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Robert, center, with his now official ‘Mom and Dad’ Jacqueline and Roberto Arroyo.

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HCSO deputies resucitate man, save his life.

Brooksville Gold Medalist Beats the Odds

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Deputy Jeff McDougal, HCSO

FROM A GARDEN TO FRAZIER FARMS

By LISA MACNEIL Hernando Sun Reporter

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Robert trains at Bakas Equestrian Center in Tampa

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STORY BY JESSICA WILLIAMS, PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARROYO FAMILY

On May 11, 1992, Robert Moore was born in a Tampa hospital. After giving birth, his mother wanted nothing to do with him.

The boy’s father had abandoned him as well. Because he was left alone, Children and Family services were called and began frantically looking around to find someone to care for him. As the

nurses fed him and changed his tiny diapers, the clock started ticking on who would care for him. The maternal grandparents were found and contacted. They didn’t want the baby either.

It seemed foster care was the only option for him until 4 a.m. the next day when Jacqueline Arroyo, Robert's paternal grand-

mother (85) and her husband Roberto Arroyo (67) said they could care for him long-term.

"There was no question that we would take him," Jacqueline Arroyo told ESPN. "He has always been, my boy....my son," Roberto remarked.

On paper Jacqueline and

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Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputy Jeff McDougal was on routine patrol around 2:30 AM in Ridge Manor on May 3, 2019. He was called to perform an area check after someone had called 911 from a cell phone, and hung up before any information could be obtained by the Emergency Dispatcher.

While investigating the source of the call, McDougal encountered a couple taking a walk. Unusual for the late hour, he stopped to ask the couple if they had any knowledge of a problem or disturbance nearby. They did not.

He then noticed one home with lights on. “It was a well-manicured yard, the lights are on, and it’s 2:30 in the morning,” McDougal explained. He parked, and made his way toward the home. As he approached the residence, an elderly woman suddenly appeared from the doorway in a frantic manner telling McDougal that her son needed help, and that he would not wake up.

McDougal entered the See SAVE, Page 6

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Playoffs start in softball this week for Hernando High

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

The postseason for prep softball begins this week and only one team from Hernando County qualifies for the playoffs: the Hernando Leopards. The Leopards won’t be in a usual spot to begin the postseason, as Hernando begins the Class 5A playoffs on the road to face Orlando Bishop Moore.

Reason being for Hernando starting off on the road was a collapse in the Class 5A, District 7 championship game against Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek, in which the Leopards let a 5-0 lead evaporate into a 7-5 loss. Now the Leopards must bounce back and try to setup a posSee SOFTBALL, Page 11

Sweet & generous,

just like Mom.

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commissioners approved the CEMEX comprehensive plan amendment CEMEX mining expanchanging the designation sion is moving forward. of approximately 572 The administrative law acres from Residential to judge overseeing the Mining, and another 156 challenge to the Compreacres from Residential hensive Plan Amendment and Regional Commercial by the Hernando County Overlay to Commercial.

Commission has recomThe 730 acres in total is mended that the Department of Economic Oppor- located across Cortez Blvd from Bayfront Hospital in tunity accept the change.

Brooksville. Bracker and Suzanne Van Wyk, an Administrative Law Judge attorney Jane West filed for the State of Florida, has a challenge to the plan issued her recommendation amendment on July 12, 2018. Bracker owns propin Heinrich Bracker vs.

CEMEX Construction Ma- erty adjacent to the Comprehensive Plan Amendterials Florida, LLC; and Hernando County, Florida. ment area on Eureka Drive.

Bracker and West filed a On June 12, 2018, county

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portion of the existing goat Lake Townsen showed only to find that this is a pher tortoise population.’” common practice by state about 196 burrows, all of which are protected by law, and national forestry and On Thursday, May 2, The Miketinacs voiced occupied or unoccupied. fish and wildlife workers.

2019, approximately 20 much concern of the About 70 burrows are The assumption or hope is residents met with Congopher tortoises preslocated on the 100 acres that the gopher tortoises servation Lands Specialent on the recently “rerecently “restored”. On will dig themselves out. ist Michael Singer and stored” Lake Townsend August 3, 2012, Jim King, Studies show that many Planning Director Ron property stating, then Conservation Land indeed do, but it can take Pianta under a pavilion Specialist for Hernando months before they manat Lake Townsend park “On April 23rd, at a County, stated in a letter age. Some are maimed or to discuss their concerns BOCC meeting, we showed killed in the process and to his department: over restoration efforts. A pictures of collapsed bur“‘The spatial distribunever make it to the surface preliminary public meeting, tion of burrows indicates rows on this 100 acre tract again. Researchers have interested parties submitted that any timber harvest with no sign of self-excava- actually crushed burrows written suggestions and conducted to remove inva- tion yet by the gopher toron purpose to prove this. voiced concerns over recent sive sand pines and oaks as toises. No one else seems This practice is unacceptprescribed burns and clear- part of habitat restoration to be outraged or conable inhumane treatment, ing maneuvers that have would be likely to adverse- cerned about this practice. when some wooden resulted in the removal We continued to research, ly affect a considerable See TOWNSEND, Page 6 hardwood trees, commonly known as ‘oak’ and others.

No decisions were Sheriff’s Briefing Notes made during this meeting, however comments and o West Hernando Mid– Anderson Snow Sports LAW ENFORCEMENT proposals were invited to dle – Battery.

Complex – Concession Stand OPERATIONS 5/7/19 be written. Community o West Hernando Mid– Active investigation.

• Deputies responded to: Activists Pat and Shirley dle – Battery and Baker o Domestic Battery/Aggrao Domestic Battery by Miketinac organized a 10Act – Same incident. vated Assault – Family Dollar Strangulation – 7074 Sealo Brooksville Elementa(parking lot)/11155 County awn Drive/Spring Hill – Huspart paper to offer suggesry – Suspicious drawings.

Line Road/Spring Hill – Male tions on how the restoration band/Wife – Arrest/Male. o Explorer K-8 – Battery. battering his ex-wife inside a o Barricaded Subject/ project should proceed. o Charter Schools – Working to vehicle – Bystander intervened Suicide Threat – 14531 According to several have “Stop the Bleed Kits” put in an effort to assist the victim Coronando Drive/Spring in place at each charter school. who was being badly beaten Hill – Baker Act/Female. frequent visitors of Lake – Suspect produced a firearm o Traffic Stop – Mariner BouleTownsend, pines do not and threatened the bystandvard/Spring Hill – When deputy LAW ENFORCEMENT provide the overhead OPERATIONS on 5/2/19 er – Active investigation. attempted the traffic stop the canopy and resulting shade driver fled from the vehicle • Deputies responded to: o Structure Fire - 6444 Barclay o Verbal Disturbance – Brooks- Avenue/Brooksville – Please and ran into the residence that the oaks and other ville Square Plaza/Near Dickies see media release from Herat 2437 Mariner Boulevard – hardwoods provide. The knew the driver as Noel BBQ/Brooksville – The owner of nando County Fire Rescue. shade from the tree canopy Deputy a local business followed a fe• Schools: Figueroa, a Wanted Person – is what draws equestrimale to this location and cono Nature Coast TechniEventually Figueroa came out fronted her about a counterfeit cal High – Battery. and was placed under arrest ans to Lake Townsend. $100 bill that she had just o Moton Elementary – Battery.

President of Nature Coast for the active warrant (child passed at his business – Arrest/ o West Hernando Midsupport), felony DWLSR, and Back Country Horsemen, Female – Active Investigation. dle – Battery. resist arrest w/o violence.

Becky Card Swerdlo Retail Theft – Publix/ o Fox Chapel MidBrooksville Square – A male dle – Baker Act. • Schools: off spoke of the unique and female walked out of • Miscellaneous: o Winding Waters K-8 features of the equestrian the store with $340 worth of o All ROAR Camps are – Vaping Device. trail, notably, the lack of groceries – Deputies caught full at this time. o Winding Waters K-8 insects when compared the male and arrested him – o Six drug arrests in – Vaping Device. he also had an active warlast 24 hours o Suncoast Elementato other horse-friendrant for his arrest – Warrant District One – 1 ry – Battery and School ly venues in the area. forthcoming for the female.

District Two – 5.

Threat (not credible) – OcThe other residents of o Traffic Stop – Cortez Boulecurred on the school bus.

Lake Townsend are the vard/Mobley Road/Brooksville – Driver had ID card only from LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT gopher tortoises, relocated Romania – Driver admitted to OPERATIONS 4/30/19 OPERATIONS ON 5/6/19 there by specialists when being in US illegally – Arrest/ • Deputies responded to: • Deputies responded to: found on county property Male – Detained for ICE. o Felony Domestic Battery/ o Aggravated Battery/Road that is to be improved, • Schools: Possession of Marijuana/ Rage – Norvell Road/Mariner o Winding Waters K-8 – Possession of MethamphetBoulevard/Spring Hill – Susor used for roadways or Suspicious Incident – Ocamine – 12303 Fuller Street/ pects crashed his vehicle into utilities projects. The Spring Hill – Male (suspect) the victim’s vehicle after a traf- curred on the school bus. exact number of relocated o Moton Elementary – Stufled before deputies arrived fic altercation – Arrest/Male. tortoises is unknown. dent fled the campus – Lo– Located a short time later – o Domestic Battery – 9094 cated and returned.

Male had methamphetamine Pemberton Street/Spring While researching o Parrott Middle School – and 65.91 grams of marijuana Hill – Arrest/Male. the issue, Pat and ShirMarijuana cigarette on campus. in his possession - Arrest/Male. o Domestic Battery – 11055 ley Miketinac found, o Criminal Mischief – MerHeathwood Avenue/Spring Hill o Fox Chapel Mid“A 2012 survey of the na- – Son threw hot bacon grease dle – Baker Act. ritt Funeral Home/2 S. • Miscellaneous: Lemon Avenue/Brooksville tive population of tortoises on his mother – Arrest/Male.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting 5/13/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 5/14/2019 9:00 AM Government Center John Law Ayers Room 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 District Office-Board Room 919 North Broad Street Brooksville, FL 34601 City of Brooksville Police Officers Pension Board Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 5:00PM - 7:00PM Contact City Clerk for more info 352540-3816

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tion, Judge Van Wyk goes through each of the issues raised and in conclusion states, “Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED that the Department of Economic Opportunity enter a final order determining that Plan Amendment CPAM 1702, adopted by Hernando County Ordinance 2018-12, on June 12, 2018, is “in compliance,” as that term is defined by section 163.3184(1) (b), Florida Statutes.”

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Petition with the Division of Administrative Hearings challenging the Plan.

“Petitioner alleges that the Plan Amendment renders the Plan internally inconsistent, contrary to 163.3177(2); fails to react appropriately to available data to the extent necessary, as required by section 163.3177(1)(f); and fails to establish meaningful and predictable standards for the use and development of land, and provide meaningful guidelines for the content of more detailed land development regulations, as required by 163.3177(1).”

In her recommenda-

o Sex Offense – Spring Hill – Active. o Residential Burglary and Vehicle Burglary – 31189 Stoneybrook Drive/Brooksville – Arrest/Male. o Child Abuse – Spring Hill – Active. o 9-1-1 Hang Up – Ridge Manor – Media Release forthcoming. o Shooting – Twigg Street/ Armstrong Street (unknown exact location) – HCSO received calls regarding “shots fired in the area” – Upon arrival deputies were unable to locate anyone/anything – Short time later a male arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds – Active.

• Schools: o Explorer K-8 – Battery – Student battered teacher. o Central High – Baker Act. o West Side Elementary – Battery. o Central High – Battery. o Fox Chapel Middle – Battery.

Law Enforcement Operations on 5/3/19 • Deputies responded to: o Follow Up – The suspect from the Domestic Battery/ Aggravated Assault at the Family Dollar (parking lot)/11155 County Line Road/Spring Hill on 05-01-19 was located and placed under arrest. o Traffic Stop – Lamson Avenue/Heathwood Street/Spring Hill – Lieutenant observed a baggie fly out the window before the driver stopped the vehicle – Baggie contained illegal narcotics – Arrest/Male.

• Schools: o Winding Waters K-8 – See Media Release ref School Threat.

o All ROAR Camps are full at this time. o SWAT training today – Various locations throughout the county.

JUDICIAL SERVICES • Total # of inmates housed in the Hernando County Detention Center – 666 o Number of Federal Inmates (included in total) – 69 o Number of Pasco County Inmates (included in total) - 59 o Number of inmates housed in Medical Unit (included in total) – 7 o Number of Juvenile Inmates –0 o Active Hospital Posts – 0 • Number of inmates transported to COURT: o First Appearance (no transport required) – 10 o County Misdemeanor Court – 14 o Circuit Felony Court - 14 o Drug/Mental Health/ Veterans Court – 2.

• Booking Data (previous 24 hours or previous weekend): o Number of inmates Booked In – 19 o Number of inmates Booked Out (Released) – 27.

LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS 5/1/19 • Deputies responded to: o Vehicle Burglary/Battery – Publix Plaza/13467 County Line Road/Spring Hill – The victim (female) encountered her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend in Publix. The ex and new girlfriend followed victim out of store and proceeded to batter her, continuing even after she got into her vehicle – Arrest x2/Male & Female. o Commercial Burglary

– Active investigation. o Suspicious Incident – Boost Mobil/19518 Cortez Boulevard/ Brooksville – Complaints and threats about the contract – Active investigation. o Robbery w/a Firearm/Aggravated Battery w/a Firearm – 4132 Deltona Boulevard – Persons met there to facilitate the sale of a firearm – Suspect produced a firearm and attempted to steal the firearm (that the other party brought) – Suspect began beating the victim – Suspect and a friend then fled the area on foot – Both were apprehended by deputies and K-9 Justice – Arrest x2/Males. o Traffic Crash – 4102 Mariner Boulevard/Spring Hill – Handled by FHP – Vehicle rolled and hit a power pole causing lines to partially fall – Semi truck came through and hit the lines causing outages in area. o Commercial Burglary – 3025 Commercial Way/ Spring Hill/Scores Gaming – Active investigation.

• Schools: o Hernando High – Possession of drug paraphernalia. o Endeavor Academy – Physical Disturbance. o Hernando High – Written Threats to Kill.

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“Please don’t do this to me…”

SCOTT, JASON DANIEL YOB: 1982 CHARGES: FEL DOM BATT STRANGULATION, DOMESTIC BATTERY Arrested at: 05/01/2019 01:22 1291 KASS CIR, SPRING HILL, FL, 34606 Arrest Summary: On 05/01/2019, while conducting proactive patrol in the area of Kass Circle, I made contact with Doug Daden, who stated that he heard a female screaming from the wooded lot located at 1321 Kass Circle. Doug advised that It sounded like she was being “beaten.”

I then responded to the north portion of the wooded lot, on the back access road of Kass Circle. As I drove past the wooded lot, I heard a female voice yell, “Hey!” I then made a U-tum and had both subjects exit the wooded lot.

The victim and the defendant, Jason Daniel Scott, exited the wooded lot. I observed the victim to have multiple visible injuries on her neck, chest, and arms. Both The victim and the defendant were covered in leaves and dirt. Both subjects were also observed sweating and panting profusely. The victim then started to cry while yelling, “He’s been beating me! He’s been choking me!” The defendant then started to cry while getting on his knees, in the praying position, while yelling, “No, please don’t do this to me ... I will go back to prison Please ...!”

Both subjects were shortly placed In handcuffs for officer safety reasons.

The victim advised that she and the defendant were in a verbal argument about him cheating on her with two other females and now he wants her to Join them three for a “four way.” The victim told him no, which angered the defendant. The victim stated that the defendant grabbed her by the throat, with his right hand, and strangled her until she lost consciousness, against her will. The victim stated that the defendant then started to hit her on the right side of her head, against her will, with an open hand to wake her up.

The victim advised that the defendant then attempted to strike her again, but she was able to hold his wrists. The victim stated that they were “rolling around the ground,” when I drove by which is why The victim called out to me for help.

I observed a scratch mark on the right side of the victim’s neck, which is consistent with being scratched with a right thumb while being choked.

The victim hand multiple red marks around her neck and all over her chest. The victim and the defendant have been In a sexual relationship for about 4 years and in the past, they have resided together in the same single dwelling unit before being evicted, which makes this offense domestic In nature.

I then made contact with the defendant and, post Miranda, he stated the victim caused the marks herself to get him in trouble. The defendant advised he was battered by the victim and she should be the one who goes to jail. The defendant gave multiple locations where he was struck by The victim but was inconsistent when asked about them multiple times. The defendant did not sustain visible injuries.

The defendant was placed under arrest and was than transported to Iha Hernando County Jail without incident.

The defendant was given a court data of 5/28/2019 at 1315 hours, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Courtroom D. The defendant was given no bond due to this offense being domestic In nature.

That particular finger is usually used aggressively.

REINHARDT, ROBERT ANTHONY YOB: 1993 CHARGES: AGG BATTERY Arrested at: 05/03/2019 12:00 MARINER BLVD &

NORVELL RD, SPRING HILL, FL, 34608 Arrest Summary: On 5-3-19, at approximately 1136 hours I responded to Norvell Road and Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill Florida, in reference to an accident with injuries, later determined to be an aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Upon arrival contact was made with the victim, Robert Sparado. Robert stated on today’s date, approximately (5) minutes prior to my arrival he was traveling southbound in the outside lane on Mariner Boulevard, at which point he observed a rad vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed In the median of Mariner Boulevard and VIiia Road.

Robert stated the red vehicle then attempted to pass an unknown silver vehicle that was traveling south in the inside lane on Mariner Boulevard, nearly making contact with the front of the silver vehicle. Robert advised the red vehicle proceeded to successfully enter the Inside lane on Mariner Boulevard at which point almost colliding with his vehicle. Robert advised the red vehicle returned to the inside lane, at which point Robert put his left hand outside of the driver’s window in a confused manner.

Robert advised the driver of the red vehicle began to yell unknown obscenities out of the passenger side of the window, and utilize his middle finger In an aggressive manner, at which point Robert stated the driver maneuvered the vehicle in the direction he was traveling and slamming into driver’s side front fender of his vehicle.

