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Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) presents scholarships at Springstead High School (L to R): CMSgt Ty Williams, Cadet Madison Knight, LTC Dave Millendorf, COL Jim Engelage, Cadet Felix Bermudez and Lt. Col. Darryl Sweetwine. Cadet Madison Knight receives the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) medal and certificate for exceptional potential for military leadership and Cadet Felix Bermudez receives a $500 scholarship from COL Engelage and LTC Millendorf of the MOAAWest Central Chapter #42 during recent award ceremonies at Springstead High School.

Not pictured is Cadet Paul Morrison who also received a $500 MOAA scholarship. Both cadets will be attending Pasco-Hernando State College in the fall. CMSgt Williams and Lt. Col. Sweetwine are members of the Springstead High School JROTC leadership. MOAA is a national organization founded in 1929 that now comprises 350,000 military officers of all branches of the service on active duty, in the Guard and Reserve, former and retired officers who are dedicated to strong national security and protection of benefits for all who serve.

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Celebrating Achievement

The end of the school year marks a time to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students.

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Hernando Audubon Society’s Stephen B. Fickett Jr. Scholarship

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Military Officers Association of America presents scholarships at Hernando High’s JROTC Awards Ceremony on May 4th.

From left to right: Major Carol A. Burgess, Cadet Promise Nelson and Cadet Angelina Tedemonti.

Cadet Promise Nelson and Cadet Angelina Tedemonti of Hernando High School both received a $500 scholarship from Major Carol A. Burgess, President of the West Coast Chapter #42 of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). The scholarships were presented at the annual Hernando High School JROTC Awards Ceremony on May 4th.

Alexis Madrid is the recipient of the $1500 Stephen B. Fickett Jr. Scholarship awarded annually by the Hernando Audubon Society. Alexis held dual enrollment in River Ridge High School and Pasco Hernando State College. She will attend the University of South Florida this fall pursuing a degree in environmental biology. Her career objective is to work for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a research marine biologist. The scholarship was presented to Alexis by Scholarship Chair Tom St. Clair at the April 25 meeting of the Hernando Audubon Society. Photo courtesy Lucille Lane.

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Cadet Tiana Hardy receives MOAA Awards Cadet Tiana Hardy, right, Hernando High School, receives the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Medal and Certificate for exceptional potential for military leadership from MAJ Carol A. Burgess, President of the West Central Chapter #42 MOAA affiliate. The award was presented during the annual Hernando High School JROTC Awards Ceremony on May 4th.

Teen Leadership Hernando Graduation On Monday, May 13, 2019 the 2nd annual Teen Leadership Graduation was held at the Fox Chapel Middle School Cafeteria. The Teen Leadership program is a student analog of Leadership Hernando program put on by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce (GHCCC).

The Leadership Hernando program has been helping develop leaders in Hernando County since 1992. Hundreds of local leaders have graduated from Leadership Hernando and now teen leaders are being developed.

The Teen Leadership program is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber Education Training Association (CETA). The students get to meet with local leaders and learn about what is going on in the county. The students work on developing their knowledge in areas including Team Building, Criminal Justice and First Responder, Government and Entrepreneurial.

This is a wonderful opportunity for selected middle school students in Hernando County. The program is funded through grants and will hopefully continue to provide this learning experience for our students. Photo Courtesy of Trevor Barlow, Monocle Design Solutions The GHCCC 45th Annual Student Recognition Celebration will be held on May 23. Over the past 45 years the Chamber has recognized over 1,600 students and awarded over $255,000 in scholarships. Coverage of this event will be published in the May 31 issue.

Hernando Bar Association Scholarships Hernando Bar Association’s Alan Underwood Memorial Scholarship recipient Cecelia Swain, left, will be graduating PHSC in the fall of this year.

She plans to attend USF to get her Bachelors degree majoring in criminology. She hopes to go to Stetson for her law degree.

The Hernando Bar $2000 Law student scholarship, for an active law student went to Jalyn Delancey who attends University of Miami.

Judge George Angeliadis and Michael Kavanagh, winner of the Hernando Bar Association’s Geraldine Bishop Memorial Scholarship. Kavanagh will be going to the University of Florida to study economics and minor in history. He hopes to attend law school at UF after receiving his bachelor’s degree.

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Rogers to become Hernando County’s Administrator.

Commissioner Wayne On May 14, 2019 Dukes agrees. “When this regular Board of County came up, I had already Commissioners Meeting, made the decision … I the board voted 5-0 to agree with Commissioner designate Acting County Champion that our issues Administrator Jeff Rogare such that, to bring ers as the new Hernando anyone in off the street … I County Administrator. don’t think it’s appropriate The county had reat this time. I’m going to ceived seven applications support (Rogers) on this.” from qualified candidates, Citing his great commuhowever agreed it would Acting Hernando County nication,” Commissioner be a time and cost savings Administrator Jeff Rogers John Mitten supports hiring to taxpayers, as Rogers is Rogers. “He’s a prob“We hired (Rogers) as currently performing the a Deputy Administrator. I lem-solver, he’s positive duties, and also will not require relocation expenses. think he’s doing a fantastic and frankly, a delight to work with.” Mitten secjob as Acting AdminisCommissioner Steve onded Champion’s motion. trator. He’s definitely Champion has been a Rogers is at the top proponent of hiring Acting elevated the position. I of Commissioner John think it’s a waste of taxCounty Administrator Jeff Allocco’s list as well, payers time and money to Rogers for the County even consider anybody else although Allocco expressed Administrator role. It concern about not considright now. We hired this will be a promotion for ering or interviewing the man to be the backup.”

Rogers, who was servother seven candidates.

Champion moved at ing as Deputy County Even if Rogers is the top that point to bypass any Administrator under Len other hiring procedures and candidate, Allocco remindSossamon, who was tered the board, “By doing negotiate a contract with minated in January 2019.

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this process ... if we’re going to be hiring another Deputy Administrator … in the future, you’ve already met some of the qualified candidates.”

Deputy County Attorney Jon Jouben approached the board to define the proper procedure to select Rogers, which involves formally designating him as the next County Administrator and drafting a contract to be voted upon in a future meeting.

Rogers said, “I’m very blessed to have this opportunity. I would like to thank the BOCC, the Constitutional Officers, Staff and Citizens for having the confidence in me to be the next County Administrator. I do believe our county is a great place to live … I believe if we continue to work together … we can maintain our quality of life, and we can also improve it.”

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At the May 14, 2019 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regular meeting, the board members voted 5-0 in favor of drafting a letter to notify the Withlacoochee Regional Water Supply Authority (WRWSA) of their continued participation, while reviewing of whether or not the county will continue to be a member of the four-county independent water authority.

