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Doctor celebrates two of his first patients

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Protecting an Endangered Species: THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER ARTICLE, PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

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he Withlacoochee Forest is more than just a forest, it’s filled with nature’s most beautiful timber, Longleaf Pine.

Longleaf Pine is Florida’s native pine tree and is highly sought for lumber. It is also home to the red-cockaded woodpecker.

Before the 20th century the red-cockaded woodpecker

was abundant throughout Florida. With the expansion of the turpentine and logging industry, a significant amount of longleaf pine was clear cut placing these birds on the edge of extinction.

It was on Oct. 13, 1970 that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service listed the red-cockaded woodpecker as an endangered species and in Florida as threatened.

“There are only 650 species of birds in North America, and about six have

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A young Red-cockaded woodpecker chick that has been banded. Photo courtesy of Ryan Grumbly.

ABOVE CENTER: Red Cockaded Woodpecker. Photo courtesy of Vince Morris

SPORTS

Hernando County college scholarship signings ARTICLE BY ALICE MARY HERDEN DUSTIN T. KUPCIK, SPRINGSTEAD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ARTICLE.

Leopard soccer captain Austin Galda attempts to defend a shot on goal by Seffner Christian during the 2018-2019 season. Photo by ALICE MARY HERDEN.

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The first official soccer scholarship signing for a Hernando High School student athlete occurred on March 26, 2019.

“Hard work,” Senior Austin Galda said.

“That is what everything is based on: hard work and dedication.” Galda signed at Community College of Baltimore County in Maryland to obtain his nursing degree with scholarships for soccer and baseball. He explained that out of the schools he received offers from, Community College of Baltimore County was one of the only schools with a nursing program. Galda’s main sport was baseball until Coach Jonathan Stone introduced him to soccer. “I have to thank Coach Stone. If it weren’t for him, I would never be signing for soccer because I would never have played soccer,” Galda said.

Hernando High isn’t known for its soccer program, but Coach Stone has taken great strides in improving the program over the past two seasons as head coach.

When Dr. Brian Roebuck opened his practice in 1987, his sign-in ledger was a simple composition book commonly seen in high school and college writing classes. The first patient signed in on December 9, 1987, and Delia Gagliardi signed the ledger the next day.

Also a patient, Delia’s husband lived to be 94.

He always greeted Dr. Roebuck as “Friend.”

Dr. Roebuck recently found his original signin book while moving, “I was going over items that I didn’t need to keep, and I said, ‘No, I need to keep this first sign-in book.’ Glancing through his 31-yearold book of original patients, he saw two names that are still his patients today.

Emil Vogler first came to see Dr. Roebuck on February 24, 1988. Emil, a World War II Veteran serviced planes of the era, of which Dr. Roebuck is a huge fan. Emil and several of his Veteran cohorts have signed Dr. Roebuck’s enormous book of WWII aircraft.

Dr. Roebuck looks over the names, and points to one who died recently, “He was in his mid-90s,” Dr. Roebuck recalled.

Medicine is more than a business to Dr. Roebuck.

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Idea proposed to restore Quarry Golf Course

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Alan Garman approached the City Council with a proposal to return the Quarry to its original purpose: “to provide our youth and community with a golf course.”

Garman was a member of a group of citizens who worked to design and build the golf course which opened in 1996. He said that the community effort to bring the golf course to life was unheard of for a smaller city and was recognized

by The First Tee (thefirsttee.org), an organization that helps youth learn core values while teaching them the game of golf.

Garman said he understood that another community effort will be required, and his presentation was to determine if the council would even be open to the possibility of reopening the golf course or would allow staff to answer questions or provide information. He would want to negotiate a lease that would be fair to both the city and the golf course. Any profit made would be reinvested in the golf course.

Because Garman is chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, he acknowledged that he would have to vacate that position to avoid any potential conflict of interest. With a master plan being developed for the Quarry, the Parks Board has discussed a dog park. Garman believes that several ideas can be incorporated into his vision for the Quarry – the dog park, frisbee golf, and even a potential solution to the gate issue at the Enrichment Center.

David Pugh, who previously worked for the City of Brooksville, recalled the hundreds of volunteers who helped clear the land and the effort to prepare the grounds. Irrigation was key then, and money was borrowed to pay for the irrigation system. Pugh said the condition of the irrigation system will be a deciding factor in whether this project can move forward.

The success of the Quarry golf course led to articles in publications such as Golf Digest and by the National Golf Foundation.

Pugh said that restoring the golf course has been discussed for a few years and thinks this is the right time to bring golf back for the children. Originally, he said, children up to age 13 played free.

But all of that will depend on the conditions of the well and irrigation system, as well as time to get the course back in shape.

Pugh and Garman wanted the council’s permission to at least try, to see what was needed and whether it was feasible.

Though it was only in concept stage, Council member Brayton spoke in favor of giving Garman and Pugh the opportunity to research what the Quarry

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS 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, 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

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The Quarry Golf Course in Brooksville opened in 1996, but is no longer in operation.

would need so they could make a more formal presentation. He mentioned how busy the golf course was and that it had a purpose.

Council member Betty Erhard agreed and said the council should give Garman and Pugh its support to bring the golf course back to life, rather than have it continue to sit idle.

Battista reminded the council of the multiple public meetings for the proposed master plan for the property. The community’s input at the meetings included choices of a splash area, dog-park, and other amenities. The consultant was preparing a report for the council based on those meetings, Battista said.

The difference between Pugh’s and Garman’s current efforts and the initial golf course is that this time they would like to make a profit as a private entity.

Garman stated that there would be no risk to the City if they made no profit. The golf course would be run by volunteers, and if special events are held on the property, any profit would be infused back into the golf course.

Vice-Mayor Joe Bernardini supported the idea and had no objection to letting Garman and Pugh explore it further. Residents and winter visitors at Cloverleaf were frequently at the golf course, he said. First Tee was actively engaging with children at that time and providing some funding to support the course. Bernardini said the master plan includes some expensive items which could be paid for through grants, but that was not a guarantee. He did think there would be room enough at the Quarry to accommodate amenities the public requested.

Pugh advised that they intend to use volunteers, so overhead will be small.

No salaries, no benefits, no need for workman’s com-

pensation insurance. He anticipated volunteers and donations to get the course ready. If they can get the golf course in shape, they will. If it’s not possible, Pugh said they will admit that too. They just want the opportunity to try.

“The Quarry gained a lot of exposure for Brooksville,” Pugh said. “No matter where you go…the Quarry’s known.”

Garman agreed with Bernardini, saying that because residents of Cloverleaf and other areas golfed so much, there were plenty of funds to support the children playing for free. The driving range would be the first area they would prepare to help generate money, Garman said. Contests will be another way to bring funds to the project.

Erhard said she was excited about the prospect and suggested to Mayor Bill Kemerer that the Council support the idea. Brayton asked what Pugh and Garman would need from staff.

The first thing, Garman said, is the key to the well and pump system. The lights will need to be tested and their group will need to meet with the Enrichment Center about the pro shop.

But getting to that point will take time, Garman admitted.

Kemerer agreed that the idea should be pursued, particularly since they were instrumental in getting the course opened initially. “If you can get the support from the community, the Council would be crazy not to support you,” he said.

Kemerer cautioned Garman about his position on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, concerned that it would give the appearance of a “back door” advantage. If a lease is negotiated, Kemerer suggested Garman meet with Daryl Johnston to discuss the financial portion.

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and a positive culture. Golf is just the means to do that.

Garman agreed that they “teach life skills through the game of golf.”

Battista concurred with Kemerer’s recommendation of Daryl Johnston as he has experience in working with the city council on other lease agreements.

City Attorney Betsy Vose advised that she could only answer questions about the City’s requirements. She could not give any advice to Garman or anyone representing the conceptual team.

Vose did agree with Kemerer’s statement that Mr. Garman should remove himself from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board quickly because of the conflict of interest and possible violation of the Sunshine Law due to his financial involvement. Bernardini’s position as liaison to the Parks Board does not present a conflict of interest as he is not financially connected to the proposed golf course.

Vose said the City would require the golf course entity to carry insurance in the event someone was injured on the property. It was not a question of providing benefits to the volunteers, but of protecting the organization and the City from lawsuits.

City Manager Mark Kutney summarized the discussion by confirming that while the Council was directing staff to provide reasonable assistance to Pugh and Garman, they also wanted to proceed concurrently with the master plan for the park.

Battista and Brayton agreed that exploring both options concurrently was best since a detailed presentation would be made in the future. Brayton suggesting the possibility of combining them if the two plans were not in conflict. Kemerer said there was no guarantee that either plan would be cost affordable.

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Punishment certainly doesn’t fit the crime.

THOMAS, JAMES J YOB: 1993 CHARGES: FEL DOM BATT STRANGULATION Arrested at: 03/31/2019 01:42 HOWELL AVE & CROOM RD, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601 Arrest Summary: On 03/31/2019 the defendant became upset with his girlfriend, because she took a long time to pick him up and for being ungrateful. The defendant then approached his girlfriend, as she laid in bed, grabbed her by the neck, against her will, with both hands and proceeded to squeeze her neck to the point where she was unable to breathe. The victim stated she has been with the defendant for six years and that they have a child in common who was not present at the time of the incident. I observed the victim’s neck to have consistent injuries of being choked due to having slight finger impressions and redness.

The defendant was located a block away from the residence where he was placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident, held on a no bond status. The defendant was given a court date set for 04/26/2019 at 8:30 AM in courtroom “E.” “My friend put that there”

BARTON, CODY ALLAN YOB: 1993 CHARGES: POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, POSS OF MARIJUANA, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Arrested at: 03/30/2019 18:22 Arrest Summary: On 03/30/2019 this deputy was on scene of a possible burglary attempt at 11215 Captain Drive when contact was made with Cody Barton, who identified himself via his name, date of birth, and social security number. Upon speaking with the defendant he did consent to a pat down of his person.

Upon patting the defendant down, he advised that he had one pill bottle in his front left shorts pocket and one in his front right shorts pocket. The defendant further advised that the bottles were empty and that we (law enforcement) could take them out to look at them. Upon removing the bottle from the front left pocket a green leafy substance was observed within. The defendant then saw the green leafy substance in the bottle and spontaneously uttered “My friend put that there”. In the other pill bottle 6 round orange pills were observed. The defendant was then detained.

Inspection of the 6 orange pills revealed the imprint / on them.

Per Drugs.Com these pills were identified as Clonazepam 0.5 mg, which is a schedule four controlled substance. The bottle, which the pills were in, did not have any name or pill identifier on them due to the label being peeled off.

The green leafy substance was then field tested using Narco test kit 7609, which revealed a positive presence of THC. I was also unable to locate a name on the bottle which contained the green leafy substance.

The defendant was then read his rights via my agency issued card. Having his rights in mind, the defendant advised that he did not wish to talk.

The defendant was then transported to the Hernando County Jail. Once at the jail the 6 orange pills were weighed on a certified scale which revealed a total weight of 1.03 grams without packaging. The green leafy like substance was also weighed which revealed a total weight of 2.19 grams without packaging. The scale is identified as a Ohaus scale, model SPX621.

The defendant was issued a court date of 04/26/2019 and held on a bond of $4000.00.

He may not put his hands on her anymore.

BROWN, MICHAEL K Jr YOB: 1982 CHARGES: DOMESTIC BATTERY Arrested at: 03/30/2019 13:09 JEFFERSON ST, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601 Arrest Summary: On 03/30/2019 at approximately 1220 hrs the defendant and the victim, (fiancé, and mother to their two children) were in a heated argument at their residence located at W. Jefferson Street. During the argument the victim attempted to grab hold of the cell phone the defendant was on. The defendant pulled it away and began to push the victim in the head with his index finger against her will. The victim pushed the defendant away telling him

that he was not putting his hands on her anymore. At this time the defendant struck the victim with his left closed fist in the mouth. The strike caused the victim’s front tooth to break and fall out (The victim advised that the tooth was already cracked).

The defendant and victim have been in a relationship for approximately 5 years and have a 4 year old and 3 year old child in common.

The defendant was taken into custody for domestic battery and transported to the Hernando County Jail. The defendant was held under a no bond status.

Sleeping at 55 MPH

GROSSMAN, CHAD WILLIAM YOB: 1993 CHARGES: DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE Arrested at: 03/30/2019 06:24 COMMERCIAL WAY & ST ANDREWS BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34613 Arrest Summary: On March 30, 2019, I responded to the intersection of Commercial Way and St Andrews Boulevard in reference to a DUI investigation.

Upon arrival, I made contact with Deputy K. Harp, who stated that she had been dispatched to this intersection in reference to someone unconscious in a vehicle in the middle of the roadway.

Upon arrival she made contact with Chad Grossman, who was passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle, which was running and in drive. She stated that she could immediately smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him and that his speech was slurred.

I made contact with Chad, who was standing next to his vehicle. I could immediately smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him.

Chad was wavering on his feet, had glassy eyes, and when he spoke his speech was slurred.

I introduced myself and asked Chad why he was sleeping in his car and he stated that he wasn’t sleeping and that he had been driving along at 55 MPH when Deputy Harp pulled him over. I asked Chad why he was pulled over and he stated that he did not know.

I informed Chad that I was conducting a DUI investigation and asked him to participate in voluntary standardized Field Sobriety Evaluations (SFSE), and he agreed to participate.

The first evaluation was Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN).

Chad was swaying while balancing. Chad had a lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes.

Chad had distinct Nystagmus at maximum deviation in both eyes. Chad also had onset of Nystagmus prior to 45 degrees in both eyes.

The next evaluation was the Walk and Turn. Chad missed heel to toe on steps 3, 4, 5, and 9. He made an improper turn and he missed heel to toe on steps 5 and 8. Chad used his arms for balance during this entire evaluation.

The next evaluation was the one Leg Stand. Chad chose to lift his right leg. Chad was unsteady and was swaying while balancing. Chad was swaying and using his arms for balance during this evaluation.

Chad put his foot down on the count of 4 and started counting at 1 when he restarted the evaluation. Chad was hopping and using his arms for balance and reached 9 before putting his foot down. The evaluation ended before he could attempt the evaluation again.

Chad was placed under arrest for DUI and read implied consent from an agency issued card. Chad refused to provide a breath sample.

Chad was transported to the Hernando County Jail. Once at the Jail Chad was observed for 20 minutes to prevent the oral intake of alcohol. After the observation period, Chad was provided an opportunity to provide a breath sample, which he refused.

A records check showed that Chad has a prior conviction for DUI on November 02, 2016.

Chad was charged with DUI second offence. He was issued DUI Citation #1343XBC and booked into the Hernando County Jail on $1,000.00 bond, per the bond schedule.

Fireworks don’t make good ammo

victims identified as Darrin Hosfeld II and Sean Loose.

Darrin advised that he pulled over on the side of the roadway on Bertram Road near the intersection of Frank Court to make a phone call. Darrin stated that he observed an older male wearing a white t-shirt exit his residence on Bertram Road, across the street to the west of his location. Darrin observed the male to have a large firearm consistent with a shotgun in size. Darrin stated that he left at a high rate of speed, at which time the older male fired the weapon and struck the right front bumper area of the vehicle.

Affiant then made contact with Sean Loose who advised he was seated in the front passenger side of the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Sean stated that Darrin pulled off to the side of the road, just prior to exiting this subdivision, to make a phone call and establish evening plans. Sean said that he saw a neighbor step out onto his porch with a gun. Sean said Darrin “freaked out” and took off from the parked position at a high rate of speed. At that time, the male fired the weapon at the vehicle they were traveling in, striking the front passenger side. Sean described the assailant as an older white male.

Affiant observed the 2011 GMC Sierra 3500, bearing Florida tag VNS32, to have a total of six strike points/holes in the right front portion of the vehicle, consistent with the account of the incident.

Contact was then made with the defendant, identified as John Oleary. The defendant stated he was notified by a neighbor that the victim’s vehicle was traveling on Bertram Road. The defendant stated that he exited his house and cursed at the driver of the vehicle, however denied discharging a firearm. When confronted with possible video surveillance footage, the defendant advised that he threw a firework in the direction of the vehicle. The defendant admitted to owning a shotgun and allowed entry into his residence to view said firearm, which only contained 3 rounds in the 4 round capacity tube. The defendant also provided a box of ammunition for said firearm which was for a 12 gauge with 6 lead projectiles in each round.

Contact was made with a neighbor who provided video surveillance footage with audio of the incident. The victim’s vehicle is seen traveling west on Bertram Road and pulling off the side of the road. The defendant’s porch light is seen being turned on. It appears that the defendant’s residence door is being opened and approximately 10 seconds later a loud bang is heard as the vehicle was seen fleeing the scene.

The defendant was taken into custody in violation F.S.S. 790.19. The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Jail without incident and provided a $15,000.00 bond. The defendant was given a court date of 4/26/2019 in courtroom E at 0830 hours.

It’s a little late for company anyway

MUZZIO, CHRISTINE SARA YOB: 1979 CHARGES: LOITERING/PROWLING Arrested at: 03/29/2019 02:51 5139 LAKEWOOD DR, RIDGE MANOR, FL, 33523 Arrest Summary: On 3/29/19, your affiant was called to 5105 Lakewood Drive, a residential subdivision, in reference to a trespasser. The complainant stated that the above defendant suddenly and without invitation showed up at her residence at 0200 hours and was told to leave several times.

The above defendant left the residence when law enforcement was called.

Your affiant was alerted to a suspicious person north of the location and was advised by a local resident that a female was around his house and ran as law enforcement arrived.

Your affiant was patrolling the area and spotted the defendant standing near the front door of a residence at 5139 Lakewood Drive. The defendant matched the description of the white female that was reported suspicious in the area. Your affiant made contact with the defendant who stated that she was visiting a friend at

STRUCTURE/CONVEY Arrested at: 03/29/2019 17:40 13300 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34613 Arrest Summary: On March 29, 2019, at approximately 1700 hours I responded to the Walmart located at 13300 Cortez Boulevard, Spring Hill, Hernando County, Florida, in reference to a retail theft.

Upon arrival I met with Walmart asset protection employee David Pettigrew.

David stated that he had observed the defendant acting suspicious by looking around for surveillance cameras.

The defendant then placed multiple items of clothing in her backpack. She then exited the store making no attempts to pay for the items and passing all points of sale. The total value of the merchandise taken was $89.01. David also provided me with a DVD of surveillance video which supported his statement.

I then spoke to the defendant in the asset protections office.

Post Miranda the defendant admitted to placing the clothing items in her backpack and then stealing them.

The defendant was then transported to the Hernando County Jail. Once at the jail a check of the Sheriff’s Office records system, ACISS, showed that the defendant had previously been trespassed from this Walmart. The defendant was issued a trespass warning on 09/03/2013 by Walmart asset protection employee Heriberto Rivera. This was documented under case # 2013-29167. The defendant was then given a court date of April 17, 2019, at 0900 hours and a total bond of $1,000.00.

the residence. The defendant then provided a name of Lacey Comb with a date of birth of 08/30/1979. After numerous warnings and request to explain why she was in the area, the defendant continually stated that she was staying at the residence and continued to provide the false name. The residents at 5139 Lakewood do not know the defendant and did not invite her to their residence.

Your affiant learned that the above listed defendant’s mother lives in the area and there is an active injunction against repeat violence. The defendant is on active probation for the battery of a person over 65 and had no lawful reason to be in the area. The three residents that the defendant disturbed were alarmed at her presence and behavior at this hour of the morning.

The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County Jail. The defendant was issued a court date of 04/17/2019 at 0900 hours in the Hernando County Courthouse, courtroom “C”.

A Trespass is Forever

WHITE, JILL LYNN YOB: 1980 CHARGES: RETAIL THEFT (SHOPLIFTING), TRESPASS IN

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

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April 5- 11, 2019

March 26, 2019 Hernando BOCC run down

by LISA MACNEIL Hernando Sun Reporter CITIZENS’ COMMENTS Bill Loomis continued a discussion of previous concerns regarding a frontage road in Ridge Manor.