Contact was then made with Jessica Carufel, who was traveling directly behind Roberta’s vehicle and the defendant’s vehicle, and Is an Independent witness to this offense. Jessica stated on today’s date, while traveling southbound on Mariner Boulevard she observed a rad vehicle and a black vehicle traveling in the same direction she was. Jessica advised the defendant’s vehicle proceeded southbound on Mariner Boulevard, at a high rate of speed, and attempt to merge Into the Inside lane of travel from the center median, nearly collide with an unknown silver vehicle that was traveling in the inside lane. Jessica stated the defendant began to swerve lane Robert was traveling In at which point she observed the defendant begin to yell unknown obscenities to Robert, as well as utilizing his middle finger in an aggressive manner. Jessica stated the defendant then aggressively swerved his vehicle into the Roberts lane of travel, slamming into Roberta’s driver’s side front fender. Jessica advised the defendants actions Indicated that he was attempting to make contact with Robert’s vehicle intentionally to cause harm.

Contact was made with the defendant, identified as Robert Reinhardt. The defendant stated, while traveling southbound on Mariner Boulevard, he observed a black Hyundai swerving all over the road.

The defendant advised the black Hyundai forced him to swerve back into canter median of Mariner Boulevard.

The defendant stated the driver of the black Hyundai, identified as Robert, began “flicking” him off, utilizing his left hand. The defendant stated Robert lost control of his vehicle at which point causing a collision between the two vehicles.

Based on testimony gathered from Robert and Jessica it was determined the defendant intentionally slammed into Roberta’s vehicle against his will. The defendant was subsequently placed Into custody and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center. The defendant was given felony court date of 05-28-19 at 1315 hours, and a bond of $8,000.00, per the bond schedule.

He wasn’t fooling around.

RIOPEL, KEVIN TIMOTHY YOB: 1985 CHARGES: FEL DOM BATT STRANGULATION, DOMES-

Spring Hill Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges in Shooting at Spring Hill McDonald’s HCSO Alert Date: May 7, 2019 On 05-07-19 at 1:23 p.m., Hernando County sheriff’s deputies responded to the McDonald’s located at 2350 Commercial Way in Spring Hill in reference to a reported shooting.

Witnesses reported an individual riding in a grey-colored vehicle exited his vehicle and shot at the driver of a cream/ beige-colored vehicle in the parking lot of McDonald’s.

When deputies arrived on scene both parties had already left McDonald’s.

While deputies were on scene, the victim of the attempted shooting, Kevin Terry W/M DOB/04-20-2000, called 911 from a house on Hanover Court in Spring Hill to report the shooting incident.

While neither Terry, nor his passenger, were hit by any of the bullets, Terry was cut by shards of broken glass caused by the driver’s side car windows shattering during the incident.

Terry was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

With the help of Terry, Inves-

tigators were able to identify the shooter as Anthony J. Ficarra Jr. W/M DOB/0318-1999.

The driver of the vehicle Ficarra was riding in was identified as Anthony J. Ficarra Jr. Joshua A. Faucher W/M DOB/11-13-1999.

Ficarra was quickly located at a residence on Copeland Way in Spring Hill where he was taken into custody.

Ficarra was charged with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle. Additional charges are possible. He is currently being held at the Hernando County Detention Center in lieu of a $50,000 bond.

Faucher is cooperating with the investigation and has yet to be charged. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.

No additional details are available at this time.

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The data provided is only arrest information. This data does not reflect charging decisions made by the State Attorney’s Office or the outcome of criminal trials.

TIC BATTERY Arrested at: 05/04/2019 03:11 CORTEZ BLVD & DELTONA BLVD, SPRING HILL, FL, 34609 Arrest Summary: On 05/04/2019 at 0200 hours at the residence of 10221 Elgin Boulevard, the defendant was reported to have committed domestic battery by strangulation on the victim by grabbing her by the neck several times and by lifting the victim off of the ground by holding the neck against her will, cutting off the blood supply to the victim’s brain momentarily. The victim’s neck displayed obvious petechial hemorrhaging which was photographed. The victim’s statement was consistent with the evidence of injury.

The victim attempted to leave the residence when the defendant hung onto the vehicle and was injured when he when he let go of the vehicle and hit the pavement. The defendant convinced the victim to return to the residence to drive him to the hospital. While In route to the hospital, the altercation continued when victim told the defendant that she was recording him on her cell phone when she actually was not recording. The defendant committed domestic battery on the victim by striking her against her will attempting to obtain har cell phone. The victim stopped at the intersection of Deltona Boulevard and Cortez Boulevard where the defendant was witnessed by two individuals who were driving by as the defendant was repeatedly striking the victim and pulling her hair.

The defendant appeared to be intoxicated and had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.

The victim and defendant have lived together for nine months and have an intimate relationship.

Due to the statement of the victim, the evidence of injury and statements from two independent witnesses, the defendant was then arrested accordingly. The defendant was then transported to Oak Hill Hospital without incident to receive medical clearance. The defendant was then transported to Hernando County Jail and charged with domestic battery by strangulation and domestic battery. The defendant was held on a no bond status and given a court data of 05128/2019 at 1315 hours in Courtroom D.

defendant Identified as Garrett Rogers entered the living room of the above mentioned residence. Michelle stated a verbal altercation ensued between the defendant and the victim over a set of weights. The victim advised she was in the process of cooking bacon In the kitchen on the stove when the defendant entered the kitchen and stated, “watch this b****.” The defendant proceeded to pick up the 12” skillet off the stove top and splash The victim’s torso and left thigh, with hot bacon grease, against her will, causing Injury to both her torso and left thigh. While on scene I observed multiple grease stains to the victim’s clothing, constant with the allegations.

Contact was made with the defendant. The defendant stated on today’s date he entered the living room of the above mentioned residence, and proceeded to ask the victim where his weights were. The defendant stated the victim proceeded to make claims that the weight belonged to her. The defendant advised he then entered the kitchen of the above mentioned residence, and proceeded to pick up a 12” skillet that the victim was in the process of cooking bacon with. The defendant stated he “flipped” the skillet in the direction of her body, throwing hot grease over the victim torso and left thigh.

It should be noted the victim is the defendant’s mother.

The defendant was subsequently placed under arrest for domestic battery and transported the Hernando County Jail without Incident, where he was turned over to jail staff.

The defendant was given a

court date of 05-24-19 at 0900 hours and a no bond status, per the bond schedule.

A victim notification form was completed and left with jail staff.

a clear plastic bag containing a crystal like substance In the open front pocket Once writer retrieved the bag from the handbag, the defendant spontaneously stated, “It’s lce! I mean, its salt! It’s salt!

I promise! I got it from a jar in my house” A field test kit #923 yielded positive results for methamphetamine. The clear plastic bag containing the crystal like substance weighed a total amount of 4.75 grams with Iha bag.

Based on the aforementioned information, Probable Cause did exist for the arrest of the defendant for Ct1. Possession of Methamphetamine, $5,000.00; Ct2.

Possession of Paraphernalia, bond $1,000.00; Ct3. DWLSR 2 or more prior convictions, bond $2,000.

The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Jail where during a search

by Jail staff, the defendant was concealing additional Methamphetamine in her bra.

Writer took custody of the clear plastic bag containing the crystal like substance which field tested (#923) positive for Methamphetamine and weighed a total amount of 1.13 grams with the bag. The Introduction of contraband was investigated under case #2019-14595.

The defendant was provided a court date of 05/2812019 in courtroom D at 1315 hours.

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COVELL, WENDI S YOB: 1979 CHARGES: POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, KNOWINGLY DRIVE WHILE LIC SUSPENDED/ REVOKED Arrested at: 05/04/2019 16:24 BAILEY HILL RD & SEDATE ST, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34614 Arrest Summary: On 05/04/2019, writer observed a brown 2004 Jeep Liberty bearing Florida tag 5138XS, stopped at the stop sign at Bailey Hill Road and Sedate Street, Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida 34614.

A DAVID computer check of the license plate revealed the registered owner, Wendi Covell had a suspended license and was suspended on 12/20/2018 for financial responsibility. DAVID also revealed to prior convictions of DWLSR with disposition dates of 06/23/2015 and 05/24/2018. Writer observed Wendi operating the vehicle.

A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with Wendi, the defendant. The defendant advised she hasn’t paid her Insurance and her license got suspended. The defendant consented to a search of vehicle and Its contents. On the driver’s seat was the defendant’s handbag containing her credit and debit cards. Writer observed

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

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

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April 23 Hernando School Board meeting highlights tions and Form

Portions of the school board meeting are reviewed in our “highlights” report

by JULIE B. MAGLIO STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD

Ronan J Mowrey Quest Academy CK8 Physics Harsh Mehta Challenger K8 Bio- Medical

B. 3681 : Student Representative, Ryan Bradley of Springstead High School, to Share an Update of School Related Activities and Events with the Board

5th place at state fair: Holden Casson Challenger K8 Physics

Elementary Schools Moton Elementary had their Book Fair night on April 2 Spring Hill Elementary threw pies at teachers and coaches in honor of American Heart Association.

Deltona Elementary- Fit to Run Club students participated in the Five Points of Life kids run on April 6. Several other elementary schools participated as well.

JD Floyd- family night.

6th place – Recognition Award Brennan Butler Quest Academy CK8 Environmental

Middle Schools Challenger CK-8 had their science fair awards ceremony.

Springstead partnered with Challenger and JD Floyd to judge their science fair projects. It’s a fun opportunity for middle and high school students to partner together.

Challenger also had a Swamp Clean-up Day. High Schools NCT- went on their annual Washington DC trip Springstead- Prom is April 27th at Silverthorn and it is also Spring Fling Week for raising school spirit.

PRESENTATIONS C. 3671 : Recognition of Representatives & Winners in the 2018-2019 Secondary District and State Science Fair John Morris, Supervisor of Secondary Programs presented this item. The agenda packet provides the following information: 2019 State Science and Engineering Fair Results The 64th Annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida Grand Awards Rebecca Carr and Colleen Doulk (Secondary Science Fair Coordinators for Hernando County) wrtie: Ceremony was held Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Lakeland Civic Center.

The purpose of this evening was to recognize the talented and outstanding science research efforts of the students of Florida. More than 857 student finalists arrived as winners from 37 Regional Science and Engineering Fairs representing the 67 counties of Florida.

The State Science Fair is the largest academic competition in the state of Florida.

Hernando County truly shined with 8 of the 16 students sent to state receiving some type of award and walking across the stage. We are very proud of them and how well they represented our county. Science is alive and well in our schools.

Hernando County 2019 State Science and Engineering Fair Winners Placement Award: Name/ School/ Category placed in 2nd place at state fair: Haven R Anderson Hernando High School Environmental 3rd place at state fair: Andrew Mecklenburg Challenger K8 Chemistry

Rita Spillers- retired Hernando County teacher - almost 50 years of teachers- now part of a therapy dog team. Spoke to board about putting therapy dogs in the classroom. She explained the differences between a service dog and a therapy dog in which a service dogs works with one individual and therapy dogs work with groups of people or individuals in all types of situations.

4th place at state fair: Jonah B Gibson Challenger K8 Physics

Her dog has a $5 million insurance policy, he must have a vet record and a clean bill of health. Parents sign a waiver saying the child is not allergic to an animal and is not afraid.

I am asking you to consider putting therapy dogs in the classroom in Hernando County. I am trying to do the right thing by getting it approved for all schools… My goal is to get a reading program in place and they are all over the United States…

Deegan David Parrott MS Physics

Special Awards: Certificates, Scholarships and Monetary awards Middle School: Autumn Cooper Challenger K8 $25.00 cash award

Mr. Alfonso said he’d pull the statute to review it. He stated, “I think it will probably require some revision of policy. I’ll have to double check that, but if it does you’ll have to go through the policy revision workshop public hearing and then move forward.”

Harsh Mehta Challenger K8 $25.00 cash award High School: Ashlyn Ware Springstead HS $25.00 cash award Haven Anderson Hernando HS $25.00 cash award D. 3666 : Recognition of Springstead High School Students First Place Winners at the 2019 Florida State Spanish Conference John Morris, the Supervisor of Secondary Programs, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, requested the Board recognize Springstead High School students who placed first in their division at the Florida Spanish State Conference.

Please recognize sponsors of the Spanish Club as well, La Plazita and Applebees. Mrs. Espinosa and Mrs. Garcia from Springstead High School recognized the students individually.

The first place winners are: Cody Cirrincione, Gabriela Cordovi, Oswaldo Cherubini, Stephanie England, Antonio Belavilas, Dominic Larkins, Jandel Maldonado, Jason Marrero, Jarazlyn Morales, Rebecca Ortiz, Tatiana Quiroz, Wanangelis Rivera, Mia Roberts, Cristian Valdeos, Gabriela Torres, Aaron Romero Mrs. Espinosa explained that the competition provides opportunities for students to compete in declamation, impromptu speech and dramatic presentation. “Our county has participated in this competition for years and this evening we are proud to recognize our 2019 team from Springstead High School who won first place.” Sixteen of the students gave improvised two minute speeches in Spanish in which 12 received outstanding ranking and four received superior rankings. Outstanding and superior are the two highest scores possible. Of the six who recited poems, five received outstanding rankings and one received a superior ranking. As a group they wrote, created props for and presented a play which they received the maximum score possible- 40 out of 40 points. They earned a total of 950 points out of a total of 1000- making them number 1 in the state of Florida in their division.

The group received a standing ovation during the board meeting.

E. 3667 : Recognition of Transportation Bus Operators and Attendants with 25 or More Years of Service to the Hernando County School District In Honor of National Bus Driver

ed to Multiple Vendors for an Estimated Annual Spending of $5,000.00. Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous]

The Director of Transportation, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board recognize the following Bus Operators and Attendants on National Bus Driver Day, April 23, 2019:

11. 3677 : Approve the Hardware (Edulog) Addendum to Bid No. 17-205-36 Transportation Management System in the Amount of $17,760.

Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous]

Teresa Westbrook 31 years Margarita Rodriguez 31 years Willamena Bates 30 years Laura Mathis 28 years John Bates 25 years Robin Trepes 25 years

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION

Our Bus Operators and Attendants provide an invaluable service to our students, schools, and community.

3634 : Approve Piggybacking the School Board of Volusia County, Florida RFP IS-800KM, Online Digital Educational Curriculum Provider, Awarded to Edgenuity, Inc. Approved [Unanimous]

ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Personnel Recommendations 1. 3661 : Approval of Personnel Recommendations Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 2. 3641 : Approve the 20192022 District English Language Learners (ELL) Plan Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 3. Item 3 was moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION

3649 : Approve Renewing Bid No. 17-580-28, Musical Instruments, Sheet Music & Instrument Repair and Authorize the Purchase of Goods And/Or Services from Multiple Vendors for an Estimated Annual Amount of $100,000.00.

Approved [Unanimous]

All Other Business Services Division Agenda Items 4.3656 : Approve the Chairperson of the Board or the Superintendent to Enter Into, Execute, and Deliver on Behalf of the District Commercial Credit Card Agreements and Other Related Documents for a Commercial Credit Account with SunTrust Bank. Approved

By Consent Vote [Unanimous] All Other Purchase Order/Bid Agenda Items 5.Item 5 was moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 6.Item 6 was moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 7. Item 7 was moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 8. Item 8 was moved to ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION 9. 3655 : Approval to Cannibalize Obsolete Property Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 10. 3657 : Approve Piggybacking Renewal of the Charlotte County Public Schools, ITB 15-16-602MP Catalog Discount for Classroom, Clinic and Related Supplies, Award-

3652 : Approve the contract and authorize the purchase of the CrisisGo Application for $33,520.00. Approved [Unanimous] 3654 : Approval to Piggyback Hillsborough County Public Schools, ITB#14109-MST for Athletic Field and Parking Lot Lighting-Maintenance and Repair, Awarded to Himes Electric Company, Inc., and Authorize the Purchase of the Goods and Services for an Estimated Annual Amount of $400,000 Approved [Unanimous] 3670 : Approve the Chehuntamo Advanced Performance High School CharterComment Motion to deny the Chehuntamo Advanced Performance High School Charter Adopted [Unanimous] (See article published in the April 26, 2019 issue of the Hernando Sun) https://www.hernandosun.com/ article/third-time-not-charmcharter-school-application ADDENDUM ITEMS Motion to Approve the Proposed Administrative Organizational Structure Adopted [Unanimous] CITIZEN INPUT ON GENERAL TOPICS (PINK FORMS) J. 3683 : Citizen Input Instruc-

April 15 Brooksville City Council meeting highlights Portions of the city council meeting are reviewed in our “highlights” report

by JULIE B. MAGLIO D. CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS 1. Arbor Day Proclamation Accepted by: Beautification Board Chairman 2. Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month – April, 2019 Accepted by: Kelly Detweiler 3. Autism Awareness Month – April, 2019 Accepted by: Crystal Cruz 4. Sexual Violence Awareness Month – April, 2019 Accepted by: April Johnson, Community Engagement Coordinator, Dawn Center E. PRESENTATIONS 1. Chucochatti/Chocochatti Archeological Documentation Project Presentation of project to conduct studies concerning cultural resources (on site previously designated in 2014 as Florida Historic Landmark) and requesting site access to perform studies. Presentation by: Historic Hernando Preservation Society and Gulf Archaeology Research Institute Community member Doug Davis remarked, “What we have here is something that can change Brooksville to the tune of what Saint Augustine is. This is going to be up to the leadership to do that, not us.

These guys are fixing to make some discoveries that are off the charts and surprise most of you if you follow it….”

The Director of the Ah-Tah-ThiKi Museum in South Florida wrote to Timothy Parsons of the State Historic Preservation Office in support of the Gulf Archeology Research Institute’s study of the Chucochatti site in Brooksville, which will provide much information on early Seminole history in the state of Florida.

“Dear Dr. Parsons: The Seminole Tribe of Florida Tribal Historic Preservation Office (STOF THPO) supports the application being made by the Gulf Archaeology Research Institute (GARI) for the Chucochatti project in Hernando County. The town of Chucochatti Is extremely important to the Seminole Tribe of Florida as it was one of the first towns settled by Creek people in Florida. The STOF THPO is excited to work with GARI on this project since it will allow the Tribe to explain their history at a site founded by many tribal members’ ancestors.

This project will further allow the Tribe to take an active role in learning about and documenting their history and how It might have shaped Florida’s overall historical narrative.”

Gary Ellis, Director Emeritus of GARI, shared details of the project with the city council and asked for permission to include property owned by the City of Brooksville in this ongoing cultural resources assessment and archaeological studies. The project team of GARI would need access to conduct these studies and requested permission to be on the City’s property.

