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During the April 9, 2019 School Board workshop, the Supervisor of Exceptional Student Support Services requested a presentation of the three-year comparison data on Substance Abuse from Janice Smith and Ricardo Jaquez, the Substance Abuse Prevention Educators for the Hernando County School district.

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The given presentation covered a breadth of substance abuse related findings which included: • • •

An overview of the findings

Pre-Expulsion expulsion referrals due to substance abuse Felony Hearings due to substance abuse Vaping Data for the 201820191 school year

These results were compiled from a study conducted over a threeyear span and included details of cases related to Alcohol, mouth tobacco, Marijuana, “OTC” or Over the Counter Medication, Tobacco, Drugs and Distribution, ranging See SUBSTANCE ABUSE Page 2

A trip to Cuba with a purpose

MANAGING STATE FOREST PART III ‘TIMBER’

Spring Hill couple make humanitarian visit to Havana

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By SUE QUIGLEY HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Whether it’s the appeal of exploring stunning architecture, sampling one of the world’s most highly-prized cigars or just relaxing with a mint mojito, more and more tourists are visiting Cuba each year.

Spring Hill couple, Joe and Joan Griffin, were amongst the growing number of Americans to travel recently to Cuba’s capital city of Havana.

Seasoned world travelers, the couple was thinking of taking a cruise to the Caribbean’s largest island but a longtime friend of theirs recommended an American Airlines flight directly into Havana from Tampa.

“While it has become much easier for Americans to travel to Cuba now, U.S. citizens can legally travel to Cuba only if they are engaging in one of 12 categories of activities,” said Joe. According to the Department of Treasury, those categories include professional research, journalistic endeavours, an athletic event, performing in a concert, working on a humanitarian project or taking part in educational activities — all restrictions

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Readers: Thank You for your help unhiding the Hernando Sun

by ROCCO MAGLIO

At Easter we enjoy an Easter egg hunt.

Sometimes those same skills were necessary to find the Hernando Sun newspaper in Walmart, Publix, Walgreens, and many other stores. Our newspaper is often hidden and it can be a hunt to find it.

Recently we wrote about how our newspapers are often concealed in creative ways. We have had other newspapers placed on top of ours, or the newspaper above us might use a large sign to make it more difficult to see Hernando Sun. Our racks are turned around so it is difficult to get to our newspaper. At the Walmart on 19 our newspaper rack is often moved to the cart area. Sometimes our newspapers disappear for days at a time only to suddenly reappear.

Many of you are helping us, when you see our newspaper covered by other newspapers you have been moving them.

You are retrieving our racks and turning them around, it has been making a difference. Sometimes we can visit many stores to check on the newspapers and find everything in order. Before we asked for your help this was not the case.

We really appreciate your help. Being a weekly newspaper we are not in the stores as often as the daily newspaper and therefore they can rearrange our display.

The worst day for these games is Sunday. Early on Sunday morning we visit a few of the stores and unhide the newspapers.

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Photo courtesy of Joe and Joan Griffin

Sinking of the ‘Ghost Ship’

By LISA MACNEIL Hernando Sun Reporter

Roughly two years ago, Hernando County Port Authority Vice Chairman Steve Barton was working on a boat at the Hernando Beach Marina when he noticed another boat nearby in obvious disrepair. Barton approached the Marina owner who told him, “Man we’ve been trying to get rid of that for years.”

Barton thought this large vessel constructed of ferroconcrete would make a great addition to the Bendickson reef.

The Ghost Ship, named for its mysterious past was towed to its final

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Third time, not the charm for charter school application

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

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cation, Maynard managed to bring together additional community members for the charter school’s board.

“Everyone on my board is a creator and an innovator,” said Maynard. He lists the charter’s board as follows:

and at least be roughly in line with what’s going on Chehuntamo Charter in those other states.”

School application was The AP Internationthe topic of discussion al diploma requires a for nearly three and a half foreign language and hours at the school board Chehuntamo’s focus workshop on April 23, would be on the Spanish 2019. A charter applicalanguage Maynard said. tion for Chehuntamo was Maynard spoke of the submitted to the school • John Sweeney- MA, savings for students who district for the third time former HCSB membercome into college with on Feb. 1, 2019. The managed campaign to a 4 or 5 on AP exams as Donna Snapp: Ad Sales Representative application first came to change the state school they can bypass first year (352) 428-8419 the school district in Feb. funding formula for Herclasses saving thousands Ellen Corsi Tutko: Ad Sales Representative 2018, but the application nando County, resulting of dollars. Passing those (614) 208-2066 Dali Rivera: Ad Sales Representative was withdrawn after rigor- in millions of dollars in exams are also beneficial (917) 604-5667 ous scrutiny by the board additional school funding for the school. For every Sarah Nachin: Ad Sales Representative during a workshop. The ap• Dr. Wayne Alexander- student that passes an AP plication was re-submitted PhD- Former HCSD Super- test, about $600-$750 Subscribe and came back before the intendent and only Supergoes back into the school We currently offer a 52 issue subscription for board April 24, 2018 and intendent to get a district through a special AP bo$31.50 and 26 issues for $18.90. Fill out the was denied unanimously grade of ‘A’ from FLDOE nus. This is a key area of form in this issue and mail along with your by the school board. The • Michael Maynard, revenue Maynard pointed check made out to "Hernando Sun Publicaoutcome was not much MPA- Recognized by to as his presentation said tions" to P.O. Box 12203; Brooksville, FL different this time around, FDLOE as one of highest that 20% of the school’s 34603 with the board again voting performing teachers in base funding would be unanimously for denial Florida, highest scoring derived not from local tax For Subscription Customer Service, during the April 23, 2019 AP English Language base but from additional Please call (352) 238-5454 school board meeting. teacher in Pasco CounAP FTE allocations.

At the workshop earlier ty 16 years in a row.

During the comment News Desk that day, Angela Kennedy, • Joe Santerelli, portion of the workshop, For news tips, concerns, or corrections the district’s Supervisor of MA - Pastor of HillJohn Emhoff IB/AP call: School Choice, explained side Baptist Church Program Coordinator at (352) 238-5454 that a committee of 16 • Debbie SalvesenSpringstead High School experts was established President of Hernando said that Chehuntamo may to review the application.

County Democratic Club be overestimating these HOW TO READ YOUR MAILING The committee assembled • John Price- US Navy AP bonuses. While AP LABEL & YOUR EXPIRATION DATE questions which were then Submarine Service, Human Geography has sent to the applicant one retail business owner a 54% national average week prior to a March 8, • Dr. Doc Thayer, pass rate, Chehuntamo is **********************************CAR-RT LOT **R 084 2019 district interview PhD- Owns and operates budgeting on a 90% pass 749 12-15-19 0048A24 46P 17T with members of the WZPH 96.7, retired high rate they call conservative.

Chehuntamo Board. school math teacher Emhoff said, “I would JANE DOE Kennedy said that in love to have teachers at the XXXXX 34TH ST SPRING HILL, FL 34609-0389 the application, 11 secChehuntamo would offer ninth grade level who can tions were rated as meets an Advanced Placement take 13 and 14 year olds the standard, 8 rated as International Diploma for and get a 90% pass rate.

The information in bold is important to your subscription partially meets the standard their graduates and targets It’s an incredibly difficult account. The number in this example: 749 is the Account and none were rated does students wishing to pursue venture to accomplish. This Number. The Date 12-15-19 is the subscription expiration not meet the standard. a 4 year degree who rank in cannot be ‘the norm’ or a date. The subscriber name and address is below. Everything There is no set number of the 40th to 90th percentile. conservative projection. not in bold is information the post office uses to deliver and sections that must be rated Maynard said that they A conservative projection sort the mail such as the specific Route Number in the top as meets the standard to would consider all students would be meeting national qualify for approval. Nor willing to work hard. pass rates.” He cited figright corner R 084 in this case. Your label may have a FIRM, is there a set number of “If you try on an AP ures for a potential shortfall ADC or 5-DIGIT code instead. ‘does not meet standard’ class, we will give you ev- heading into year 2 if pass to recommend denial. ery opportunity to succeed rates are only around 50%.

The Week of April 26- May 2, 2019 Fifteen voting commitin that class,” he said.

Maynard described tee members were asked Classes will be project Chehuntamo’s scholastic ID STATEMENT: to recommend approval based so that students learn environment as “focused, Hernando Sun is published weekly, by Hernando Sun Publications, LLC at 13491 Simmons Lake Road, Brooksville, FL 34601.; Publication or denial to the school to work with other students diverse and exclusive.”

Title: The Hernando Sun; Publication number: 16590; Issue Date: April board. By a vote of 12-3, and pull their own weight. He said that he has spoken 26- May 2, 2019; Statement of Frequency: Weekly; Subscription Price: $31.50 annual, $18.90 semi-annual; Known Office of Publication: 13491 the committee recomThe SpringBoard curwith leaders in minority Simmons Lake Rd Brooksville, FL 34601; Application to Mail at Periodimended approval “based riculum would be used for communities and will cals Postage Prices is Approved at Tampa Bulk Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) 5433 W Sligh Ave Ste A Tampa, FL 33634-9651; solely on the application lower grades and freshman focus on the needs of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Hernando Sun P.O. Box as written” and evaluatwould take 1 AP class Hispanic and African 12203 Brooksville, FL 34603 ed per statutes. Kennedy - Human Geography or American students. remarked that the recomEnvironmental Science.

Maynard said Chehuntamendation of the commitMaynard said he hopes mo would be constructed tee does not have to be the to draw teacher applicants on an undisclosed site April 27 and 28 for the LOCAL GOVERNMENT final vote of the board. from connections with the in Spring Hill within 10 Brooksville Blueberry FesMEETINGS One of the biggest College Board. Mayminutes of Springstead. tival: The following streets challenges the Chehuntamo nard is a reader, a table There would be an will be closed: Ft. Dade Ave., between Howell Ave & application has is its leadleader and AP advocate initial investment of $2-2.5 Planning and Zoning ComMagnolia Ave., Brooksville ership according to school for the college board. million for school inframission Ave and the alley running board chair Susan Duval.

Honors and regular structure with additional Regular Meeting between Magnolia Av & 5/13/2019 9:00 AM The organizer of the courses would be offered $12 million over 4 years.

Brooksville Av. Main Street from Ft. Dade to Broad Government Center Charter School is Michael in addition to AP and A 10,000 square foot Street.

John Law Ayers Room 20 Maynard, an award-winMaynard would stick with steel building with brick N. Main Street Brooksville, ning Pasco County high Common Core Stanportico and facade would Friday Night Live street FL 34601 school Language Arts dards. “Teachers by and be constructed on the closure- Fort Dade Ave, between the Downtown Post teacher who was placed large approve of the Com- initial site followed up by Board of County Office and Library Every on a 3-day suspension and mon Core standards - and I three to four more 10,000 Commissioners Second Friday of the month faced a mandatory transfer do to… I want our kids to square foot buildings.

Regular Meeting for 2019. (Between Brooksin 2016 due to abrasive be able to move out of state Maynard addressed ville Ave & Magnolia Ave) 5/14/2019 9:00 AM Government Center actions in the classroom.

John Law Ayers Room 20 He was reported to have N. Main Street Brooksville, used profanity in the classFL 34601 room and to have directed stances, is/are introduced District Office-Board Room various insults toward his 919 North Broad Street into the bloodstream via students. Although his Brooksville, FL 34601 a mechanism which heats classroom interaction with liquid infused with nicotine students came into quesUPCOMING STREET CLOfrom page 1 SURES or marijuana until it is tion, Maynard’s teaching track record includes vaporized and the smoke is April 26 Blueberry Festival from elementary to high being the highest scoring subsequently inhaled. The setup: school. The most glaring AP English Language Streets Closed on Ft. Date system is similar to smokfinding in the data suggests from Howell Ave teacher in Pasco Couning traditional cigarettes to Magnolia, Main Street that substance abuse cases ty 16 years in a row in that the mechanics are Between Ft Dade and Broad Despite the previous are on the rise in all levels and Main Street between denial of the Charter appli- of education. For example, similar yet it is easier to Broad and Jefferson. conceal as the vapor from a total of 15 Pre-expulsion the liquid can either resemreferrals during the 2016ble innocent smells or have 2017 school year more than no smell at all. doubled between the first While vaping began as and third year, with only a an alternative for adults portion of the 2018-2019 wanting to quit traditional school year being reprecigarettes (the nicotine sented. The number of concentration in the liquid substance abuse related felused in “vapes” can often ony hearings tripled during be tapered until there is the same period. It should ultimately no nicotine be noted that most of the remaining, allowing the Substance abuse cases, user to break free from whether pre-expulsion or the chemical dependence), felony hearing, were mostthe allure of the products ly at the high school level, and the lack of widespread yet the lower grades were federal regulation on the Name: Devin Edwards not immune to the unfortuliquids have caught the nate effects. Of the 14 total DOB: 04/10/1997 attention of the younger Felony Hearings during generation. the 2018-2019 school Hgt: 5’07” Wgt: 210 lbs.

The data in the study2 year, one occurred at the shows the number of stuSpring Hill Middle School level. More dents vaping either nicotine alarming yet is the number or marijuana oil has risen of Pre-expulsion referrals. twelvefold since 2016.

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where the construction money would be coming from.

“We have not budgeted anywhere to ask you for your school construction funds… The initial investment is coming from us. Who is going to own the school? Ultimately the school district will own the school and we’ll manage the property. We’re not hiring an outside management company. It makes sense that you guys would own the school because we are using tax dollars from the state to build the school and construct the buildings. I’ll be having to pledge $200,000-$300,000 personally to get the thing off the ground…” He indicated that he would eventually be reimbursed for that initial investment.

“We’re all local people trying to do something for this community and for this school district. We want to partner with you guys...

We want to help this group of kids and we’re going to relieve some pressure on you at the same time,” said Maynard.

Maynard remarked that hundreds of kids are being homeschooled, going to schools out of the county or to private schools in the area. “I want to pull those kids back in. That’s our tax money, that’s our revenue, that’s our revenue for the entire district.”

Maynard reasoned that because charter schools can be closed for poor performance, taxpayers are better protected.

“If we’re not successful you can close us.”

Gregg Laskoski, the school district’s Half Cent Sales Tax Accountability Committee chairman, commented on the recent increase in charter school closings during the comment period of the workshop. Laskoski referred to a statement by Brian Wilcox to the Florida News Service, warning that when a charter closes it is often difficult to get taxpayer funds back.

Some of the special programs Chehuntamo would offer include speech and debate, stringed orchestra, model United Nations and courtroom.

After Maynard’s presentation, School Board members questioned Maynard on many aspects of the charter school application.

A majority of the questions came from board members Linda Prescott and Kay Hatch.

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19 school year, there has been 102 marijuana school violations in which 76 of these violations involved use with electronic vaping devices.”

Traditional marijuana use comes in a close second yet has remained fairly steady (seeing 81 cases in 2016-2017 and reaching 102 cases in 2018-2019).

Tobacco use is on a steady decline amongst school aged children and alcohol use, while spiking in the 2017-2018 year, also shows signs of being left behind.

While these numbers may appear bleak or alarming to parents, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Jaquez supplemented the information with a plethora of potential solutions. The presentation spoke not only of grants for additional substance abuse staff, but also expanding training for all school administrators and staff which would update educators on latest drug trends as well as delivery devices and paraphernalia.

Educators and administrators alike are aware of the epidemic and are working tirelessly to come up with coherent and practical strategies to combat the epidemic.

1 2018-19 totals are from September to the beginning of March 2019 2 Data presented is based on disciplines turned into Student Services

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Running naked in the streets

BENDL, MATTHEW JOHN YOB: 1996 CHARGES: BATTERY ON LEO/ OTHER OFFICER, RESIST OFFICER WITH VIOLENCE, DISORDERLY COND/BREACH PEACE Arrested at: 04/18/2019 05:58 ABELINE RD & ERIC ST, SPRING HILL, FL, 34608 Arrest Summary: On 4/18/2019 I responded to a suspicious person call for service where a complainant stated he had been awakened by a man screaming in the road in front of his house without his shirt on.

As I approached the vicinity of Eric Street I observed the defendant, Matthew John Bendl, running at a full sprint on Eric Street near the intersection of Abeline Road. The defendant was not wearing clothing of any kind. The defendant approached my agency issued and marked patrol vehicle while screaming.

The defendant passed my vehicle and approached Deputy A.Covey’s agency issued and marked patrol vehicle that was behind my vehicle on Eric Street. As I exited my vehicle I observed Deputy Covey giving loud verbal commands to the defendant. The defendant was acting in an aggressive manner. The defendant ignored Deputy Covey’s commands and appeared to lower his shoulder and sprint in the direction of Deputy Covey.

The defendant struck Deputy Covey in the chest with his shoulder. Deputy Covey then deployed his agency issued Electronic Control Device.

The defendant continued to be combative and was kicking and punching, forcing Deputy Covey to apply an additional cycle with his Electronic Control Device until the defendant was able to be restrained by myself Deputy Covey and Deputy Weston.

Deputy Covey needed to seek medical attention for an injury sustained during the altercation.

The defendant continued to attempt to resist while in restraints and was making irrational statements. The defendant was then transported to a medical facility to be medicinal cleared and was later arrested.

The defendant was issued a court date of 5/10/2019 at 9:00AM in courtroom C of the Hernando County Courthouse. The defendant was issued a bond of $5,000 for the Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer, $5,000 For Resisting with Violence, and $500 for disorderly Conduct for a total bond of $10,500.

If it seems too good to be true …

BUTCHER, JUSTIN E YOB: 1988 CHARGES: DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY Arrested at: 04/18/2019 09:24 16425 Spring Hill Dr, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34604 Arrest Summary: On 03102019, Raymond Lawley reported that someone had stolen his 1996 green EZ Go Golf Cart from his address of 16426 Spotto Lane, Brooksville, Florida, 34601 (Case number 2019-08075). He that he did not give anyone permission to use this Golf Cart and that it was valued at approximately $4,000.00 dollars. Raymond did not have the serial number to this golf cart, however, he did have several pictures of this item. This golf cart had several customized unique features to include a custom installed stereo, and a customized dump bed built

by Raymond. Raymond did have pictures of this golf cart there were obtained.

On 04092019, Raymond obtained information that the defendant, who was staying next door to his address might have stolen the item.

Contact was made with the defendant’s girlfriend, Kelly Montgomery. Upon speaking to her she advised that the defendant picked her up after taking the golf cart. She stated that he drove her to 1655 Fruitville Road, Brooksville, Florida, 34601, where the defendant tried selling the golf cart to Jayson Klier.

Jayson did not buy the golf cart so they charged it and ultimately made it to Pasco County where it was traded.

On 04122019, contact was made with the defendant in this case, at the Hernando County Jail, on unrelated charges. Upon speaking to him, post Miranda by card, He confessed to stealing this golf cart from the aforementioned address. He was able to provide intimate details of

the location in which it was stolen, and details of the golf cart itself. He further provided consistent testimony stating that he tried to sell the gold cart to Jayson Klier.

Contact was then made with Jason Klier, who confirmed that the defendant tried to sell him the aforementioned golf cart. He stated that he tried to sell it for $400.00 dollars, however, he had his suspicions of it being stolen so he did not buy the golf cart. He stated that he allowed him to charge the golf cart and both the defendant and Kelly had left.

Based upon the aforementioned information probable cause was established for his arrest and he was arrested accordingly.