A Spring Hill resident spoke about loose trash littering roadways following trash collection.

BOARD/STAFF RESPONSES County Administrator Garth Coller advised Loomis and the public in general that he cannot compel a commissioner to answer a question immediately when posed during Citizen’s Comments.

Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers advised that he and the board are still working out issues with Republic and will get this issue in front of them for a resolution as well.

CONSENT AGENDA 1. Agreement With State Division of Library and Information Services for Library Services and Technology Act Public Library Innovation Grant Funding 2. Application for Tax Deeds on Properties With Tax Certificates Held by County 3. Budget Amendment Realigning Funds for Ayers Road and Yontz Road Railroad Crossings Surface Replacement Projects 4. Budget Amendment Transferring Funds for Coverage of Workers’ Compensation Claims ($300,000)

17.Subordination Agreement of Mortgage for Barbara Brennert Through Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program 18.Transmittal of List of Accounts Payable Disbursements for Weeks Ended March 8, 2019, and March 15, 2019 19.Various Satisfactions of Code Enforcement Public Nuisance Abatement Special Assessment Liens 20.Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting February 26, 2019 21.Approval of Minutes for Workshop March 05, 2019 Added to the Consent Agenda: 22. Genesis adventures is organizing a coast-to-coast foot race, and they are requesting to use the Government Center parking lot from 5AM to 8PM on a Saturday morning for the runners to check in.

There is no financial impact to the county.

Consent agenda approved 4-0. No items were pulled.

CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE 1. Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund Monthly Report for February 2019 2. Notice of Conditional Use Permit Actions Taken by Planning and Zoning Commission on March 11, 2019 3 .Notice of Purchasing Policy Exceptions for February 2019

5. Budget Resolution Recognizing State Aid to Libraries Grant Funding for FY 2018-19

4.Transmittal of Southwest Florida Water Management District 2019 Consolidated Annual Report

Hernando County is receiving $572,421 in total state aid to libraries grant funding for FY 2018-2019.

Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers emphasized the inclusion of the annual report, which focuses on the nitrogen reduction in the area springs, and improvements in stormwater and sewer issues.

6. Designation of Entity Administrator for System Award Management Registration 7. Discharges of Order and Satisfactions of Code Enforcement Special Master Liens for Gary Deciucies; and Joseph Mages, Sr. 8. Donation of Surplus Fire Equipment to Campbellton Volunteer Fire Department 9. Modification of Mortgage for Dylan T. Scadden Through Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program 10.Resolution Appointing Members to Affordable Housing Advisory Committee in Accordance With State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act 11.Resolution Proclaiming April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month 12.Resolution Proclaiming April 2019 as Donate Life Month 13.Satisfactions of Various Mortgages Through Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program 14.Settlement in Case of Barbara Resotko vs. Hernando County The county will be paying a $10,000 deductible in resolving this claim. Their general liability company is Travelers.

15.Settlement in Case of Christopher Soto vs. Hernando County This topic was covered in the March 29, 2019 issue of The Hernando Sun. 16.Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim in Case of Dustin Benefield vs.

Hernando County According to agenda packet: “During employment with Hernando County Fire Rescue, Dustin Benefield sustained multiple compensable work-related injuries.Both parties have reached a mutual agreement for complete settlement of these claims. Until this case is officially closed, the details of the settlement are part of current litigation and are therefore confidential pursuant to Florida Statutes 440.125 and 119.071(1)(d)(1).”

COUNTY ATTORNEY GARTH COLLER Resolution Requesting Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Designate Specified Canals Located Within Spring Hill Adjacent to Hunters Lake as a Bird Sanctuary This item appeared as an article in the March 29, 2019 issue of The Hernando Sun. ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JEFFREY ROGERS 1. 2019 Board Liaison Member Committee Reassignment for Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority The board erred when appointing members to the committee. Per the interlocal agreement, two primary members must be commissioners, and staff as alternates. Commissioner John Allocco was appointed the second primary member.

Alternates were not mentioned during the meeting.

2. Summary of Discussion Topics From Planning Workshop Held on March 5, 2019 Since public comment was not held at the Planning Workshop, Rogers designated this segment for Citizen’s Comments pertaining to the workshop. The complete article about the workshop appeared in the March 22, 2019 issue of The Hernando Sun. In regards to the workshop, Richard Ross commented on the topic of water quality.

Ross reports common retail availability of fertilizer that is over 50% nitrogen. “People put it on their lawn, it turns green real quick, grows no roots, so they have to water (excessively) to keep it green and put more nitrogen into the ground.”

Regarding library rebranding, Ross suggested that libraries should increase their digital offerings.

Ross also mentioned rebranding of Hernando County: “I think there are things

that we’re missing from this workshop for branding our county.” He went on to mention various attractive features such as lower lodging rates, and less dense traffic and population, yet close to Orlando and Tampa. These could raise bed taxes and bring more sales tax revenue to the area.

2019 issue of The Hernando Sun. It was pulled for discussion during Wunderle’s presentation of topics due to the high-visibility of this project.

AIRPORT MANAGER KEVIN DAUGHERTY

SOLID WASTE SERVICES MANAGER SCOTT HARPER

1. Request Submitted by Global Jetcare to Serve Alcohol at Ten-Year Anniversary Celebration Event Scheduled for April 6, 2019

Presentation Regarding Construction and Demolition Debris Cell Located at Northwest Solid Waste Facility

2.T-Hangar Agreement With Hunter W. Havener for Hangar No. Dome 7 at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport 3.T-Hangar Lease Agreement With Christopher Buell for Hangar 63 at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport All items were approved 4-0.

PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS MANAGER JAMES WUNDERLE 1. Award of Contract No. 19-B00019/ DK to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, for Purchase of Landfill Alternate Hydraulic Cover Spray Unit for Solid Waste and Recycling Department (Cost: $113,502.37) 2. Award of Contract No. 19-C00010/ BK to Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc., for Marsh Wren Avenue, Piping Plover Avenue, and Nordica Avenue Area Road Paving Municipal Service Benefit Unit Projects (Cost: $523,455.19) 3. Award of Contract No. 19-C00011/ BK to Goodwin Bros. Construction, Inc., for Dolquieb Lane Road Paving Municipal Service Benefit Unit Project (Cost: $348,257.28) Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers pulled topics #2 and #3 for discussion.

The costs for these items have increased over time. The board voted to cover the cost of the increase, rather than split the cost with the MSBU. 4. Award of Sole Source Purchase From Physio Control, Inc., for Two LUCAS Chest Compression Systems; Two LUCAS Desk-Top Chargers; Two LUCAS Power Supply; Four LUCAS Rechargeable Batteries; and Two LUCAS On-Site Service Plans for Hernando County Fire Rescue (Cost: $40,388.00) 5.Award of Term Contract No. 19T00021/DK to John Mader Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Mader Electric Motors and Florida Armature Works, Inc., for Motor Pump Repair, Rewind, and Machine Work for Utilities Department (Cost: $145,000.00) 6.Award of Term Contract No. 19T00056/DK to Ms. Twister for Mowing Services and Ground Maintenance of Hernando County Parks (Cost: $91,350.00) 7.Continuation of Discussion Regarding Approval of Ranking Order and Authorization of Contract Negotiations With Highest-Ranked Firms for Airport Engineering Services RFQ No. 18-RG0128/ PH Commissioner Wayne Dukes moved to pull this item until the next regularly scheduled meeting all five commissioners are present to vote.

8.Final Close-Out of Contract No. 4PYZ004 With Johnson Controls, Inc., for Energy Savings Contracting (Final Payment Amount: $74,356.20) 9.Final One-Year Renewal of Contract No. 10-0002 With Recycling Services of Florida, Inc., for Proposed Changes to Recycling Services (Cost: $300,000.00)

All other Purchasing topics were approved 4-0.

This topic was covered in the March 29, 2019 issue of The Hernando Sun. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1.Commissioner Steve Champion: Absent 2.Commissioner John Mitten: Regarding the presentation by Judge Merritt and the space needs for the Government Center, “It’s important that the taxpayers of Hernando County recognize that we have two major costs that this board must deal with in some capacity. There has to be funds raised for these costs.”

Focusing on responsibility, Mitten said, “It’s something we know has been coming. It’s inevitable, so this commission has to figure out what to do with it.”

3. Commissioner Wayne Dukes: Commented on once having $17-million in a fund for expansion of the courthouse, but eventually those funds when toward another project.

4. Commissioner John Allocco: Regarding Dukes’ statement, said, “I think it’s important that on a regular basis, at least annually, if not more frequently, whatever commission that is here, sits down and discusses what the long-term needs are of the county. In the future, boards are to know that there is a major obstacle coming to the taxpayer as far as cost.” Allocco stressed that the longer projects are deferred, the more costly they become. The next generation of taxpayers are the ones to pay.

5. Chairman Jeff Holcomb: “It’s an education process with our citizens,” Holcomb added. He also recommended involving the Public Information Officer and more outreach through social media.

6. Acting County Administrator Jeffrey Rogers: Mentioned the recent promotion of a female firefighter to Captain. Awards from HCFR were given to several members of the department. Rogers also recognized several staff members.

Rogers also mentioned appropriations for the Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion is currently in a bill in the state House and Senate for around $500,000.

Extension of the airport runway is also still alive. Appropriations for renovations for Fire Station #2 is still open as well, but its future is unclear. Other appropriations may not be funded this year.

Rogers reminded the board that there are new regulations that may affect the county, House Bill 3 and 5 may affect local votes on sales tax. These bills may require a 66% vote from citizens in order to pass certain local ordinances, most notably sales tax.

Also by state mandate, the county will lose approximately $100,000 in communications taxes.

Rogers also addressed near-term and long-term financial tasks, the near-term being the correction of the county’s $11-million deficit, and in the long-term, the two significant projects that the county will need to fund.

7. County Attorney Garth Coller had no additional comment.

10. Request for Qualifications for Architectural Design Services for Hernando County Court Facility Construction Project This topic was covered in the March 29,

House pitches tax holidays, lease tax cuts of the package is fairly simple,” House Ways & Means Chairman Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, said.

DISTRICT111 The proposal is a first TALLAHASSEE --- A step as House and Sentax-cut package centered ate leaders will negotion reducing a lease tax ate a final tax package paid on commercial before the scheduled property was unveiled May 3 end of the legTuesday by the Florida islative session. Also, House.

House members could The $102.4 million seek changes, such as a package, which will get its first hearing next proposal by Rep. Jason Fischer, R-Jacksonville, week, also includes a three-day back-to-school to cut the communications-services tax. sales tax “holiday” on “I’m hopeful it will be clothes, school supplies included in the tax packand computers and a seven-day tax “holiday’ age,” Fischer said.

Rep. Anna Eskamaon hurricane supplies. ni, D-Orlando, offered “Compared to recent support for Fischer’s years, the composition proposed cut in the

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communications services tax, which is collected on cell-phone bills and cable and satellite television bills. She also suggested cuts in taxes on textbooks and menstruation-related items.

“We hear a lot of conversation around the tampon tax and things like that,” Eskamani said. “I’d love to make sure when it comes to those necessities for women and girls and families, including diapers, (to) see if there is a way to include that in the tax package.”

The House tax proposal matches Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal on the school and hurricane sales-tax holidays.

The school holiday period in early August would allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on clothing priced at $60 or less, school supplies at $15 or less and on the first $1,000 on personal computers.

The other tax holiday is timed for the June 1 start of the annual hurricane season.

Rep. David Santiago, R-Deltona, asked if the hurricane holiday could be made a floating event, timed in advance of approaching storms.

Avila said it’s better to fix the date because of the randomness of storms, including years in which there are no storms.

Business groups have long lobbied to reduce the sales tax on commercial leases, which is currently 5.7 percent. The tax was reduced from 5.8 percent last year.

Under the new proposal, the House would reduce the rate further from 5.7 percent to 5.35 percent. That would produce a savings of $47.9 million in 2020, when it would only be in place half of the fiscal year.

The savings would grow to an estimated $99.9 million a year.

The House proposal also would amend rules for non-profit hospitals to qualify for charitable tax exemptions.

Last year, lawmak-

ers approved a $171 million tax package that offered a threeday back-to-school tax holiday; a seven-day disaster-preparation tax holiday; and property-tax breaks stemming from such things as damage from hurricanes and tropical storms.

Also included in the package was a 9 percent reduction in traffic fines for motorists who attend driver-improvement courses.

A reduction of the communications-services tax on cell-phone and cable-TV bills was the centerpiece of a $372.4 million package in 2015.

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Agriscience Fair promotes next generation of agricultural innovators

mercury from water. Her research compared the ‘adsorption’ abilities of n March 18, 2019, different strains of oyster American Farm mushroom mycelium to Bureau Federdetermine which variety ation President Zippy would be most effective Duvall told AG Daily, in filtering heavy metal “The long-term suspollutants from bodies of tainability of agriculture depends on talented young water.

Haven explained that the people pursuing careers agricultural perspective of in farming and ranching, this project would be, as well as related fields “If plants or animals are and food-chain professions. Student agricultural watered with contaminated projects encourage interest water- it’s a food to table cycle that obviously can in fields of study that will affect them.” She pointed provide the next generaout that agriculture is also tion of farmers, ranchers, food scientists, agricultural the criminal in this case as runoff from agriculture engineers, agronomists, causes contamination. horticulturalists and soil Agriculture is both the scientists.” criminal and the victim.

It’s a timely statement She says oyster myas local judging of Future Farmers of America (FFA) celium filtration could potentially be applied to agriscience projects wrap mitigating pollution in the up around the nation.

Everglades. Although it is Winning at the local level quite a large body of water, sends the FFA member to the state competition and if oyster mycelium are susthey are successful there, a tainable in that type of enseat at the national compe- vironment. She gave credit to her freshman biology tition is earned. teacher in encouraging her Hernando High’s to study mycelium. In her Brooksville Senior FFA is research, she came across Hernando County’s only a book written by well FFA chapter and is one of known mycologist Paul 8630 chapters nationwide (including Puerto Rico and Stamets. She also collabU.S. Virgin Islands). There orated with Doug Poteet who is a local mycologist.

669,989 FFA members Poteet started the agriculages 12-21. ture program at Pine Grove “Agriscience is a sciElementary. He gave her ence fair specifically for tips on inoculating myceliFFA- it’s an agricultural um, especially in water. perspective of a science,” She explained that explained Hernando High mycelium has the ability School Sophomore and to adsorb where elements Brooksville Senior FFA member Haven Anderson. such as heavy metals are glued or attracted to its Haven’s project on oyssurface as opposed to being ter mushroom mycelium absorbed internally. placed second at the state She said the mercury can science fair last week. The be removed from the mymycelium of a mushroom is basically its root. Oyster celium and the mycelium can be reused. The mercury mushroom mycelium can be recycled for various have the unique ability to filter heavy metals such as industrial uses.

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ABOVE: Seniors Victoria Rivera (left) and Summer Blessing (right) with their project, “Does Barometric Pressure Affect Equine in their Daily Training?“ BELOW: Sophomore Haven Andersen researched the effect of strain of oyster mushroom mycelium on the biosorption of mercury from water.

Hernando High Seniors Summer Blessing and Victoria Rivera completed an animal based project on the effects of barometric pressure on a horse’s ability to learn.

Victoria explained, “Our overall project was,

‘Which barometric pressures can affect equine in their daily training?’ ” She explained that the barometric pressure on a sunny day would be 30.0 - 30.66, while the pressure during a storm like a hurricane would be around 28.

Summer said that because Florida does not experience four seasons, they did not see enough variation in pressure to elicit significant behavioral responses from the horses.

They state in their conclusion, “We came to the

realization that in between pressure brackets, there was only .03Hg or less.

This means that horses would not typically be affected by that little amount of pressure changes.”

“Our (pressure) brackets didn’t vary enough to get results that show the horses actually do react,” Summer said. “That’s something we decided we would do differently- we would go somewhere that has four seasons.”

Victoria explained their testing method. “We would teach the horses to place their hoof on a wooden box with the light touch of a square based broom. We would record each time, how long it took for nine horses in each pressure bracket (to learn to place their hoof on the box).”

It’s important to train horses in ideal learning conditions. Victoria and Summer state in the ‘Applications’ section of their project, “This project can apply to not only the average farmer using a horse for everyday ranch work, but also any horse trainer.

This could help with various training aspects, from ranching, rodeoing, showing and even jumping.”

Victoria remarked that participating in the agriscience fair has definitely steered her in an agricultural direction. “It steered me more towards wanting to major in agriculture, in looking at all these different problems that we face agriculturally.”

Summer said, “This has opened my eyes toward horses, to learn more about them and help them in different situations.”

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Gulf Coast Academy avoids charter revocation

Boys & Girls Club selected as a Community Bag Program Beneficiary at Winn Dixie Store 2240

by KENNETH ANTON Hernando Sun Reporter

The Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County — a non-profit committed to helping children reach academic success through the use of using research -based programming committed to building character, supporting social and emotional development, improving healthy lifestyles and with qualified staff both before and after school and for summer camp, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Community Bag Program for the month of April at Winn Dixie Store at 2240 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, Fl. The Community Bag Program launched in January 2019 and is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities shoppers live and work. The program features two reusable Community Bags with a special Giving Tag attached that allows customers to direct a donation to a non-profit of their choice upon purchase.

The Boys & Girls Club was selected as the April beneficiary of the program by store leadership at the Winn Dixie located at 2240 Commercial Way. The Boys & Girls Club of Hernando will receive a $1 donation every time either of the reusable Community Bags are purchased at this location during the month of April unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Giving Tag attached to the bag.

The two colorful reusable Community Bags with the giving tag can be found on the reusable bag rack at the store. The key is to look for the bags with a tag that features a blue heart with the $1 in it.

“We are very excited about being chosen for the program. Any amount raised will help us to help kids who need us most,” said Noreen St Jean, Director of Development at the Boys & Girls Club in Hernando.

Boys & Girls Club of Hernando hopes to raise enough money to send several children to summer camp because, “the needs are great this year,” said Noreen St Jean.

Gulf Coast Academy, one of three charter schools within the Brooksville / Spring Hill area, avoided imminent shut down on March 15th as school administrators finally entered into a contract with Hernando County Sheriff’s Office to provide a full-time “School Resource Officer” (SRO). According to a media release from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office: “The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, working in collaboration with each of the three charter schools in Hernando County, have facilitated the implementation of one fulltime, permanent School Resource Deputy on each campus, beginning today.”

SRO’s are a requirement set forth in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act; a law passed by Florida Governor Rick Scott on March 9, 2018 in response to the tragic shooting which took place on February 14, 2018 in Parkland, FL. The presence of the crisis trained law enforcement officers serve as a deterrent to those

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was out of compliance with the new law. As Gulf Coast Academy is technically a part of the Hernando County School District, the entire district was deemed out of compliance with the law. The non-compliance caused school board officials to announce a deadline which would see the revocation of Gulf Coast’s charter if the matter remained unresolved.

The lack of compliance was not due to any specific form of defiance. Dennis Alfonso, a school board attorney, said: “One resource officer would cost a Hernando County charter school about $75,000 annually.” The found-

ers of the Academy spent the interim time between the law being enacted and the signing of the contract with the Sheriff’s Office attempting to both figure out how to fit this new requirement into their schools’ budget and attempting to find ways to amend the legislation in order to retain their current system.

After a year of financial planning and legislative battling, Gulf Coast Academy finally sees itself compliant with the rest of the Hernando County School Board, setting itself up to retain its charter and continue to educate for remainder of the foreseeable future.

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who would otherwise attempt to enact gun or any other explosive related violence on school grounds. It is intended to provide students with a sense of safety while attending school.

