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Vincent House Hernando, building sustainability It’s been a little over 18 months since Vincent House Hernando opened their doors in Hernando County. In that time, they have built a successful clubhouse program for the rehabilitation or recovery of individuals who suffer from mental health challenges. The Vincent House motto is “Recovery through Work,” as members are given the tools and support they need to become employed and contribute to their community.

In February, Vincent House Hernando was granted a three year accreditation by Clubhouse International. This is an important step for the program’s long term sustainability. The Clubhouse International organization includes over 290 local Clubhouses in 32 countries around the world.

The clubhouse model itself has been in practice for over 65 years, beginning with a group of indi-

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The “Great Brooksvillian” recognition was first awarded in 2002. The first recipient was Alfred A. McKethan who died April 1, 2002. Since then there have been sixteen awards, some to life long residents of Brooksville and another to a person who left the area to change the world and succeeded. We are going to highlight the Great Brooksvillians in a series of articles.

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PAGE 16 Portrait of Alfred A. McKethan, Photographed on November 17, 1948.

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A participant at a recent class held on bleeding control learns how to pack 4 yards of Quikclot combat gauze into a wound to prevent further loss of blood.

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‘Stop the Bleed’ Save a Life

County health department and the Tampa Bay Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition launch new training initiative on bleeding control.

by SUE QUIGLEY HERNANDO SUN WRITER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Launched in October of 2015 by the White House, “Stop the Bleed” is a national awareness campaign and call to action the Hernando County Health Department is taking very seriously.

The initiative brings together a number of Federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and corporations to develop resources to train the public in bleeding control.

“Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby,” said Nina Mattei, the county’s health department Emergency Preparedness Director, who is instrumental in sharing the program in Hernando County. Participants from the county’s C.E.R.T. Volunteer

program learns how to use the C-A-T Tourniquet.

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SPORTS

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Alfred A. McKethan was born October 14, 1908. Around that time Hernando County’s first bank was established.

Hernando State Bank obtained its charter in 1905 with the help of of prominent citizens at the time including Merchant J. A. Jennings, Sheriff W. E. Law, Turpentine Operators L.B. Varn, G. W. Varn, and G. C. Varn, Aripeka Saw Mill president M. A. Amorous. Another person who helped with establishing the bank was William Sherman Jennings who was governor of Florida from 1901 to 1905 and a resident of Brooksville before being elected governor. James A. Jennings was the bank’s first president. William McKethan joined the bank in 1907. He became the president of the bank in 1924 and served until his passing in 1936.

After William McKethan passed away Mary Alice Hale McKethan served for many years on the Board of Directors of Hernando State Bank. She was one of the first women to serve in such a position. Mary Alice’s grandfather was See MCKETHAN, Page 4

There are many players that are deserving of recognition. Here are some that stood out to Hernando Sun sports reporter Andy Villamarzo during the 2018-2019 season.

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS WRITER PHOTOS BY CHERYL CLANTON

Hernando Sun All-County Boys Basketball Team Guard- Sincere Torain, Springstead, SR: The senior guard was the leading scorer for the Eagles in the 2018-2019 campaign, averaging 18.7 points per game. Torain’s average was good enough when facing any opponent and teamed up with his brother, Unique, the two gave Springstead a solid duo.

Weeki Wachee’s Shayleese Vazquez shoots against American Heritage in the state semifinal.

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Commissioners delve into several topics at planning workshop

Hernando Sun Staff & Contributors Julie B. Maglio: Editor, Publisher Rocco Maglio: Barrista, Publisher Sue Quigley: Layout and Writer Lisa MacNeil: Local Government and Community Cheryl Clanton: Photographer, Community and Sports Writer Andy Villamarzo: Sports Writer Melissa Fordyce: Community Writer Alice Mary Herden: Photographer, Community and Sports Writer Sarah Nachin: Community Writer Toby Benoit: Hunting Sports, Community Writer Kathryn Dentato: Government Writer Jessica Williams: Writer/Reporter Vincent Cardegin: Columnist Dr. Domenick Maglio, Columnist William Holland: Columnist

March 5, 2019 Hernando BOCC Planning Workshop

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At the regular meeting of February 12, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners decided to hold regular planning meetings to discuss upcoming agenda items, and to review items affecting the budget on a regular basis.

The first Planning Workshop was held on March 5, 2019 at the Hernando County Utilities Building.

The Planning Workshop is open to the public; however, there is no public input.

Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers opened the meeting by saying the goal of the meeting is for open discussion between commissioners and senior staff that were also present. “To have discussion, spur creativity and thoughts about these topics.” Rogers explained that there will be a summary at the end of this and future meetings, and some items added to future BOCC regular meeting agendas.

Rogers first addressed the County’s Strategic Plan, which was developed 5-6 years ago, and is updated annually. The annual update also includes recognition of accomplishments during the year. The first topic Rogers raised to board and staff is the Strategic Plan, and if it should be reviewed since some topics such as the funding of Sensitive Lands may no longer be relevant.

Planning Director Ron Pianta said that while no other preserves are expected to be purchased, that the county is still responsible for the maintenance of such lands, some of which are open to the public. The county also receives funding from the state for Land Management obligations. “Our goal is not to expand the budget … but to maintain what we have.”

Commissioner John Allocco suggested a revision to the Strategic Plan, perhaps instituting a two-tier system, the additional tier to include lower-priority objectives and initiatives.

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Mission, Vision, and Values - Hernando County’s Style and Character Commissioner Steve Champion began the discussion on the future growth of Hernando County. “I don’t want this county to look like Pasco. There’s going to be growth, we have a great county and people want to live here, but we have to be careful with the growth. We have to be careful of 40 to 50-foot lots, and some of the other stuff coming in to the county making us look more like Tampa and Pasco (county). I don’t think that’s an attractive future.”

Pianta reported that the priority of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan is to “maintain the character and feel and rural lifestyle of the rural area.” The challenge is to guard against “uncontained sprawl, which changes that feel.” The 2040 plan aims to guide that new growth occurs where there is existing infrastructure, and occur first in the urban areas where smaller lots and higher density should be.

Pianta added that the higher density growth is important because, typically, low-density growth does not pay for necessary services.

“It does on the higher end of the scale,” said Pianta. “Very expensive homes typically

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are paying for the services that they’re getting. At the lower end of the scale, you’re subsidizing those homes.

The tax dollars they generate do not cover the services they use.”

While Champion agreed with the practice of developing urban areas first, he still questions the amount of taxes paid in rural areas.

Champion reports paying more than $5000 in property taxes with only electricity and the road on which he lives as the only services maintained by the county. “We’ve done it before, and we’ve done it with the rural atmosphere … but to double our taxes in 14 years is just plain unacceptable.”

Pianta believes the tiered Strategic Plan will aid in the growth process, providing a plan while guiding priorities.

“We’re discussing growth and what kind of growth pays for itself.” Pianta added that the planning department wants to meet the expectations of the board, and not vary significantly when it comes to planning and zoning issues.

“I think all five of us agree with property rights,” John Allocco said, and asked the board where the ‘cutoff’ should be when balancing private property rights with the Comprehensive Plan and the general plan for growth for the county, as well as the financial model for the county. Allocco added that there is very little apartment-style housing available to offer to professionals who may want to move into Hernando County. Those with salaries above the median level who may not want to maintain a single-family home have few choices.

“I think the worst thing is to provide jobs for these people, and have them live in another county, because they’re not going to spend the money here.”

Commissioner Wayne Dukes spoke about the changing demographic of home-buyers. Millenials and other younger buyers are seeking smaller homes.

“That’s how we wound up with the 40-foot lots. We have to be cognizant that it’s going to be a ‘mixed bag.’

There are people (for which) the house is a place to sleep in, and that’s it.”

Chairman Jeff Holcomb thinks his district (which borders Powell Road to the north, County Line Road to the south, Mariner Blvd to the west, and Spring Lake Highway to the east) would be an ideal area for smaller lots and denser population. “It doesn’t make sense to have it in 10 acres off Kettering Road.” Holcomb also mentioned that home builders aren’t building these types of homes and developments at the present time, which leads to the question “When does government get involved?”

Allocco answered that the relationship with the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z), Board of County Commissioners and builders is key. “This commission isn’t excited about quarter-acre lots in the middle of the woods. They would like them to be much closer to a major (traffic) artery, where we’re attracting people.

Because we’re asking for a variance at this point, and that’s where government comes in. If we’re going to give variances, then they should be well-thought-out, the people that are going to apply for those variances should have a ‘fair shake,’ they should know what we think as a board, so they’re not wasting their time.”

The balance of property rights of existing owners will always be a factor in future building considerations. The simplest example was given

by Commissioner Steve Champion, who said, “When you change zoning next door to me, you’re affecting my property rights. But in Spring Hill, and denser areas? Of course that’s where those places should be.”

Champion also mentioned that new regulations on septic systems, and Septic to Sewer conversions, and other requirements of the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP), (which mostly encompasses the more densely populated Spring Hill and Weeki Wachee areas) constitute increased and additional expenses for prospective builders.

Champion went on to say that he dislikes subsidies and “anything where the government is pushing for something.” According to Champion, builders and ancillary businesses are private entities, and if there is money to be made, they will come to

Hernando county and find a way to make it.

Speaking to the power of the BOCC, Commissioner Wayne Dukes reminded the board and staff that a development was turned down by the board, which had been approved by P&Z. “So we do have that authority, but luckily we don’t use it against people very often.”

Commissioner John Mitten added to the discussion that the members of the Planning Department are trained professionals, and the Board of County Commissioners is comprised of members of several professions, none of which are required to be planning or engineering.

“So the dynamic is messy at times, yet, somehow, it’s quintessentially American self-rule.” Mitten said that the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use map should be dictating the complexion of a particular area. Mitten added, “I think we have to allow for market forces to activate what that looks like… inside those zones.”

Mitten acknowledges that impartiality is difficult to attain, and no matter how hard the government works to achieve impartiality, there will be a conspiracy theorist out there. Mitten recalled a recent conversation he had with someone who believed George Washington collaborated with the British to bring about the War of Independence to benefit the British.

“There is no way to totally rid this idea of special interest behind the scenes, specifically with rezoning… but openness and predictability should be in the language as much as possible.”

The Comprehensive plan, Future Land use and other zoning items are expected to be top items in future planning meetings, as they are in regular BOCC meetings.

Economic Development Economic Development Manager Valerie Pianta gave an overview of her department and its functions. The Economic Development department consists of two full-time staff and one parttime admin. This department reports directly to the county administrator. Economic Development has strategic partnerships with Brooksville Tampa Regional Airport (BKV) and the Tourism Department, which assist Economic Development with trade shows, business visits and recruitment visits.

Economic Development’s budget is $280,000 of which $103,000 is operating budget and $57,000 is for marketing and promotion. Pianta reported that 49% of her duties fall under business retention and expansion, about 24% is under recruitment, and everything else is community programs, marketing, general business administration and entrepreneurship.

Pianta reports 9 new companies in the county since 2014, and 24 expansions of existing companies.

Economic Development has also helped the PACE Center for Girls secure a site in the county for their school, and created the Speculative Building incentive program.

Additionally, the department’s website has undergone a redesign.

All of this has resulted in 860 new jobs, 572 retained jobs and 821,000 square feet of new or absorbed building space. As of this writing, Pianta reports having 19 open projects, which if closed will result in 851 jobs and 450,000 square feet of building space.

Commissioner John Allocco said he would like Pianta to reach out to himself and the other commissioners with her success stories as they happen.

The commission spent some time on the subject of incentives to attract businesses to Hernando County.

Alloco asked, “What were the key reasons for these companies to choose Hernando County over Hillsborough or Pasco, or another state?” He continued, “Then capitalize on those. I had a conversation two years ago about true, slab-ready. Lets invest our money into things Hernando County retains such as infrastructure, but make that infrastructure so attractive, as far as speed.

What’s most important is how fast I can get a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) and do my business.”

Allocco stated he would like to see slab-ready infrastructure where a business can open in 9 months, rather than having to wait 18 months, “then have to worry about how many trees you have on your property, or not

having utilities because it wasn’t in the plan.” Allocco said “If we’re consistent with what we are good at and what we can provide, that gives the predictability of the business environment.”

Given the high rate of new business failure, Allocco thinks focussing on existing business expansion should take precedence over new business development.

Commissioner Steve Champion agrees with Alloco, adding that the reason he lives in Hernando County is due to the low cost of living, and low taxes, which could not be sustainable in an incentive-heavy commerce culture.

Champion added that Hernando County has a reputation for being difficult to business with. “Difficult to get COs, difficult to get permits. We should bend over backwards … That is the biggest complaint we have.”

Champion also expressed impatience with excessive regulation “We’ve rolled back some regulation, but there’s still massive regulation in this county that’s above what the state calls for. Why does (Hernando) require a license to put tile down. The state doesn’t require it. That is restricting business. That is restricting future growth.”

Physical attractiveness and the Unsafe Buildings Program are other areas Champion would like to see highlighted, as the drive from Pasco to Hernando via US 41 “doesn’t look attractive.”

Allocco has been hearing different things from the business community. “I’ve been thoroughly pleased with the responses I’ve been getting lately … in 2019 and the end of 2018, businesses are much happier in dealing with Hernando County than Pasco County.”

Returning to the subject of incentives, Commissioner John Mitten advised the board that incentives are more than cash and tax breaks. “Even in providing infrastructure, if utilities is asked to provide infrastructure so that something is ‘slab-ready’ … they’re taxing their users for use in the future. So there’s different levels of what we would consider an ‘incentive,’ and what are we comfortable with as far as investing taxpayer money in the future.”

The board concluded that Hernando is not to be one of Amazon’s many homes.

Pianta said, “It’s important to understand who we are, and who we’re not.”

In the incentive budget is approximately $1.17million, and encumbered is $1.13-million, so as of 2026, there will be around $40,000 for incentives.

Valerie Pianta advised, “We’ll have to make a decision if we want to continue with the incentive ordinance that we have on the books today. They are driven by job creation … and the (incentives) aren’t given in advance.” Aside from cash incentives, Pianta said “These incentives, and impact fees and building permit fee incentives also, is another big one that people are very interested in. These don’t make a bad deal good, they make a good deal better.”

Sales Tax for Public Safety and Capital Improvements Hernando County Fire / Rescue (HCFR) Chief Scott Hechler spoke to the necessity of a new radio system for communications between fire and rescue personnel and law enforcement. Hechler described communications in fire service as important as bullet-proof vests for Law Enforcement. The current radio system is at the end of its life-cycle. Though the equipment is necessary, current budget issues have the county seeking creative funding.

Estimated to cost $14-million, a sales tax increase was proposed to fund the radio equipment, as well as other, unmentioned capital improvements.

Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers told the board that the steep, yet necessary expenditure would require some diversification of revenue. “If we don’t diversify revenue, then continue to ask for those (property taxpayers) to pay for everything … It’s another revenue source.” Rogers concluded by saying if funding continues in the usual way, the 2021 budget will require a few more million.

Commissioner Steve Champion said that he would

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ZIMMERMAN, DWAYNE OLIN YOB: 1973 CHARGES: BATTERY Arrested at: 03/15/2019 23:16 20090 RUTH ST, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601 Arrest Summary: On 03/15/19, I was dispatched to 20090 Ruth Street in reference to a battery. Upon arrival the victim, Tammie Taylor, advised that the defendant, Dwayne Zimmerman, was intoxicated and ceme out onto the porch of the residence, where she was attempting to make pancakes for dinner.

Tammie stated that Dwayne said to her that she was a “shared who*** and that she has AIDs.” Tammie stated that Dwayne then threw the cooking pan and after that, threw the bowl of pancake batter at Tammie, striking Tammie against her will with pancake batter. Although the bowl directly missed Tammie, Dwayne threw the bowl with enough force to cause the plastic bowl to break.

Upon Deputy S. Fredrickson’s arrival on scene, Tammie had pancake batter In her hair and on her clothing. Pancake batter was seen slung across the floor of the porch and on what remained of the screen enclosure. The bowl was also photographed. Tammie provided a sworn written statement.

Dwayne plead no contest to a battery charge on 04/23/2001 and was found guilty on a battery charge on 12/13/2007.

Dwayne was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center without incident. Dwayne was issued a court date of 04/12/19 at 0830 hours in courtroom E. Dwayne was issued a bond of $2000.00 in accordance with the Hernando County bond schedule.

Missed the bathroom WESTFALL, DANIEL YOB: 1968 CHARGES: DOMESTIC BATTERY, BATTERY Arrested at: 03/16/2019 02:32 RIDGE MANOR BLVD, DADE CITY, FL, 33523

LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS 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 Brooksville City Council Meeting Monday, April 01, 2019, 7:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 4/8/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 4/9/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville,

Arrest Summary: On 03/16/2019 at approximately 0200 hours Daniel Westfall, the defendant had returned to his residence located on Ridge Manor Blvd, Dade City, Hernando Florida, intoxicated from a friend’s house. the victim advised that she was woken up by the defendant urinating on the middle of their floor and began questioning the defendant.

The defendant then began arguing with the victim saying “shut the f***up you f****** b****”. The victim then asks the defendant to stop yelling and allow her to go back to sleep when he “bulldozed me and put me in a head lock” constricting the victim’s air flow. the victim than attempted to push him off.

The defendant then bit down on the victim’s left Index finger and would not let go.

After crying to the defendant several times to let her finger and neck go, the victim out of fear, grabbed the defendant’s testicles which made him release his grasp. the victim was then able to contact law enforcement.

It should be noted that the defendant and the victim have bean in a romantic relation and living together for the past year.

Upon my arrival I observed abrasions around the victim’s neck and a wound to her left index finger consistent with her statements. Contact was then made with the defendant who had a strong odor of alcohol on his person and was very unstable when standing up. The defendant then stated that the victim had grabbed his testicles and he had shoved her off of him, but denied all other allegations.

The defendant was then placed under arrest In which he was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center without Incident where he is being held on a no bond status with a court date of 04/12/2019 at 0830 hours in courtroom E. While being transported the defendant spontaneously stated and admitted that he did bite her but she was grabbing his testicles.

“I was just working on the vehicle, I wasn’t driving.”

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driving in which at that point he was asked to step out of the vehicle and detained for safety. A communications check revealed the defendant to have a suspended driver’s license as of 12/1212017 for Failure to Pay Court Financial Obligation.the defendant was provided notice on 11/22/2017 and let it be known his license was also noted as being suspended on 0612612017 for Failure to Pay Traffic Fine with notice being provided on 06/0612017. The defendant was then placed in rear of my marked patrol vehicle.

Let It be known during this time the passenger, Katie, removed a hypodermic needle, which she advised she used previously to “shoot up meth” with, and threw it towards the middle of Iha vehicle. Katia was than detained due to her actions.

A search of the vehicle for any further discarded paraphernalia revealed a black pouch with a plastic baggie containing a bluish tinted crystal like substance near the driver’s seal This was tested with Methamphetamine Reagent test kit #923 which Immediately turned a blue color indicating the presence of methamphetamine. The plastic baggie and contents were later weighed at the Hernando County Jail and had a total weight of 14.83 grams. Also inside the black pouch was a zippered plastic baggie with a red apple label on it Inside this baggie was numerous smaller baggies known to be used in the sale of narcotics.