“She hit me with dog bowls”

INGRAM, KIMBERLY E YOB: 1976 CHARGES: PETIT THEFT, DOMESTIC BATTERY Arrested at: 04/18/2019 22:19 CARTWRITE RD, SPRING HILL, FL, 34609 Arrest Summary: On 4/18/2019, I was dispatched out to Cartwrite Rd. Spring Hill, FL in reference to a 911 hang up. Upon my arrival, I made contact with the victim, who was sitting outside in the driveway. The victim verbally stated that his mother, the defendant, Kimberly Ingram hit him in the forehead with a light weight silver metallic dog dish. The victim stated his mother took away his Xbox because he would not feed the dogs. He threatened to hit the defendant’s dogs and walked out back to the dog pen.

The victim stated his mother followed him out to the pen and hit him in the head. The victim stated he pushed the defendant away from him after he was struck. The victim has a red mark approximately 2” diameter on his left side of the forehead.

The victim did provide a sworn written statement that reads, “She hit me with dog bowls.” The statement was placed into records. The dog dish was not collected for evidence due to there being several dog dishes that were used in the backyard. It is unknown which dog bowl that was used to strike the victim.

The victim was given Victim Service Pamphlet.

I made contact with the defendant who was sitting at the dining room table. She stated she took the victim’s Xbox due to him not feeding the dogs. The victim then threatened to hit the defendant’s dogs then walked out back to the dog pen.

She followed the victim to the dog pen. The defendant entered the dog pen, picked up several dog dishes and the dogs ran out of the pen.

At this time the defendant turned around to face the victim with the dog dishes in her hand and intentionally and knowingly struck the victim in the forehead with the dogs dishes against his will. The defendant removed the Xbox from the victim’s bedroom to deprive him of his property without his consent.

The defendant’s sworn written statement was placed into evidence.

Due to this being domestic in nature the defendant is being held on no bond. The defendant was given a court date of 5/10/2019 at 0900 HRS That’s why the TSA confiscates them.

POLEY, DIANNA LYNN YOB: 1970 CHARGES: AGG BATTERY Arrested at: 04/20/2019 13:33 1040 EDGEHILL AVE, SPRING HILL, FL, 34606 Arrest Summary: On 4/20/2019, the defendant, Dianna Poley, got into a verbal altercation with Donald Welch and Tina Edmonson at the residence located at 1040 Edgehill Avenue, Spring Hill, Florida, in Hernando County. The defendant, Donald, and Tina are all roommates and reside together.

During the verbal altercation, Tina called 9-1-1 because the defendant would not leave the residence. The defendant became irate due to law enforcement being contacted, and armed herself with a pair of tweezers that were located in her bedroom.

The defendant then struck Donald (against his will) with the tweezers multiple times, causing several lacerations to his hands.

Post Miranda, the defendant confessed to striking Donald with said tweezers. Said interview was audio recorded for evidence purposes.

The defendant was arrested and transported to the Hernando County Jail.

The defendant was issued a court date set for 5/14/2019 at 0900 hours in courtroom “D” at the Hernando County Courthouse. The defendant was held on a $5,000 bond.

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Well, that’s a leap of logic.

SHAEER, ERIC STEPHEN YOB: 1994 CHARGES: KNOWINGLY DRIVE WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/REVOKED Arrested at: 04/21/2019 20:19 SPRING HILL DR & LAUREL AVE, SPRING HILL, FL, 34606 Arrest Summary: On 4/21/19, while I was conducting proactive patrol in the area of Spring Hill Drive and Pinehurst Drive (traveling westbound on Spring Hill Drive), I conducted a random traffic inquiry on a red, Kia bearing Florida tag Y84QMJ in DAVID. After entering the aforementioned tag into DAVID, DAVID immediately revealed the vehicle’s owner, Eric Stephen Shaeer (the defendant), to have a revoked Florida driver’s license as of 01/17/2017.

After viewing the defendant’s Florida driver’s license photo and photos in this agency’s ACISS software, I positioned my marked patrol vehicle closer to the defendant’s driver’s side window (I was traveling in the left lane, and the defendant was traveling in the right lane). As I came closer, I could confirm the defendant to be in the driver’s seat with no front passenger (thus operating the motor vehicle). It is noted, both the front driver and passenger windows did not have any tint and clear view of the interior of the vehicle was observed.

After observing the defendant driving, the defendant then immediately slowed down his vehicle to get directly behind (to possibly avoid my agency vehicle).

Shortly after, I positioned my agency patrol vehicle into the right lane of Spring Hill Drive (still traveling westbound), slowed down, and then got directly behind the defendant’s vehicle. At this time, I activated my marked patrol vehicle’s emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Spring Hill Drive and Laurel Ave (the defendant immediately turned northbound on to Laurel Ave upon the activation of the emergency lights).

Directly after making contact with the defendant, I requested that he provide his driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. The defendant then advised that he did not have any identification on him then proceeded to provide me with his personal information (name and date of birth). After informing the defendant that he was operating his vehicle on a revoked Florida driver’s license, the defendant replied, “Oh, uh I applied for a hardship.” The defendant

advised he knows his license was revoked, but “figured” it was okay to drive since he applied for a hardship.

At this time, I returned to my patrol vehicle, where a system records check indicated no records of him having a hardship license. Contact was made with this agency telecommunication center, who confirmed the defendant’s driving privileges were revoked and with the most recent suspension on 3/26/2018 for driving under the influence.

I made contact with the defendant (who was still seated in the vehicle) and was asked to exit, which he willingly complied. I then asked the defendant if he possessed any illegal items on his person or in his vehicle, to which he stated, “You need a search warrant to search my car.” At this time, the defendant’s started to exhibit aggressive behavior. Due to him previously admitted to having knowledge of his driving privileges being not valid, he was placed under arrest.

The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center.

While in transport, the defendant made statements such as “You pigs are fu***** racist and have nothing better to do” and “I hope you f**** die, pig.”

He was placed on a total bond of $500 and given a misdemeanor court date of 5/10/19 at 0900 hours in courtroom “C” at the Hernando County Courthouse.

It is noted, the defendant currently has (2) open cases (2019-06172 and 201909146) in which he is out on bond.

Enforcement by pushing and pulling away. Due to the defendant level of agitation it took three deputies, Deputy S. Pardue, Deputy M. Little, and Deputy J. Evans to take him into custody.

The defendant continued to resist Deputies by pushing and pulling and kicking the Interior of the Patrol vehicle, as well as beat his head on the vehicle partition causing no damage.

While conducting a search of the defendant’s person, a glass smoking pipe with a white residue was located in the front left pants pocket of the defendant As the pipe was removed from his pocket the defendant stated, “That’s mine” as it was placed in front of him on the patrol vehicle. The glass smoking pipe later field tested positive for methamphetamine using NARCO test kit 7623.

While en route to the jail, the defendant continued to kick and bang his head against the interior of the vehicle. Upon arrival at the jail he was then turned over to jail staff.

The defendant was arrested for Count I: Battery, bond $500.00, Count II: Resisting without Violence, bond $1,000.00, Count Ill: Possession of Paraphernalia, bond $1,000.00 and was given a court data of 05/10/2019 at 0900 in courtroom C. Total bond was set at $2,500.00

“That’s mine” SOARD, JAMES EDWARD YOB: 1969 CHARGES: BATTERY, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL Arrested at: 04/22/2019 17:06 7305 BROAD ST, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601 Arrest Summary: On 04/2212019 the defendant, James Soard, entered into a verbal altercation with the victim, Michelle Andre, in the parking lot of the Walmart Supercenter located at 7305 Broad Street, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida.

At this time the defendant became highly agitated and committed battery on the victim by jumping on her back and repeatedly striking and kicking her against her will, causing no Injury and not leaving a mark. The defendant continued to attack the victim against her will, at which time, the victim then began to defend herself by scratching at the defendants face, neck and arms causing minor injuries. The defendant’s injuries were consistent with defensive wounds caused by the victim and this Incident was witnessed by Edwin Tincher who was In the parking lot at the time of the incident.

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April 9, 2019 Hernando BOCC run down wrap up

by LISA MACNEIL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES DIRECTOR JIM DAVIS Update Regarding Cooperative Extension Services and University of Florida Extension Hernando County 2018 Annual Report According to Davis, the UF/IFAS (University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) Extension has provided over $1,960,700 in economic benefit back to Hernando County with awarded grants and in-kind contributions. In 2017-18, Hernando spent about 37 cents on the dollar to have a UF/IFAS Extension program in the county.

UF/IFAS agents provide services such as pest diagnostics, training on pesticide applications, and other agricultural resources. According to Davis, JG Ranch, reached over 200 local students and residents in agricultural education in which UF/IFAS agents participated.

UF/IFAS has plans to form a teaching lab unique to Hernando County. The purpose of the lab will be to train new agents, provide inservices and to provide faster, more advanced testing and diagnostics for area growers.

The UF extension also provides the local 4H program. Agent Nancy Moores presented highlights of her program, which includes youths training dogs through an agility and exercise course. After a short video, Moores explained that the dogs shown came to 4H overweight, and suffering from poor nutrition and stamina. The dogs are now at a healthy weight, and are able to exercise normally. As well, the children participating are not sitting in front of screens, and learn critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Moores reported that volunteers provide approximately $602,000 worth of services to the county. The program has received $105,552 in in-kind donations and $44,212 in monetary donations.

Other programs provided by UF/ IFAS include the Master Gardener, Florida Master Money Mentor, and Project Look Ahead (youth financial and life skills).

and Creed, Inc., for Engineering Services for Potable Water Master Plan (RFQ No. 18-R00084/ PH; Amount: $533,586.68) 4. Award of Contract to Pospiech Contracting, Inc., for Brookridge to Glen Interconnect Project (Contract No. 19-C00014/ BK; Amount: $2,495,139.77) Acting County Administrator Jeff Rogers commented on this item, which involves merging the two wastewater treatment plants. This significant project will result in a cost savings. This is a Utilities Department project, paid for by water and sewer revenues.

5. Award of Contract to Public Resources Management Group, Inc., for Utility Rate Consultant Services for Utilities Department (RFP No. 19-R00002/PH) 6. Award of Sole Source Purchase From Bound Tree Medical, LLC, for Medical Supply Dispensers for Hernando County Fire Rescue District (Amount: $56,307.75) 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) Item # 7 was covered in the April 19, 2019 issue.

Dr. John Paul Reeve stressed the importance of, and asked the board to continue reef projects.

The board approved 5-0.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1. Commissioner John Mitten had no additional comments.

2. Commissioner Wayne Dukes had no additional comments.

3. Commissioner John Allocco: “Since I’ve been on the board, we’ve had a lot of process issues along the way, and I commend the board for trying to address them. It gets ugly along the way and we have to hash it out in a meeting, but in the end, I think we need to continue moving towards cleaning up those issues, making processes more clear, more transparent. We’ve done it in multiple places already … I hope that Acting Administrator Rogers will continue to facilitate that process, and department heads if they find these issues. Even the legal end of some of the MSBU projects … we just need to continue to find where those challenges are, and speed up the process, and make it more clear and transparent. I appreciate this board working in that direction.”

4. Commissioner Steve Champion announced that he will miss May 28, 2019’s regular meeting.

REAL PROPERTY SUPERVISOR PAUL MOLLE’ Release of Reservation of Mineral Rights for Surplus Property Previously Deeded to Home Sweet Home Properties, LLC, for Property Located in Hill ‘N Dale The Reservation of Mineral Rights is a state statute affecting county-owned properties. Ahmed Hamed purchased surplus county property, however prospective buyers will only purchase if the Reservation of Mineral Rights portion is released.

The board voted unanimously to vacate the reservation.

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5. Chairman Jeff Holcomb: “I want to commend Mr. Allocco on his Hernando Bar 5K finish. He beat me by five minutes. I’m claiming a wardrobe malfunction - shoe came untied, two collapsed lungs and torn cartilage. Also I went to Tallahassee last week at no cost to any citizen, stayed in a very cheap hotel… but it was very interesting to see how that government works … I did get to see Representative Ingoglia. I got to see him argue a bill on deregulation and I got to see him chair a committee on the voting rights restoration. The bill says you must follow the sentence of the judge. It doesn’t just mean jail time, it could be community service, it could be fines. Obviously fines is the biggest point of contention, because if you don’t pay your fines, then they go up and go to collections.” Holcomb also spoke about attending an event with the Veteran’s HEAT Group where one of the speakers on PTSD was a former local detective, who made headlines in early 2018 after he barricaded himself in his home with a firearm during an 11-hour standoff.

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Prescott’s concerns included the mistaken meaning of the word ‘Chehuntamo,’ typos on the application and an amount of $95,000 allocated for compensation of officers, directors and trustees during the first year as indicated on an IRS form.

“If you’re planning on taking $95,000 out of your budget to pay your board members, that is a big concern for me,” said Prescott.

Maynard responded that there is no plan to take out $95,000 from the budget as indicated PLANNING AND ZONING DIin the operating budRECTOR RONALD PIANTA get submitted to the board. He said that the Update Regarding Relocation 6. Acting County Administrator Jeffrey attorney and accountant of Gopher Tortoises to EnviRogers recognized members of the ronmentally Sensitive Lands would be able to explain Solid Waste Department who won at Lake Townsen Preserve the $95,000 figure. awards in a heavy equipment compeIn regard to the titions. “US Senator Rubio has office Covered in the April 19, 2019 issue. meaning of the Seminole hours on 4/18/19 at the Brooksville The board approved these items 5-0. Library. Parks and Recreation has word ‘Chehuntamo,’ PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS been painting a lot of park buildings MANAGER JAMES WUNDERLE Prescott said that it does 3. Review of Proposed RESTORE on the west side. Rogers said of not mean “a place of Act Direct Component Multi-Year Bayport Pier, “We’ve been following #7 was pulled for discussion. learning,” rather it is a Implementation Plan Amendment for up … working with Congressman All other items were approved friendly greeting synonSubmittal to Treasury Department Webster’s office, chasing down the unanimously by the board.

Corps of Engineers, now it looks ymous with “hello.” She The projects included in this plan are like it’s up to the National Marine 1. Award of Contract to Cardno, Inc., was disappointed that Bayou Drive Restoration and Linda Fishery Service, they’re worried HDR Engineering, Inc., and ICON Maynard had not taken Pedersen Park improvements. about some turtles at the pier, Consultant Group, Inc., for Conthe time to research the we’re trying to find a contact person tinuing Traffic Engineering Services The board discussed the future of the there.” Rogers announced that the meaning of the word.

(Contract No. 18-R00006/PH) plan. Recent reductions in force in Solid Waste Department also has 2. Award of Contract to J.E.M. Prescott provided the Waterways department will result written a letter to Republic Services Landscaping and Complete statistics on the failure in increased staff time for permitregarding their call center. “The Grounds Maintenance, LLC, and ting and preliminary procedures. performance has been getting better, of charter schools: 393 Paff Landscape, Inc., for Mowing charters schools have but the call center is still an issue.” and Debris Removal Services for Aquatics Director Keith Kolasa 7. County Attorney Garth ColCode Enforcement Department failed since 1998- an reported that he expects fundler had no further comment.

(Contract No. 18-T00033/TPR; average of 20 per year. ing by the end of the year.

Estimated Amount: $100,000.00) Prescott said that the 3. Award of Contract to McKim District’s data coordinator Linda Pierce provided her with data on the district’s AP passing rate. In 2017 Hernando County ranked no. 8 in Michelle Allen and Aaron Submission to the state in terms of their Darr, Food & Water Watch Hernando Sun DeeVon Quirolo, Nature passing rate for AP, while Coast Conservation & Sierra Pasco County rated 14.

Citizens urged Senator Club Adventure Coast Group Joe Bernardini, local elected “I think you’ll have to Simpson to ban fracking in Florida at Day of Action official agree we’re doing someRosemarie Grubba, FloridiApril 17th at his Spring thing right regarding AP ans Against Fracking & WomHill Office. Local resien’s March Central Gulf Coast in Hernando,” she said.

Fl--Hernando, Citrus, Pasco dents and representatives Maynard respondKrystal Nash & Terence of many organizations Truax, Hernando County Proed that over the last spoke out, submitted letters gressive Caucus four or five years, AP and waved signs urging Bob Keim, Unitarian Univerparticipation has been salist Church in the Pines the senator, the governor Maxine Connor, Citrus declining in Hernando. and the legislature to pass County Chapter--League of Chehuntamo a comprehensive ban on Women Voters Board Member Jon fracking including maMary Ellen Urban, Neighbors Against Mining trix acidizing to protect Harriett Heywood, Trade Florida’s environment and Justice Alliance & Florida Coorcommunities. dinator for People Demanding UF/IFAS also heads the International Coastal Cleanup.

1. Agreement for Dedication of Right of Way and Drainage Retention Area Easements With TBF Partners, Ltd., for Sunrise Development of Regional Impact / Cracker Crossing and Sunrise Boulevard Improvements 2. Project Grant Agreement With Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Florida Boating Improvement Program Grant Funding for Improvements at Lake Townsen Park Boat Ramp and Associated Budget Resolution

Citizens urged fracking ban on April 17th

Open letter to Senator Wilton Simpson: On Wednesday April 17th, many community members attempted to visit your Spring Hill office. We had visited the office 10 days in advance to advise the aid that we would seek a few minutes of her time on that date. We arrived at 4pm to find the office closed.

A day before the event, we were told that no one would be there, so we held a rally and press conference outside the entry and waved signs to passing vehicles.

The focus of our Day of Action was to urge you as well as the governor and legislature to pass a comprehensive ban on fracking. We have posted images of the various speakers and the sign waving at:http://naturecoastconservation.org/wp-admin/post. php?post=327&action=edit Senator Simpson--your constituents are calling on you to support a clean fracking ban this session.

Representatives of the following organizations representing thousands of your constituents participated:

Action Gordon Carroll, Hernando Pride In addition, many individuals attended spoke out on their own behalf including Georgia Haus, Tina Henize, Gary Sawyer and Brian Moore.

We are discouraged to learn that the clean bills to ban all forms of fracking have not been issued from committee whereas those with a giant loophole to allow matrix acidizing have been. No vote has been taken on the floor. We call on you to either issue the clean bills from committee for a full vote or amend the pending bills to eliminate the loophole for matrix acidizing and get it to the floor for a vote this session.

Nature Coast Conservation, Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group, Women’s March Central Gulf Coast Florida, Hernando County Progressive Caucus and other organizations inserted letters into the mail slot that day at your office. We are also asking you to abandon efforts to build three new toll roads in Florida and for full funding of $300 Million per year for Florida Forever. Details were included in the letters.

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Sweeney stated,

“Having served on the school board, I highly appreciated the work of the screening committee. Many of them are here right now.

They are all experts in their field. We’ve passed through the screening committee. I would hope that you really consider their recommendations as highly as I once did.”

Mr. Sweeney served on the school board 2006-2014.

Laskoski also made comments on Maynard’s past behavior in the classroom.

“The school board cannot pretend that the disciplinary actions taken against him in Oct. 2017 were undeserved.

We cannot pretend that the misguided behavior that prompted numerous complaints during an 8 year period never occurred. Nor can we pretend that he is not joined by others in exile.

From where I stand, this application represents a highly volatile and untenable risk that our district cannot afford.”

Paul Douglas President of Hernando’s NAACP was in favor of the charter school. “I come to you today to say put this school somewhere in this county.

In order to enhance the education of this county you’re going to need something like this.”

The school board unanimously denied Chehuntamo’s charter application ‘for good cause’ during the regular school board meeting on April 23. School Board Attorney Dennis Alfonso will prepare a letter to the Chehuntamo board for the good cause denial with the assistance of the Superintendent and staff.

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resting place on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, where it be-

came part of the Bendickson Reef. The vessel, which may have been purchased from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium may have also been involved in smuggling operations. Its final owner is believed to have died roughly 15 years ago.

No one is really certain.

The old schooner wasn’t merely parked at the marina, it was completely submerged and needed to be emptied of water, oil and fuel contaminants and other contents to allow the vessel to be towed.