The matter was brought up at the end of the April 23, 2019 BOCC meeting during Commissioner’s Comments, where Commissioner Steve Champion said, “The more I go to (the WRWSA meetings)…

I believe it’s a waste of taxpayer funds. It’s another layer of government. Of all the boards I’m a part of, I feel like I just waste time.” Champion added that participation in the inter-local organization costs Hernando County $30,000 annually. WSWSA’s budget is approximately $1-million, funded by participating counties.

Commissioner Wayne Dukes agreed with Champion’s assessments, adding that those are the reasons he withdrew from the committee as a county representative. Dukes also voiced concern over leadership issues within the authority.

“We already have SWFWMD, why do we need this other organization?” According to Champion, Citrus County is considering ending their participation in the WRWSA, and if Hernando pulls out as well, it could disband the organization.

Champion ended his comments by telling the other commissioners that if the board’s decision was to remain a part of WRWSA, then he would

withdraw as Hernando County’s representative.

Later in the meeting, Commissioners John Mitten and John Allocco stated that the board should continue participation for now. “At this point, I’m not in favor of leaving the authority, I think there are way too many questions right now.” Allocco went on to say that the board should make sure that WRWSA stays on its mission, and that the funding with “seed money” for new water supplies by the authority is a crucial benefit.

Continuation in participation in the WRWSA was first discussed at the meeting held September 11, 2018, in response to the Board’s request for a legal opinion as

to whether Hernando County must participate in the WRWSA. The county’s legal department determined that participation is not mandatory, however, should the board decide to end their interlocal agreement with Citrus, Marion and Sumter counties, a repeal of the ordinance (77-7) that outlines the county’s participation would be necessary.

Following the discussion on September 11, 2018,the Board of County Commissioners approved two Funding Agreements with the WRWSA, that are still in progress. The first, a Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 Project Grant Agreement for Local Government Water Conservation Funding Assistance

Program was approved by a 4-0 vote. This Agreement requires completion of the Project on or before September 30, 2019. Although the Agreement expires on that date, the County is required to submit an audit and attestation relating to compliance with the contract provisions no later than September 30, 2020.

The second is a Funding Agreement with WRWSA for Regional Irrigation Evaluation Program Phase 5 was approved by a 5-0 vote. This Agreement will remain in effect through May 31, 2022, or upon satisfactory completion of the Project and reimbursement to the WRWSA. See WRWSA, Page 4

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FLEMING, CODY JOSEPH YOB: 1978 CHARGES: RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL, PROVIDING FALSE NAME/INFO TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Arrested at: 05/08/2019 08:59 34918 REYNOLDS ST, DADE CITY, FL, 33523 Arrest Summary: On 05082019 while I was investigating case number 201914990 a crime scene was established at the residence located at 34918 Reynolds St. The crime scene was established at 0641 hours and at 0859 hours the defendant knowingly came into the crime scene and attempted to gain entrance into the residence.

The defendant stated that he wanted to know what was going on. Upon placing the defendant into custody he provided a name of Cory Brinsfield with a DOB of 03141978. After completing a computer check revealed the defendant’s actual name was Cody Joseph Fleming/Brinsfield with a DOB of 03131978.

When the defendant was questioned he stated he had a warrant. The warrant was confirmed through Pasco County for failure to appear on larceny-petit theft second degree.

The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to Hernando County Jail. The bond amount on providing a false name is $500 and the bond amount for resisting without violence is $1000.

The defendant has a court date of 06052019 at 0900 in court room B. He struck her in defense to her cutting him because he struck her

TOLBERT, VINCENT JAMES YOB: 1985 CHARGES: BATTERY Arrested at: 05/09/2019 16:22 EASY ST, BROOKSVILLE, FL, 34601 Arrest Summary: On 5/8/19 the victim advised the suspect, her boyfriend and children’s father of 9 years confronted her over his belief that she was cheating on him with a female coworker. The victim advised the suspect became very agitated and punched her with a closed fist on the right eye. The victim had a swollen bruised eye area. The victim advised the suspect left the bedroom and slept in the living room.

The victim advised during the morning of 5/9/19 at the aforementioned location the argument ensued once again.

The victim advised as she was getting ready for work the suspect during the altercation slapped her with an open hand on the right side of her face (cheek area). The victim advised at which point she slapped him back in order to defend herself. The victim had red marking on her face consistent with a hand.

Let it be noted the victim advised she did not want to be punched or slapped by the suspect.

Contact was made with the suspect whom initially advised he struck the victim in order to defend himself due to the victim cutting him on the shoulder with a pair of scissors. The suspect then advised the victim only cut him with the scissors in order to defend herself since he struck her on the face first. The suspect had a small superficial laceration on the back of his left shoulder.

Contact was made with witness and the victim’s child, 8 years old. The witness advised she heard a verbal altercation between the victim and the suspect. The witness advised she heard her older sister say “don’t hit each other”. The witness advised she heard the victim state “stop chocking me” to the suspect. The witness advised she observed the suspect slap the victim on her face.

Contact was made with witness and victim’s child, 14 years old. Witness advised she heard a verbal altercation occur and observed the victim and suspect slapping each other.

The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to the Hernando County jail without incident.

The suspect received a misdemeanor court date of: 6/5/19 at 9am courtroom B. The victim received a Domestic Violence Intake date of: 5/17/19 at 1pm.

The suspect received a no bond status due to the offense being domestic In nature.

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resisted. After a brief struggle, the defendant was taken into custody for resisting without violence.

The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Jail for resisting without violence, where he Is being held on a $1,000.00 bond. The defendant was issued a court data of 06/05/19 in courtroom Bat 0900 hours.

TOMS, HAROLD GROVER IV YOB: 1980 CHARGES: DOMESTIC BATTERY, TAMPERIHARASS WITNESS-VICTIM Arrested at: 05/10/2019 03:49 1445 WENDY CT, SPRING HILL, FL, 34607 Arrest Summary: On 05110/2019 at 0135 hours on the roadway of Shoal Line Boulevard near Linda Pederson Park, the defendant committed witness tampering by taking the victim’s cell phone by force while she was attempting to call 911.

The defendant then threw the phone out of his vehicle and it landed at the edge of the roadway near the canal causing the phone to be damaged by water.

The defendant was intoxicated and committed domestic battery on the victim by striking her in the face against her will causing injury and dragging her out of his vehicle by her hair and than pushing her into the canal at the edge of the roadway. The defendant sustained injuries Including scratches and a bite mark on his right arm as the victim resisted the battery.