Within the center console ware also two other bags containing numerous smaller baggies resembling the ones found intheblack pouch near the driver’s seat.

In the driver’s door pocket a black pouch containing four small scales was found. White residue was found on one of the scales which when tasted, also tested positive with Iha Methamphetamine Field Test Kit #923. Along with the black pouch was a pair of brass knuckles which concealed a knife Inside.

In the glovebox, two Lidocaine 5% patches were found.

Post Miranda, Joseph advised he had an Injured rib and used the Lidocaine patches for pain as a friend had given them to him. Joseph also advised he did not have a prescription for the patches.

Joseph also advised the methamphetamine and anything narcotics related belonged to an unknown male who was not present Let it be known, Katie was also arrested for narcotic related charges during this investigation.

YOB: 1985 CHARGES: POSS DRUG W/OUT PRESCRIPTION, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested at: 03/17/2019 00:53 5056 SPRINGWOOD RD, SPRING HILL, FL, 34609 Arrest Summary: On 03116120191 observed a gray Saturn Vue bearing Florida tag 7333PH to be stopped In the roadway. A traffic stop was Initiated on the vehicle due to the vehicle being stopped in the roadway and being a highway obstruction. The vehicle quickly pulled into the driveway of 5056 Springwood Road, Spring Hill, Florida 34609.

The driver of the vehicle, Identified as Joseph Mazzuca, was found to be driving while license suspended. While conducting the investigation on Joseph, the defendant Katie White was sitting in the front passenger’s seat. Once removing Joseph from the vehicle, the defendant was observed

by K9 Deputy Locke removing a Hypodermic needle from between her legs and tossing it towards the middle of the vehicle. K9 Deputy Locke than detained the female. Post Miranda, the defendant advised she uses the needle to “shoot up meth” with and Injects It Into her neck.

While conducting a search of the vehicle a plastic container was found and Inside the container contained twenty-six (26) white oval shaped pills. Each of the pills had the markings NT 150. A drugs.com search was conducted which the pills were able to be positively Identified by markings and photographs as Gabapentin (600 mg). Post Miranda the defendant explained she

did not have a prescription for the Gabapentin as the pills belonged to her mother and the defendant uses them to sleep.

The defendant was then taken Into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail where she was held on a $1,500 bond per the bond schedule. The defendant was also provided a court date of 04/05/2019 at the Hernando County Courthouse in Courtroom C at 0900 hours.

James refused to perform field sobriety exercises when asked.

James stated “I cant do them sober”.

James was placed under arrest. While attempting to hand cuff James he began to pull away. James was transported to the Hernando County Jail where he was turned over to Jail staff. James while very uncooperative prior, he was very apologetic at the jail.

While in the breath test room James was observed to fall asleep. During the 20 minute observation period James was advised his Miranda rights.

James could not understand the rights as they were explained to him even after having them explained on multiple occasions.

James was given the opportunity to provide two breath samples, to which he did not provide. James stated “ Stupid s***, out with the family to celebrate, stupid s***”. “I’m so stupid, so stupid.” James asked “can I just sign it and agree”. James advised “I drank, I’m guilty, I drank, I know I will fail”.

James was read implied consent to which he still refused to provide a sample.

James was issued a court date of 04/10/2019 at 0900 hours in courtroom “B”. James is being held on a bond totaling $1,000.00.

James was issued a DUI citation (1341XBC) to which he signed for. A refusal form was completed. A traffic transmittal form was completed and turned over to jail staff.

“I can’t do them sober.”

BEHNKE, JAMES WILLIAM YOB: 1964 CHARGES: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE Arrested at: 03/18/2019 02:49 7345 PRICE ST, SPRING HILL, FL, 34606 Arrest Summary: On 03/17/2019 I responded to a traffic stop which was conducted by Deputy Poligo in front of the residence of 7345 Price Street. The vehicle was stopped by Deputy Poligo after he observed it back into a wood post in Karma’s parking lot. Deputy Poligo further observed the vehicle to swerve on the roadway.

Upon arrival contact was made with the driver, James Behnke, whose identity was verified by his Florida Drivers license.

James was observed by this Deputy to have blood shot watery eyes, slurred speech, and a moderate to strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath when he spoke to me. James was observed unsteady on his feet, and swayed from side to side. James at the time was on the phone and refused to get off saying he wants to speak to a supervisor.

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MAZZUCA, JOSEPH FRANK Jr YOB: 1960 CHARGES: TRAFFICKING IN DRUGS, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, POSS DRUG W/OUT PRESCRIPTION, KNOWINGLY DRIVING WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/REVOKED Arrested at: 03/17/2019 00:53 5056 SPRINGWOOD RD, SPRING HILL, FL, 34609 Arrest Summary: On 03116120191 observed a gray Saturn Vue, bearing Florida tag 7333PH, to be stopped in the roadway. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle, due to the vehicle being stopped in roadway and being a highway obstruction.the vehicle quickly pulled into the driveway of 5056 Sprlngwood Road, Spring Hiii, Florida 34609.

Contact was made with the driver of the vehicle who was positively Identified by name, date of birth, social security number, and numerous booking photographs as the defendant, Joseph Mazzuca.

When asking the defendant for his license he replied “I was just working on the vehicle, I wasn’t driving.” During speaking with the defendant, his passenger, Katie White, was observed to be very nervous as Deputy Locke was standing on the passenger’s side. The defendant then became agitated when speaking with him as he kept denying FL 34601 Hernando County School Board Meetings April 9, 2019 11AM Informal 2PM Workshop 6PM Regular Meeting District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Brooksville Beautification Board Tuesday, April 09, 2019, 5:30PM Previous RepeatNext Repeat Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Brooksville Planning & Zoning Commission Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 5:30PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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Contact Elected Officials City of Brooksville Officials Main Number 352-540-3810

Phone (352) 754-4146

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 3/19/2019 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 2019/03/22 12:00 AM LST/LDTTallahassee, to 2019/03/29 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 4.0 4.0 4076 Commercial Way Tampa, FL 33602 Betty Erhard Representative Blaise Ingoglia Spring Hill, FL 34606 Phone: (813) 853-1099 3.23 Council Member District 35 Phone: (352) 688-5077 3.03 3.03 3.00 3.00 2.94 2.90 3.0 3.0 berhard@cityofbrooksville.us Capitol 2.78 Office Email: simpson.wilton@ Florida Governor 2.74 2.56 2.50 SEAT #1 317 The Capitol flsenate.gov 2.43 2.24 402 South Monroe Street Governor Ron DeSantis 2.02 1.95 1.90 2.0 Board of County 2.0 Hernando Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 United States House of Rep- https://www.flgov.com/conCommission Phone: (850) 717-5035 resentatives tact-governor/ 1.48 1.42 1.25 District Office State of Florida 1.04 Commissioner John Mitten 2955 Landover Boulevard 0.81 Representative Daniel Webster The Capitol 1.0 1.0 0.5534608-7258 District 1 Spring Hill, FL Washington, D.C. Office 400 S. Monroe St. 0.40 0.29Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 0.27Phone: (352) 688-5004 Vice Chairman 1210 LHOB 0.10 -0.01 -0.09 JMitten@hernandocounty.us Email: Blaise.Ingoglia@myflorWashington, D.C. 20515 (850) 717-9337 0.0 0.0 -0.23 -0.26 -0.29 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 3/22 3/23 3/25 3/26 3/27 3/28 3/29 3/30 WDukes@HernandoCounty.us District3/24 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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JACKSON, DEONTRAY GERICO YOB: 1992 CHARGES: DISORDERLY COND / BREACH PEACE Arrested at: 03/15/2019 18:34 11089 SPRING HILL DR, SPRING HILL, FL, 34608 Arrest Summary: On 3/15/19, between 1814 HRS and 1834 HRS, the defendant entered Smoothie King shirtless, wearing only pants and shoes.

The manager witnessed the defendant ask employees for free food several times, ask customers for money, and Jump on the tables and chairs.

In the drive-thru, the defendant tried to Jump over the counter through the window to speak with employees, and harassed drive-thru customers by banging on their windows.

The defendant was in and out of Dunkin Donuts throughout the day. The manager witnessed the defendant enter the store shirtless. As customers were waiting In line to order food, she witnessed the defendant dance on them, which made them uncomfortable, and he also followed high school students out of the store. The customers had left the location prior to deputy’s arrival.

The defendant refused to comply with deputies by not providing his name and he refused walk normally to the patrol vehicle.

The defendant was held on a $1,000.00 bond and given a court date of April 3, 2019 in courtroom C.

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High/Low Tide Prediction Data Listing Station Name: ROCKY CR.,LITTLE PINE IS. BAY,, Source: NOAA/NOS/CO-OPS Action: Daily Prediction Type: Subordinate Product: Tide Predictions Datum: MLLW Start Date & Time: 2019/3/22 12:00 AM Height Units: Feet End Date & Time: 2019/3/29 11:59 PM Time Zone: LST/LDT Date

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March 22- 28, 2019

Property sales Feb. 25 - March 1, 2019 over $100,000 LAST-SALE

LAST-PRICE

SITUS

TAX-VALUE

BASE-AREA

YEAR-BUILT

2/25/2019

$102,000.00

10391 LEAR ST

$

1440

1985

2/25/2019

$105,500.00

4195 EVERETT AVE

$85,885

1236

1984

2/25/2019

$106,000.00

14136 FIREFLY ST

$110,554

1654

2003

2/25/2019

$115,000.00

9360 HIGHPOINT BLVD

$23,605

1456

1983

2/25/2019

$122,300.00

299 CLEARFIELD AVE

$100,839

1574

1984

2/25/2019

$125,000.00

6059 SWIMMING HOLE LN

$89,100

0

0

2/25/2019

$125,000.00

8384 WEATHERFORD AVE

$71,921

1120

2006

2/25/2019

$129,000.00

4369 CANDLER AVE

$25,000

1417

1985

2/25/2019

$135,000.00

31 OAK ST

$24,500

1615

1975

2/25/2019

$145,000.00

6274 GRAPEWOOD RD

$34,033

1545

1988

2/25/2019

$150,000.00

2170 BROADMOOR LN

$

1317

1983

2/25/2019

$155,000.00

4219 BAYRIDGE CT

$98,170

1678

1993

2/25/2019

$157,500.00

13393 TWIN LAKE AVE

$85,539

1320

2003

2/25/2019

$165,000.00

1103 CHINA ASTER WAY

$25,000

1260

2009

2/25/2019

$170,000.00

1410 HAULOVER AVE

$104,563

1728

2004

2/25/2019

$170,000.00

4195 MONTANO AVE

$96,866

1985

2007

2/25/2019

$175,000.00

12480 MOUNTAIN DOVE RD

$25,120

1898

2007

2/25/2019

$258,000.00

13145 OAK FOREST AVE

$58,909

1636

2002

2/25/2019

$265,000.00

4093 BRAEMERE DR

$72,131

3151

2006

2/25/2019

$750,000.00

CORTEZ BLVD

$290,163

0

0

2/26/2019

$110,000.00

18054 MACASSAR RD

$77,689

1752

2006

2/26/2019

$138,500.00

2368 PORTMARNOCH LN

$24,500

1349

1990

2/26/2019

$164,000.00

1418 SUMMERWOOD CT

$114,164

1520

1997

2/26/2019

$170,000.00

800 DARBY LN

$125,868

1544

2005

2/26/2019

$185,000.00

11218 AUBURNDALE ST

$25,000

1544

2002

2/26/2019

$263,400.00

13561 BLYTHEWOOD DR

$18,550

0

0

2/27/2019

$110,000.00

15139 BROOKRIDGE BLVD

$

1400

1989

2/27/2019

$112,000.00

12053 THORNRIDGE ST

$25,000

1288

1995

2/27/2019

$149,000.00

1232 LANSING DR

$130,284

1780

1988

2/27/2019

$156,000.00

3397 LEMA DR

$102,362

1535

2004

2/27/2019

$161,000.00

6237 SPRING HILL DR

$48,369

1516

1990

2/27/2019

$168,500.00

13408 EADOM AVE

$55,423

1722

2006

2/27/2019

$174,900.00

15686 DURANGO CIR

$9,533

1519

2006

2/27/2019

$187,500.00

9226 GIBRALTER ST

$49,749

1588

1994

2/27/2019

$198,000.00

4338 CRESCENT RD

$54,206

1752

2003

2/27/2019

$225,000.00

9752 ELDRIDGE RD

$46,270

2246

1986

2/27/2019

$269,900.00

5493 BRACKENWOOD DR

$263,057

3062

2006

2/28/2019

$100,000.00

9034 GALLUP RD

$98,441

1428

1983

2/28/2019

$128,000.00

26255 LAMBETH RD

$35,201

2052

1996

2/28/2019

$134,900.00

6340 GAINSBORO AVE

$77,394

1245

1982

2/28/2019

$149,500.00

6809 RENOWN WAY

$42,881

1744

1985

2/28/2019

$153,000.00

7492 HARDING AVE

$

1256

1998

2/28/2019

$154,500.00

10476 LANSFIELD ST

$

1508

1996

2/28/2019

$157,000.00

11079 THORNBERRY DR

$89,912

1431

2002

2/28/2019

$160,900.00

5177 JULIET CT

$30,271

1338

1987

2/28/2019

$164,900.00

12127 LANDFAIR ST

$24,500

1620

2003

2/28/2019

$179,900.00

2327 COUNTRYSIDE DR

$39,275

1350

1990

2/28/2019

$235,000.00

5381 JOYNER AVE

$165,685

1969

1998

2/28/2019

$244,000.00

4366 BIRCHFIELD LOOP

$212,270

2848

2006

2/28/2019

$280,700.00

13729 BLYTHEWOOD DR

$18,508

0

0

2/28/2019

$290,000.00

10366 MAYBIRD AVE

$94,531

2612

2005

3/1/2019

$160,000.00

2478 WHISPERING PINES CT

$28,632

1446

1991

3/1/2019

$185,000.00

1272 PERSIAN AVE

$

2035

2006

3/1/2019

$255,000.00

13331 JAY CT

$119,706

2326

2014

MCKETHAN from page 1

Road department chairman Alfred A. McKethan speaking at the North Bridge dedication ceremony on June 11, 1953. State Archives of Florida

Joseph Hale. Joseph Hale and John May each donated fifteen acres for the county seat. This was the land where the county courthouse in Brooksville was built.

Alfred McKethan followed his parents in Hernando State Bank. He started working at the bank as a high schooler in 1923. After finishing college in 1931, Alfred returned and became an officer of the bank. At the age of 38, Alfred became the youngest president of the Florida Bankers Association.

Bud and Alfred founded Brooksville Rock Co. and purchased the E. S. MacKenzie Company.

The name of the company was later changed to Florida Mining & Materials. This company supplied crushed stone and road base material from their quarry in Brooksville which is now the Bud McKethan park.

Alfred, besides being a prominent banker, was also appointed by Florida Governor Fuller Warren to be the chairman of the State Road Board, now Florida Department of Transportation, where he served from 1949 to 1953. He also served as the first chairman of the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Alfred was a citrus grower as well. He served as the director and then chairman of the Brooksville Citrus Growers Association. In addition, he was a director of the Florida Citrus Exchange.

From citrus, to roads, banking and mining, Alfred A. McKethan was involved in it all. There are a number of parks, roads, and features named for Alfred A. McKethan. In Hernando there is Alfred McKethan / Pine Island Park, and Alfred A. McKethan Library at PHSC North Campus with McKethan Lake and Bud McKethan park being named for his family.

At the University of Florida, the home of the baseball team is Alfred A. McKethan Stadium.

McKethan Stadium is located on the University’s Gainesville, Florida campus.

The influence of Alfred A. McKethan is still felt in Hernando County. He was a champion of the county and fought hard to see the county fulfill his vision. It is fitting that Alfred A. McKethan was the first great Brooksvillian.

The City is now accepting nominations for the 2019 “Great Brooksvillian” Award.

This annual program recognizes the outstanding men and women who have made significant positive contributions to the history, culture and/ or economy of our great community. Each year the Brooksville City Council will make a selection from the nominees. A perpetual plaque will be maintained in Brooksville City Hall to commemorate and memorialize each year’s honoree, and an individual plaque will be presented to the honoree and his/her family at a reception held in their honor.

Information, program criteria and nomination forms are available for download on the City’s website at www.cityofbrooksville.us. Or stop by City Hall or the Jerome Brown Community Center. Deadline for submission of nominations is Friday, June 07, 2019.

Completed forms must be received by the City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. For further information, contact the Office of the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, Sandra Kirby, of Brooksville, Florida at (352) 540-3853, or by email: skirby@cityofbrooksville.us.

City Hall 201 Howell Ave, Brooksville Jerome Brown Community Center 99 Jerome Brown Pl, Brooksville, FL Website: http://www.cityofbrooksville.us/

WORKSHOP from page 2

only support additional sales tax if property taxes were reduced. While the reduction in property tax cannot be linked to the increase in sales tax by statute, there are ways to accomplish both.

The board will continue to look into this method of funding. “Complexity breeds confusion,” Commissioner John Mitten said, adding that if the concept should go to the public for a vote, it should be very clear-cut and well-explained.

Convention Center Commissioner John Allocco has personal experience in seeking a venue in Hernando County to accommodate over 300 people in one building. As the former Chairperson of the Hernando County Republican Party, and father of two children planning weddings, Allocco expressed his concern in comfortable venues for large crowds not being readily

available.

Allocco asked if Hernando County was capable of providing a venue for conventions, or if the county was not interested at all.

Hernando’s only venue with a capacity for large gatherings, the Palace Grand, closed in 2017 due to sinkhole activity, and remains closed with an uncertain future.

topic of building a public pool. Commissioner Wayne Dukes recalled that the subject came up several years ago, and was abandoned.

“It costs a lot of money,” Dukes said.

The discussion continued for a considerable time, and the subject is expected to receive more attention from the board throughout the year.

Parks and Recreation Future Goals

Septic to Sewer / Waste Water Infrastructure

Commissioner John Allocco asked if private developments would have their own private parks and recreation within their developments, of if the county would expand their recreation venues currently in place.

The board is in agreement that closing parks is not ideal. Commissioner Steve Champion commented that two boat ramps were out of service during the past weekend, causing ‘a mess.’

Impact fees were discussed in the growth and upkeep of parks and recreation venues.

Also discussed was the

Gordon Onderdonk reported on the conversion of existing neighborhoods having onsite septic to centralized sewer. A state-funded $13-million grant comes with a 20% cost share, which sums to $2.6-million from Hernando County.

Onderdonk reported that a payback analysis revealed that approximately 6% of that 20% could be paid for by the utility.

Commissioner Steve Champion asked why Rainbow Woods, which was recently totally repaved, was not converted to sewer at the time of the road work.

Onderdonk replied that the timing of the funding was not in line with the timing of the repaving project.

A topic that’s been on the board agenda in the past, Commissioner John Allocco commented that any septic to sewer conversion is performed because there is no other choice. The cost to the homeowner could rise from approximately $12 per month to around $40.

Onderdonk reported that the state is sending the county $500,000 for a feasibility study to engage stakeholders to decide the best remediation plan for the existing septic systems going forward. The study has become part of the Wastewater Master Plan. This topic is expected to come before the board in the next 1-2 months.