Dr. Ellis, explained, “One of our major research focus is the Seminole Wars.” GARI works to identify, locate and evaluate Seminole-US military sites. He gave a history of the Chucochatti site in Brooksville as well as the Creek Indians who inhabited it who originally came from Eufala, Georgia.

as well as GIS documentation in order to draft a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the site. GARI received a $74,000 American Battlefield Protection Program grant from the US Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) for the Chucochatti project.

GARI researchers intend to complete a comprehensive technical report of their findings

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Linda Prescott asked if there are nearby school districts with a similar program. Spillers stated that the group that she is with goes to every elementary school in Citrus County.

She says that they are also in Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. It is a useful tool for alleviating stress due to testing.

Gus Guadagnino asked if they participate in Early Learning Coalition programs. Spillers said that her dog Turbo goes to the Children Advocacy Center.

Vince LaBorante- thank you - the April 17 FEA sponsored Walk-In was a tremendous success. Statewide over 12,000 people participated in that event. 513 schools across the state, 46 school districts participated.

Cheryl Gleeson- ESE teacher in Hernando County and mom of four. Two daughters are with her in school - a first grader and a third grader. She spoke about the difficulties her third grade daughter has had this year in school due to FSA testing. Her daughter was diagnosed with anxiety over the summer. In Kindergarten she had a panic attack in school where her heart began beating very rapidly.

Today she has a 504 in place to help her through stressful testing. Despite preparation and encouragement, the FSA goal was not reached then two weeks later she had to take her third i-ready diagnostic in reading and reach her magic number. She worked hard, but still didn’t make it. She said that she believes as a teacher and parent, students should be held to some level of mastery, she asked why at these constraints? “How am I going to tell her that her effort wasn’t good enough? She’s an A-B student. She’s nine, she’s a hard worker, she has the sweetest soul and one day she wants to be a teacher. All these constraints we put on these kids for FSA, it’s just too much. Her skin is breaking out and she has raw sores because of the anxiety, because it’s just too much.”

Susan Jackson- Title I facilitator and Hernando Classroom Teachers Association memberThanked board members for visiting schools as well as their stewardship.

Tina Lamyer- teacher at Weeki Wachee High Schoolconcern over the trajectory of our county’s educational system. She’s been a teacher in the district for 14 years and she has had a child enrolled at a district school for the past 3 years. Many of the issues can be positively affected by teacher retention. “I am watching great educators leave in mass exodus.” She said it’s about the pressure and stress being placed on educators constantly.

Thomas Valerio Valerio stated, “My daughter loved going to school.”

Recently moved to the area in February. She began to come home crying. Usually she came home excited about what she had done in school

and would be excited to talk about it. “She came home balling her eyes out. At first she didn’t want to talk to us.

We finally got through to her and she let us know that her new teacher was really mean and really loud. We took these concerns to the principal the very next day, second day of school and we were brushed off. We were told the teacher is just loud. That’s the way she is.” We decided to give it a chance. Every single day for weeks, our daughter came home with the same mentality- crying and screaming.

She didn’t want to go back to school. She was afraid to go back to school. After being brushed off by the principal, we decided that we needed to figure out what was going on...

We needed to protect our daughter. We placed a recording device on our daughter to figure out what was going on.

Maybe it wasn’t the teacher- maybe there were other students that were bullying her that nobody knew about… We talk about a no tolerance bullying rule- it should apply to our teachers as well.” He said they listened to the entire six hours of the recording and the entire time, the teacher is screaming, bullying and belittling the students.

“It’s the entire day. The teacher refuses to help them.”

He said she snaps at them, “obviously you don’t understand it.” This is unacceptable behavior from a teacher.

This isn’t a question of was it against policy (to use a recording device), it’s a question of is this right or wrong (teacher behavior)? Valerio would like the recording used in a second investigation in order to hold the teacher accountable for her actions.

Mr. Alfonso stated, “In short, the school board has developed policies that you pass through the public hearing process- they’re adopted, they’re thought out… to reflect the authority of the board. You have policies that state there shall not be recordings within schools, classrooms without the consent of the teacher and other students. That’s your policy. There are codes of student conduct that specifically prohibit recording without consent. So between those two issues, there’s at least a concern legally there is an expectation of privacy within a classroom. I don’t work for the Sheriff’s Office and I don’t work for the State Attorney’s Office.

There is also, federal law that says communications that occur of other students in the classroom enjoy the protection of federal privacy rights. So the concern is, although well intended, communications that are intercepted surreptitiously are done so without consent and they’re a violation of law.

They are clearly… a violation of school board policy and a violation of your code of student conduct.” He said that he’s provided this information to the Sheriff’s Office and to the State Attorney’s Office and they will decide what an appropriate solution is in this matter. It’s really not in the hands of the school board to decide whether or not there is some criminal activity.

Valerio remarked what I get from this- regardless of how this affects our children… we’re just going to stick with ‘this is what the policy is’ ?

Susan Duval remarked, as parents, you have options. I don’t believe you exercised any additional options other than speaking with the principal- is that correct?

Valerio said that they tried to contact many people on the board. He made phone calls and was passed from one person to another. He said they came into the district building and all they got was ‘here is a phone number- call them later.’

They didn’t tell him there was a board meeting in two days.

This was in March when the recording happened.

Duval asked if they tried to reach out in February and Valerio said that they took the word of the Principal- that they were resolving the issue. He added, “Maybe our daughter did need to adjust- we were allowing that time for the adjustment.”

He said every person besides Mr. Stratton had just brushed him off.

Linda Prescott stated that she responded to his email and he acknowledged that she said they would look into it.

Duval remarked that there are resources for parents in situations like this. “We are problem solvers, you have to give us a chance.”

2019 Great Brooksvillian RECOGNIZING INDIVIDUALS WITH OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS The City of Brooksville would like to recognize outstanding men and women who have made significant positive contributions to the history, culture and/or economy of our community. Each year the Brooksville City Council asks for nominations for this prestigious award.

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Submit your nomination for this prestigious award to be selected by the Brooksville City Council.

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The scope of work includes historical and natural history research, predict defining features, conduct field work, laboratory work and analysis, ensure compliance, preparation of report, management and protection plan and finally nomination for the National Register of Historic Places.

Field work would include a pedestrian landscape survey, soil core program, metal detection survey, shovel testing program and a test unit program.

Mayor Kemerer said, “We hope you do find something.”

Bob and Kelly Detweiler, along with shelter volunteers and their furry canine friend, Dozer, a rescue dog, accepting the Animal Cruelty Awareness Month proclamation on April 15, 2019 Brooksville City Council meeting.

2. Brooksville Main Street Program Presentation by: Ryan Malloy, Main Street Director Attachment: Main Street Financials This presentation was moved to the May 6, 2019 city council meeting.

F. CITIZEN INPUT [NOTE: Input can be on any

city improvement project. Mark Kutney stated the citizen’s name during his response as Mr. Valdez.

Lee Gallinello- City resident and business owner- expressed concern on handling presentations and potential resolutions on the privatization of the quarry for the purpose of a golf course. There is a large group of citizens who want to be involved with the decision making process “in light of the many scenarios we have had in the past.”

City Manager Mark Kutney explained that council has not taken any action on the proposed quarry golf course other than letting this group do an exploratory finding as to what they could do. Council has directed Kutney while working with the group to make sure the quarry master plan is moving forward.

Mayor Kemerer said that there will be public meetings on any kind of a lease involving any city property.

Council member Pat Brayton made a motion to grant property access to GARI with necessary permits from DEP. Council member Bernardini seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.

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subject, whether or not on the agenda. However, input regarding ordinances, resolutions, or for quasi-judicial hearings will be accepted now and at the time those issues are presented at the meeting.]

Ivy Cordell- Salon owner in the city of Brooksville complimented recent events that took place in the city.

She requested a 6 foot leash ordinance and laws related to bikes in parks. She brought up concerns on the proposed quarry golf course. She said it is difficult for other activities to co-exist with a golf course.

She also made a remark on the city’s financial issues.

Another citizen who did not provide his name supported a 6 foot leash law in city parks.

He also referenced Elliott Bart’s University of Florida capstone project involving a

G. RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF

Kutney, addressing Cordell on the issue of signs, dogs and bikes said, “Council has given me authority to revisit current policies relative to the parks.”

They will look at best practices and send recommendations to the parks committee first and let them work on it before it goes to the city council.

On finance issues, Kutney stated, “I will tell you, measures you would look at if you were concerned about a financial crisis would be number one: can the city meet its payroll? Can the city pay its bills? Can the city meet its debt payments? We can certainly do all that and we

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are continuing to increase our fund balances across the board in the general fund and many other funds. If we have an issue the issue might be a lack of capital across the board as it relates to us taking on and doing improvements that for many years were deferred. Not by this council- this council has kind of inherited that problem.”

Kutney remarked that Mr. Bart will be presenting his capstone project on April 25.

Council member Battista stated that he plans to make lengthy comments on the Quarry Golf Course during Items by Council.

Council member Bernardini remarked that they have a leash law and they are part of the county’s leash law. If you have a dog that you’re walking within city limits, you’re supposed to have it on a leash. What we don’t have is dogs allowed in the parks. He said that not everybody is a responsible dog owner and that is why dogs are not allowed in the parks.

Addressing Cordell’s comments, he said the Quarry was built by volunteers for a specific purpose- a golf course and the trails used for biking and walking currently were never authorized specifically for that. They were originally golf cart trails.

H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes - March 4, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Council member Erhard made a motion to remove H1 from the agenda for discussion.

2. Solid Waste Disposal Agreement – Waste Connection/ Heart of Fl. Approval of agreement with A.C.M.S. d/b/a Heart of Florida Environmental Landfill for disposal of solid waste at a cost of $29.00 per ton for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2019, with the option of two single year renewals.

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including the comment in the minutes. She said the minutes did not reflect what occurred.

Battista remarked that Erhard’s comments will be reflected in the current meeting’s minutes, thus providing a record of her concerns. The minutes were approved 4-1.

J. REGULAR AGENDA 1. First Reading – Ordinance No. 902 - Citation Ordinance Consideration of ordinance to establish citation process for enforcement of City codes.

Presentation: City Attorney Recommendation: Approval of First Reading upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for 5/6/19 The ordinance creates a citation process for potential violations of ordinances in the regular code of ordinances as opposed to simply in the land development code. She pointed out that they expanded the language (on page 88) to say that the citation would not only go to county court but it could also go to a hearing officer, special magistrate, special master or similar official. Before it was just going to county court for adjudication.

Public Input- Lee Gallinello- questioned the timing and intent- what are we trying to achieve?

City Attorney Becky Vose remarked that the citation process is an additional way for the city to enforce its codes.

She explained that there are violations that should be taken care of with a citation instead of the lengthy process of going before a special magistrate such as playing an instrument late at night.

Vice Mayor Bernardini motioned to approve the first reading and schedule the second and final reading on May 6, 2019. Battista provided a second. The motion was approved 5-0.

2. First Reading – Ordinance No. 905 – Recreational Burning Consideration of ordinance to define and regulate recreational burning in City limits.

Presentation: City Attorney Recommendation: Approval of First Reading upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for 5/6/19

3. Utility Service Agreement – Creighton Companies, LLC Approval of agreement for service to 940 S. Broad Street for new construction. Approved with consent agenda I. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY) Minutes- March 4, 2019 Council member Erhard brought up an issue involving the usage of the term “cheap shot” by Mr. Kutney at the Jan. 28, 2019 meeting and council member’s Brayton’s vote on

City attorney Becky Vose explained that Fire Chief Snowberger in the last meeting recommended regulations for bonfires primarily occurring in residential areas. A department of agriculture attorney contacted them to make sure that their definition of bonfire did not include several types burns- which are restricted to state regulation (agricultural

pile burn, broadcast burn and silvicultural pile burn).

The ordinance defines bonfire as: “a fire that does not meet the definition of a recreational fire or is not a broadcast burning, an agricultural pile burn or silvicultural pile burn.”

The ordinance defines recreational fire as “a fire, no more than 3 feet in diameter, completely surrounded by non-combustible and nonsmoke or odor producing material, either natural rock, cement, brick, tile, blocks, or ferrous metal. Burning barrels are not to be utilized or considered as a recreational fire site.”

Additionally, if winds are greater than 15 mph, then a recreational fire is not allowed.

The ordinance states that a recreational fire must be a minimum of 10 feet from adjoining property lines and shall be a minimum of 10 feet to any structure or combustible material.

The ordinance also says that the open burning of lumber, pallets, wooden shingles, scrap wood, leaves, yard waste, cardboard, paper, garbage and other similar items is not permitted unless otherwise permitted by the Florida Forest Service as part of an agricultural pile burn or silvicultural pile burn.

Burning of brush and tree trimmings would require a permit from the Florida Forest Service.

In response to a question about high school bonfires, Chief Snowberger said that the high school would be welcome to apply for a permit to hold a bonfire as they always do. The ordinance would not prohibit high school bonfires at all he said.

There was no public input.

Council member Erhard motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance and schedule the second and final reading for May 6, 2019. Second by Vice Mayor Bernardini. The motion passed 5-0.

3. First Reading – Ordinance No. 906 – Revision to Peddler’s Ordinance Consideration of revisions to Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance.

Presentation: City Attorney Recommendation: Approval of First Reading upon roll call vote and schedule Second and Final Reading for 5/6/19 The City Attorney explained that the ordinance is being updated to reflect the change of peddler permits being issued by the city manager rather that the (now dissolved) police department.

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With Hernando County Fire / Rescue (HCFR) on the way, Deputy McDougal put his training to work, and performed CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). He was also able to contact his recent trainee, Mark Kay, who was on patrol nearby. Deputy Kay quickly arrived on the scene to assist. Their efforts were successful, as evidenced by the man awakening with a gasp of air, and his pulse being restored.

“He (Kay) went to work right beside me. I’m very proud of him,” McDougal said. “It’s a high adrenaline issue, but you’re trained for it.”

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tioned to approve items 1, 2, 3 and 4 to be financed or paid for through this fiscal year and for the finance department to bring back to council where the funds will come from (budget amendment). Additionally information was requested on the most cost effective way to complete item 3. Seconded by Council member Battista. The item passed 5-0.

5. Amendment to Personnel Manual Consideration to adopt amendment to Personnel Manual Sections 7.01 and 7.02 to change vacation and sick accrual back to per pay period from per hours worked.

Presentation: Finance Director, Jim Delach Recommendation: Approval of revisions Motion to approve by Battista, seconded by Erhard. Approved 5-0.

6. FLC – Appointment to Finance, Taxation & Personnel Committee Consideration of Council Member appointment to FLC committee.

Presentation: City Clerk Recommendation: Appointment of Council Member to Committee Vice mayor Bernardini made a motion to appoint council member Brayton to the FLC Committee. Council member Battista seconded the motion.

The motion passed 5-0.

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to take down any more trees be stopped. One from page 2 proposal was signed by 10 residents, and sugstakes, plastic ribbon, a gested two phases for little time and patience Lake Townsen(d) going could have marked the forward; “Phase I: Keep recommended 50 foot the middle of open park diameter circle required as-is and what has been by law of the rest of us. removed. No one rides “Even after a gopher (horses) in the middle tortoise manages to dig (section). Stop here - keep itself out of a collapsed perimeters as-is. Keep burrow, he seldom returns oak trees within 50 feet to it. Understandable. And of road. Locate gopher to add insult to injury, this tortoises in the middle of Lake Townsen mechanical the open area and what shredding was done during has recently been debreeding season and at stroyed. Stop any more the beginning of nesting tree removal. Phase II: season (May through Find another … location.” mid-June). What is left At least one person at of the native population the meeting disagreed, is probably in disarray. offering, “Fire is a natHernando County should ural way of preserving follow its own Environnatural habitat. Leave mentally Sensitive Lands the canopy along the ordinance (2003-18) which perimeter for trails.” supposedly protects all The matter is expectplants and animals.” ed to be discussed at the May 14, 2019 Board of Most of the comments at County Commissionthe gathering on Thursday ers regular meeting. asked that the current work

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Presentation: Community Development Director Recommendation: Direct staff to coordinate with Finance Department to identify funds or funding sources needed

1. *District One Reroof (Sheriffs Lease Facility) - $14,000 (FY 2019) 2. *City Hall Security Improvements - $45,721 (Note: The amount and scope was later reduced by Council during closed session meeting & programed for FY 2019) 3. DPW Warehouse Roll-up Doors - $9,800 (FY 2020) & $30,000 (FY 2023) 4. *DPW Old Fire House “Streets” Building Roof $15,000 (FY 2019) 5. DPW Fleet Motor Pool Structure - $250,000 (FY 2020) 6. Stadium Decking Repair $50,000 (FY 2020) 7. JBCC (Jerome Brown Community Center) Adult Field Softball Lights/Poles - $340,000 (FY 2020) 8. JBCC Press Box Roof & Renovations- $14,000 (FY 2020) 9 . Lamar Drinking Water Plant- $100,000 (FY 2020) & $250,000 (FY 2021) 10. East Avenue Lift Station Design/Replacement - $40,000 (FY 2020) & $110,000 (FY 2021)”

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added due to concern with traffic safety (on page 99 of the agenda packet). She also clarified that the definitions of peddler and solicitor does not include charitable solicitations.

Within special event permits, a section would deal with solicitation and peddling.

Vice Mayor Bernardini made a motion to approve the first reading and schedule to second and final reading for May 6, 2019. Seconded by Council member Battista. Approved 5-0.

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One of the cornfields at Frazier Farms

From a Garden to Frazier Farms silver queen which was his father’s signature corn. The white corn is a great creaming corn.

They also sell blueberries, watermelons and vegetables from other growers at their farm stand as well as some of their own branded products.

They have specialty sauces, relishes, salsas and jellies all with the Frazier Farms brand.

If you are having a spring cookout Frazier Farms’ corn is a wonderful addition. It is awesome to see the surprise on someone’s face when they try Frazier Farms corn.

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razier Farms’ sweet corn is one of the special benefits of living in Hernando County.

If you have not had Frazier Farms’ sweet corn, you have not had corn. The corn is sold as it is picked at their barn, so the corn is at the optimal sweetness.

Many times the corn is picked the morning that it is sold. Otherwise it is picked and placed in a refrigerator to maintain its farm fresh taste.

Frazier Farms is run

by David Frazier and Sharon Vance. David explained that Frazier Farms is a 12 acre 5 and 10 cornfield meaning that they have corn in May and October usually starting around the middle of the month. To have corn for several weeks they have to plant the corn around 10 different times. This spring they should have about 3 and a half weeks of corn starting in the middle of May. Sharon Vance updates the Facebook page regularly, so that is the best way to keep up to date.