The defendant and victim have lived together for six months and have an intimate relationship. The victim and defendant were having problems with their relationship and the defendant picked the victim up after work and they want to the Drunken Mullet to talk things out. The victim reported that the defendant had been drinking alcohol prior to picking her up. The defendant and victim got Into a verbal altercation and the victim asked to be driven home. While In route, the verbal altercation continued when the defendant stopped the vehicle and ordered the victim to exit. The victim resisted and insisted to be driven home. The defendant then Initiated a physical altercation by taking the victim’s cell phone and then committing the above battery.

The defendant denied committing the battery and denied drinking alcohol even though a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected from him. The defendant’s statement was not consistent with the evidence of the investigation. The victim had swelling on the face and was wet from the canal. The scene showed wet footprints on the road. The victim did not appear to be intoxicated and her statement was consistent with the evidence of the investigation.

Due to the statement of the victim and the evidence of injury, the defendant was determined to be the primary aggressor in the altercation and was arrested accordingly.

The defendant was transported to Hernando County Jail without incident. The defendant was charged with witness tampering and held on $5,000 bond. The defendant was charged with domestic battery and held on a no bond status.

The defendant was given a court data of 06/07/2019 at 0830 hours in courtroom E.

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15 Beers may Cause Balance Problems OBREMSKI, JOHN FRANCIS YOB: 1979 CHARGES: RESIST/OBSTR OFFICER W/O VIOL Arrested at: 05/10/2019 21:53 7304 LAMPLIGHTER ST, SPRING HILL, FL, 34606 Arrest Summary: On 05110/19, I responded to 7304 Lamplighter Street in Spring Hill in reference to a verbal disturbance. I made contact with the defendant, John Francis Obremski, who was identified by his Florida driver’s license. The defendant was involved in an argument with his wife (Christina Obremski) and stepson (Davon Obremski). Prior to my arrival, The defendant fell onto a glass table and hit his head, while standing In his living room.

Per his stepson and wife, the defendant was extremely Intoxicated and argumentative when he fell. The defendant admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages and falling, striking his head on the tabla. EMS responded and evaluated the defendant for a head Injury, whereupon he refused to be transported to the hospital.

I did not observe any physical Injury to the defendant as a result of the fall. The stepson further explained that the defendant had consumed approximately 15 beers prior to my arrival. I observed the defendant standing while at the residence and fall onto his couch, he could not walk without holding onto furniture and/ or the walls. The defendant refused to stay seated and/ or lay down. After watching the defendant fall several times, I decided to detain the defendant for a Marchman Act, due to him not being able to take care of himself. The defendant’s wife and stepson were unable to take care of him as well. While taking the defendant into custody, he refused to obey a lawful command to place his hands behind his back and actively

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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. ange sheet with AB lettering on it. The packaging was labeled Buprenorphine Naloxone. The defendant advised that the sheet was what was supposed to be in the package. I checked Drugs.Com and found that this Is a by prescription only opioid.

The defendant advised he did not have a prescription for this drug.

The defendant was transported to the Hernando County Jail without Incident and Issued a court date of &n/2019 In courtroom E of the Hernando county courthouse at 8:30 AM. The defendant was given a total bond of $4,500.00 in accordance with the bond schedule.

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BRACKER, BARRY WILLIAM Jr YOB: 1986 CHARGES: POSS OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSS LEGEND/PRESCRIP/MEDICAL IN VIOL OF LAW, POSSESSION DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, RETAIL THEFT (SHOPLIFTING) Arrested at: 05/11/2019 01:01 1485 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL, FL, 34606 Arrest Summary: On 5110/20191 arrived at the WalMart Supercenter in reference to a possible retail theft in progress. I was informed by loss prevention specialists that the defendant, later Identified as Barry Bracker Jr., was placing Items In his pockets as he walked around the store.

I waited outside of the grocery entrance while In contact with the loss prevention specialist via telephone. I was Informed that the defendant removed items from the shelf then placed them in his pockets and a black bag that he had brought into the store. The defendant did this in multiple departments as ha meandered through the store with apparent disregard. The defendant passed all points of sale without attempting to pay for the items. He was stopped by loss prevention specialists in the entry/exit vestibule as ha attempted to exit the building.

The defendant was recognized

by Deputy Hotchkiss as the subject in a theft at another retail establishment earlier In the day. Deputy Hotchkiss had Issued the defendant a notice to appear In that case.

The loss prevention associates had also recognized the defendant as a subject In a previous theft that had occurred on 5/5/2019. A separate case number was pulled in reference to that case.

During a search of the defendant after his arrest, a small black plastic case was located in his pocket. The case contained 3 small baggies containing a crystalline substance, as wall as a short cut straw with residua on the inside of it. I asked the defendant post Miranda what the substance would test positive for. The defendant advised it would test positive for “crystal meth”. A presumptive last of the substance was positive for methamphetamine.

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BAXTER, JUSTIN KENT YOB: 1990 CHARGES: FEL DOM BATT STRANGULATION Arrested at: 05/12/2019 00:11 LARKENHEATH DR, SPRING HILL, FL, 34609 Arrest Summary: On May 11, 2019 I responded to Larkenheath Drive in Spring Hill, FL 34609 in reference to a battery.

Upon arrival I observed the defendant, Justin Baxter, to be outside of the aforementioned residence standing In the

driveway. Upon contact with the defendant his identity was verified via his Florida driver’s license. The defendant openly stated “take me to jail”. The defendant then began to state that he put his hands on his ex girlfriend, the victim. The defendant advised that he was upset with the victim due to her breaking up with him earlier that day.

The defendant then advised the victim told him she was going to go on a date tonight. At this time, the defendant stated he got enraged and told her she was not allowed to leave.

The defendant than stated that ha pushed the victim and squeezed her “possibly’’ around the neck, pinning her against the bath tub.

At this time contact was made with the victim. She was observed to have injuries consistent to the defendant’s statement. Redness and slight bruising was observed to be on Samantha’s neck and shoulder area. The victim advised that she broke up with the defendant that morning and was planning to go on a date tonight. The victim stated once she told the defendant that she was leaving, the defendant got very aggressive. The victim advised that the defendant grabbed her by the arms, pushing her into the bathroom stating, “You’re not going anywhere, you are my hostage”. The victim advised that after the defendant stated such, he then proceeded to wrap both of his hands around her throat while squeezing against her will. The victim advised at one point she felt as if she was unable to breath. The

victim then advised that the defendant pinned her against the bath tub, making It to where she could not leave. The victim advised at no time did she wish to be struck by the defendant nor choked.