Libraries Rebranding Brought to the meeting by Commissioner John Allocco, because the top two items for cuts during a budget problem are libraries and parks. “I think it’s a discredit to our libraries right now

to just be called ‘a library,’” Allocco said, listing several services libraries currently provide over the lending of books. “I think we need to be proactive in rebranding the system so maybe the community knows what it is.”

Allocco’s hope is that at tax time, taxpayers will recognize that the facilities with the stacks of books for other things such as providers of music programs, early literacy and other educational programs. For some individuals and families, the local library is the only source of Internet access. Allocco also cited foreign language education, and tax assistance as other services that local libraries provide.

Allocco suggests bringing the rebranding idea to library staff with the question, “If you were to market this better to the community, what would you do? How do we let (the public) know what can be done in your buildings, in your system so that the community uses it more and understands what a benefit it is to the county?”

“Nobody wants a huge, overbearing government, but

they do want some services.”

Commissioner Wayne Dukes offered the idea that the rebranding be left to the community, with a prize awarded to the winning idea.

Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers added that he’s been in meetings with library leadership, and they are looking into ways to engage the community.

Allocco suggested that grant dollars might be available if the library is considered more than just a library. “If we’re trailblazing in a way that takes some of the pressure off the taxpayers, I’m more for that than trailblazing in a way that has the taxpayers spending more money.”

Rogers suggested integration and partnerships with local schools to enrich students’ exposure and educational opportunities.

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VINCENT HOUSE

“The idea is

from page 1

viduals discharged from Rockland State Hospital who sought a way from “patienthood to personhood.” (Propst, 1997) (Peckoff, 1992). This led to the establishment of the first clubhouse in 1948, called ‘Fountain House.’

A 2018 study published in the Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research examined the factors contributing significantly to the sustainability of a clubhouse organization.

The abstract states, “Clubhouses are recovery centers that help persons with serious mental illness obtain and maintain community-based employment, education, housing, social integration, and other services.

Key informants from U.S. clubhouses were interviewed to create a conceptual framework for clubhouse sustainability. Survival analyses tested this model for 261 clubhouses. Clubhouses stayed open significantly longer if they had received full accreditation, had more administrative autonomy, and received funding from multiple rather than sole sources.

Cox regression analyses showed that freestanding clubhouses which were accredited endured the longest. Budget size, clubhouse size, and access to managed care did not contribute significantly to sustainability.”

(Gorman, J.A., McKay, C.E., Yates, B.T. et al.

Adm Policy Ment Health (2018) 45: 81. https://doi. org/10.1007/s10488-0160766-x)

Clubhouse International has a research partnership with the University of Massachusetts Medical School in order to “increase the quality and

that if we are going to fund you, we are going to fund quality.

— Jennifer DosSantos, Vincent House Hernando Progam Director Vincent House Hernando Culinary Team

quantity of research on the Clubhouse Model of Psychiatric Rehabilitation.”

program membership. 4

employed. With 16 out of 18 individuals employed, “Improved Well-Being Vincent House Hernando compared with individhas greatly surpassed the uals receiving psychithreshold. atric services without Current employers Clubhouse membership.

Clubhouse members were include:

-----Studies have determined several positive trends when the clubhouse model is followed as cited by Clubhouse International:

significantly more likely to report that they had close friendships and someone they could rely on when they needed help. 5 “Better physical and mental health: a recent study suggests that service systems like Clubhouses that offer ongoing social supports enhance mental and physical health by reducing disconnectedness. 6

“Better employment rates, 42% at Accredited Clubhouses annually – double the average rate for people in the public mental health system, plus longer on-the-job tenure for members engaging in Clubhouse Transitional Employment.

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Contractor’s Institute Pasco Hernando Career Source Hernando County Public Defender’s Office Pasco Housing Authority

Vincent House Hernando recently started two new transitional employment (TE) “Sources: 1 Macias, Kinpositions through Pasco ney and Rodican (1995). 2 Hernando Career Source McKay, Yates, and Johnsen and the Pasco Housing “Cost effectiveness, (2005); IPS model reported Authority. The Housone year of holistic recov- by Clark et al (1998); ACT ing Authority positions ery services are delivered model reported by Macias include office assistant to Clubhouse members et al (2001). 3 De Masso, and groundskeeping for for the same cost as a Avi-Itzak and Obler (2001). 4 Hudson Hills, while the 2-week stay at a psychiatric hospital. The cost of Johnson and Hickey (1999).

Pasco Hernando Career 5 Warner, Huxley and Berg Clubhouses estimated to Source position is 16 (1999). 6 Leff and colleagues hours a week at their call be one-third of the cost of the IPS model; about (2004).” center. half the annual costs of In the clubhouse modCommunity Mental Health --------el, members are involved Centers; and substantially in the business aspects less than the ACT model.

In February, Vincent of the club. Clubhouse 2 House Hernando’s avermembers take part in age daily attendance was the interview process “A significant decrease 18 individuals. Every in hospitalizations as a for Vincent House result of membership in a month attendance has in- Hernando employees.

Clubhouse program.3 creased slightly. Sixteen They’ve most recently clubhouse members are hired a part time driver/ “Reduced incarceracurrently working. rehabilitation specialtions, with criminal justice A Clubhouse Internaist. Jennifer DosSantos, system involvement tional benchmark is for Vincent House Hernando substantially diminished 50% of the club’s average Program Director, stated during and after Clubdaily attendance to be house psycho-social other responsibilities

include, “Everything from cleaning, gardening, food preparation and service, retail sales, community development, budget management, and banking. Also computer work such as database entry, newsletter publication, managing social media.

Members and staff work side by side on all the work at Vincent House.

There are no member only or staff only jobs.”

Vincent House Hernando plays a role in member education, partnering with Hernando County Adult Education and Pasco Hernando State College. They also have in house tutoring programs in GED, computer skills and literacy.

Clubhouse International visited Vincent House Hernando in January of this year for the quality accreditation evaluation.

They were informed in February that a 3 year accreditation has been granted. That is the highest level of accreditation. The ‘gold standard’ as described by DosSantos.

“It allows us to be a part of the International Clubhouse community. They have a lot of training opportunities for staff and members,” remarked DosSantos.

Vincent House Hernando Advisory Board Member Ann Marquis explained, “This is an

important distinction when you go for grant money and you show that you are accredited.

It also helps in attracting new members.”

DosSantos further added, “It definitely helps with grants. Clubhouse International is an evidence based practice, studied on the federal level through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.

They have given it their seal of approval- that this is evidence based.”

DosSantos is currently working on a grant through the United Way and an audit; both of which specifically ask which evidence based practice they are following. DosSantos explained that some states are now requiring it now for funding, like Michigan and Ohio.

The idea is, “If we are going to fund you, we want to fund quality,” said DosSantos.

Ann Marquis said of the Clubhouse International visit, “They were totally blown away by Vincent House Hernando. It’s only 18 months old. I give a lot of credit to Jen (DosSantos), but I really have to give a lot of credit to Dianne and Elliott because they were the ones that knew what it needed to be. They are going to leave behind an incredible legacy.”

Dianne and Elliott Steele, co-founded Vincent House in Pinellas County in 2003 and the Pinellas clubhouse is a model for ours here in Hernando.

However, it was Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative that saw a need in their service area for additional mental health resources.

WREC recruited the assistance of the Steeles to get a clubhouse off the ground in Hernando County.

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Brooksville Housing Authority Executive Director 800 Continental Drive Brooksville, FL 34601

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Solicitation Type: Invitation to Bid

DUE DATE AND TIME FOR SUBMITTING A SUBMITTAL PACKAGE IS: Monday, April 29, 2019, at 5:00 pm EST ​or as may be amended by the subsequent issuance of addenda​.

Inquiries and Clarifications Requests Deadline ​is Friday, April 26, 2019 at 3:00 pm EST. ​Refer to General Conditions for further instructions and conditions.

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2019 The Brooksville Housing Authority is requesting submittal packages from qualified bidders to purchase:

800 Continental Drive, Brooksville, Florida, 34601 SITE VISIT ​Bidder may schedule at least one site visit, if desired, by contacting, Executive Director Tommy Brooks, at tlbrooks@tampabay.rr.com or 352-796-6547. Visits may be scheduled between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS:

Bidders must obtain solicitation packages from the Executive Director of the Brooksville Housing Authority. This will place the bidder on the notification list for any forthcoming addendum or other official communications. Failure to register as a prospective bidder and/or accept receipt of each document may cause the submittal package to be rejected as non-responsive if the bidder has submitted a submittal package without acknowledgment of issued addenda and/or meet the Solicitation Package requirements as provided by the Brooksville Housing Authority.

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Vendor registration is free. All questions shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Director of the Brooksville Housing Authority or emailed to t​ lbrooks@tampabay.rr.com​.

AUTHORIZED AUTHORITY CONTACT: Tommy Brooks Phone: 352-796-6547 Fax: (352) 544-5424 Email: tlbrooks@tampabay.rr.com Submittal packages in response to this Solicitation MUST be submitted in the following method: ● Sealed in an envelope and delivered Executive Director Brooksville Housing Authority 800 Continental Drive Brooksville, FL 34601 Refer to the Solicitation Package & General Conditions for additional detailed instructions for submitting a response.

Submittal packages received in response to this solicitation and received by the established due date and time specified will be publically opened and read aloud in the Community Room of the Brooksville Housing Authority, 800 Continental Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601 on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 10:30 am EST, ​or soon thereafter​. The opening and reading shall be in the presence of the Board Commissioner Representative and a Procurement witness.

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procure additional supporters in the community by showing them what is possible. The Hernando from page 5 Sun will provide additional information on the Luncheon of Dreams, whatever we can do to once plans are finalized. improve the quality of Vincent House Herlife of the people we serve and this is one way nando currently leases a space at the Forest Oaks we can do that,” said government plaza, but Billy E. Brown, WREC they would like to be able CEO. to construct or purchase Mr. Brown described the prominence of mental their own building in the illness in our area, partic- near future. Hernando County donated 7 acres ularly affecting retirees of property to the Naand individuals living in tional Alliance of Mental rural communities.

Illness Hernando in 2016 David Lambert, as a future location for WREC Member RelaVincent House. tions manager, recently There are also efforts served as NAMI Hernanunderway to bring Vindo President. Lambert cent House clubhouses to was asked by a NAMI Citrus and Pasco Coungraduate about resourcties. es available to help her A Vincent House Pasco go back to work, but he County facility is very couldn’t point to any close to the construction available in Hernanphase with permitting and do County. Lambert architectural plans subconsulted Senator Bill Nelson. Nelson told him mitted. Groundbreaking will be scheduled about the Pinellas Park after the 2019 legislative based Vincent House. session. $1 million in Vincent House Hernando continues to speak state funding is helping with the construction of with anyone that will the Pasco facility. Other listen. They regularly hold employment dinners funding comes from and describe the program Pasco County Community Development, Genat Springbrook, PHSC eral Electric and other and Baycare. entities.

A solid handful of Senator Simpson is members have now written down their stories and sponsoring a $1 million appropriations request for rehearsed telling their a Citrus facility for fiscal stories. Specific memyear 2019-2020. The bers are chosen to speak request states, “Vincent at a certain events.

House Citrus, if fund“It’s good when you ed, anticipated opening hear stories. I think that would be late 2020.” means a lot. I’m glad They would be constructto hear there are people ing a 5000-6000 square willing to tell their stofoot facility. ry,” said Ann Marquis.

The prospect for exA Vincent House Herpansion of Vincent House nando member recently clubhouses into Citrus wrote, “Mental illness and Pasco is a boon for can be difficult to deal with, without family and the Gulf Coast, especially if each of the new locafriends. Vincent House gives me purpose to come tions are as successful as Vincent House Pinellas. to work and socialize with fellow members and The Citrus appropriation request cites, “Vincent staff.”

House Pinellas has a Outreach is crucial to proven track record since gaining new members, 2003 and the Recovery employers as well as through Work model donors. there has resulted in the A VIncent House members earning more Hernando Luncheon of than $6 million in real Dreams fundraiser is in wages at real jobs in the the planning stages. It community.” will be a way to say thank you to donors and

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years. Space is limited and preregistration is required.

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Author Talk - Dr. Ravi Nathan - Second Chance: A Sister’s Act of Love - WH 3/28/2019 11AM - 12:30 PM Local author Dr. M.P. Ravindra Nathan will read from his new book - Second Chance: A Sister’s Act of Love - the story of his kidney transplant, and a sibling’s love. “Moving - compelling - a must-read...”

Preschool Storytime - SH 3/28/2019 11:15 AM - 12 PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

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IN, OUT & ABOUT

It’s one bite at a time...

From March through April 28, sample epicurean delights at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival.

by SUE QUIGLEY HERNANDO SUN WRITER

The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival opened Saturday, March 16, 2019 with an exciting new menu, featuring more than 35 dishes inspired by regional cui-

Lollipop Lamb Chops with 10 Year Balsamic Drizzle

sine around the country.

Lollipop Lamb Chops, Grilled Elote (Mexican grilled corn) and Maine Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp topped with whipped cream are just a few of the treats being offered at the festival each weekend.

The food cabins and libation stations are dotted throughout the park

and guests can customize how to experience their culinary adventure with the purchase of Sampler Passes ranging from $29.99 for a 5-item sampler to $54.99 for the 12-item sampler.

First to tantalize the tastebuds were the beer-battered fish tacos topped with pineapple and cilantro slaw at the Socal cabin. There were also Blistered Shishito peppers with lemon aioli and the new meatless “Impossible” slider with fresh pico and guacamole, all waiting to be washed down with a delightful Prophecy Pinot Noir. The “Impossible”

Grilled Elote - Mexican Street Corn. Chargrilled and Shaved off the Cob with Cotija Cheese.

burger is a plant-based patty that looks, tastes and "bleeds" just like real meat. It’s made with an ingredient called soy leghemoglobin that releases a protein that gives the meat substitute its distinctive bloodlike color and taste.

The Nola Eats cabin Kona Crusted Filet Mignon offered a smooth symwith Maui Onion Butter. phony of soul food and England Clam ChowCajun spice including der were enjoyed at the oysters, gumbo and New England Tavern. classic New Orleans Whilst being able to Bananas Foster served sample over 100 wines, with a white and dark craft brews and specialrum with lime, orange ty cocktails, guests can and passion fruit juices. also enjoy world-class Too many to mention here, other cabins include concerts to suit all tastes.

Some of the biggest acts the Tampa Tavern servin musical entertainment ing a taste of Tampa’s history with a Cuban Egg will take the stage every weekend on Gwazi Field Roll with mustard dipping sauce; a Fried Snap- bringing the best in pop, per Sandwich with lemon rock, Latin, indie, country and alternative music aioli and pickles and, of including Daughtry, course, Key Lime Pie. Justin Moore, El Gran The Heartland cabin Combo, Boyz II Men, offered traditional potato Foreigner and more. and cheese pierogies, The festival also Italian hot beef sandinvites guests to choose wich, and St. Louis ribs from five expert-lead with Kansas City BBQ specialty tasting sessions sauce and Lobster Roll including ice wine, sparand the classic New

kling wine, infused vodka, tequila and bourbon.

New to the festival this year is ice wine, infused vodka, and sparkling wine tastings in addition to the returning bourbon and tequila tastings. The intimate experience is designed to leave you with a better appreciation and understanding of these classic wines and liquors.

The Food & Wine Festival runs weekends from March 16 to April 28 and is included with admission to the park.

Festival begins at 12:00 p.m. each event day.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

For a full list of cabin menus, go to: https:// buschgardens.com/ tampa/events/food-andwine-festival/cabins/

IF YOU GO Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 Phone: 1-813-884-4FUN Website: Buschgardens.com CONCERTS: VIP SEATING Choose from two VIP tiers which include priority concert seating for headlining concerts plus a 5-item Sampler lanyard so you can raise your glass to good times and great music.

Five P ints of Life Kids Marathon & 5K SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Target Suncoast Crossing, 3101 Aerial Way 5K

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Food and wine sampler cards can be purchased ranging from 5 items to 12 items, as well as specialty tastings.

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You will get a t-shirt, race bag and a medal.

Cost is free for the 1.2 mile race for K-8 students through race day.

Cost is $25 for 5K participants through March 29 at 11:59PM. It increases to $30 after that and on race day.

See Justin Moore & Joe Nichols live in concert on Saturday, March 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. during the 2019 Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Learn more at fivepointsoflife.com or call 888-795-2707 Presented by:

Boyz II Men will be live in concert on Sunday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. during the 2019 Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

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Upcoming Event Previews Everything that will get you out and about...

FIRST ANNUAL CEREBRAL PALSY ZUMBATHON SATURDAY, MARCH 30 1015 AM TO 1215 PM This event is hosted

by Laksmy Ossaba.

March is National Cerebral Palsy awareness month. United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay would like to invite you to our first ever Zumbathon® in Hernando County to help support individuals with disabilities. Come wearing green and join us for 2 amazing hours of Zumba®.

For tickets contact Laksmy at 352 556-8519. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. All proceeds will be donated to UCP of Tampa Bay. Zumba is an exercise fitness program created by Colombian

dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez during the 1990s. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. The choreography incor-

porates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included.

If you are unable to attend but would like to still support our program please

consider donating at WHERE: Spirit in Motion, 11037 Hearth Rd, Spring Hill, Florida 34608

THE HERNANDO HOME SHOW SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019 10 AM TO 2 PM This is Hernando County’s First Ever Home Show and arranged by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. Everything you need for your home and garden from realtors to cleaning companies; cabinets to flooring and even great lawn care. This is your one stop shop to see everything this county has to offer for your home needs. Community Partners for this event are Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners: The Beaches to Ranches Team and Discount Garage Doors. This event is free and open to the public. Visit HernandoChamber. com for more information.

Hernando Home Show will be held at The Shoppes at Towne Square Mall, 3021 Commercial Way in Spring Hill.

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HERNANDO BAR 5 AND 10K RUN SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019 8 AM TO 11 AM

The 6th annual 5K 10K run to raise money for College and Law School scholarships for Hernando County’s students. Registration is at 7 a.m. Race starts at 8 a.m.

Swag and shirts guaranteed for first 250 registered.

Awards for M/F Open and Masters, and Medals in 5 year age groups. Free one mile fun run on a paved trail. Come out and enjoy one of the county’s most beautiful nature trails while funding college scholarships for local students.

Weeki Wachee Preserve is located at 2345 Osowaw Blvd., Spring Hill,

GODSPELL, LIVE OAK THEATRE PRODUCTION FRIDAY, MARCH 29-31, APRIL 5-7 AND 12-14 When: Friday, March 29-31, 2019, April 5-7 and 12-14 Where: Carol and Frank Morsani Center for the Arts/ Home of Live Oak Theatre Company 21030 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, Description: Spring production – Godspell, the monster hit of the 70’s, which ran for 2,000 performances Off-Broadway, will be presented March 29 to March 31, April 5 to 7, 12 to 14, 2019.

The musical composed by Stephen Schwartz with the book by John-Michael Tebelak. The show originally opened off-Broadway in 1971, and has since been produced by multiple touring companies and in many revivals.

Contact: liveoakboxoffice@gmail.com (352) 593-0027.

Temple Beth David Presents...

Recipe of the week

The 24th ANNUAL

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JEWISH FOOD FEST!