Gulf Coast Academy was facing revocation of its charter if it did not agree to hire a SRO for campus security. Over a year has passed since the Act was signed into law, yet Gulf Coast Academy still had not complied with the new requirement. Instead, Gulf Coast academy had been operating under a security system comprised of a rotation of off-duty deputies. The system was working well for the school yet

K-Pop Club - SH 4/6/2019 1 - 2:30 PM Registration is open Fans of Korean music & culture and those curious about this new global sensation are invited to explore the world of K-Pop.

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children between 18 months - 3 years old.

Preschool Storytime - BV 4/9/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 3 - 5 years old.

Beginner/Gentle Yoga Class - SH 4/9/2019 12:15 - 1:30 PM Registration is open Join certified yoga instructor Terry Schoonmaker for a gentle beginning yoga class to, as she says - “join me to learn & grow a little at a time, enjoying the health & well being that comes with listening to your body & connecting with mind & spirit.”

Coding for Kids - WH 4/10/2019 4:30 - 5:30 PM Registration is open Kids, come join us and learn how to program and code.

Each month, we’ll go over basic programming and coding skills and then put them to the test using Scratch. Whether you have experience or not, all kids are welcome!

Choose to Quit - BV 4/9/2019 2 - 4PM Get the tools you need to quit smoking now with this 2 hour tobacco cessation course. The course includes a one month supply of nicotine replacement patches, lozenges, or gum (participant’s choice) absolutely free!

Toddler Storytime -SH 4/11/2019 10:30 - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Nonfiction Book Discussion - SH 4/9/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Book discussion for adult nonfiction fans - ask for a copy of the reading and join in.

The Health Insurance Marketplace and You - SH 4/9/2019 4 - 5PM Learn what you need to know about the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace.

APRIL 10 Cut and Paste - SH 4/10/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Cut and paste remains one of Windows’ most useful tools.

Writing Your Life Stories WH 4/10/2019 10:15 - 11:45 AM Registration is open “When writing the story of your life, never let anyone else hold the pen.” Don’t allow those irreplaceable personal & family stories to be lost. Come join us - for an informal, enjoyable experience! Though we encourage writing by hand, you may bring a laptop if you prefer. Please ensure it is fully charged.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - SH 4/10/2019 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Topic: Shabby Chic Landscapes Storytime - EH 4/10/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Cut and Paste - WH 4/9/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Cut and paste remains one of Windows’ most useful tools.

“WooooSaaahh” Wednesdays - BV 4/10/2019 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Escape your hectic day and bring your bag lunch for a little drop in art therapy.

Toddler Storytime - BV 4/9/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for

Financial Management Series - EH 4/10/2019 2 - 4PM This month’s topic: Identity Theft

APRIL 11 Medicare 101 Workshop WH 4/11/2019 10AM - 12PM Join Colleen Barnett of CNO Financial as she guides participants through the ins and outs of Medicare coverage.

Preschool Storytime - SH 4/11/2019 11:15AM - 12PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Movies @ your library - SH 4/11/2019 2 - 4PM Mary Poppins returns during Michael’s most desperate hour to lend him a helping hand. With his house in danger of being repossessed, she whips up a little magic to remind him of the importance of family.

APRIL 12 Baby Storytime - WH 4/12/2019 10 - 10:30 AM A Storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

VITA - SH 4/12/2019 10AM - 1PM Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - by appt. only Toddler Storytime - WH 4/12/2019 10:30 - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - WH 4/12/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 4/12/2019 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only.

Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

Book Discussion Group - EH 4/12/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Registration is open Vanna by Charles Frazier Tech Tutors - BV 4/12/2019 2:30 - 4:30 PM Not quite sure how to use your device? Do you have any questions or concerns? Grab your gadget and stop by!

Zhōngguó 101- The Chinese Zodiac - SH 4/12/2019 3:30 - 4:30 PM Come and learn some basic Chinese and a bit about Chinese culture.

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gone extinct. We already lost one woodpecker, the ivory-billed woodpecker,” said Vince Morris, Resource Administrator for the Florida Forest Service. “It’s sad for us to allow one to be lost.”

Just like the red-cockaded woodpecker, the ivory-billed woodpecker required a specific habitat, up to 2000 acres of pristine swamp. The overharvesting of cedar trees may have resulted in their extinction.

If you can travel back before the 1900s, before logging ever touched Hernando County or even Florida for that matter, many species that required specific ecosystems thrived, just like the red-cockaded woodpecker. The red-cockaded woodpecker needs one tree, the longleaf pine, aged 80 years and open Ecology Forester Ryan Grumbly hikes to each pine tree that has a white spray-painted band on its truck to document the condition of the red-cocksandhill communities. aded woodpecker nest.

In the late 1970s, replanting longleaf pine seedlings began to heal the scars left from logging, but there is still much-needed work to bring these woodpeckers back to a thriving population.

Ryan Grumbly, 28, Ecology Forester, has been with Florida Forest Longleaf Pine Service for five years. He Croom and Citrus tracts monitors the over 300 red-cockaded woodpeck- of the Withlacoochee State Forest (approxers (RCWs) within the imately 100 RCWs in Croom and 250 in CitLongleaf pine is a challenge to plant suc- rus). His job is to know everything about this cessfully. As a result, species and their environment. Tasks include most land managers A cluster is a group of cavity trees associated with one collecting data on condi- An originally excavated cavity, the sap seeping from the gave up even trying group of RCWs. It includes a 200’ buffer around the agtions of nesting cavities pine trees acts as a snake deterrent. gregation of trees.The goal set by Florida Forest Service and planted slash and or breeding, installing is to manage 48 clusters in Croom and 120 in Citrus. and maintaining artificial takes years for a woodloblolly instead. by the red-cockaded cavity nests, monitoring pecker to excavate a woodpecker often suffer With advances in techa 200’ buffer around the woodpeckers outside nesting behavior and cavity nest.

Once the from a fungus called aggregation of trees. The the Withlacoochee State nology, we began banding eight-day-old woodpecker begins exca- red heart disease which goal set by Florida Forest Forest are transferred to successfully replanting chicks. These activities vating its potential nestattacks the center of the Service is to manage 48 or from Citrus or Croom, give wildlife biologists ing cavity, it begins to trunk, causing the inner longleaf in the late 1970s. clusters in Croom and as this will decrease and researchers a better peck away the layers of wood, the heartwood, to 120 in Citrus. their chance of inbreedThe actual forester that I understanding of the bark. As the bird reaches become soft.)

The artificial cavities ing which facilitates a species. give credit to for the soft inner wood, On occasion, the Flor- surrounding the clusters healthy population.

Months of research the longleaf pine will ida Forest Service will leading the first plantallow the red-cockaded The red-cockaded and data collections start to seep resin (sap). install artificial cavities woodpecker to spend woodpecker is a very ings at Withlacoochee help provide valuable The woodpecker will surrounding active or more time on foraging unique bird. Accordinformation in order to is Roy Clardy. have to wait until that suitable clusters. A clus- and breeding rather than ing to U.S. Fish and implement strategies to resin dries to continue. ter is a group of cavity excavating.

Wildlife Service it’s is improve their chances of — Vince Morris, This process may take trees associated with one Once a year Ryan also a keystone species.

Florida Forest Service survival.

1-6 years to complete. group of red cockaded conducts a tree survey.

A keystone species is Ryan explained that it (The older pines favored woodpeckers. It includes This survey determines if particular species which cavity trees are currently other species depend on active, suitable or no and if that species were longer being used. If to be removed, it would you have ever noticed have a direct negative the white bands on impact on many other certain pine trees, those species whether it be are longleaf pines that plant or animal. The are either suitable for or red-cockaded woodpeckTarget Suncoast Crossing, occupied by red-cockad- er’s average size is about ed woodpeckers.

7 inches. They will peck 3101 Aerial Way “It helps keep track out tiny holes beneath of where you are most their cavity, causing the likely to find the bird,” pine to release sap. The 5K 8:00 a.m.

Grumbly said. Monitorpresence of sap prevents ing clusters in areas of snakes from reaching Croom and Citrus is an the nest. A breeding pair 1.2 mile race 9:15 a.m. important part of his job. is monogamous. The These surveys determine female will lay up to 5 if the red-cockaded eggs and nesting is up to Register online at Run Sign Up or in woodpeckers are thriv30 days. ing. They also assess With the help of those person on race day. quality of life. like Ecology Forester Spring is the promiRyan Grumbly, the long nent time for breeding term survival of this You will get a t-shirt, race bag and a and presents the best species is looking better medal. opportunity for Ryan to every year. witness the fruits of his “The thing I love labor. most about my job is the Cost is free for the 1.2 mile race for K-8 Ryan documents which variety of things I get to pairs have mated and learn about,” Grumbly students through race day. how many eggs the fesaid. “Today, I’m surveyCost is $25 for 5K participants through male laid. Once the eggs ing trees, so that later I have hatched successcan find a nest. Then we March 29 at 11:59PM. It increases to fully, these chicks over can deter predators while $30 after that and on race day. a week old are banded. the eggs hatch. After that Banding helps track the we can band the hatchwoodpeckers’ location, lings, and monitor them Learn more at fivepointsoflife.com or call 888-795-2707 development, and genetas they become adults ic line. and hopefully parents Presented by: There are times when themselves.” some red-cockaded

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The red-cockaded woodpecker is a very unique bird.

According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service it’s is also a keystone species. A keystone species is particular species which other species depend on and if that species were to be removed, it would have a direct negative impact on many other species whether it be plant or animal. The red-cockaded woodpecker’s average size is about 7 inches. They will peck out tiny holes beneath their cavity, causing the pine to release sap. The presence of sap prevents snakes from reaching the nest. A breeding pair is monogamous. The female will lay up to 5 eggs and nesting is up to 30 days.

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feel a free-fall sensation.

The Kiddies Air Slide is a giant inflatable slide that riders slide down the slick vinyl surface in a seated position. As riders get to the bottom, they usually find themselves wanting to race back up to the top for more! The Bear Affair is a family ride. It has a double

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There is a round wheel in the center that the riders turn to make the bear tub turn. The faster they spin the wheel, the faster the tub goes. Food conces-

sions include cotton candy, corn dogs, hot dogs, popcorn, funnel cakes and more. Get ready for the 69th Hernando County Fair - from Wagon Wheels to Ferris Wheels!

Visit www.hernandofairgrounds.com for a full daily schedule of events.

SPRINGSTEAD THEATER PRESENTS THE LITTLE MERMAID - THURSDAY, APRIL 11-14, 2019 Springstead High School Theater Department presents The Little Mermaid. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince.

Show Dates are April 11, 12, and 13 at 7pm and April 13 and 14 at 2pm at the Frank W Springstead High School, 3300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill. For times and tickets, visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=sprhs

• 80 Acre Shooting Facility • Clubhouse • Skeet Trap & Five Stand Range • IDPA • USPSA • Silhouette • CMP Rifle • Precision Pistol • Action Rifle • Bowling Pin • Archery • Youth Programs • Cowboy Action Shooting ® • SASS • 4H Shotgun & Rifle

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Try Out Your Favorite Shotgun at Our Fine Skeet, Trap and Five Stand Range

GUN & KNIFE SHOW AT THE CLUB

April 6 & 7, 2019

Saturday 9AM-4PM, Sunday 9AM to 3PM ADMISSION: $6.00 Will be held at the Hernando Sportsmans Club on US19, 9.5 miles north of HWY 50: 16121 Commercial Way (US-19); Brooksville, Fl. 34614 BUY - SELL - TRADE • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The gun show will feature all types of new, used, and antique firearms, knives, and related accessories for sale.

For info call 352-597-9931

www.hernandosportsmansclub.com

Cost: Adult admission tickets are $6 at door, with children 16 and under admitted free with adult. Free parking. Food and beverages available for purchase.

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Live Oak Theatre’s Godspell The Live Oak Theatre version of the 70s smash hit will be presented this weekend April 5-7 and next weekend 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.

EMERALD NATURE COAST HEALTH & MUSIC FEST FOR THERAPEUTIC CANNABIS RESEARCH The Inaugural Therapeutic Cannabis Research Industry Fundraiser will be held April 19-20, 2019, at the Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville, FL 34602. This is a family and dog friendly event!

During the event, learn about the long-term medical benefits of cannabis and how it is saving lives.

Witness the wonders of industrial hemp which is expected to be ten times the size of the medical cannabis industry.

The festival will feature eight incredible bands for your entertainment while supporting the

start of a new medical industry – Therapeutic Cannabis Research.

There will be food vendors, beer and wine; as well as vendors selling accessories, artwork, and gear that you can’t find anywhere else. Meet with leaders in the cannabis and hemp industry and take advantage of two days of seminars and presentations.

Featured Artists: Friday, April 19, 2019; gates open at 3pm: 4pm Russ Bowers Isn’t Dead Yet – Grateful Dead Tribute Band 5:45pm Holey Miss Holey – Funk/ Rock 7:30pm Heavy Petty

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– Tom Petty Tribute Band Saturday, April 20, 2019; gates open at 10am: 12pm Grindstone Sinners – Mix of Classic Rock 1:45pm The Applebutter Express - Americana, Bluegrass and Folk 3:30pm Spred the Dub – Good Time Reggae 5:15pm The Groove Orient – Rock n Roll 7:00pm Uncle John’s Band – Grateful Dead Tribute Band Ticket prices: (may be tax deductible) Early Bird Two Day Pass: $45 plus fees Friday Early Bird Pass: $30 plus fees Saturday Early Bird Pass: $30 plus fees Children 12 and under free with a ticketed adult Friday & Saturday Parking: $5 each day plus fees VIP Early Bird Pass: $150 plus fees includes 1 catered meal each day, free beverages, snacks all day and VIP seating.

There will also be dry camping, 30 amp and 50 amp service on site. Early check in on Thursday is available. Please go to the website for information, pricing and availability.

Camping does not include tickets and must be purchased separately.

Interested in being a vendor or sponsor of the great event? Steven Pritchard, 352-527-0456 or spmca@comcast.net. https://healthandmusicfest.com/ https://www. facebook.com/ events/588230471600111/

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Business & Community Briefs April is Humane Society of the Nature Coast Month at Terlep Chiropractic Terlep Chiropractic Asks the Public to Help Them Raise Money for the Humane Society’s New Building and Receive a Wellness Certificate for Both New and Returning Patients Spring Hill, Florida (March 29, 2019) – During the month of April Terlep Chiropractic is pleased to assist the Humane Society in their quest for a new building. For a $20 donation to the Humane Society, new and returning patients will receive a consultation, exam and needed x-rays.

Present this notice at the initial visit at their office at 8466 Northcliffe Boulevard, Spring Hill, Florida 34606.

Call 352-666-2222 to schedule an appointment.

For more information go to the Humane Society’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ humanesocietynaturecoast.

The Countryman Family One Room Schoolhouse Museum is in dire need of volunteers!

Our Museum offers fun and interactive lessons depicting the life a child in 1852.

I’m asking for just 3 hours per week of your time. That’s only 1 day!

We will train you, it’s very easy. Please give us a try…

If you have ever visited a One Room Schoolhouse you won’t be disappointed. Our visitors sit at authentic wooden desks and learn how the Pledge of Allegiance was originated, what are the three R’s and how was discipline carried out to name a few.

We are located at 66 Russell Street, Brooksville, FL, the heart of Downtown Brooksville.

If you are interested and would like additional information, please call Mary at 352-5153054.

Stage West’s Noises Off! Noises Off is a play about a play called Nothing On. The aging leading lady (who has financed the show to fund her retirement) and her director, have put together a mismatched group of actors. The rehearsals are not going well.

When the show goes on the road, personalities and jealousies turn back stage into crazy chaos. Which result in the last show being a side splitting comedy of errors.

Dotty, the leading lady is perfectly played by Michelle Root. Lloyd, the devil may care director and ladies man is played by Chaz Kleber. Brian Moran as the ever, you know, Gary gives a side splitting performance as Dotty’s jealous boyfriend. Jessica Virginia as the sexy leading lady, and the directors girlfriend, is perfectly clueless. Jeanine Rogers as Belinda the professional actress, is steadfastly trying to hold the show together and keep poor confused Freddy played by Matt Root from having a breakdown. Ernie Rowland plays Selsdon a burgler who stumbles into the “empty” house and adds to the confusion. Last but not least, our 2 stage hands. Poppy, abandoned girlfriend of the director, played convincingly

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hapless Tim, played by Brady Lay. Tim is the gofer and go to guy abused by all. Together they bumble their way through the play. Please join us for our presentation of Noises Off. 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.

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 Brooksville Blueberry festival 2019 For the 9th year the city of Brooksville will be home to a spring Blueberry Festival. The Coolest Festival around with over 125 unique Vendors featuring all types of Unique Arts and Crafts. Food Vendors.

Free Butterfly Encounter, A little bit of everything that is Brooksville.

2 Days of Great Music, Unique Shopping, Cool Food and a Fun Kid Zone, Admission will be FREE and there will be

Free Public parking available.

Don’t forget FREE admission!

“Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Beer, Blueberry Soaps, Blueberry Shortcake, Blueberry Art, Blueberry Wine, Blueberry Honey, Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Scrubs, Blueberry Breads, Fresh Blueberry Plants and of course FRESH FLORIDA BLUEBERRIES! There’s all Kinds of things you can do with Blueberries.

APRIL 27th and 28th in Historic Downtown Brooksville Florida If you would like more information about this Festival, please contact John Lee at 727-4100072 or email at JohnLee@ Activefoodservice.com.

Public Invited to Easter Brunch at Chinsegut Hill Manor Museum and Retreat Center Brooksville, FL - Chinsegut Hill invites the public to an Easter Brunch on their beautiful grounds April 21, 2019 from 9am to 2pm. There will be a carving station, pasta bar, omelet bar and assorted cheese and fruits at four stations in the corners of a grand tent in the shadow of the magnificent 1850s Manor House.

There will be live music, family games and activities for all ages. An Easter egg roll will be held on the lawn at 1pm.

Docents will be on hand to provide guided tours of this historical property. Residents and visitors are welcome to bring a chair and relax with neighbors on the lawn.

The cost for this event will be $25 per person. Children under 12 years of age may eat free with a paying parent or guardian. Desserts and beverages are included in the price of the brunch.

There are only 150 tickets available for the Chinsegut Easter Brunch, so please call 352-799-5400 to purchase yours today.

Chinsegut Hill Manor Museum and Retreat Center is located at 22495 Chinsegut Hill Road in Brooksville, Florida. The Manor Museum is open Tuesday through Thursday and Saturdays from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, with luncheons held each Wednesday in the Dining Hall. Self-guided and docent led tours are available. Call 352-799-5400 for event rentals and group retreat information.

Nature Coast Orchid Society meets at the VFW Post 8681 located on the corner of Drayton St. and County Line Rd, Spring Hill. Join us April 20 at noon. We will be hosting an orchid repotting session.

Bring in your orchid(s) that you want to repot but aren’t sure how to. Also bring a clean pot, cutting shears, newspaper and potting medium if you have it. Members may bring plants for sale. We also have a raffle table, where you could win something beautiful, a “member show off table”, showing some of the gems grown by our members and refreshments. Guests are welcome!

For more information www. naturecoastorchidsociety.com Or call Mary Lou at 218-5561855.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ------Oak Hill Hospital’s Pediatric ER to Hold Safety Fair for

Kids Spring Hill, Florida (March 29, 2019) – Oak Hill Hospital’s Pediatric ER will conduct a Safety Fair for Kids on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 10 am to 1 pm on its campus at 11375 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613. Admission is free. A complimentary lunch of a hot dog, fruit, water or juice will be provided (one lunch per person). This year’s Safety Fair for Kids will feature the following activities: • •

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Learn the CPR basics and water, scooter, bike and skateboard safety.