Contact was then made with the victim’s mother, who partially observed the altercation.

Victim’s mother advised that she heard a verbal altercation going on between the defendant and the victim. The victim’s mother advised upon walking Into the bathroom to check on them, she observed the defendant to have the victim pinned against the bath tub. At this time the victim’s mother advised the defendant to let the victim go, due to her walking in.

It should be noted that the defendant and the victim reside together and had a child in common who recently passed away. The defendant and victim have been In a relationship for approximately one year and five months, making this altercation domestic in nature.

At this time the defendant was taken into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail where he was released into the care and custody of the booking staff. The defendant was given a court date of June 11, 2019 In courtroom D, located at the Hernando County Court House, at 0900 hours.

The defendant was given no bond due to this incident being domestic in nature. A victim notification form was completed and left with the booking staff.

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

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

Email: jimmie.smith@myflorSenator Marco Rubio 5/15/2019 ROCKY CR.,LITTLE PINEidahouse.gov IS. BAY,, 8727122 Tidal Data Print Viewhttps://www.rubio.senate.gov SEAT #2 us Phone (352) 754-4848 U.S. Senate, Help Print Robert A. Battista Florida Senator 284 Russell Senate Office Council Member Commissioner Building Washington DC 20510 rbattista@cityofbrooksville.us Steve Champion, District 5 Senator Wilton Simpson Phone: (202) 224-3041 SEAT #4 SChampion@ Capitol Address: Tampa Office HernandoCounty.us 420 Senate Building Sam M. Gibbons U.S. CourtNOAA/NOS/CO-OPS Pat Brayton Phone (352) 404CR.,LITTLE South Monroe Street house Tide754-4448 Predictions at 8727122, ROCKY PINE IS. BAY, From 2019/05/17 12:00 AM LST/LDTTallahassee, to 2019/05/24 11:59 LST/LDT Council Member FLPM 32399-1100 801 North Florida Avenue Subordinate Station | Ref.Florida Station (Cedar Key 8727520) | Time offsets (high: -20 min. low: 58 min.) | Height offsets (high: *0.83 1130 ft. low: *0.83 ft.) pbrayton@cityofbrooksville.us House of Phone: (850) 487-5010 Suite SEAT #5 Representatives District Address: Tampa, FL 33602 4.0 4.0 4076 Commercial Way Phone: (813) 853-1099 3.44 3.42 3.41 3.35FL 34606 Betty Erhard Representative Blaise Ingoglia Spring Hill, 3.31 3.23 3.08Governor Council Member District2.92 35 Phone: (352) 688-5077 Florida 3.00 2.98 2.90 3.0 3.0 2.82 2.72 simpson.wilton@ berhard@cityofbrooksville.us Capitol Office Email: 2.63 2.56 2.51 SEAT #1 317 The Capitol flsenate.gov Governor Ron DeSantis 402 South Monroe Street https://www.flgov.com/con2.0 2.0 Hernando Board of County Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 United States House of Rep- tact-governor/ 1.48 1.45 1.40 Commission Phone: (850) 717-5035 1.23 resentatives State of Florida 1.33 1.11 The Capitol 0.98 District Office 1.0 1.0 0.83 Commissioner John Mitten 2955 Landover Boulevard Representative Daniel Webster 400 S. Monroe St. District 1 Spring Hill, FL 34608-7258 Washington, D.C. Office Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 0.16 Vice Chairman Phone: (352) 688-5004 1210 LHOB -0.03 (850) 717-9337 0.0 0.0 -0.19 20515 -0.26 JMitten@hernandocounty.us Email: Blaise.Ingoglia@myflorWashington, D.C. -0.33 -0.39 -0.40 Phone (352) 754-4143 idahouse.gov Phone: (202) 225-1002 Brooksville Office NOAA/NOS/Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services Commissioner Wayne Dukes Representative Jimmie T. 1512:00 N Main Street, Suite B 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 AM 12:00 District 2 5/17 Smith 5/19 Brooksville, FL 34601 5/18 5/20 5/21 5/22 5/23 5/24 5/25 WDukes@HernandoCounty.us District 34 Phone: 352-241-9230 Height in feet (MLLW)

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Incentives agreement approved for Pasco fencing company

by JULIE B. MAGLIO This article corresponds the the following agenda item of the April 23, 2019 Board of County Commissioners meeting: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER VALERIE PIANTA Economic Development Incentives Agreement With Delamere Industries, Inc. Delamere Industries, Inc. (DII) dba Elite Fence and DOT Aluminum Rail is a premier fabricator, provider and installer of commercial, residential and DOT fencing and rail products, primarily throughout Florida.

Delamere, a fencing company, made an offer to purchase the Monster Transmission facility located at 19370 Oliver Street within the city of Brooksville. Monster Transmission recently constructed a new facility on Ayers Road.

While Monster Transmission owns the building, the 3.29 acre property is owned by the county. With the sale of the property, Valerie Pianta explained that the property would continue to be zoned as agricultural.

Information about Delamere and the county’s proposed incentive offer appears in the April 23, 2019 BOCC agenda packet: “Due to their consistent growth, DII intends to expand their operation and relocate from Land O’ Lakes, FL to Brooksville.

They plan to purchase a 22193 sf facility located at 19370 Oliver Street. While the manufacturing facility is privately owned, it is located on county owned land which is currently under a land lease.

“DII employs 21 workers at their existing location and intends to add an additional 18 employees (over a four-year period) to their new facility. The average wage is $34,435/year which is 100% of the County’s AAW. Capital investment is expected to exceed $1M. Local incentives proposed are: “Provide the county-owned, 3.26-acre site at no cost to DII with requirements to create a minimum of 18 new jobs at an AAW of $34,435 or greater over a four-year period. The property was appraised in March 2019 and valued at $36,000.

“All incentives are performance based and require annual documentation. DII will provide annual job creation and wage documentation over a five-year period (2020 - 2024). Additionally, DII will provide an instrument of financial security in the amount of $36,000 for the duration of the agreement.

“Financial Impact: 017713620050 budget revenue reduction of $11,510; termination of existing land lease with Thomas Family Enterprises (Monster Transmission).”

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was adamant that the property is worth more than $36,000 and he is not very excited about incentive agreements.

“I’m very familiar with Brooksville, since I have two businesses there. The appraisal is inaccurate. There is no way it’s only worth $36,000 especially with a building on it. The building can’t be removed from our property. I have a real problem with these incentives in general,” said Champion.