Come enjoy an afternoon of delicious foods, local vendors, music, entertainment, and celebration for the entire family!

WHEN: Sunday, March 24, 2019 12:00-4:00

PRE-ordering Available

WHERE: Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St. Spring Hill, FL 34609

For more information check www.tbdfl.org or call (352)650-4521

FAST, FAST TACO DINNER Ingredients

Shredded Cheese Mexican mix 1 can black beans 1 can diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 red bell pepper chopped small garnish sliced thin green onion 1 tablespoon cumin 1 lb ground beef 1 package taco mix Veg. Oil for more servings double your ingredients

Directions

In large skillet cook until tender your

red bell pepper, cumin, garlic and some green onions, salt as desired.

Add ground beef into the mixture and cook well. Drain excess grease.

Mix up your taco season package as directed then pour over mixture.

Add your black beans and tomatoes and mix well.

Mix in some cheese Qty as desired mix well then extra cheese on top.

Cover and let cheese melt est time 2/5 minutes.

Serve and garnish with more green onions.

Hint could be served with taco shells or plain.

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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 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!

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 Hernando Youth Orchestra Seeks Musicians The Hernando Youth Orchestra needs young musicians, ages 6 to 18. If you need music lessons and/or an instrument, we can provide many instruments free on loan.

These are available for breaks as well as during the school terms. Violin and cello lessons are also available. We also need adult mentors Rehersals are on Sundays 3:30-5:00 at The Heather Community Center, 9100 Nakoma Way, Weeki Wachee.

Sign up at our website, www. hernandoyouthorchestra.org.

Spring Hill Networkers Every Monday beginning April 1, 2019 at 8:00am.

Holiday Inn Express 3528 Commercial Way US 19 Springhill 352-683-5100 Please call Phyllis 727-2473134 or Melanie 352-263-7749 Full breakfast bar with unlimited coffee and juice $6.00 Brooksville Garden Club is holding their Annual Picnic Members Meeting on April 10, 2019, as a BYOBAG Lunch at 12 NOON on the verandas and surrounding area (BYO yard chair) of the Chinsegut Manor House Retreat Center, 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road, Brooksville, 34601. Beverages will be provided by Club.

1:45 PM General Membership ELECTION of Board Officers and to sign up for Field Trip to Largo Botanical Gardens on March 17th. Afterwards, Marie O’Neill will talk about native & exotic plants with a walking tour. BGC encourages residents to support April 13th YARD & RUMMAGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER, 9-3, Tom Varn Park on Darby Lane, Brooksville. Info: Diane, 727418-6678

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 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.

Oak Hill Hospital to Host “Living With Cancer” Support Group Meeting Oak Hill Hospital announces that it will host a Living With Cancer support group meeting in the GME Conference Center, Rooms B and C on the campus of Oak Hill Hospital, 11307 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613.The group is focused on creating a circle of support for those newly diagnosed and living with cancer, empowering each other through education, sharing and listening to each other’s stories, and fostering hope and strength during this journey.

The next meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2019, at 4:00 pm.

Anyone interested in joining and learning about this group should call 352-597-6333. Registration is requested but not required. Register by calling 352-597-6333 in Hernando and 352-628-6060 in Citrus, or online at OakHillHospital.com/ Cancer.

Oak Hill Hospital Hosts Monthly Congestive Heart Failure Series Oak Hill Hospital hosts a Congestive Heart Failure education series for those living with congestive heart failure (CHF).

The meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except holidays) on the Oak Hill Hospital campus in the 6th Floor South Tower family waiting area. The next session will be held on Tuesday, March 26. The series is held from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and is hosted

by Oak Hill Hospital’s Care Assure Patient Nurse Navigators Rebecca Voda, BSN, RN, CHFN (Certified Heart Failure Nurse) and Lisa Cierpka, BSN, RN, CCM (Certified Case Manager), CV-SHD (Cardiovascular Structural Heart Disease).

The monthly education series helps those who attend to gain a sense of empowerment and control through the education provided by these clinicians.

Participants will reduce stress and anxiety by learning more about this chronic disease and they will be able to collaborate with others who have the same chronic condition. Above all they will also learn about resources that are available to them.

For more information and to register call 352-597-6333 or visit OakHillHospital.com/ForYourHealth.

FL DEPT OF HEALTH IN HERNANDO COUNTY ON HEALTH RANKINGS Brooksville, Fla. —The Florida Department of Health in Hernando County (DOH-Hernando) recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2019 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This study highlights the many community factors that influence health and uses established data, much of which is available

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Business & Community Briefs Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines theme for April will be “Pilgrimage” and will include the following series of programs: April 7, El Camino Real.

April 14, Choosing Your Own Path.

April 21, Earth Day/Easter.

April 28, Roots of Our Faith.

As always, there will be a potluck lunch and discussion after the program. Everyone is invited. You may bring a covered dish if you wish but please join us anyway. There is always enough food.

Services begin at 11:00 a.m.every Sunday at The Heather community center, 9100 Nakoma Way, Weeki Wachee.

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FLHealthCHARTS.com.The Rankings show how Hernando ranks on factors that influence its overall health, ranking 40 of 67 counties.

“These rankings compare the overall health of nearly every county in the nation,” Robin Napier, Hernando County Health Officer shared.

“The health of our community is influenced by the engagement and collaboration of our county health systems in conjunction with the social determinants of health and role of health equity. The Rankings show that where you live influences how well and how long you live.”

The Rankings show Hernando has strengths in the area of Health Behaviors, where it ranked 23 of 67 counties and in the Physical Environment ranking 21 of 67. Additionally, it can shed light on obstacles to health for our residents, and identify opportunities for improvement -including Social and Economic Factors- that can make Hernando a healthier place to live, learn, work and play.

As a snapshot of health, the Rankings emphasize that health is not a singular effort but a combined work in progress across all community partners. The Department works in collaboration with local governments, non-profit organizations, health care facilities, business groups, schools, faith-based organizations and many other stakeholders to improve the health of all people in the community. These rankings use data related to physical environments, social and economic factors, health behaviors and clinical care.

In Hernando County, the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is designed to address specific opportunities for improved health that have been identified by the community. The Department has partnered with many stakeholders to implement the CHIP and collaborates regularly to track progress.

“The Rankings provide us with an opportunity to make people aware of our collective efforts to improve the health of our residents, such as through the Hernando County Community Health Improvement Planning Partnership (CHIPP),” Cheryl Pollock, Premier Community Health Care spokesperson and CHIPP Chair shared. “We know that someone’s environment has a big impact on their health.

Economic, community and social factors play a large role, which is why our partnerships with a wide-range of public and private organizations are so critical in addressing the factors that determine a healthier Hernando for everyone.”

To that end, the Department is requesting Hernando County residents to visit https://wellflorida.org/surveys/ and complete the Community Health Survey between 3/18/19 – 5/26/19.

Survey results, along with research and health-related data, will be used in a Community Health Needs Assessment to be completed in fall 2019.

Hard copies of the Community Health Survey are also available. For more information on the survey, please contact Christine Abarca at cabarca@ wellflorida.org or 352-7273767.

To explore more health indicators in your county, visit www.FLHealthCHARTS.com.

Brooksville, Florida – Tickets are now on sale for the Stephen Schwartz hit musical Godspell. The Live Oak Theatre version of the 70s smash hit will be presented over three weekends from March 29 through April 14, at the Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida.

Shows are 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with 2:30 pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.

Tickets are $20, or $5 for children 13 and younger, when purchased with an adult ticket. Admission includes coffee, tea, and dessert, available 30 minutes before each performance.

For more information and to reserve seating call 352-593-0027 or email LiveOakBoxOffice@Gmail. com or purchase online at www.LiveOakTheatre. org. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ LiveOakTheatre.

Weeki Wachee Anglers: Junior Angler of the Month

Above from left to right: Ron Auger, president, Weeki Wachee Anglers, Inc. and Junior Angler of the Month for February, David Taylor, Jr. Photo courtesy of Ed Bennett Club recognizes Junior Angler of the Month: At its March meeting, the Weeki Wachee Anglers, Inc., a family-oriented fishing and social club, recognized David Taylor, Jr. as the Junior Angler of the Month for February. He caught a 22” Long Nose Florida Gar Fish in the Hillsborough River on February 24th. Ron Auger, president of the club, presented Taylor with a certificate and gift card. Members of the club and their families photograph and document catches each month to compete for Saltwater, Freshwater and Junior Angler of the month. For information on this very active club, visit http://www. weekiwacheeanglersinc.com or call Ron at (207) 608-5442.

tV’s Best Bets marCh 24 - 26 Sunday, March 24 NHL Hockey NBC & NBCSN, beginning at 12:30pm Live Claude Giroux and the Philadelphia Flyers head to D.C. to take on Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in an NHL Sunday matinee on NBC. Tonight on NBCSN, the Colorado Avalanche are in Chicago’s United Center to battle Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: STP 500 FS1, 2pm Live The short track at Virginia’s Martinsville Speedway is the site of the STP 500, as top Monster Energy NASCAR Cup drivers Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kurt Busch, Aric Almirola, Chase Elliott and 2018 Cup Series champion Joey Logano take on the famous “paperclip” oval.

God Friended Me: “Return to Sender” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Return to Sender,” when Miles (Brandon Micheal Hall) receives a package by mistake, his search for its importance leads him to a couple grieving the loss of their daughter.

World of Dance: “The Duels 2” NBC, 8pm As the Duels round continues, the top qualifying acts from each division will choose a rival and face off in a head-to-head elimination duel. Judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and Ne-Yo will score each act based on their artistry, precision and athleticism, and the top scoring act from each duel will move forward in the competition.

In Redemption, the two highest-scoring eliminated acts have one final chance to compete for the last spot in the next round of the competition, bringing them closer to winning a grand prize of $1 million.

Action Showtime, 8pm New Series!

Peeling back the curtain on a once-taboo industry, this fourpart series chronicles the lives of professional gamblers, bookies and oddsmakers throughout the 2018 NFL season following the Supreme Court decision to lift a ban on sports betting. The series offers

intimate access to a diverse group of individuals within the sports gaming community, looking at the effects of the legislation from their perspectives, and culminates with one of the biggest gambling days of the year, Super Bowl Sunday.

NCIS: Los Angeles: “Born to Run” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “Born to Run,” Sydney (guest star Ashley Rae Spillers) turns to her sister Nell (Renée Felice Smith) for help after her high school crush, Andre Martinez (guest star Delon de Metz), is mixed up in a Russian plot to steal intelligence from the Department of Defense.

Epic Yellowstone: “Life on the Wing” Smithsonian Channel, 9pm The new episode “Life on the Wing” follows Yellowstone’s avian inhabitants and migrants, including sandhill cranes, bluebirds, ospreys, peregrine falcons and American dippers, North America’s only aquatic songbirds.

Into the Badlands AMC, 10pm Season Premiere!

Tonight, AMC’s martial arts drama begins its eight-episode final season. As the last episodes unfold, long-buried secrets will be revealed, new alliances will be forged and the saga will climax in an epic battle to end all battles.

Madam Secretary: “The Common Defense” CBS, 10pm In the new episode “The Common Defense,” Elizabeth (Téa Leoni) is away on a retreat thinking about her presidential campaign, while her staff tries to secure an international agreement to protect citizens who have been displaced due to global warming.

Good Girls: “Pick Your Poison” NBC, 10pm Rio’s (Manny Montana) new business opportunity for Beth (Christina Hendricks) leads to a fracture in her relationship with Annie (Mae Whitman).

Mission Declassified Travel Channel, 10pm New Series!

Award-winning investigative reporter Christof Putzel explores history’s most legendary and

notorious mysteries. By decoding recently declassified documents, Putzel discovers new, or simply missed, clues and connections that could finally unlock decades-long mysteries surrounding legendary cold cases. The series premiere finds Putzel examining the case of three prisoners who escaped the notorious Alcatraz prison in 1962 and were presumed to have died.

But did they?

Monday, March 25 The Neighborhood: “Welcome to Logan #2” CBS, 8pm Surprising new details about Dave (Max Greenfield) are revealed when his friend from Michigan (guest star Geoff Stults) comes to visit in the new episode “Welcome to Logan #2.”

Arrow: “Inheritance” The CW, 8pm Laurel (Katie Cassidy) learns about some damaging information that affects Emiko (Sea Shimooka).

Always looking to protect his sister, Oliver (Stephen Amell) invites Laurel to help investigate, which makes Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) happy as her friend is now working with the team. However, when things go awry, Felicity is forced to make a choice between the team and Laurel.

Jesus: His Life History, 8pm New Series!

This eight-part series uses a combination of scripted drama and interviews with prominent religious and historical experts to retell the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth to his death and resurrection.

Each episode is told through the perspective of a key figure in Jesus’ life: Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter.

Two episodes will air weekly over the four weeks leading up to Easter Sunday.

The Voice: “The Battles, Part 1” NBC, 8pm The artists take the stage for the Battle Rounds, and the coaches enlist music industry powerhouses Charlie Puth, Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn and Khalid to prepare their artists for a dueling duet.

After the vocal faceoff, each coach must choose which artist from their

team is the strongest and has the option of stealing losing artists from an opposing coach. Each coach has two steals during the Battle Rounds. Winning artists will proceed to the brand-new round, the LIVE Cross Battles.

America’s Hidden Stories: “Pearl Harbor Spies” Smithsonian Channel, 8pm Was a friend of Winston Churchill the leader of a spy ring that funneled American intelligence and stolen technology to the Japanese navy decades before World War II? The new episode “Pearl Harbor Spies” combs through newly declassified documents to determine if the spy ring helped make Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor possible.

Man With a Plan: “Adam’s Ribs” CBS, 8:30pm Adam (Matt LeBlanc) discovers how hard it is to eat a vegan diet in the new episode “Adam’s Ribs.”

Magnum P.I.: “Blood in the Water” CBS, 9pm Magnum (Jay Hernandez) and Higgins (Perdita Weeks) are left stranded at sea after their yacht gets hijacked in the new episode “Blood in the Water.”

One Nation Under Stress HBO, 9pm Filmmaker Marc Levin (Class Divide, Brick City) follows Dr. Sanjay Gupta as he tries to uncover the root causes of why American life expectancy is falling and is now shorter than that of comparable developed countries. His investigation uncovers an epidemic of self-inflicted deaths driven by stress.

Women, War & Peace PBS, 9pm Season Premiere!

The series that explores how some of the biggest international stories of recent memory are shaped by women returns for two nights with four never-before-told stories about women who risked their lives for peace, changing history in the process. Tonight’s first episode introduces Catholic and Protestant women who came together during Northern Ireland’s bloody civil war and shaped the historic Good Friday Agreement peace deal.

Then, follow three Egyptian women during Egypt’s Arab Spring.

The Fix: “Revenge” ABC, 10pm Maya (Robin Tunney) and Matthew (Adam Rayner) search Sevvy’s (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) house for anything that might lead to an arrest as they face mounting pressure from Wiest (Breckin Meyer) to build a case quickly.

Meanwhile, Ezra (Scott Cohen) tries to clean up Sevvy’s image and finds a new suspect to take the attention off of his client.

Knightfall History, 10pm Season Premiere!

History’s drama about the legendary Knights Templar returns for Season 2 with a major addition to the cast. Mark Hamill (the Star Wars saga) plays Talus, a grizzled veteran of the Crusades who puts Templar initiates through rigorous mental, physical and spiritual training. Tom Cullen returns as Landry, the disgraced Templar whose affair with France’s Queen Joan (Olivia Ross) not only jeopardizes his place among the Templars, but also the future of the order itself.

The Enemy Within: “Havana” NBC, 10pm Once Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) convinces Keaton (Morris Chestnut) that Anna Cruz (Coral Peña) is a mole inside the FBI working for Tal, Keaton decides to keep his enemies close. With a fox in their henhouse, Keaton and the team spy on one of their own, hoping Cruz will lead them to Tal.

Tuesday, March 26 NCIS: “Silent Service” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Silent Service,” the nuclear submarine Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and Bishop (Emily Wickersham) are aboard to conduct a murder investigation has gone radio silent.

MasterChef Junior: “Off the Hook” FOX, 8pm The remaining home cooks are challenged to debone an entire fish before turning it into a dish that’ll impress judges Gordon Ramsay, Christina Tosi and Aarón Sánchez. black-ish: “Enough Is Enough” ABC, 9pm After Kyra’s (Quvenzhané Wallis) estranged father, Perry (guest star Katt Williams), shows up and wants

to bring Kyra home to Houston, Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) work to show him the amazing life they can provide for her. Meanwhile, the kids go on a mission to get Kyra one last chili dog from Larry’s.

FBI: “Apex” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “Apex,” Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Dana (Sela Ward) struggle to find justice for victims murdered by a serial killer who left a ghoulish mark on all of his victims.

Women, War & Peace PBS, 9pm Season Finale!

The final night of this series explores the story of a courageous, nonviolent women’s movement that formed the heart of the Palestinian struggle for freedom during the 1987 uprising. Then, embark on a risky yearlong U.N. peacekeeping mission into earthquake-ravaged Haiti with an all-female Bangladeshi police unit. Leaving their families behind, these officers shatter stereotypes as they rise in the name of building peace.

NCIS: New Orleans: “Reckoning” CBS, 10pm After a reshuffling of assignments, Pride (Scott Bakula) returns to NCIS during the investigation of a missing petty officer in the new episode “Reckoning.”

The Village: “Good Thing” NBC, 10pm Sarah (Michaela McManus) uncovers more of Katie’s (Grace Van Dien) secret and has a confrontation with Nick (Warren Christie).

Enzo (Dominic Chianese) struggles with a disappointing new roommate, and Ava (Moran Atias) makes progress with her case.

Temptation Island USA Network, 10pm Season Finale!

Find out which couples made it through all the temptations over the course of the rebooted reality series’ first season.

Miracle Workers: “1 Hour” TBS, 10:30pm Season Finale!

Craig (Daniel Radcliffe) risks it all in a desperate attempt to save Earth and all of mankind.

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hernandosun.com March 22- 28, 2019

Calendar of Events March 22-24

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John Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN Presented by Stage West Community Playhouse Fri March 22 7:30-9:30PM; Sat March 23 2-4PM; & 7:309:30PM; Sun March 24 2-4PM stagewestflorida.com 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd. Spring Hill, FL 34606 352-683-5113

Hernando Bar 5K 10K WHEN: Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 8 AM – 11 AM WHERE: Weeki Wachee Preserve Weeki Wachee Preserve, Spring Hill, Florida 34607 Description: 6th annual 5K 10K run to raise money for College and Law School scholarships for Hernando County’s students Hernando Home Show WHEN: March 30, 2019 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

March 23 WHERE:The Shoppes at Towne Square Mall 3021 Commercial Way The Spring Hill Garden Club will hold a yard sale Saturday Description: See Event Previews page 8 March 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Nature Coast Botani- First Annual Cerebral Palsy Zumbathon cal Gardens. The garden is located at: WHEN: Saturday, March 30, 10:15am – 12:15pm 1489 Parker Ave. Spring Hill WHERE: Spirit in Motion 11037 Hearth Rd, Spring Hill, Florida All proceeds will go towards completion of the brick pathways. 34608 Jammin’ for the Kids Description: See Event Previews page 8 WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM WHERE: Target Plaza 3155 Aerial Way, Spring Hill, Fl April 2 Enjoy a day of food, fun and music to help benefit the homeless kids of Hernando County. This event is presented by the Dade Pioneers – monthly youth program Kiwanis Club of Weeki Wachee and is hosted by Family Chiro- April 2, Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. – 6 p.m practic. Over 50 vendors, live bands games and more.