Barton took his Ghost Ship idea to the Port Authority, and later to the Army Corps of Engineers for their approval. “It took about a year and a half to get approval,” Barton said.

During this time, members of the Port Authority and community volunteers readied the boat, removing 7-8 dumpsters of debris from the vessel.

Port Authority Chairman Frank Santo commissioned the plaque and affixed it to the stern, giving the stately but badly worn vessel its proper name.

The project was funded by donations of cash and labor, and the Ghost Ship was towed to the reef site by services donated by Tow Boat US and Port Authority member Captain Michael Senker. Moving at a careful pace of 5-7 knots, the tow boat guided the Ghost Ship twenty miles west of Hernando Beach, followed by The Second Wind piloted by Captain Santo. The Second Wind passengers consisted of Port Authority members, and others that volunteered their time and training to this project.

Aquatics Director Keith Kolasa oversaw the process that pumped water into the Ghost Ship that would ultimately sink it. Five other vessels carrying divers and other team members were also in attendance to assist. Also witnessing the event were

Drone footage was taken of the Ghost Ship’s sinking several vessels that happened to be in the area, coming in for a closer look. From one emerged a paddle-boardist, who remained a safe distance from the sinking of the 46foot schooner. An estimated 21 boats were in the area at the time.

It took only 30 minutes to sink the Ghost Ship.

The Bendickson Reef project began in April of 1995 when ten M60 Patton main battle tanks were submerged over an 11 acre area to provide a habitat for fish and other marine life, and serves as a destination for anglers and divers.

In 2017, 600 tons of concrete material was added to the reef.

ABOVE: The schooner’s name plate visible moments before being submerged.

BELOW: Port Authority members and Ghost Ship project volunteers watch as the Ghost Ship is submerged.

ABOVE: The Ghost Ship’s hull gently sinks beneath the surface at Bendickson Reef.

BELOW: The Ghost Ship being towed to its final destination.

BELOW: Hoses fill the schooner’s hull with water in order to sink the vessel.

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School signage project brightens more than walls

on Friday April 12. She remarked that the company Students and teachers at really thought about what Moton Elementary School happens in school and what are beaming with pride. was needed on campus.

That pride is due in part to She explained that many an extensive signage projof the improvements fulfill ect recently completed by a mandatory safety regulalocal company, Accuform. tions.

The community service Lamia Mauriah works project was undertaken in in Accuform’s marketing four phases, with Accuform department. She explained staff working on signage that the Moton project installation during holiday was a little different than breaks since the beginning other school improvement of the school year. projects they have done in Key areas of the school the past, since it was more which received major siginvolved with 4 phases of nage improvements include product installation. the media center, ESE unit, Groups of students gave cafeteria and the outdoor tours of the campus during PE facilities. The custom the unveiling event. made signs appear on trash School Board member cans, poles and bathroom Kay Hatch said, “The doors. The bus pickup students were wonderful area received a new sign ambassadors. They are so to direct students to their proud of their school and buses. A hopscotch like proud of what they are activity pathway outside of learning.”

ESE classrooms provides a April, a fifth grader, said way for students to expend of her school, “It looks a some energy. There is lot better and a lot more giant inspirational signage improved.” in the cafeteria and media “We’re just trying to give center. The various signage back to the community,” provides additional safety, explained Alex Pennington, organization and informaAccuform’s Value Stream tion on campus. Moton Manager. “There are so Elementary’s mascot, the many low grade schools in leopard, also received a Hernando County. We’re much needed makeover. just trying to boost the moJill Renihan, District rale of the kids in some of Director of Safe Schools those low grade schools.” was on hand for the unveilLast year Moton received ing of Moton’s new look a C grade, avoiding drastic

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measures by the state and possible closure. The C letter grade is remarkable considering that amidst the testing period last year, the entire teaching staff was notified of termination for the 2018-2019 school year.

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Storytime - EH 5/1/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

“WooooSaaahh” Wednesdays - BV 5/1/2019 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Escape your hectic day and bring your bag lunch for a little drop in art therapy.

Financial Management Series - WH 5/1/2019 2 - 4PM This month’s topic: Calendar-Based Budgeting Medicare 101 - BV 5/1/2019 2 - 3PM For people new to Medicare or anyone who would like a better understanding of how the program works. A fun discussion with plenty of time for questions.

Understanding the Basics of Social Security Planning and Long Term Care Planning - BV 5/1/2019 3 - 4PM Understanding the latest strategies in protecting your retirement portfolio from catastrophic Long Term Care expenses.

Kool Krafts - SH 5/1/2019 4 - 5:30 PM Registration is open All supplies provided. Registration required.

May 2 Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - WH 5/2/2019 10:30 AM - 12PM Topic: The Shady Side of Your Landscape Toddler Storytime -SH 5/2/2019 10:30 AM - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - SH 5/2/2019 11:15 AM - 12PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Writers Workshop - EH 5/2/2019 1 - 3PM Free and open to the public - meets every other Thursday. All levels of experience from beginners to published authors.

Our group is on-going and continuous, join at any time.

Bring pen Medicare 101 - SH 5/2/2019 2 - 3PM For people new to Medicare or anyone who would like a better understanding of how the program works. A fun discussion with plenty of time for questions.

Understanding the Basics of Social Security Planning and Long Term Care Planning - SH 5/2/2019 3 - 4PM Understanding the latest strategies in protecting your retirement portfolio from catastrophic Long Term Care expenses.

May 3 Baby Storytime - WH 5/3/2019 10 - 10:30 AM A Storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

Help With Public Benefit Applications - BV 5/3/2019 10AM - 12PM First come first serve public benefit application help.

Toddler Storytime - WH 5/3/2019 10:30 - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

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

History and Biography Book discussion - BV 5/3/2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Please join us to discuss “Dorothy In a Man’s World: A Victorian Woman Physician’s Trials and Triumphs”, by Peter Dawson.

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 5/3/2019 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only.

Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

Signing for Everyday Living - SH 5/3/2019 12:30 - 2PM SEFL is a crash course in basic ASL for learners at any skill level.

Tech Tutors - SH 5/3/2019 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!

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IN, OUT & ABOUT

Meeting the People that manage the Withlacoochee State Forest ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Just a little over 10 miles from Hernando/Citrus County line, the Citrus tract consists of over 50,000 acres with three main trailheads: Holder Mine, Tillis Hill and Mutual Mine. At Mutual Mine, State Land Forester Daniel Taylor showed me what his job entails with the Florida Forest Service.

His job is to manage timber. He has to know about all the timber within the Withlacoochee State Forest. He has to be knowledgeable in every variety of pine and hardwood as well as how to keep the forest healthy.

“We inventory 10% of the forest every year,” Taylor said. “We have a computer database of the volumes and different timber stands we have, that way we know what is out there so we can manage it.”

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Forest Inventory: A forest inventory or cruise determines the location of timber and estimates its quantity by species, product potential, size, quality, or other characteristics. A cruise may be conducted for land acquisition or sale, a timber sale, or other objectives.

A cruise can also assist in assessing other forest values such as wildlife habitat (mast, crops, snags, wetlands, dens, nests, thickets, etc.), watershed, recreational opportunities, or other management opportunities that exist on the property.

Source:http://www. sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ florida_forestry_information/forest_management/inventory.html ••• Surveying the woods by foot as well as GIS data (Geographic Information Systems) help foresters estimate how much timber occupies the forest. A timber stand is any sized

Part III — Timber

area within the forest that has trees of a similar species, size and age.

Having that information available helps Taylor know which stands are in need of thinning. Thinning involves removing a mixture of hardwoods and pines. If the crowns (tops of trees) are blocking the sunlight from reaching the understory, there is too much shade and will diminish the growth of the pines. If thinning is not conducted, then trees become too dense and may become vulnerable to disease and insect infestation. Allowing sunlight to reach the understory can improve forest health as well as wildlife habitat.

“The basic reason why we thin stands are so they don’t get overgrown,” Taylor said. “If you don’t thin the stands out they will overgrow and the hardwood (oak trees) will actually take over pine stands,” explained Taylor.

Another part of Daniel’s job is timber sales, timber sales range from 90 to 500

State Land Forester Daniel Taylor observes the canopy within a dense area that is marked for thinning.

A logging company tractor equipped with a grabber is used to haul cut timber.

acres. This is an important aspect of his job, by providing sufficient timber to lumber companies.

The sale that is currently active in Citrus is just under 500 acres within the Mutual Mine area.

As in this case, some instances the stands will be clear cut, meaning all the pine trees will be removed as well as some hardwoods, which are used for mulch.

“This is a salvage sale,” Taylor said. “We did a prescribed burn earlier last summer and I went into inventory and noticed bugs (tree feeding insects) and a lot of dying trees.”

A lot of factors were considered with this particular stand, a lack of rain, density of hardwoods and stress. Clearing this area will bring new fresh growth of wildflowers, new pine growth and the opportunity of planting new longleaf seedlings.

Before any work,

Cut timber from a harvest. Stumps also provide habitat for wildlife.

whether it is timber sales, putting in a fence or road, the forester will have to complete an environmental assessment of that area.

“Anything that is going to disturb the forest out here, we conduct an environmental assessment,” Taylor said. “I have to say whether it is going to affect a hiking trail or a red-cockaded woodpecker cluster.”

Once the loggers and foresters plan a harvest,

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the loggers will create a path to haul out the cut timber. When the logging has been completed, Daniel will have the loggers block the entrance.

“If I can close it off for a short amount of time and give this road enough time to rejuvenate itself, eventually it will disappear,” Taylor said.

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FUN FOR THE KIDS!

Our Kid Zone is designed to keep the kids busy and send them home wore out.

Over 150 Vendors!

THE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP: Saturday April 27th 12-2pm Randy McNeeley 2pm HYL Cheerleading 3-5 pm Coverfire 2:20-3 p.m. John Hindman and The Mustang Mafia 5-7 pm Tyler Creek Road

APRIL 27TH 10 A.M. TILL 9 P.M. APRIL 28TH 10 A.M. TILL 6 P.M.

“Best Little Festival in Florida”

Saturday at 7 p.m.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

by Nuthin Fancy

Pony Rides Rock Climbing

CHECK OUT Total Care Blueberry Lane.

You will get to see the many ways to use BLUEBERRIES. • Blueberry Pie • Blueberry Shortcake • Blueberry Cheesecake • Blueberry Jam • Blueberry Honey • Blueberry Plants

and much more!

Sunday April 28th 12- 1 p.m Leesburg Blues Brothers 2-4 p.m Rebel Soul 4-5 p.m. Shadow Ridge

New this year is...

“The Butterfly Encounter” Kids can interact with live butterflies and learn how important the are to our World. Courtesy of Dr. Tim Terlep

WHERE: 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave. Brooksville https://brooksvilleblueberryfestival.com

Sunday at 5 p.m.

Brooksville’s very own Heather Gillis www.HeatherGillisBand.com

The Miss and Mr. Brooksville Blueberry Festival Pageant begins at 10AM, April 27th at the Brooksville Bandshell at Hernando Park.

Call (352) 556-8297 for more info.

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April 26- May 2, 2019

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

THE HERNANDO

SpORTSmAN'S Club

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

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

HUNTERS Education Classes

RANGE HOURS

Monthly Firearms classes for CCW

HOGAN LAW FIRM CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, MAY 4, 7AM TO 3PM We are excited to announce that Chapters Health Foundation in support of HPH Hospice will be the beneficiary of the 10th Annual Hogan Law Firm Charitable Fishing Tournament.

Please join us for a beautiful day of fishing, including breakfast and lunch and an awards banquet.

The Hogan Law Firm

believes in HPH Hospice and its mission and feels that the organization is worthy of benefiting from this charitable event. The

SAT. & SUN 9AM-3PM

portunities and join us in support of HPH Hospice.

Please visit http://www. hlf-fishingtournament.com for more information.

MOM PROM UNDER THE BIG TOP, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 6PM TO 9PM

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

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past nine tournaments have raised over $180,000 for HPH Hospice. We hope you will consider the potential sponsorship op-

Mom Prom Under The Big Top, Mother Son Dance! All ages welcome!

Mark your calendars for an awesome event. More information to come. Tickets will go on sale April 8th. $25 a couple and $12 for each additional child/ adult. Tickets will go fast.

If we have tickets left they will be $35 at the door and $15 for each additional child/adult.

This dance befits Trail Life Troop 2018 with Hillside Baptist Church.

Trail Life USA partners with churches and parents across America as the premier national character development organization for young men which produces the next generation of godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens.

opportunity to bring the community together to become better prepared to face the upcoming hurricane season beginning June 1! #HernandoPre-

pares #MovingForward.

20 N Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA (map)

The Jerome Brown Community Center is located at 99 Jerome Brown Pl, Brooksville, Florida 34601

HURRICANE & SAFETY EXPO SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 7:30AM Join Hernando County Emergency Management (EM) at its annual Hurricane & Safety Expo on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

The Expo will feature a panel of local TV meteorologists, public safety displays, SKYWARN® training, vendor tables, freebies and a chance to win a FREE generator! Tickets will be given to those attending the meteorologist panel discussion at noon (must be present to win).

This event is fun for the whole family! It will even

feature a Hurri-Kids Zone filled with exciting activities for the kids such as face painting, snow cones, a bounce house and more!

The Expo is EM’s

MUD ENDEAVOR, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019 From 9am to 12pm at 29251 Wildlife Ln, Brooksville, FL 34602, The birthplace of Mud Endeavor, this unique location in the Central Florida area gives us extreme terrain that is taboo to Florida’s topography.

With 100-foot elevation changes, this run brings a whole new aspect to mud obstacle course racing. It all started in 2012 when Mud Endeavor launched our very first mud run here at this location.

Since then, things have just taken off. In 2019, we are returning to our favorite place with an entirely new course layout. It will be as if we have never been here before. This location has access to lots of water, so therefore we

can make lots of mud, so much mud, in fact, that often shoes become victim to the unforgiving suction. And the best part is that friends and family can watch you trudge through all this mud!

Contact: 352-588-0323

Lecture: “Booth’s Confederate Connections”

Florida Cattle Ranching: Five Centuries of Tradition Folklorist Bob Stone’s

multi-media presentation explores and celebrates

the history and culture of the nation’s oldest cattle ranching state from the colonial period to the 21st century.

Captivating backstories

Inconvenient truths

Skeletons in the closet

The ultimate secret hidden in plain sight since 1908

WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 2019, 6:30 pm WHERE:

GFWC Historic Brooksville Woman’s Club 131 S. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601 COST:

FREE to the Public

For more information, please visit: www.HernandoPast.org This program is sponsored by the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the Florida Department State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

The Florida Humanities Council partners with community organizations around the state. Support for the Speaker Series is provided by the Florida Humanities Council with funds from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs.

Retired Texas judge Sandy Prindle will present a program at the Salishan retirement Center at 191 Astaire, Spring Hill, Florida on April 30th, at 3:30 pm on the Abraham Lincoln assassination.

er on April 6th to the Surratt Society in Washington D. C. The Surratt Society is an association of Lincoln assassination students, scholars, researchers and authors.

His new book “Booth’s Confederate Connections” will present proof of Confederate complicity. Prindle’s book’s forward was Order now written by Civil War History Professor Steven Woodworth of TCU. Woodworth has $24.99 a doctor’s degree from Rice University.

The program is about one and a half hours in length with a ten minute break in the middle.

You can get an autographed copy of his Autographed book for 24.95 + tax at the end of the by program.

RSVP to Jennifer FergusonAuthor at the Salishan Retirement Center 352 200 2218

plus shipping

Prindle has been lecturing on this subject for 35 years and was a featured speak-

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Business & Community Briefs Call for Art “A Summer Road Trip” The UPTOWN Art Gallery at the Brooksville City Hall would be pleased to have you submit 3-5 pieces of your artwork on May 4, 2019. In the Summer time when it is hot and steamy we all dream of going somewhere cooler. Here are a few examples; going to the beach, going out on a boat, taking a cruise with a friend, having a tall cool icy drink. A trip up to the mountains always sounds relaxing or, just watching the clouds go by from a hammock. It could be for a day, week or a month. To make my point, it is considered a Road Trip.

Fun pieces, serious pieces, or your favorite type of work, anything goes. You may have created a fun cartoon or a serious portrait, your pets or you may love Landscapes and flowers. You may be an impressionist or pour your colors onto the canvas.

The artwork must be submitted on May 4, 2019, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Be creative and have fun. All mediums are welcome, including 3-D art if you have any. We do have display cases to lock smaller items up in (for security).

All artwork should be gallery ready to hang, with a wire securely attach to the back of the work with 2 eye hooks. A card should be attached to the back or bottom of your work with your name, the medium you used, and the price you want for your work. If the piece is not for sale, please state that also. Student work is welcome.

Please note: The pick-up date for “Blueberries” will be May 4, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The artwork in the gallery is for sale. Perhaps you will find that special piece that you cannot live without?

The Uptown Gallery at the Brooksville City Hall is open to the public from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Daily except Holidays. We are located at 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601 For More Information Please Contact Judith McIntire, Art Gallery Coordinator at 352-5403811 or 207-809-9066 Email: cityart@cityofbrooksville.us Uptown Gallery Plein Aire Paint Out April 19-28, 2019 The Uptown Art Gallery at the Brooksville City Hall is pleased to announce the Second Annual Plein Air Paint-Out. This will be an “on location” painting event sponsored by the Brooksville Blueberry Festival and the City of Brooksville.

The final presentation and judging will be at Brooksville City Hall on Sunday April 28th at 3:00 P.M. On Friday, April 19, 2019 from 1:00P.M. to 4:00P.M., we will formally sign in the artists and stamp all paper, canvas, etc.

Bring all that you will use.

This is done to ensure that we know the work is completed within the 7 days of the event.

Area maps will be provided so you can become familiar with the city and the county. All participants must be responsible for their own well-being and that of their artwork. The Brooksville Main Street Program and the City of Brooksville will not be responsible for any injury or loss.

Painting must be done during any or all of Saturday April 20th through Friday April 26th, and all artwork must be done in Hernando County.

Paintings must be done without the aid of photography. Artists’ work must be turned in to City Hall on Friday, April 26th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. We will ask that you frame 2 paintings for judging. Please be prepared with all of your framing needs. Bring the finished pieces to the Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Avenue no later than 4:00P.M. on Friday April 26th.

The awards will be presented at the Brooksville City Hall on Sunday April 28, 2019 at 3:00P.M. There will be monetary awards of $300.00 for First Place, $200.00 for Second Place, $100.00 for Third Place and three awards of $50.00 for Honorable Mention.

The cost to the participant will be a non-refundable fee of $35.00. Registration fee includes a T-shirt. T-Shirt may not be available for late entrants. All work submitted will be on display at the Uptown Gallery at the Brooksville City Hall, where the artwork will be offered For Sale. All participating artists are invited to paint during

Brooksville Blueberry Festival to promote the Festival. All work must be picked up at the Brooksville City Hall on May 10, 2019 between 9:00A.M. and 12:00P.M. If you wish to book a space for the Brooksville Blueberry Festival, please contact John Lee at JohnLee@Activefoodservice.com.

We strongly advise early registration to ensure participation. You can send the attached form with a check for $25.00 ($35.00 if after April 10, 2019).

For registration form, contact: Judith McIntire, Art Gallery Coordinator at CityArt@cityofbrooksville.us or call 207-809-9066 or 352-540-3811.

prize team for the last tournament was awarded $1,000 in cash. All proceeds from the tournament benefit HPH Hospice. The event’s Title Sponsor is The Hogan Law Firm, LLC. Other sponsors include: Topline Automotive Engineering, Inc., Chick-fil-A, and Sonny’s BBQ. Since its inception The Hogan Law Firm Charity Fishing Tournament has raised more than $180,000 to benefit HPH Hospice. Since 1984, HPH Hospice has offered quality, compassionate hospice care to everyone in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. In February 2015, the organization became an affiliate of Chapters Health System that allowed access to a greater depth of clinical expertise and resources.