Pianta explained that the appraisal took into account the triangular shape of the lot and a one acre easement. She remarked that they have been working with this company for a lengthy period of time, prior to the county’s recent changes on policy relating to incentive offers.

“The real incentive is to get out of Pasco, which is a disaster because their taxes are double or triple what ours are,” said Champion.

Pianta said that the company is not looking to lease the property- they would prefer to own it. She explained, “It will remain zoned as Ag (agriculture) land through the city… but it will come back on our tax roll immediately.”

Commissioner Champion clarified that they are currently collecting the taxes from the building and they are collecting revenue from a lease.

Owner of Delamere Industries Inc, Paul Hughes stated that the company has been in operation for over 20 years.

He explained that originally the company now known as Aluma-Guard began manufacturing FDOT handrail - which became part of Elite Fence.

Three years ago Hughes and his wife Nicole purchased the company with 11 employees, now they are at 21.

Currently they have 3600 square feet of shop space and a lot of orders coming in. They can’t physically manufacture what they need to manufacture in the space they have.

About 70% of his current workforce is from the Brooksville area. He said they’ve seen several properties in the area that could meet their needs.

Hughes remarked, “For our business right now, we are stretching ourselves to make this move. At this point we do $3.6 million total sales. We plan to get to $6 or 7 million total sales after we hire another 18 people.”

He explained that after they invest in moving the business, property renovation and equipment, “it’s a stretch.”

They are also still carrying the Pasco County property, since it has not sold yet along with a lease in Tampa. “Every penny counts.”

The incentives agreement was approved 4-1.

Brooksville City Council looks outside for IT services

by LISA MACNEIL

In a special meeting held on April 22, 2019, the Brooksville City Council voted unanimously to begin the process to find an outside vendor to provide the city’s Information Technology (IT) services.

IT services were being provided by Hernando County, however City Manager Mark Kutney stated he was not happy with the arrangement.

The council met with members of a committee headed by City Manager Mark Kutney to explore the city’s options in finding an external company to provide Information Technology (IT) services, rather than form an “in-house” IT department. According to Kutney, a city-run department of two employees would cost over $300,000.

In terms of technology, the software that runs the city is in urgent need of upgrades. The core database management system is Windows 2000 Server, which was first released in the late 90s.

With the decision to go forward,

Kutney told the council that a solicitation or proposal would need to be developed to present to prospective vendors. The proposal itself will need to be prepared externally, as the city currently does not have any professional IT staff members to write the technology-specific contract.

Two vendors, Spectrum and VC3 have offered to prepare model proposals at no cost. The best fitting proposal will then be chosen by the council. These vendors would also be in the running for consideration to provide the actual services. The city’s attorney was consulted to ensure the preparer of the proposal could also be a respondent. “This doesn’t automatically mean that VC3 or Spectrum would automatically become the contractor,” Kutney said. “They’re aware of that.”

Council members Joe Bernardini and Pat Brayton disagree. Both see potential problems if the creators of the proposal should not be considered to provide the service.

The alternative would be hiring a consultant to prepare the propos-

al, and could be costly, according to Kutney. Brayton later agreed, provided that the council ultimately vote on an acceptable proposal.

The second vote did not receive support from Council Member Joe Bernardini, who does not approve of the two companies submitting the proposals to be considered later to be providers. This motion passed however, 4-1.

The second technology topic discussed was the City of Brooksville website (http://www.ci.brooksville. fl.us). The main concern with the current site is that it is not ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Compliant, and will require considerable modifications to its design and programming, as well as hosting to attain compliance. The council considered a proposal by CivicPlus, a web development company specializing in local governments.

The estimated cost for the transformed website is approximately $11,000. The council approved 5-0.

Commissioners grant approval for fire-rescue cadet program

by JULIE B. MAGLIO

The cadet program was discussed at the April 23, 2019 BOCC meeting under the following item: PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR/FIRE CHIEF SCOTT HECHLER; Hernando County Fire Rescue Cadet Program The program is explained in the agenda packet: “Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) was a sponsor of a Fire Explorer Program that was managed by volunteers from the Hernando County Fire Rescue rank and file.

The explorer program targeted 14 -16-year old’s and shared with them what the roles and responsibilities are of fire and emergency service in the community. It also gave those that may be interested in volunteering or a career in fire and emergency services, an opportunity to observe and work as a team in gaining the

knowledge and skills needed in this field.

“Hernando County Fire Rescue has recently revamped the Fire Explorer Program and is now modeling it after a Cadet Program. The Cadet Program is a youth organization that was created by the Florida Fire Chiefs Association. This program is utilized widely at fire departments throughout the state of Florida.

“Hernando County Fire Rescue is seeking approval to become as the Chartered Organization for this program in Hernando County.

The program would then be implemented and managed by volunteers from the Hernando County Fire Rescue department, with oversight from the Hernando County Fire Rescue administration.”

Tony Carolla, a Captain with Hernando County Fire Rescue Station 14 said they’ve been developing the program for nearly a year.

Michael Rich, a driver/engineer at HCFR Station 4 (on Mariner across from St. Frances Cabrini) went through a

WRWSA

According to Armstrong, Florida legislature requires that SWFfrom page 2 WMD work with a water supply authority when planning, and not individual governments, municiSince this Agreement does not palities and counties. Not a simcontain a termination clause, the ple relationship, Armstrong said, status of the Project and pay“What we’ve learned from … ment of funds would need to be every water supply authority that negotiated between the parties if (SWFWMD) has helped develop is Hernando County decides to withthat an area will run out of water, draw from the WRWSA prior to and will look elsewhere for it.” the end of the contract period.

Armstrong reports that bringing Brian Armstrong, Executive Direc- a new water supply online takes tor of the Southwest Florida Water about 8 years, including permitting, Management District (SWFWMD), planning and building. The WRaddressed the board in favor of the WSA provides bargaining power WRWSA. Armstrong defined the when water issues are taken to the interests and scope of the WRWSA, state.

“You have a much bigger which also includes rehabilitation and voice, and more legislators on conservation efforts, most notably, your side.”

Other benefits include the Weeki Wachee Spring System.

presentation about the program. The mission of the program is to “Help develop future firefighters by ensuring leaders of the program have the resources to provide purposeful training in fire, emergency medical treatment and leadership development.” Only participants ages 1620 would be able to ride on the HCFR Units after they’ve gone through training and testing. All HCFR employees will receive “Protect Our Youth Training.”

“It’s a tremendous program. Pasco County has been running it for at least three years that I am familiar with…

They’ve had great success with it down there,” said Rich. There will be no financial impact to the county or fire department. They will start out with 15 cadets in the program.