David Frazier says that he only has three days to pick the corn once it is ready. If he starts to pick before that, the corn does

David Frazer of Frazier Farms

not have as much flavor and after that the corn can become tougher and starchy.

They usually pick the corn by 9am when the corn is still cool from over night. They grow similar varieties most years and do not grow any GMO corn.

Corn in the grocery store has to picked and transported, warehoused, and then transported again to your local store. For the convenience of getting all your food in one place you are foregoing optimal taste. To allow for time for all this transportation the corn usually has to be picked

a little before it is fully ready, so it is ready when it is in the store.

The origins of Frazier Farms can be traced to a garden on a lot off Hammock Road in 1973. The Frazier family come from an agriculture background and started a garden.

They grew more corn than they could eat, so they gave their largesse to Tom Varn who distributed it to teachers at Hernando High. Tom told David’s father that he could sell all the corn he could grow, if he would grow it.

This year they are growing a white corn similar to the white

Frazier Farms is preparing for the upcoming season. Frazier Farms sells products under their own label- like bacon ketchup.

How our Readers’ Choice mermaid came to be

2. This is our second drawing done by someone with a little more artistic talent.

1. This is the first drawing of our mermaid, done by someone with little artistic talent.

19 20 Left: Side by side of our turquoise and black mermaids Right: Finalized version of our mermaid.

by ROCCO MAGLIO The Reader’s Choice award logo started out as an idea jotted down quickly by someone with little artistic talent.

We looked at a number of Reader’s Choice Awards that were developed by other newspapers throughout the world. We wanted something that was uniquely Hernando County. A symbol that people would see and immediately think Hernando County.

The mermaids at Weeki Wachee are a uniquely Hernando and well known throughout the country. Newton Perry’s marketing gimmick turned into a brand for Hernando even though the real attraction was the crystal clear waters of Weeki Wachee Springs.

Once we had settled on a mermaid as the symbol of Hernando we needed to decide on the design. We needed a symbol that would scale, that would look as good at

Locally produced pure cane syrup along with many other local products are sold at the Frazier Farms farm stand.

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an inch tall as it did at a foot tall. That was when things were turned over to our resident artist/editor/publisher.

She drew the outline of a beautiful mermaid. We then needed to digitize the drawing. Digitizing was harder than expected since the lines scanned at inconsistent thicknesses. The fix to this was to zoom in on the image and erase thicker areas.

Once we had the lines of the drawing we need to decide on a color to fill the image. We originally came up with two options: a turquoise blue and a black. Most of the people we asked liked the black image while they appreciated water symbolism of the turquoise blue, so we selected a dark blue fill for the mermaid image.

Voting for our Readers’ Choice Awards is ongoing until May 19. Go to hernandosun.com/rc or use the ballot on page 15 and mail in your votes.

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CAR MANIA, SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2019 FROM 10:00AM TO 2:00PM Where the past meets the future: Suncoast Technical Education Center is proud to announce Car Mania - come and see the classics - enjoy a cookout and see what the automotive industry has to offer! Free event. Visit with employers and showcase your vehicle at Car Mania.

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Terlep Chiropractic will be holding its annual Ladies’ Night from 6 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, May 30. Tickets are free. For more information and to obtain tickets contact Tina at Tina@DrTerlep.com.

Ladies’ Night is one of the largest fundraising events Terlep Chiropractic hosts each year with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the American Cancer Society. The ACS will be on-site helping to raffle off many gift baskets and door prizes. There will be five amazing grand prizes including a four-day Carni-

Toy Train, Collectible and Hobby Show/Sale Saturday May 11, 2019 at Hernando Fairgrounds 6436 Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601

9am -2pm Adults $5.00 Children under 12 free Credit cards accepted at entrance table

RAISE THE ROOF MEN BAKE 2019 ON FRIDAY, MAY 17, FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM

The Raise the Roof "Men Bake" is an event hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County and is now in its 5th year. Local "Celebrities" auction their cake designs along with other specialty items to raise money for building affordable homes for low-income families in Hernando County. In addition to the auction, there will be a raffle, a 50/50 and a Bake-off competition. Hosted by Celebrity Men Bake Habitat Hernando County.

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val cruise. The event also includes elite vendors that will be showcasing products and giving away samples.

The theme of this year’s annual Ladies’ Night is The Roaring 20s. Those who come are invited to wear 1920s attire for a costume contest and photographs.

Charleston, anyone? The event includes complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres while listening to live music and visiting the vendors.

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ORANGE BLOSSOM JAMBOREE MAY 15 TO MAY19, 2019 Come celebrate Orange Blossom Jamboree’s 10 Year Anniversary.

Once again we return to the Sertoma Ranch in Brooksville, FL May 1520, 2019. Band Lineup: The Heavy Pets • The Grass is Dead • Roosevelt Collier Trio • Come Back Alice • Melody Trucks Band • The Groove Orient • Uncle John’s Band • The Applebutter Express • The Legendary JC’s • Holey Miss Moley • Shak Nasti • Antelope • Bonnie Blue • Electric Kif • Future Vintage • High Test • Daniel Heitz Band • Ella Jet & Future Soul • Vlad the Inhaler • Guavatron • Franscene • Souljam • S.P.O.R.E. • Firewater Tent Revival • Jon Ditty • Oddessey • I’Magine • Grindstone Sinners • Skull and Bone Band • Leisure Chief • The Conglomerate • Wildroot • Mind Medicine • Fil Pate Trio • Pockit • Tand

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NIGHT WALK, SATURDAY MAY 18, 2019 9 PM TO 10 PM Discover what you can see in the woods at night! We’ll be taking a one mile walk through the park to observe spiders, frogs and toads, millipedes, and everybody’s favorite, scorpions.

Special multi-color flashlights will be provided. We’ll begin promptly at 9 pm with a brief overview of what we’re looking for, instructions on

using the flashlights, and viewing a collection of fluorescent items. Please wear sturdy shoes as we’ll be going over sandy, sometimes uneven terrain. Bug spray will be available, too.

Meet at Pavilion 2 for this free event.

Let’s get wild! No pets please.

Due to the popularity of these events, we have had to start regis-

tration. Registration opened at 6pm on May 1. Please do not register if you can not show. Hosted by Florida Educational Night Walk and Crews Lake Wilderness Park.

Crews Lake Wilderness Park 16739 Crews Lake Dr, Spring Hill, Florida 34610

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Business & Community Briefs Florida-Friendly Landscaping May Class/ Workshop Schedule Free Class: Storm-Wise Landscapes Residents are invited to attend “Storm-Wise Landscapes” on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Spring Hill Branch Library located at 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Hurricane season in around the corner. In this class participants will discuss tree care and other issues related to storm readiness in the landscape.

Arborist Ken Morgan will also provide information on proper pruning of landscape trees. No registration necessary.

Rain Barrel Workshop Residents are invited to attend a Rain Barrel Workshop on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hernando County Utilities building located at 15365 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville. Rain barrels are $50 each. Attendance is mandatory to purchase a rain barrel; however, you may attend without purchasing one. Please make checks payable to HCUD and mail to Hernando County Utilities, 15365 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34613. Write “Rain Barrel Workshop May 29” on the envelope. Checks will be the only form of payment accepted and must be received by May 28, 2019. Hernando County Utilities customers who attend the workshop and install a rain barrel at their home will receive a one-time $25 credit on their water bill. Please bring a vehicle that can accommodate a 55-gallon barrel.

All sales final. Call (352) 540-6230 for more information.

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 Car Mania, presented by Suncoast Technical Education Center Join us for a cookout - bring your showcase car, explore SunTech’s Automotive program, and see what the industry has to offer.

Nature Coast Technical High School 4057 California Street; Brooksville, Fl 34604 May 18, 2019; 10am to 2pm May 18; Showcase arrival time is 9.00am Nature Coast Orchid Society meets at the VFW Post 8681 on the corner of Drayton St. and County Line Road, Spring Hill, May 18th starting at noon. Our program has not been fully confirmed but will be an interesting orchid day! Also, at the meeting will be a raffle table, orchids for sale, a “member show off table” and refreshments. Guests are welcome!

Daylong Retreat at Saint Leo University Offers Writers from All Backgrounds Quality Workshops and Creative Interaction Published author-teachers include visiting writers and Saint Leo faculty members ST. LEO, FL - The Seventh Annual Sandhill Writers Retreat will be held Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Saint Leo University.

The lakeside campus, about 35 miles north of Tampa at 33701 State Road 52, St. Leo, FL, 33574. The retreat is open to the general public, including teachers, students, and members of the military and veterans. Registration is available online at the retreat webpage. Early registration, which offers the most favorable admission rates ($35 to $95), remains open until midnight, May 15. The director of the retreat is Gianna Russo, a Tampa poet, as well as assistant professor of English and creative writing at Saint Leo University.

The 2019 program features 16 hands-on writing classes in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, poetry performance, and publishing. Classes will focus on craft and imaginative exercises that lead to new works and new skills. Also included are a faculty reading and book signing, and an optional lunchtime open reading for participants. A limited number of private one-on-one manuscript consultations is available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Saint Leo writing faculty members will be leading many workshops. Learn more and Register at: https://www.saintleo.edu/sandhill-writers-retreat

HEALTH & WELLNESS ------LIFE, Spirit, Wellness: Bridging Faith & Behavioral Health Communities 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.

Oak Hill Hospital, in Collaboration with Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Continues Its Popular For Your Health Community Education Series with a Special Symposium Entitled “Know the Signs: Stroke Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention” Spring Hill, Florida– Oak Hill Hospital, in collaboration with Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, will continue its popular For Your Health Community Education Series with a symposium entitled, “Know the Signs: Stroke Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention,” on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill, Florida 34609.

The seminar panel includes: Jon Schwadron, DO – board certified in emergency medicine at Oak Hill Hospital Justin Whisenant, MD – neuroradiology and endovascular neurosurgery at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point A stroke is a life-changing event for a patient and their caregivers. Those who attend will learn about stroke prevention, signs and symptoms and the treatment and recovery process available to our community at Oak Hill Hospital and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.

The symposium will be followed by a question and answer period and guests are encouraged to prepare their questions ahead of time.

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

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

Breaking Out of Your Shell - Middle School Workshop Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6 PM – 7 PM Be Empowered at WellCome OM 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, 34607 Summer is almost here! What do you do for fun? There are so many great activities to do, and maybe you want to try something new this summer! But maybe you don’t feel comfortable meeting new people... It can be really scary and overwhelming to be social. You might even be so uncomfortable with it that it stops you from trying something new.

Join us for “Breaking Out of Your Shell,” a workshop about being more social! We’ll talk about small, manageable steps you can take to feel better about meeting others. We’ll also do some fun confidence-building activities!

Hopefully after this workshop, you’ll feel a little more comfortable about being more social. We can’t promise that it’ll suddenly become easy, but we can definitely help you take some steps to get there!

Sign up at: wellcomeomcenter.com/be-empowered!

for help in losing or maintaining their weight, learning many new concepts on health prevention, and sharing a really fun time!

Each week will have a different topic or format which will include: • Introduction to goal setting using Mindfulness and HeartMath techniques • Discussions on various diets, detoxing, use of supplements and superfoods, information on organic and non-GMO foods including hand-outs • Cooking class designed specifically for weight loss and energy • Special weight loss presentation by a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD • Grocery tour to learn how to shop healthy and quickly • Latin Dancing night for movement and fun Six Weeks Only $99! Enroll Today at WellComeOMCenter.com Or Call 352-600-4242 Location 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607; WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center Breaking Out of Your Shell - High School Workshop Friday, May 17, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (See info above) Conscious Cooking Series: Beans, Legumes, and the Soy Myth with Diane Friedberg Date: May 21 2019 From: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Beans, Legumes, and the Soy Myth “The art of cooking these plant treasures” Cost:$20 per seat What to Expect: Information and education on whole grains taught by a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh and Macrobiotic Lifestyle Wellness Coach, Diane Friedberg. Each participant will also receive a light meal sampling of the food prepared during the class.

--------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.

Wider Horizons School Summer Programs MONTESSORI CAMP- LANGUAGE & MATH PRESCHOOL THROUGH 1ST GRADE SOME OF WHAT WE DO: Stamp stories- audio stories -word games-sentence building- funny picture stories-recite poetry- reading comprehension-chart stories- journaling- -illustrate a story- vocabulary, spelling games Math factsMath operation review- Tricky Word Problemsgames and tricks June 3-August 2 9am-12noon --- Before and after care available WEEKLY THEMED CAMPS-- LANGUAGE ARTS/MATH ENRICHMENT FOR 2ND GRADE AND UP; FUN SPECIAL ACTIVITIES- PLUS: Improve your skills, Fill in the gaps, Become a better writer, Enhance Math skills, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension June 3-Aug 2 9am-2:00pm --- Before and after care available CALL 352-686-1934 for more information.

Weight and Wellness Support Group at WellCome OM This support group is for anyone who is looking

tV’s Best Bets may 12 - 14 Sunday, May 12 Valerie’s Home Cooking Food Network, 11am Season Premiere!

Valerie Bertinelli honors the cooking of her dear grandmother “Nonnie.” With pistachio gelato and a special kind of lasagna on the menu, we can understand why.

Mummy’s Day Marathon Syfy, beginning at 4:30pm Get wrapped up in a triple feature of The Mummy (1999), The Mummy Returns (2001) and the Syfy premiere of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008).

Killing Eve: “I Hope You Like Missionary!”

BBC America & AMC, 8pm Villanelle (Jodie Comer) uses her unrivaled infiltration skills to immerse herself in the world of a target in the new episode “I Hope You Like Missionary!”

The Red Line CBS, 8pm Limited series The Red Line continues with two new episodes tonight.

In “One Day We May Be More Than a Body,” Daniel (Noah Wyle) seeks comfort from his colleague, Liam (Vinny Chhibber). Then in “We Turn Up This Music Louder Than a Mother’s Cry,” Daniel fears for Jira’s (Aliyah Royale) safety after receiving a threatening phone call warning her to stop speaking out about the shooting.

Supergirl: “Red Dawn” The CW, 8pm Kara (Melissa Benoist) comes face-to-face with Red Daughter and the two engage in an epic battle. Determined to find a way to extract the Harun-El, Lena (Katie McGrath) turns to an unlikely source for help — Lillian Luthor (guest star Brenda Strong).

The Simpsons: “The Crystal BlueHaired Persuasion” FOX, 8pm Season Finale!

Season 30 comes to a close as Homer’s job at the power plant cuts healthcare benefits for children and Marge buys healing crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart’s ADD. When Bart begins to succeed in school, Marge is prompted to open her own new-age store and start her own crystal empire.

Our Cartoon President Showtime, 8pm Season Premiere!

A brand-new season of the animated political comedy that takes a fictional documentary crew behind the scenes in the Oval Office begins tonight. This series features the voices of Jeff Bergman, James Adomian and Gabriel Gundacker.

The Spanish Princess: “Fever Dream” Starz, 8pm The second episode of Starz’s newest period drama finds Catherine (Charlotte Hope) one step closer to the English throne with her marriage to Arthur, but she’s forced to navigate the challenges of a new relationship and a new court.

Bob’s Burgers: “Yes Without My Zeke” FOX, 8:30pm Season Finale!

Zeke (Bobby Tisdale) might be sent away to a disciplinary school, which means Tina (Dan Mintz) could finally have his best friend and her sort-of boyfriend, Jimmy Jr. (H. Jon Benjamin), all to herself.

Dan Thielmann has been collecting Coca-Cola items for 35 years and has an extensive collection of items dating back to the 1920s.

Fellow Coca-Cola collector Darrell Noble, who has been collecting for over 45 years, puts an estimated value on Dan’s collection, and he’s brought some of his own items in hopes of making a trade.

Family Guy: “Adam West High” FOX, 9pm Season Finale!

When Brian’s proposition to rename Quahog’s high school as “Adam West High,” in honor of the late mayor, is successful, he feels encouraged to run for mayor of Quahog. But the race takes a turn when Quagmire throws his hat into the ring.

Good Girls: “Hunting Season” NBC, 10pm Rio (Manny Montana) uses a series of unnerving tactics to remind Beth (Christina Hendricks) that it’s not as easy to walk away from his criminal enterprise as she’d like it to be. Meanwhile, Annie (Mae Whitman) learns something new about Noah (Sam Huntington), and Ruby (Retta) makes a reckless decision to save Stan (Reno Wilson).

Hailey Dean Mysteries: Prescription for Murder Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

“Hailey Dean Mystery Month” continues as psychologist and former prosecutor Hailey Dean (Kellie Martin) helps Detective Garland Fincher (Viv Leacock) investigate a string of murders at Atlanta Memorial Hospital, where Fincher’s girlfriend is a suspect in the first killing.

Game of Thrones HBO, 9pm “Blackwater.” “The Rains of Castamere.” “Battle of the Bastards.”

With maximum bloodshed, Game of Thrones’ penultimate episodes often eclipse the actual finales.

Will tonight’s 80-minute installment follow suit?

Shark Tank ABC, 10pm Season Finale!

First up are entrepreneurs from Fort Collins, Colo., who present their fast-food franchise that focuses only on guilty pleasures.

Then, a group from Lexington, Ky., pitches their high-design houses for special nocturnal guests, and a husband-and-wife duo from San Diego introduce their stylish product that keeps your pet safe from predators. Finally, a world-renowned jiujitsu instructor from Torrance, Calif., solves a problem that we never knew we had with his dual fashion design.

NCIS: Los Angeles: “The Guardian” CBS, 10pm Attention, JAG fans! NCIS: Los Angeles enlists a very special guest for tonight’s hour: heroic, handsome Navy captain Harmon Rabb Jr. (David James Elliott) from the beloved CBS military legal drama — the show that spun off the original NCIS before wrapping its 10-season run in 2005. Harm, now second-in-command of an aircraft carrier, is called upon to help Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam (LL Cool J) investigate ISIS sympathizers. Even more exciting, the May 19 NCIS: LA season finale reunites Harm with his longtime love interest, Lt. Col. Sarah “Mac” MacKenzie (Catherine Bell). It’s both characters’ first time back on TV, but are they still together?

Collector’s Call: “Coca-Cola” MeTV, 10pm

Veep HBO, 10:50pm Series Finale!

The political comedy starring Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus as the former vice president and president Selina Meyer concludes tonight.