Workday at NCBG, Hernando Chapter Florida Native Plant Society Saturday, April 27 8:30am – 12:00pm Nature Coast Botanical Garden & Nursery 1489 Parker Ave, Spring Hill, FL 34606, USA Description:Please join the team as we pull together at the Florida Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the Nature Coast Botanical Garden. We want our area to offer visitors the opportunity to see a variety native plants and get ideas for what they could grow in their yards. What we’ll do: We’ll help clear walkways so visitors can circumnavigate without getting hit in the face with branches, and trim up or cut back trees and bushes that have overgrown areas to block light to some important plants.

We will weed the demonstration garden area and will continue to remove camphor seedlings, noxious vines, and invasive exotic weeds everywhere they dwell. Logistics: Arrive any time after 8:30 am, work until noon. Bring your hand clippers, trowel, and loppers, a hand saw would be helpful too. Be sure to bring gloves, hat and water. Wear sunscreen and bug repellent.

Long sleeves and pants reduce the itches and scratches!

Grand Opening- PHP Help Center Hope you can attend this monumental day of celebration of a project that spanned three years in the making. The hours are from 10:AM to 2:PM on Tuesday, May 7th with the Chamber’s Ribbon cutting at Noon. There will be tours of the facility, staff to answer questions and refreshments. The Center will be home to our four programs dealing with hunger, provide referral to other help organizations, services for the homeless and a myriad of training programs. We hope to see you there.

Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines theme for April will be “Pilgrimage” and will include the following series of programs: 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.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Workshop Free Class: The Shady Side of Your Landscape Residents are invited to attend “The Shady Side of Your Landscape” on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the West Hernando Library located at 6335 Blackbird Avenue in Brooksville. Participants will learn how to turn a dark and shady area in their yard into a beautiful oasis. Appropriate plants and techniques will be discussed. No registration necessary.

Holocaust Remembrance: Join us as we commemorate Yom HaShoah on Wednesday, May 1st at 7:30pm for a Holocaust Memorial Day Service to chant songs and prayers of healing as we honor and remember the victims of the Holocaust. It is free and the public is welcome.

Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St. Spring Hill

10TH ANNUAL HOGAN LAW FIRM CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT HPH HOSPICE, A CHAPTERS HEALTH AFFILIATE The 10th Annual Hogan Law Firm Charity Fishing Tournament to benefit HPH Hospice (Hospice), a Chapters Health Affiliate, casts off on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from Bayport, Florida.

The event begins at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast provided by Chick-Fil-A. The Awards Dinner, sponsored and catered by Sonny’s BBQ, will immediately follow the tournament. Event details, rules, and angler registration forms are available at www.hlf-fishingtournament.com or you may email ANord@hoganlawfirm.com or call 352-799-8423 for more information.

Angler registration is $100 per angler.

Although pre-registration is encouraged, angler registrations will be accepted the morning of the event. All anglers receive an angler gift bag, angler shirt, and breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cash prizes are paid to the top three teams. The first

May 11 is Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive — the largest one-day food drive in the nation.

Led by letter carriers represented by the National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO), with help from rural letter carriers, other postal employees and other volunteers, the drive has delivered more than one billion pounds of food the past 25 years.

Carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in post offices and deliver them to local community food banks, pantries and shelters. Nearly 1,500 NALC branches in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands are involved.

The United States Postal Service, National Association of Letter Carriers, National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, AFL-CIO, United Way, Valassis and Valpak Direct Marketing Systems are all supporting this year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

To donate, just place a box or can of non-perishable food next to your mailbox before your letter carrier delivers mail on the second Saturday in May. The carrier will do the rest. The food is sorted, and delivered to an area food bank or pantry, where it is available for needy families.

With 42 million people facing hunger every day in America, including 13 million children, this drive is one way you can help those in your own city or town who need help.

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens: Don’t forget Mother’s day May 12th. 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 Benefit dinner for Tim Goodman, SAT MAY 11 2019 FROM 12 NOON TILL 5 PM HELD AT VFW POST 9236 LOCATED AT 3435 SHOAL LINE BLVD HERNANDO BEACH, TIM IS A MEMBER OF THE AUXILLARY HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH 4 STAGE CANCER TREATMENT COST ARE VERY HIGH SO THIS BENEFIT WILL HELP COVER THE COST 100% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO TIM HEALTH & WELLNESS -------

Mon, May 13, 2019; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT Location PHSC - North Campus 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd.; Brooksville, FL 34601 This free event provides a forum for individuals, behavioral health communities and congregations to discuss substance abuse and suicide.

Faith-based leaders, educators, behavioral health providers and experts in mental health counseling will discuss solutions for battling depression, suicide, and substance abuse. In addition to a panel discussion featuring mental health experts, breakout sessions will outline specific issues and explore solutions.

Summit Mission “To engage and empower individuals, pastors and congregations, and public and private agencies to unite for a discussion about mental health, substance abuse, wellness and recovery. Bridging the faith-based and local clinical communities to evaluate and identify needs and resources will assist not only our students, but all residents in Pasco and Hernando counties,” Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., PHSC president.

County Residents, Business Leaders & Providers Invited to Share their Views on Local Health Hernando County Health Needs Assessment survey site active March 18 to May 26 Spring Hill, Fla.— Hernando County community members, healthcare providers and business leaders are invited to share their views on local health and healthcare by taking a 10-minute survey.

WellFlorida Council is conducting the surveys on behalf of the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County from March 18 to May 26, 2019. The surveys are available at www.

WellFlorida.org (select “Survey”). Community Member survey participants may enter to win a $30 gift card upon completing the survey. To receive a printed version of the surveys, or for additional information, call or email Chris Abarca at cabarca@wellflorida.org or 352-727-3767.

Survey results, along with research and health related data, will be used to assess the region’s most pressing health needs. This information will be made available in fall 2019 in the report Hernando County Community Health Needs Assessment.

WellFlorida Council is the region’s local health council and consultant for health causes.

--------SUMMER CAMPS: Pioneer Day Camp Dade Battlefield Historic State Park June 10 – 14, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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.

CSI Summer Camp at Saint Leo University June 16 - 22 Looking for clues, analyzing blood spatter, and lifting fingerprints are all part of a summer camp Saint Leo University is offering June 16 – 22 at its main campus, north of Tampa, FL. Rising high-school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to delve into the world of CSI— crime scene investigation and to get a hands-on and behind-the-scenes experience of evidence collection, documentation and preservation as they work a variety of mock crime scenes.

Campers will enjoy life in a residence hall and join other campers for meals, swimming, movies, and a variety of other evening activities.A $500 deposit is due at registration with the balance paid in full on or before Tuesday, April 30. The camp is open to rising high school juniors and seniors ages 15 to 18, with parental consent. Deposits are nonrefundable.

For more information, contact Nikki Heister at Nikki.heister@saintleo.edu or call (352) 5888487.

LIFE, Spirit, Wellness: Bridging Faith & Behavioral Health Communities

tV’s Best Bets April 28 - mAy 1 Sunday, April 28 MLB Baseball: Cleveland at Houston ESPN, 7pm Live Sunday Night Baseball features the finale of a four-game set between the Houston Astros and the Cleveland Indians at Houston’s Minute Maid Park.

80s in the Sand AXS TV, 8pm Series Finale!

The series signs off as Alan Hunter reminisces with Wang Chung and Cutting Crew, followed by a special performance. Also, Taylor Dayne joins Downtown Julie Brown for a candid conversation before rocking the festival crowd with some of her biggest hits.

Killing Eve: “Desperate Times” BBC America & AMC, 8pm Villanelle (Jodie Comer) decides to take matters into her own hands on a trip to Amsterdam in the new episode “Desperate Times.”

Meanwhile, Eve (Sandra Oh) and her new team make a break in their case after another dead body is discovered.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta: “Porsha’s Having a Baby” Bravo, 8pm Porsha is engaged to the love of her life and expecting her first child. However, her fairytale ending is not without its share of drama, and she and Dennis soon realize that they may be in over their heads. In an effort to garner the support they desperately need, they decide to bring in reinforcements — their mothers.

The Red Line CBS, 8pm New Series!

This eight-episode event series follows three very different Chicago families as they journey toward hope and healing after the fatal shooting of an innocent African-American doctor by a white police officer connects them all.

Noah Wyle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Noel Fisher, Howard Charles, Aliyah Royale and Michael Patrick Thornton lead an incredible cast in this drama from executive producers Greg Berlanti (The CW’s Arrowverse) and Oscar nominee Ava DuVernay (13th). The series premieres with two episodes tonight.

Supergirl: “American Dreamer” The CW, 8pm As Kara (Melissa Benoist) doggedly works as a reporter to clear Supergirl’s name, Dreamer (Nicole Maines) picks up the slack as National City’s protector, which leads to a showdown with Ben Lockwood (Sam Witwer). James (Mehcad Brooks) takes drastic measures to relieve his PTSD. World of Dance: “Divisional Final” NBC, 8pm The top three acts from each division (12 acts total) will compete for a spot in the World Final. The judges will score each act’s performance based on their artistry, precision and athleticism. The top scoring act from each division will

be one step closer to winning $1 million. Freestyle hip-hop dancer and entertainer tWitch serves as guest mentor for the Upper Team Division while Jennifer mentors the Junior Team Division, Derek mentors the Junior Division and NE-YO mentors the Upper Division.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?

TLC, 8pm Season Premiere!

Are your favorite newlyweds still living the dream? Eh. The fourth season of the “whatever happened to?” spinoff checks in on six couples, including Ashley and her much younger husband, Jay — who has been talking to several other women on a dating app.

Charmed: “Power of Four” The CW, 9pm With Harry (Rupert Evans) still missing, Mel (Melonie Diaz), Macy (Madeleine Mantock) and Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) devise a plan that requires them to ask for Tessa’s (guest star Chloe Bridges) help.

Deep State EPIX, 9pm Season Premiere!

Season 2 delves deeper into the murky and political world of the deep state. Having failed in the Middle East, the shadowy powers now turn their attention to sub-Saharan Africa and the scramble to plunder its natural resources — the first dirty war over clean energy.

The season also promises origin stories for some of the characters introduced in Season 1. Walton Goggins (Justified, Vice Principals) joins the cast as Nathan Miller, an ex-CIA operative brought in as a fixer for the deep state.

Morning Show Mysteries: Death

by Design Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

Chef Billie Blessings’ best friend Marian is hired to redecorate the TV studio, but when Marian’s twin sister is murdered, Billie (Holly Robinson Peete) investigates to clear her friend and find the real killer. Meanwhile, Billie’s relationship with Ian (Rick Fox) faces uncertainty when she believes his ex-wife is back in the picture.

Billions: “Infinite Game” Showtime, 9pm The war between vengeful mentor and mentee heats up when Axe (Damian Lewis) and Wendy (Maggie Siff) plan a new attack on Taylor (Asia Kate Dillon). A favor Chuck (Paul Giamatti) did while seeking allies in his bid for state attorney general returns to haunt him.

NCIS: Los Angeles: “The One That Got Away” CBS, 10pm Callen’s (Chris O’Donnell) onetime love interest Anna Kolchek (Bar Paly) — former ATF agent and convicted murderer — escapes from prison. Complicated!

Collector’s Call: “The Wizard of Oz” MeTV, 10pm Host Lisa Whelchel meets Walter Krueger and examines his astounding collection of Wizard of Oz memorabilia. When Krueger

is offered a long-sought item that would be the perfect addition to his collection, it comes with a catch that would cost him one of his most prized items.

Good Girls: “One Last Time” NBC, 10pm Stan (Reno Wilson) faces the consequences for his role in Ruby’s (Retta) criminal dealings.

Meanwhile, Dean (Matthew Lillard) gives Beth (Christina Hendricks) an ultimatum, and Greg (guest star Zach Gilford) clashes with Annie’s (Mae Whitman) new boyfriend.

Monday, April 29 The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story ABC, 8pm This two-hour special shares the amazing journey of Queen and Adam Lambert’s pairing, which officially began in 2012. Lambert and Queen intersected when Lambert first performed with the band, singing “We Are the Champions” as one of only two finalists on Season 8 of American Idol, an opportunity that led to his current role as lead singer of Queen + Adam Lambert.

The Voice: “Live Top 24 Performances” NBC, 8pm Live The Top 24 artists perform in front of the coaches for their chance at a spot in the Top 13. All 24 artists will perform live.

Nature: American Spring LIVE: Birth and Rebirth PBS, 8pm Witness the change of seasons in real time. In iconic locations with varied ecosystems, a diverse group of researchers and citizen scientists investigate how a wide range of organisms responds to the coming of spring.

Man With a Plan: “Clean Country Living” CBS, 8:30pm Jessica St. Clair guest-stars as Andi’s (Liza Snyder) successful and sophisticated sister in the new episode “Clean Country Living.”

Vanderpump Rules: “Rules of Engagement” Bravo, 9pm Season Finale!

In the Season 7 finale, Jax and Brittany celebrate their engagement at an elaborate fairy-tale themed party, even as Brittany’s father expresses doubts about his future son-in-law. Ariana confronts Lisa Vanderpump about not respecting Tom and Tom as business partners, while Brittany must inform Lala that she’s excluded from her wedding party.

Arrow: “Confessions” The CW, 9pm When they learn of an upcoming attack on the city, Team Arrow calls Roy Harper (Colton Haynes) to help them stop the Ninth Circle.

However, things go awry and there is massive collateral damage. As Captain of the SCPD, Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) investigates what happened in an episode that takes on a true crime narrative and tone.

Hostile Planet: “Deserts”

National Geographic, 9pm Hyenas, meerkats and sand-dwelling spiders are among the inhabitants who deal with the sun’s intensity in the hottest, driest climate on Earth. The new episode “Deserts” follows these creatures through a single day in this arid, unforgiving landscape.

Korea: The Never-Ending War PBS, 9pm Often considered a “forgotten war,” the Korean War was an important turning point in world history that still reverberates today.

The Fix: “Ghost Whisperer” ABC, 10pm Sevvy (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) begins to have hallucinations about his departed ex, Jessica (Taylor Kalupa), while her disgruntled sister, Lindsay (Molly C. Quinn), tries to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, the police find a homeless man wearing a jacket that belonged to Sevvy, and things escalate with Maya’s (Robin Tunney) stalker.

Knightfall: “Blood Drenched Stone” History, 10pm King Philip (Ed Stoppard) launches a massive attack on the Chartres Temple, igniting a battle that will determine the fate of the Knights Templar.

The Enemy Within: “Chigorin” NBC, 10pm When a group of contractors working for the CIA is murdered on board their chartered plane, Keaton (Morris Chestnut) and his team discover there are secrets the CIA is keeping from the FBI regarding Tal. Shepherd’s (Jennifer Carpenter) ex-husband (guest star Noah Bean) finds out that Hannah (Sophia Gennusa) has been lying to him and visiting Shepherd regularly.

Tuesday, April 30 American Housewife: “Field Trippin’” ABC, 8pm Fearing she’s spending too much time at the office and away from the family, Katie (Katy Mixon) volunteers to chaperone Anna-Kat’s (Julia Butters) school field trip to make up for lost time. Meanwhile, Greg (Diedrich Bader) takes a creative approach to parenting when he catches Taylor (Meg Donnelly) and Oliver (Daniel DiMaggio) in a lie.

The Big Interview: “Cyndi Lauper” AXS TV, 8pm Pop pioneer Cyndi Lauper sits down for a conversation with Dan Rather.

NCIS: “Judge, Jury…”

CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Judge, Jury…,” Kasie (Diona Reasonover) uses DNA evidence to solve a 30-year-old murder case, but a loophole in the legal system may set the suspect free.

The Flash: “Gone Rogue” The CW, 8pm Barry (Grant Gustin) continues to struggle with how he feels about Nora’s (Jessica Parker Kennedy)

betrayal. Brie Larvan (guest star Emily Kinney), Joss Jackam (guest star Reina Hardesty) and Peter Merkel (guest star Troy James) return to Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco (Carlos Valdes) makes a bold decision.

“Short Shorts,” by trying to prove to them that he’s a “true farmer.”

Meanwhile, when Rio (Lake Bell) finally gets Constance (Pam Grier) to open up to her, and she discovers that Constance has a liking for Rudy (Ed Begley Jr.).

On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us HBO, 8pm New Series!

This six-part docuseries premieres tonight with back-to-back episodes and airs over three consecutive nights. The series follows the members of the sketch-comedy troupe Asperger’s Are Us as they embark on a cross-country tour.

The four members of the comedy team met over a decade ago while attending a camp for kids with autism, and live their lives unapologetically, with the goals of making people laugh and shattering misconceptions about life as “Aspies.”

Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole A&E, 10pm New Series!

This raw eight-part original docuseries tells the individual stories of eight previously convicted child offenders sentenced to mandatory life terms without parole who are now seeking resentencing. While some may be resentenced to life, others could be immediately released or given a new sentence that makes them eligible for parole.

The first episode profiles 14-yearold Aaron, who shot his neighbor, 14-year-old Alana, in her home in Harlem, Ga. Aaron was sentenced to life without parole at 15, but now 21-year-old Aaron is appealing his sentence.

The Village: “Couldn’t Not Love You” NBC, 8pm As the dust settles on last night’s revelation, the residents of the Village find themselves trying to put together the pieces. black-ish: “FriDre Night Lights” ABC, 9pm Get ready for another very special episode of black-ish — and this time, you might need a helmet. Tonight, the ABC sitcom, which has a knack for exploring complicated, divisive issues with a light touch, tackles an American institution: football. When Jack (Miles Brown) lands a spot on the middle school team, he and dad Dre (Anthony Anderson) are stoked. Alas, mom Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) doesn’t share their enthusiasm.

FBI: “What Lies Beneath” CBS, 9pm OA (Zeeko Zaki) is tested when he’s assigned to security detail for a controversial senior leader from Egypt in the new episode “What Lies Beneath.”

The 100: “Sanctum” The CW, 9pm Season Premiere!

Still reeling after receiving Monty’s (Christopher Larkin) message, a small group goes down to explore the mysterious new planet.

Back on the Mothership, several members of Wonkru face the consequences of their decisions.

The Voice: “Live Top 24 Eliminations” NBC, 9pm Live America will vote eight artists through, and each coach will have one save. “Fifth Coach” Bebe Rexha will appear to support the final two Comeback Artists as they perform live for a chance to re-enter the competition as part of the Top 13 through the Instant Save.

The winning artist will then indicate which team he or she would like to join.

Bless This Mess: “The Return of Short Shorts” ABC, 9:30pm Mike (Dax Shepard) attempts to fit in with the Coffee Boys in order to get rid of his old nickname,

NCIS: New Orleans: “Chaos Theory” CBS, 10pm The NCIS team investigates a deadly bombing at a military museum event in the new episode “Chaos Theory.”

New Amsterdam: “Preventable” NBC, 10pm Max (Ryan Eggold) is forced to reckon with his diagnosis in a new way as things become more difficult for him. Meanwhile, Reynolds (Jocko Sims) is forced to address what could have gone wrong in a recent surgery.

Wednesday, May 1 Knock Down the House Netflix Also being released in select theaters today, this documentary follows the efforts of candidates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin on their respective campaign trails during the historic 2018 midterm elections. The film won the Audience Award: U.S. Documentary and the Festival Favorite Award at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.

Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses Discovery Channel, 7pm In honor of Yom HaShoah, which is also known as Holocaust Memorial Day and is commemorated in the U.S. on May 1 this year, this one-hour special airs as part of the USC Shoah Foundation’s 25th anniversary commemoration and its Stronger Than Hate initiative.