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.

Join us monthly from September – May for natural and cultural March 24 history programs for children ages 8 – 18. Programs includes crafts, games, speakers and food. April program will feature 24th ANNUAL JEWISH FOOD FEST birds. Membership costs $10/year.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2019; 12:00-4:00 WHERE: Temple Beth David, 13158 Antelope St. Spring Hill, FL April 5 & 6 34609 Description: Came enioy an afternoon of delicious NATURECOAST BOTANICAL GARDEN 2019 Annual Spring foods, local vendors , music, entertainment, and celebration for Plant Sale the entire family! For more information, call the temple office April 5 and 6, Friday and Saturday 9am - 2 pm at: 352-686-7034 We have a great variety of moderately priced tried and true Kayaking with a Purpose plants that grow in our area. Come early to get the best variety WHEN: Sunday, March 24, 10am – 2pm to choose from. Many of our plants are grown right here at the WHERE: Weeki Wachee River at Weeki Wachee, Botanical Gardens. We will have knowledgeable Spring Hill Meeting place to be announced.

Garden Club members to help with questions and selections.

Description: The Hernando County Wildlife Warriors are ALL proceeds go to the upkeep of the Botanical Gardens, please calling all youth kayakers and their parents to get on the come help us keep the gardens open and FREE to the public. river together and make a difference. The event is being led visit our website www.naturecoastgardens.com

by Wildlife Warrior Mason Johnson. Mason Johnson is only 12-years old, but he’s determined to make a difference in his April 6 community and beyond. If you do not have children and would still like to to join us, everyone is welcome. Meeting place to SUNCOAST HARMONY CHORUS Cabaret Show be announced. Visit Hernando County Wildlife Warriors on WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 7:30 pm Facebook.

WHERE: Salishan Gracious Retirement Living, 191 Astaire, SH, Legends for Youth Baseball Clinic Description: This women’s a cappella chorus will present their Major League Baseball Legends For Youth Kids Clinic is being annual Cabaret Show entitled Everything Old is New Again, held at Tom Varn Park on March 24th. This clinic is for chilSaturday, April 6, 7:30 pm, at Salishan Gracious Retirement dren ages 6 - 16 and is FREE!!! Participants will be taught the Living, 191 Astaire, SH, 34609. In addition to highlighting well fundamentals of the game by Former Major League Baseball known music by the chorus and quartets, delicious “Death By players including Brooksville’s own “Mike Walker”!

Chocolate” desserts will be served. Tickets are $5 available by If you have any questions or require further information please calling Cindy 352-597-4376. Our rehearsals are always open do not hesitate to contact me at 352-540-3830! to visitors throughout Hernando County. We invite women of WHEN: March 24, 2-5PM all cultures, ages 18 and up, who have a passion for singing CEMEX will be providing a free lunch at 1:00PM for participants and improving their vocal abilities, to visit any Tues, 7PM, at and family member.

Salishan.

WHERE: Tom Varn Park; 301 Darby Lane; Brooksville, 34601 Dance at Brookridge Please arrive to the fields 20 min before the scheduled start Come join us for a trip to Margaritaville with music to dance time. Please come prepared with sneakers and baseball bag by with Johnny Lobo. Meet us at the Brookridge Clubhouse (bat, glove, water bottle) at 8150 Hampton Ave, Brooksville on Saturday April 6th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. BYOB, Coffee and Ice provided. Tickets for Three weekends March 29 - April 14 this dance are available at the door for $7. Call Val at 352-6160242 to reserve your tickets.

Live Oak Theatre’s Godspell Hernando Sportsmans Club Gun Show The Live Oak Theatre version of the 70s smash hit will be preApril 6 & 7; 9AM-4PM Saturday, 9AM-3PM Sunday sented over three weekends from March 29 through April 14, at The club’s gun shows are held in the Clubhouse at the Herthe Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Boulevard, Brooks- nando Sportsman’s Club. The physical address for the club is ville, Florida. Shows are 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with 16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614.

2:30 pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $20, The entrance road to the Club is off of U.S Hwy 19 (Commeror $5 for children 13 and younger, when purchased with an adult cial Way), just 9 ½ miles north of SR 50, in Hernando County. ticket. Admission includes coffee, tea, and dessert, available 30 Admission is $6.00. Doors are open to the public from 9:00 to minutes before each performance.

4:00 pm on Saturday, and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday.

For more information and to reserve seating call 352-593-0027 or Event Director - Randie Rickert (352) 799-3605 email LiveOakBoxOffice@Gmail.com or purchase online at www. Five Points of Life Kids Marathon and 5K LiveOakTheatre.org. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.

The Five Points of Life Foundation and LifeSouth Community com/LiveOakTheatre.

Blood Centers invite you to be a part of the 7th Annual Five Points of Life Kids Marathon Hernando and the 4th annual 5K Hernando presented by Oak Hill Hospitall. The Kids Marathon and 5K are scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Target

tV’s Best Bets Wednesday, March 27 Riverdale: “Chapter Fifty-Two: The Master” The CW, 8pm As Betty (Lili Reinhart) enlists Cheryl’s (Madelaine Petsch) help to infiltrate the Farm, Archie (KJ Apa) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) help an ally from his past. Meanwhile, Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) attempt to put a stop to Riverdale’s drug trade puts him on a collision course with Gladys (guest star Gina Gershon).

Chicago Med: “The Space Between Us” NBC, 8pm When a car unexpectedly smashes through the ambulance bay doors, Dr. Choi (Brian Tee) makes some difficult decisions in an effort to save a worker trapped beneath the wreckage and April (YaYa DeCosta), who’s also in danger. Drs. Rhodes (Colin Donnell) and Bekker (Norma Kuhling) tend to a patient whose best chance at survival is an extremely risky heart surgery. Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt) struggles to come to terms with ex-wife Caroline’s (Paula Newsome) treatment.

Project Runway All Stars: “All the World’s a Runway” Lifetime, 8:30pm Season Finale!

In this special 90-minute episode, actress Andrea Riseborough (Birdman, Mandy) helps the judges crown a world champion as designers produce runway collections and present them in front of New York’s fashion elite.

Million Dollar Mile CBS, 9pm New Series!

In this unprecedented competition series, contestants will have the chance to win $1 million every time they run the Million Dollar Mile. Standing in their way is the most challenging obstacle course ever designed and a group of elite athletes with one mission: to stop the contestants from winning the money at all costs. The 10-episode series is hosted by former college and NFL football quarterback Tim Tebow, and sportscasters Matt “Money” Smith and Maria Taylor.

SpringHill Entertainment, the production company founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, is among the producers.

Jane the Virgin The CW, 9pm Season Premiere!

Last season’s major cliffhanger changes things for Jane (Gina Rodriguez), who has trouble understanding her new situation. Rogelio (Jaime Camil) continues to struggle on the set of the American remake of his telenovela, and Petra (Yael Grobglas) confronts her would-be shooter.

Chicago Fire: “Move a Wall” NBC, 9pm Tensions run high between Casey (Jesse Spencer) and Herrmann (David Eigenberg) after the firehouse responds to an apartment complex fire. After discovering something extremely suspicious during the call, Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) and Severide (Taylor Kinney) do some investigating and get CPD on the case. Brett (Kara Killmer) struggles

to deal with her emotions, while Herrmann’s wife, Cindy (Robyn Coffin), hopes to get her interior design business on track by taking a stab at redoing the common room.

Whiskey Cavalier: “The English Job” ABC, 10pm While investigating suspicious robberies in London, Will (Scott Foley) hits it off with a sexy British spy, leaving Frankie (Lauren Cohan) with some unexpected feelings that she doesn’t know how to process. Meanwhile, Jai (Vir Das) competes with Susan (Ana Ortiz) over who is more intelligent, and Standish (Tyler James Williams) deals with a case of shell shock.

SEAL Team: “You Only Die Once” CBS, 10pm Bravo Team sets out on mission to take down the financier and mastermind behind several terrorist attacks in the new episode “You Only Die Once.”

CMT Crossroads: “Boyz II Men & Brett Young” CMT, 10pm Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men joins multi-platinum country artist Brett Young for an hour of cross-genre musical collaboration.

What We Do in the Shadows FX, 10pm New Series!

This series spinoff of the 2014 cult-hit comedy film What We Do in the Shadows centers on four centuries-old vampires who live together in a house in Staten Island and have their nightly lives filmed by a documentary crew. The undead denizens try to maintain their lifestyles and satisfy their bloodthirst while adjusting to the modern world. Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillen and Mark Proksch star.

American Beauty Star: “America Decides the Winner” Lifetime, 10pm Live Season Finale!

The three finalists travel to New York City to show off their final looks in front of a live audience.

The artists have one last shot to prove they deserve America’s votes and the title of American Beauty Star.

Chicago P.D.: “Pain Killer” NBC, 10pm A mayoral candidate is shot by an unidentified sniper, and CPD races to catch the shooter before he can take out his next target.

Secrets of the Dead: “King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom” PBS, 10pm Uncover new archaeological evidence at Tintagel that suggests the legend of King Arthur started in a prosperous and sophisticated trading village in fifth-century Britain following the departure of the Romans.

Happy!

Syfy, 10pm Season Premiere!

Former detective Nick Sax (Christopher Meloni) and his imaginary friend Happy (voice of Patton Oswalt) are back as the adaptation of the graphic novel returns. Nick and Happy endured a chaotic

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Christmas last time, and Season 2’s Easter setting promises to bring pandemonium to a whole other level. As a newly sober-ish Nick struggles to do right by his ex-wife and daughter, he finds his fresh start tested by a familiar enemy — Sonny Shine, who is on a mission to Make Easter Great Again (MEGA) with the help of his demented Easter Bunny henchmen.

Thursday, March 28 “Futurama” 20th Anniversary Marathon Syfy, beginning at 6am Good news, everyone! Celebrating two decades of Simpsons creator Matt Groening’s follow-up series Futurama (which premiered on this date in 1999), this 24-hour marathon of the sci-fi-spoofing animated comedy will feature fan-favorite episodes in primetime.

Major League Baseball ESPN, beginning at 1pm Live The 2019 Major League Baseball regular season opens today, and ESPN airs a tripleheader featuring the Baltimore Orioles at the N.Y. Yankees, the Arizona Diamondbacks at the defending NL champion L.A. Dodgers and the 2018 World Series champion Boston Red Sox at the Seattle Mariners.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Regionals CBS & TBS, beginning at 7pm Live The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 regional semifinals are held today and tomorrow in Louisville (South); Anaheim, Calif., (West); Washington, D.C., (East); and Kansas City (Midwest). The Elite 8 regional finals are Saturday (TBS) and Sunday (CBS).

Grey’s Anatomy: “Silent All These Years” ABC, 8pm When a trauma patient arrives at Grey Sloan, it forces Jo (Camilla Luddington) to confront her past.

Meanwhile, Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and Ben (Jason George) have to talk to Tuck (BJ Tanner) about dating.

Superstore: “Lovebirds” NBC, 8pm Jonah (Ben Feldman) and Amy’s (America Ferrera) first Valentine’s Day together gets derailed when Dina (Lauren Ash) brings her birds to work, which also causes trouble for Garrett (Colton Dunn). Meanwhile, Cheyenne (Nichole Bloom) offers to give Marcus (guest star Jon Barinholtz) a sentimental tattoo, and Glenn (Mark McKinney) makes videos for his daughter to watch while he’s at work.

A.P. Bio: “Toledo’s Top 100” NBC, 8:30pm Jack (Glenn Howerton) is aghast to learn he didn’t make the Top 10 in Toledo’s Top 100 bachelors list, while Durbin (Patton Oswalt) did.

Meanwhile, Victor (Jacob Houston) and Eduardo decide it’s time to reveal their feelings to their unexpected crushes.

Legacies: “There’s Always a Loophole” The CW, 9pm Season Finale!

When a group of unwelcome visitors descends upon the Salvatore School, Hope (Danielle

Rose Russell) leads the charge to keep her friends safe. Meanwhile, MG (Quincy Fouse) uncovers a secret about his mother, and Josie (Kaylee Bryant) finds herself in a dire situation.

Little Women: Atlanta Lifetime, 9pm Season Premiere!

Big drama comes in small packages in Season 5. After firing their manager, the Tiny Twinz are under a deadline to get their career back on track; Juicy meets with the Street Execs and gets a huge opportunity; and Monie is devastated by news that could change her and her family’s lives.

Will & Grace: “The Things We Do for Love” NBC, 9pm The morning after his bachelor party, Jack (Sean Hayes) realizes he’s lost one of the 13 gold coins he is to present to Estefan (guest star Brian Jordan Alvarez) at their wedding so that their relationship will not be forever cursed.

Although Grace (Debra Messing) denies it, Will (Eric McCormack) becomes concerned that she is the only one compromising in her relationship with Noah (guest star David Schwimmer). Karen (Megan Mullally) makes it official when she shows up at Grace and Noah’s dinner party with her new date, Nikki (guest star Samira Wiley).

Abby’s NBC, 9:30pm New Series!

Stop in at the “best bar in San Diego” and you’ll find Abby (Natalie Morales), who runs this unlicensed neighborhood hangout in her backyard, along with a colorful cast of oddballs who call the place home. Just be prepared to follow some rules. Neil Flynn (The Middle, Scrubs) also stars in this comedy from Michael Schur (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation) and Josh Malmuth (Superstore, New Girl).

Better Things: “No Limit” FX, 10pm Sam (Pamela Adlon) is having nightmares, and stress is affecting her health in the new episode “No Limit.”

Impractical Jokers truTV, 10pm Season Premiere!

Sal, Joe, Q and Murr return for their eighth season of hysterical high jinks. Last year the series ranked as the No. 2 original cable comedy in primetime for adults 18-49 throughout the second half of the year.

Tacoma FD truTV, 10:30pm New Series!

On the heels of the breakout theatrical release of Super Troopers 2, co-creators and stars Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme will be donning new uniforms in this 10-episode comedy, which is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities. This firehouse stays entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and bizarre emergency calls. Leading the firehouse shenanigans are Chief Terry McConky (Heffernan) and Capt. Eddie Penisi

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

at Suncoast Crossing (3101 Aerial Way, Brooksville, FL 34604).

The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. 5K tickets are $25, Price increases after March 29. The Kids Marathon will begin at 9:15 a.m.

April 7 Zumba with Eaze: Join us Sunday, April 7th at 12noon1:30pm at Temple Beth David for dancing at your own pace and your way to improved health and mobility. This is exercise in disguise! Movement adaptions include wheelchairs, walkers, and canes. Everyone is welcome. For Temple members $5/class and $7/class for non-temple members. Call Jaynie (352) 796-4171 for more information.

April 13 Spring Bird Walk Dade Battlefield Historic State Park April 13, Saturday, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Meander the trails of Dade looking and listening for spring bird residents. Bring a pair of binoculars (or borrow from the park) and bird book (optional). Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida Annual Park Pass.

Scholarship Fund Raiser PLANT & Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 13, 2019, 9 AM – 3 PM, at Tom Varn park, Pavillion #2, Darby Lane, Brooksville. Proceeds benefit PHSC Scholarship Funds and FFGC Wekiva Youth Camp, a summer Camp founded to educate youth about nature.

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(Lemme), alongside an eclectic crew played by series regulars Hassie Harrison (Southbound), Eugene Cordero (Black Monday, The Good Place), Marcus Henderson (Get Out) and Gabriel Hogan (Heartland).

Friday, March 29 The Highwaymen Netflix Original Film!

Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson star in John Lee Hancock’s (The Blind Side) drama that follows the untold true story of the legendary detectives who brought down notorious outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.

Osmosis Netflix New Series!

Set in near-future Paris, this sci-fi series is about an app that matches singles with their soulmates by mining their brain data. But decoding true love comes at a price.

Fresh Off the Boat: “Nerd Watching” ABC, 8pm Evan’s (Ian Chen) friends are wowed by Eddie’s (Hudson Yang) coolness when he starts hanging out with them, making Evan feel like a complete nerd. Louis (Randall Park) and Jessica (Constance Wu) become convinced that Grandma (Lucille Soong) is being scammed by an internet lothario in Chile.

The Blacklist: “Robert Vesco/The Osterman Umbrella Company” NBC, 8pm In the first of two back-to-back episodes, Red (James Spader) and the task force hunt for legendary fugitive Robert Vesco (guest star Stacy Keach), one of history’s most notorious con men. In the following episode, Red directs Liz (Megan Boone) to investigate a secret organization of assassins hired by global intelligence agencies to eliminate former agents — a case with ramifications that will change the task force forever.

Speechless: “ON THE R-O-- ROAD A-G-- AGAIN” ABC, 8:30pm The DiMeos set out for one last “JJ Adventure” before he heads to college, but things get bumpy when the family takes an ill-advised shortcut. Maya (Minnie Driver) and Kenneth’s (Cedric Yarbrough) relationship is tested when they disagree over who knows JJ’s (Micah Fowler) needs best. Meanwhile, Jimmy (John Ross Bowie), JJ and Dylan (Kyla Kenedy) find fun they shouldn’t be having.

Great Performances: “Julius Caesar” PBS, 9pm Experience Shakespeare as never before in an all-female production of Julius Caesar set in a prison, from the Donmar Warehouse.

Saturday, March 30 Ransom: “Stay of Execution” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Stay of Execution,” Eric (Luke Roberts) and his team help a death row inmate who gets a “ransom” letter offering exonerating evidence in exchange for $500,000.

A Brush With Love Hallmark Channel, 8pm Original Film!

Discouraged artist Jamie is convinced by her best friend to paint a portrait of the “perfect man,” and when it is finished, they discover that it resembles a real-life Prince Charming named Michael.

Jamie and Michael embark on a whirlwind romance, but when Jamie starts spending time with her friend’s blue-collar brother, she finds herself torn between the man who’s perfect on paper, and someone who’s perfectly imperfect.

The Killer Next Door Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

After Julie’s husband dies in a car crash, she and her son Matty move across the country to start fresh and build a closer relationship with her late husband’s twin sister, Alison. But Alison blames Julie for her brother’s death and wants her nephew Matty — a spitting image of her dead twin — all to herself.

Stars Andrea Bogart, Hannah Barefoot and John-Michael Carlton.

Tigerland Discovery Channel, 9pm Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year in the prestigious U.S. Documentary Competition, this film makes its television debut tonight. Directed

by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ross Kauffman (Born Into Brothels) and produced by Oscar winner Fisher Stevens (The Cove), Tigerland follows Russian scientist Pavel Fomenko and the conservationist family of Kailash Sankhala of India in their efforts to lead tiger-preservation movements that strive to keep this legendary but endangered big cat from disappearing entirely.

Animal ER Live Nat Geo Wild, 9pm Live New Series!

This four-week event series, airing live on Saturday and Sunday nights, follows animal emergencies in real time as they occur at animal hospitals and mobile vet emergency units across the country. The series is anchored by veterinary experts in a studio in New York City and embeds camera crews across the country with teams of specialized veterinarians as they work to save the lives of pets.