Monday, May 13

The Bachelorette ABC, 8pm Season Premiere!

Fresh off Colton Underwood’s season of The Bachelor, Hannah Brown gets a second chance at love as Season 15’s Bachelorette.

The Voice: “Top 8 Semifinal Performances” NBC, 8pm Live The Top 8 artists perform in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for America’s vote. Plus, in a Voice first, the Top 8 will pair up to perform competitive duets on songs from The Beatles.

The Code: “1st Civ Div” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “1st Civ Div,” Abe (Luke Mitchell) and Harper (Phillipa Soo) try to track down a website owner who is inciting violence by having Marines confront and expose civilians who are publicly pretending to serve in the Corps.

Arrow: “You Have Saved This City” The CW, 9pm Season Finale!

The battle between Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Emiko (Sea Shimooka) comes to a boiling point, which brings back some familiar faces and leaves others in dire jeopardy.

Buried in the Backyard Oxygen, 9pm Season Premiere!

While most people enjoy their backyard as a safe haven, others are not so lucky when they discover the horrors lurking beneath welltrimmed hedges and manicured fences. Uncovering human remains is only the beginning, however, as each hourlong episode follows a unique police investigation to identify the body, determine a cause of death and find the person responsible.

The Fix: “Jeopardy!”

ABC, 10pm

Sevvy (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) offers a multimillion-dollar reward for anyone with information on Jessica’s murder and convinces Ezra (Scott Cohen) to help him follow a lead in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, CJ (Merrin Dungey) and Riv (Marc Blucas) hatch a plan to lure in Maya’s (Robin Tunney) stalker.

Bull CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

In the Season 3 finale “Pillar of Salt,” Bull (Michael Weatherly) works to convince a jury that the alleged murder of a 3-year-old girl was actually a tragic accident.

Knightfall: “As I Breathe, I Trust the Cross” History, 10pm Season Finale!

The death of the Knights Templar order seems imminent as Landry (Tom Cullen) and his Templar brothers are sentenced to burn at the stake.

The Enemy Within: “Sequestered” NBC, 10pm Acting on urgent intelligence from a captured Tal contact, Keaton (Morris Chestnut) and his team are able to intervene and stop the assassination of a high-profile congresswoman. Keaton has Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) interrogate the congresswoman, who had previously used Shepherd’s treason conviction as a launching pad for her political career, leading to a stunning truth about the origins of Tal. Independent Lens: “Harvest Season” PBS, 10pm Spend an agricultural year in Napa Valley and meet the unsung people who play a critical role in making some of the world’s most celebrated wines.

Paid Off With Michael Torpey truTV, 10pm Season Premiere!

TruTV kicks off the week airing new episodes of the popular game show that helps contestants pay off their student debt (more than $1 million in prize money will be awarded throughout the season).

New episodes will air tonight through Thursday, and then the series moves to its regular time slot on Tuesdays. Also, for the first time, you will be able to get in on the action via a Live Lightning Round call-in for a chance to win up to $3,000.

Desi Lydic: Abroad Comedy Central, 11pm In her first one-hour special, The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic is setting out on a global expedition to explore how and why the U.S. has fallen so far behind much of the world when it comes to opportunities for women in education, economics, health and politics. Lydic travels the world to learn about the policies, cultural shifts and badass women who have catapulted other countries ahead of the U.S. in gender equality.

Tuesday, May 14

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Netflix

Netflix pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In with this special celebration. Original cast member Lily Tomlin will reprise her role as the snorting phone operator Ernestine and the rocking grandma Edith Ann. Joining Tomlin will be a slew of comedians and actors, including Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris, Taye Diggs, Michael Douglas, Jay Leno, Rita Moreno, Margaret Cho, Brad Garrett, Bobby Moynihan, Cheri Oteri, Jon Lovitz and more.

American Housewife: “The Dance” ABC, 8pm With the kids away at the school dance, Katie (Katy Mixon) and Greg (Diedrich Bader) look forward to a romantic evening alone. But Anna-Kat (Julia Butters) is crushed when the boy she likes doesn’t ask her to the dance, and Oliver (Daniel DiMaggio) begins to panic when the town psychic’s predictions begin to come true.

The Big Interview: “REO Speedwagon” AXS TV, 8pm Dan Rather chats with Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, Dave Amato and Bryan Hitt of the classic rock group REO Speedwagon.

NCIS: “Lost Time” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Lost Time,” Gibbs (Mark Harmon) turns to Dr. Grace Confalone (guest star Laura San Giacomo) for advice after he uncharacteristically unravels and abandons his team at a crime scene investigation.

The Flash: “Legacy” The CW, 8pm Season Finale!

Barry (Grant Gustin) faces off with his oldest and most formidable nemesis, Reverse Flash (Tom Cavanagh).

MasterChef Jr.: “Too Corny” FOX, 8pm The remaining eight junior cooks pair up and must get creative to create a delicious dish using corn.

And in the elimination challenge, the pairs must tag-team for tapas.

What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali HBO, 8pm This first feature-length HBO production from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment is directed by Antoine Fuqua, who is also an executive producer. Exploring the life of Muhammad Ali, the film uses recordings of the boxer’s voice and archival footage — some of it previously unseen — to paint an intimate portrait of a man who was a beacon of hope for oppressed people around the world and, in his later years, became a symbol of humanity and understanding.

The Village: “I Am Defiant” NBC, 8pm The Village residents face individual fears while supporting Ava (Moran Atias) on the day of her immigration hearing. black-ish: “Is It Desert or Dessert?”

ABC, 9pm

Dre (Anthony Anderson) has concerns about Jack (Miles Brown) and Diane (Marsai Martin) spending the weekend with their friends’ family in the desert. Meanwhile, Pops (Laurence Fishburne) is forced to come to terms with how he treats women after he helps set Junior (Marcus Scribner) up.

FBI CBS, 9pm Season Finale!

In the Season 1 finale “Closure,” a woman with information about the death of Maggie’s (Missy Peregrym) husband is abducted, leading the team to uncover a criminal operation larger than anyone imagined.

NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 1 ESPN, 9pm Live ESPN has exclusive coverage of the best-of-seven-game NBA Western Conference finals series beginning with Game 1 tonight.

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals series is tomorrow night on TNT. Good Bones HGTV, 9pm Season Premiere!

Follow popular mother/daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E. Laine as they buy crumbling Indianapolis properties, gut them down to the studs and turn them into gorgeous, functional family homes ready to attract young buyers.

The Voice: “Live Top 8 Semifinal Results” NBC, 9pm Live Three artists from last night’s performances will be revealed as safe

by America’s votes. After these finalists are revealed, the bottom two artists will be sent home immediately, while the middle three artists will compete in the Instant Save for the last spot in the finale.

Bless This Mess: “In Hot Water” ABC, 9:30pm In order to afford a new water heater, Rio (Lake Bell) and Mike (Dax Shepard) must come up with ways to make money, since Mike refuses to let Rio’s mom pay for it.

Mike decides to sell their chickens’ eggs at the local farmers market; and Rio tries to find new clients for therapy, but the town doesn’t seem to want their business.

NCIS: New Orleans CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

Season 5 of NCIS: New Orleans closes with “The River Styx, Part II.” After tracking underground spy network Apollyon to war-torn South Ossetia, Pride (Scott Bakula) is separated from the team and faces grave danger.

True Conviction: “Murder at the Barbershop” Investigation Discovery, 10pm Barry Shipp, a husband, father of three and beloved Pensacola, Fla., barber, is gunned down in broad daylight in his barbershop.

Police canvass the neighborhood, hunting for a solid lead, but come

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Calendar of Events May 10 Expect the Unexpected - Weather or Not! WHEN: Friday, May 10, 10am – 12pm WHERE: 15365 Cortez Blvd, 15365 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34613 Description:: Join Emergency Management Director, Cecilia Patella as she guides us in emergency preparedness. Weather-related emergencies are a fact of life in Florida, yet other situations may occur which create emergency situations for the community and our families. Participants will learn the most efficient ways to prepare for the unexpected.

The American Alligator When: Fri, May 10, 10am – 11am Where: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville, Florida 34601 Description: One of only two remaining alligator species on earth the American Alligator instills a wide range of feelings in people who encounter them. This program will cover the life history, conservation history, and status of Florida’s famous reptile. This is a free program no need to register, ages 12+ only.

Brooksville Main Street: Friday Night Live & The Night Market Friday, May 10 5:00pm – 10:00pm Monthly on the second Friday 205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601-2613, United States Description:Hosted by Brooksville Main Street What is Friday Night Live?

Friday Night Live is a live outdoor music concert series held the 2nd Friday of each month at the beautiful Hernando County Band Shell Pavilion at 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601. The fun kicks off at 5:00pm and ends at approximately 10:00pm Thin Blue Line When: Fri, May 10, 7pm – 10pm Where: Silverthorn Country Club · Spring Hill, Florida Description Our next event will benefit the Hernando & Pasco County Sheriff road deputies. While we raise money, we’ll enjoy live music from the band “the Actual Bank Robbers” as we honor our deputies for their courageous work.

100% of the money raised will go to the Hernando & Pasco County road deputies’ benefit. Heavy hors d’oeures will be served. Tickets are $50, and sponsorships are available. For more information please call our offices and ask to speak with Yvette (727) 849-5353; Tickets: www.lucasmagazinefoundation.com

Movie Times

Price per person - $29.95 (excludes tax and gratuity). Reservations are required! Please call 352-799-4653 for reservations!

Brooksville Farmers’ Market When: Sun, May 12, 10am – 4pm Where: 615 Hospital Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601, USA Nature Photography 101 When: Sun, May 12, 10am – 11am Where: Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville Description: Photographer and nature lover Alice Mary Herden of Green-fly Media offers a monthly opportunity to learn more about DSLR cameras and getting great shots outdoors. Alice offers lots of opportunities for photographers of all levels to join her in the field. Registration and a $20 fee required. Visit Creative-Nature-Photography.com Mother’s Day Concert WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 2019 pm WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines, 9100 Nakoma Way, Weeki Wachee.

Description: The Hernando Youth Orchestra salutes mothers ( and everyone else family) on Sunday, May 12th with a 2:00 concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines, 9100 Nakoma Way, Weeki Wachee. Music

by Beethoven, Strauss, Rossini and more classical music masters. oncert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

May 15-20 Orange Blossom Jamboree When: Wed, May 15, 9am – Sun, May 19, 12pm Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch; 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 Description: Come celebrate Orange Blossom Jamboree’s 10 Year Anniversary. Once again we return to the Sertoma Ranch in Brooksville, FL May 15-20, 2019. http://www.orangeblossomjamboree.com/ May 17

Raise the Roof Men Bake 2019 WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2019 from 18:00-22:00 WHERE: Silverthorn Country Club Golf Course, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Hosted by Celebrity Men Bake - Habitat Hernando County The Raise the Roof “Men Bake” is an event hosted by Habitat for Humanity May 11 of Hernando County and is now in its 5th year.

YMCA Mothers Day Trip The Raise the Roof “Men Bake” is an event hosted by Habitat for Humanity Sat, May 11, 1:30pm – 9:30pm of Hernando County and is now in its 5th year. Local “Celebrities” auction Where: YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609 their cake designs along with other specialty items to raise money for Description: Join us as we enjoy a trip to Orlando to set sail with a cast building affordable homes for low-income families in Hernando County. of entertainers, acrobats, and cutthroats as they chart a course through In addition to the auction, there will be a raffle, a 50/50 and a Bake-off danger and romance. This interactive experience with swordfights, songs, sea monsters and a captain’s feast is sure to be a blast! Time is 1:30p-9:30p competition.

Tickets: Individual tickets $70; Table of 8 $535.00; Table of 10 and the price is $70- Includes transportation, 3-course meal, including a $650. drink!! Ticket $70 Hernando County Farmers Market May 18 When: Sat, May 11, 10am – 3pm Where: 2468 Commercial Way (US19) in the “Rural King” parking lot Not A clue Adventures weekend camping trip Description: We are an open air Farmers market in the Brooksville, Spring Hill Florida area. We have a wide variety of vendors ranging from Produce, When: Sat, May 18, 7:30am – Sun, May 19, 8:30am Where: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road BrooksOrganic Plants, Homemade Dog Food and Treats, Plants, Homemade ville, Florida 34601 Crafts, Jewelry, handmade soap and much more! Come see us on SaturDescription: Not a Clue Adventures, an outfitter providing outdoor addays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! For more info Contact: Jodi 352-2324241 E-mail: hernandocountyfarmersmarket@yahoo.com or go to http:// ventures offers an extended hike and overnight camping trip hosted the weekend of May 18th and 19th. Learn what you need to pack and what to hernandocountyfarmersmarket.webs.com/ leave behind and so much more to get you on your way to comfortable Wild Foods Foraging Class in the outdoors. This class is good for day hikers and overnighting and May 11, Saturday, 9 am – 11:30 am. extended hikes.

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park Join us as we forage on the trails of Dade for wild foods and then sample King’s Bay Fest some dishes made from what we collect. Hat, sunglasses and water are May 18 at 10 AM- 6PM & May 19 10AM- 4 PM recommended for the foraging walk. Cost is $3/vehicle or annual park King Bay Park; 268 NW 3rd St., Crystal River, Florida 34428 pass plus $5/person; 12 and under free.

Live Music, Vendors, Kids Zone, Craft Beer & Wine, Wing Master Cook-Off Brooksville Golf and Country Club Golf Tournament- Hosted by Eden Peewee Archery Baptist Church to benefit Youth mission trips and summer camp.. Saturday, When: Sat, May 11, 10am – 11am May 18th, 2019. Four-person scramble. Check in 7:30 to 8:15 AM. Shotgun Where: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksstart 8:30 a.m. BBQ lunch at 1 p.m. Registration $50 per person which ville, Florida 34601 Description: An opportunity for mom or dad to work alongside youngsters includes barbecue lunch at Eden Baptist Church. questions contact Eden Baptist Church at 352-796-3855 or Farm Bureau Insurance, Brooksville at who are interested in archery. Ages 5-9 will have an opportunity to learn 617 Lamar Avenue. the basics using our scaled-down equipment, one-on-one coaching, and help from mom or dad. Space is limited for this one-hour program. RegisNature Coast Wedding Expo & Fashion Show ter at (352) 754-6722.

May 18, 2019; Noon - 4 pm WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center Be A Hero Mother & Son(s) Date Night 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34607 Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 5 PM – 8 PM Please join us for an afternoon to Celebrate one of the most special days WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center of remembrance in a Life Journey! Fashion Show for Bridal plus Evening Hosted by The SEED Foundation to benefit The Life Center This evening was created to give Moms and Sons a special evening togeth- Gowns by Maureen’s Bridal. fun for all in an air-conditioned setting at the New WellCome OM Center. Prizes, Giveaways in beautiful surroundings er while sharing with these young men some helpful tips in the Gentleto see fashion and have some fun! Vendors and Sponsors are still being men’s Code and being the best version of themselves.

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May 25 (We will be announcing them in the Discussion). Once their Badge Card is filled, turn it in for our Date Night Swag Bag! More info at Free Community Shred Event www.theseedfoundation.org May 25 11am-2pm at the Towne Square Mall 3021 Commerical Way Spring Hill #HernandoPost #TowneSquareMall #Shredding Donations to benefit May 12 Hernando County Fire Rescue http://townesquaremall.net/free-shredding-event-protect-from-identityMother’s Day at Silverthorn Country Club theft/ WHEN: Sunday, May 12, 10am – 5pm WHERE: 4550 Golf Club Ln, Brooksville, FL 34609, USA (map) Spring Lake Memorial Classic 10K, 5K, 2 Mile Description: Are you looking for something special to do with your family When: Sat, May 25, 7am – 12pm this Mother’s Day? Join us for an extravagant buffet in our beautiful ballroom overlooking the course! The buffet includes complimentary mimosas Where: 5283 Neff Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601 Description: The Spring Lake Memorial Classic is located in scenic eastern for all guests 21 and over, as well as flowers for all mothers!

Hernando County, Florida. But don’t let the majestic trees and peaceful Buffet times will be 10:30-5pm, after which our full dinner menu will be setting fool you - these are some of the toughest hills in Florida! All three available 5-9pm. We will have entertainment outside on the veranda courses take participants along shaded tree draped roads and over some 4-8pm for your enjoyment!

tV’s Best Bets may 14 - 18 up empty. A year passes before investigators catch a break after DNA taken from the victim’s fingernails is matched to someone living on the other side of the country.

Now, the prosecutor who promised justice to the Shipp family must prove her case in court.

New Amsterdam: “Luna” NBC, 10pm Season Finale!

Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) works on a creative way to help Max (Ryan Eggold), and Kapoor (Anupam Kher) gets surprising news.

Meanwhile, Reynolds (Jocko Sims) takes a big step in his relationship with Evie (guest star Margot Bingham) as one of the doctors makes a life-altering decision.

Wednesday, May 15

Southern Charm Bravo, 8pm Season Premiere!

It may be a season of new beginnings, but the same old Charleston drama always finds a way to resurface.

Survivor: Edge of Extinction CBS, 8pm Season Finale!

Survivor’s 38th season comes to a close in a two-hour finale, followed by the one-hour reunion special.

Riverdale: “Chapter Fifty-Seven: Apocalypto” The CW, 8pm Season Finale!

After receiving mysterious invitations, Archie (KJ Apa), Betty (Lili Reinhart), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) band together to confront the evils of their past once and for all. Meanwhile, chaos ensues at The Farm after Edgar (guest star Chad Michael Murray) makes a chilling announcement.

MasterChef Celebrity Family Showdown FOX, 8pm Celebrities pair up with friends and family to compete in culinary challenges and raise money for charity. Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir, and his brother, Boz, go head-to-head against his Johnny’s broadcast partner Tara Lipinski and her husband, Todd, in a fish dish showdown. Then, in a reality TV Blind Taste Test, Lisa Vanderpump and her daughter, Pandora, face off against Jersey Shore stars Snooki and JWoww, to replicate one of Joe Bastianich’s dishes from taste alone. The second part of this two-night special airs next Wednesday.

Chicago Med: “Forever Hold Your Peace” NBC, 8pm Caroline (Paula Newsome) has news to share, forcing Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt) to make a serious decision about their relationship.

Maggie (Marlyne Barrett) meets her sister’s new boyfriend but discovers danger may lie ahead.

Dr. Rhodes (Colin Donnell) experiences a devastating loss, while Dr. Choi (Brian Tee) and April (Yaya DaCosta) are faced with an unexpected challenge that strengthens their relationship.