The documentary features heroic veterans who vividly share, in their own words, their emotional experiences during the liberation of Nazi concentration camps near the end of World War II. The Goldbergs: “Mom Trumps Willow” ABC, 8pm After Adam (Sean Giambrone) decides to see Willow instead of spending Mother’s Day with Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey),

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benefits Special Olympics Florida. This year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 29, at The Arc Nature Coast, located at 6495 Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill.

Veterans and First Responders H.E.A.T Factory The run/walk will begin at The Arc and travel south on Mariner Free Lunch & Learn Presentation Boulevard (on the sidewalk) to Spring Hill Elementary School (apFriday, April 26, 2019 at 11 AM – 1 PM proximately one mile) - and then return back to The Arc. The Arc Veterans’ HEAT Factory will have buses available to provide transportation back to The 16230 Aviation Loop Dr., Brooksville, Florida 34604 Arc for any athletes who may not be able to make it back (uphill).

Free lunch and learn for veterans and first responders as well Those interested in participating in the event should arrive early as those who want to learn more about PTSD and the HEAT to register. There is no cost to participate in the 2 mile run/walk.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run t-shirts and hats will be available Old Time Music Jamboree for purchase at the event. The cost is $15 per shirt and $10 per April 26, 2019, 6:00pm – April 28, 2019, 9:00pm Sertoma Youth Ranch 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, Florida 34602 hat. Most sizes from Small to XXL are still available. All money collected benefits Special Olympics Florida athletes in Hernando Description: The Old Time Jamboree is an opportunity for us to gather together for some bangin’ and sawin’ out tunes, and County. For more information about the Law Enforcement Torch just makin’ a joyous racket together! The Jamboree begins on Run, or how to participate, please call Michael Terry, Community Friday night with a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm. Bring something Relations Specialist, at 352-797-3608. to share, meet and greet. There will be lots of jamming and May 4 learning. All skill levels welcome. Contact Carol Whisler if you would be interested in volunteering to help with registration Little Miss Dynamite will be performing at Brookridge, 8150 and/or other duties during the event. (CarolWhisler@Yahoo. com) Campsite locations are first come, first served. Old Time Hampton St, Brooksville on May 4 from 7 to 10 p.m., Dance music from the 50’s to the 80’s. Ladies and Gents don your best Hats musicians from all over the state of Florida get together for jamming and a fiddle/banjo contest with cash prizes. Saturday, for the airing of the Kentucky Derby at 6:45 pm. BYOB, Coffee and April 27, 2019 1:00 PM Fiddle/Banjo duet contest. More info at Ice provided. Tickets $7 at the door. Call Val at 352-616-0242 to reserve choice seats. flafiddlers.wordpress.com Hogan Law Firm Charity Fishing Tournament WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2019 7am – 3pm WHERE: Bayport, FL 34607, USA (map) Brooksville Blueberry Festival Description: We are excited to announce that Chapters Health WHEN: April 27 10AM-9PM; April 28 10AM to 6PM Foundation in support of HPH Hospice will be the beneficiary of WHERE: 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave; Brooksville the 10th Annual Hogan Law Firm Charitable Fishing Tournament.

For the 9th year the city of Brooksville will be home to a spring Please join us for a beautiful day of fishing, including breakfast Blueberry Festival. The Coolest Festival around with over 150 and lunch and an awards banquet. unique Vendors featuring all types of Unique Arts and Crafts.

The Hogan Law Firm believes in HPH Hospice and its mission Food Vendors; Free Butterfly Encounter, A little bit of everything and feels that the organization is worthy of benefiting from this that is Brooksville. 2 Days of Great Music, Unique Shopping, Cool charitable event. The past nine tournaments have raised over Food and a Fun Kid Zone, Admission will be FREE and there will $180,000 for HPH Hospice. We hope you will consider the pobe Free Public parking available. Don’t forget FREE admission! tential sponsorship opportunities and join us in support of HPH Hospice. Please visit http://www.hlf-fishingtournament.com for “Blueberry Pie, Blueberry Beer, Blueberry Soaps, Blueberry Shortcake, Blueberry Art, Blueberry Wine, Blueberry Honey, Blue- more information. berry Pie, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blueberry Scrubs, Blueberry Breads, Fresh Blueberry Plants and of course FRESH FLORIDA Mom Prom Under the Big Top WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 18:00-21:00 BLUEBERRIES! There’s all Kinds of things you can do with WHERE: Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Pl, Blueberries. (See page 7 for more details) Brooksville, Florida 34601 HSO Kaleidoscope Concert Series Description: Mom Prom Under The Big Top, Mother Son Dance!

Saturday, April 27 7:30-9:30PM All ages welcome! Mark your calendars for an awesome event.

Sunday, April 28 2:00 – 4:00pm More information to come. Tickets will go on sale April 8th. $25 Central High School 14075 Ken Austin Pkwy, Brooksville, Flor- a couple and $12 for each additional child/adult. Tickets will go ida 34613 fast. If we have tickets left they will be $35 at the door and $15 for Description:Hosted by Hernando Symphony Orchestra each additional child/adult.

Join us for the final concert series of the 2018-19 season and This dance befits Trail Life Troop 2018 with Hillside Baptist enjoy music full of color and excitement.

Church. Trail Life USA partners with churches and parents across Old Time Flea American Legion Post 99 America as the premier national character development organizaBrooksville Jefferson St- Indoors! tion for young men which produces the next generation of godly 10AM-5PM Saturday and Sunday. and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens.

The Florida Ornithological Society spring meeting Saturday, April 27 12:00 – 8:00pm 2019 Hurricane and Safety Expo Sunday, April 28 7:00am – 2:00pm WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2019 7:30am – 8:30am Chinsegut Hill Retreat, 22492 Chinsegut Hill Road in BrooksWHERE: 20 N Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA (map) ville. For more information contact Ann Paul: 813-624-3149, Description; Join Hernando County Emergency Management (EM) apaul@audubon.org at its annual Hurricane & Safety Expo on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

The Expo will feature a panel of local TV meteorologists, public April 28 safety displays, SKYWARN® training, vendor tables, freebies and a chance to win a FREE generator! Tickets will be given to those Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser for Central High School Navy attending the meteorologist panel discussion at noon (must be Junior ROTC --including Drill Show present to win). This event is fun for the whole family! It will even Sunday, April 28, at 3:00 PM, at Brookridge feature a Hurri-Kids Zone filled with exciting activities for the kids Cost: $7 (includes spaghetti, ice tea/punch, salad, bread such as face painting, snow cones, a bounce house and more!

--NJROTC Drill Show to follow) The Expo is EM’s opportunity to bring the community together to Advance Ticket Reservations Only; Please call Petrona at become better prepared to face the upcoming hurricane season 352.596.1112 to reserve tickets. beginning June 1! #HernandoPrepares #MovingForward

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April 29

May 7

Law Enforcement Torch Run Set for April 29 in Spring Hill In an effort to bring greater exposure to the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office will break with tradition this year and take it to the streets of Spring Hill.

Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies will join more than 300 other law enforcement agencies statewide for the annual event that

Quilling Craft Class May 7, Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Join expert volunteers as we learn how to do paper quilling and make greeting cards. All materials are provided. Cost is $3/

tV’s Best Bets mAy 1- mAy 4 he must find a way to get back into her smothering good graces.

Meanwhile, Barry (Troy Gentile) is tired of his status as middle child and fights Erica (Hayley Orrantia) for his right to the college of his choice.

Riverdale: “Chapter Fifty-Five: Prom Night” The CW, 8pm Betty (Lili Reinhart) takes matters into her own hands after learning some unsettling news about her father. Mary (guest star Molly Ringwald) grows concerned by Archie’s (KJ Apa) desire to take boxing to the next level. Elsewhere, Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) runs into a roadblock during her campaign for prom queen.

Major League Baseball: Houston at Minnesota ESPN, 8pm Live The Houston Astros are at the Minnesota Twins for the third game of a four-game set at Target Field in Minneapolis.

2019 Billboard Music Awards NBC, 8pm Live Kelly Clarkson is back to host this three-hour live telecast of the annual music awards ceremony.

Cardi B leads the way with 21 nominations.

Schooled: “CB Likes Lainey” ABC, 8:30pm When CB (Brett Dier) finally gets the courage to tell Lainey (AJ Michalka) that he has feelings for her, Dr. Barry Goldberg (Troy Gentile) returns, derailing his big romantic reveal.

Modern Family: “Commencement” ABC, 9pm Cam (Eric Stonestreet) is finally getting a chance to shine when he is asked to preside over the high school graduation ceremony at the last minute, while Jay (Ed O’Neill) gives the commencement address. Meanwhile, Claire (Julie Bowen) runs into her former high school rival, who brings out the worst in her.

The Amazing Race CBS, 9pm This has comedy written all over it: Tonight on the globe-trotting competition, teams travel to Vietnam, where they must choose to fish — or learn a pop dance routine.

Jane the Virgin: “Chapter Eighty-Seven” The CW, 9pm Jane (Gina Rodriguez) struggles with giving Rafael (Justin Baldoni) his space after she discovers that he is hiding a secret. Jane and Michael (guest star Brett Dier) uncover clues about what happened the day he “died.”

Impossible Engineering: Extreme Railroads Science Channel, 9pm Season Premiere!

This season is a special extension of Science Channel’s popular Impossible Engineering series and focuses on the world’s most extraordinary railway systems, from the deepest jungles to the highest peaks and beyond.

In Search of Monsters: “The Wendigo” Travel Channel, 9pm The Wendigo is a mythical monster born in Native American oral histories, but a new theory suggests that this entity may come from somewhere not of this earth.

Whiskey Cavalier: “Good Will Hunting” ABC, 10pm When an unexpected murder

shocks everyone, Will (Scott Foley) goes to a dark place as he and the rest of the team are tasked to hunt down the culprit behind this unsettling attack.

Best Room Wins Bravo, 10pm New Series!

Hosted by interior designer and Trading Spaces alum Genevieve Gorder, each episode challenges two top interior designers to create luxury looks for less for couples in desperate need of a room makeover. The winning designer will be featured in an online spread on ElleDecor.com.

SEAL Team: “Rock Bottom” CBS, 10pm Tensions between Jason (David Boreanaz) and Ray (Neil Brown Jr.) come to a head in the new episode “Rock Bottom.”

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World: “The Robot” PBS, 10pm Learn how robots were first conceptualized in ancient Rome and see how their use has evolved over the centuries, from the calculator to the Roomba. Then, take a sneak peek at what future robots will be able to do.

Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Party Challenge VH1, 10pm Hosts Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart no longer feel like an unlikely duo, but the various guests they bring together to play friendly culinary battles, share cooking tips and have a chinwag can be a total potluck. This Mother’s Day special features Octavia Spencer and Fergie.

Thursday, May 2 Harry Potter Battle of Hogwarts Anniversary Syfy, beginning at 5pm In the world of the Harry Potter books, the Battle of Hogwarts — when the villainous Voldemort and his army laid siege to the wizarding school in an effort to capture the titular hero — took place on May 2, 1998.

Grey’s Anatomy: “What I Did for Love” ABC, 8pm In Part 1 of a crossover event with Station 19, Maggie treats one of Station 19’s own, and Jo learns a hard lesson. Meanwhile, when working with a family seeking asylum, Meredith makes a call that could jeopardize her career.

The Big Bang Theory: “The Plagiarism Schism” CBS, 8pm Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy (Mayim Bialik) try to take the high road in their quest for the Nobel Prize when they learn of a misdeed from Pemberton’s (guest star Sean Astin) past in the new episode “The Plagiarism Schism.” iZombie: “Thug Death” The CW, 8pm Season Premiere!

While investigating a murder case with no body and no brain to eat, the only evidence Liv (Rose McIver) and Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) have to work with is a grainy video and a little bit of blood found at the crime scene. Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) is up to his old tricks.

2019 Miss USA FOX, 8pm Live Vanessa and Nick Lachey return to host the 2019 Miss USA Competition broadcasting live from Reno, Nev. At the conclusion

of the two-hour event — where women from all 50 states and the District of Columbia compete for the title — Miss USA 2018, Sarah Rose Summers, will crown her successor.

Superstore: “Cloud Green” NBC, 8pm Despite Dina’s (Lauren Ash) protests, Amy (America Ferrera) lets Glenn’s (Mark McKinney) pastor host an Earth Day booth at the store, but things quickly unravel when Glenn won’t recognize Amy’s authority. Jonah (Ben Feldman) spearheads Cloud 9’s green initiative but is met with apathy from his coworkers.

Young Sheldon: “A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross” CBS, 8:30pm In the new episode “A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross,” Georgie (Montana Jordan) is thrilled when Veronica (Isabel May) stays with the Coopers for a few days.

A.P. Bio: “Dr. Whoopsie” NBC, 8:30pm After an embarrassing video of himself falling off a stage goes viral, Jack (Glenn Howerton) plans a viral video of his own. Meanwhile, Durbin (Patton Oswalt), Helen (Paula Pell) and the teachers track down Whitlock’s most notorious litterer: the Sugar Daddy.

Station 19: “Always Ready” ABC, 9pm In the final hour of the crossover with Grey’s Anatomy, a deadly blaze inside a coffee beanery puts the members of Station 19 on high alert as a beloved member of their team lands at Grey Sloan, leaving the future uncertain in the face of a life-threatening situation.

Mom: “Finger Guns and Beef Bourguignon” CBS, 9pm Christy (Anna Faris) discovers her new job at a law firm isn’t quite what she expected. Guest star Rainn Wilson returns as Bonnie’s (Allison Janney) therapist in the new episode “Finger Guns and Beef Bourguignon.”

In the Dark: “The Feels” The CW, 9pm Jess (Brooke Markham) reluctantly agrees to let Murphy (Perry Mattfeld) go alone with Max (Casey Diedrick) on a day trip. While traveling, Murphy has flashback memories of Tyson (Thamela Mpumlwana). Meanwhile, Jess and Joy (Kathleen York) realize they may have more in common than they thought.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Return of the King” NBC, 9pm When Gina (Chelsea Peretti) returns to the Nine-Nine, Jake (Andy Samberg) and Terry (Terry Crews) get drawn into her life. Holt (Andre Braugher) learns that Charles’ (Joe Lo Truglio) son, Nikolaj (Antonio Raul Corbo), may be a genius.

Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz) copes with an injury.

Life in Pieces: “Birth Meddling Jacket Denial” CBS, 9:30pm In the new episode “Birth Meddling Jacket Denial,” Colleen (Angelique Cabral) and Matt (Thomas Sadoski) look for alternatives when they learn they may not be allowed into the delivery room for the birth of the baby they are planning to adopt.

Abby’s: “Liquid Courage” NBC, 9:30pm James (Leonard Ouzts) is offered a new position at work that he

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vehicle or Florida Annual Park Pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free.

May 8 Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group meet up Wednesday May 8th features Monarch Butterfly Join us for the next meet up of the Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group on Wednesday, May 8th at the Kennedy Park Community Center, 899 Kennedy Boulevard in Brooksville.

Our guest speaker will be Drew “The Monarch Man” Helvey, local resident and Monarch butterfly expert who will speak on “Monarch Butterflies and Our Changing World,” about the butterfly’s biology, their current environment and the future of the species.

Social at 6:30 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. followed by meeting. Public welcome. Learn more on Facebook at Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group, email sierraadventurecoastcc@gmail.com or call 352 277-3330.

May 9 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.

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worries he’s not qualified for, so Abby (Natalie Morales) serves up some tequila shots in order to get him to accept the promotion. But when James gets a little too much liquid courage, he offends Abby’s neighbor, who threatens to call the cops on the bar.

S.W.A.T.: “Day of Dread” CBS, 10pm The SWAT team finds itself under internal investigation after a civilian is killed during an operation to bring in the city’s most wanted criminal in the new episode “Day of Dread.”

Beat Bobby Flay: “Pump It Up” Food Network, 10pm Standup comic Tony Rock (Chris’s brother) sits down alongside chef Alex Guarnaschelli to offer a heaping helping of heckling as pros from Delaware and Long Island, N.Y., compete to take on — and take down — Bobby Flay.

The American Farm: “Chasing the Dream” History, 10pm In midsummer, winter wheat is ready for the farmers to harvest, and it’s the year’s first opportunity for a payday and a chance to break out their combines. Stress is at an all-time high as they begin to harvest crops that will help carry them out or dig them deeper into debt.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Diss” NBC, 10pm Guest Star Alert!

When a pop star is assaulted in her home, the SVU investigates the public feud between her rapper husband (guest star Orlando Jones) and a competing recording artist (guest star Snoop Dogg).

Meanwhile, Fin’s (Ice-T) family ties to a suspect takes him off the case.

Friday, May 3 A Pesar de Todo Netflix Original Film!

This female-led Spanish comedy follows four sisters whose lives and personalities are utterly different, but who must try to understand (or at least put up with) each other when their paths meet again following the death of their mother.

Dead to Me Netflix New Series!

Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini star in this dark comedy about a widow determined to solve her husband’s recent hit-and-run murder and another woman who has suffered her own recent loss.

The two women meet at a support group and become friends, despite their polar-opposite personalities.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Netflix Original Film!

Zac Efron plays notorious serial killer Ted Bundy in this true-crime thriller. The film is based on the book by, and told from the perspective of, Bundy’s girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer (Lily Collins), who refused to believe the truth about him for years. John Malkovich and Jeffrey Donovan also star.

The Last Summer Netflix Original Film!

K.J. Apa (Riverdale) and Maia Mitchell (The Fosters) star in this film that features several intersecting stories as it follows a group of recent high school graduates navigating their way through their final summer before taking off for college.

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Tuca & Bertie Netflix New Series!

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Hernando High looking to add artificial turf field

There’s a new goal that’s been set by current Hernando High School athletic director Mark Lee and that’s to get an artificial turf field installed at Tom Fisher Stadium and one of the first big steps to make that happen has begun.

A local doctor’s office run by local chiropractor Chris LaRocca has begun donating towards the huge project that will take place at the school. LaRocca’s office donated $10,000 towards what is estimated to be a $1.4 -million project that could take less than a year.

"We are excited at Hernando to get the Jerome Brown Project started,” Lee said. “Our principal, Leechele Booker, is 100% wanting to honor Jerome Brown but wants it done in the right way in how we name the field after him."

Lee has started the Jerome Brown Project in hopes of raising the necessary $1.4-million needed in order to install the new artificial turf field. Installing an artificial turf field has been something Lee has wanted to do within Hernando County since his time as an athletic director at Weeki Wachee High

School. Brown played football collegiately at the University of Miami and then starred in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles.

"We know this is a lofty goal but I feel with the strong community of Brooksville, this goal is attainable,” Lee said. “We want the turf field and want to put a statue of Jerome at the field as well.

This will be great for the community to see one of their own and the legacy Jerome has."

A fundraiser is set for July 20th to help with the fundraising efforts, as Lee has setup a golf tournament at the Brooksville Country Club. Cost to join the tournament is $300.00 per foursome. For those interested can contact Lee at (352) 797-7015 or lee_m2@hcsb.k12.fl.us.

"Attaining this goal will be great for the school and the community for the amount of usuage it will get,” Lee added. “Youth leagues in both football and soccer as well as all the high school sports will be able to use it. Events can happen on this field that could lead to some great community.”

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

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Springstead’s baseball team locks up No. 1 seed in district

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS STAFF WRITER

As the season begins to wind down in prep baseball in the state of Florida, Springstead has continued to show its dominance and has locked up the No. 1 seed in Class 6A, District 6.

The Eagles, with a spotless district record at 10-0, have locked up the No. 1 seed in Class 6A, District 6. Springstead is currently 18-2 on the season and the team’s only two losses this season have come at the hands of Mitchell in the Farm Bureau Classic championship game and rival Hernando. Other than that, Springstead has been the class of the district.