The board approved the charter of HCFR as the program sponsor for the cadet program.

environmental benefits and the development of water supplies, and equitable distribution of water.

Armstrong cautioned the board on the aspect of funding. “If you need to develop an alternative water supply, and you want half of that funding to come from the district, you must be a member of the water supply authority. We don’t fund potable alternative supplies through municipalities or counties. So if you need (alternative water supplies) and you’re not part of (a water supply authority), you’re not going to get water management district money.”

The funding Armstrong reported is significant. Funding for a Peace River project was stated at $130-million.

May 6 Brooksville City Council meeting highlights Portions of the city council meeting are reviewed in our “highlights” report

by JULIE B. MAGLIO A. CALL TO ORDER B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Daniel Norris, Grace Word Outreach C. APPROVAL/MODIFICATIONS OF THE AGENDA (Limited to City Council and City Manager) D. CERTIFICATES AND PROCLAMATIONS 1. Small Business Week – May 5 – 11, 2019 Accepted by: Pat Crowley, Hernando County Chamber of Commerce E. PRESENTATIONS F. CITIZEN INPUT [NOTE: Input can be on any 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, business owner in the city- runs the Save our Quarry facebook page. Some feel their posts are negative.

She explained that she moved to Brooksville in 2005 and has watched the city decline “in our streets, in our sidewalks, in our buildings.” She mentioned the homeless situation. She stated, “We are speaking up because we love our city not because we’re being negative.” Gave a big shout out to councilman Battista for the research he presented at the last council meeting on April 15. (The Hernando Sun did not include

this in the highlights report due to time constraints.)

Donna Morrin- Questions in regard to Brooksville Main Street program and what their actual motive is. She asked if the council would entertain a full time code enforcement officer. She would like someone proactive. She had questions about how much time the code enforcement officer spent on code enforcement duties.

Cindy Gandy- Thanked all the small businesses. Blueberry Festival was fantastic as well as Dining under the Stars. However she said the homeless has been harassing downtown businesses. One guy had a machete. “What can we do as citizens to get control of this,” she asked.

She remarked that she’s not against homeless people, but there are four or five individuals downtown that are getting scary. “I was born and raised here and we’ve never had that problem. I can see it getting worse.” She also spoke about the quarry. She’d like to see the no dogs allowed sign taken down and a 6 foot leash law go into effect in the quarry. She said, “The homeless people are more dangerous than a dog on a leash… especially when they are carrying a machete around.”

G. RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF Mark Kutney, City Manager, relative to Ms. Gandy’s concerns stated that they had a meeting with the Sheriff’s Office. “As far as I know, they are looking at ways they can help. I don’t know if they’ve actually alleviated it yet.” Rory Steele, owner of Little Lady Cafe was present and commented on the Sheriff’s Office assistance in the affirmative (she commented from the audience, which was not audible in the video).

H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes a. March 18, 2019 – Regular Meeting b. April 1, 2019 – Regular Meeting Passed in consent agenda vote.

2. Sunrise Consulting Renewal Consideration of annual engagement letter and standard contract addendum. Pulled for discussion.

3. Budget Amendments

a. Increase 001-013-52155620 Building and Improvements by $14,000 for the reroof project of district one sheriff’s lease facility. It would also decrease General Fund reserves by $14,000. b. Increase 001-009-51055620 Building and Improvements by $10,000 for City Hall security improvements. It would also decrease General Fund reserves by $10,000. c. Increase 108-019-54155620 Building and Improvements by $1,470 for DPW warehouse rollup door project.

This is Streets part of the total cost of $9,800. This budget amendment will decrease Fund 108 reserves by $1,470.

d. Increase asset line item 401-000-162-19025 Building and improvements Water by $2,940. This is the Water Department part of the total cost of $9,800 for the DPW roll-up doors project. It will decrease fund 401 Water reserves by $2,900. The Wastewater part of the total cost of the DPW roll-up doors project of $9,800 will increase asset line 401000-162-19025 Buildings and Improvements by $1,960 and decrease Fund 401 Wastewater reserves by $1,960. e. Increase 403-000-16219025 Building and Improvements by $3,430. This is the Sanitation part of the total cost of $9,800 for the DPW roll- up

door project. This would also decrease Fund 403 Sanitation reserves by $3,430. d. For CIP project number 4 no budget amendment is needed because funds are already budgeted in FY 2019 Fund 108 Streets budget. It is list under line item 108-019-541-55620 Building and improvements for $18,000. e. Increase expenses for all of the Personal services Account related to the Directors’ raises by $25,180 and decrease Merit Pay Directors account number 001-011-581-51103 See BCC Highlights, Page 6

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.

Do you know someone that should be recognized for their community contributions?

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

Deadline for Nominee: Friday, June 7, 2019 5:00PM. For More information & to Download a Nomination form, Visit the City of Brooksville Website at:

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Email: COB-INFORMATION@cityofbrooksville.us Or pick up a printed copy at: 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville FL Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Pl.

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Memorial service honors fallen K9 Valor

BY KENNETH ANTON HERNANDO SUN

On Tuesday April 30, 2019, I was honored with the opportunity to attend a memorial service for a fallen Hernando County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer: Officer Valor.

I entered the Hernando County Emergency Management building approximately twenty minutes before the ceremony. The family and officers close to Valor were already seated and reminiscing, a delicate air of mixed emotions (joy, sadness, trepidation) enveloped the mourners as they prepared for the ceremony.

As three o’clock drew closer, the room began to fill with people, Sheriff’s Deputies, K-9 handlers, uniformed officers and civilians all there to collectively remember and honor the life and career of this dedicated friend, family member and officer. The memorial was an opportunity not to mourn, but to fondly remember Valor and speak about the impressions he left on the lives of everyone he came into contact with.

Sheriff Al Nienhuis opened the ceremony by speaking about the relationships shared and bonds formed between not only human Law Enforcement Officers, but also between those officers and their K-9 Partners.

“It is easy to call the people who work here employees but they become more than employees…

They become family. The same can be said for Canines,” said Nienhuis.

He went on to say, “It’s like the best pet you ever had combined with the best partner you ever had.”

Sheriff Nienhuis, having been in Law Enforcement since 1989, was able to eloquently express what it means to lose a partner, even when that partner executes his duties on four

legs instead of two.

Valor’s partner, Deputy Jeff Andrews, took the podium next and told the story of how he was selected to join the K-9 unit.

A touching remembrance peppered with humor, pauses to regain composure, and a small hint of sorrow. Deputy Andrews recalled the story of how he chose the name of his soon to be partner, drawing inspiration for the name from a co-worker who had recently lost a battle with cancer.

