Ave, Spring Hill, FL 34608 on or before 3/18/2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main St.; Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: None Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: 2/4/2019 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Doug Chorvat. Jr. By: /s/ JBT Deputy Clerk (02/15/2019), (02/22/2019), (03/01/2019), (03/08/2019), (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019)

TO: Patrick J. McElwee 805 Roberta Ave; Brooksville, FL 34601 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Joy C. McElwee whose address is 919 Cedar Dr; Brooksville, FL 34601 on or before 3/25/2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main St.; Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)

Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: 2/11/2019 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Doug Chorvat. Jr. By: /s/ Glenda Graves Deputy Clerk (02/15/2019), (02/22/2019), (03/01/2019), (03/08/2019), (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019)

Notice of Public Sale

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Storage King USA at 3663 Commercial Way Spring Hill, Fl. 34606 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes).

The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on March 25th, 2019 at 9:00 am. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (AU4167) and StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 15% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $100 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids.

The property to be sold is described as “general household items”, unless otherwise noted. Unit #0017 Tara Allegretto, #0197 Gerald Costa

Notice is hereby given that Sunshine Auto Investment Group LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "B & L Auto Repair" located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

NOTICE OF SALE (Publish in Hernando Sun) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Consent Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 22, 2019, in this cause, in the Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial Circuit in and for Hernando County, Florida, wherein Intern Loan Holdings, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, and Hollar If U R Hungry Now, LLC; Donald E. Snyder, Jr.; Joanne M. Snyder; John Doe and Jane Doe, as Unknown Tenants, are Defendants, I will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Room 245, Brooksville, FL at 11:00 am on the 28th day of May, 2019, the following descripted property as set forth in the Summary Final Judgment, to wit: Lot 1, Regency Oaks, Unit One, a subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 46 through 48, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida.

IF YOU ARE A SUBORDINATE LIEN HOLDER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER, CLAIMING A RIGHT TO FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Hernando County Courthouse, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601, Telephone (352) 7544402, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

(03/08/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Jeremiah Jagernauth, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "Jeremiah’s Property Maintenance" 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.

WITNESS my hand and Seal of the Court on 14 day of February, 2019.

DOUG CHOVAT, JR. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis As Deputy Clerk (03/01/2019), (03/08/2019)

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Kristina Gonzalez, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "Kristina Gonzalez Massage & Bodywork" 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.

Notice is hereby given that Robert Crowe, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "Blue Canoe Estate Sales & Liquidations LLC" located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Ricardo Erasmo Garza, Deceased, were issued on February 22, 2019, in Cause No. 19000144CPAXMX, pending in the Circuit Court of the Fifth (5th) Judicial Circuit of Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601, to the decedent’s personal representative, Maria Delfina Garza. Her address is: 15002 Lakeview Dr, Houston, Texas 77040-1327. The name and address of the personal representative’s attorney is set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2019 DR 305 Civil Division Laurel E. Frye, Petitioner, and Itzhak Ginnati, Respondent,

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YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: The Petitioner, Laurel E. Frye, whose address is: 38841 Burger Lane, Dade City, FL 33523 P.O. Box 744 Trilby, FL 33593 P.O. Box 744 Trilby, FL 33593, On or before March 26, 2019 and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings Dated: 2/12/2019 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Doug Chorvat. Jr. As Deputy Clerk, /s/ K Goldstein (02/15/2019), (02/22/2019), (03/01/2019), (03/08/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 18 CA 1002 CARPENTER COMPANIES FLORIDA, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, Plaintiff, v.

JOAQUIN SANCHEZ MORAN, REGIMIO SOBRINO PELAEZ, FRANCISCO MEDINA GARCIA, ALBASA LAND & INVESTMENTS CORP., a revoked Puerto Rico corporation, K&S DEVELOPMENT, INC., a dissolved Florida corporation, COUNTY PROPERTY, INC. a dissolved Florida corporation, SUNCOAST SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION n/k/a SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION, and HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: JOAQUIN SANCHEZ MORAN, REGIMIO SOBRINO PELAEZ, FRANCISCO MEDINA GARCIA, ALBASA LAND & INVESTMENTS CORP., K&S DEVELOPMENT, INC. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to quiet title with respect to the following described real property in Hernando County, Florida: Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, Block 2, Lots 20, 21, 22 and 23, Block 3, Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, Block 4 and Lots 14 and 15, Block 5 of Hill N’ Dale,Unit 3, as per Plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 17, Pages 46-47, inclusive, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida

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Forand, Anthony Waugaman, Zachary Rice, Quinn Mallory Hunt and Christopher Raffield; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Alford Lacortiglia and Jim Lacortiglia; sister, Hazel Summit.;Cason Grady Terrence Hunt, June 12, 1955 - Feb 21, 2019 A father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and brother, is survived by his daughters, Tyeesha Hunt, Januery Lewis son in law Tyrone Martin, Deanna Hunt-Parson and son in-law Carl , his son, Terrence Lamar Hunt, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grand, his nephews Michael and Reginald Hunt, his brother, Daniel and sister Carol. He was preceded in death by his brother Reginald and his parents and by many who knew and loved him.; Cason Schmitt Alice M., age 68, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She is survived by her son, Carl; and 2 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Taylor William “Zack” Zackery Sr., age 65, of Brooksville, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He is survived by his children, William Jr., Andrew, Marcus(Lacy), Gary (Clista), Michele (Jason) and Chyna and many grandchildren. Src; Merritt Kroeger Barbara Ann, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Src; Turner Lee Gloria A., passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. Src; Turner

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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 April 12, 2019, 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: CARPENTER COMPANIES FLORIDA, LLC v. JOAQUIN SANCHEZ MORAN, REGIMIO SOBRINO PELAEZ, FRANCISCO MEDINA GARCIA, ALBASA LAND & INVESTMENTS CORP., K&S DEVELOPMENT, INC., et al.

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ADDENDUM ITEMS NONE CITIZEN INPUT ON GENERAL TOPICS (PINK FORMS) Pam Everett: She was concerned about a workshop item about a committee to do the right thing. “We should already be doing the one on one with the teachers and student relationships.”

Uniformity of schoolsschools get their own say, but we need to have some kind of guideline where we’re all level across the board.

She referred to dress code rules between schools.

This affects school choice because parents may choose to send their children to a school because they are more lenient. We need to get on the same page.

Danielle Underwood: Spoke about emails sent to Mr. Stratton. “We are forwarding you stuff that comes from teachers. I wasn’t even aware of what was going on. There are teachers that are afraid to come forward.

Why I don’t know. I find you very approachable so I don’t understand why- but they are coming from teachers.”

She congratulated Spring Hill Elementary and Mr. Maine for the amazing things they are doing. She then remarked that ESE students are falling through the cracks. There are students not being properly identified and remediated. IEPs are not being followed and who is held accountable, she questioned.

Zanios Jim Chris, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Src Turner Susanne E. Sinkovits age 83 of Spring Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She is survived by daughter, Angelika (Jeremiah); sons, Friedrich (Judy), Franz (Carol) and Anton (Lucy); 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Src; Downing Zoretic Thomas “Tom” Joseph Jr., age 83, of Brooksville, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. He was a United States Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Lee Zoretic and son, Todd James Zoretic. He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, David (Jeannette), Thomas (Lauren), Sharon (James), Jennifer; 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Src; Merritt Fracalossi Donna L., passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Src; Turner Rifino Nanette Rose, age 82 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019.

She is survived by her husband, Angelo; sons, Ricardo (Carmela), Angelo Jr. (Teresa) and Salvatore; daughter, Nancy; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Src; Downing Spires Florence Diane, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Src; Turner Hoover Retter G., passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Src; Turner

visited with the 4th grade environmental science students. Report from the achievement gap committeewe have a lot to be encouraged about and proud of.

Stratton: Visited Floyd and Chocachatti. Microsociety at Chocachatti is truly amazing.

Sat in on their court. Echoed Ms. Hatch’s comments about the achievement gap committee report. A testament to the incredible things our staff and students do on a regular basis- all in the name of making a connection with each other- beyond an achievement point.

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Classifieds Shopping center mgmt company needs part-time handyman for small repairs.