See the Bayflite Helicopter up close, step inside the Hernando County Fire Rescue and EMS trucks Save your teddy bear in the Teddy Bear Clinic (kids must bring their own teddy bear) Meet local pediatricians, nurse superheroes, Bayflite Helicopter pilots and EMS heroes Play Operation with surgical nurses Diaper and waddle challenge with Maternity Suites nurses High-five the good guys from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Crawl through the Hernando County Fire Corps’ Fire Safety House

For more information call Katie Stacy, Director of Public Relations & Communications at 352-597-6317.

Oak Hill Hospital For Your Health Community Education Series: “The Latest Treatments for Chronic Pain of the Shoulders, Elbows, Feet & Ankles” Spring Hill, Florida – Oak Hill Hospital will continue its popular For Your Health Community Education Series with a symposium entitled, “The Latest Treatments for Chronic Pain of the Shoulders, Elbows, Feet & Ankles,” on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Brooksville, Florida 34609.

The seminar panel includes: Dragomir Mijic, DO – specializing in shoulders, elbows and general orthopaedics Dolfi Herscovici, Jr., DO – fellowship trained foot and ankle specialist Pain can be debilitating – especially pain in the shoulders, elbows, feet, or ankles.

Drs. Mijic and Herscovici will discuss what surgical, non-surgical treatments are available as well as minimally invasive surgical treatments for the feet, ankles, shoulders and elbows.

A question and answer session will follow, and guests are encouraged to prepare their questions ahead of time.

A complimentary hot meal will be served. Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

Doors open at 4:45 pm. For more information and for reservations call 352-597-6333 in Hernando or 352-628-6060 in Citrus or visit OakHillHospital. com/ForYourHealth.

Oak Hill Hospital Announces Frist Humanitarian Award Winners Spring Hill, Florida – Oak Hill Hospital is proud to announce the winners of its annual Frist Associate, Physician, and Volunteer Humanitarian Awards. This year’s recipient of the Frist Associate Humanitarian is George Meadows, RRT. The recipient of the Frist Volunteer Humanitarian Award is Lois Hackett and this year’s Frist Physician Humanitarian recipient is Michael W. Higgins, DO, FAOAO. The Frist Humanitarian Awards honor outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer services. Named in honor of the late Thomas F. Frist, Sr., MD, founder of HCA and renowned humanitarian, this award recognizes individuals whose daily dedication and giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.

The local associate and volunteer winners receive a prize of $250, a 10k gold Frist lapel pin, and a certificate of recognition. The physician winner receives the opportunity to name a charity of their choice to receive a $250 donation. The local winners are then nominated for the national Frist award and the national winners are honored in the spring at a reception in the company’s Nashville, Tennessee, headquarters.

National winners receive a bronze statue, a $5,000 gift certificate to the charity of their choice, and a $5,000 cash gift.

About George Meadows, RRT, Director of Respiratory Services While being interviewed as a possible candidate for the Oak Hill Hospital Associate Frist Humanitarian Award, George Meadows, RRT, provided the classic comment that characterizes every true Frist humanitarian: “I am just George; I do not see myself as compared to those who were honored before me.” True Frist humanitarians never perceive themselves as we see them. However, when asking his colleagues and hospital associates about him, they are quick to reply: “He is the one who also asks, ‘What can I do to help?’ and ‘How can I make your life easier?’”

George came to us from a 30-year career in the United States Air Force where he was recognized as an exceptional leader. He made his home in Sugarmill Woods and as a department manager at Oak Hill Hospital. In 2011, he enrolled in the Leadership Citrus program and was soon elected to the position of class leader. This is typical for George. He is not only known as the member of several organizations in Citrus County, but also, he is usually sought to assume leadership positions. For example: He joined Rotary Club of Sugarmill Woods and was soon elected president.

He serves as president of the Sugarmill Woods Charitable Foundation, and He is the current Co-Ethics and Compliance Officer with Oak Hill Hospital.

He is also a current member of the Sugarmill Woods Civic Association.

Under his leadership, the Sugarmill Woods Charitable Foundation provides items to local elementary schools that are considered lower income schools.

As a manager, his department has a reputation for the lowest turnover in personnel.

About Lois Hackett Lois Hackett volunteers countless hours as manager of the Volunteer Association gift shop. Under her leadership, funds are raised for the association to award tens of thousands of dollars to Hernando County high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in healthcare. In 2018, 24 scholarships totaling $27,000 were given to high school graduates in Hernando County. In addition to the countless hours she spends raising money for the Volunteer Scholarship Program, Lois participates in the Shady Hills Methodist Church food pantry program giving several hours a week in this important community outreach program.

About Michael W. Higgins, DO, FAOAO Dr. Michael Higgins embodies the very qualities that Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., aspired to throughout his life as a physician, community leader, and humanitarian.

From the moment Dr. Higgins began his practice 15 years ago in Hernando County, he and his wife, Cara, “hit the ground running.” He joined and founded several organizations including the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce and has earned the respect of business leaders, physicians, and healthcare workers, religious and community leaders as someone who could be counted on to make things happen.

He takes the initiative and is the founder of the Hernando County Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Under his leadership, the AOH has raised funds to support organizations such as Feeding America and has collaborated with other organizations to feed the hungry. Dr. Higgins and the AOH were quick to come to the aid of a local business by assisting them financially after they incurred losses due to a burglary. In fact, Dr. Higgins and the members of AOH recently accepted a proclamation from the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners for their many contributions.

Dr. Higgins is known for supporting many organizations such as local arts and theater groups and 20 different sports leagues. Over the years, he has provided sports physicals at no charge for many sports teams.

tV’s Best Bets April 7 - April 9 Sunday, April 7 “The Facts of Life” Marathon MeTV, 5pm In celebration of the boarding schoolbased sitcom’s 40th anniversary, Lisa Whelchel, who played wealthy Blair Warner, hosts a three-hour marathon of her favorite episodes.

Murder for Hire Oxygen, 7pm New Series!

It’s an exclusive look into the dark world of contract killings, showcasing some of the most fascinating murderfor-hire cases ever caught on tape. In an alarming trend, investigators are seeing a sharp increase in hired hits across the country, shockingly from housewives, wealthy bankers, military officers and even grandmothers. ’80s in the Sand AXS TV, 8pm New Series!

Music icons of the 1980s highlight this four-part series filmed at the popular 80s in the Sand music festival in the Dominican Republic, a weeklong celebration of all things ’80s. Each episode is hosted by a different ’80s TV and radio personality, who will guide viewers through the festival’s sights and sounds, and sit down to interview top performers. The series kicks off tonight as former MTV VJ Downtown Julie Brown hangs out with Poison frontman Bret Michaels.

Killing Eve BBC America & AMC, 8pm Season Premiere!

Season 2 of the hit series picks up 30 seconds after the shocking final scene of Season 1. Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer return as Eve and Villanelle in this story of two women bound by a mutual obsession and a lethally amusing sense of style.

54th Academy of Country Music Awards CBS, 8pm Live Reba McEntire returns to host the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Top nominees include Chris Stapleton, Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Florida Georgia Line, Bebe Rexha and producer Ian Fitchuk. Jason Aldean receives the ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award.

Expedition Unknown: Egypt Live Discovery Channel, 8pm Live This live, two-hour event is hosted

by Josh Gates, who is joined by renowned Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass and Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. The event offers a rare look at the inner chambers of a recently excavated archaeological site containing tombs with 40 mummies believed to be part of the noble elite.

The identity of the mummy within a mysterious sarcophagus buried deep within the complex has remained a mystery for more than 3,000 years — until (possibly) now, when it will be opened live.

World of Dance: “The Duels 4” NBC, 8pm The Duels round concludes tonight.

Call the Midwife PBS, 8pm Lucille assists an elderly hoarder struggling to keep her independence, and Sister Hilda and the team work hard to help a Ghanaian family with an undiagnosed illness.

MLB Baseball: L.A. Dodgers at Colorado ESPN, 8:30pm Live ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball features an NL West rivalry game between the defending NL champion L.A. Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver.

A Discovery of Witches AMC & BBC America, 9pm Network Premiere!

This adaptation of Deborah Harkness’ contemporary fantasy novel lands on network TV after previously being only available to stream. The show follows the intersection of the worlds of witches, vampires and daemons as they search for their mutual histories within a secretive and sacred manuscript. Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode and Alex Kingston star.

Madeleine McCann: An ID Murder Mystery Investigation Discovery, 9pm This two-hour special event follows the case of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, daughter of Kate and Gerry McCann, who vanished from a hotel room in which the family was staying on a Portugal vacation in 2007. The event sparked a worldwide manhunt, but as international authorities ramped up their search, a veil of suspicion was cast on everyone by law enforcement and loved ones alike. Now, this ID special proposes to examine what really happened to the little girl that fateful night.

Mrs. Wilson PBS, 9pm In the second episode of this threepart series, Alec’s handler in the secret service drops a bombshell, but is it the truth or another lie? Resigned to uncertainty about the past, Alison receives a final surprise.

Collector’s Call MeTV, 10pm New Series!

Lisa Whelchel (The Facts of Life) hosts this celebration of fantastic collections and the unique people who dedicate their lives to the acquisition and preservation of pop-culture treasures. In the series premiere, “Nostalgic Entertainment and Political Items,” Paul Lisnek shows off his extensive assortment of film and television props and memorabilia, as well as his collection of U.S. historical political items. Then, in “Nostalgic Toys and Advertising,” designer, author and artist Rick Goldschmidt shows off a toy collection that covers every wall and surface in his house.

Savage Kingdom National Geographic, 10pm Season Premiere!

Nature proves more cutthroat than TV’s most epic dramas when Emmy-nominated actor Charles Dance (Game of Thrones) narrates the third installment of this nature docuseries.

This season, Mmamotse and her hyena army are forced into conflict with vengeful lions after rising waters flood the Kalahari Desert’s Mombo wilderness and force the warring factions into close proximity.

Good Girls: “Take Off Your Pants” NBC, 10pm Beth (Christina Hendricks) and Dean (Matthew Lillard) experience growing pains settling into their new roles at work and at home. Meanwhile, the women realize Rio (Manny Montana) has flipped his game yet again, as Turner (James Lesure) targets Ruby (Retta) and Stan (Reno Wilson).

Unforgotten PBS, 10pm Season Premiere!

Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar reprise their roles as DCI Cassie Stuart and DS Sunny Khan as they investigate another cold case. In Season 3, the pair are joined by Alex Jennings (Victoria), Kevin McNally (Designated Survivor), Neil Morrissey (Line of Duty) and James Fleet (Indian Summers), who play a close-knit group of friends who have stood by one another through thick and thin.

However, when the body of a teenage girl is discovered, the four men are placed under the spotlight, and their relationships are tested.

The Chi Showtime, 10pm Season Premiere!

Season 2 of Showtime’s hit series will continue to follow the coming-of-age story about life on the South Side of Chicago. The season will center on Brandon (Jason Mitchell) as he tries to make his food truck a success, and Kevin (Alex R. Hibbert) as he tries to reckon with the trauma of his childhood.

Monday, April 8 Jesus: His Life: “Judas: The Betrayal/ Pilate: The Trial” History, 8pm His name a synonym for “traitor” even to this day, Judas is known as the devoted disciple who ultimately betrays Jesus. What prompted one of Jesus’ closest friends to turn on him remains one of the Bible’s great mysteries. Meanwhile, Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, has to make a decision about a troublesome preacher called Jesus. As pressure builds to execute Jesus, Pilate’s wife, inspired by a prophetic nightmare, urges him to leave Jesus alone.

Instead, Pilate sends him away to be crucified, and publicly washes his hands of responsibility.

The Voice: “The Battles, Part 3” NBC, 8pm The Battle rounds conclude with Part 3 tonight, and Part 4 tomorrow night.

America’s Hidden Stories Smithsonian Channel, 8pm Anthropologists examine new evidence that suggests Casimir

Pulaski, the Polish-born “Father of the American Cavalry” who helped save George Washington’s life during the Revolutionary War at Pennsylvania’s Battle of Brandywine, may not have been male, after all — but rather female or intersex. Will modern DNA tests provide the answer?

to blur the line between work and play as they commit to the biggest builds they’ve ever attempted, including transforming an old Canadian logging truck into a custom semi that can transport their diesel creations around the country with enough room for all the bros.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament: Championship CBS, 9pm Live College hoops crowns its champion tonight as the final two teams who’ve survived March Madness play for the national title at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Knightfall: “Faith” History, 10pm After suffering a casualty, the Knights Templar prepare to exact revenge.

The Best Thing I Ever Ate: “One of a Kind” Cooking Channel, 9pm Season Finale!

We’re talking about dishes that are unique, original and unlike anything that’s come before. Alton Brown has his eye — and his stomach — set on a genuine creation called the Crab Rangoon Pizza. Jonathon Sawyer says he’s found a blast of flavor that’s too good to be true in Los Angeles.

And Tregaye Fraser attempts the impossible with the most obscure and jaw-dropping dish yet.

Hostile Planet: “Oceans” National Geographic, 9pm The new episode “Oceans” explores the dynamic marine environments where animals must adapt to a life of constant change. Discover how seals fend off sharks, how turtles risk their lives to create their next generation, and how ingenious orca fight to survive in the face of ever-increasing competition.

White Boy Starz, 9pm This documentary is based on the story of 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr., who allegedly ran a vicious, sophisticated underground cocaine operation throughout inner-city Detroit.

Convicted as a teen, Wershe remains imprisoned 30 years later and was the subject of the 2018 feature film White Boy Rick starring Matthew McConaughey. The documentary follows filmmakers as they investigate the subject of 1980s crime folklore — interviewing journalists, police, FBI agents and hitmen — to set the record straight on the urban legend known as White Boy Rick.

The Fix: “Scandal” ABC, 10pm Maya (Robin Tunney) obtains surveillance footage of Jessica (Taylor Kalupa) the night before her death.

Wiest (Breckin Meyer) is furious after Ezra (Scott Cohen) spins a story about an affair between Maya and Matthew (Adam Rayner). The D.A.’s office finds out that there’s a mole leaking information to Ezra.

Diesel Brothers Discovery Channel, 10pm Season Premiere!

Heavy D, Diesel Dave, The Muscle and Redbeard are back for a new season of extreme builds, tricked-out trucks and jaw-dropping stunts. This season, the Diesel Brothers continue

The Enemy Within: “Decoded” NBC, 10pm When the FBI intercepts stolen NSA software intended for Tal, Keaton (Morris Chestnut) uses the technology as an opportunity to go on the offensive and sends Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) undercover to pass the technology to the intended recipient, a 19-year-old computer genius (guest star Stephen Friedrich). Keaton must choose between catching Tal or saving the life of an innocent teenager.

Independent Lens: “The Providers” PBS, 10pm Follow three “country doctors” in rural New Mexico — the site of both a physician shortage and an opioid epidemic — who work at clinics that offer care for all, regardless of ability to pay.

Tuesday, April 9 NCIS: “Perennial” CBS, 8pm The NCIS team searches for an active shooter after a lockdown at a naval hospital in the new episode “Perennial.”

MasterChef Junior: “Quacking Under Pressure” FOX, 8pm The top 14 junior home cooks must learn how to butcher a whole duck before competing in a tough mystery box challenge.

The Bold Type Freeform, 8pm Season Premiere!

In Season 3, the girls are back from Paris, and as Scarlet magazine makes staffing changes, Jane (Katie Stevens), Kat (Aisha Dee) and Sutton (Meghann Fahy) continue to juggle busy work and love lives.

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr.: “All in the Family” PBS, 8pm Season Finale!

Radio host Joe Madison receives startling family news, and series host Henry Louis Gates Jr. learns his own DNA story. Also features the Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings STEM camp, with science and history inspiring the next generation.

The Kids Are Alright: “Peggy Drives Away” ABC, 8:30pm After a mishap at the grocery store, Peggy (Mary McCormack) storms out of the house without explanation, leaving Mike (Michael Cudlitz) and the boys wondering which one of them set her off.

The Code CBS, 9pm New Series!

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps serve their country as part of an elite legal team of prosecutors, defense lawyers and investigators. Capt. John “Abe” Abraham (Luke Mitchell) must get to the bottom of a case where a fellow Marine was killed by a member of his own unit. Abe’s legal team is overseen by the respected Col. Glenn Turnbull (Dana Delany).

The Profit: My Roots CNBC, 9pm In this original documentary, Marcus Lemonis, host of CNBC’s reality series The Profit, travels back to the land of his birth, Lebanon. Left in a Beirut orphanage during the run-up to the civil war and adopted by an American couple when he was 9 months old, Lemonis has never been back to his home country until now.

Roswell, New Mexico: “Champagne Supernova” The CW, 9pm As the town prepares for the UFO Emporium reopening gala, Liz (Jeanine Mason) and team find themselves on a collision course with an unlikely enemy.

Deadliest Catch Discovery Channel, 9pm Season Premiere!

The reality hit returns for its 15th season tonight. This season, a new boat blows into Dutch Harbor, Alaska — the 148-foot-long Southern Wind, captained by Steve “Harley” Davidson, who is rumored to know where over a quarter billion dollars’ worth of king crabs is located. Harley doesn’t make friends easily, and Capt. Keith Colburn soon regards the newcomer as enemy No. 1. Complicating matters, winter weather proves relentless, with storm after storm causing season-ending injuries and more boat damage than the captains have seen in years.

The Story of God With Morgan Freeman National Geographic, 9pm Season Finale!

The Oscar-winning host ends the season by asking: Why are secrecy and religion so often intertwined? His enlightening search for an answer takes him to a storied villa in Pompeii and the mountains of Nepal.

The Village: “Heart on Fire” NBC, 9pm Two months have passed at the Village, where Katie (Grace Van Dien) faces key pregnancy decisions while tracking down a mysterious art thief. Sarah (Michaela McManus) and Patricia (Lorraine Toussaint) spend a night out to clear their minds. Nick’s (Warren Christie) memory plays tricks on him. Gabe (Daren Kagasoff) and Ava (Moran Atias) both look for outside help with her case, and Enzo (Dominic Chianese) lets a lovely lady slip away.

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Calendar of Events Three weekends March 29 - April 14 Live Oak Theatre’s 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.

April 5 & 6 NATURECOAST BOTANICAL GARDEN 2019 Annual Spring Plant Sale April 5 and 6, Friday and Saturday 9am - 2 pm We have a great variety of moderately priced tried and true plants that grow in our area. Come early to get the best variety to choose from. Many of our plants are grown right here at the Botanical Gardens. We will have knowledgeable Spring Hill Garden Club members to help with questions and selections.

ALL proceeds go to the upkeep of the Botanical Gardens, please come help us keep the gardens open and FREE to the public. visit our website www.naturecoastgardens.com April 6 SUNCOAST HARMONY CHORUS Cabaret Show WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 7:30 pm WHERE: Salishan Gracious Retirement Living, 191 Astaire, SH, Description: This women’s a cappella chorus will present their annual Cabaret Show entitled Everything Old is New Again, Saturday, April 6, 7:30 pm, at Salishan Gracious Retirement Living, 191 Astaire, SH, 34609. In addition to highlighting well known music by the chorus and quartets, delicious “Death By Chocolate” desserts will be served. Tickets are $5 available by calling Cindy 352-597-4376. Our rehearsals are always open to visitors throughout Hernando County. We invite women of all cultures, ages 18 and up, who have a passion for singing and improving their vocal abilities, to visit any Tues, 7PM, at Salishan.

Dance at Brookridge Come join us for a trip to Margaritaville with music to dance by with Johnny Lobo. Meet us at the Brookridge Clubhouse at 8150 Hampton Ave, Brooksville on Saturday April 6th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. BYOB, Coffee and Ice provided. Tickets for this dance are available at the door for $7. Call Val at 352-6160242 to reserve your tickets.

Hernando Sportsmans Club Gun Show April 6 & 7; 9AM-4PM Saturday, 9AM-3PM Sunday The club’s gun shows are held in the Clubhouse at the Hernando Sportsman’s Club. The physical address for the club is 16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614.