Springstead still has four games left in the regular season and still

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have to face Nature Coast Technical along with Hernando, Central and Land O’ Lakes Sunlake. The Eagles have had a stellar season hitting the baseball and senior Jiovel Lantigua leads the charge at the plate. The left-handed batter has belted eight home runs this season, with the rest of the team compiling three homers.

Leopards’ softball finishing regular season eyeing No. 1 seed in Class 5A, District 7 Hernando is playing some of its best softball of the regular season here as the 2019 campaign winds down to a close. The Leopards (222, 12-0) have positioned themselves to finish No. 1 in Class 5A, District 7 ahead of Nature Coast and New Port Richey Gulf. With Hernando playing stellar down the

stretch, it would be an upset if Hernando didn’t end up winning the district championship.

Amongst those playing well down the stretch for the Leopards is senior Ali Shenefield, who has starred at the plate and on the mound.

Galhouse has compiled an impressive record of 20-2 and has struck out an astounding 288 batters and has a 0.56 earned run average.

Springstead football announces fall 2019 schedule Spring prep football is right around the corner, as teams will start non-contact practices on April 22nd (Monday) and most teams have their varsity schedules set in stone heading into the end of the school year.

One of those teams in Hernando whom has

finalized its schedule is Springstead, as they released their slate of games via Twitter. The Eagles’ schedule is highlighted with matchups against Groveland South Lake, Nature Coast and Crystal River.

Springstead, which went 7-3 in 2018, gets to keep its traditional slate of games against Hernando County opponents and will be in a new district this fall, which includes Lake Minneola, Dade City Pasco and Lecanto. For the spring game, the Eagles will face Dunnellon and for the preseason classic, Springstead matches up against Inverness Citrus.

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

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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.

Turkey season wrap Kind of a sad time for me right now; turkey season has come to a close. These next ten months I’ll busy myself studying the flocks from afar while spending my time in the woods hunting and scouting other critters to learn all that I can. Friends I have to tell you though, this Spring Gobbler Season has been epic! It was such an active year with some high highs and only a few lows, but overall, I wish I could wake up and start it all over again tomorrow!

I only made it out three times to hunt by myself. Each of those times occurred when my scheduled clients, for whatever reason had to cancel. My first hunt, I killed a coyote which snuck in to attack my decoy and only an hour later, I chose to let two Jake’s (juvenile gobblers) walk away unharmed. On my second hunt, I harvested a real trophy gobbler ( he’s being mounted by Tim Ellis, of Ellis Taxidermy, as I type this) with my recurve. That was a hunt that I’m still grinning about, and surely will for a while!

My third hunt for myself, was only this past Friday and my last hunt of the season. My client, cancelled last minute due to a nasty weather forecast, so rather than go home and return to bed, I headed out to a favorite piece of public land and called in and then let wander off, a short-bearded tom. I got excited about a quarter past nine that morning, when his red head popped up over the palmetto, but as soon as he stepped clear at 35yds, it turned out that he only had five or so inches of beard. So, I slipped the safety back on, sat back in my chair and purely enjoyed watching that youngster wandering about looking for the hen he’d heard softly yelping only minutes before.

And then..... I took a well deserved nap.

Sometime around noon, the raindrops awakened me, so I packed my things and walked back to the truck.

Twenty-eight days in the field this season doing all I could to put my clients.... all new friends, on birds. All in all, it’s been a physically exhausting time and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

Thank you, to each of you who contacted me through the Hernando Sun, and took the time to travel and hunt with me. It was my honor and delight to share my woods with you. Four or the five hunters, who successfully harvested gobblers with me this season, killed their first osceolas and for two of those hunters, it was their

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Src; Downing Spadaccia Virgilio R., age 95 of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday,, April 16, 2019. He was a United State Air Force Veteran. Virgilio is survived by his wife Frances; children: Lawrence (Denice), Glenn; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Sr;c Downing

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first turkeys ever. Thank you again to each of you who’ve made my Spring a very happy memory!

Saturday, I spent cleaning, sorting and stowing away my gear until next Spring rolls around. I’ve been fortunate enough to acquire some new private lands to hunt next year and will be actively seeking more in hopes that everybody who returns has an even better opportunity to carry home a trophy Osceola.

I thank you all for visiting with me here at the 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!

Toby and trophy gobbler taken old school via stick and string!

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Rocco Maglio, Co-Publisher Hernando Sun

‘Fact Checks’ are dividing us The idea of fact checking statements and claims by political figures is great in theory. However in practice, the fact checks are dividing us. The fact checks are similar to arguments made by lawyers that leave out contrary information to make their point.

Rarely does a fact check explore the opposing argument.

This means that partisans on either side are constantly being told by sources they trust that the other side is lying.

Usually the source of disagreement about a statement comes down to a disagreement over wording that is used. If something is called bipartisan does that mean a majority from both parties support it or that at least one person from each party supports it. It is up to the fact checker to decide the meaning of bipartisan. He can say it is false that this legislation is bipartisan, since only a couple of Democratic Party Representatives supported the legislation. Alternatively, he can say it is true that it is bipartisan since representatives of both parties supported it.

The usual fact check only provides information that supports their argument. It is possible to make a compelling argument for just about anything if your argument is not challenged. This is the case in a grand jury, the prosecutor makes the arguments as to why the person should be indicted. The defense is not present, so the jury only hears the prosecutor’s arguments.

In these circumstances, it is said you can indict a ham sandwich.

A better fact check would provide the best arguments that each side is using. This way the reader would understand why people are on the other side. A one sided fact check leads to the belief that everyone on the other side is ignorant. If something is contentious and the fact check cannot explain why people think differently, then truth is not what the fact check is seeking. It is more of ‘I am right and you are wrong.’

In some cases, true facts have been ruled false, because See MAGLIO, Page 16

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from page 1 that make the island a bit harder to visit.

“I am a photographer, Joe said, so I applied for a journalistic visa and it was approved.”

The couple explained that travelling to a foreign country can be exhilarating but also intimidating too.

“When we venture somewhere completely new, we really don’t know what to expect when we arrive and it can be a massive learning curve,” said Joe. “So we did a considerable amount of research before booking our trip.

But the reason that prompted the Griffins to visit Cuba was because they learned that health and beauty aids were in short supply, as well as school supplies.

“Despite the recent progress in U.S.-Cuban relations, the Cuban people still struggle to find certain foods and medicines,” added Joe. “Store shelves are often empty and when a shipment arrives the word spreads like wildfire that supplies are in.”

“We wanted to make a humanitarian effort through our trip so I got in touch with my dentist at Ackley Dental Care,”he said.

“They so wanted to get involved and gave us a very generous donation of dental hygiene products to deliver to Cuban children.”

The couple also made several

shopping excursions before their trip to stock up on colouring books and crayons to deliver to local schools and daycare centres in Havana.

The Griffins said their short time in Havana was full of interesting things to see and do.

“We did rendezvous with other Americans visiting the island but we explored places on our own the majority of the time and felt completely safe,”said Joan. “We also made friends with some of the locals to learn about their lives and get some insight on interesting things to do,”she said.

“We learned so much from them about their beautiful and culturally-stimulating country and wished we could have stayed longer,”said Joe. One of the biggest trademarks of Cuba is its collection of antique cars from the 1950’s. Many people still use them for every day use but most of them are used as taxis or private cars that you can ride in with a driver.

“We used a taxi chauffeur who was quite a character,”said Joe. “He pulled out a bill with the Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara printed on it and offered it to me.”

Joan loves art and fashion so a trip to Fusterlandia was a must. Fusterlandia was created

by Cuban artist José Fuster in the 70s. He lived in a modest house in a neighbourhood just outside Havana.

Fuster admired Gaudi’s public works in Barcelona and

Joe and Joan Griffin eating fresh lobster in a typical Cuban restaurant. Lobster is abundant in Cuba and at reasonable prices.

A few of the dental hygiene products donated by the Ackley Dental Group in Spring Hill.

Joan Griffin with a statue of Ernest Hemingway who owned an estate n Cuba.

after decorating his studio with colourful mosaic, he set about decorating his neighbours’ houses also. Nothing escaped Fuster’s imagination; Over the course of a decade, offices, bus stops, fountains, benches, gateways, and more were enveloped by Fuster’s art.

“It was so memorable and something we never expected to find,”said Joan.

Another highlight of the couple’s trip was seeing how Cuban cigars are made.

“It’s all about how they use different proportions of types of tobacco that change the scent, taste and burn of different brands,”said Joe. Cigar rollers are masters at their trade.

The couple also explored museums and spent an evening at the iconic Tropicana nightclub.

“The show was everything we thought it would be,”said

Joan. ”Nonstop music, lights, amazing singers and dancers wearing costumes with huge headdresses for over two hours,”she said.

“The really entertaining part was after the show when people are invited up on stage to dance salsa,” Joe added.

“We loved our trip to Cuba and it was good to provide some needed humanitarian aid to the children, families and health care professionals in Cuba,” said Joe. “We wish to extend our sincerest thanks to the Ackley Dental Care group for their assistance,” Joe added. “Without their help, we would not have been able to meet such wonderful Cuban people and help build lasting relationships,” he said.

Editor’s Note: Coming soon: More on Joe and Joan Griffin’s trip to Cuba.

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“With all the development happening I think it is important places like this are protected and taken care of. It’s a place where those

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We’re not making any more land, we can make houses and all that kind of stuff, but we can’t make this.”

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D#10318749 – Maggy is a senior red and black Bloodhound, approximately 9 years old and 98 lbs. She was found in southeastern Hernando County in January when a Good Samaritan noticed her collapsed on his front lawn, cold and hungry. She was adopted out shortly thereafter, but returned because she was afraid of their other dog who played too roughly with her. Maggy is very sweet but overbred and has entropion (eyelids roll inward against the eyeballs). She also has worn teeth and some age related lumps and bumps. If you have a more serene home environment, please consider this very deserving senior gal as a new addition

D#10319320 - Dunkin is a handsome red adult terrier mix.

He found his way into shelter care when he was caught chasing a gentleman’s goats in Brooksville.

Just look at that face! He’s still trying to figure out where he went wrong! Dunkin is enjoying his free time playing in the spree areas with the volunteers and would love to share his zest for life with a new family. Please stop by to meet him and we’re sure he’ll convince you to be his new best friend. Dunkin is is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated and has a 1-yr county animal license.

On Saturday, April 6, 2019 a group of five enthusiastic students representing Hernando County took fourth place at the state level in the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Orlando. It was the culmination of more than five months of hard work.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that engages students in their learning by allowing their knowledge and ideas to come to life in an exciting, productive environment. Students from kindergarten through college participate in their respective divisions. Each team chooses a problem to work on and a project to resolve the problem in a creative manner.

The team was comprised of Victoria Rooney, Savannah Smith, Emmalee Hunt, Robert Kordon and Sky Verosic and ranged in age from 12 years to 14 years old. Parents Brenda Rooney and Cindy Smith were their dedicated coaches.

Since all the students shared a love of theatre, they chose a Classics problem in which they wrote and performed an original play based on a work from classical literature, artwork, music, culture, or history. Specifically, they portrayed Leonardo DaVinci’s workshop. The students wrote a “Twilight Zone” themed play in which they traveled back in time to see Leonardo DaVinci work

on his inventions. They built the sets, made the costumes, learned their parts and performed the play. Stage West Community Playhouse sponsored the team and the students used its facility to work on the project.

Team member Savannah Smith commented, “The best thing about the competition was that the team became like a big family. I learned a lot about problem solving. I learned about budgeting my time and my money.

Stage West was so supportive of us.”

For 14 year-old Victoria Rooney, this was her eighth year competing in Odyssey of the Mind.

“I feel like I made friends that I can have for the rest of my life.

The way we really bonded together was just so memorable. It was amazing to see how well we worked together,” Victoria remarked.

On February 23, the team competed in the Regional level at Cypress Creek Middle/ High School in Wesley Chapel where they placed second overall and advanced to the State Competition.

They also received two special recognitions.

One was the RANATRA FUSCIA AWARD for their “outstanding display of creativity throughout their solution and performance.”

The other was the OMER Award for their astounding teamwork.

“From the moment the team entered they were upbeat. Their positivity was infectious.

They worked well with each other and put on

Odyssey of the Mind team members & their coaches from left ot right: Brenda Rooney, Emmalee Hunt, Victoria Rooney, Robert Kordon, Savannah Smith, Sky Verosic, Cindy Smith

a great performance,” Coach Brenda Rooney commented.

After their stellar performance at the regional competition, the team advanced to the State level, which took place in Orlando on April 6.

They placed fourth out of nineteen teams in their division. Although the students did not make it to the World competition, all five have vowed to come back as a team to work on next year’s Odyssey of the Mind.

“Their dream is to come back next year and be one of the 600+ teams competing at the World Finals,” Ms. Rooney remarked.

The enthusiasm of the students and coaches for the Odyssey of Mind project was reflected in the parents’ support and attitude as well.

Star Verosic, mother

of Sky Verosic stated, “Her team and coaches had chemistry that truly makes this team a force to be reckoned with. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next year.”

Our community can be equally as proud of this outstanding group of students that represented Hernando County so well.

From left to right: Emmalee Hunt, Robert Kordon, Victoria Rooney, Sky Verosic, Savannah Smith.

D#10317347 - Clark is a handsome red male retriever/chow mix, approximately 4 years old.

He was adopted out, but returned to the shelter because he’s able to leap tall fences and loves to show his expertise as an escape artist.

Clark’s just loves people though and has been a volunteer favorite for offsite events. He’s even visited residents at a local nursing home. Clark is very friendly, but strong and cannot be placed in a family with children under the age of 15, or with cats. 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.

Left to right: Sky Verosic, Robert Kordon, Emmalee Hunt, Victoria Rooney and Savannah Smith.

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The Hernando Sun Readers Choice Ballot

Recreation & Entertainment

Health & Wellness Thank you to our Health & Wellness Group Sponsor:

Audiologist • Davis Family Hearing • HearUSA Gym/Fitness Center • Hernando County YMCA • Shaquille’s Boxing Club Operation Turnaround • Lift More Fitness • Unbroken Fitness • Burn Boot Camp Spring Hill, FL • Planet Fitness- Spring Hill Dr • WellCome Om Integral Healing Center

Acupuncturist • Spring Hill Holistic Wellness Center • Dr. Kim- Spring Hill, FL • Acupuncture Plus Holistic Center • Natural Body Care Acupuncture and Massage Therapy Massage Therapy • Accurate Chiropractic Clinic • Graceful Touch Massage • Candlelight Wellness Spa • A Unique Touch • Cyriax Rehab Massage LLC • Ridge Manor Massage Therapy LLC Chiropractic • Accurate Chiropractic Clinic • Boze Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center • LaRocca Chiropractic • Brooksville Chiropractic Inc • Tinari Chiropractic • Robinson Chiropractic & Physical Therapy • Family Chiropractic Center for Wellness Weightloss • Downtown Loser • Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss • Genesis Weight Loss and Wellness Centers • Batista Weight Loss & Wellness • WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center • Julian Weight Loss Dentist • Ackley Dental Group • Brooksville Dental Associates • George Medler F DDS • Spring Hill Dental Associates: Edward F Augustyniak DMD and Paul Lu DMD • O’Sullivan & Deluca Dental: De Luca James G DDS • Value Dental Care • Heinecke Family Dentistry

Dermatologist • Dr. Utpal Patel, Lotus Dermatology • Dr. Melvin C. Lu • Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery • Suncoast Skin Solutions • Bay Dermatology

Cardiologist • Idicula Joseph MD • Dr. Thomas Mathews, M.D. • Dr. Michael D. Moore, DO • Dr. Gaurav Mathur, MD

NOW UNTIL May 19!

Dear Readers: These are the businesses you nominated for our Readers Choice Awards. Now is the time to cast your vote for the best businesses/organizations in the county.

Please mail in the businesses you’d like to vote for indicating Business Name and the Category they are nominated for. For example, if you’d like to vote for Spring Hill Holistic Wellness Center, write: Spring Hill Holistic Wellness Center, Acupuncturist. The other option would be to circle the business on this ballot listing and mail it in to us. Our address is:

Counseling • NAMI Hernando National Alliance on Mental Illness • Behavioral Health Associates • Advanced Counseling Services, PA • Wellspring Counseling Center • WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center Day Spa • Above & Beyond Salon • The White Daisy • Mr & Ms Salon & Day Spa • Candlelight Spa Brooksville • Just Relax Massage & Spa • Leaf Aveda Salon Spa • WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center Family/Internal Medicine

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Optometrist • Coppedge Eye Care • Brooksville Eye Center • Mc Murdo Family Vision Care • Visionworks • Dr. Michael E. Laird

Total Care Plus Suncoast Urgent Care Care One of Florida Lifeguard Urgent Care

Cancer Specialist • Dr. Vikas Malhotra, MD • Mary M. Li, MD, PhD Dr. Adel Bishay, Internal Medicine

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Dr. Adel Bishay Nature Coast Center for Primary Care Immediate Medcare and Family Doctor of Northcliffe Polecritti Kristien F DO Dr. Luis Herrera-Behr, MD Dr. Capoocia

OB-GYN/ Women’s Health • Suncoast OB/GYN & Mid Wifery Group • Advanced Women’s Health Center • Townsend Philip MD • Bayfront Health Medical Group OB/GYN Spring Hill Pediatrician • Sun Country Pediatrics, PLLC • Dr. William B. Acevedo, MD • Heather Schramm, MD • Ward Jennifer MD • Eid L. Guirguis, MD/ Ocean Pediatric care Pharmacy

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4 Corners Pharmacy Publix Super Market at Brooksville Square Cortez Drugs Sunshine Wellness Center Benzer Pharmacy Nature Coast Pharmacy Inc

Plastic Surgeon • Dr. Marc R. Polecritti’s • Lotus Dermatology | Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Podiatrist • Healthy Feet Podiatry • Douglas H Cohen, DPM • Chapel Podiatry and Associates

Aesthetic Skin Care Services • Alba’s Skin Care • The Leopard Lily Permanent Makeup Studio • Shuayb Serenity Med Spa Spring Hill

Medical Group • Bayfront Health Medical Group • Access Health Care, LLC • WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center

Boarding Kennel • The Smitten Kitten Cat Resort • New Sentry K9 Services • For Fours Acres Lodge • Brooksville Acres Pet Resort & SPA • Panacea Pet Resort Pet Groomer • Dog Gone Clean Pet Grooming • Bark Avenue Mobile Pet Grooming, LLC. • Pampered Paws Salon • It’s a Dog’s Life • Granny’s Animal Camp Pet Supply • Happy Tails Pet Supply Outlet • Pixie’s Poultry and Pigs • Tractor Supply Co. • Sew Cute • Ranch Hand’s Feed Depot • Western Stampede Feed • Tractor Supply Co. Dog Training • New Sentry K9 Services • Well mannered K9 • Michelle Melady’s Dog Training

Golf Course • Silverthorn Country Club • Rivard Golf Club • Southern Hills Plantation Golf Course • High Point Golf Club • Seven Hills Golfers Club • Brooksville Country Club Bed & Breakfast • Dolan House B&B Bowling Alley • Spring Hill Lanes Inc • Strike City • Brooksville Lanes Dance Studio • Tina’s Dance Academy • Serena’s Dance Palace • Erin’s Dance Works • Brooksville Dance Academy • Jayne’s Dance Academy • DanceCraft • Spirit in Motion Festival • Friday Night Live Concert Series • Brooksville Bike Rally & Cruise-In • Brooksville Blueberry Festival • Art in the Park • Brooksville Native American Festival • Hernando Untapped • Hispanic Heritage Festival • Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Historical Site • Brooksville Cemetery • Hernando County Courthouse • Hernando Heritage Museum, May Stringer House • Brooksville Train Depot • Richloam General Store • GFWC Historic Brooksville Woman’s Club Hotel • Hernando Beach Motel • Manatee Landing • Mary’s Fish Camp