Must have own transportation some tools. Background check. Frontier Mgmt - 901-853-1250 HUGE MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE BROOKSVILLE When: Saturday, March 9th from 8am - 1pm Where: 15043 Snow Memorial Hwy, Brooksville Selling: Antiques, Horse stuff, weed wacker, tools, clothes, and furniture Contact for more info: 352 201 9989

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I. 3561 : Technology Totals July 2018 - December 2018 1. Technology Totals Qtr 2 July 18 -Dec 18

$300 CASH CALL FOR DETAILS.

A total of $817,587 has been spent with $133,143 being instructional and $684,444 being administrative.

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J. 3562 : Second Quarter Lottery Report July 2018-December 2018 1. QTR-2 Lottery expenditure report 2018-19 Schools spent a total of 78,524.50.

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GENERAL COUNSEL No Comments SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS

Gus Guadagnino: Anthony Palmieri’s health is improving. He will be home tomorrow. “I’m sure he’ll be here at our next board meeting.

We miss you guy.”

Jimmy Lodato: Made several thank you’s.

Ryan Bradley: Thank you to Hernando High students who came to talk during workshop and congrats to science fair winners. Excited about the strong student delegate program this year.

Linda Prescott: Congratulations to Science Fair winners, Central High School’s Envirothon team and the History Fair winners, students who have received their college acceptance letters. Big thank you to school board delegate Ryan Bradley for the success of our student delegates.

Kay Hatch: Watching the growth of the students from one student delegate meeting to another was inspiring and encouraging. Ms. Hatch

GARDENER, HANDYMAN, LIGHT CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE Will provide tools and golf cart Must apply in person Call 813-713-5769 Riverdale Retreat 37323 Wood River Drive; Dade City, FL

WANTED LOW MILEAGE MINIVAN FROM PRIVATE OWNER Call: (352) 683-0299 (585) 298-4951 WORK BENCH FOR SALE Home made work bench with attached drill press and miter saw. In very good condition with very little use on machines. $300.00 value, selling for $100.00 cash. You pick up in Spring Lake area.

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OPINION DOMENICK J. MAGLIO, PH.D.

Letter to the editor

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

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Letter: For Sheriff Nienhuis, Ambition First

Traditional Realist

Intelligence without judgement, moral values and common sense is a disaster Our modern culture has fallen in love with academic intelligence.

As Baby’s parents’ brag how children can pick up foreign language words, memorize science and mathematical facts, recite poems, play complicated video games and do many things of interest to them.

As they get into the lower elementary grades, their interests become more specific. They might focus on language arts, math science or artistic interests but not more than one or two at a time. Often they are motivated in only one area and are reluctant to try other ones.

Children who have high-test scores on intelligence tests are often placed in special classes in public school. Their parents are delighted to celebrate their special mental abilities. Many of these bright young people will inform or demonstrate their special mental talents to others with little prompting. These potential academic whiz kids are usually verbally gifted in social situations but have deficiencies in other basic skills, common sense, judgment and moral values.

As the child gets matures he gravitates to higher education institutions and normally do very well in cloistered and protected “ivory tower” safe spaces. Some stay in academia others venture out into law, medicine, science, engineering, or other specialized institutions. Some do well in their chosen areas but others get bored and have difficulty moving into demanding structured employment.

The behavior of high IQ scoring students does not always match their academic excellence. Many of these students have difficulty navigating in the classroom, as their “social smarts” can be extremely deficient. The self-promotion of these academically bright students does not correlate with their ability to interact wisely or appropriately with others. Being a know-it-all often alienates others. Knowing when to hold one’s tongue goes against their thinking that they are superior to others.

Thinking before doing is a rare commodity when parents have over-valued their intelligence.

There are many variables that make up intelligence. Some scientists count 120 of them while most measure only a miniscule number of them. The way intelligence is defined has an impact on the test results. There are many people in mental and correctional institutions that have superior intelligence. Their cognitive abilities far exceed their impulse control, empathy, frustration tolerance, perseverence in areas difficult for them, and internalization of moral values. When a person has a special talent or proclivity it does not mean the person will make a positive contribution to one’s family or society. Bright individuals can use their powerful abilities for perversion, self-destructive behavior and evil acts rather than for positive contributions to society.