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A&E, 9pm Season Premiere!

The final season will continue to chronicle the lives of Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg as they balance family and their rapidly growing business, which has become one of the fastest growing and most popular restaurants in the country.

Jane the Virgin: “Chapter EightyNine” The CW, 9pm Jane (Gina Rodriguez) is having a hard time dealing with Rafael (Justin Baldoni) avoiding her, so when an issue with Mateo comes up, she uses it to get some face time. Rogelio (Jaime Camil) turns to Jane for help when he learns his pilot is in trouble.

Chicago Fire: “The White Whale” NBC, 9pm A serial arsonist cold case is reopened when Lt. Severide (Taylor Kinney) finds a connection to a recent salon fire. Meanwhile, Firehouse 51 celebrates a retirement party.

NOVA: “First Horse Warriors” PBS, 9pm Horse riding played a key role in human expansion and civilization.

But when and how did people first master these animals? Scientists use archaeology and genetics to uncover clues about the first horse riders and how they shaped the world.

The Employables A&E, 10pm New Series!

This new docuseries follows struggling job seekers with conditions such as autism or Tourette syndrome as they search for meaningful employment. With the help of specialists, each job seeker uncovers their talents and works to show potential employers that their perceived disabilities can often provide unexpected benefits in the workplace.

Whiskey Cavalier: “Two of a Kind” ABC, 10pm Frankie’s (Lauren Cohan) commitment to coldhearted professionalism is tested when the team’s new mission to take down the head of a massive drug operation reunites her with a former guardian. Meanwhile, Jai (Vir Das) and Standish (Tyler James Williams) discover that Susan (Ana Ortiz) has been writing psych evaluations on every member of the team, and their curiosity leads them to an unpleasant surprise.

Chicago P.D.: “Confession” NBC, 10pm Antonio (Jon Seda) struggles with his guilty conscience as he tries to take down a major drug dealer. In order to protect his team, Voight (Jason Beghe) takes a big shot at Kelton (guest star John C. McGinley).

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World: “The Rocket” PBS, 10pm Learn the explosive history of the rocket, from its origin in ancient China to its use as a weapon of war, and see how adding hydrogen allowed it to carry astronauts all

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Golf: PGA Championship: First Round TNT, 1pm Live In a major schedule shift, the PGA Championship moves from August to May beginning with this year’s tournament at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. Defending champion Brooks Koepka will be challenged by the likes of Justin Rose, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau. TNT and CBS combine to air the event through Sunday.

Out With a Bang! TBS’ “Big Bang Theory” Finale Celebration TBS, beginning at 2pm Fans voted for the “Best of Each Season” episodes, which will run in a marathon leading up to CBS’ series finale tonight.

Grey’s Anatomy: “Jump Into the Fog” ABC, 8pm Season Finale!

As fog begins to cover Seattle, the doctors of Grey Sloan navigate through personal complications.

Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Alex (Justin Chambers) attempt to save Gus (Christian Ganiere), while Levi (Jake Borelli) talks some sense into a struggling Nico (Alex Landi).

The Very VERY Best of the ’70s AXS TV, 8pm New Series!

This series puts a spotlight on the enduring films, series and pop culture moments that defined the 1970s. In the premiere, executive producer Katie Daryl guides special guests Morgan Fairchild, Barry Williams, Catherine Bach, Fred Willard, Anson Williams, David Chokachi and Mindy Cohn to share their honest, hilarious and always unfiltered thoughts on the classic entertainment that made this decade so groovy, as they count down the best action TV shows of the ’70s.

The Big Bang Theory CBS, 8pm Series Finale!

In this hourlong send-off, see how Chuck Lorre’s comedy about a group of nerdy scientists wraps it all up after 12 seasons.

Superstore: “Sandra’s Fight/Employee Appreciation Day” NBC, 8pm In the first of two back-to-back episodes, Amy (America Ferrera) and Dina (Lauren Ash) visit Cloud 9 corporate to fix problems caused

by Sandra’s (guest star Kaliko Kauahi) misguided activism. In the next episode, Amy and Jonah (Ben Feldman) find themselves on opposing sides as corporate tries to win over employees by showering them with treats.

Station 19: “Into the Wildfire” ABC, 9pm Season Finale!

The members of Station 19 pack their gear and head to Los Angeles to help battle a deadly wildfire raging out of control. While the team works to evacuate residents, they meet Terry (guest star Patrick Duffy), and Ben (Jason George)

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very challenging hills! Make sure that the sound of your pounding heart and deep breathing don’t distract you from observing the wonderful surroundings along the course. The area is home to a variety of native plants and wildlife such as majestic oaks, magnolias, hickory and cedar trees, red hawks, bald eagles, wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers, bobcats, foxes, coyotes and white-tail deer - just to name a few.... So while doing this run be sure to keep your head high, breath deep and keep your eyes peeled - it truly is a treat for the senses! Proceeds from this event support individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Come run Florida’s toughest, most scenic, race course and Achieve with us! AWARDS: 2 Mile Category - All participants are chip timed and receive a “Walking” medal.

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5K & 10K - Awards are 3 deep in each 5 year age bracket for both female and male. Grand Champion awards will be given to female and male for Overall (all ages), Masters (40-64), and Senior (65 & over).

Happening in June: Kiwanis Giant Yard Sale Fundraiser Hosted by Kiwanis Club of the Adventure Coast Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 8 AM – 1 PM Towne Square Mall; 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, Florida 34606 Doggy Palooza at BeckyJacks Food Shack June 7; Come enjoy a day out with your dog! There will be multiple vendors with a variety of different dog friendly products. A raffle will be held to benefit a local animal shelter. Becky Jack’s will be introducing a new dog friendly menu so you and your pup will be able to enjoy lunch together. All dogs are required to be on a leash.

The Great Florida BBQ Festival Jun 8 at 11 AM – Jun 9 at 6 PM Anderson Snow Sports Complex 1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Live music, A KCBS Licensed BBQ competitions., huge kids play area and a host of quality vendors - this event will have something for the entire family. Held June 8 & 9, 2019, this festival is a celebration of our Veterans with profits being donated to the Veterans Heat and Friends of Hernando Parks & Recreation - 501(c)(3)’s.

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makes a split-second decision that changes both of their lives.

Young Sheldon CBS, 9pm Season Finale!

In the Season 2 finale “A Swedish Science Thing and the Equation for Toast,” Sheldon (Iain Armitage) invites the entire school to a party for the Nobel Prize announcements.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Sicko/Suicide Squad” NBC, 9pm In the first of two back-to-back episodes, Jake (Andy Samberg) and Charles (Joe Lo Truglio) investigate a dangerous serial killer, while Terry (Terry Crews) finds out whether or not he has passed the lieutenant’s exam. In the next episode, desperate circumstances call for desperate measures, as Jake, Holt (Andre Braugher), Amy (Melissa Fumero), Terry, Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz) and Charles must ally themselves with old enemies.

Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell CBS, 9:30pm During this 30-minute special retrospective, The Big Bang Theory stars Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco will lead fans on a trip down memory lane, sharing some of the best-kept backstage secrets and personal memories from the past 12 years.

For the People: “A Choice Between Two Things” ABC, 10pm Season Finale!

On Election Day, Jay (Wesam Keesh) turns to Kate (Susannah Flood) and the team for help after his parents and other voters are illegally intimidated at their polling place. Meanwhile, Roger (Ben Shenkman) and Jill’s (Hope Davis) relationship is at an impasse when Sandra (Britt Robertson) learns that they are romantically involved and challenges Jill’s judgment.

S.W.A.T. CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

The SWAT team goes in pursuit of militant group the Emancipators when the criminals hold a live stream kangaroo court to publicly execute city politicians in the Season 2 finale “Kangaroo.”

Better Things FX, 10pm Season Finale!

Season 3 of Pamela Adlon’s comedy ends with the finale episode “Shake the Cocktail.” FX has renewed the series for Season 4.

The American Farm: “Make or Break” History, 10pm Harvest season hits high gear, and judgment day arrives for some of the year’s biggest gambles. As bank payments loom and legacies are at stake, one bad harvest could spell disaster.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “End Game” NBC, 10pm Season Finale!

When a teenager is found dead in the Hudson River, Lt. Benson

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(Mariska Hargitay) suspects Rob Miller (guest star Titus Welliver) is behind the mysterious death but can’t prove it. Despite having only circumstantial evidence, ADA Stone (Philip Winchester) takes the case to court before Miller can destroy more lives.

Friday, May 17

Fleabag Amazon Prime Video Season Premiere!

The British dark comedy starring Killing Eve creator Phoebe WallerBridge returns with a new season featuring appearances by Kristin Scott Thomas and Fiona Shaw.

In the new season, a handsome priest (Andrew Scott) helps Fleabag change the way she looks at the world. “I think that this series is about the power, the impact that humans can have on each other’s lives, really, and that they can arrive at any time in your life and be a surprise,” explains Waller-Bridge.

The Rain Netflix Season Premiere!

The Danish series that follows a group of youngsters who have survived an apocalypse returns for Season 2.

Meghan and Harry Plus One CBS, 8pm Gayle King anchors this CBS News special marking the one-year anniversary of the marriage of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, and how the couple has dealt with life changes and becoming parents.

The Blacklist: “Robert Diaz” NBC, 8pm Season Finale!

As the president’s (guest star Benito Martinez) true plan comes into focus, Liz (Megan Boone) and the task force fight to avert disaster.

Meanwhile, Red (James Spader) meets in secret with a man who holds information about his past.

No Exit!

CBS, 9pm Jane Pauley anchors this one-hour CBS News special exploring America’s love/hate relationship with our highways and byways, and how millions of us cope with our increasingly difficult daily commute.

Live From Lincoln Center: “Annaleigh Ashford in Concert” PBS, 9pm Tune in to a new concert from stage and screen star Annaleigh Ashford, who thrilled audiences in Sunday in the Park With George opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Kinky Boots and You Can’t Take It With You, for which she won a Tony Award.

Hawaii Five-0 CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

In the Season 9 finale “Hana Mao ’ole ka ua o Waianae (Endlessly Pours the Rain of Waianae),” Five0 continues to hunt down escaped criminal Aaron Wright (returning guest star Joey Lawrence) before he can sell cyber-weapons to the highest bidder.

Saturday, May 18

Horse Racing: Preakness Stakes NBC, 5pm Live

The second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, takes place today at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: Monster Energy Open/AllStar Race FS1, 6pm Live NASCAR’s All-Star festivities take place tonight at Charlotte Motor Speedway, beginning with the Monster Energy Open, which gives drivers one last shot to qualify for the main event. In the All-Star Race, fans will see NASCAR’s top drivers compete to qualify for the final 10-lap sprint to the finish and $1 million prize.

Major League Baseball FOX & FS1, beginning at 7pm Live FOX’s Saturday MLB regional broadcasts return for the 2019 season as viewers will see the Houston Astros at the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Cubs at the Washington Nationals or the Milwaukee Brewers at the Atlanta Braves. Later tonight on FS1, the Kansas City Royals are at the Los Angeles Angels.

Ransom: “Playing God” CBS, 9pm Eric (Luke Roberts) and his team work the case of a bombing at a genetics company in the new episode “Playing God.” Cake Boss Discovery Family Channel, 9pm Season Premiere!

Season 9 premieres with backto-back episodes. First, in “Fiery Dragons and Marrying Cats,” Buddy’s client is a modern-day medieval knight who wants an epic, fire-breathing dragon cake, and Buddy goes a little crazy with the pyrotechnics. Then, in “Flamenco and Capture the Flag,” Buddy flaunts his dance moves while Mauro makes a cake for a nearby summer camp.

NBA Western Conference Finals: Game 3 ESPN, 9pm Live The NBA Western Conference finals series heads to a new site for Game 3 tonight and Game 4 Monday night on ESPN. Sailing Into Love Hallmark Channel, 9pm Original Film!

Biology teacher Claire (Leah Renee) takes action when she learns that her former boyfriend (Chris McNally) works for the developer who’s building a new resort on Blue Island.

Saturday Night Live: “Paul Rudd/ DJ Khaled” NBC, 11:30pm Live Season Finale!

Season 44 comes to a close with Paul Rudd, who reprises his role as Ant-Man in the current Marvel theatrical hit Avengers: Endgame, making his fourth appearance as host. Grammy-nominated DJ Khaled makes his SNL debut as musical guest.

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Hernando High loses two non -conference games, heads to districts in the No. 1 seed PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

On May 3, Hernando High baseball lost a non-conference game against Lakeland (10-4).

They lost to South Sumter (8-6) on Tuesday April 30 which was also a non conference home game. Hernando High played in the 5A District 7 Tournament this past week in Hudson. They were the #1 seed in the tournament which granted them the first round bye.

Wednesday was their first game of the week.

The results of the district tournament will be provided next week.

Leopards Dylan Schatzel reacts to the umpire’s call on second base during Friday night May 3 game against Lakeland.

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Junior Jayden Kimbrough runs to third base during Friday night’s District Championship game against Cypress Creek.

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Strength of schedule One thing that could be the saving grace for Hernando whenever they face teams out of the area is its strength of schedule throughout the regular season. The Leopards have had their fair share of tough opponents and it starts right around the Tampa Bay area.

From facing neighboring Nature Coast Technical, who always has a tough squad, to teams like Gibsonton East Bay and Lutz Steinbrenner and New Port Richey River Ridge, the Leopards have faced many of the tougher clubs around. The Leopards have also seen plenty of teams outside of the area, including Palmetto, Ponte Vedra and Jacksonville Bolles.

Hernando’s record at 24-3 compared to Orlando Bishop Moore’s 18-8 will not mean much heading into this regional quarterfinal matchup, but experience for the Leopards could play a vital factor.

Ali Shenefield could be the X-Factor If there’s any one player in this regional quarterfinal matchup that could be the biggest difference maker, it’s Hernando pitcher Ali Shenefield.

The right-hander has been one of the best pitchers in the state of Florida and her statistics speak to that.

Shenefield heading into this week has struck out 331 batters, boasts an earned average of 0.77 and holds a record of 22-3 on the season. Those are some impressive stats for her senior campaign.

On the other side pitching for the Hornets will likely be senior Riley Oakes, who only yielded two hits in Bishop Moore’s 8-0 district championship victory over Taylor last week.

Shenefield was a bit shaky in the final couple of innings against Cypress Creek last week, but look for the senior to re-focus and be on her ‘A’ game when Hernando faces Bishop Moore.

Shake off district title loss The district championship loss may still sit in the back of the minds for everyone associated with Hernando softball but there truly is no time to

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dwell on the loss. Hernando will have to quickly shake away the pain of the loss and look ahead to Bishop Moore. If the Leopards allow the district championship loss to linger in their minds, it could

be a long night against Orlando Bishop Moore.

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

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Sunburns and Sausage I went out and got myself a beauty of a sunburn. Now, don’t be jealous folks, sunburns really aren’t that much fun and the fact is, I’d rather I hadn’t gotten burnt up, but since I did so thoroughly, I figured I’d at least brag on it.

Kinda puts a real damper on the rest of the week though, because it sure does hurt, but I can only look back to how I got it and grin.

I went fishing. That’s right, I did and I had a great time. Ninety-percent of my time in the outdoors is pursuing some wild game in the fields, swamps or forests, but I was invited to participate in a charity tournament event with the Dixie County Airboat Adventures club and I said, “Yes!” I’m no Ken Burns to be sure, but I’ve read enough of Ken’s columns that I’ve got a decent idea of how I’m supposed to go about it.

Therefore, I loaded my favorite outdoorsman, Meghan Bailes in the truck and headed up to Shired Island in North West Florida where we took the airboat out for some inshore fun. We landed quite a few keeper redfish with our guide, Dwight Knight, who was volunteering his time as driver for the airboat to get us in and out of some pretty good fishing holes.

Now, Meghan out-fished me, as expected, and began landing some mighty big redfish. In fact, they were so big, that each time she’d pull one into the boat, the water level would drop nearly two inches. She caught so many of them big ones, that we had to throw half of them back just to keep enough water to float the boat in! But seriously, we may not have won, but we did have such a grand time at that tournament, I figure we were winners just for having been invited!

And my sunburn?

Well, I get rubbed down regularly with Aloe and just have to grin and bear it as I’m now back in the woods. I’ve been establishing some bait stations for hunting wild hogs. There are a lot of clients heading my way and I need to get a few of them sausage makers showing up regularly.

One way I’ll be doing that, is by burying my bait. Normally, I scatter corn about the top of the ground, either cast it out by hand or with a mechanical feed motor. But, there are so many hogs coming in that they eat it all up in two minutes.

One spot in Homossassa, the hogs were cleaning up forty pounds per night!

So, I’ll make them have to work for it. What I do, is take a pair of post

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hole diggers and I’ll sink a hole down about thirty inches. Into that, I’ll dump a bag of corn, topped off with a little cherry KoolAide, that way when the hogs come in, they can just stand there and fill their bellies, they actually will have to dig and work in order to get to it.

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!

Right: Meghan with the second place redfish caught at the Dixie Couty Airboat Adventures Charity Tournament.

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Small businesses will save America’s communities (but we need to do our part)

CUBA

‘Pearl of the Antilles’ The balmy island destination of Cuba rich in history and culture.

Experience vintage cadillacs, crumbling and faded pastel-coloured colonial buildings, bacardis and daquiris in the sunset.

BY QUINT STUDER

Start-ups and small companies are crucial to the success of our nation.

When they thrive, America thrives.

Most of us know this instinctively, and we’ve just kicked off a week that makes it official. During National Small Business Week, awards will be given, high achievers honored, and special events held throughout the country.

All of the honors and accolades are well-deserved. But this year I’d like to ask all Americans to go a step further: let’s make National Small Business Week a week we celebrate in a very personal and meaningful way. Shop small. Shop local. And yes...shop small and local as often as you can.

Why is it so important that we citizens put our money where our mouth is? Consider the numbers.

The U.S. Small Business Administration says small businesses create two out of every three net new jobs in the private sector. And over half of all Americans own or work for a small business.

And small businesses have never been more important than they are right now. They are the economic engine that powers communities— and healthy communities are the key to stabilizing families and citizens in the wake of rapid change.

Small businesses have a huge and vital role to play in shoring up America’s struggling communities.

They are being called to fill the void created by the loss of “pillar” institutions like banks, hospitals, and media outlets.