50th NAACP Image Awards TV One, 9pm Live The Image Awards mark half a century of celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film, and of honoring people or groups who have promoted social justice through creative endeavors.

Saturday Night Live: “Sandra Oh/ Tame Impala” NBC, 11:30pm Live Just ahead of the second season premiere of her BBC America hit Killing Eve, Sandra Oh makes her SNL hosting debut, joined by musical guest Tame Impala, also making their first appearance on the show.

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Guard- Robert Gomez, Nature Coast, SR: One player that will be sorely missed at Nature Coast is combo guard Robert Gomez. The senior guard was the primary ball handler for the Sharks and usually was the go-to-guy in clutch situations. Gomez averaged over 15 points per game and showcased his abilities throughout the Class 6A playoffs.

Guard- Talon Bergantino, Central, SO: The sophomore guard helped lead the Bears to a respectable 12-15 record during the 2018-2019 season. Bergantino averaged a team-high 11.1 points per game and the 6-foot-1 guard will have two more years under his belt over at Central.

Forward- Orien Adams, Nature Coast, JR:

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The 6-foot-5, 200-pound forward was the high flyer for the Sharks throughout the season. Adams averaged around 15 points per game and was crucial in helping the Sharks reach the Class 6A state semifinals.

Forward- Jacob Batten, Hernando, SR: Batten, who also played on the football team last fall, became the Leopards’ top player this past season. Batten averaged a team-high 17.8 points for the 12-15 Leopards. At 6-foot-4, Batten provided ideal size in the post area for Hernando.

Utility- Unique Torain, Springstead, SO: The sophomore sensation was just that. A sensation. In just his second season of play, Torain averaged 17.4 points and 5.2 rebounds.

Paired with his brother Sincere, the two provided the Eagles with a solid

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Hernando Sun All-County Girls Basketball Team Guard- Nakayla Roberts, Hernando, SR: Forget that the Leopards weren’t able to clinch a postseason spot. Remember that Roberts was one of the county’s most prolific scorers on the court. The quick 5-foot-6 combo guard averaged a county-high 20.2 points per game and helped lead Hernando to a record of 11-11.

Guard- Amelia Jackson, Hernando Christian, SR: The Lions went 22-4

this past season and a lot of that success went on the shoulders of the senior class at Hernando Christian. Jackson was one of the leaders for the small school that had one of the best seasons of recent memory. Jackson led the team with 13.4 points per game, leading HCA to the region semifinals.

Forward- Mykenna Corbett, Weeki Wachee, SR: The 5-foot-10 forward was the leading scorer for Weeki Wachee’s best girls basketball team in program history. Corbett averaged 15.0 points per game and hit a team-high 83 3-pointers during the

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Forward- Seytia Hill, Weeki Wachee, SR: Hill ended her prep basketball career at Weeki Wachee having over 1,000-plus points and 1,000-plus rebounds. The motor that ran high always helped grab key rebounds game in and game out. Hill averaged 13.0 points and 10.8 rebounds for the Hornets.

Forward- Shayleese Vazquez, Weeki Wachee, SR: Vazquez was another player for the Hornets that was able to notch over 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Vazquez finished

off the season with averages of 12.5 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.

Utility- Sydney Sauto, Springstead, SR: Despite the Eagles sporting a record of 5-22 on the court, Sauto was still able to put together a solid senior season regardless. The senior averaged a team-high 13.9 points per game and helped keep the Eagles competitive throughout the campaign.

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

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If it wasn’t already known that Steven Stamkos has become one of the best players to ever put on a Lightning jersey, scoring career goal number 383 will help prove that point.

In what has already been Steven Stamkos, Tampa an exceptional season for Bay Lightning the Tampa Bay Lightning, that high mark has been end of assists from him reached. With that goal towhen they were teammates tal, Stamkos matched Vinny from 2008 until 2013.

Lecavalier’s franchise “It’s a huge honor to be record for goals scored in sharing that with Vinny their career in the team’s right now,” Stamkos told 5-4 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Times. “He the Detroit Red Wings on was so instrumental to me Thurs. March 14. in my career and what he “You don’t dream of bemeant to this organization ing an all-time goal leader and the whole community of a franchise when you’re of Tampa. It’s pretty surreal a kid. You dream of playing to be in company with him a game in the NHL. It’s a right now.” pretty cool feeling. I’m sure Tying the all time goals it will process more a little record also puts Stamkos later,” Stamkos told the 125 points away from Tampa Bay Times.

Lecavalier for second on What is especially the Lightning’s all-time impressive for this record points list, and 204 shy of tying event is the speed in Martin St. Louis’ record. which Stamkos matched If Stamkos maintains Lecavalier’s mark. Stamhis points pace, he will kos has only played in 735 easily eclipse the record to games in his career, while it become the most prolific took 1037 games for Lecav- player in Lightning history. alier to get to 383 goals for It is exceptionally hard to the Lightning. average more than a point Considering the Lightper game. Neither St. Louis ning is a relatively young nor Lecavalier managed it. organization, this puts So far Stamkos has; and at Stamkos’ record tying event this pace, the record should into a fun perspective. be his sometime in DecemHe assisted Lecavalier in ber 2021. setting the mark earlier and was also on the receiving

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by Cheryl Clanton

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.

Opening Day Success One of the greatest thrills to me as a turkey hunter, is to help others to get their first turkey.

There is definitely a lot of learning to be had before you can just show up in the woods and bust one in the beak. For myself, it was into my fourth season of chasing them feathered devils before I finally got it right and successfully called in a big tom for our family supper table. And, for a lot of beginning turkey hunters, that lack of success can drive them to give up altogether.

It’s not just getting them that first turkey that is so important to me, although it is a huge event, but teaching them the why’s and how’s of my setup and calling techniques. Giving them tips that they can use in their upcoming hunts to improve their odds and feed that passion. It’s all about passing it on to keep our sport and heritage alive.

Such was the case this past Saturday on opening day of Spring Gobbler Season. As mentioned last week, I was fortunate enough to team up with Mrs. Kelli Ellis, of Inverness, whom joined me for a hunt on a bit of land in Sumter County and enjoyed quite a morning.

We’d gotten set up well ahead of the sun reaching the eastern horizon and listened to the birds and crickets come alive. Not long after daylight, we heard a stir of commotion behind us and a coyote ran in and tried to scatter her flock of decoys! Sadly, she didn’t recover from her surprise in time to get a shot off on him, but it surely raised her blood pressure a little.

Later on, I got a longear’d hollering back at my Rebel Yell box call and marched him to within a hundred yards, but that old he-devil hung up and eventually spooked after catching sight of my parked truck. Shortly after that,

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Wednesday March 13, 2019 at Nature Coast High School, it’s a clear nice cool night for girls softball.

Players are introduced and team stats provided. Springstead Eagles have five wins and two losses, while Nature Coast has four wins and three losses. Both teams stand on the field for the National Anthem, some players swaying side to side in anticipation of the game. End of the Anthem you can hear cheers echo in the cool night. Let’s play ball.

Top of 1st inning.

Eagles #3 Sr. Emily Kolwicz is the first to step up to the plate.

First pitch was thrown

by Nature Coast pitcher #15 Jr. Alyssa Kelly, which came in strong and fast. Kelly struck Kolwicz for the first out of the game. Second stepping up to the plate Eagles #44 Jr. Hannah Rizzuto, hit a line drive we heard a couple other toms sounding off in different directions too, but by midday I was packing away my things readying to head back to the truck. The last call I handled before stuffing it into a pocket on my turkey vest, was a friction call her husband, local taxidermist Tim Ellis had recently built for her hunt and asked me to try it out.

I began dinking around trying to find a sweet spot on the glass surface, when a tom fired a gobble our way from a couple of hundred yards out. I cut a few times on that new call and the tom hit it again! I told Mrs. Ellis to get ready and ten minutes later that rascal came struttin in towards her decoys…. a big surprise for both of us was that the gobbler had an even bigger tom in tow!

I gave her the green light to shoot when they closed to twenty yards and when that lead strutter flopped, the larger of the two just stood there wondering what had just happened to his pal when I practically shouted, “shoot the other one too!” Which she did!

It really did happen just like that, and on opening day of the new Spring season, that new turkey hunter was all tagged out whilst grinning from ear to ear!

Best of luck to all of you taking to the field to chase them bearded devils and 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.

God bless and good hunting!

straight to first baseman and was caught for the second out. Next up is Eagles #21 Sr. Mariah Galhouse which popped up a fly around second base which was caught

by Shark #6 Fr. Dom Sekelsky for the third out.

Bottom of 1st inning Nature Coast first batter #1 Jr. Morgan Johnson a lefty will be going up against Eagles pitcher #21 Sr. Mariah Galhouse.

Johnson tried to stay in it, but Galhouse struck Johnson out. Next another lefty steps up, Shark #11 So. Arianna Calhoun.

Calhoun gets a base hit right over Galhouse into center field. Shark #12 Sr. Alanis Berrios pops up to second, Eagles #7 Sr. Madisoon Dicono made the catch earning the second out. Shark #9 Jr. Jailene Gonzalez gets up to bat, with Sharks #11 So. Arianna Calhoun on first. With a wild pitch, Eagles catcher #52 So. Raquel Camuglia misses the pitch and Calhoun steals second.

Gonzalez hit down first baseline which is caught making it three outs.

Top of 2nd inning Springstead #6 Jr. Jenna Ryan steps up and hits to Sharks shortstop.

Sharks shortstop throws to first base but dropped the ball- Ryan safe on first. Next up Eagle #52 So. Raquel Camuglia with #6 Ryan on first.

Camuglia hits straight at the Sharks pitcher Alyssa Kelly, Kelly spins and takes Eagle #6 Ryan out on second for first out.

Eagle #10 Sr. Brooke Ayo steps up and strikes out leaving Camuglia on first. Springstead #7 Sr. Madison Dicono steps up to the plate and hits fly out to left field for a base hit, #52 Camuglia goes to second and #7 Dicono on first. With two outs against the Eagles #26 So. Tiana Stifanic steps up to the plate and is struck out making three outs.

one. First base throws to third, tagging runner for the second out. Nature Coast completes a double play. Eagle #44 Jr. Hannah Rizzuto is walked, then #21 Sr. Mariah Galhouse pops up the ball.

It is caught by second baseman for the third out.

Bottom of 3rd inning Nature Coast up to bat #6 Fr. Dom Sekelsky starts the Sharks off with a tipped ball. Sekelsky runs to first but is taken out. Next up is So. #2 Alexis Lendo, a lefty.

Eagles pitcher Sr. Mariah Galhouse hits Lendo right on her elbow. Lendo earns a free walk to first. Back to the top of the Sharks lineup #1 Jr. Morgan Johnson- also a lefty, #2 Lendo is on first. The ball is pitched and Lendo steals second, sliding into base and quickly standing up. Again Lendo is going to steal third, Eagles #52 gets the ball and was supposed to throw to third but ended up throwing into center field and the ball rolls.

Lendo takes the opportunity to bring it home for Nature Coast’s first run of the game. Johnson makes the second out for the Sharks. With two outs against the Sharks, #11 So. Arianna Balhoun takes the plate but is struck out, which makes three outs for the Sharks.

Top of 4th inning Score at the top of the fourth: Springstead 0 – Nature Coast 1 . The first Eagle up to bat is #6 Jr. Jenna Ryan fouls back and then POW- hits the ball just out of reach of Nature Coast pitcher #15 Jr. Alyssa Kelly right into center field. A perfect base hit putting Ryan on first base. Next up is Eagle #52 So. Raquel Camuglia. She hits a ground ball to second baseman who passes to shortstop covering second and Nature Coast gets the first out. Eagle #10 Brooke Ayo hits a bounced ball to pitcher and Ayo is thrown out on Bottom of 2nd inning first for the second out.

Nature Coast is up to Camuglia advances to bat, Eagles pitcher #21 second. Next up is Eagle Mariah Galhouse strikes #7 Madison Dicono. She out the next three Sharks fouls out to right field, batters. Sharks #15 Jr. Alyssa Kelly out 1, #3 So. another foul, then she hits to shortstop. Shortstop Jiena Carrera out 2, #13 runs into Camuglia and Fr. Kaitlyn Black out 3 drops the ball. Camuglia is now on third base Top of 3rd inning and Dicono is on first.

Eagle #1 Sr. MackenWith two outs against the zie McIntyre hit a short Eagles #26 So. Tiana Stibounce to pitcher, which fanic steps up to the plate ran up on ball to pickup and hits out to right side but missed and McIntyre safe on first. Eagle #3 Sr. of center field, Camuglia and Dicono make it home.

Emily Kolwicz up next, Springstead has 2 runs. pitch is thrown, catcher Eagle #14 Jr. Lourdes misses and McIntyre Penichet hits to second steals second. Kolwicz bunts, pitcher picked it up baseman who fumbles the ball, allowing Penand throws to first- out

Springstead’s Mariah Galhouse.

ichet to get on first. With two outs Eagle #3 Emily Kolwicz hits straight at second baseman and it’s caught for the third out.

#10 Brooke Ayo comes up and hits to second, second baseman tosses to first for the third out for Nature Coast.

Bottom of 4th inning Nature Coast needs to make up some runs now.

Shark #12 Alanis Berrios hits down third. Third baseman fumbles around with the ball, throws to first but Berrios is safe.

Shark #9 Jr. Jailene Gonzalez steps up to bat and is struck out. Out 1 for Springstead. Shark #15 Jr. Alyssa Kelly hits the ball to second baseman, who in turn tosses to the shortstop covering second and gets Berrios out.

Then shortstop throws to first base and takes out Kelly for the double play.

Bottom of 5th inning Up for Nature Coast is #3 So. Jiena Carrera.

Springstead pitcher #21 Sr. Mariah Galhouse starts the inning with a fast inside pitch. Carrera hits a grounder down first and is out on first. Shark #13 Fr. Kaitlyn Black hits just past second baseman for a base hit. Next up is #6 Fr. Dom Sekelsky who bunts the ball and Black is taken out on second for out 2. Shark #2 So. Alexis Lendo steps up to the plate and strikes out leaving Sekelsky on first.

Top of 5th inning Eagle #44 Jr. Hannah Rizzuto is up and is walked to first. Next up #21 Sr. Mariah Galhouse, a pitch from Kelly was missed by Nature Coast catcher #13 Fr. Kaitlyn Black allowing Rizzuto to advance to second.

Galhouse hits the ball just over first baseman’s head to get Galhouse on first and Rizzuto on third.

Next up is #6 Jr. Jenna Ryan who hits the ball just over second baseman.

Rizzuto makes it home and Galhouse advances to third. Eagle #52 steps up and hits a fly ball out to right field which is caught for out one. Ryan ran to second base, but right fielder throws in the ball to second making a double play. 2 outs. Eagle

Top of 6th inning The Eagles start the 6th with 3 runs against Sharks 1. Eagle #7 Sr. Madison Dicono is the first batter up and pops up out of reach of the shortstop for a basehit.

Eagle #26 So. Tiana Stifanic is up and pitcher Alyssa Kelly throws a wild pitch. Dicono steals second. Stifanic strikes out for the first out of the inning. Eagle #14 Jr. Lourdes Penichet bunts and pitcher Alyssa Kelly takes Penichet out on first for the second out and Dicono advances to third.

Senior #3 Emily Kolwicz steps up to the plate, hits to the shortstop who fumbles and Kolwicz is safe on first. Dicono comes in for the fourth run for See TALK, Page 13

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Mrs Kellie Ellis with a pair of fat toms after hunting with Toby on openning day of Spring Gobbler Season.

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“We want to encourage everyday bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives,” said Mattei.

“That’s why we’re working with the Tampa Bay Health & Medical Preparedness Coalition to roll out the necessary resources to train not only our city and county first responders but the general public as well.”

The coalition comprises a group of healthcare organizations, public safety and public health partners that join forces to make their communities safer, healthier and more resilient. Mattei is a voting member of the coalition’s Board of Directors.

“That’s what brings Franklin Riddle to us

today at one of our many training sessions,” said Mattei. “Riddle is the Preparedness and Logistics Coordinator and presents the training sessions of Stop the Bleed.”

In the recent training session held Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 at the Animal Services Department of Hernando County, several members of the community Emergency Response Team and animal services staff attended.

At the session, participants learned hands on how to control life-threatening bleeding using specially designed mannequins.

According to the Stop the Bleed website, a person can die from blood loss within two to five minutes, so those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide that immediate care if

they are equipped with the appropriate training and resources.

“The red stuff is supposed to stay in the body,” said Riddle. “No matter how quickly the professional emergency responders may arrive, bystanders will always be first to help stop blood loss,” he said.

According to Mattei, the county has several hundred Stop the Bleed kits available.

Each kit contains items like latex-free gloves, a

Franklin Riddle, advises volunteers from the Hernando County C.E.R.T. program how to apply pressure to stop blood loss.

tourniquet, emergency bandages, a mesh sled, trauma shears, several rolls of compressed gauze dressing and other necessary materials all vacuum-packed in a tamper-proof pack.

“One never knows when you might be called upon to help save a life, said Mattei. ”It could be your neighbor working in the garden or someone injured in a traffic accident.”

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from page 12 Springstead. Next up is #44 Jr. Hannah Rizzuto with Kolwicz on first.

Pitch is thrown. Kolwicz is stealing second. Catcher throws to second for the out, but no one got there in time to catch it.

Center field was there for the backup and Kolwicz didn’t advance to third.

Rizzuto hits to shortstop and is thrown out on first for the third out.

Bottom of 6th inning Up first for Nature Coast is #1 Jr. Morgan Johnson who gets a base hit. Next up #11 So. Arianna Calhoun strikes out for the first out. Senior #12 Alanis Berrios gets up and drives out to left field, left fielder misses and Berrios gets a double. Johnson comes in for the Sharks’ second run. Next up #9 Jr. Jailene Gonzalez with Berrios on second. Gonzalez tips the ball just

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Springstead two outs as Ryan comes home for the sixth run. So. #26 Tiana Stifanic strikes out, making it three outs.

enough and is thrown out on first for the second out. #15 Jr Alyssa Kelly hits and gets out on first.

Top of the 7th inning Is Nature Coast pitcher getting tired or is Springstead just getting some good hits tonight? At the top of the 7th Nature Coast has to hold the Eagles in order to come back to win this game.

The first up is Eagle #21 Sr. Mariah Galhouse who hits down third. Third baseman misses, but is backed up by shortstop, shortstop tries to take Galhouse out on first, but she is called safe. Junior #6 Jenna Ryan hits down third for a base hit. So. #52 Raquel Camuglia steps up and hits a double bringing in Galhouse for the fifth run. Ryan is on third and Camuglia on second. Eagles #37 Fr. Hannah Wistling steps up - she strikes out - out 1 for the Eagles. Senior #7 Madison Dicono hits a fly out to center field, it’s caught giving

Bottom of 7th inning At the bottom of the 7th, Springstead has 6 runs to the Sharks’ 2. The Sharks have to make up runs to tie or win this game. Springstead’s Pitcher #21 Sr. Mariah Gahouse seems like she is getting stronger and faster in her pitches.

Watch out Sharks. The first Shark up is So. #3 Jiena Carrera. She is struck out for 1st out.

Next up Fr. #13 Kaitlyn Black, she is struck out for the 2nd out.