Andrews reflected, “I haven’t cried in over a month, I guess now would be a good time.”

The partners experienced a rocky beginning during which Andrews had doubts about whether the partnership would take. While remembering their initial training, Andrews jokingly mentioned, “I’m pretty sure the dog hated me.”

Deputy Andrews spoke of times when he had to remind himself not to become too attached to the dogs they worked with, “They are a tool and we have to put them in harm’s way a lot of the time so you don’t want to become too attached to these dogs.” He was sure there was no way he would become attached to Valor. As the years

progressed, Valor and Andrews grew a bond normally experienced between partners in high stress occupations. They depended on each other and Andrews began to see Valor as family.

Valor joined the force on Dec. 8, 2013 and his watch ended on March 15 of this year. Valor fell ill with Lymphoma and had to be put down as a result of the cancer. Deputy Andrews was overwhelmed by the amount of support he received during this trying time. He has been receiving cards and condolences from all across the country.

During his six years of service Valor was responsible for: 78 total apprehensions – including missing persons

11 apprehensions with a bite Over 400 patrol deployments Over 200 Narcotics deployments resulting in the location of 3,200 grams of marijuana, 392 grams of methamphetamine, 66 grams of cocaine 1.1 grams of ecstasy and numerous items of drug paraphernalia

BELOW: Deputy Andrews remembers his K-9 partner, Officer Valor Photography by Alex Anton

Lake Townsend project scaled back after community meeting

Area where hardwoods were cleared at Lake Townsend Preserve

by LISA MACNEIL The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted 5-0 at the regular meeting on May 14, 2019 to cease logging operations, but continue cleanup and restoration of the portion of Lake Townsen Park already in progress.

Hernando County Planning Director Ron Pianta reviewed promises made at the last BOCC meeting, the first one being the suspension of all logging and restoration efforts until he and Environmentally Sensitive Lands Director Michael Singer met with the community.

Pianta and Singer did meet with concerned citizens at the park on the evening of May 2, 2019. Described as a “good, interactive discussion,” Singer showed a breakdown of three possible solutions offered by meeting attendees. More than 75% would like to see the restoration stopped in its current state, leaving the resident tortoises as they are, and not performing any further logging.

Moving in this direction, Commissioner John Allocco asked Singer how long it would take to realize any success of the project, after vegetation begins to grow back.

With allowing enough time to prevent any tree stress, another prescribed burn would be held on the eastern side of the property to clear felled trees and overgrown vegetation. Then, it would take another year to measure the success of that phase with a Vegetation Survey.

Singer estimates approximately two more years to see more vibrant green ground cover.

Pianta requested the board vote to allow them to complete the restoration on the portion already begun, without expanding into nearby areas. That site would be then permitted as a gopher tortoise relocation site. As for the rest of the park, Pianta plans to engage with the community before moving forward, and bringing those recommendations back to the board for a decision.

Commissioner Wayne Dukes received applause from the audience when he suggested planting new 8-foot oaks to possibly restore the tree canopy. Dukes is in favor of the restoration project, and understands its necessity, as well as the rigid guidelines prescribed by FWC. Agreeing with Dukes, Allocco also received praise from the public by saying, “Hopefully, if there’s any other work that’s done… with equestrian trails, hopefully we can do a better job of maintaining the canopy … I think if they could have started removing invasive species 30 feet off of the trail, a good bit of the concern would not have been.”

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Council member Erhard made a motion to approve the ordinance and Vice Mayor Bernardini seconded the motion. The ordinance passed 5-0.

by $25,180. Also to increase transfers out line items as follows: Account number 001-011581-56108 by $529, account number 001011-581- 56401 by $1,293, account number 001-011-581-56403 by $647 and account number 001-011-581-56143 by $5,595. Also accomplish the offset which will increase transfers in line items as follows. Account number 108- 000-381-49108 By $529, account number 401-000-384-49401 by $1,293, account number 403-000-381-49403 by $647 and account number 143-000-381-49143 by $5,595.

3. Second and Final Reading – Ordinance No. 906 – Revision to Peddler’s Ordinance

from page 4

f. Increase the following expense line items. Executive Salaries account number 001-011-51251101 by $4,100, FICA Taxes account number 001-011-512-52100 by $314, Retirement Contributions account number 001-011-512-52200 by $986, Life Insurance account number by $26 and Long Term Disability account number 001011-512-52303 by $9. Finally, decrease Merit Pay Directors account number 001-011-58151103 by $5,435.

Passed in consent agenda vote.

Consideration of revisions to Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance.

Recommendation: Approval of Second and Final Reading upon roll call From agenda packet: “Since the City of Brooksville no longer has a police department and the Peddlers and Solicitors Ordinance references the Police Department as the agency within the City to grant a permit, an ordinance amendment has been prepared to remedy this issue. What had previously been handled by the Police Department, is handled in this amendment by the City Manager, or designee.”

Council member Erhard made a motion to approve the ordinance and Vice Mayor Bernardini seconded the motion. The ordinance passed 5-0.

K. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Award of Bid – Emergency Generators for Lift Stations

I. DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS (IF ANY)

Approval to award bid to Shine and Company in the amount of $173,000 and authorize

2. Sunrise Consulting Renewal Consideration of annual engagement letter and standard contract addendum.

Increase requested from $2100 per month to $2250 per month. Erhard remarked, “Shawn’s done a great job, but I still feel we are our greatest lobbyists for the city of Brooksville.” They also discussed adding an extra month in case the legislative session runs long, bringing the total amount to $29,250. The motion to approve the expenditure of $29,250 was approved 4-1 with Erhard voting against it. The contract period is June 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

J. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Second and Final Reading – Ordinance No. 902 Citation Ordinance Consideration of ordinance to establish citation process for enforcement of City codes.

Recommendation: Approval of Second and Final Reading upon roll call From the agenda packet: “This ordinance will allow anyone who is either designated by the city manager as a code enforcement officer, or is a law enforcement officer, to issue citations for code violations, and any contesting of such citations will be in county court or before a hearing officer, special master, special magistrate, or similar official.”

Motion to adopt by Vice Mayor Bernardini and second by Council member Erhard. The ordinance passed 5-0.

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

Recommendation: Approval of Second and Final Reading upon roll call

Mayor’s execution of Contract and that staff be authorized to work with FEMA to modify the funding and time extension of the project.