A few decades ago these “pillars” were locally owned. Now, due to the forces of globalization, many are part of larger conglomerates. Then, the owners of these organizations were committed to keeping local economies vibrant. Their livelihood depended on it. Now, they live elsewhere and no longer have that personal connection to the community.

So entrepreneurs and small business owners have a huge job to do.

As citizens we need them to thrive.

And they need our support. It’s a symbiotic relationship.

Small businesses provide jobs and keep the dollars circulating locally.

Their owners have an active and personal interest in the well-being of their community. They live there.

Their kids go to school there. They care about what happens. When they generate wealth, these business owners are more likely to turn around and reinvest in the community.

This is why I say that small businesses will save us. They can and

BY SUE QUIG.LEY HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Located in the northern Caribbean where the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean meet, lies the balmy island of Cuba.

Officially, the Republic of Cuba, the island has long been a popular destination for Canadians and Europeans seeking an affordable sunny island vacation. But now that political relations between the US and Cuba are thawing, tourism is rising steadily each year and even Americans are beginning to include Cuba as an attractive alternative.

It’s difficult to describe Havana in a few paragraphs.

“From the moment I set foot in the airport, it felt as if I was in a time warp,” said Daniel Crawford, 72, a whisky ambassador from Scotland. It truly felt as if I was in a time capsule and had set the dial about 50 years behind, he said.

Crawford, on a multi-destination business trip, had included a trip to Cuba “because it was easy to get to from Tampa now.”

“It was easy to acquire my visa and health insurance and I was keen to go because I feel once all the embargoes are lifted, Cuba will change forever,” he said.

Havana was his first stop and The Hotel Nacional de Cuba.

The Hotel Nacional de Cuba is considered a symbol of culture and Cuban identity and a declared National Monument. It’s famous for the large number of personalities that have stayed there during its 80 odd years of existence — guests like Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Ernest Hemingway.

The hotel is also infamous for hosting the Havana Conference of 1946 – a historic meeting of the United States Mafia and the Cosa Nostra leaders in Havana.

“I wanted to stay at The Hotel Nacional de Cuba not just because of its history and reputation,” said Crawford, “But also because it has beautiful views of Havana and the harbour and the rooms were very reasonable.”

Prices at such an elegant hotel can be high but Cuba offers many hotels at all sorts of budget levels. An inexpensive option for young or independent tourists are “Casas Particulares” where guests can stay in a private home. Staying in a private casa allows tourists more opportunity to mix with local Cubans, and engage in Cuban cultural life. Prices range from home to home but is usually about $40 per night, less if for a longer stay.

Getting around Havana was a breeze too,” said Crawford. “I wanted to explore

bars and restaurants because, well, I’m a whisky ambassador,” he added.

Taxi service in Havana is varied and reasonable. There are the bicycle taxis, horse-drawn carriages and Coco-Taxis.

These are the cute yellow, round, openair, two-seater vehicles powered by a motorcycle engine.

Most visitors to the island though choose to experience a ride in one of the many, restored antique cars from the heydays of the 1930s — cars like Chevys, Buicks, De Sotos, and Studebakers.

Strolling around Old Havana is a must.

Trees line the roadways and squares and provide shade to browse. It’s all set back in time. People greeting one another, women wearing traditional Cuban dress and smoking cigars, hawkers selling their antique goods, political prints, clocks and watches, second-hand car parts. Ï didn’t use taxis all the time,” he said.

“Havana is a great town to stroll around.

It’s almost entirely flat, very safe and you get to experience the true flavour of the city.”

Next stop for Crawford was the province of Pinar del Rio in the west of Cuba — a place where Cuba’s tobacco is cultivated.

The area is known for its hills that have rounded tops. There’s scuba diving, mountain hiking trails leading to waterfalls, mineral springs and historic coffee plantation tours.

“I recommend a visit to a cigar plantation,” he said. “I got to see workers rolling cigars and got myself educated about the origins of some of the world’s most famous cigar brands.”

Back in Havana for three more days, Crawford explored museums, bars, restaurants and nightclubs.

“I ate excellently and reasonably,” he said. “Lobster was always on the menu but there were so many temptations like lechon, smoked Marlin, paellas and rice dishes, lamb, plantains, ceviche and piquillo peppers.”

Cuban art is a mix of African, American, and European influences and has a dynamic diversity of styles. The island boasts 265 museums, 120 art galleries, and 46 art schools. Cuba has also produced many major international figures in fine arts, ballet, music and theatre. Havana’s magnificent museum of modern art known as “Bellas Artes” features 400 years of Cuban masterpieces.

“Cuba is rich in history, culture and natural beauty,” said Crawford. “I urge everyone to visit and mingle with the lovely Cuban people. Where else can you experience rumba and salsa and lobster everyday?”

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A classic car in a street in Old Havana.

A typical meal in Cuba made from fresh ingredients. Marinated free-range chicken breast in a sesame tempura batter, served with fresh tomato salsa

The Hotel Nacional de Cuba whose guest list includes Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra.

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Dining under the stars outdoor community dinner celebration was held for On Saturday May the Florida Governor 4, 2019 the Inaugural from Brooksville WilFarm to Table Fundraisliam Sherman Jennings. er Dining Under The From the Children’s Stars event took place on Advocacy Center: The Main Street in front of Children’s Advocacy the historic courthouse.

Center of Hernando Main Street was closed County serves children and tables and chairs ages 0-17 who are child were set up in the street. victims of sexual abuse, Tickets for Dining physical abuse, drug-enUnder The Stars cost dangerment, mental injury, $100.00 per person with neglect and witnesses Dining Under The Stars on Main Street - 2019 Inaugural Farm to Table Fundraiser hosted by MFCS, Inc. Children’s proceeds going to benefit of domestic violence. the MFCS, Inc. ChilThe primary goal of the Advocacy Center of Hernando County. Photos courtesy of Trevor Barlow, Monocle Design Solutions. dren’s Advocacy Center Children’s Advocacy Cenof Hernando County. ter is to reduce the trauma These Dining Under The experienced by child Stars events have become abuse victims by ensuring popular in the past few a coordinated response years and are happenand investigation that ing across the country. avoids multiple, redunBrooksville has seen this dant forensic interviews type of event before in the by law enforcement, the early 1900s when a large judicial system and mental health system. Doing so ensures a response that is sensitive to the child’s emotional and developmental needs, while also preventing re-victimization experienced from Page 13 will lead the way in creating by multiple interviews. the thriving communities Americans desperately want and need. When communities are vibrant, there are more high-paying was just for the Equestrian his goals and dreams, it jobs. Young people don’t competitions. seemed the world had have to leave to find work.

Robert took home three already determined Robert's from Page 1 People can afford to shop.

Special Olympic Equestrian destiny.

Quality of life improves.

Roberto Arroyo are his medals this year. He earned "But they were wrong," There’s more money for paternal grandparents, but a Silver medal in Dressage, Robert said, "All of those schools and programs that in reality, they are Robert's another Silver medal in people who said I couldn't lift people out of poverty. 'mom and dad.'

English Working Trails and do all of those things, were Everyone wins.

Once they brought him a Gold medal in English very wrong."

To citizens in commuhome, they began to notice Equitation.

Robert did learn to drive. nities that are mired in an things about little Robert.

I asked Robert, "Were In 2011, he also graduated economic slump, this may As a baby, Robert was you familiar with the from Hernando Christian sound like a dream come not able to grab toys and horse that you rode in Abu Academy in Brooksville, true. But it doesn’t have to bottles like other young Dhabi?"

Valedictorian of his class. be a dream. Every commuchildren his age. His fine "No, I wasn't," he said, "It After that, Robert attended nity can move toward vimotor skills were not at the was the first time I had been college and earned his Asbrancy—but only if we join same level as his playmates. sociates degree. Computers on the horse they provided together to make it happen.

When Robert was 4 years and electronics have always to me as we couldn't have All real, sustainable change old, he could not walk or fascinated him, figuring out our own horses transported is citizen powered. there."

Why not go out this week talk. It took several years to how various types of softdetermine that Robert had ware and hardware work. and buy your kids’ suma disability, referred to as ---As theoretical physicist mer clothes from a small Autism Spectrum Disorder and professor Stephen boutique, or shop for spring (ASD).

The Divisions: Hawking once said (with flowers or tomato plants at In March, Robert won a gold medal in English Equitation, ASD is a complex The Olympic Sport of the help of a computer-genyour local hardware store? a silver medal in Dressage and another silver medal in developmental disability; Dressage: is the highest erated voice due to his own You’ll probably find the English Working Trails at the Special Olympics World signs typically appear service and experience to expression of horse training Games in Abu Dhabi. disability), during early childhood and be far richer than what you where horse and rider “However difficult life affect a person's ability to get online or at big box are expected to perform may seem, there is always retailers. communicate, and interact from memory a series of something you can do and “It’s truly going to be the very important for them to And don’t do it just this with others. ASD is defined succeed at. It matters that predetermined movements discover their inner champi- greatest thing for me,” he week. Do it every week. as a certain set of behaviors you just, don’t give up.”

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D#10308525 – Rosco is a stunning black and white male Pointer/Terrier mix, approximately 5 years old and weighs 62 lbs. He was adopted in 2016, but returned in January because he was aggressive towards the owners other dog. Rosco is in the Protege’ Program brushing up on his obedience training to ready him for a new home. He should be an only pet and any other arrangements will have to be approved by the shelter manager. Rosco would love to find another family to call his own and hopes you’ll become his new BFF. Rosco is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated and has a 1-yr county animal license, but is heartworm positive.

D#10319331 – Brooks is a handsome red and white male Terrier mix, approximately 6 years old. He was confiscated by the police in March and is now in the custody of the county. Brooks came into shelter care emaciated and in overall poor condition with flea allergy Dermatitis and a nose injury. His medical issues have been addressed and he’s now gaining weight under the careful guidance of shelter staff.

Brooks is super friendly, sweet, very well mannered and looking for his furever home. Please stop by to meet this exceptional boy today! Brooks is neutered, micro-chipped, heartworm tested, vaccinated and has a 1-yr county animal license.

Seventeen year-old Matthew Laskoski recently accomplished something that many people only dream of. The Nature Coast Technical High School senior has published his first novel.

No Brakes is a fast-paced mystery thriller with many plot twists.

As Matthew explains the novel: “‘My book is about two friends, Hudson and Rhea, who go searching for Hudson’s sister who is missing. What ensues is an onslaught of mystery, misdirection, and action that seemingly has “No Brakes.” Their family history and the identity of characters are being questioned; a family can be reunited or split apart; and no character is safe.”

Writing the book was not a fast or easy process. Matthew started writing the novel the summer before his sophomore year. During the course of two years, he overcame many challenges.

“Writer’s block, frustration, hesitation.

You name it, I had it,” Matthew remarks.

However, these did not deter him from his goal and his persistence paid off.

As you would expect, English is one of Matthew’s favorite subjects in school. He got interested in writing around the 4th grade when his teachers assigned creative writing to his class and he was told he had a talent for writing.

“From elementary school at Challenger K-8 to Nature Coast Technical High School, my teachers encouraged my writing. My parents did as well, so I was inspired to write No Brakes, but I didn’t know how it would turn out. I did this to challenge myself. I wanted to see what I could do.”

In addition to writing, Matthew is also an avid reader. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus and The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan got him into reading.

“That kind of characterization was something I hadn’t before witnessed in books aimed towards my age range at the time.

I fell in love with the characters.”

His all-time favorite book is Simon vs The Homo-Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli.

He has also enjoyed reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, as well as What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera.

Apart from his two passions – writing and reading – Matthew likes to dance, hang out with friends, read tarot cards and listen to all genres of music. His tastes range from Aretha Franklin, Queen, K-pop (Korean Pop) and Heavy Metal to tango and swing music.

Matthew displays a maturity and purposefulness that is not always common in teenagers.

“My role models include my sister, Lauren, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. My parents, Maria and Gregg Laskoski, have raised me to be compassionate, organized, free-think-

Matthew Laskoski,17, a student at The Nature Coast Technical High School senior has published his first novel.

ing and kind to all. I owe part of who I’ve become to them.”

The first-time novelist plans to continue writing and has started working on his second book already.

“Now that I’ve experienced what it was like to write one, I know what I can improve on.

The next book revolves around the supernatural and the possibilities we, as humans, don’t comprehend. The book will be somewhat like a parody of The Exorcist, but with a lot more humor, emotion and heartfelt moments. I’m not afraid to take risks. I want to write something that can influence people, make an impact on someone the same way the books I read, influence me.”

In August, Matthew will continue his education at Pasco Hernando State College. He hasn’t decided on a major but wants to try different things

Matthew explains his novel No Brakes is a fast-paced mystery thriller with many plot twists.

and see what catches his interest. Besides studying and his other activities, you can be sure he will be working on his novel.

Matthew’s book, No Brakes, is available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.

Tidal Brewing celebrates first anniversary D#10319503 – Zelda is a precious brown brindle and white female Mountain Cur/Terrier mix, approximately 1 year old and 63 lbs. She was found by a Good Samaritan laying on the side of a road in Spring Hill and brought into shelter care. Zelda is a very sweet young gal with a lovable disposition and is now looking for a home to call her own. She is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and has a 1-yr county animal license.

RIGHT: Crowd gathers for the first anniversary celebration BELOW: Tidal Brewing Owners Dave and Maxine Peitzman

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.

David Latscha Serving Hernando & Pinellas

813-955-2340 david@latscharealty.com

2550 Green Forest Ln Suite 102, Lutz, FL 33558

Hernando County YMCA Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Community

In 1989, Chicago’s Look Away and Bobby Brown’s My Prerogative topped the pop charts, Batman dominated the box office and the Germans began tearing down the Berlin Wall.

In Hernando County, news was being made as well with the opening of the Hernando County YMCA at 1300 Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill. To mark its 30th anniversary, the Hernando County YMCA invites the community to take part in a free Open House celebration on Monday, June 3 – the same day it opened its doors for the first time in 1989. The Open House

will take place all day and will include music, games, snacks and more. The facility is open from 5am-10pm on weekdays.

“In Hernando County, the Y is more than a gym, it’s a place of community,” says Executive Director Amber Slusser. “As the needs of the community have shifted, our mission has shifted as well. Today we work to ensure everyone has the tools they need to reach their full potential — whether that’s through a swimming lesson, a chronic disease prevention class or mentoring program — we’re here for you and your family.”

The Hops perform May 4, 2019 at Tidal Brewing in Spring Hill

been wonderful. It’s their second home, and they provide a great experience for One year later, Tidal Brewing Compa- the customers.” ny has more brews on their menu, and a “We’ve been busy, but … it’s been full house to celebrate. good!” She said, adding “It’s been good At their grand opening, one year ago, getting to know our customers. We share Dave and Maxine Peitzman outfitted their a beer with them, share thoughts with brewhouse to serve beer lovers of pilsners them.” to porters. They’ve been successful.

Co-owner David Pietzman added, “It’s On the day before Cinco de Mayo, no a lot of word of mouth. We get a lot of one is drinking tequila at Tidal. On this people from Tampa.” date, Tidal Brewing Company celebrates It was standing room only when a local one year of great beer, brewed entirely band of brew-mates, The Hops covered on-site. Tidal began with 12 brews a year The Traveling Wilbury’s “Handle with ago. Today, their menu has expanded Care” and Tom Petty’s “Breakdown.” to 16. They also offer sangria and Pinot We look forward to their 2nd AnniverGrigio. sary.

When asked about changes in the past year, co-owner Maxine Peitzman Tidal Brewing is located at: said, “We’ve had a lot of changes in 14311 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34609 our staff, but I think we have the most well-rounded group right now, and it’s

By LISA MACNEIL

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY

May 10- 16, 2019 hernandosun.com THE HERNANDO SUN

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 2019DR78 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. {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} 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 Firm 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

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

Dated: 4/8/19 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: /s Glenda Graves Deputy Clerk (04/26/2019), (05/03/2019) (05/10/2019), (05/17/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 27-2018-CA-001044 Division MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC, Plaintiff vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND TRUS’1EES OF WAYNE BOWLING A/K/A WAYNE AUGUSTINE BOWLING A/K/A WAYNE A. BOWLING, DECEASED, MARY KELLEY, KNOWN HEIR OF WAYNE BOWLING A/K/A WAYNE AUGUSTINE BOWLING A/K/A WAYNE A. BOWLING, DECEASED, STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ‘UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MARY KELLEY AND UNKNOW TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on April 24, 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 7, BLOCK 8, WEEKI WACHEE ACRES UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 39, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA TOGETHER WITH THAT CERTAIN 1990 DEST DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOME, VIN(S) IDENTIFICA TION NUMBER 022853AM TITLE NUMBER 49546580 AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 022853B, TITLE NUMBER 49351864 and commonly known as: 6440 SEALA WN DR, SPRING HILL, FL 34606; 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 June 27, 2019 at 11:00A.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 26 day of April, 2019 (SEAL) Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat, Jr. By:/s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (05/03/2019), (05/10/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-442 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF ALICE R. DEPINTO a/k/a ALICE B. DEPINTO a/k/a ALICE DE PINTO Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of ALICE R. DEPINTO, deceased, whose date of death was January 10, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street Room, 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 10, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr., Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P.A. 10002 Cortez Boulevard Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Personal Representative: /s/ Dianna M. DePinto n/k/a Dianna M. Davis-DePinto 2702 Cottesford Drive Smyrna, Georgia 30080 (05/10/2019), (05/17/2019)

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 FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 19-000380-CPAXMS Division: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF DIETER A. ARTZ, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DIETER A. ARTZ. deceased, whose date of death was February 22, 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 PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION

The date of first publication of this notice is May 3, 2019.

Signed on this 25 day of April, 2019.