Next batter up Sr. #10 Kalynn Callari is also struck out making it 3 outs for the Sharks.

Game over, Springstead takes the game with 6 runs against Nature Coast with 2 runs.

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Chocachatti students stage Disney’s ‘The Aristocats’

by SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN WRITER

If Walt Disney were alive today, I’m sure he would have been pleased with Chocachatti Elementary School’s adaptation of his animated musical comedy, “The Aristocats.” The play tells the story of an elderly rich woman, Madam, who decides to leave her wealth to her pet cats when she dies. This sets a plot in motion by her nefarious butler, Edgar, to kidnap the cats and send them to Timbuktu so he can inherit the money.

Sixty third, fourth and fifth-grade children made up the cast and stage crew. Ms. Rhonda Bowers, the dance instructor at Chocachatti, handled the choreography. Drama teacher Irmarie Kraft directed the performance and music teacher Nancy Kraus was the musical director. The trio of teachers worked tirelessly, both at school and outside of school hours to make the show a success.

“The kids this year were very focused and very into their characters. Our main characters have been very dedicat-

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ed and committed. The stagecraft kids worked really hard, also,” Ms. Bowers stated.

As in several previous shows, Ana Rodriguez, grandmother of one of the children, volunteered to make most of the costumes and some of the props.

“We could not do the show without her.

We spent hours with her at fabric stores picking out what we wanted for the show and creating ideas,” commented Ms. Bowers.

The six months spent rehearsing was evident in the acting and the way the children performed the songs and intricate dance steps at the opening night on Thursday, March 13. There was a buzz of excitement back stage as the students prepared to go on stage.

Almost by magic, they were transformed into cats, dogs, a mouse and even a couple of geese with the aid of makeup and colorful costumes.

Skylar Young, a fifthgrader, played one of the main parts. She was Duchess, the mother cat.

“You have to memorize your lines and that was kind of hard and you have to know where you’re going [on stage],” Sky-

L-R: Chocachatti Elementary teachers Rhonda Bowers, Irmarie Kraft and Nancy Kraus.

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Fourth-grader, Abigail McAuley, played Edgar, the conniving butler.

“I loved that I was able to make all these kids in the audience laugh,” stated Abigail.

Gabriella Barna, who played the part of Marie, one of Duchess’ kittens, stated. “I liked learning my lines and getting to work with the rest of the cast.”

Luke Redmile, played O’Malley, who helps rescue Duchess and her kittens after Edgar kidnaps them.

“It was a little hard learning the lines, but I’ve been practicing since September,” he remarked.

Chocachatti has a long history of staging professional-quality musical theater. The success of

this production, as in past years, was not only due to the hours spent by the teachers and stu-

dents in rehearsing, but also by the supportive parents and families.

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Jay Blanton overcomes challenges, inspires others

by Sarah Nachin Hernando Sun Writer Brooksville resident Jay Blanton knows first hand what it’s like to be bullied. Born with a cleft palate that caused a severe speech impediment, he was teased unmercifully when he was a child. But instead of letting his challenges overcome him, Jay overcame them.

One way was by enrolling in a martial arts school. This helped him gain self-confidence and enabled him to protect himself. Eventually he earned 1st Degree Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do and in Isshinryu Karate.

Jay went on to teach self-defense to women and Senior Citizens.

In 1985, Blanton was awarded the State Instructor of the Year from his home state of Alabama. He also received the Presidential Sports Award from President George H.W. Bush. In 2002 he was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Jay has used his experience and skills to help veterans suffering from PTSD. “With all the mental and physical abuse I had been through, I basically suffered from PTSD and I knew how they felt to a degree.

They talk to me about where they are at. They just need someone to listen to them and their fears. I tell them I am here for them and help them all I can,” Blanton remarked.

Jay also has an Anti-Bullying Program he has developed for the schools to help children deal with this issue. He spoke at Babson Park Elementary School in Polk county and related his story to the students there and hopes to speak at other schools in order to inspire students to overcome bullying.

In 2013 Blanton wrote a book about his struggles entitled, “Prevailing Against Bullies, My Life Story.” He also writes a column for “Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine.”

Recently, Jay received two prestigious awards for his work dealing with bullying and helping veterans.

The governor of Alabama named him an Honorary Colonel in the Alabama Militia and the governor of Kentucky commissioned him as a “Kentucky Colonel.”

It has been a long road for Blanton to progress from a bullied child to a mentor and inspiration for others who have faced these struggles. He attributes his success to two factors.

“I overcame my problems through my faith in God and my martial arts training. I would highly recommend, if you are being bullied, that you join a martial arts class like I did. It will really help you overcome all the bullying.”

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Jay Blanton holds a certificate from Alabama Governor Kay Ivey awarding him with the title of Honorary Colonel.

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K9 Partners for Patriots reaches 200 graduates

K9 Partners for Patriots newest graduating class, marking a total of 200 graduates since the program’s inception.

Photo courtesy of K9 Partners for Patriots.

BROOKSVILLE, FL (March 12, 2019) – K9 Partners for Patriots reached a new milestone when its graduating class of veterans and service dogs completed their 19-week training course today. This class now brings the total number of graduates to 200.

K9 Partners for Patriots is a nonprofit program for veterans-only, where veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual trauma (MST) train together with their service dog. Select dogs are capable of alerting to the scent of adrenaline which enables them --with proper training— to help

veterans better manage the debilitating stress and anxieties that accompany PTSD. “Success at programs like ours is essential because among veterans with PTSD we have a veteran suicide rate of 22 per day in the U.S. according to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs,” says Mary Peter, founder and CEO, K9 Partners for Patriots.

“Sadly, many veterans with PTSD never seek help; they feel there’s a stigma to it… and those who do often withdraw even more when the pills and prescriptions tried on them fail,” she noted.

“By creating and strengthening a bond between them and their service dog, they gain

confidence because for the first time in a long time they now see a path forward,” said Peter.

“It’s extremely gratifying to see the progress our veterans make. When they first get here, many are overwhelmed with anxiety and stress; some can barely make it in the door,” she added. “But over time they recognize that this is a family. They build a mutual trust and companionship with their service dog and they are at home training with other veterans with similar struggles.”

“They see from week to week what they are accomplishing together and that helps them regain confidence and hope,” noted Peter. “And in the

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process they’re replacing isolation with socialization and camaraderie.”

The first graduate of the program was on hand for the milestone too. Ron Flaville, a Marine Corps and Army veteran, today serves as Chief Operating Officer for K9P4P. And now it’s grown into a success that has drawn the praise of participating veterans and the support of federal and state officials. The Dept. of Defense provides some grant funding aimed at enabling K9 Partners for Patriots daily operations as well as replicating its methodology with like-minded veterans organizations across the U.S. “The number of veterans with PTSD and related disabilities from all eras seems to be growing faster than the VA can manage,” says Flaville. “But what our program has proven is that a well-trained service dog can be far more effective than pills. Among the 320,000 veterans just in the greater Tampa Bay area, anywhere from 10% to 20% of them could be suffering from PTSD, TBI, or MST. We want these veterans to benefit from what we provide for free. They just need to take the first step.”

K9 Partners for Patriots https://k9partnersforpatriots.com is a nonprofit 501c3 organization based in Brooksville, FL. Its mission is to give veterans and active military a second chance at life by empowering those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) through the experience of training and caring for their own service dog.

Solving your palm tree problems ARTICLE & PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM DAVIS UF/IFAS MULTI-COUNTY EXTENSION DIRECTOR SUMTER COUNTY & HERNANDO COUNTY

Is your palm tree dying?

Does it really need to be removed? What fertilizer does it need? When can you prune the leaves?

These are all common questions UF/IFAS Extension receives monthly throughout the state.

Palm trees are without a doubt one of my favorite plants. Although, I have been working with palm trees for over 12 years, there is still a lot to learn when it comes to management. In today’s article, I will address the basics of fertilization.

Palm trees, for the most part, are one of the slowest growing plants in the landscape. They have different fertilization and other management needs than other plants. One thing that most homeowners do not realize is that palms are not even trees.

They are more similar to turfgrass or corn, than oaks or magnolias.

Fertilization is specific for palms. First, they require an 8-2-12 formulation with 4% magnesium. This is a complete fertilizer. Since palms are slow growing, their macronutrients need to be slow release. Preferably as close as to 100% as possible. Examples of macronutrients include nitrogen, potassium and magnesium. Fertilizer that is little to no slow-release, could possibly harm your palm. Fertilizer formulations made for turfgrass for example are not recommended for use around the roots of palm trees.

Doing so, will result in a nutrient deficiency that could be fatal. Micronutrients such as iron and manganese need to be in a more soluble form. The only micronutrient that needs to be slow release is boron. Only 0.15% of

boron is needed. If it is absent, the palm will suffer from boron deficiency, which also can be fatal.

A baseline application of 1.5 lbs./100 square foot of canopy is needed. For example, if you have a palm tree with a canopy that is 10x10, you apply 1.5 lbs. of fertilizer. When applying the palm fertilizer, spread it out evenly under the entire canopy. Water it in to activate it. Fertilize every three months from March to October.

No fertilization is needed during the winter months.

Before you do fertilize, ask yourself if your palm really needs to be fertilized in the first place. I would recommend that you contact us. Only fertilize if your palm needs it. If not, leave it be.

If your palm is turning yellow or has a significant number of brown leaves, give Extension a call or stop by our office. Our service is free. The University of Florida is a land grant university. The Cooperative Extension System, established with the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, provides research-based education to the public to improve their daily lives.

Contact UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County at 16110 Aviation Loop Drive, Brookville 34604.

Telephone: 352-754-4433.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. UF/IFAS Extension in Hernando County is a free service that provides solutions for your life.

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

Thank you Volunteers!

City of Brooksville Beautification Board Adopt-A-Street Program recognizes the commitment of volunteers to keep our city’s streets free from litter and debris.

On 02/14/2019, Garden Club Volunteers picked up plastic bottles, cigarette butts, fast food cups, straws and napkins littering the four streets surrounding the May-Stringer Museum in Brooksville. Besides presenting a poor appearance for our City, trash can cause traffic hazards and affect drainage. Adopt-A-Street programs allows individuals, community groups, business owners, schools, churches and service clubs to participate and to demonstrate community pride. If you are interested in obtaining more information, call Dodie at City of Brooksville Parks and Rec Office, 352-540-3830.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-145 Division PROBATE

Case No.: 19 DR 237 Tayler Stamback, Petitioner, and Elias Stamback, Respondent, 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)

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Hide-Away Storage – Spring Hill located at 1000 Commercial Way, Spring Hill FL 34606 intends to hold a sale to sell the property stored at the Facility by the below Occupants whom are in default at an Auction. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 4/10/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings.

Sean Hanmore unit #0108; Lawrence Mayer unit #0406. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

(03/22/2019), (03/29/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that MULLINS CANTERBURY LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "CANTERBURY ARMS ASSISTED LIVING" 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.

(03/22/2019)

IN RE: ESTATE OF ACHILLE C. SCACHE a/k/a ACHILLE “BUD” C. SCACHE a/k/a ARCHILLE SCACHE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of ACHILLE C. SCACHE, deceased, File Number 2019-CP-145, by the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601; that the decedent’s date of death was May 21, 2017; that the total value of the estate is $6,721.13 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME: Richard J. Scache, as Successor Trustee of the “Scache Trust UTD the 10th day of November, 1999” ADDRESS: 481 Roslyn Avenue Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this Notice is March 15, 2019.

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Paul H. Nessler, Jr. E-mail Addresses: paulnessler@bellsouth.net Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P.A. 10002 Cortez Boulevard Spring Hill, Florida 34613

RULE TITLE: Hernando County School District Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P’s) Handbook PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This handbook/policies have been updated for the 2018-19 through 2020-21 School Years.

SUMMARY OF RULE: Revisions to the Hernando County School District Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P’s) Handbook received tentative approval at the 03/12/19 Workshop.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Section 1001.41; 1001.42; and 1001.43 Florida Statutes.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Sections, §1001.41; §1001.42; 1001.43; and1006.22 Fla. Stat. Additional references to specific statutes are identified within each policy as applicable.

A HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD, ON THE PROPOSED PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES. THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING IS: 04/09/19 at 6:00 p.m. at the School Board office located at 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601.

IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE RULE WILL BE ADOPTED ON 04/09/19.

DATE AND PLACE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED: The notice of the public workshop regarding this plan was published on 03/01/19 in the Hernando Sun, Hernando County, Florida. This notice is scheduled for publication on 03/22/19 in the Hernando Sun, Hernando County, Florida.

If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the Hernando Sun and the Board’s website.

Any person requiring a special accommodation to participate in the meetings above noticed because of a disability should contact call 352797-7000, 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. If any person appearing before the School Board anticipates or expects that he or she might appeal any decision made by the School Board, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, that person will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The Agency does not anticipate any the adoption of this rule will (1) have an adverse impact on small business; or (2) directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in the state within 1 year after the implementation of the rule. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: * Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P’s) Handbook, Cathy Dofka, Director of Exceptional Student Support Services 352-797-7022 Links to specific matters regarding the Hernando Schools are available at: http://www.hernandoschools.org A copy of the proposed rule is available by contacting the individual identified above.

School board agendas are published online at: http://hernandocountyschool.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default. aspx Hernando Sun: Publish 03/22/19 (03/22/2019)

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 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.

Person Giving Notice: Richard J. Scache 481 Roslyn Avenue Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038

DATED: Mar – 1 2019

(03/15/2019), (03/22/2019)

By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis As Deputy Clerk

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that NANCY B PHILIPS, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "NANCY’S GIFT SERVICE" 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.

(03/22/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Michelle Daleo, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "Simply skinful" 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.

(03/22/2019)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING HERNANDO COUNTY BOARD

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 18 CA 1002

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2017-CA-000943 IBERIABANK, a Louisiana state bank, Plaintiff, v.

EUGENE MICHAEL MYERS, an individual; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF EUGENE MICHAEL MYERS, an individual; RAYMOND ALFRED BONNELL, an individual; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RAYMOND ALFRED BONNELL, an individual; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) in possession of 3368 Holly Springs Drive, Hernando Beach, Hernando County, Florida; and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) in possession of 3323 Azalea Drive, Hernando Beach, Hernando County, Florida; Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure (as to Count II of the Complaint) dated February 25, 2019 entered in the above captioned action, the Clerk of Court will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida, described as follows: Lot 11, Block 105, Hernando Beach Unit No. 12, according to the map or plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 16, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida.

AND Lot 41, Block 110, Hernando Beach Unit No. 12, according to plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 16 of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida The Real Property or its address is commonly known as 3368 Holly Springs Dr AND 3323 Azalea Dr, Hernando Bch, FL 34607. The Real Property tax identification number is R 13 223 16 23 50 1050 0110 AND R13 223 16 2350 1100 0410 at public sale, in the presence of the Plaintiff, to the highest and best bidder for cash, immediately outside of the Hernando County Courthouse Civil Department, Room 245, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 on APRIL 16, 2019, beginning at 11:00 a.m., pursuant to the terms of the Summary Final Judgment of Foreclosure and in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes.

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

Americans with Disabilities Act Assistance: 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) 754-4402, 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.

Dated this 1 day of March, 2019.

Doug Chorvat, JR. As Clerk of the Court By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

Doug Chorvat Jr. Clerk of the Court

(03/08/2019), (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019), (03/29/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION PROBATE File No.: 2018-CP-001026 IN RE: ESTATE OF ENID S. CATANACH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ENID S. CATANACH, deceased, whose date of death was June 3, 2018, File Number 2018-CP-001026 is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street Brookville, FL 34601.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 15, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: EDWARD W. SOULSBY, ESQ. Florida Bar Number: 0488216 TROTTER & SOULSBY, P.A. 11834 C.R. 101, Suite 100 The Villages, FL 32162 Telephone: (352) 205-7245 Fax: (352) 205-7305 E-Mail: ed@trotterlaw.com 2nd E-mail: chrsine@trotterlaw.com Personal Representative: WILLIAM A. HOLMES 605 Prospect Hill Court Brooksville, FL 34601 (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION PROBATE File No. 18001416CPAXMX Division IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES DAVID HOBBS a/k/a JAMES D. HOBBS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES DAVID HOBBS a/k/a JAMES D. HOBBS, deceased, whose date of death was January 16, 2018; is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 22, 2019.

Notice is hereby given that JUANA GONZALEZ, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of " BILLING PROFESSIONALS OF SPRING HILL 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.

/s/ Joseph Mannino, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Email: jmpalaw@outlook.com Secondary Email: josephmanninolegal@outlook.com Florida Bar No. 282571 SCIARRETTA & MANNINO 7301-A W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite 305C Boca Raton, FL 33433 Telephone: 561-338-9900

(03/22/2019)

/s/ ANNETTE L. HOBBS Personal Representative 104 Mount Hebron Road Hendersonville, NC 28739 (03/22/2019), (03/29/2019)

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OBITUARIES IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 2018 CA 000824 DIVISION COUNTRYPLACE MORTGAGE, LTD. Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES GRANTEES ASSIGNEES LIENORS CREDITORS TRUSTEES ‘OF THOMAS H. CARLOUGH, DECEASED, CASEY BEERS F/K/A CASEY CARLOUGH, AS KNOWN HEIR OF THOMAS H. CARLOUGH, DECEASED, KlMBERLY FORTIER F/K/A KlMBERLY CARLOUGH, AS KNOWN HEIR OF THOMAS H. CARLOUGH, DECEASED, UKNOWN SPOUSE OF CASEY BEERS F/K/A CASEY CARLOUGH, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KIMBERLY FORTIER F/K/A KIMBERLY CARLOUGH, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on March 5, 2019, in the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, Don Barbee, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida described as: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS 15 FEET OFF WESTERN BOUNDARY FOR ROADWAY. SUBJECT TO AND EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS THE NORTH 15 FEE OF THE EAST 15 FEET FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, AND UTILITIES. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, AND UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS: THE NORTH 15 FEET OF THE EAST 3/4 OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 2007 NOBILITY DOUBLE WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME, KINGSWOOD MODEL, 44 X 24, HAVING SERIAL# N8-13196A AND N8-13196B LOCATED ON AND PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID LAND. and commonly known as: 26700 CHIPPEWA TRL, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on APRIL 23, 2019 at 11:00 A.M..

Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale.

Dated this 6 day of March, 2019.

Clerk of Circuit Court Doug Chorvat Jr. By:/s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION PROBATE File No.: 2018-CP-001443-CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF ANITA L. GRABOWSKI, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ANITA L. GRABOWSKI, deceased, (“Decedent”), whose date of death was September 11, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N Main St, Brooksville FL 34601. The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 15, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Ginger R. Lore, Attorney at Law Florida Bar Number: 643955 Law Office of Ginger R. Lore, P.A. 20 South Main Street, Suite 280 Winter Garden, FL 34787 Telephone: (407) 654-7028 Fax: (407) 641-9143 E-Mail: ginger@gingerlore.com Secondary E-Mail: eservice@gingerlore.com Personal Representative: Alfred J. Grabowski 927 Cedar Drive Brooksville, Florida 34601 (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019)

NOTICE OF BOARD MEMBERS’ TRAVEL Notice is hereby given that members of the School Board of Hernando County, Florida will be traveling to visit the Brooksville Academy. This visit will occur on March 29, 2019, 201 Culbreath Road, Brooksville, FL 34602.