The ability to well in testing is a wonderful attribute to possess if used wisely. A brilliant professional can impress others by his skills but if he becomes addicted to a substance or is mean spirited it can ruin his life and that of others. Highly intelligent people like any others have to establish discipline and balance in their lives to maximize the special gift.

The parents should realize that a child born with an incredible ability is not necessarily assured of a successful future. It is the little things a parent or teacher does to teach life lessons that will keep 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.

Sheriff Al Nienhuis found himself basking in the spotlight again last week. Standing alongside the governor, he announced Hernando County’s participation in Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) 287(g) program. 287(g) empowers the Department of Homeland Security to deputize local law enforcement officers into doing the federal government’s dirty work.

Community trust is the most vital asset to local law enforcement. The 287(g) program has been criticized by both the Police Foundation and the International Association of Chiefs of Police for its potential to sever the bonds between departments and the communities they serve.

Ostensibly, participation is meant to make residents “safer”. Outside the fever dreams of anti-immigrant paranoia, however, it burdens Hernando County’s officers with the same conflicted interests as ICE. When upstanding undocumented residents are terrified of being deported, they are not going to cooperate with law enforcement against drug dealers, human traffickers, and labor law violators. Indeed, it is precisely this dual-role that precipitated the calls to “abolish ICE” – not from the “far left” but from within the agency itself – and re-separate the duties of enforcing immigration law and customs law.

What’s worse, 287(g) emboldens the worst impulses of officers. Since its inception, the 287(g) program has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum for increasing racial profiling by local departments wherever it has been implemented. In one infamous 2010 case in Cobb County, Georgia, a student with no criminal history was arrested for “disrupting the flow of traffic” and subjected to deportation.

None of that matters to the Sheriff, though.

At the same press conference, governor Ron DeSantis called on the state legislature to send him a bill outlawing so-called “sanctuary cities”.

Florida has no such sanctuaries, but never mind. Hernando County is to become the fifth of Florida’s sixty-seven counties to accept ICE’s yoke not because it will solve even a nonexistent problem, but in service of the Sheriff’s ambition.

It’s clear from the inane television ads reminding us to lock our doors – helpfully announcing

the Sheriff’s name, of course – that Mr. Nienhuis has higher ambitions. With a $10 million hole in the county’s budget, and officers who are apparently so overwhelmed with free time that the Sheriff is loaning them to the feds, perhaps it’s time the Board of County Commissioners considers reallocating some of the nearly $50 million of the county budget that goes to the HCSO. — Terence Truax, Brooksville Krystal Nash, Brooksville Brady Nash, Brooksville Letter on Solar Panel Farm In 2015 we bought 10 acres to enjoy quiet country life with our animals. Now we have to worry about 800 acres of solar panels moving in as our unsightly neighbor. Yes you read that correctly, it’s going to be the size of over 600 football fields. My neighbors and I will be attending the meeting at A&M university on Wednesday where they will be discussing it before making their vote on Thursday. I pray they don’t vote for it but if they do we will fight against it.

Not only will 800 acres of solar panels ruin our beautiful view, but they will face our houses 1/2 of the day with an eye piercing glare, the loud noise of the panels moving with the sun will hum through the air until the sun goes down, and worst of all the pesticides they must spray before, during, and after the construction of the panels will blow our way with the cool breeze we get every day in this hilly part of Brooksville.

This solar farm will butt up to Croom forest.

The pesticides they spray will not only affect the wildlife in the forests but also the bees and butterflies, and most importantly our horses who are outside 24/7. Don’t forget that Roundup, the most popular weed killer, causes cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, lupus, and other lovely diseases. And 800 acres will be sprayed with it and the wind will carry it right to my home from across the street. The county officials claim they will have no say in this but that is not true. If this vote goes through on Thursday then Duke energy needs to go through approvals through the county. We don’t want this in our backyard.” — Lisa Owens, Brooksville

In Plain Sight PART THREE OF THREE

Right after I took the back of my chair off, I had set it in front of the file cabinet in my office. A little later, when I decided it was in my way, I moved it to the dining room and set it in front of the bookshelf just on the other side of the wall. I remembered that.