The entrance road to the Club is off of U.S Hwy 19 (Commercial Way), just 9 ½ miles north of SR 50, in Hernando County.

Admission is $6.00. Doors are open to the public from 9:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday.

Event Director - Randie Rickert (352) 799-3605 Five Points of Life Kids Marathon and 5K The Five Points of Life Foundation and LifeSouth Community 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 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.

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 April 7 Zumba with Eaze: Join us Sunday, April 7th at 12noon-1:30pm 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) 7964171 for more information.

Splitting Up Together: “Welcome Home” ABC, 9:30pm Season Finale!

Milo (Sander Thomas) complains that Grandparents Day is coming up at school, and he doesn’t feel Henry (Geoff Pierson) is interesting enough to participate. Lena (Jenna Fischer) and the kids urge Martin (Oliver Hudson) to reconnect with his long-estranged father, Brock (guest star Ron Perlman), to rebuild their relationship.

The Toe Bro: “Reptile Skin” A&E, 10pm Season Finale!

The Toe Bro helps a patient kick her “nasty” feet to the curb so she can be a “fun” grandma again. The nurse becomes the patient as she says good-bye forever to her crazy-thick claw. An obsession with high heels causes a fashionista to walk the painful road to Ingrown City, and the Toe Bro breaks out the tech to help a lizard man cope with calluses that are painfully unnatural.

NCIS: New Orleans: “A House Divided” CBS, 10pm In the new episode “A House Divided,” NCIS investigates a Navy lieutenant’s fatal fall down a flight of stairs during a high society charity gala.

Fosse/Verdon FX, 10pm New Miniseries!

This eight-episode limited series explores the romantic and creative partnership between iconic choreographer Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and legendary dancer Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams). Each episode also showcases one of the couple’s memorable collaborations; the premiere episode, “Life Is a Cabaret,” reveals the careful consideration that went into each step and movement of the iconic song sequences “Big Spender” from the movie version of Sweet Charity and “Mein Herr” from the film version of Cabaret, which Fosse directed.

New Amsterdam: “Sanctuary” NBC, 10pm As the doctors continue to weather the storm without power, Max (Ryan Eggold) relies on an unlikely source to get the lights back on. Meanwhile, Reynolds (Jocko Sims) must get creative as he continues to work to save Hugh (Robert Sella) with very few resources.

Legendary Locations: “End of the World” Travel Channel, 10pm From West Virginia’s secret underground government bunker to a Japanese town that survived a massive tsunami, Josh Gates highlights locations where the end of the world is just the beginning.

Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine Discovery Channel, 11pm New Series!

This latest Gold Rush spinoff series has been airing since early March on the Discovery GO platform and makes its television premiere tonight.

It follows fan-favorite Dave Turin as he searches for one lost and abandoned mine to resurrect, and to chase the gold the old-timers left behind.

Wednesday, April 10 The Act Hulu Gypsy (Joey King) and her internet BF, Nick (Calum Worthy), plan a face-to-face and want to win over her controlling mom, Dee Dee (Patricia Arquette). Good luck!

You vs. Wild

Netflix New Series!

Survivalist Bear Grylls hosts this interactive series in which viewers follow him on adventures around the world and make multiple-choice decisions on what he should do.

The Goldbergs: “I Lost on Jeopardy!”

ABC, 8pm Having become obsessed with game shows since leaving college, Erica (Hayley Orrantia) tries out for Jeopardy! Meanwhile, a new crush for Barry (Troy Gentile) comes to light, prompting him to realize he might not be over Lainey (AJ Michalka).

Empire: “Without All Remedy” FOX, 8pm After receiving news about Andre’s (Trai Byers) health, the Lyon family does everything in its power to support him, while continuing the tour.

Nature: “The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention” PBS, 8pm The egg is perhaps nature’s most perfect life support system. Step by step as the egg hatches, host Sir David Attenborough reveals the wonder behind these incredible miracles of nature.

Zombie House Flipping: “The Halfway House” A&E, 9pm Keith finds a historic house that was half-renovated and is now available at a price they could flip into one of their biggest profits ever — over $200 grand! But this old house reveals tons of problems. The team attempts to revive this zombie house into a blend of modern amenities and old-world charm that could help them cash in at a near-record level.

Modern Family: “Can’t Elope” ABC, 9pm Haley (Sarah Hyland) and Dylan’s (Reid Ewing) plan to quietly elope before the babies are born doesn’t go as smoothly as they had hoped.

Meanwhile, Jay (Ed O’Neill) continues to try and get his new business off the ground by courting an Instagram celebrity.

Jane the Virgin: “Chapter EightyFour” The CW, 9pm Jane (Gina Rodriguez) must get over the newest hurdle in her life, which proves to be harder than she and Rafael (Justin Baldoni) would have hoped. Rogelio (Jaime Camil) discovers that he and River (Brooke Shields) are not as equal as he thought.

Expedition Unknown Discovery Channel, 9pm Season Premiere!

Josh Gates is back for another season of explorations into the greatest legends in history, from following in the footsteps of the real Indiana Jones to learn the truth behind the fabled Crystal Skull of Doom, to diving in the Great Lakes in search of the Holy Grail of lost American shipwrecks, The Griffon.

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.

Oak Hill’s Pediatric Safety Fair Oak Hill Hospital’s Pediatric ER to Hold Safety Fair for Kids WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 10 am to 1 pm WHERE:on its campus at 11375 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613.

Description: Admission is free. A complimentary lunch of a hot dog, fruit, water or juice will be provided (one lunch per person).

For more information call Katie Stacy, Director of Public Relations & Communications at 352-597-6317.

April 19 Passover Seder: WHEN: Friday, April 19, at 6pm.

WHERE: Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St.Spring Hill.

Description: Come join us for our Community Passover Seder.

There will be a catered brisket meal, Haggadah reading, insights and songs. Adult members: $25, children (4-12) $7; Adult non-members: $30, children (4-12) $10. Children 3 and under and all TBD religious school children are free. Deadline for payment by check to TBD or on-line www.tbdfl.org is April 12th. There will be no walk-ins.

April 20 Eggs in the Park April 20, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Free annual event for children ages 0-12 and their families.

Egg hunt starts promptly at 10 am for all ages followed by several games and relays.

Trash to Treasures Craft Workshop April 22, Monday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Join staff and expert volunteers as we learn how to make a variety of crafts from paper, glass and old feed bags. All materials are provided. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida Annual Park Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free.

partners with an awards ceremony that will highlight the businesses and individuals who offer support to victims of interpersonal violence.

Pine Needle Basket Class Dade Battlefield Historic State Park May 9, Thursday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join expert volunteers as we learn how to make a small pine needle basket. All materials are provided. Cost is $3/vehicle or Florida Annual Park Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free.

Pre-registration required for class, class size limit 12.

June 10 – 14, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pioneer Day Camp Pioneer Day Camp for children ages 8-12. Each day features a different pioneer/Seminole theme from reenactor day to pioneer games and toys to pioneer/Seminole food day. Cost is $70/week. Pre-registration is required. Camp price includes daily snacks and t-shirt if pre-registered by June 3rd. Campers are asked to bring their own lunches each day.

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April 25

Veterans and First Responders H.E.A.T Factory Free Lunch & Learn Presentation Friday, April 26, 2019 at 11 AM – 1 PM Veterans’ HEAT Factory 16230 Aviation Loop Dr., Brooksville, Florida 34604 Free lunch and learn for veterans and first responders as well

25th Birthday Bash for Dawn Center WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT WHERE: Timber Pines Performing Arts Center, Spring Hill.

Description: The Dawn Center is hosting a 25th birthday celebration for outstanding Hernando County community

are joined by Will’s new girlfriend, MI6 agent Emma Davies (Ophelia Lovibond), as they head to Spain on a mission to retrieve a case of plutonium from the wrong hands.

SEAL Team: “Paradise Lost” CBS, 10pm While Bravo Team is deployed to train Filipino SEALs, a surprise bomb attack in Manila leaves them in peril in the new episode “Paradise Lost.”

Mummies Unwrapped Discovery Channel, 10pm New Series!

Archaeologist and Emmy-winning cinematographer Ramy Romany hosts this series in which he attempts to unlock the secrets of mummies. From ancient Egyptian pyramids and secret Incan burial sites to pirate mummies and more, each episode goes beyond the tomb to investigate the myths, legends and curses these mummies have inspired.

What We Do in the Shadows: “Werewolf Feud” FX, 10pm In the new episode “Werewolf Feud,” the fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) finds romance with a new coworker.

Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet PBS, 10pm Discover the forgotten story of the hole in the ozone layer and how the world came together to fix it. Hear from the scientists and politicians who persuaded Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher to take action and solve the planetary problem.

Schitt’s Creek Pop, 10pm Season Finale!

In tonight’s finale, surly motel owner Stevie (Emily Hampshire) and Patrick (Noah Reid), the boyfriend and business partner of Levy’s character, David, are set to take the stage in the community production of Cabaret. But with Stevie nowhere to be found on opening night, it sounds like she may have a case of stage fright.

Thursday, April 11 The Twilight Zone CBS All Access Episode 3 of Jordan Peele’s sci-fi update stars Sanaa Lathan as a mom whose excitement at driving her son to college turns into trepidation when she begins to have odd visions that feel like moments of déjà vu. Where is she traveling? All together now: the Twilight Zone!

Black Summer Netflix New Series!

This prequel series set in the universe of Syfy’s recently canceled Z Nation introduces all-new characters.

Jamie King stars as a mother torn from her daughter who embarks on a harrowing journey to find her during the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse.

In Search of Monsters: “The Loch Ness Monster” Travel Channel, 9pm After centuries of believing the monstrous “Nessie” dwells deep in the waters of Scotland’s Loch Ness, a new theory paints a different story.

Experts explore evidence suggesting the creature may not only be real, but possibly more dangerous than ever imagined.

Golf: The Masters: First Round ESPN, 3pm Live Golf’s first major tournament of the year returns to storied Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., for the Masters Tournament. Patrick Reed won the green jacket in 2018.

ESPN airs the first and second rounds on Thursday and Friday. The third and final rounds air Saturday and Sunday on CBS.

Gone: “Don’t Go” WGN America, 9pm The FBI’s missing-persons task force, led by Frank Novak (Chris Noth), searches for a couple who have disappeared from a remote mountain campsite. It’s not just the terrain that’s tough. Team member Kick Lannigan (Leven Rambin) fights an unwelcome memory from her own long-ago abduction while she and Agent Bishop (Danny Pino) hunt the skilled captor.

NCAA Hockey Championship: Semifinals ESPN2, beginning at 5pm Live ESPN2 airs both games of the NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Championship Frozen Four from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The championship game is Saturday night on ESPN2.

Whiskey Cavalier: “Spain, Trains and Automobiles” ABC, 10pm Will (Scott Foley), Frankie (Lauren Cohan) and Susan (Ana Ortiz)

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April 10 Miriam’s Seder Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St., Spring Hill is having Miriam’s Seder. The event is on Wed, Apr.10 at 6p.m. The evening is a soul-stirring Seder especially for women. It will include food, music and dancing. To purchase a ticket, please send a check for $18 to Temple Beth David. For more information call Marlene at 352-650-4521.

tV’s Best Bets April 3 - 6 Reconstruction: America After the Civil War PBS, 9pm New Series!

Join Henry Louis Gates Jr. for this exploration of the transformative years following the Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction and revolutionary social change.

Movie Times

Grey’s Anatomy: “Good Shepherd” ABC, 8pm Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) and Link (Chris Carmack) travel to New York to operate on a patient with a severe spinal deformity, but they’re in for more than they bargained for when Nancy Shepherd (guest star Embeth Davidtz) invites them to dinner at her

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Superstore: “Salary” NBC, 8pm Amy (America Ferrera) finds herself at odds with her coworkers when some salary numbers get leaked, while Dina (Lauren Ash) worries that Jonah (Ben Feldman) is coming between her and Amy. Mateo (Nico Santos) tries to give himself a promotion, and Garrett (Colton Dunn) attempts to sabotage Glenn’s (Mark McKinney) positive attitude.

A.P. Bio: “Melvin” NBC, 8:30pm Jack’s (Glenn Howerton) war with his neighbor reaches a turning point when it threatens to ruin a date with Lynette (Elizabeth Alderfer). And when the school photographer ups his rate, Durbin (Patton Oswalt) takes school pictures into his own hands.

Hunting JonBenét’s Killer: The Untold Story A&E, 9pm By tracking down new leads and using new DNA tests, this documentary special takes a deeper dive to ultimately help bring justice and peace to the family of JonBenét Ramsey, a child beauty queen who was killed in her home in 1996. Featuring an exclusive interview with her father, John Ramsey, and revealing the last known photo of JonBenét, the documentary also pursues numerous “intruder theories” of the crime.

In the Dark: “Mommy Issues” The CW, 9pm After Murphy’s (Perry Mattfeld) latest one-night stand calls her “Mommy,” she develops a rather unexpected lead in Tyson’s (Thamela Mpumlwana) case: Tyson’s mother. Her lead provides rather daunting results, so she tracks down Tyson’s cousin Darnell (Keston John) and encounters his “business associate,” Max (Casey Deidrick), who is immediately smitten with her.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Casecation” NBC, 9pm Traditionally, couples exchange paper gifts on their first anniversary. Tonight, however, detectives Jake Peralta and Amy Santiago (Andy Samberg and Melissa Fumero) end up celebrating a year of married — not to mention harried — bliss in a hospital room, guarding a comatose perp.

Fam: “This Is Fam” CBS, 9:30pm Season Finale!

Will the freshman comedy finally give engaged Clem (Nina Dobrev) her perfect life? Only if she and fiancé Nick (Tone Bell) can score their marriage license in time.

For the People: “You Belong Here” ABC, 10pm Leonard (Regé-Jean Page) takes on one of the country’s best and most prolific litigators in a case that leads him to grapple with his personal feelings related to race and privilege in America. Back at the public defender’s office, Jay (Wesam Keesh) takes on his first drug case, but things heat up when he has to work with a rather unconventional lawyer.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “The Good Girl” NBC, 10pm Benson (Mariska Hargitay) works to uncover a pregnant teenager’s secret when she refuses to name the baby’s father.

Friday, April 12 Special Netflix New Series!

Jim Parsons is an executive producer on this semiautobiographical comedy series based on Ryan O’Connell’s book I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves. O’Connell stars in and is also an EP on the series, which is loosely inspired by his own upbringing and experiences as a gay man navigating the world with cerebral palsy.

The Unit: “Old Home Week” getTV, 10am Today, a pre-Mad Men Jon Hamm

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makes his first of five appearances on getTV’s reruns of this 2006-09 CBS special-ops drama. He’s an unshaven academic and fervent antiwar protestor whose outspokenness rubs philandering army wife Tiffy Gerhardt (Abby Brammell) the wrong and right way.

Golf: The Masters: Second Round ESPN, 3pm Live ESPN airs the second round of the Masters Tournament from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Fresh Off the Boat: “No Apology Necessary” ABC, 8pm Season Finale!

Just as the Huangs are settling into life without Eddie (Hudson Yang), an international incident catapults him not only to Taiwanese fame but also right back to America. In order to fix Eddie’s mess, the family gets a new “daughter” — but when things go awry, Jessica (Constance Wu) must add a new word to her vocabulary.

MacGyver: “Friends + Enemies + Border” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Friends + Enemies + Border,” MacGyver (Lucas Till) and Desi (Levy Tran) help a group of Syrian refugees who are being pursued by human traffickers.

Blindspot: “’Ohana” NBC, 8pm Bill Nye reprises his role as Patterson’s (Ashley Johnson) father in a case that pits the team against a pestiferous foe. Zapata (Audrey Esparza) goes rogue with an old friend as Jane (Jaimie Alexander) and Weller (Sullivan Stapleton) continue their search for the hooded figure.

Speechless: “U-N-R-- UNREALISTIC” ABC, 8:30pm Season Finale!

Maya (Minnie Driver) braces for JJ’s (Micah Fowler) high school graduation and departure for college, but tough news from NYU changes everything. Dylan (Kyla Kenedy) teaches Jimmy (John Ross Bowie) a “dad lesson” as he gets ready for a big job interview, and Kenneth (Cedric Yarbrough) pressures JJ to prepare for a grand finale to their time together.

Hawaii Five-0: “He Kama Na Ka Pueo (Offspring of an Owl)” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “He Kama Na Ka Pueo (Offspring of an Owl),” Five-0 investigates the murder of a man whose body may hold the key to a 20-year-old case involving a kidnapped girl whose father never stopped looking for her.

The Blacklist: “Lady Luck” NBC, 9pm Liz (Megan Boone) and Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) investigate a Blacklister who offers to erase gambling debts — at a deceptively high price. Meanwhile, Dembe (Hisham Tawfiq) grows concerned as Red (James Spader) tests the loyalties of their business associates in search of the individual who turned him in to the police.

American Masters: “Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People” PBS, 9pm Discover the man behind the award.

A journalist who became a media mogul with an outspoken, cantankerous editorial voice and two bestselling newspapers, Joseph Pulitzer championed what he regarded as the sacred role of the free press in a democracy.

Blue Bloods: “Common Enemies” CBS, 10pm Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) teams up with his archnemesis, Luis Delgado (returning guest star Lou Diamond Phillips), to take down a vicious murderer the new episode “Common Enemies.”

Crazy Cakes: “Bears and Pinball Cakes” Cooking Channel, 11pm Bakers in Texas create an unbearably cool cake that has an element of surprise, and a knight in shining armor becomes a cake fit for medieval royalty. Next, a bar mitzvah cake is filled

with the celebrant’s favorite things, and an edible pinball cake lights up and is ready to be played!

Saturday, April 13 NBA Playoffs ESPN & ABC, beginning at 12:30pm Live The NBA playoffs begin as 16 teams enter the long grind to the NBA Finals. ESPN and ABC combine to televise four conference quarterfinal games today.

Golf: The Masters: Third Round CBS, 3pm Live CBS airs live afternoon coverage of the Masters’ third round from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Major League Baseball FS1, beginning at 4pm Live The Colorado Rockies are at the San Francisco Giants and the N.Y. Mets are at the Atlanta Braves for FS1’s Saturday MLB doubleheader.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400 FOX, 7:30pm Live Richmond Raceway in Virginia hosts Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson and other Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series stars for the Toyota Owners 400 primetime race on FOX. Ransom: “Prima” CBS, 8pm Eric (Luke Roberts) and the team enter the cutthroat world of ballet as they work to rescue two kidnapped ballerinas in the new episode “Prima.”

Bottled With Love Hallmark Channel, 8pm Original Film!

In a moment of impulsivity, Abbey (Bethany Joy Lenz) pours out her feelings in an anonymous letter that she seals inside a bottle and tosses into Boston Harbor. Months later, the bottle is discovered by Nick (Andrew Walker), the son of Abbey’s boss. As Abbey and Nick begin an anonymous email courtship, their real-world relationship gets off to a rough start when they are assigned to work together on a project, not knowing their irritating partner is the same person they’ve been romancing online.

The Resurgence: DeMarcus Cousins Showtime, 8pm This new sports documentary shares enigmatic NBA superstar DeMarcus Cousins’ roller-coaster ride through free agency that culminated in a shocking one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, and chronicles his private and emotionally charged journey back from a devastating Achilles injury.

Nate & Jeremiah by Design TLC, 9pm Season Premiere!

Interior design couple Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent return to save desperate homeowners whose “money pits” have left them overwhelmed and defeated. The stakes are even higher in Season 3 as Nate and Jeremiah are pulling out all the stops to tackle the most challenging renovations to date.

Saturday Night Live: “Emma Stone/ BTS” NBC, 11:30pm Live The Favourite’s Emma Stone returns to Studio 8H for her fourth appearance as host. This time she’s joined

by South Korean musical guest BTS, a.k.a. the biggest boy band since One Direction.