Originated by Susan Duval, Chairperson of The School Board of Hernando County, Florida By:John Stratton., Ex-Officio Secretary and Superintendent of Schools PUBLISH: 03/22/19 Hernando Sun (03/22/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that CUONG DAO and MINH TRAN, co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "BOTANIQUE NAILE AND SPA" 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.

(03/22/2019) REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FIRE STATION REROOF BID NO.: FR2019-04 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Brooksville is requesting sealed bids for FIRE STATION REROOF, BID NO.: FR2019-04. Specifications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601, (352) 540-3816, can be downloaded at www.cityofbrooksville.us or can be downloaded on DemandStar. Sealed responses must include the forms included in the package. Sealed and properly identified proposals will be received by the City Clerk’s Office up to and including 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2019, and will be opened immediately thereafter at City Hall.

The City reserves the right to reject, waive technicalities, and/or negotiate any or all proposals.

Proposals not received for any reason by the due date/time will not be accepted. s/Jennifer J. Battista,CMC City Clerk (03/22/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 2018-CA-00186 ELAINE SCHIRMER, individually and as personal representative of the estate of IRIS MAY FEARN, Deceased, Plaintiff, v.

CHRISTOPHER M. FEARN, CLAUDETTE ANEITA FRANCIS and ELIZABETH FEARN, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PARTITION SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Order as to Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment as to Count VI of Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint docketed on January 23, 2019, and the Order Directing Clerk to Sell Real Property docketed on March 5, 2019, in the above-styled cause, in the Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial Circuit in and for Hernando County, Florida, I, DOUG CHOVAT, JR., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, at 11:00 a.m. on the 25th day of April, 2019, the following descripted real property as set forth in the Order Directing Clerk to Sell Real Property, to wit: Lot 56, PRISTINE PLACE, PHASE TWO, Plat Book 30, Page 32, Public Records of Hernando County, FL (Parcel ID: R15 223 18 3259 0000 0560) If you are a person other than the property owners 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 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.

Dated this 22 day of March, 2019. /s/ Stavros Tingirides Stavros Tingirides, Esquire Fla. Bar #0980791 Email: stavros.stpa@verizon.net Stavros Tingirides, P.A. 762 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765 Telephone: (727) 442-5700 Attorney for Plaintiff

Johnson Richard Leigh, age 62 of Brooksville, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Aleta Johnson. Src; Brewer Grant Ernest Goodwin, II, age 80 of Brooksville, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.He is survived by his wife Nancy; children, Nancy (Jeffery); Teena (Robert); Ernest: Christina; 6 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Src; Brewer DeFrank Rose, age 91, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael DeFrank, and her son, Joseph DeFrank.

She is survived by her son Anthony; daughters, Margaret and Josephine; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Src; Brewer Tyrrell Susan Rose, age 75, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

She is survived by her husband Ed; son Sean (Birgit); and 2 grandchildren. Src; Merritt Barbera Frank J., age 82, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was a United States Air Force Reserve veteran. Frank is survived by his wife Nancy, son: Frank; daughters: Carol and Helen; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. Src; Merritt Ghalehgol Mostafa, age 77 of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He is survived by Son, Amir and Daughter, Ayeh. Src; Downing Merrill Wayne M, age 94, of Brooksville,passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.

She is survived by her children Pamela, Marsha, Donald, Bradford and Miles; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Src; Turner Johnson Thomas “Junior”, age 47 of Brooksville, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Src; Brewer Blackall Alice Marie, age 95 of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents, Jake and Rhoda Mooney; husband, Ralph Blackall; daughters, JoAnn Dunn and Anita Flowers. Alice is survived by her daughter, Mary; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and a greatgreat grandchild. Src; Brewer Hough Mary, age 87 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Src; Brewer Gelvin John T., age 81 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

John was a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by wife, Sharon; Son, Matthew; Daughters, Geni, Chris, Michelle and Aimee; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Src; Downing Ladkowski Zofia Maria, age 93 of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. She is survived by 2 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Src; Downing Williams Beverley A., passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. Src; Turner Cauchon Ernest L., Jr., age 94 of Spring Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Ernest was a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived

by Daughters, Sheila (Vic) and Janice and 4 grandsons. Src; Downing Leonard Bette, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019.

Src; Turner

(03/22/2019), (03/29/2019)

Classifieds IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2019 DR 214

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO. 18-CA-1050 DIVISION Fla.Bar No. 185453 PEDRO CARBONELL AND MARILYN CARBONELL, Plaintiffs, -vs ROBERTO ORTEGA, Defendant.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure, entered in the abovestyled cause in the Circuit Court of HERNANDO County, Florida, the Clerk of Circuit Court will sell the property situate in HERNANDO County, Florida, described as follows: LOT 4, Block 66, SPRING HILL UNIT 2, according to Map or Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 65, Public Records of Hernando County, FL a/k/a 6360 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill FL 34606 at Public Sale on the 30th day of MAY, 2019, IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE OF THE CIVIL DEPARTMENT, ROOM 245, OF THE HERNANDO COUNTY COURT HOUSE, 20 North Main St., Brooksville FL 34601, beginning at 11:00 A.M. Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the lis pendens must file a claim within 60 days after the sale. /s/ SHELDON L. WIND SHELDON L. WIND, ESQUIRE Sheldon L. Wind, P.A. 412 E Madison St., #1111 Tampa, FL 33602 Telephone: (813) 888-6869 e-mail: sheldonwindpa@hotmail.com Attorney for Plaintiff (03/15/2019), (03/22/2019)

Joy C. McElwee, Petitioner, and Patrick J. McElwee, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) 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)

P.A. SYSTEM FOR SALE $300 CASH CALL FOR DETAILS. 352-277-1192

WANTED LOW MILEAGE MINIVAN FROM PRIVATE OWNER Call: (352) 683-0299 (585) 298-4951

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OPINION Letter to the editor

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Traditional Realist

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

‘I did not mean to do it.’

An ex-boyfriend posted his ex-girlfriend’s nude photos on Facebook directly sending them to her boss. When confronted he had the audacity to say, “I did not mean to do it.” There were so many things he had to do to post this message on line that for an adult his excuse is preposterous and pathetic.

When a preschooler is caught at home unrolling an entire roll of toilet paper, the parents realize the child may not have planned to do it although the child knew he did it. The child should not be given a pass but adults definitely should not be given one, as they need to learn to take responsibility for their actions. The training to take responsibility for one’s actions should begin as early and consistently as the child starts to explore his environment.

This nonsensical excuse “I did not mean to do it” is an indictment of our childrearing practices and our tolerance approach of skipping consequences for direct lying or blatantly inappropriate behavior. This epidemic of tolerance of boldface lying is continuing into adulthood. This should be a concern to everyone.

Currently there is an obvious absence of shame for one’s antisocial actions. It starts with weak parental expectations and standards. The lack of enforcing established rules and moral values has undermined taking responsibility for one’s inappropriate behavior.

When a person verbally or physically intimidates, the satisfaction of the dominance of someone can be attractive to the abuser. Without empathy training the person will walk further down this path of harassing others for their sheer pleasure. Another bully will be created out of weak and lazy parenting.

When a significant adult takes control of the situation by giving the youngster a taste of his own behavior, the person has a possibility of learning that his behavior negatively affects others. For example if he bites you, bite him back. The aggressor can begin to develop empathy. Someone has to have the strength of character against the perpetrator or give him enough pain to teach him that his anti social behavior will not end well for him. Pain is an inhibitor of behavior.

For this reason we need to teach our children to stand up to stop a bully or he will continue his bad actions with other innocent children. This reinforcement by adults encourages a child to be strong in the face of intimidation. The person learns that bullies are bluffing cowards.

“I did not mean to do it” dissolves when someone disregards this phony excuse.

Nasty people may overlook the possibility of pain if there is an element of psychological satisfaction included in the act.

But when a sufficiently strong consequence is given, the bully moves on to an easier target.

The ex-boyfriend sending the ex-girlfriend’s nude photos to

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.

Accepting forgiveness and restoration

Opponent Interference I’ve been playing Ping-Pong (the table was my big Christmas present) in the garage with my youngest grandkids, Spud and Rex. I looked up the instructions for Ping-Pong on my phone, and from one brief description I devised my own rules. I then sawed apart a game from the toy aisle at Exwork and made a method for keeping score with flip-up tiles.

(I don’t remember the name of the game, but it had dice.) Also, we use the thimbles and other tiny knick-knacks my wife collected over the years to keep track of who won how many matches.

Our basic game is whoever scores twelve wins a thimble. But we also play the 7 game: if someone scores 7 in a row to the opponent’s zero, he’s skunked his opponent and gets a thimble. Because there’s often three of us, we also play the SwitchOff game: regardless of who wins a game, we all take turns until one of us reaches 3 or 5 or 7, depending on how much time we have before I have to take them home.

My favorite is the Two-vOne, in which I play both of them at the same time.

Then there are the technique matches: Triple Paddle and Double Bounce. Triple requires us to catch the ball with the paddle and bounce it up twice before returning it. Double requires us to return the ball carefully enough that it bounces twice on your opponent’s side. Those are slow matches, but we practice control.

Playing in the garage means we have a lot of interferences. The ceiling fan, it’s light, and the

pull strings are often obstacles, as well as the limitations of garage and kitchen doors, both walllike and in the way behind us at each end, as well as the heater and sundry household devices. Also there are the containers of holiday decorations my daughter, Ricochet, has stored here, which are in the way for those racing side shots my grandsons are so clever with. And depending on our choice of paddle-grip (fist bump, hand shake, pointer stick, thumb wrap, catapult, or samurai—our terms) there is the occasional phalangial (fa-LAN-gee-al) interference. That’s fingers in the way, but it doesn’t count. I keep calling “opponent interference!” which means they won’t let me win. I claim it as a privilege of grandfatherhood, but they don’t agree. And quite right.

We quickly developed our own slang for when it seems our paddles have suddenly disappeared, allowing the ball to pass right through. We proclaim “Hogwarts paddle!” meaning it must be magic, for there’s no other way we could have missed that shot. I believe my paddle is a model from Slytherin, for not only does it disappear at times, but it will also change its angle, sending the ball every which way including right into my face. And instead of STIGA printed on each ball, it should read WHITE SNITCH,

her boss was obviously motivated by trying to hurt her. If he knew that he could be convicted of a crime with significant time in prison he probably would not have committed the act in the first place. Our present child rearing practices of not giving consequences for hurtful and harmful acts to others has emboldened these individuals. This a failure of not disciplining children when they most sensitive to it is creating

mean spirited, frightening people.

“I did not mean to do it” is simply not accepting responsibility. The person should be held accountable for his actual behavior. When confronted with evidence from a group of observers he may finally accept the realization that he can no longer get away with doing and saying things that are meant to attack another person. If he does not, an authority figure

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for once they escape play they’re nearly impossible to catch as they bounce and roll away and deliberately hide behind boxes and tubs. The other day we were down to one ball out of a box of 38. After Rex beat me five in a row and won the Owl knick-knack, we spent thirty minutes retrieving balls with our own wand of Muggle magic, the Deluxe Gopher II Pick Up and Reaching Tool.

But we could only find 25 of them. Apparently, 13 have disapparated.

Along that same theme, since our equipment has been cursed or in some other way spelled upon, we’ve tried incantations like “Tabulus Extendium,” to make the table stretch out to bounce a long ball, and “Netum Retracteus,” to make the net lower when we want it to drop out of the way. Oh, what a fascinating game that would be! But until we can get a copy of the rules for Hogwarts Ping-Pong (and acquire the methods of such magic) we are left guessing, and none of it works. Except apparently the inherent Paxillum Dispareo, which makes the paddle vanish, and we have no control over that.

I’m thinking about getting a pool table. A standard is less than four-hundred bucks. I used to play pool like I used to play the guitar: I remember the chords, but the fingers are reluctant. Still, with pool I won’t have to compensate my right shoulder with double doses of Glucosamine. Just need to figure out where to put it. The living room has lots of space.

Hmm?

should step in and give a significant consequence that will hopefully alter his thinking. He may finally accept the realization that there were more meaningful ways to handle his personal issues.

He needs to learn “I did not mean to do it “ is not an acceptable excuse; it is a lie. People need to take responsibility for their words and actions.

It has been said, “Our lives are defined by opportunities, including the ones we miss. Let us not weep over chances we have missed, but rather for the ones we did not take.” When I look back over my life, I can see where I’ve made plenty of mistakes and I’ve also missed out on some wonderful opportunities. Maybe you are saying the same thing.

If so, I encourage you to resist the temptation to live in regret.

Humans are fallible creatures and we all make wrong choices, but hopefully through our failures and disappointments we can learn more about ourselves and that is a good thing. James Joyce is quoted as saying, “mistakes are the portals of discovery” and there is no doubt they can be a significant part of our personal development process. I realize that keeping our head in the sand is much easier than facing the truth or forgiving ourself, but repentance is a more worthwhile endeavor than living with the overwhelming feelings of guilt and condemnation. We can either embrace the inclination to allow negative thoughts to haunt us and keep us subdued with sadness or we can resist this emotional torture by calling on the Lord to heal our heart and renew our mind. God’s plans and ways are bigger than our mistakes and lost opportunities.

He is not only ready to forgive and restore us, He can fill our life with confidence, hope, and victory!

It’s common when suffering from disappointment and regret, to be reminded of the ones we secretly blame for our failures.

However, as the water is long gone under the bridge, it’s time to turn loose of the grudges and stop replaying the scenarios of what could have been. You’ve suffered enough! Walking around in this negative and stressful state of mind can lead to depression, anxiety, and even physical health problems. It would be wise to make a list of those we need to forgive and sincerely ask God to help us while making sure our name is at the top. You see, bitterness and resentment can hold us in a spiritual and mental prison, but sincerely giving it over to God is the key that opens the door to freedom. We are the only one that can choose to put an end to us living in the misery of an unchangeable past. Alice Walker is quoted as saying, “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they do not have any.”

The Bible refers to the devil as the accuser of the brethren and he is constantly trying to flood our mind with negative and damaging persuasions. Some individuals may try to pretend their past never happened or that maybe these memories will all just go away which sounds nice, but running away from reality is not the answer. Denial is living in agony, but being honest with God and ourselves is always the pathway to peace.

In Philippians chapter 3 the Apostle Paul says, “This one thing I do; forgetting those things which are behind, I reach forth to the things which are before me.” He is encouraging us to not only concentrate on the present, but to also look to the future and be sensitive to new opportunities. We have a tendency to deal with our problems our own way, however God wants to help us deal with this once and for all. Let go and allow Him to give you a brandnew start as He’s ready to fulfill the dreams and desires He’s placed in your heart. He loves us and longs to forgive us and to either reinstate our dreams that seem to be lost forever or He can create new opportunities in ways we could never imagine.

I believe our Heavenly Father desires to restore the years that you’ve lost and give you a fresh zeal so that you can fulfill your destiny. Being positive and optimistic about your future is a deliberate decision. Will you sincerely believe you are forgiven and accept the spiritual reality that you are worthy of His love? We know that nothing is impossible with God and His Word cannot fail. Psalm 103:1112 is a wonderful promise about being forgiven and is filled with hope for all eternity. “For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

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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Mermaid inspired fun

Hernando Kiwanis Track & Field Invitational

Mermaid Alaula swims up for air at the Mermaid Festival Article & Photography by ALICE MARY HERDEN

Inspired Events hosted a Mermaid Festival at Linda Pederson Park in Spring Hill that benefited the Friends of Hernando County Parks and Recreation, a newly formed nonprofit organization (started in the Fall of 2018).

There was plenty of food from both land and sea as well as an array of handcrafted gifts for everyone.The main attraction, of course, were the Mermaids of ‘Mermaids are Real.’

Mermaids Alaula and Lorelei entertained the humans while posing for photos.

The event took place over the March 16 weekend with plenty of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy.

ABOVE: Hernando’s Devin Chichester placed first in the High Jump

ABOVE: Nature Coast So. Alysia Graham placed first in 100 and 300 Hurdles

Mermaid Lorelei greets people from her water tank.

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ABOVE: Nature Coast Junior Emma Crisci, placed 5th in the pole vault

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ABOVE: Springstead’s Noah Holmes placed first in 110 and 300 hurdles Compilation & Photography 5th Springstead So Ryan Russell 37.75m

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Boys: 100 Meters 1st Springstead Sr. Jacorey Hartman 11:22 200 Meters 1st Springstead Sr. Jacorey Hartman 22:94 400 Meters 1st Nature Coast So Kyle Mcintosh 50:63 800 Meters 2nd Central Jr. Corien Canada 2:05.79 1600 Meters 2nd Central Jr. Corien Canada 4:31.39 3200 Meters 2nd Hernando Sr.Ross Stalcup 10:06.75 110 Hurdles 1st Springstead Noah Holmes 15:92 300 Hurdles 1st Springstead Sr. Noah Holmes 42:00 4x100 Relay 1st Springstead Jocorey Hartman, Jerome Langley, Anthony Alexis, Sean Fribley 43.73 4x400 Relay 1st Nature Coast Jeron Bell, Kyle Mcintosh, Dajour Morgan, Lin’kel Smith 3:39.80 4 x 800 Relay 2nd Springstead Rayaan Kader, Robert Burgos, Kyle Desmond, Vincent Lynch 8:59.22 High Jump 1st Hernando So. Devin Chichester 6’ Pole Vault 1st Nature Coast Sr. Max Glavan 11’1.75” Long Jump 1st Springstead Sr. Jacorey Hartman 6.46m Triple Jump 3rd Weeki Wachee Sr. Amar Walker 11.61m Shot Put 3rd Springstead So Zayne Barry 13.02m Discus

Girls: 100 Meters 2nd Nature Coast Sr. Madison Fields 12.72 200 Meters 1st Springstead So. Katelynn Sims 26.59 400 Meters 1st Springstead So. Katelynn Sims 59.78 800 Meters 1st Springstead So. Kylie Kanaar 2:27.09 1600 Meters 2nd Nature Coast So. Mia Deronda 5:30.01 3200 Meters 2nd Nature Coast Sr. Leah Marville 12:07.99 100 Hurdles 1st Nature Coast So. Alysia Graham 16.58 300 Hurdles 1st Nature Coast So. Alysia Graham 48.62 4x100 Relay 1st Nature Coast Abigail Fontano, Alysia Graham, Kennedy Weissman, Madison Fields 51.07 4x400 Relay 1st Springstead Ivey Francher, Kylie Kanarr, Yanializ Bonnelly, Katelynn Sims 4:15.97 4x800 Relay 1st Springstead Ivey Francher, Alyssa Williams, Yanializ Bonnelly, Kylie Kanaar 10:26.11 High Jump 1st Springstead Jr. Charlize Soares 1.47m Pole Vault 5th Nature Coast Jr. Emma Crisci 2.05m Long Jump 2nd Nature Coast Fr. Kennedy Weissman 4.75m Triple Jump 1st Springstead Jr Charlize Soares 10.22m Shot Put 1st Hernando Sr. Nakayla Roberts 11.01m Discus 1st Weeki Wachee Sr. Seytia Hill 36.75m