And that’s where I went to get it. But it wasn’t there.

And no, I didn’t pat my pockets, crawl on the floor, or check the refrigerator.

I did wonder, however, if I was remembering only that I had set it in front of a bookshelf, so I looked in my wife’s art room, but nope, and then I looked in the garage, and checked the patio, and finally opened my closet, which is big enough to hold such a thing. But it had vanished.

Madness was creeping in. It was after midnight and I had been up since six the previous morning.

I had already growled at the universe that, “This is taking too long!” with a few expletives while drilling through the broken bolts, and now the universe was playing games.

I began envisioning all kinds of scenarios; the most believable was that I had taken the back out to the end of our driveway for the garbage collectors.

Over the months I had thought about getting rid of the chair and buying a new one. But I couldn’t believe I did that, and just as I thought I should check out there anyway, I looked at my mouse and suddenly started to remember what had happened.

When I had been on my way to the garage to check the fridge for my missing mouse, I found the cat in the dining room the person on the right track to maximize their talents and ability in the area they chose.

Everyone is unique and should have time to develop and strengthen every aspect of his existence. Intelligence in our modern era is being over emphasized placing many children on a crash course with reality.

The best approach to avoid this is to help the child become well rounded in as many areas as possible. The parents should evaluate all aspects of the emotional,

GOOFY STUFF

By VINCENT CARDEGIN using the back of my chair as a scratching post. The cat was not allowed in my office, and I’d spent quite a bit of money on cans of air to make sure she understood that.

But here was an opportunity for her to damage something of mine without going in there.

I shooed the cat away, carried the back out to the garage, set it down, and immediately pursued my distraction of finding my mouse.

All of that came back to me as a memory of a dream, and I was sure I was wrong. After all, I had looked in the garage and it wasn’t there. Still, with each step through the house I grew more and more sure of the event. I opened the garage door and looked around. No back of my chair. I stepped in and looked around. No back. I stopped in front of the refrigerator, resisted the urge to look inside, turned to my left...and there it was!

social, listening, obedience, frustration tolerance skills of their child and make adjustments to help him to fill in the gaps.

Without a solid moral compass, accurate judgment of all types of situations and basic common sense a bright academic person will be extremely vulnerable to making poor choices. Even though these children can be manipulators, they can be exploited by devious others for their own personal needs and interests rather than for the child’s interests.

My chair is blue, and I had set the back in front of a stack of three blue storage tubs, the plastic kind you can usually find at any big store. The back of my chair is made up of three overlapping cushions, and the dark line between the top and middle cushions perfectly matched the dark line between the top and bottom of the two lower tubs. It was invisible to me, though I think its invisibility was due mainly to my not remembering that I put it exactly there.

Still, I can’t describe the sizzling rush of chemical revelation my brain experienced when I finally saw it.

It might have been similar to what those two fellow associates felt when they finally saw the forklift. All I know is that I was so happy I took a break, and I even apologized to the universe.

By one-thirty I had my chair back together, my tools put up, a party pizza in the oven, my computer primed for an episode of a dinosaur documentary...and I couldn’t find my phone.

(It was in my back pocket.

I never put it in my back pocket. Well, once, when I was crawling around hunting for my mouse.)

It is a parent’s responsibility to role model, teach and clearly explain the outcome of particular behavioral patterns. By constantly explaining and showing the ultimate results of drugging, lying, shirking responsibility, laziness, and a host of other negative behaviors, the youngster becomes aware of the consequences he will suffer from poor judgment. Parental training further solidifies his moral values, lifestyle decisions and social intelligence that will insulate the child from negative influences.

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

The transforming power of God’s truth

Most of us have heard that the Bible is a road-map for this life. I have not only listened to messages like this, but have spent much of my life proclaiming it.

Nonetheless, how many know that just because we believe something is true and are thoroughly convinced this is the path we should take, does not mean that we will always follow it? Take for example, we realize that eating right and daily exercise would be extremely beneficial to our health, but we seem to be experts of procrastination by consistently putting off until tomorrow what we should be doing today. I’m also guilty of this and then I walk around beating myself up from the condemnation of not doing what I know I should do. This is just one area that some of us struggle with among the vast subjects of opportunities that we face every day. So, what do we say when we know there is nothing more important than God’s word and still refuse to study it? The same is true with prayer as we all know there is nothing more powerful and yet many times we choose to put it off.