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PHSC hosts Moffitt ‘Hoops for Hope’

Article & Photos

by ALICE MARY HERDEN HERNANDO SUN

On Friday night, March 29, 2019, Pasco Hernando State College hosted their first ever professional basketball league game, Tampa Bay Titans vs. Raleigh Firebirds. Billed as ‘Moffitt Hoops for Hope,’ the match was also a fundraiser for Moffitt Cancer Center and supported PHSC student athletic programs. The theme of the evening also increased cancer awareness.

PHSC President Dr. Timothy Beard explained how the event came to be.

“This relationship really stemmed back about five years ago,” said Dr. Beard. “My goal [then] was to do outreach in terms of community engagement.”

Dr. Timothy Beard has been with the college for 12 years and the last four years he has served as President of PHSC. The late Tampa pastor, Timothy Jones, was also a board member of

Moffitt Cancer Center.

He requested that his son in law keep relations strong with PHSC, Moffitt Cancer Center and the community. His son in law, Dr. Chuck Wilson, is a former PHSC employee and friend of Dr. Beard.

Dr. Wilson approached Dr. Beard about partnering with the Tampa Bay Titans for a fundraising event.

Speaking about the partnership between these organizations, Dr. Beard remarked, “The relationship, with Dr. Wilson and Dr. Greene of Moffit along with the Titans really are the reason we are here today and this is something that is going to go way beyond tonight. We plan to continue to build a great partnership.”

Dr. Lee Greene, who was not present during this event, is Vice President of Moffitt Diversity, Public Relations & Strategic Communications at Moffitt Cancer Center and is an avid supporter of the PHSC medical summits at the Porter

campus in Wesley Chapel.

“One of my high priorities of this institution is that we build not just a state college, but a college for our community… We want to be known for that,” Dr. Beard added.

Tampa Bay Titans owner, Bassel Harfouch stated, “Giving back is everything for me. The biggest thing for us is branding and how we brand ourselves. Tying our name with PHSC and Moffitt is huge. The purpose of this league is to be able to give back, touch souls. If I can make an impact on someone’s life or in the community or city that is what I am going to do.”

The stands were quickly filled. PHSC basketball players along with fans watched every move of the professional players.

PHSC President Dr. Timothy Beard takes time to address attendees during half-time, to express his gratitude for those participating and supporting the Moffitt Hoops for Hope fundraising event at PHSC west campus in New Port Richey.

PHSC President Dr. Timothy Beard, Tampa Bay Titans Owner Bassel Harfouch, Business Developer LEMA Construction Yurina Rojas, Associate Vice President of Alumni and College Relations/Executive Director of the Foundation Lisa Richardson, Athletics Director Steve Winterling.

Tampa Bay Titans Owner Bassel Harfouch, also a player lives in Tampa, Florida. “The purpose of this league is to be able to give back, touch souls. If I can make an impact someone’s life or in the community or city that is what I am going to do,” he said

High School Sports Schedules Week 4/8/2019 thru 4/14/2019

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CEO Evelyn Magley of The Basketball League along with Titans Player Hasson Attia before tip-off.

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What’s the ‘tweet’ on the street?

Recap of high school athletic program tweets and snippets on the internet compiled by JULIE B. MAGLIO Springstead Athletics March 30, 2019 -Girls Varsity Tennis beats Vanguard 5 – 2 for a big district win.

March 29, 2019- Springstead Athletics retweets post from @ChrisLict1 “So proud of this young man.

Competing at 2019 Florida Regionals (weightlifting) in Leesburg Fl as a freshman. Keep working hard!”

Tweeting about Cross Licht, SHS Freshman, dual sport athlete - football and weightlifting March 29, 2019- Junior Varsity Baseball beats Citrus 6 - 2 March 28, 2019- Varsity Softball falls to Hernando 3 - 0 March 28, 2019- Varsity Softball beats Wiregrass Ranch 3 - 1 March 28, 2019- Boys Varsity Tennis beats Forest 4 - 3 HUGE DISTRICT WIN March 27, 2019- Retweet from @JasiakJoe about Jack Jasiak, Springstead’s pitcher: Jasiak49_Jack Springstead HS USF Commit has a Stellar night throwing a complete 7in shut out vs. tough Bishop McLaughlin. Jack threw 79p recording 12k, 0w, 5h with lot swing and misses. Very efficient pounding the zone.

March 27, 2019- Varsity Baseball beats Bishop McLaughlin 4 - 0 Hernando High Athletics March 30- Softball- Lady Leopards Defeat Opponents Combined Score of 31-1 The Lady Leopard softball team defeated Ponte Vedra (5-1), Westminster Christian (1-0), Bolles (15-0) and Forest (10-0) to win the Doc-4-Life Softball Tournament held at Belleview High School.

Westminster Christian were

state champions last year in 4A. The Lady Leopards improved to 16-1 on the season. They travel to play Nature Coast on April 4th with first pitch scheduled for 7 PM. March 30- Softball- Lady Leopards win tournament going undefeated and beating Bolles 15-0 and Forest 10-0 at Belleview HS. March 29- Softball- Leopards claw host Springstead Eagles 11-1 improving to 9-4 on the season. Leopards host Central April 2nd at 7 PM. March 29- Lady Leopards softball defeats Ponte Vedra 5-1 and West Minister Christian 1-0 in the softball tournament at Bell…

Shares a story: March 29- Leopards Mercy Run Hornets 12-2 The Leopard baseball team defeated Weeki Wachee Hornets 12-2 at Hernando High School. Hernando improved their record to 8-4.

The Leopards will travel to county rival Springstead High School to take on the Eagles today, March 29th with the first pitch scheduled for 7 PM.

By Mark Lee on Mar 29, 2019 Shares a story: March 29- Lady Leopards Clip the Eagles 3-0 The Lady Leopard softball team defeated county rival Springstead High School 3-0 at Tom Varn Park. The Lady Leopards were led by senior pitcher Ali Shenefield, who tossed a two-hitter striking out 14. Freshmen Solo Genberg led at the plate collecting two of the teams five hits. Sophomore Olivia Townsend knocked in two RBI’s and senior Nakayla Roberts knocked in another RBI as the Lady Leopards improved to 12-1 on the season.

By Mark Lee on Mar 29, 2019 March 28 - Leopard baseball team defeats the Hornets of Weeki Wachee 12-2.

The game stopped after the 6th inning due to merc…

Shares a story: March 27- Leopards go 2-1 in Farm Bureau Classic The Hernando baseball team

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went 2-1 in the Farm Bureau Classic over spring break.

The Leopards defeated Citrus 5-4 and River Ridge 10-5.

Their loss came against state power Bishop McLaughlin by a score of 4-0. The Leopards return to action on Thursday, March 28th versus Weeki Wachee High School with first pitch scheduled for 7 PM at Hernando High School. By Mark Lee on Mar 27, 2019 Shares a story: March 27- Lady Leopards Finish 2nd in Leopard Slam The Hernando softball team

finished second in one of the top softball tournaments in the Tampa area. After beating East Bay 12-1, Palmetto, 15-0 and Steinbrenner 9-1, the Lady Leopards fell to Sickles High School 2-0 suffering their first loss of the season in the championship game. Two of the top programs in the region made it a great championship game with Sickles scoring their two runs in the third inning.

The Lady Leopards had their chances but left seven runners on base. The Lady Leopards are now 10-1 on the season.

By Mark Lee on Mar 27, 2019

Tweets on Weeki Wachee High Athletics (The Hornets don’t seem to have an official Weeki Wachee High athletics twitter account so here are some posts from related parties) March 27- Weeki Wachee Girls Basketball @ WWHSGIRLSBB tweets: Great Win last night to our Lady Hornets softball team! Beating our county rival Central! Big congrats to Jordan for hitting in the winning run! From the gym to

the diamond, she’s a stud!

March 27- Nature Coast Tech Baseball Retweets from WVUM Sports: ‫‏‬Two-way player JP Gates (@JPGates10) is 5-for-9 with one home run and five RBIs to open up his college career at the dish.

(Pitcher JP Gates is NCT alum who graduated last year and is currently playing for University of Miami - FL)

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Hunting

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

Henned Up Toms Week three of Spring gobbler has finally arrived and as I’ve always heard, “March roars in like a lion, but goes out like a lamb.”

So goes it with turkey hunting each March.

The early part of the month has a tremendous amount of activity among the flocks as the toms are forming their harems and the hens are picking their nesting sites. These times, the toms are very eager to breed, but the hens aren’t having it. That’s what makes them thunderchickens so vulnerable when they hear a hunter mimicking the calls of a loving and receptive hen.

Well, usually by mid to late March each year, the hens will begin to breed.

During that period, as we are experiencing now, the gobbling becomes minimal if not stopping altogether. When big-daddy, boss tom flies down, he’s immediately surrounded by his harem, ready and willing to be bred. Lesser, younger, toms will hang around and circle the action in hopes of sneaking a hen here and there themselves. It becomes quite problematic for turkey hunters because the gobblers have no reason to respond or answer their calling.

At this stage of their mating season, the hens are being bred daily. The girls have already prepared their nests and will begin laying one egg a day until they have a full clutch of eggs to sit and incubate. Each breeding, fertilizes the next day’s egg. You see, the egg a hen lays today, will have been fertilized by her chosen mate, yesterday.

This will continue for twelve to fifteen days. These times, the gobblers are vulnerable late morning and through the afternoon, as once he’s completed tending his harem, he will circle back quietly in search of any other receptive hens he hears calling out for his services.

It’s that quiet approach that saves many longbeard’s lives as hunters grow too impatient to wait him out and go on home before he silently arrives on scene, confused that the hen has disappeared. Times like these, as we surely are experiencing now, are quite frustrating to a turkey hunter. Very frustrating to me, as I’ve been quite proudly demonstrating my turkey calling skills with great success

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SIGNINGS

GPA – 3.088

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Galda’s soccer scholarship is hopefully the first of many opportunities to come. Assistant Principal Lorenzo Fields remarked that this first soccer signing for Hernando High School says a lot about what Coach Stone has done with the program and what he has accomplished.

Coach Stone remarked about his role as a coach and Galda’s potential, “He is prepared to excel, and he is prepared to get better. To me, my job as a coach isn’t necessarily to win every game, it’s to turn a high school student into an athlete and send him off onto the next step and prepare him for the next step, so I think that for me is rewarding.”

Stone added in regards to the growth of the program, “I came into this wanting to get more kids into the program. I came in with 18 kids playing soccer. This year we had 64 come out, and I think that alone allows the program to grow and allows more students to have an opportunity to go forward.”

Springstead High School Signings Emily Kolwicz signed to play softball for JUCO Lake Sumter

Springstead’s Emily Kolwicz signs with JUCO Lake Sumter State College Lake Hawks in Leesburg, FL for softball. Photo Courtesy of Dustin Kupcik.

State College Lake Hawks in Leesburg, FL. She has played 4 years in Springstead’s program, earning 3 straight district championships and 2 elite 8 appearances.

Career at Springstead – 3rd/SS Batting - .327 Avg / .391 OBP / 111 Hits/ 42 RBI / 106 Runs Unweighted GPA – 3.8909 Weighted GPA – 4.3454

Career at Springstead – SS/P Batting - .481 Avg / .562 OBP / 65 Hits/ 42 RBI / 65 Runs / 9 HR Pitching – 15-4 / 7 Shutouts / 145 K / .45 ERA

Chris “Ian” Morales signed with NAIA Campbellsville University Tigers in Campbellsville, KY for wrestling.

He has been with the Springstead wrestling program for 4 Years earning a record of 126-22 with 88 Pins.

2 x District Champ 2 x Region Champ 2 x State Placer – Both 4th in the state 3 District Team Championships and 2 Dual District Team Championships Unweighted GPA – 2.833 Weighted GPA – 2.845 Springstead Signing Photos provided by Dustin T. Kupcik

Mariah Galhouse another softball powerhouse signed with Division 2 University of Tampa Spartans – Tampa, FL. Galhouse notched 2 years in the Springstead program and was a member of last year’s District Championship team.

Chris “Ian” Morales signs with NAIA Campbellsville University Tigers in Campbellsville, KY for wrestling. Photo Courtesy of Dustin Kupcik

HHS Senior Austin Galda signs with Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville, Maryland on scholarship for soccer and baseball. From left to right is Coach Stone, Austin Galda and Asst. Principal Lorenzo Fields. Photo by ALICE MARY HERDEN

Springstead’s Mariah Galhouse signs with Division 2 University of Tampa Spartans in Tampa, FL for softball. Photo Courtesy of Dustin Kupcik

Hernando Sun Prep Softball Poll

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER

Past the midway point of the regular season for prep girls softball in the state of Florida have district tournaments just a couple weeks away and we here at the Hernando Sun want to give you the Hernando County reader all the insight you can get during the 2019 campaign. We now take a look at the Hernando Sun Top 5 Prep Softball Poll heading into the stretch run this season.

until very recently, having struck out two days in a row.

But, don’t think for a moment that the season is over. April is now here and soon the hens will be beyond their breeding stage and will no longer need them old he-devil gobblers to tend them, as they begin sitting their nests to incubate their eggs.

The toms? Well, they’re going to lose their minds! After a couple of weeks of constant loving, they will begin a new gobbling frenzy casting about in search of one more bit of tailfeather to target. Be in the woods. Become vocally, the hen he’s so desperate to find.

And, if you do, the deck will be stacked in your favor and Mister Longbeard will get a free ride home with you as the guest of honor at dinnertime.

I thank you all for visiting with me here at Hernando Sun each week and I love hearing from you too.

Drop me a note at Toby@HernandoSun. com and tell me about your own success on the hunt. God Bless ya and Good Hunting!

No. 1 Hernando (16-1, 8-0): There’s been little to no doubt that Hernando is in a class of its own when it comes to this softball season. The Leopards are currently sporting a county-best 16-1 winloss record and their lone loss came against Tampa Sickles in the championship game of the Leopard Slam tournament. Now in the stretch run, Hernando looks to solidify themselves as the No. 1 seed in Class 5A, District 7.

No. 2 Springstead (124, 4-3): Three losses within Class 6A, District 6 has the Eagles playing behind in the race to claim the No. 1 seed. The Eagles are currently behind Dunnel-

over Hudson Fivay and were able to nab a second consecutive win in a 13-11 extra innings game versus Central. Improvements are being made in the second half of the season by Weeki Wachee.

lon and Crystal River and if the season ended today, would end up as the No. 3 seed. Springstead has been playing well all season long and if they can win 6A-6, watch out for the Eagles in the postseason.

No. 3 Nature Coast (10-7, 6-2): Just four games ago, Nature Coast was sitting in a precarious

No. 5 Central (2-7, 2-5): With eight games left on the slate, the Bears had a much shorter schedule compared to its other Hernando County counterparts, as Central has only played in nine games so far. Central recently fell in an extra innings affair against Weeki Wachee, dropping them to the bottom of our latest poll.

position. The Sharks were below the .500 mark at 6-7 and looking for some kind of spark to help the season get back on track.

Nature Coast was able to get that by winning four in a row here as of late, with the Sharks beating York, Cypress Creek and Hudson Fivay twice to notch its Andy Villamarzo can be longest such streak this reached at andyvillamarseason. zo@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @avillaNo. 4 Weeki Wachee marzo.

(2-11, 0-6): A 2-game winning streak has snapped the Hornets’ 11-game skid in which the team lost 11 in a row. The Hornets picked up a huge 23-6 victory

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Business & Community THE GREAT BROOKSVILLIANS

Margaret Rogers Ghiotto, Great Brooksvillian 2003

timeworn finds at

by JESSICA WILLIAMS Hernando Sun Writer

41 & Bird

At 10 years old, Margaret Rogers would see Brooksville through her young little eyes, as a child in the late 1920s.

Dirt roads. Bicycles. Oatmeal on the breakfast table, was a common meal choice among children. World War One had been lingering on the minds of all Americans, especially small town America whose loved ones had been off to war and many had not returned by the time it ended in 1918.

Margaret (born in 1916) grew up here, in Brooksville at that time. The same year she turned 10 years old, The Great Miami Hurricanes hit killing over 300 people and injuring over 6,000.

It was a tough way of life back then. If you think it’s hot during the summer now, imagine no air conditioning. None. Not in cars, houses, or any buildings at all. It wasn’t until the 1950s, that air conditioning became popular in Florida, due to the invention of the window unit. To keep most people’s minds off of the heat, Jazz music was heavily popular in the 1920s, before The Great Depression hit. Margaret would’ve been in high-school in the early 1930s. Even though times were difficult, Margaret pursued through it all and received a college education.

After graduating from Florida State University, she would return to her hometown to teach for many years at Hernando High School. After her teaching career, Margaret became passionate about carrying on the management of her father’s store, Rogers Department store.

Margaret’s obituary recounts, “After the death of their father, she and her sister, Mary Belle, continued to operate Rogers Department Store. In a small section of that store, she began to create what eventually evolved into today’s widely known Rogers’ Christmas House and Village.”

She was a woman who certainly enjoyed making people smile. Visitors came from all over the world to see The Rogers’ Christmas House.

Margaret expanded its appeal by purchasing surrounding cottages and broadening the exquisite Christmas displays full of magical, lighted trees

Staci Lewis-White celebrates the opening of her second store in Brooksville offering furniture, vintage, one-of-a-kind creations, garden art and eclectic pieces.

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estled under a huge oak tree sits the cute cottage shop “41 & Bird” owned

by Staci Lewis-White.

Already a successful business woman with her “The Wired Bird” store in downtown Brooksville, Staci Lewis-White said she was delighted to be able to find another venue to display her vintage, home and garden finds.

41 & Bird opened its doors at the beginning of March this year after several weeks of collecting and preparing her collection of furniture and eclectic items for lovers of shabby chic style.

“For me, this is the perfect location being right next door to AKA Salvage and Designs,”she said. “They have a huge inventory of vinyl music, militaria, gas and oil equipment, neon and vintage everything so we complement each other.”

Helping Lewis-White in the shop is Ruthie Black.

“Ruthie is my little treasure,”she said.

“She rocks the store and my customers love her.”

Lewis-White has always enjoyed coming up with creative ideas and hand-crafting unique pieces that she also sells at crafts shows throughout Florida.

“I enjoy looking for those “special” pieces of furniture to upcycle, paint and transform,” she said.” I find my treasures in all sorts of places.”

Lewis-White says upcycling is the art of finding unwanted items and then turning them into something better and more beautiful.

“It’s kinder to the environment and my imagination can go wild,”she laughed.

Pieces currently on offer include a solid-wood, ornate mantelpiece, an antique metal garden chaise, mirrors, hand-crafted tables and chairs, a host of chinoiserie and original wall art.

There’s also vintage buttons, hand-painted wooden signs, all manner of nature inspired pieces, along with rustic and shabby chic decor. 41 & Bird offers that blend of eclectic pieces to satisfy anyone’s needs for a truly

unique decor.

“My mom is English and that’s where I think I get my penchant for saving dilapidated antiques from thrift markets to restore,” she said. “I’ve also found lovely pieces in scrap yards or just lying by the roadside,” she said.

Lewis-White is one talented lady and also makes handmade jewelry which she fondly calls "My Lovelies.”

“I’ve devoted a corner at 41 & Bird to show off my eclectic handmade jewelry Sarah Reyes, a school guidas well as my vintage button ance counselor with some bracelets,” she said. of her finds at 41&Bird.

“While I love creating things and enjoy all aspects of being a shop owner, my favorite part is the interaction with people, Lewis-White said. “I cannot tell you how many beautiful friendships I have made over the past few years through the shop.”

Shopping today was Sarah Reyes, a High School guidance counsellor.

Reyes said she was shopping at 41 and Bird to find the perfect pieces to put in her school office. “Ït’s important to me to make my office as comfortable and as homey as possible for students,” she said. And I’ve already spotted some items I’m going to purchase.”