CASE NO: 2019 CP 000303

/s Charles F. Robinson Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar No. 100176 Special Needs Lawyers, PA 901 Chestnut Street Suite C Clearwater, FL 33756 Telephone: (727) 443-7898 Email: Charlie@specialneedslawyers.com Secondary Email: liz@specialneedslawyers.com

IN RE: ESTATE OF ANGELINA LONG, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Angelina Long, deceased, File No. 2019-CP-000303, whose date of death was January 29, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is Hernando County Courthouse, 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names 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. NOT WITHSTANDING 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 was May 3, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative DONALD APPIGNANI ATTORNEY AT LAW 389 Palm Coast Pkwy., SW Suite 4 Palm Coast, Florida 32137 Telephone: (386) 206-9170 Facsimile: (888) 861-2726 E-mail: donappignani@gmail.com By: /S/ Donald Appignani DONALD APPIGNANI Florida Bar No. 115071 Personal Representative Kenneth R. Long, Jr. 21 Allyson Road Jackson, NJ 08527 By:/S/ Kenneth R. Long, Jr. KENNETH R. LONG, JR. (05/03/2019), (05/10/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-200 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF DONALD HARRY GOLDSTROM, a/k/a DONALD H. GOLDSTROM, a/k/a DONALD GOLDSTROM, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DONALD HARRY GOLDSTROM, deceased, whose date of death was October 20, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr., Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P.A. 10002 Cortez Boulevard Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Personal Representative: /s/ Shirley L. Goldstrom 5173 Lydia Court Spring Hill, Florida 34608 (05/03/2019), (05/10/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that AMDRILL, INC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “AMERICAN VIBRACORE SERVICES” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

/s ERIKA BACCHIA Personal Representative 128 Dunbridge Drive Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (05/03/2019), (05/10/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 27-2018-CA-001349 Division NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff vs.

ED R. PROSSER A/K/A EDWARD R. PROSSER A/K/A EDWARD REESE PROSSER A/K/A EDWARD PROSSER, HERNANDO HMA LLC D/B/A BAYFRONT HEALTH BROOKSVILLE 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 24, 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 178, WEEKIWACHEE RIVER RETREATS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 6698 W RICHARD DR, WEEKI WACHEE, FL 34607; 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 June 27, 2019 at 11:00A.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 26 day of April, 2019 (SEAL) Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat, Jr. By:/s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (05/03/2019), (05/10/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-315 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM MAX TEICH, SR. a/k/a WILLIAM M. TEICH, SR. a/k/a WILLIAM TEICH, SR. Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of WILLIAM MAX TEICH, SR., deceased, whose date of death was October 8, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

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

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr., Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P.A. 10002 Cortez Boulevard Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Personal Representative: /s/ Frederich C. Teich a/k/a Frederich C. Teich, III 9257 Grand Cypress Drive Weeki Wachee, Florida 34613

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on March 5, 2019, in the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, Don Barbee, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida described as: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA; LESS 15 FEET OFF WESTERN BOUNDARY FOR ROADWAY. SUBJECT TO AND EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS THE NORTH 15 FEE OF THE EAST 15 FEET FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, AND UTILITIES. TOGETHER WITH AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, AND UTILITIES OVER AND ACROSS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS: THE NORTH 15 FEET OF THE EAST 3/4 OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 20 EAST, HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 2007 NOBILITY DOUBLE WIDE MANUFACTURED HOME, KINGSWOOD MODEL, 44 X 24, HAVING SERIAL# N8-13196A AND N8-13196B LOCATED ON AND PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO SAID LAND. and commonly known as: 26700 CHIPPEWA TRL, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34601; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on June 13, 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 26 day of April, 2019.

Clerk of Circuit Court Doug Chorvat Jr. (SEAL) By:/s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (05/10/2019), (05/17/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-447 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF KIMBERLY ANN RACER a/k/a KIMBERLY A. RACER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of KIMBERLY ANN RACER, deceased, whose date of death was February 14, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 10, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr., Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P.A. 10002 Cortez Boulevard Spring Hill, Florida 34613

Notice is hereby given that HALLIE KATHERINE KELLY, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “CRAFTY BUT MOUTHY” 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.

(05/10/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Micah McKenzie, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Pure Plant Fitness” 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.

(05/10/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Barbara Lengell, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “First Response CPR & First Aid Training Center” 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.

(05/10/2019)

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of LEARN SPANISH W/MARI : Located at 9260 ADMIRAL ST County of, HERNANDO COUNTY in the City of BROOKSVILLE: Florida, 34613-4962 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida Dated at BROOKSVILLE Florida, this May: day of 01, 2019 : _____________________________ NIETO MARIEMMA (05/10/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2017CP000605 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF HOWARD CHARLES ANGELONI SR Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HOW ARD CHARLES ANGELONI SR, deceased, whose date of death was January 28, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601.

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

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DA TE 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 May 10, 2019. /s/ Dale Brewster, Esquire Attorney for Personal Representative Florida Bar Number: 0082211 948B Cypress Village Blvd Sun City Center, Florida 33573 Telephone: (813) 633-8772 Fax: (813) 642-0030 E-Mail: dbrewstcr7@verizon.net /s/ HOWARD C. ANGELONI JR. Petitioner (05/10/2019), (05/17/2019)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: MERMAID TOWING & VEHICLE TRANSPORT gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/21/2019, 01:00 pm at 3663 COMMERCIAL WAY SPRING HILL, FL 34606-2318, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. MERMAID TOWING & VEHICLE TRANSPORT reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids.

Ploeger Leroy C., age 97, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He is survived by his children, Jane, Diane, and David. Src; Brewer Levenson Richard R., age 75, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was a United States Army veteran.

Richard is survived by his wife; daughter, Cristy and Eric; son Michael; and 1 grandson. Src; Brewer Hunt Donald W. II, age 73 of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Donald was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Debi; sons, Donald, Danny, Jacob, George; and 4 Grandchildren. Src; Downing Conover Loretta Rose, age 83, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Loretta is survived by her husband William, son, Daniel and 1 grandson. Src; Pinecrest Mannarino Fred F., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Src; Turner Austin Jennifer passed away on Wednesday, May 1 , 2019. Src; Brewer Jacobs Benita Belle, age 87 of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

She is survived by her 2 sons. Src; Brewer Smielewski Tracy Lynn, age 42 of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She is survived by companion, Tom; and sons, Kyle, Brandon, David, TJ and Cole. Src; Downing Flavin Phillip R., age 71 Of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Phillip was a United States Air Force Veteran. He is predeceased by son Aaron.

He is survived by loving companion, Kathryn; sons, Sean, and Elliot; daughter, Jamie (David); and 1 grandchild. Src; Downing Doherty Barbara, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Src; Turner Stark Paul P., passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Src; Turner Stobbs Mavis, passed away on Friday, May 3 , 2019. Src; Turner Eisenring Raymond A., age 90, of Spring Hill, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was a US Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife.

He is survived by his 3 children, James (Jenny), Susan, Michelle; and 3 grandchildren. Gathering Saturday June 1, 2019 at 10 am, Memorial Service to follow at 11am at Brewer & Sons, Spring Hill. Src; Brewer Swanson Mark A., age 52, of Spring Hill, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Src; Downing Swanson Barbara Frances, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Src; Turner

Personal Representative: /s/ Megan Noel Pickens 8362 Sunflower Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34606

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Smith Helen L., age 78, of Brooksville, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Smith. Src; Merritt KARA, John Joseph, 77, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019.

He was born January 6, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio and came to Brooksville 28 years ago from Strongsville, Ohio. He served in the United States Navy and later worked as a United States Postal Carrier. He was of the Catholic faith.

Src; Merritt Cecilia Barbour was born on January 30, 1924 and passed away on May 7, 2019. Src; Turner

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: MERMAID TOWING & VEHICLE TRANSPORT gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/22/2019, 01:00 pm at 3663 COMMERCIAL WAY SPRING HILL, FL 34606-2318, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. MERMAID TOWING & VEHICLE TRANSPORT reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: MERMAID TOWING & VEHICLE TRANSPORT gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 05/24/2019, 01:00 pm at 3663 COMMERCIAL WAY SPRING HILL, FL 34606-2318, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. MERMAID TOWING & VEHICLE TRANSPORT reserves the right to accept or reject any and/ or all bids.

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Notice is hereby given that ANDREA BINETTI, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “FIRE KISSED JEWELRY DESIGNS” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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Notice is hereby given that JOHN SPENCER JR, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “TIMBER PINES BAND” 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 Hilary Lizor, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Morningshire Market” 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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Letter to the Editor thanking those who help the poor

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‘I’m offended’ is a destructive, anti-American concept Dr. Benjamin Spock, M.D. was a progressive socialist who disassembled our functioning child rearing practices. His approach was “permissive materialism.” It has corrupted our pragmatic culture.

Today most families pamper their children but do little training on becoming an adult. The focus for the child is primarily to make sure the child is in a blissful state of ignorance. Too many youngsters are given everything they want before they even ask. Immediate gratification has become the norm. Our young adults have become mentally weak because they have no concept of sacrifice or reality.

Giving people something for nothing always has unintended negative consequences. An entire generation of children has suffered from a lack of strong family life but has not experienced any severe disaster like The Depression or war. They have not been introduced to the benefit of delayed gratification of putting off today for tomorrow when you can afford it. Many modern parents no longer attempt to teach their children to comply with rational rules and behavior. Instead they indulge their child to voice their opinions and feelings to anyone including adults regardless of how baseless and ignorant they are.

Parents are not teaching their children the moral values to be successful, but are creating people with false high esteem. These self-confident but delusional youngsters want others to comply with their feelings and thinking so they do not suffer the aggravation of confusion. There is no debate permitted in their world, as it would disturb their sensibilities. They firmly believe others should stifle their viewpoints through censorship and conform to their idiosyncratic feelings.

Like it or not permissive materialistic child rearing has prepared our children to be social change agents.

Their delusional self-importance and mental weakness toward sacrifice is a conscious tactic of the progressive politicians to facilitate rapid progressive change, which leads to servitude by its inevitable loss of rational thought and freedom. Feelings have replaced critical thinking.

“I am offended” is a ludicrous statement. Who cares? Should someone be stopped by a person saying this?

“Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never harm me.” This statement has been used for generations as a comeback for children.

It is our decision to listen or not to another person. When a person concludes that the other person is wrong in logic, has wrong facts or is just being nasty, he can walk away.

You have a right to ignore that person from that moment on. These easily offended do not have to attend a discussion or debate by different thinking people but have no right to deny others. The best answer to the intolerance of speech is more speech.

This notion of being offended should have been summarily dismissed as absurd when it reared its foolish head. However, progressive universities and the media have condoned it as more than acceptable.

It is their “right.” They have created safe spaces, provided therapeutic animals and denied different speaker’s viewpoints and finally turned a blind eye to Antifa attacking people and symbolic statues.

These ill-mannered youths insist when their feelings are hurt that people should immediately apologize and take back their comments especially when it is true. Before anyone else makes a statement they should think about the feelings of all others. The responsibility is placed on the speaker to self-censor, in order not to upset anyone in the group.

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.

This is to thank all those who help the poor. Many act from an inner sense of decency and the urge to make the world a better place, and without any expectation of a thank you. God bless you, whether you are a “no religion” listed as the largest group by the census, a Christian, Muslim, Jew, Hindu, atheist, or other. The world would be a darker place without your compassion.

If so many people give help to the poor, why don’t more Christians “deny themselves, take up their cross, and” follow their Lord instead of their TV. No wonder so few want to join churches if they produce the same self-indulgent, legalistic people (“like garden variety sinners”) that are found in many churches. Who wants to be like them? If they find a church that practices the sacrifice of the Cross, they will also find the new life of abundance promised by Jesus.

- John Robert Pollitt, Spring Hill

A perfect abode My wife calls this new place we moved to a few months ago her “Forever” house. It won’t be if I can help it. But since I probably won’t be able to help it, I can at least daydream about the design of a perfect abode.

The house should face west. I don’t want the sun to bother me when I’m barbequing or just lounging around out back in the afternoon.

Somewhere in my past I remember sitting in shade like that, in the shadow of the building itself. And my mother grew tomatoes along the east wall so they could catch the cool morning sun.

The living room can’t be anywhere near the kitchen because I don’t want to hear the dishwasher running when I’m watching TV. I also don’t want to hear the washer and dryer sloshing and tumbling, or beeping when they’re done.

And who decided the garage should connect to the kitchen? I don’t like it. I imagine a big square chunk of house divided into quadrants.

The front left quadrant should be the garage, for cars only.

No storage, no benches, just bare walls and cars. Behind that should be the workshop, wood, metal, auto, all such tools and supplies, and it must have AC. The right front quadrant should be for seasonal tubs and containers of memorabilia. It can also be where we store presents.

That room will be under lock and key. The right back quadrant should be for lawn and garden, mower, tiller, trimmers and edgers, shovels, rakes, pruners and loppers, bowsaws, clippers, and the hundred different sizes and shapes of pots and statuary my wife keeps forgetting she has. I’m not sure where that structure would be, left or

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By VINCENT CARDEGIN right of the main house, or several yards behind it. I’m only positive it can’t be next to the kitchen.

Our Old House had a galley kitchen, very narrow, and I liked it. I could almost stand in one spot and do everything. My wife wanted a big kitchen with an island, something I’m sure she saw on TV or at her sister’s house.

Fortunately, our New House doesn’t have that. It’s sort of a Z-shaped galley, bent at each end. And that’s fine with me. The point of a kitchen is to cook, not add numbers to your step tracker.

Also I insist there be no bending over or getting on my knees. I want everything in the kitchen to be five feet above the floor, except the counters, drawers, and the stove; they can be four feet.

The oven and refrigerator should be at my eye level.

Do they still make a fridge with the freezer and cooler side by side and hanging from the wall? I know they used to. And it can’t be more than two gallons of milk deep. Same goes for the pantry. I don’t want to extend my entire arm inside or use a flashlight to find stuff. Three cans of chunky soup sitting front to back is all the depth I’ll tolerate. What about pots and pans and dishes? Wall cabinets, with sliding doors so there are no wooden corners anywhere near my head!

Well, okay, I guess it would be a very long galley kitchen.

The bathroom should be a whole separate complex of rooms. I don’t want to brush

my teeth, shave, or shower where I poop. I was leaning toward an “outhouse” but I don’t want to walk outside.

The toilet room must have a venting fan, and a urinal. I’m tired of having to aim at a water-filled oval a foot below my knees. And it can’t be one of those low basins, but an adult urinal. Kids have to sit. In fact, the toilet can have a seat that’s permanently attached. There you go.

I’ll include a small sink for washing hands but no mirror.

There will be no temptation for other activities there, not even plucking white eyebrows.

The shower must be twice as wide and a third longer than the standard coffin-dimensions in a modern house.

And it also has to have a vent fan, and be in its own room in the complex. There will be no tubs. When my wife wants to wash her dogs, she can either take them to a pet-groomer or spray them down in the backyard with one of those soap-dispensing hose attachments. If she wants to float, she can swim at the Y. Sinks and mirrors must be in an outer room, like in some hotels. No one should interfere with another’s needs.

What about the rest of the house? There will be none of those little rooms in which you might wedge a crib and changing table but later a real bed and dresser will nearly block the doorway and closet.

I want four master bedrooms, one as our room for sleeping, one as my wife’s art room, one as my office, and one for company with its own bathroom complex so I don’t have to share.

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This PC self-censorship is not wise or appropriate in a nation that prides itself on freedom of speech. We are being encouraged by self-centered parents who have been raised to think they are privileged. It is allowing their child-like adolescents to also feel they are entitled to tell anyone that they are “offended” which translates into “stop all discussion on the topic” instead of saying to themselves, “Whatever!” Disagreeing with a person’s viewpoint should not allow the listener to dictate what the speaker should say.

Individuals should be able to debate expressing their own opinions without being concerned about the audience reaction.

Youngsters should realize that the world does not revolve around them. Young people have to adapt to the culture not everyone else adapting to their particular wishes and feelings. All of us have to be sufficiently mature to comprehend that when a person is constantly offended the problem is theirs to overcome. This person needs to examine through introspection

how they can change instead of demanding that society should change.

Whenever a person thinks someone else is idiotic or offensive, just leave, realizing that the USA is a free speech zone. Everyone has a right to his own perspective. Our republic placed free speech as the number one amendment in the Bill of Rights for the open and free exchange of ideas as the lifeline of our country.

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Learning to give our burdens to God I had lunch with a middle-aged couple the other day and they were sharing about a crisis situation they are struggling with. The stress has been building for quite some time and the heavy burden of trying to deal with this is taking a toll. They are both believers, but at the same time they admit there is much to learn when it comes to spiritual warfare and getting into position to listen and trust God with their life.

You know, we all have a difficult time with these aspects of the Christian life, but admitting we are vulnerable and weak in our times of adversity is a positive step in the right direction.

Many times it’s our pride that leads us into even more difficulty when we become convinced we can handle our own problems. When we approach our circumstances through our emotions, it usually does not end up well, but when we humbly follow God’s instructions we can trust that his wisdom knows exactly what to do. It’s true, the Lord can make all things work together for the good, but we must cooperate with his plans. II Corinthians 12:9-10 says, “And he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.”

Most of us have heard the old saying, “Let go and let God” but this is not easy. There may be times when we need to take the bull by the horns, but surrendering is associated with trust and this is an area where we humans often hesitate.

Remember when your dad would hold out his arms and tell you to jump? This is the same idea that we are trying to learn about our spiritual relationship with God and if we cannot trust him, we cannot please him. Our nature has a stubborn and independent determination as we are not naturally wired to yield our control to anyone even God Himself. This is why the Bible speaks about our mind being renewed as learning to submit and obey is a learned behavior. This is especially the case when it comes to turning loose of our problems because we would much rather spend our time and energy trying to defeat them with worry and anxiety.

The frustrating reality is that many of our misfortunes are simply too difficult for us to handle. We might as well face it, we cannot solve, repair, heal, restore, or resolve our serious obstacles, but God can. “But Jesus beheld them and said unto them, with men this is impossible: but with God all things are possible” Matthew 19:26. When we finally realize we are unable to fix what is broken, we then have the choice to give our problems over to God and believe that he will step into the need and create a miracle. This is great news! Charles Swindoll is quoted as saying, “We must cease striving and trust God to provide what He thinks is best and in whatever time He chooses to make it available. But this kind of trusting doesn’t come naturally. It’s a spiritual crisis of the will in which we must choose to exercise faith.”

I realize it’s difficult to understand, but Jesus offers a very different perspective about suffering. While we are asking how God could possibly create anything good from our difficult situation, we usually forget that he knows everything and is waiting to use our circumstances to manifest his glory. Even though we may experience a thunderstorm occasionally, let us be reminded that eventually they stop and the sun comes out. Our life was not intended to be a continual valley of shadows or for us to carry our worries and heavy burdens. Matthew 11:28 declares, “Come unto me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Today as you continue to face your giant and it seems there is no hope for victory, consider transferring this burden over to Jesus and allow him the opportunity to intervene. Linda Shepherd is quoted as saying, “If you are caught up in situations beyond your control, the solution is not figuring out how God can save you; it’s trusting that he will.”

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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