Pets

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Orthodontist • Suncoast Braces • Wexler Orthodontics • Orthodontic Specialists of Florida - Spring Hill • DeDomenico Orthodontics • Coastal Dental and Orthodontics

Art Gallery • Uptown Art Gallery

Place to take your dog • Tractor Supply Co. • Rotary Centennial Dog Park Veterinarian/ Animal Hospital • Nature Coast Animal Wellness and Surgical Center • ASAP Animal Clinic • Three Oaks Veterinary Service • Animal Medical Center of Brooksville • Advanced Pet Care • Banfield Pet Hospital • Westside Animal Clinic • Primary Care Cat Clinic Animal Rescue • Ziggy’s Legacy Rescue • Hernando Reptile and Exotics Rescue, Inc • Paw Warriors • ARFN Rescue • Ruff Rescue: Rescuing Unwanted Friendly Fidos • Cares Rescue • Furever Friends

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Live Theater • Stage West Playhouse • Live Oak Theatre Museum • May-Stringer Heritage Museum • Countryman One Room Schoolhouse • Chinsegut Hill Museum and Retreat • Train Depot Museum Park • Tom Varn Park • Delta Woods Park • Anderson Snow Park Sports Complex • Tom Varn Park • Veteran’s Memorial Park • Anderson Snow Sports Complex • Delta Woods Park

Kayak Launch • The Kayak Shack • Linda Pedersen Park • Weeki Wachee State Park-Boating in Florida/ Guest Services Marina • Gulf Coast Marina • Hernando Beach Marina • Weeki Wachee Marina • Blue Pelican Marina Shooting Range • Hernando Sportsman’s Club • Gold N Pawnd II INC • Tampa Gunfights Hiking Trail • Fickett Hammond Preserve • Weeki Wachee Preserve • Chinsegut Conservation Center Bike Trail • Withlacoochee State Trail • Weeki Wachee Preserve • Good Neighbor Trail Cinema • Touchstar Cinemas Spring Hill 8 • Beacon Cinemas Martial Arts • Dragon’s Dojo • Aikido of Hernando County Martial Arts • Moon’s US Tae Kwon DO College • Gracie Spring Hill • Taekwondo America Music Instruction • Rising Star Music • All About Music Lessons • Hernando Youth Orchestra • Strum Hollow Music Gymnastics Instruction • Stars & Stripes Gymnastics • Top Contenders Gymnastics Bar/Pub • Red Mule Pub • Florida Cracker Tap Room • Horse & Crown Pub • Kevin’s Way Station • Rookies Sports Bar & Grill • Dana’s Crossroads • Karma Spirits and Cafe • Sand Trap Bar & Grill Charity Event • Brooksville Bike Rally & Cruise-In • SnowBash • Hernando Bar 5K 10K • Spring Lake Memorial Classic 10K, 5K, 2 mile • Dining in the Dark • Taste of the Fields • Papa Joe’s Pasta Fest Attraction or Fun Park • Locomo • Buccaneer Bay • Boyett’s Grove and Citrus Attraction • Adventure Coast Fun Park

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Glen Lakes Veterans & Friends Association Raises $50,000 to Aid Disabled Veterans to help other veteran organizations throughout Citrus, Pasco and Retirees Ron Ford and Hernando counties. In Dennis Blum spoke enthuorder to do this, they have siastically last week about filed papers to become their 100-member strong a 501c3 corporation.

Glen Lakes Veterans “There are more than & Friends Association.

100,000 veterans in HerFounded just three years nando, Pasco and Citrus,” ago by the two Army vetFord stated. Many of erans and George Friel, a the American Legions, retired Army major generDAVs and other veterans al, the organization began organizations have diffiwith only eight members. culty raising funds. Their “We started Glen Lakes numbers are dwindling Veterans & Friends Assobecause the older veterans ciation to help out Chapter are dying and younger 67 of the local Disabled veterans aren’t joining American Veterans these groups to replen(DAV). They were in need ish the membership.” of operating funds. They From left to right: Gary Grey (treasure DAV), Steve Greco (commander DAV), Dennis The Association has Blum, George Friel (Glen Lakes Veterans & Friends) needed a new building and no operating expenses the chapter was about to because they have no paid fold,” Blum commented. staff and no building to bers volunteer their time Being avid golfers, the maintain. All the memand resources. Because of this, all the proceeds can be channeled to these veterans groups.

The Glen Lakes Veterans & Friends Association also participates in Wreaths Across America each December. They place Christmas wreaths at the veterans’ cemetery (Florida National Cemetery) in Bushnell. Ten of the members took part in this event this past year.

The group meets monthly at the Glen Lakes Country Club at 9:00 a.m.

Each month they host speakers from the community. Past speakers have Glen Lakes Veterans & Friends Association - Wreaths Across America project at Florida included County Commissioner Wayne Dukes and National Cemetery in Bushnell.

Dennis Blum, left, and Ron Ford, founders of Glen Lakes Kara Evans with Elder Veterans & Friends Association Law. Their next meeting you sign up to play before past years. It will take will be held on Thursday, June 30th you’ll get an place on November 11 at May 2. One of the guest Glen Lakes Country Club. “early-bird” rate of $65. speakers will be Amber The cost after that is $75.

The group is looking for Slusser from the YMCA Each player gets a “goody corporate sponsors and of the Suncoast, who will bag” containing gift certiffor players to participate be sharing the good work icates and other items. The in the golf outing. In the the YMCA does in our winners will get trophies. past, such businesses as community. Ray O’ ConAfterwards there will be a nell, the leader of the local Access Health Care and Serving Hernando & Pinellas Florida Tax Advisors have buffet along with a “silent Coast Guard Auxiliary will also be at the meeting been sponsors. Companies auction” of donated items.

To sign up for the golf can opt for a Patron Sponto discuss the Auxiliary’s sorship for a $1,000 dona- outing or to be a corpoactivities and services. david@latscharealty.com tion, a Corporate Sponsor- rate sponsor or for more This year’s Nature information on the Glen ship for a $500 donation Coast Veterans Golf 2550 Green Forest Ln Suite 102, Lutz, FL 33558 Lakes Veterans & Friends or a Hole Sponsorship Outing promises to be Association go to their for a donation of $300. If bigger and better than in

by SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN WRITER

group decided to hold a golf outing to raise money for the DAV chapter. They solicited sponsors to help fund the event. Through their tireless efforts and the assistance of local businesses, they raised $8,000 for the Disabled American Veterans.

The following year Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club generously offered the use of their golf course free of charge, so the association was able to net a much larger amount for the DAV. The golf outing raised $20,000. Last year was even more successful with a total of $29,000 raised.

Now that the Glen Lakes Veterans & Friends Association has grown, they want to expand

David Latscha

813-955-2340

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

SUBMIT ​HARDCOPY DOCUMENTS TO:

Case No.: 2019DR78

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

Alan and Catherine Roginsky, Petitioner and Clair Roginsky, Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Temporary Custody TO: Clair Roginsky 10018 Freestone Lane, Port Richey, FL 34668 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Temporary Custody has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Alan and Catherine Roginsky whose address is 2303 Canfield Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34609 on or before 5/20/19 and file the original with the Court at 20 N. Main St. Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

RELEASE DATE: March 22, 2019

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.

800 Continental Drive, Brooksville, Florida, 34601

Dated: 4/8/19 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s Glenda Graves Deputy Clerk

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

Public Notice of Availability: ● Office of Executive Director, 800 Continental Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601 ● Legal Ad The Hernando Sun

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS:

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

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

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

(04/26/2019), (05/03/2019) (05/10/2019), (05/17/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that JAINAT LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “SWEET FROG -SPRING HILL, SWEET FROG -LUTZ” 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.

(04/26/2019)

Solicitation Type:

Monday, April 29, 2019, at 5:00 pm EST ​or as may be amended by the subsequent issuance of addenda​.

The Brooksville Housing Authority is requesting submittal packages from qualified bidders to purchase:

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

AMENDED NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

​ his Notice of Availability is amended to change T ​the location of the opening of the Submittal ​Packages​.

DUE DATE AND TIME FOR SUBMITTING A SUBMITTAL PACKAGE IS:

{If applicable, insert the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located}

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 Firm 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

Brooksville Housing Authority

Refer to the Solicitation Package & General Conditions for additional detailed instructions for submitting a response.

Submittal packages received in response to this solicitation and received by the established due date and time specified will be publically opened and read aloud at the ​City of Brooksville, Florida City Hall, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, FL 34601, in City Council Chambers​, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 10:30 am EST, ​or soon thereafter​.

The opening and reading shall be in the presence of the Board Commissioner Representative and a Procurement witness. Bidders and the general public are not required but invited to attend.

(04/26/2019) Notice of Availability

website at www.glenlakesvets.org. You can also contact Denny Blum at 352-200-8649 or Ron Ford at 906-291-0587.

MAGLIO from page 13

they are misleading. For instance, in Ohio there were over a hundred voters with birth dates listed on or before 1900 who voted in the 2016 election. The reason for this is that voters who registered when the date of birth was not required had to have a placeholder date, so they chose 1900 and 1800 as that date.

In other cases, the fact checks are carefully worded to avoid explaining why one could make a differing statement. The point of this type of fact check is win an argument not to increase understanding.

If truth is the goal, providing context and reasoning behind both sides of an argument is paramount. If we are told by our trusted sources that what other people believe is false, we may simply believe those people are ignorant or simple. If we can appreciate why someone can believe differently, we can respect those people and better appreciate why someone would believe differently than us.

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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 OF COFFEE COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT MANCHESTER CASE NO. IN RE: KENNETH XAVIER ROBERTS, JR., D/O/B: July 30, 2010, KELLY CHRISTINE FOY, and KEVIN MICHAEL FOY, Petitioners, KENNETH EDWIN ROBERTS, Respondent.

PETITION FOR ADOPTION BY A STEP-PARENT AND TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Come Petitioners, Kelly Christine Foy and Kevin Michael Foy, by and through counsel, and respectfully show this Honorable Court as follows: 1. This court has jurisdiction pursuant to T.C.A § 16-11-110, § 36-1-113(a), § 36-1-115(a) and§ 36-6-201 et seq.

This is the proper venue for this action pursuant to T.C.A § 36-1-114(1).

2. Petitioner Kelly Christine Foy is the biological mother of the herein named child: Kenneth Xavier Roberts, Jr. Petitioner, Kelly Christine Foy, and Petitioner, Kevin Michael Foy, are married to one another.

3. Petitioner, Kevin Michael Foy, joins in this petition for the purpose of adopting the subject child, Kenneth Xavier Roberts, Jr. 4. Petitioner Kelly Christine Foy is 40 years of age and Petitioner Kevin Michael Foy is 38 years of age. Petitioners were married to one another on the 5th day of May, 2015.

5. Petitioners reside in Coffee, County, Tennessee.

April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION CASE NO. 2018 CA 001267 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. acting through the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, f/k/a Farmers Home Administration, a/k/a Rural Housing Service, Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN S. WILKINS; and HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORlDA. Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION

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 COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 2019-CA-000041 PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

STEVEN D. KATT; ALICE M. KATT; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT(S) #1; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT(S) #2 Defendants, CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 To Be Published in the HERNANDO SUN NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 9, 2019 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at outside of the Civil Department, Room 245 of the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street in Brooksville, Florida 34601 at 11:00 A.M. on June 20, 2019 the following described property: LOT 99, FOREST OAKS - UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 19, PAGES 10-12, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Commonly Known as: 8036 Pagoda Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34606 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated: April 15, 2019 Doug Chorvat Jr., Clerk of Circuit Court (SEAL) By: /s Tara Halpin Deputy Clerk of Court (04/26/2019), (05/03/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that BW Hibiscus Springs LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Ariel Springs” 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.

(04/26/2019)

STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF HERNANDO TO: BRIAN S. WILKINS. whose last known address is 6544 Grapewood Road, Spring Hill, FL 324609: and whose last known mailing address is P.O. Box 724, Lecanto, FL 34461: all parties claiming interest by, through, under or against BRIAN S. WILKINS; and all parties having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property herein described.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action to foreclose a mortgage regarding the following property in Hernando County, Florida: Lot 15, Block 1347, Spring Hill, Unit 20, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 9, Pages 65-80, of the public records of Hernando County, Florida. has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: FREDERICK J. MURPHY, JR., Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, Boswell & Dunlap LLP, 245 South Central Avenue, Post Office Drawer 30, Bartow. FL 33831 within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice of Action, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint or Petition.

REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601;, Telephone (352)754-4402, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Dated on this 16th day of April, 2019.

DOUG CHORVAT, JR. Clerk of Circuit Court 20 N. Main Street BrooksviIle, FL 34601 (SEAL) By: /s Tara Halpin Deputy Clerk (04/26/2019), (05/03/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2018-CA-000667 PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID K. SANFORD; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAVID K. SANFORD; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT(S) #1; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT(S) #2 Defendants, CLERK’S NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 To Be Published in the HERNANDO SUN NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 3, 2019 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at outside of the Civil Department, Room 245 of the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street in Brooksville, Florida 34601 at 11:45 A.M. on August 8, 2019 the following described property: LOT 23, WEEKI WACHEE RIVER RETREATS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO, COUNTY FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 2005 HOMES OF MERIT, DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME, ID# FLHML2FL164829422A AND FLHML2F164829422B AND TITLE # 97056729 AND 97056586.

Commonly Known as: 6873 E. Richard Road, Weeki Wachee, Florida 34607 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated: April 10, 2019 Doug Chorvat Jr., Clerk of Circuit Court By: /s/ Tara Halpin Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Jeremy Heinemann and Jennifer Heinemann, co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Touch of Class Creations” 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.

(04/26/2019)

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 CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2019 DR 709 CivilDivision__ Michael T Davidson Petitioner and Rinia Soetoredjo Davidson Respondent NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: Rinia Soetoredjo Davidson Whose address is: UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an Action has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on: The Petitioner, Michael T. Davidson , whose address is: 18918 Grand Prix Pl, Spring Hill, FL 34610 , On or before May 24, 2019, and file the original with the clerk of this court either before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings Dated: 4/5/19 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) /s/ Rebecca Singh As Deputy Clerk I, Discount Divorce, a nonlawyer, located at 4538 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, Florida 34606 [phone] 352-688-8095, helped Michael T. Davidson, [name], who is the petitioner, fill out this form April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2019 NOTICE TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO MAY BE ENTITLED TO FUNDS FROM LAWYER’S FROZEN TRUST ACCOUNT ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: Florida Supreme Court order dated September 23, 2013 placed attorney Shawn Micheal Brannagan on emergency suspension from the practice of law pursuant to Rule 3-5.2 of The Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. Shawn Micheal Brannagan was ordered to stop disbursing or withdrawing any monies from any trust account related to his law practice, Brannagan Legal. Thereafter, on March 13, 2014, Shawn Micheal Brannagan was immediately disbarred from the practice of law.

All persons or entities having claims or demands against the attorney trust account of Shawn Micheal Brannagan, d/b/a Brannagan Legal, should contact The Florida Bar within 30 days. Please contact Jan K. Wichrowski, Bar Counsel, 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1625, Orlando, Florida 32801-1054, or via e-mail at jwichrow@floridabar.org “Brannagan” in the subject line.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19000257CAAXMX BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

ELEFTHERIA NIKI EVANTHIA MINA; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ELEFTHERIA NIKI EVANTHIA MINA; JUDITH L. MECKLENBURG; CHARLES J. MECKLENBURG; ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST A NAMED DEFENDANT TO THIS ACTION, OR HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED; UNKNOWN TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TENANT #2, Defendant.

NOTICE OF ACTION To the following Defendants: JUDITH L. MECKLENBURG CHARLES J. MECKLENBURG (LAST KNOWN ADDRESS) 5114 Menominee Line Road, Gilette, WI 54124 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of Mortgage on the following described property: LOT 7, BLOCK 1433, SPRING HILL, UNIT 21, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGES 81-96, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. . a/k/a 2377 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, Florida 34606 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, upon Kelley Kronenberg, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is 8201 Peters Road, Suite 4000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324 on or before May 28, 2019, a date which is within thirty (30) days after the first publication of this Notice in the Hernando Sun and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

This notice is provided pursuant to Administrative Order No. 2.065.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator for the Courts Jeremy Moore (352) 754-4501 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving your notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711 WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 16th day of April, 2019.

Clerk of the Court (SEAL) By /s Tara Halpin As Deputy Clerk (04/26/2019), (05/03/2019) REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS FIRE STATION COMMERCIAL GARAGE DOORS BID NO. FR2019-06 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Brooksville is requesting sealed bids for FIRE STATION COMMERCIAL GARAGE DOORS, BID NO. FR2019-06. 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 MAY 9, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M. and will be held at the Fire Station at 85 Veteran’s Ave., Brooksville, Fl. 34601. Sealed and properly identified proposals will be received by the City Clerk’s Office up to and including 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 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 26, 2019 (04/26/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Probate Division File No. 19 CP 376 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARY HOUGH, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Mary Hough, deceased, whose date of death was March 14, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 19, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s James Barrow, Esq. Attorney Florida Bar Number: 048150 BARROW LAW FIRM, P.A. 2202 N. West Shore Blvd., Ste. 200 Tampa, FL 33607 Telephone: (813) 282-7257 Fax: (813) 639-7501 E-Mail: jbarrow927@tampalawgroup.com Secondary E-Mail: none

FAILURE TO FILE CLAIMS AND DEMANDS WITHIN THE AFOREMENTIONED TIME FRAME MAY RESULT IN SAID CLAIM NOT BEING CONSIDERED IN THIS PROCEEDING. Claim forms are available by contacting bar counsel. Please be advised: The Florida Bar cannot provide legal advice or guidance in this matter and cannot guarantee payment of any claims.

Personal Representative: /s Evelyn Gaddis 4491 Cadbury Rd Spring Hill, Florida 34606

(04/19/2019), (04/26/2019)

Notice is hereby given that Mariley Padron, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Life is A Dream Adult Daycare, Inc” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Derrick Rushnell, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Signature Windows and Doors” located in Pasco 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.

(04/26/2019)

(04/19/2019), (04/26/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Probate Division File No. 19000256CPAXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD LUGO, Deceased.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO. 19-00264-CP-AXMX IN RE: ESTATE OF KENNETH A. HOWARD, SR. a/k/a KENNETH A. HOWARD, a/k/a KENNETH HOWARD, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

The administration of the estate of EDWARD LUGO, Deceased, whose date of death was January 2, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, FL 34601.

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

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

The administration of the estate of Kenneth Howard deceased, whose date of death was June 22, 2018; File Number 19-00264-CP-AXMX, 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 the personal representative and the personal representative’s -attorney are set forth below.

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

The date of first publication of this notice is April 19, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott R. Bugay, Esquire Florida Bar No. 5207 Citicentre, Suite P600 290 NW 165th Street Miami FL 33169 Telephone: (305) 956-9040 Fax: (305) 945-2905 Primary Email: Scott@srblawyers.com Secondary Email: angelica@srblawyers.com NEREIDA DIAZ, Personal Representative (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT Of THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 27-2018-CA-000812 Division FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, VS. MAURICE DEWEY ALFORD JR. AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/ OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on April 3, 2019, in the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, Doug Charvat, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida described as: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF TRACT 11 , CROWELL ACRES, AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 15, PAGES 58 THROUGH 62, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS ROAD RIGHT OF WAY FOR CROWELL ROAD. TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 2004 KINGSWOOD MODEL 56E3H(11) MODEL MANUFACTURED HOME, I.D. # N8-11510A & N8-11510B and commonly known as: 13078 CROWELL RD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34613; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on May 30, 2019 at 11:00 A.M..