“This is what makes the world go around, said Lewis-White. “I like to hear people laughing and enjoying themselves when they look at the items I have in my little shop,” she said.

“Each one is very special to me.”

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C#10319066 - Gilly is a beautiful DSH Tortie female cat, approximately 4 years old. She was found roaming a neighborhood in Brooksville and turned into the shelter. She has piercing green eyes which will captivate you! Please open your heart and home to this loving little gal who is looking for a a soft, gently place to call her own. Gilly is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, FeLV tested and has a 1-yr county animal license.

C#10318973 Magnus is a handsome black and white DSH male cat, approximately 2 years old. He came into shelter care in February after he was found roaming a neighborhood in the Ridge Manor area. Magnus is a friendly cat who would love to find a new family to call his own. Please open your heart and home to this playful, sweet young boy! Magnus is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, FeLV tested and has a 1-yr county animal license. Visiting hours are TuFr 9:30-4:30 and Sat 10-3.

livestock from a molecular biology perspective in college.

Haven Anderson earned first place in the Environmental Systems, Division 3 (Grades 9 & 10), category for the BSFAA agriscience fair. Summer Blessing and Victoria Rivera also earned 1st Place Gold in their category: Animal Systems. They are headed to the State FFA Agriscience Fair held in conjunction with the Florida FFA State Convention in Orlando from June 10-14, 2019.

Judges for the agriscience fair on Friday March 29, 2019 included agricultural stakeholders and professionals in the community as well as parents. Both Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and University of Florida’s IFAS program had staff members judging.

Nancy Moores, 4-H Agent III for UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, has served as a judge for several years.

She remarked, “I was very impressed with the number of participants (up from the last several years), the scope of the problems they sought to resolve (some being very current and challenging), and mostly with their presentation skills.

Public speaking is something we have a strong focus on in Hernando County 4-H so it is always great to see these high school youth professionally dressed, composed, and very confident in their knowledge and ideas. It is also a pleasure to be able to give them feedback immediately and then more detailed in writing. As I have had the privilege of judging multiple years, I’ve seen some of these youth take my suggestions from one year to be more successful the next.”

Here in Hernando County, 4-H and FFA work hand in hand. Moores explained, “Rick Ahrens (FFA Advisor at Hernando High School) and I work as a team to educate the youth of Hernando through hands-on learning opportunities. We often consult each other, share information and opportunities, and support each other’s programs in many ways.”

She also said, “As Hernando County does not offer middle school FFA, Rick encourages

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AGRISCIENCE FAIR FIRST, SECOND, THIRD PLACE Plant Systems

1st Place Gold Ethan Watler 2nd Place Gold Jennah Karagines 3rd Place Gold

Division 3 (Grades 9 & 10) Adrianna Cueto 1st Place Gold Syrah Melton 2nd Place Gold David Eppley 3rd Place Silver

Division 6 (Teams, Grades 11 & 12) Madison Collins/JessiJo Pallay 1st Place Gold David Batten/Sidney Batten 2nd Place Silver

Division 4 (Teams, Grades 9 & 10) Emily Overstreet/Tia Smith 1st Place Silver

Food Systems Division 3 (Grades 9 & 10) Erin King 1st Place Gold Christina Volberg 2nd Place Gold Payton Decius 3rd Place Silver

Division 5 (Grades 11 &12) Madison Zuccheri 1st Place Gold Brach Jeppesen 2nd Place Gold Nathan Graydon 3rd Place Silver Division 6 (Teams, Grades 11 & 12) Anna Babione/Mary Babione 1st Place Gold Gianna Huber/Bricyn Wylie 2nd Place Silver Power & Structure Systems Division 3 (Grades 9 & 10) Nat Monroe 1st Place Gold Hanna Vincent 2nd Place Gold Hailey Miller 3rd Place Silver Division 4 (Teams, Grades 9 & 10) Ava Philip/Maddox Romain 1st Place Bronze Division 5 (Grades 11 & 12) Amanda Bates

Division 5 (Grades 11 & 12) Bethany Blocker 1st Place Silver Savannah Foley 2nd Place Bronze Social Systems Division 3 (Grades 9 & 10) Angelina Zuniga 1st Place Gold Ashton Sowder 2nd Place Bronze Division 5 (Grades 11 & 12) Larissa Greene 1st Place Gold Alexus Rogers 2nd Place Gold Isabella Carter 3rd Place Bronze

young people to join 4-H at an early age and learn/experience as much as possible. I, in turn, encourage our members to join FFA when they reach high school, while remaining in 4-H, of course. Not only does joining FFA offer them more experiences, it also allows them to earn degrees and awards open only to members… I feel it does the community good to see the two programs working together for the promotion of agriculture, the

Environmental Systems Division 3 (Grades 9 & 10) Haven Anderson 1st Place Gold Division 4 (Teams, Grades 9 & 10) Anastsia Britcher/Jana Mudd 1st Place Bronze Ethan Erickson/Pete Maxson 2nd Place Participant Division 5 (Grades 11 & 12) Tabatha Bingaman 1sdt Place Silver Division 6 (Teams, Grades 11 & 12) Tim Ellerman/Logan Holcomb 1st Place Silver Animal Systems Division 3 (Grades 9 & 10) Alex Crane 1st Place Gold Hailey Smith 2nd Place Gold McCoy Smith 3rd Place Gold Division 5 (Grades 11 & 12) Greta Drenth 1st Place Gold Summer Blessing/Victoria Rivera 1st Place Gold Hayley Shamblin 2nd Place Silver Kolby Lonigro 3rd Place Silver Division 6 (Teams, Grades 9 & 10) Hope Barnes/Madeline Lee 2nd Place Silver Bailey Britton/Hannah Thomson 3rd Place Bronze

education of our youth through experiences, and helping develop a well rounded young adult that is workforce ready.”

100 Brooksville Senior FFA members participated in the agriscience fair with over 80 projects in the running.

“I definitely think agriscience fair is something very beneficial,” Haven Andersen said.

AGRISCIENCE FAIR BEST OF SHOW Individual Projects: (TIE) Haven Anderson - “Mercury”ous about Mycelium: Effect of the Strain of Oyster Mycelium on the Biosoption of Mercury(Hg) from H20.

Alexandra Crane - The Ramification of Bos taurus, Sus scrofa and Gallus domesticus Manure on Escherichia Coli Production.

Best of Show- Team Projects: Anna Babione & Mary Babione - How does Haungalongbing affect the pH in the soils surrounding Citrus Aurrantium?

ABOVE: an original sign for Rogers’ Christmas House Village

D#10319041 Zane is a handsome brown Labrador Retriever, approximately 6 years old. He was seen running loose for several months in a neighborhood in Brooksville before being brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan. Zane is very friendly and highly food motivated. He also loves to play ball with the volunteers in the spree area. Zane is eager to find a new and hopes you’ll stop by to meet him. As with most labs, it should be love at first sight! He’s neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated and has a 1-yr county animal license.

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

lining the rooms and hallways. For over 30 years, The Christmas House was in business under her ownership.

Travelers would see bright red signs from the interstate advertising its uniqueness. Knowing how long the business kept going, it certainly was a commitment that Margaret was able to carry out for her father’s passion for 3 decades, after he passed away. Generations of visitors came to visit the lovely Christmas shop during those years. In 2006, when the original shop closed indefinitely, it took dedicated visitors awhile to get used to the idea that there was no longer The Christmas House. Neighboring businesses had to relay the bad news to travelers who brought their grandchildren and new tourists.

Without question, Margaret Rogers Ghiotto dedicated her life to teaching children and to The Christmas House (for over 30 years), right here, in the heart of Brooksville. Her life and her passion for the people of Brooksville was certainly one well-deserving of the recognition as a Great Brooksvillian, awarded to her in 2003 (3 years before she died and prior to the close of Rogers’ Christmas House).

It should also be known that the Rogers’ Christmas House was not forgotten forever. The village in which the unique Christmas shop was born in, is now a slightly smaller version of Rogers’ Christmas House (with hopes of expansion over time), owned by Greg and Dorothea Stephens. Prior to closing its original doors in 2006, the couple was able to visit the original Rogers’ Christmas House and appreciated its elegance and importance to the Brooksville community. Visitors can stop by, at its location: 103 S. Saxon Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601, phone (352)-796-2415.

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The first “Hernando Home Show” had a great turnout with over 50 vendors and hundreds of attendees.

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The ‘first ever’ Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Hernando Home Show event hosted by Towne Square Mall took place on Saturday March 30, 2019. It featured several home improvement, service and construction based businesses, many of which were owned locally. Workshops were conducted throughout the day by businesses in certain areas of expertise. Presentations included Senica Air Conditioning’s “Summer Readiness,” Transformed Treasures’, “Do it Yourself: Distressing Wood.” Killingsworth Insurance discussed homeowners insurance options. The fair was well attended which shows a high interest level in home repair and upkeep- a good omen for increased property values and a continuation of a healthy, growing economy.

Patricia Crowley, Greater

Hernando County Chamber of Commerce CEO remarked, “Our Home Show Committee was very pleased with the attendance at Saturday’s Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce Home Show at The Shoppes at Town Square Mall.”

She explained how the event

came to be, “Our Chamber Team decided to create an event that connects homeowners with needed services and contractors.

Our Committee was thrilled with the commitment of our Chamber Member Partners and Businesses, 50 in all; who participated in our first Home Show Event.”

“The event was a great success in connecting Businesses with our Hernando County Residents,” she added.

If you missed the Hernando Home Show or you’re interested in other home related events, the Nature Coast Builders Association Parade of Homes is taking place April 6 - 20. This is an opportunity to see the work of new home builders throughout the county. It could give you improvement ideas for your current home or perhaps a direction to go in building a new residence. For more information on the Parade of Homes, go to www.naturecoastbuilders.com

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United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay, Inc. hosts its 1st annual Zumbathon

A wonderful time was had by all as Zumba instructors, participants, and volunteers came out to get some exercise, have some fun, and support a wonderful organization that has been providing services to Hernando County for over 35 years. A special thank you goes out to the volunteer instructors from MOVES Dance Fitness, Inc. and Mind Body Spirit Wellness Center whose energy and passion was infectious. Beginners and experienced alike followed along for 90 minutes of nonstop fun. Although tired, everyone left with a sense of satisfaction and a smile on their face!

United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay, Inc paired with Spirit in Motion Dance Academy, two organizations with a history of caring for children in the community.

United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities and their families, has a 66-year history of serving children, adults, and their families touched by a disability.

“We’re proud to support the Hernando County area

by providing high quality early intervention services to children birth to 3 years of age. We are able to improve the lives of over 120 children and families with the ongoing support of United Way of Hernando County and West Central Early Steps,” said Laura White, executive director of United Cerebral palsy of Tampa Bay. “Our program has a significant impact on a child’s ability to learn new skills and overcome challenges and can increase success in school and life.”

Early Steps is a federal and state program focusing on building the child’s strengths and teaching the caregivers activities that will help the child learn and develop.

Research shows that a child’s earliest experiences play a critical role in brain development. Starting interventions early puts children on the right path to learn and develop at their fullest potential. Early Steps services are done in a natural environment.

Therefore, the program provides services to the family and child where they live, learn and play to support appropriate

learning opportunities during everyday activities and routines. Most services will be held at the child’s home.

There is no income requirement to qualify for the program and families are not charged for services.

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ZUMBA! A session of zumba during the first annual Zumbathon, March 30, 2019.

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Brooksville Garden Club Members assist with plantings at Elementary School

Volunteers and participants of the first annual Zumbathon. Photo courtesy of Laura White.

Spring Hill VFW Post 10209 Auxiliary donates to Veteran organization On March 26, 2019, Brooksville Garden Club Members assisted teacher, Mr. Joe Murphy, with placement of new plants and shrubs in the Eastside Elementary School’s Memory Garden.The Audubon Kids’ Club stayed after school to help BGC Volunteers in the planting, mulching and watering the native plants. Class plan is to study pollinators that visit the garden. Ms. Chipelo’s first grade class also assisted in the work.

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A gathering of sorority volunteers for Art in the Park, Hernando County Fine Arts Council

Gamma Xi Master, Beta Sigma Phi International sorority, Brooksville, Florida, volunteers for the local Fine Arts Council, Art in the Park. This is just one of the many service projects done by the chapter! Pictured left to right: Clara Hauser, Glenda Evans, Carolyn Whitney, Maribeth Durr, Peggy Pope (Board member of the Arts Council), Marcia Hood, Bev Lewis, Marsha Roderick, Angie Gantt and Linda DeMarco.

Spring Hill VFW Post 10209 Auxiliary’s primary objective is to help veterans, past, present, and future. Tuesday, March 26, they did just that by presenting a donation to K9 Partners for Patriots located on Aviation Loop Drive in Brooksville. 20 veterans commit suicide every day, and 3 million dogs are euthanized each year.

“By supporting this organization, we can do our part to help save the life of a veteran and a shelter dog,” expressed Auxiliary president, Dawn White.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION Case #:2018-DR-2373 ANDREW KINNAS & LINDA KINNAS Petitioners, and AMANDA HERMAN & JASON SOWDEN Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD BY EXTENDED FAMILY PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 751 TO: Jason Sowden YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Temporary Custody of Minor Child Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 751 has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to: Timothy M. Doud, Esq., Attorney for the Petitioner’s Law Office of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Within 20 days from the first date of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Hernando County, Florida, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 before service on the Attorney for the Petitioner’s or immediately thereafter.

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 emailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. /s/ Timothy M. Doud Timothy M. Doud, Esq. FL Bar #0052601 Law Offices of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 352-596-6339 timdoud@aol.com Attorney for Andrew & Linda Kinna (04/05/2019), (04/12/2019), (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-226 Division IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN HOWARD SAUMS, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JOHN HOWARD SAUMS, deceased, whose date of death was January 31, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34610. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 29, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: N. Michael Kouskoutis, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 883591 623 E. Tarpon Ave, Ste A Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Telephone: (727) 942-3631 Fax: (727) 937-5453 E-Mail: nmk@nmk.law Secondary E-Mail: transcribe123@gmail.com Personal Representative: JACQUELINE BARKLEY 9724 Trumpet Vine Loop Trinity, Florida 34655 (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION Case #:2018-DR-2373 ANDREW KINNAS & LINDA KINNAS Petitioners, and AMANDA HERMAN & JASON SOWDEN Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD BY EXTENDED FAMILY PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 751 TO: Amanda Herman YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Temporary Custody of Minor Child Pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 751 has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any to: Timothy M. Doud, Esq., Attorney for the Petitioner’s Law Office of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Within 20 days from the first date of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Hernando County, Florida, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 before service on the Attorney for the Petitioner’s or immediately thereafter.

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 emailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office. /s/ Timothy M. Doud Timothy M. Doud, Esq. FL Bar #0052601 Law Offices of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 352-596-6339 timdoud@aol.com Attorney for Andrew & Linda Kinna (04/05/2019), (04/12/2019), (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2018-CA-985 DIVISION: COAST EQUITIES INC., Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF ENOCH J. LITTLE; ESTATE OF WALTER B. KOZLOSKI; ENOCH LITTLE, JR.; ERIC LITTLE; DARIUS LITTLE; LAW OFFICES OF JAMES P. STECK, LLC, as Representative of the Estate of Enoch Little, Sr. only; RUTH KOZLOSKI; LAURA KOZLOSKI HART; WALTER HAMILTON KOZLOSKI, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION To ESTATE OF ENOCH J. LITTLE; ESTATE OF WALTER B. KOZLOSKI; ENOCH LITTLE, JR.; ERIC LITTLE; DARIUS LITTLE; LAW OFFICES OF JAMES P. STECK, LLC, as Representative of the Estate of Enoch Little, Sr. only; RUTH KOZLOSKI; LAURA KOZLOSKI HART; WALTER HAMILTON KOZLOSKI, AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH AND UNDER THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to Quiet Title to real property described as: Lot 12, Block 250, Royal Highlands, Unit No. 4, as per Plat thereof, recorded in Plat book 12, pages 33 through 44, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida. has been filed by Plaintiff, COAST EQUITIES, INC., and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Alisa Wilkes, Esq., 13400 Sutton Park Dr. S., Suite 1204, Jacksonville, FL 32224, (904)620-9545 within 30 days after the first publication and file the original with the Clerk of this Court and Plaintiff’s attorney, otherwise a default and judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in this Petition.

Witness my hand and the seal of this court on this 15 day of March, 2019.

Doug Chorvat Jr. Clerk of the Circuit Court By: Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019), (04/12/2019), (04/19/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. 2017-1311-CA-DS JJMG INVESTMENTS, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, v.

Paul E. Carlton, Elizabeth P. Carlton and any and all unknown parties claiming by through under and against the named individual Defendants who are not known to be dead or alive whether unknown parties may claim an interest as spouse, heirs assigns, devisees, grantees or other claimants and Regions Bank successor in merger to AmSouth Bank, Defendants NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Paul E. Carlton, Elizaheth P.Carlton last known address 628 Crawford Rd., Bonneau, SC. 29431 and any and all unknown parties claiming by through under and against the named individual Defendants who are not known to be dead or alive whether unknown pmies may claim an interest as spouse, heirs assigns, devisees, grantees or other claimants YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Complaint to Quiet Title has been filed with the Clerk of Court, Hernando County, Florida, and you are requested to serve a copy of your responsive pleading and/or written defenses, if any, upon LEON M. BOYAJAN II, ESQUIRE OF LEON M. BOYAJAN II, P.A., Attorney for Plain whose address is 2303 Highway 44 West, Inverness FL 34453-3809, on or before the 25 day of April , 2019 and file the original with the Clerk of this Court, 20 N. Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601, either before service on Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a Default will be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

Witness my hand and seal of this Court on the14 day of March, 2019.

DOUG CHORVAT, JR. Clerk of Circuit Court By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019), (04/12/2019), (04/19/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA DIVISION PROBATE File No. 19000233CPAXMX Division IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLENE ANNETTE PERRY, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Charlene Annette Perry, deceased, whose date of death was November 10, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is March 29, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles W. Callahan, III Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0148776 Hill Ward Henderson 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 3700 Tampa, Florida 33602 Telephone: (813) 221-3900 Fax: (813) 221-2900 E-Mail: chad.callahan@hwhlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: probate.efile@ hwhlaw.com Personal Representative: Gaylene R. Stephens 3209 Las Brisas Drive Riverview, Florida 33578 (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that W. JOHN BUTLER LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "FL SUN POOL 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.

Notice is hereby given that VISHNUH LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "SPRING HILL PHARMACY" located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(04/05/2019)

(04/05/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVISION CASE NO. 2019 CA 270 CADLES OF GRASSY MEADOWS II, LLC, a West Virginia limited liability company, Plaintiff, vs.

RODNEY OWENS, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF RODNEY OWENS, ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO MAY BE HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, GRANTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, ASSIGNEES OR OTHER CLAIMANTS OF WILLIE MAE STROTHER, DECEASED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST HIM AND ALL PERSONS HA YING OR CLAIMING TO HA VE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF WILLIE MAE STROTHER, INVESTAID CORPORATION and UNKNOWN TENANT IN POSSESSION, Defendants.

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF ACTION CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE PROPERTY TO: All unknown persons who may be heirs, devisees, legatees, grantees, lienors, creditors, trustees, assignees or other claimants of Willie Mae Strother, deceased, Residence Unknown, if alive, and if dead, Willie Mae Strother’s heirs, devisees, grantees, devisees, legatees, lienors creditors, trustees, assignees or other claimants and all other parties claiming interests, by through, under or against Willie Mae Strother, and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action to that the above-styled quiet title action by the above-named Plaintiff and encumbering the following described property in Hernando County, Florida: Lot 14, SUNSHINE TERRACE UNIT 2, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 67, 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 it on Plaintiff’s attorney, Richard B. Storfer, Esquire, of the firm of Rice Pugatch Robinson Storfer & Cohen, PLLC, whose address is 101 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1800, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301, on or before May 6, 2019, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorneys or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purposes.