The reason why the Bible is so important to the human race is because it’s basically a reflection of who God is and a personal letter from him that explains what he wants from us. It contains true stories and words of divine wisdom which can strengthen, encourage, and lead us into his will. Learning and understanding the word of God illuminates our mind and opens our spiritual eyes so that we can see more clearly how to not only live an abundant life, but to also give him the honor and glory that he deserves. Since God is the creator of all things and has uniquely designed you and I, we should be grateful and consider him worthy to receive our deepest love and adoration.

The concept of absorbing God’s holy truth is a crucial part of the process of knowing him personally and opens the door for us to live in the awareness of his presence.

The Bible stands or falls as a whole. If a newspaper were routinely discovered to contain errors, it would be quickly discredited. It would make no difference to say, “all the errors are confined to page three” or “many of the stories we publish are probably not true.” For any publication to be reliable in any of its parts, it must be factual throughout. Why would we waste our time reading something that is fabricated? In the same way, if the Bible is inaccurate when it speaks of everything from geology to genealogy, why should it be trusted? It is either a trustworthy resource, or it is not. It’s clear to see who is behind all of this negative publicity as the devil is against God and commonly referred to as the enemy of our soul. He also understands the potential spiritual power that can be generated when someone reads and applies God’s word. This kingdom of darkness is aggressively working around the clock to prevent anyone from discovering the secrets and mysteries that God intended for us to know. The devil realizes that if the spiritual principals within the Bible can be dismissed and discredited as fictional fables, the possibility for salvation and victorious living are diminished. R.C. Sprout is quoted as saying, “It is fashionable in some academic circles to exercise scholarly criticism of the Bible. In so doing, scholars place themselves above the Bible and seek to correct it. If indeed the Bible is the word of God, nothing could be more arrogant. It is God who corrects us; we don’t correct him. We do not stand over God but under him.”I feel so strongly about the importance of absorbing God’s word that last year I went into the studio and recorded an 80 minute CD where I narrate over 100 encouraging and inspiring Bible passages. I realize it’s challenging for many people to sit read, so I’ve made this resource as an enjoyable alternative where anyone can just relax and soak in God’s truth. It has beautiful background music and is filled with scriptures about faith, healing, hope, and peace.

I would be glad to send this out free to anyone who is interested.

Billy Graham is quoted as saying, “Let us encourage all believers to feed on God’s word – it is nourishment for the soul.”

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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MAKE YOUR Readers’ Choice NOMINATIONS NOW! Dear Readers,

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One of the important activities of a community newspaper is to highlight successes in the community. We enjoy reporting on success, whether it is the success of a student, community member, organization or business. Our readers like to hear about success because it means they live in a thriving, growing community.

We just launched our Readers’ Choice awards in order to recognize these deserving businesses and organizations.

If we can highlight our local businesses for the quality services they provide, then residents are less likely to feel the need to travel outside of the county for those services.

We already have nearly 700 nominations, just one week since nominations began. People are excited about nominating their favorite businesses for the Reader’s Choice awards. Recognizing a local business or being recognized for success is something that makes people happy.

Don’t miss an opportunity to be recognized for your success. You can make as many nominations as you’d like until March 24. In the nomination phase, businesses are identified to be placed on the ballot. The voting phase will take place between April 12 and May 12.

You can peruse the categories on page 20, then select which categories you’d like to make nominations for. Write down the category and business name for each nomination.

For example if I were to nominate Blues Bash at the Ranch for Best Festival, I’d write:

LOCAL CATEGORIES:

“Recreation/ Festival/ Blues Bash at the Ranch” and then move on to the next nomination.

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Mail your nominations to Hernando Sun; PO Box 12203; Brooksville, FL 34603.

You can also make nominations online at hernandosun.com/rc.

The Hernando Sun Readers’ Choice logo with the mermaid was designed by our resident editor, publisher, and artist.

The mermaid gives the award a uniquely Hernando flare.

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