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

Dated this 10th day of April, 2019 Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat, Jr. By: /s/ Tara Halpin Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 27-2018-CA-001273 Division FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, VS. TIMOTHY HOOKS, SPRING HILL COMMUNITY ASSOC., INC., AND UNKNOWN TENANT/ OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on April 3, 2019, in the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, Doug Chorvat, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida described as: LOT 14, BLOCK 948, SPRING HILL, UNIT 15, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 10, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 3127 GLENBROOK AVE, SPRING HILL, FL 34608; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on May 30, 2019 at 11:00 A.M..

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

Dated this 10th day of April, 2019 Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat, Jr. By: /s/ Tara Halpin Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that BROKEN BUT BEAUTIFUL MINISTRIES, INC., owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “BROKEN BUT BEAUTIFUL EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

The date of first publication of this notice is April 19, 2019.

BREVARD PPROBATE, P.A. /s Francine Kalish, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner Florida Bar No. 0048745 2800 Aurora Rd., Suite I Melbourne, FL 32935 Telephone: (321) 610-4719 Fax: (321) 234-0220 francine@brevardprobate.com /s KENNETH A. HOWARD, JR. Petitioner Date Signed: March 11, 2019 (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY Probate Division File No. 2019-CP-000092-CPAXMX Division: IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTHA ORTIZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARTHA ORTIZ, deceased, whose date of death was August 2, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division; File No. 2019-CP-000092CPAXMX ; the address of which is 20 N. Main St. Brooksville, FL., 34601.

The names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or liquidated claims, and who have been served a copy of this notice, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE DATE 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 having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is April 19, 2019.

Attorney for Petitioner /s D. Michael Lins, Esquire Florida Bar No. 435899 LINS LAW GROUP, P.A. 4497 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 160-N Tampa, FL 33618 Ph. (813) 386-5768 Fax (813) 968-9426 Primary E-mail: mike@linslawgroup.com Secondary E-Mail: kris@linslawgroup.com Petitioner /s AMANDA RAEANN MENDOZA 1243 East Willow Anaheim, California 92805 (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY Case No. 2019-CA-0174 Division JERRY WILLIAM KEITH, Plaintiff, VS. NICOLE NANNETTE KRAUSE, Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: Nicole Nannette Krause Address Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you to foreclose a mortgage encumbering the real property described as Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block F, TALISMAN, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 38, Public Records of Hemando County, Florida; TOGETHER WITH a 1986 NOBI mobile home bearing identification numbers N83199A and N83199B. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses to this action, if any, on Jonathan W. Newlon, Esquire, whose address is 14150 6th Street, Suite C, Dade City, Florida 33525, within thirty (30) days after the first publication ofthis Notice, and file the original with the clerk of this court at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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

DOUG CHORVAT, JR., Clerk of the Circuit Court [SEAL] By: /s Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (04/19/2019), (04/26/2019)

(04/26/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Adam Cutting, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Cutting Edge Rentals” 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 Adam Cutting, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Parker Rental Homes” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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Somdahl Russell Peter and Morrow Donna Patricia 4/17/19

Nunez Michael Harold and Roman Stefanie Starr 4/22/19

Morgan Zachary Ryan and Devlin Jacqueline Bernadette 4/18/19

Warren Maurice Deon and Cooper Earleisha Kinta 4/22/19

Good Joshua Martin and Anzalone Maria Rosa 4/18/19

Defranco Joseph Alexander and Devries Jordyn Mackenzie 4/22/19

Morissette Shawn Lionel and Patterson Rachael Renee 4/22/19

Farr Jesse Paul and Vonderhofen Jennifer Alexis 4/22/19

Mobley Rodney and Marvel Danielle Francine 4/22/19

Bailey Wesley Dwayne and Hamilton Anderson Jennifer Marie Elizabeth 4/22/19

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OPINION letter to tHe editor

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

Letters to the Editor: We welcome your comments which may be published in the newspaper and online. They should be no longer than 400 words and include the name, daytime phone number and email address of the author for verification purposes if necessary. Your submission may be edited prior to publication. Only your name and town will be published. For more information, contact Julie Maglio at 352.238.5454.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR CONCERNING SOCIAL SECURITY SILENCE – IT’S NOT AN OPTION

Traditional Realist

Common skills are becoming a lost art

Survival experts predict 75% of citizens would die in the first six months of a total shutdown of our nation. The potential causes are numerous but the consequences would be the same.

Without a power source like coal, electricity, petroleum or natural gas there would be no cars, appliances, water, heat, electricity, phones, Internet or communication systems. Basic food items and electronic entertainment devices would soon not exist. The most elementary skills of growing food, hunting and preserving are mostly extinct for the average modern person.

People would need to work together to meet their basic needs or die.

A serious problem in developed nations especially the USA is that our youngsters are no longer being taught the basic skills or necessary attitudes or habits to survive a more primitive lifestyle. Our youngsters know how to entertain themselves in electronic media but have little to no training in common activities like washing dishes, maintaining the car, washing windows or cleaning their own room. They know less about repairing machines, cooking or necessary survival skills.

In the United States being pampered is almost a universal condition for most children. Instant gratification, grade inflation, low expectations and standards have created a people ignorant of self-care and basic survival skills. These urbanized people will be a burden, not helpful in a national disaster. Children are given incessant positive reinforcement in school and at home for remembering facts from the discovery channel, negotiating the Internet and receive praise for reaching natural milestones. On top of that, they receive trophies for mastering the simplest athletic skills or displaying minimal effort. Of course they develop a false and elevated opinion of themselves.

Modern children have been deprived of working alongside their parents since both of the parents are usually too busy to teach them things. Many families no longer have meals together and hire other people to do inside and outdoor chores. Men used to build, maintain, repair and do other things around the home. The children cannot learn from their fathers to be handymen as the fathers have already shirked this responsibility. Their children are losing by never developing these traditional skills.

Modern mothers, like their husbands, have not transitioned from adolescence to be fulltime adult mothers.

Rather they have retained self-centered teenage attributes such as socializing and maintaining their feminist notions of independence rather than interdependence. Cooking at home is close to passé. Women’s full emergence into the workplace has robbed their children of the quantity time necessary to train the children in homemaking arts, social, and moral values. The lack of specific training to complete a task means children have little opportunity to develop a strong work ethic, perseverance, ability to delay gratification in order to complete a major project.

Currently a child working together with his parents to prepare a meal or complete a family project is a rarity.

Fathers are no better-immersing themselves in their careers, networking, politicking and working at home after putting in a full day of required hours at work. Any time the husband has left over is often consumed by recreational activities most often with business associates not with the family.

This increasing chasm between parents and their children’s interactions has had serious but unexpected consequences. Children arrogantly think they are usually smarter than their parents because they are excellent 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.

For far too long members of my generation have been engaged in a vigil of silence. Now our kids, and grands are discovering, “SILENCE IS NOT CHEAP.” My generation has become so paranoid about our Social Security retiree benefits, that we’ve become unwitting “silent partners” with the 535 member of our U.S. congress who over a period of years have turned Social Security into something it was never intended to be. Our kids, and grandkids deserve better, and most assuredly are “entitled” to our best effort/s.

Over a period of years you, me, and millions more like us have over paid our social security taxes believing their over payments were being used to build a cash reserve to fund 76 million retiring Baby Boomers; now retiring at the rate of 10,000 a day. Now one of their own, Senator Dr. Tom Coburn has “ratted out” his fellow members when on the floor of the United States Senate he said this; “Both Republicans and Democrats have stolen money from Social Security. We have stolen $2.8 trillion

dollars from it. We didn’t just take it, we took it and spent it. There’s no doubt there’s an IOU in there.”

Millions of working Americans over paid their social security taxes by $181 B – Billion dollars in one year alone, and $846 B – Billion in one fiveyear period. Those IOUs Senator Coburn referred to were created to replace the stolen retirement dollars. Every dollar working Americans overpaid were exchanged for a new Special Obligation Bond debt that has to be paid again plus interest; now totaling over $2.8 T – Trillion dollars. Then as if to add insult to injury, the IOUs are listed as an asset on the Social Security trust fund balance sheet.

It’s obvious our trust has been misplaced, and It’s even more obvious our trust has been violated. Silence is an option we can no longer afford. There’s a national “nonpolitical” campaign launching that will document the aforementioned, along with outlining a “better way” forward. The E-Books can be found at; www.realjoearmy.com To get involved call Jim at 352-346-3576 “WE HAVE WORK TO DO.” - Jim Gries

LETTER TO THE EDITOR CONCERNING PROPOSED CHARTER SCHOOL Undeterred by the Hernando County School Board’s harsh rebuke of their 2017 application, the organizers of the proposed Chehuntamo Advanced Performance High School will make another bid on Tuesday to siphon taxpayer money from public schools to their private enterprise. Their application hinges on the claim that they will be “recruiting and training the best teachers from the area and later from the country”. Left unanswered is how they intend to employ said professionals and if they will reflect the diversity of Hernando County and the students they intend to serve.

Putting aside the shoddy construction of their submitted presentation and typo-marred application (something highlighted during their 2017 application by the School Board), the rationale for their proposal is flawed. The applicants cite falling enrollment in AP courses at public high schools. That is indeed a cause for concern. The answer to falling demand, however, is not an increased supply. Policymakers should focus on why students are eschewing enrollment in AP courses in the first place.

The state’s assessment-based data offers a clue: in 2018, at none of the district’s five high schools did more than half of the bottom quartile of students see learning gains in either English Language Arts or Mathematics (nevertheless, it was a major improvement over 2016). At most schools, that was significantly below the proportion of students overall who saw academic gains.

The data also shows the proportion of students graduating from each high school with AP, IB, AICE, or dual-enrollment credit has been relatively stable (above 50%) for the past three years.

A majority of high school graduates are earning advanced credits, but the lowest-performing students are lagging in academic improvement. It stands to reason, then, that the surest way to improve enrollment in advanced courses is to increase the proportion of students who are academically prepared for them. Indeed, that seems to be exactly what schools are doing , and the evidence suggests that it is working.

That is why it is important to recognize this proposal as part of a larger movement which seeks to undermine public school districts by redirecting their resources to unaccountable businesses .

This follows the cruel, disastrous logic of No Child Left Behind, which systematically punished struggling schools whilst depriving them of adequate resources to improve. Many of the challenges facing the district are beyond its control: low teacher pay , chronic underfunding , a teacher shortage exacerbated by state incompetence , and a 21% childhood poverty rate . But it is fully within the Hernando County School Board’s authority to reject the proposed Chehuntamo Advanced Performance High School, and reject it they should. It will only serve to exacerbate systemic inequities for students, while providing “reasonable compensation” for the school’s executives. It is a solution in search of a problem.

-- Krystal Nash, President, Hernando County Progressive Caucus, Brooksville, FL

Never a Teen

During the years I was ten, eleven, and twelve, I couldn’t wait to turn thirteen. Teenager!

But when I reached the big One-Three, all I heard about were the sixteen-year-olds. I was in Korea at the time, and really I wasn’t too impressed by the older, hippy-wannabes.

Still, there was higher prestige to being the big One-Six. I turned sixteen in Kansas, and all I heard about were the eighteen-year-olds. (Fourteen and fifteen were just continuations of thirteen, it seemed.) The big One-Eighters were Seniors, the heroes and troublemakers of weekly high school lore, and the ones the girls of all ages pursued.

So when I was sixteen (and seventeen) I had friends of like mind and we waited for our turn at eighteen.

Half a year after that birthday I was in the military, and they take a very dim view of teenagery. I was now an adult. Oh, I was eighteen for three months in school, but I was a newbie at it, and then I spent three months during “summer vacation” working for AAFES washing dishes and stocking candy at the post theater and other small stores, and wondering the whole time what the hell did I do, joining the armed forces? So as far as I’m concerned, I was never a teen.

And by extension, I was also never a twenty-something, which I observed was just a prolongation of eighteen in the civilian world, and still seems to be true today. Thirty-something is entirely different, and I believe the voting age should be raised to thirty, ensuring voters have enough life-experience before they make such important decisions. Forty-something and fifty-something were my favorites and I totally embraced those ages, when my kids grew up and my grandkids

at navigating electronics. They have a skewed view of their own abilities.

Without the parental contact of doing things together the child is rarely exposed to their parents’ reservoir of knowledge in getting things done timely and efficiently. The parents see the child readily fails after doing something only once, and quits. If the parents give helpful hints to correct the child’s

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By VINCENT CARDEGIN were born. Sixty-something is an age I haven’t made up my mind about.

The reason I thought to write this is because in the last quarter of last year my youngest grandkids became teenagers. One felt it was a semi big deal, the other didn’t care. They both remind me of me. I don’t really know exactly what they’re taught, but during my formative years as a military brat the philosophy I encountered was the same wherever I went, at home, at elementary school, at Sunday school, and playing in the neighborhood, and that version of good civilization has stuck with me more and more as I grow older.

I always thought the word Teenager was derived from 1950’s movies, including those staring James Dean and Tommy Kirk. But nope, it first appeared in 1922, which came from Teener in 1894, which came from Teen in 1818, all referring to that stage of age. And there’s a word for it in nearly every language: Jugendlicher, Adolescent, Podrostok, Judai, Qing shao nian, Tenaring; that’s German, French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Norwegian, but apparently there is no word for

mistakes and he succeeds, the child experiences the parent’s vast knowledge first hand. His distorted arrogance transforms into a greater respect for adults in general.

This inflated attitude is not serving our youngsters well.

Healthy children need to realize they need to continue to improve throughout their lives to develop and maintain the highest functioning level possible

it in Sanskrit that I could find.

(Sorry if I couldn’t include the other 7,095 languages in the world.) But I am nevertheless inclined to argue that the concept of “teen angst” was an American media phenomenon/ curse. I firmly believe that children of farmers millennia ago had no problem following in their parent’s footsteps. The same probably holds true for even just a hundred years ago.

All I know for sure is that every rebellious ideology my kids pestered me with came from school, not their hormones.

So I wondered, how could I get rid of the teen mentality? I decided to stop calling the kids in upper elementary school Preteens. They are Elementarians. Kids before then are simply highly ambulatory toddlers. Kids above Elementarians I’ll call Schooligans.

There are Middle Schooligans and High Schooligans. Yes, that’s a conjunction of School and Hooligan, and it’s a reflection of my own observations of behavior based on modern media. But they don’t have “teen” in the names! Kids who make it to college already have a good name, Collegian. (I might misspell it “collagen,” but that’s okay, for aren’t they the connective tissue of our future?)

And while I’m at it, I think I’ll claim the ager name.

This decade of life is called Sexagenarian. The prefix “sex” is Latin for six. I think I’ll rename it as a combination of Sixty and ager: Sixtager (SIX-ta-Jer). And I’ll insist on Septuager (sep-TOO-a-Jer) for seventy-something, Octoager for eighties, but I don’t like the “non” part of Nonagenarian for the nineties, so I’m going to call that age Ninetager. And if I reach one hundred, do not call me a Centenarian or even Centenager. I want to be a Centurion.

for them. This takes critical and honest assessment of the child’s performance in all areas. Being able to take criticism is essential for honing one’s effort in anything and everything. Modern youngsters have to be taught common skills to build a solid foundation to excel in life. The millennials are a case in point of not having the social skills to be effective in producing rapid quality results.

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Building a ladder to your dreams

There are certain spiritual laws similar to the natural law of gravity that may be difficult to understand yet they are true and important keys to victorious living. The power of words fall under this category and are an excellent addition of knowledge and wisdom to our spiritual life. We can learn that words are much more than simple communication and when spoken in accordance with God’s desires they actually carry the power to motivate, inspire, and change circumstances. Even though the name it and claim it movement distorted this principle somewhat, there remains the fundamental revelation that becoming a light of optimism and faith is associated with training our mind to think positively.

No matter what type of situation we might face, we do not have to surrender to a critical or defeated attitude. We constantly have the choice to be a refreshing fountain of encouragement, strength, and hope, or we can be a critical septic tank of doubt, depression, and despair.

The reason why God wants to change the way we think and speak is because He wants to change who we are. More than anyone else, He knows about the power of words because according to the Genesis account of creation, He created the heavens and the earth by literally speaking them into existence. For example, when someone declares they will always be poor, or the situation is impossible, we have just witnessed an agreement that has now been set in motion to be accomplished. Matthew chapter eighteen explains that if two or more shall agree, they will receive from the Lord and Isaiah chapter fifty seven talks about God creating the fruit of our lips. This spiritual law of positive and negative confession is found throughout the Bible and can produce blessings or curses. Many will consider this lifestyle as childishly naive, but the spiritual principle of sowing and reaping is a spiritual reality.

The stories in the Bible are not just tales of giants, whales, and fiery furnaces, they are graciously given to us as lessons that we might learn and incorporate spiritual understanding into our lives. By the way, there is more to being a Christian than going around telling everyone we are one.

The goal is for people to notice how we act and observe Christ in us, and may we be reminded they are especially listening to every word we say. When it comes to words, James chapter three talks about how small the tongue is and yet it has the ability to defile a person and those around them if not controlled. The taming of the tongue must come from an internal awareness and conviction, because the mouth speaks what the heart entertains and reveals the true identity of the person. When we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, the transformation process continues by asking God to take control of our life and this begins with allowing Him to change and renew our mind.

Kenneth E. Hagan is quoted as saying, “Our confessions will either imprison us or set us free. Our confession is the result of our believing and our believing is the result of our right or wrong thinking.”

There is a true account about a young boy growing up Cleveland in a home to which he later described as materially poor but spiritually rich.

One day a famous track and field athlete named Charlie Paddock came to his school to speak to the student body. At the time, Mr. Paddock was considered the fastest human being alive. His audience was captivated as he told the children to develop a vision of what they wanted to be and then to ask God to help them accomplish their goals. This little boy decided that he too wanted to become the fastest runner on earth so he went to his track coach and told him about his dream and the coach replied, “It’s great to have a dream, but to attain your dream you must build a ladder to it. The first step is determination, the second is dedication, the third is discipline, and the fourth rung is a positive attitude!”

The result of positive thinking and confessing was four gold medals, breaking the Olympic and world records for the 200 meter, and holding the broad jump record for 24 years. And who did this little boy grow up to be? Jesse Owens.

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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The 68th Annual Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show wrapped up last week.

Our Florida fairs provide a way for Floridians to showcase and promote the agricultural resources of our state through events of all types. In December of 1950 at the urging of J.C. Huskisson, Asst. Manager of the Florida State Fair, Tampa and John Henry Logan, Manager of the Pinellas County Fair then in Largo, FL, a letter was circulated to all county fairs in Florida. The letter invited county fair representatives to a meeting to discuss "the advantages and advisability of organizing a State Association of Fairs and Shows… the latter alluding to Livestock Shows." You could read the history of our Florida Fairs and Livestock shows at www.floridafairs.org.

Opening day of the Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show was Friday April 12, 2019 and ran through the last blast Saturday April 20, 2019.

It was nine days packed with fun, food, drinks, free items, rides, events, livestock shows, agricultural competitions, auctions, a demolition derby, live music and the magic show. That's just to name a few of the highlights.

You really don't want to miss our small town fair here in Brooksville.

ABOVE LEFT: Pure Country 4-H, exhibitor Dylan Kelly-Schwarzkopf, Entry of Large fowl A Brown Chinese Goose was a Blue ribbon winner. ABOVE RIGHT: Our Youth showing their hard work in the Livestock Steer Competition.

Learning how to milk a cow at the Cowtown USA, Petting Corral at the Hernando County Fair Grounds.

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