WITNESS my hand and seal of said court at Hernando County, Florida, this 25 day of March, 2019.

DOUG CHORVAT, JR. As Clerk, Circuit Court Hernando County, Florida By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis As Deputy Clerk (04/05/2019), (04/12/2019), (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019) IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2017 CP 000214 Division Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF MIKE M. KITNURSE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mike M. Kitnurse, deceased, whose date of death was August 30, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court 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 29, 2019.

MICHAEL T. HEIDER, CPA Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 30364 MICHAEL T. HEIDER, P.A. 10300 49th Street North Clearwater, Florida 33762 Telephone: (888) 483-5040 Fax: (888) 615-3326 E-Mail: michael@heiderlaw.com Secondary E-Mail: admin@heiderlaw.com Kayla Melisa Kitnurse Personal Representative 8762 Tierra Vista Circle #301 Kissimmee, Florida 34747 (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019) REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS HOWELL AVENUE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT BID NO. PW 2019-05 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Brooksville is requesting sealed bids for HOWELL AVENUE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT BID NO. PW 2019-05.

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 as well as any addenda issued on the City’s website.

A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE APRIL 12, 2019 AT 10:00 A.M. with a site visit held immediately thereafter. Sealed and properly identified proposals will be received by the City Clerk’s Office up to and including 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 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 PUBLISH: Friday, April 5, 2019 (04/05/2019)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

File No. 2019-CP-321 Division PROBATE

File No. 2019-CP-305 Division PROBATE

IN RE: ESTATE OF TAMMY R. BARTON, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of TAMMY R. BARTON, deceased, whose date of death was January 7, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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 29, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr. Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr. 10002 Cortez Blvd.

Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Personal Representative: /s/ Tony M. Barton 2422 Caribou Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34608 (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-276 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF HAROLD W.G. ALLEN, 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 HAROLD W.G. ALLEN, deceased, File Number 2019-CP-276, 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 November 15, 2018; that the total value of the estate is $35,620.13 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME Rosemary Ann Allen ADDRESS 3342 Hartley Road Spring Hill, Florida 34606 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 29, 2019.

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr. Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr. 10002 Cortez Blvd.

Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Person Giving Notice: /s/ Roasemary Ann Allen 3342 Hartley Road Spring Hill, Florida 34606 (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No: 272019CP000250CPAXMX Division: IN RE: ESTATE OF LOREN WORTH WELLS a/k/a LOREN W. WELLS, Decent NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: The administration of the Estate of Loren Worth Wells a/k/a Loren W. Wells, deceased, whose date of death was September 8, 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 name and address of 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 THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons who have claims or demands against the decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (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 29, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Charles S. Sacher, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0961876 Sacher, Martini & Sacher, P.A. 2655 S. LeJeune Road, Suite 1101 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Telephone: (305) 448-3900 Email: css@sachmarlaw.com Personal Representative: Keela K. Wells 6482 River Lodge Lane Weeki Wachee, FL 34607 (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019)

IN RE: ESTATE OF JANE MARIE SKINNER a/k/a JANE G. SKINNER 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 JANE MARIE SKINNER, deceased, File Number 2019-CP-305, 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 November 3, 2018; that the total value of the estate is $0.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME Rebecca Skinner ADDRESS 354 Marshville Road Harrington, Maine 04643 NAME Lawrence Skinner ADDRESS 55 Black Meadow Road Nobleboro, Maine 04555 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 29, 2019.

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr. Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr. 10002 Cortez Blvd.

Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Person Giving Notice: /s/ Rebecca Skinner 354 Marshville Road Harrington, Maine 04643 (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BARGAINING SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Hernando County School Board will hold its bargaining session with HCTA on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 at 05:30 p.m. at the District Office, located at 919 North Broad Street, Brooksville, FL, 34601.

Originated by Susan Duval, The School Board of Hernando County Florida.

By: John Stratton Secretary and Superintendent of Schools Date of publication: (4/5/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 16-CA-000969 CENTENNIAL BANK, an Arkansas banking corporation, as successor in interest by merger to FLORIDA TRADITIONS BANK, a Florida banking corporation, Plaintiff, v.

GREG JARQUE a/k/a GREGORY S. JARQUE, and CHRISTINE JARQUE a/k/a CHRISTINE ANN JARQUE, a married couple; et. al., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion to Re-Set Foreclosure Sale entered in this cause in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, the Clerk of Court will sell the Property situated in Hernando County, Florida, described as follows: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, LAKE IN THE WOODS PHASE VI, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE(S) 83, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 4477 Lake in the Woods Dr, Spring Hill, Florida 34607-2506 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse on May 7, 2019, 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.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy has been sent via electronic mail or U.S. Mail on March 25, 2019: Greg Jarque and Christine Jarque 4477 Lake in the Woods Drive Springhill, Florida 34607 Joseph X. Dinovo, Esq. Jon A. Jouben, Esq. JDiNovo@co.hernando.fl.us JJouben@co.hernando.fl.us cao@co.hernando.fl.us Attorney for Defendant Hernando County The Suffolk County National Bank 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901 Cach, LLC 55 Beattie Place, Suite 110 Greenville, SC 29601 Lake in the Woods Owner Association, Inc. 7353 Dogwood Crescent Spring Hill, Florida 34607 BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC /s/ Steven C. Pratico, Esq. Florida Bar No. 539201 401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2400 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 253-2020 Telephone steven.pratico@bipc.com Secondary email: kara.bernstein@bipc.com Attorneys for Plaintiff (03/29/2019), (04/05/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that William Honeycutt, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of "Centurion Travel" located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

(04/05/2019)

Fonti Janice L., age 71 of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

She is survived by husband, Richard. Src; Downing Daily William Thomas, age 73 of Brooksville, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

William was a United States Navy Veteran. He is survived by wife, Helen; children: William (Carmen), Steven (Lisa); 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Src; Downing Arvay Joseph P., age 72 of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Joseph was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jamchan; daughter, Marie; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Src; Downing Snow Cynthia Karol, age 70, of Brooksville, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Bruce Snow and her son, Robert Bruce “Bert” Snow, II. Src; Brewer Greco Robert “Bob” D., age 71, of Spring Hill passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Giovanni; daughter, Elizabeth; and 2 grandsons. Src; Brewer Newman William “Bill” D., of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2019.

He was a United States Army Veteran. ,William is preceded in death by his wife, Helen. He is survived by his sons Dan (Sherrie) and Gene; 1 grandchild and 1 great-grandchild.

Src; Merritt Raffaele-Addamo Giuseppe Vittorio, age 78, of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son Santo Raffaele-Addamo. He is survived by his wife Enza; son Vincenzo; daughters Angela and Maria; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Src; Turner Hogan Joyce Ann, age 80, of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Src; Merritt Reed Sharen, age 71, of Spring Hill passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Sharen is survived by her husband, Robert, daughter, Charlene (Joseph), and 2 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Desrochers Lotte, age 93 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

She is survived by sons, Carl, Bob and Mike; daughters, Linda, Nancy (Gary) and Irene; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Src; Downing Wasaitis Annamae, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Src; Turner Elizabeth Anne Cummings, 66, of Brooksville, passed away March 28, 2019. She moved to Brooksville 35 years ago from Daytona Beach. Elizabeth is survived by her loving son, Philip and her companion of over 20 years, Stuart Robins.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Src; Demarco Custodio Johanna, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Src; Turner Teter William PAul, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Src; Turner Sharkey Robert Anthony, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019. Src; Turner Simpson William, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Src; Turner Shortman Barbara Ann, age 73, of Spring Hill, passed away on Saturday March 30, 2019. She is survived by her husband Brian; children: Troy (Michelle); Brian; Dawn; and 2 grandchildren. Src; Merritt Harnesk Roxanne A., passed away on Sunday March 31, 2019. Src; Turner Josephine R. Ryan, 84 of Spring Hill, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2019. She is survived by her loving family including her sons, Earl and his wife, Beth Soinski and Bryan and his wife, Lori Soinski; daughters, Janet Shannahan and Jennifer Ryan-Petrash. Also surviving are her sister, Mildred Tanner; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and their families. Josephine was one of 12 children. Src; DeMarco

Classifieds 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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April 5- 11, 2019

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The real issue is quality and price of university education

The media made a tremendous scandal of 50 individuals involved in cheating on university entrance systems. Coaches were bribed and people were employed to take the ACT/SAT and other tests to assist privileged rich and famous parents to insure their adolescents will qualify for a prestigious university.

First this should not be shocking, as it has been going on for generations. Wealthy families have donated millions to build foundations and to start new programs.

This has given them great influence in admission policies and student selection. Even relatives of alumni of the university are given preferential treatment in admission acceptance. Furthermore, students who have been given athletic scholarships often have not only been given leeway in admissions but have been paid for their athletic prowess.

This “university payola” scam is old and recurrent news. As the price of a college education skyrockets, parents find more sophisticated and creative ways for their adolescents to gain university admission. Higher education has become a big moneymaking business that will attract these types of questionable interactions. Money talks but in academia it should be merit.

The pathetic reality is: as tuition has radically increased, the quality of a comprehensive education has just as precipitously declined.

Universities were institutions of higher learning whose mission was to elevate the knowledge, thinking ability and professional performance of students in particular fields. Each college discipline was supposed to establish and maintain higher academic expectations and standards.

Too many graduates have demonstrated a great fervor for perceived social injustices. It appears that being a political activist is the student’s major motivation while learning the nitty-gritty workings of their profession is a nuisance to be avoided. Too many of the students have been indoctrinated that the business world of capitalism is corrupt while being persuaded that socialism is more effective, a more fair economic system.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is a wonderful example of a recent graduate from a highly regarded institution, Boston College.

She was reported to have graduated with an economics degree, summa cum laude. Ms. Cortez has demonstrated many general knowledge gaps in her education.

“Unemployment is low because everyone has two jobs. Unemployment is low because people are working 60, 70, 80 hours a week and they can hardly feed their families.” Politifact found these to be false.

She claimed the Democratic Congress amended the Constitution to prevent FDR from being re-elected. However, this law was passed three years after he died. This and many other of her statements have been found to be incorrect. Probably the most outrageous and absurd statement to date has been the world will end in 12 years due to climate change.

This was announced without any substantiating facts as if she were a demigod.

“I think there are a lot of people more concerned about being precisely, factually and semantically correct than being morally right.” This statement of hers best 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.

Grateful for Heaven but focusing on God

None the same Before I got married, I had a narrow bed and one pillow, both at home and later in the barracks.

After I got married, I had a wider bed and two pillows, one for my wife.

Over the years the bed has gotten wider, up to a King now, and recently I discovered that we have nine pillows.

I know this because after I “retired” I started making the bed in the morning or mid-afternoon, whenever I got up or just before she gets home from work, and so I counted them.

I don’t know what happened to our original pillows—maybe they’re in the mix—but I have no idea when or where the others come from. Oh yeah, there’s one I recall asking for years ago, the long pillow that was supposed to support arms and legs, but it didn’t really, and mainly it radiated my own body heat back and made me sweat. The others have mysterious origins, and so I now store all but two up on the top shelf of the bedroom closet when I make the bed.

I did notice the gradual pileup of pillows over the years, but I never counted.

I fought with them every night, sleepily pushing or kicking many off the bed, and occasionally, when my wife hogged all the covers, I’d use them as blankets, positioning and repositioning them to block her “breath-icicles on my moustache” AC setting from chilling other bits of me, mainly knees, butt cheeks, and elbows.

I woke up many mornings virtually cocooned in pillows. But they don’t make a bedspread long enough to tuck in more than two, so my wife simply pulled the sheet and blanket up, and

covered half the bed with all the pillows. I didn’t like it, but there you are.

I have also started washing our bedding, being that for most days and for most of each day I have nowhere to go and nothing else to do, and that’s when I first observed, from shaking pillows out of their cases and wrestling them back in, that there are none the same. Some are a different length, some a different width and different thickness, and I noticed that there are different stuffings: soft, stiff, and gravelly.

I suspect the one most gravelly is an original whose insides have crumbled and hardened from time.

During the week of my birthday not long ago, my wife messaged me from work to ask what I wanted for a present. I responded, “An Uber account for her mother.” She texted back with an LMAO emoji and ask what I really wanted. I said, “Two new fluffy pillows, and get rid of the rest.”

She didn’t answer, and I got two gift cards, one for Wawa and one for Taco Bell. I appreciated those and have already used them up buying chorizo croissants and steak and egg crunch wraps.

But I still want new pillows. I want to stay under the covers with my wife and sleep on one good pillow each.

It seems I’m going to have to buy them on my own, and do it sneakily—kind of like when I re-flip our mattress after

illustrates the heart of AOC. It demonstrates as a social activist being morally right is the prime virtue for her.

“Being precisely factual and semantically correct is unimportant as compared to the progressive religion of climate change, open borders, gender and women’s rights. Without actual logic and factual information it is not possible to make realistic and effective strategies and decisions.

More and more people have witnessed political interviews with young adults where they expose their ignorance of history, socialism and current events.

Although it shows moral naiveté it often demonstrates a profound lack of

context and accuracy. This should not be surprising when our public schools have practically eliminated civics, history, geography and cursive writing from their curriculum. Without these subjects being taught our youngsters are without the knowledge, interest or ability to decipher the original documents of our founders or the present working of our Constitutional Republic.

The “dumbing down” of our public schools has forced colleges to provide a lot more remedial courses.

This has led to accepting many unqualified students weakening the standards and expectations for college students. For the vast ma-

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my wife demands that we turn it over and spin it around, always after my shoulders and hips have finally made proper dents in the thing. I put it back when she’s at work. (She only reads the newspaper when I leave a copy on the dining room table and keep pointing at it for two or three days. I will not do that for this article; and kids, do not ask her about it.) I’ll toss the pillows one at a time, until all the old are gone.

Come to think of it, I’ll probably get us four new pillows so we can prop ourselves up for TV (I know I’ll need two for Netflix documentaries to help me doze off) and for when, during the night, we do need to prop up a disgruntled leg or arm joint. Those should be extra fluffy.

But mostly I just want to make the bed with two pillows, both tucked in with a bedspread like when I was young. And there will be only two others that I put up in the closet, not seven.

Oh wait, I’ll need a fifth pillow for when one of my grandkids sleeps on the couch.

I’ll put it and a blanket on the right side of the shelf, and our two extra pillows on the left, which should work fine since there will be plenty of room. And I’ll let everyone else know that when they visit and decide to stay here instead of in a hotel, they have to bring their own pillows.

But don’t worry, we have tons of blankets— and that’s another story.

jority of colleges accepting questionable students through their admission policies has increased the likelihood that our next generation of students will have less historical perspective than students today.

Until colleges begin to enforce new vigorous admission policies we will continue to witness the rich unfairly using their wealth for the sake of their children’s future. The greater issue is not cheating to get into college but what do gain students for the debt and time consuming experience in education.

I cannot imagine a more optimistic and exciting thought than going to heaven and spending an eternity with God. For those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, this divine promise is a wellspring of joy which confirms that our trials cannot be compared to the glory that awaits us. We should be inspired to fasten this covenant vow to our bathroom mirror so that every morning we can be reminded of God’s love and rejoice for the opportunity to not only know Him in this life, but to worship and adore Him forever. The fundamentals of our spiritual salvation can be basically described as God’s infinite compassion intervened as a rescue mission of mercy in order to save us from our sin. Martin Luther is quoted as saying, “I would not give one moment of heaven for all the pleasures and riches of the world, even if it lasted for thousands and thousands of years.”

Our daily routines are filled with distractions and for most of us it’s exhausting just to keep up, but even with the stress and frustration it’s important to remain aware of a much higher reality. If we only think about the next life when we attend funerals, we are missing a vital component of our relationship with God that can keep us excited and rejuvenated with continual encouragement and joy. Spending time alone with the Lord was never intended to be an occasional experience or a last resort, but rather to be a constant connection as we strive to understand and obey His instructions. Walking in God’s presence as a lifestyle is intended to not only transform our spirit, but to also renew our mind and prepare our heart with the anticipation of meeting Him face to face. Titus 2:13 reminds us, “Looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ.”

One of the many blessings of being a follower of Christ is choosing to live with a sincere attitude of peace and hope.

We’ve heard people talk about going to their happy place and actually our Creator desires to abide and communicate within the conscience of those who love Him and who choose to honor Him as the Lord of their life. However, being attentive to His voice will not come naturally or without serious determination. Spiritual awareness and intimacy is realized when His desires become our highest priority. Many do not comprehend that as Christians our allegiance is to king Jesus and our citizenship has been transferred from this natural world to the spiritual reality of His kingdom. This concept of yielding and abandoning our will has everything to do with devoting our life to following the blueprints He has drawn for us. Psalm 14:2 says, “The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand and seek God” As we consider the life after this one, it’s normal to become excited about our heavenly home.

How encouraging it is to imagine that many of our loved ones, our new name, our new body, our inheritance, and citizenship, along with crowns and rewards are all a part of our glorious future. How wonderful to know that heaven will be filled with endless praise, everlasting joy, perfect peace and contentment without darkness, discouragement, suffering, pain, sickness, or sorrow. We are only briefly passing through this world and the only thing we will take with us when we leave is an account of how we lived. It’s sad but true that everyone is not concerned with their destiny and let us include that no one will enter because they are good or deserve it. We are graciously given eternal life when we repent, confess, obey, and receive Christ as our Lord who willingly paid our ransom.

Billy Graham is quoted as saying, “I will not go to heaven because I am a preacher. I’m going to heaven entirely on the merit of the work of Christ. The most thrilling thing about heaven is that Jesus Christ will be there!” “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born-again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you” (I Peter 1:3-4).

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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Historical figures come to life for fourth-grade students

by SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN

A wide array of famous people, both living and once living, paid a visit to West Hernando Christian School on Friday, March 29. Children in Mrs. Michele Durling's fourth grade class portrayed these historical figures in a Living Wax Museum.

The famous personages included explorers, such as Leif Erickson and Christopher Columbus, as well as astronauts, such as John Glenn and Sally Ride. Figures from the Bible, such as Moses, Jesus and Ruth, and even Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama and Donald Trump showed up.

This was the third year that Mrs. Durling has

done the Living Wax Museum with her students. It was a creative and fun way for children to learn in-depth about a particular famous person and utilize skills, such as reading, handwriting and speech, that they had been learning in class.

The twenty-three children spent several months working on the project. The first step was to choose the person they wanted to portray.

Emami Long, who portrayed Oprah Winfrey, commented,"I picked Oprah because she does a lot of encouraging things. She built a school in South Africa and she's helped a lot of people."

After the students did the research, they wrote a biography of the person

Damian Martinez as Leif Erickson

in their own words.

"It was a big process," Mrs. Durling stated.

"They wrote several drafts and polished them."

The next step was to write a speech in the first person telling a little about what the historical figure was known for. The children were required to memorize the speech, as well.

The students worked on the project at home, also. They made posters displaying pictures and information about the person they were portraying and worked on costumes.

"The parents were a big help with the project," Mrs. Durling remarked.

The culmination of the months long activity came when the students got up on stage in costume before parents, teachers and fellow students to recite their speech-

es. The children were poised and displayed their knowledge well.

Madelynn Zimmerman, who chose Amelia Earhart to portray, remarked, "The most interesting thing I learned was that she attempted to fly around the world, but didn't make it."

Damian Martinez, who portrayed Leif Erickson, echoed the feelings of the other students when he said, "The project was a lot of fun."

Mrs. Durling was also pleased with the efforts the children put forth and the results.

"They exceeded my expectations. They blew me away."

The Living Wax Museum project is proof that history can be fun and interesting for stuFourth-grade teacher, Michele Durling with some of her dents. It's not just about students learning facts and dates.

It's about the people

Emami Long as Oprah Winfrey.

Madelynn Zimmerman as Amelia Earhart.

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