Presentation: Director of Public Works, Jon Dowler Recommendation: Approval Purchase and installation of generators for Parrott Middle School, Moton Elementary and Pasco Hernando State College was originally estimated at $115,865 prior to Hermine and Irma. Received four bids that were higher than the estimate, the lowest at $173,000.

The modification of funding would be an increase from $115,865 to $180,865 with a federal share of 75% and City share of 25%. The City requested a time extension for completion of the project by February 28, 2020. FEMA will reimburse the city for expenditures. If FEMA does not agree to the cost increase, then the city would need to pay an additional $86,000.

Motion to approve acceptance of proposal from Shine and Company and approve an additional $13,765 being moved from reserves into a capital improvement fund. Motion passed 5-0.

2. Update on CCNA Process– Continuing Professional Engineering Services

contracts with each of the six firms.

L. CITIZEN INPUT Ivy Cordell- agrees with Donna Morrin about needing a full time code enforcement officer.

M. RESPONSE BY CITY MANAGER AND STAFF Mark Kutney- response to code enforcement issue. He explained that there are three ways to do code enforcement. The first way is to take phone calls, complaint only. Not a proactive, aggressive code enforcement. The second type of code enforcement would have code officers go out and patrol areas looking for violations. The third option is to look at areas and problems you’d like to correct which would require more code enforcement officers.

N. ITEMS BY CITY ATTORNEY none O. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER Jan. 28 meeting- council asked for staff to come up with a framework for asset management, stormwater utilities project.

“We are recommending a multi-faceted or asset type approach to this particular project. The first thing we’d like to do once we get one of these engineering firms on board is to... under the CCNA process, have them prepare a solicitation for us to go out for a multi-disciplinary team (engineering, finance and legal) for... a stormwater utility program or assessment which is what we determined… is what we need to do.”

There are four types of programs, a core drilling program (allocating $15,000) to evaluate conditions of streets. Second component starting with capital improvements program in 2020- identify five streets per year and budget $500,000 to do these streets ($100,000 per street). He said in the CIP council would identify 30 streets to fix. Another program would be resurfacing or milling only. There are a number of streets where they won’t need to get into full construction. They are recommending $100,000 go towards this. The fourth program would be the assessment program where the city will gauge how much interest there is from residents for an assessment funding the repair of their street. The city would need to get a loan in order to undertake the program. “Based upon the four programs I gave you, we’re looking at an expenditure of $615,000.” He said that they did not find funding sources or how they would prioritize the road projects.

1. Ron Snowberger, Fire Chief

property. Snowberger formed a committee with the Sheriff’s Office, Brooksville Fire Department and Hernando County Fire Department. “The committee became very passionate about it. It took off faster than I even thought it would,” said Snowberger. He explained that there is a great location to put it. He said any type of memorial will need a flagpole, backdrop and lighting. He stated that they already have all that on site.

Some committee members reached out to Flagstone Pavers and they are willing to donate pavers and installation for the memorial. One of the firefighters is a welder and an artist. He has welded hands that would hold the beam so it looks like it’s coming up out of the ground toward the flagpole. There’s also been offers to donate the plaques. “Basically what we’d like to do is have a goal set for Sept. 11 of this year to get that project completed.”

Council member Erhard said, “Chief you’re doing an awesome job. I don’t regret my decision in keeping the fire department. Seeing you guys bond and do tremendous things in the fire department under your leadership is awesome… I love the idea.”

The rest of the council echoed Erhard’s comments in support of the project.

2. Richard Radacky, Public Works Director Status of Southern Hills Booster Station Pumps (no attachments) P. STAFF UPDATES (IF ANY) Bill Geiger, Community Development DirectorCode enforcement officer also has duties in reviewing permitting plans. Seventy percent of his time is spent on code enforcement and 30% of his time on plan review.

Proactive vs. reactive- we are reactive to all of the calls coming in. Code enforcement officer will map out a route with the alleged violations and will proactively enforce code along the routes that he travels throughout the course of the day. “We’re doing what we can with the resources that we have.”

Full time code enforcement officer would be roughly $36,000 plus benefits.

Geiger commented that most citizens comply with fixing the issue when the enforcement officer explains what the problem is. He says that the ones who don’t fix the issue would go through the citation process, “but it doesn’t make money.”

Q. ITEMS BY COUNCIL - To be published next week.

R. ADJOURNMENT

Proposal for 911 Memorial at Fire Station (no attachments)

CORRESPONDENCE TO NOTE

In Jan. 2012 the city council accepted an artifact from the New York Port Authority- a beam from Mr. Kutney stated that the committee heard the World Trade Center. UPS agreed to ship it eight proposals on May 3, 2019 from the original here free of charge. Since that time, it’s been 18 received. They selected 4 firms to recomsitting in the exterior bays of the fire station. The mend to council for contract negotiation, but city clerk found all the records and the purpose there are two others that the committee felt they of it was to build a 911 Memorial on fire station could recommend should the council decide to increase the number of contracts to 6. Applied Sciences is one of the two additional firms whose expertise is in stormwater management.

The four firms that each received 5 votes are

1. Letter of Support and access to Historic Hernando Preservation Society and Gulf Archaeology Research Institute 2. Email invitation from Hernando Progress to attend May 16, 2019 HC Community Summit.

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A closer look at Wildlife Enrichment ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park hosted an “Enrichment Day” on Saturday, May 11, 2019 to bring awareness about their enrichment program and how it involves the animals who are currently in captivity.

Turkey calls to panther training were just a few of the activities on display for the public.

Enrichment team members shared the benefits of each enrichment activity. The Enrichment team volunteers felt that showcasing the activities helps to educate the public about how the park staff and volunteers dedicate their time and passion towards the welfare, health, and interaction of these animals.

Enrichment activities introduce stimuli into the animal exhibits that encourage healthy environment interactions, engaging their senses as if they were still in the wild.

Twice a day enrichment programs are a part of the park’s Wildlife Care Practices and administered by trained volunteers.

“We get the misconception that we are a zoo facility, which

Park Service Specialist Kate Spratt

we are not,” said Park Service Specialist Kate Spratt. “We are kind of like a retirement home for wild animals. Every animal that’s here has its own story, but they all have the same ending, and that is that they are unable to survive in the wild on their own.”

“Every animal here was either injured in the wild, orphaned or imprinted by humans. One way or the other they will not be successful on their own, and they have a forever home here with us,” Spratt explained.

Vicky Iozzia has been a volunteer at the park for sixteen years and is currently a board member with The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. She is also in charge of the Enrichment Program.

“The animals here have lots of stimulation from staff and enrich-

Valentine, a North American River Otter enjoys a hardboiled egg during the Enrichment Day Event.

ment volunteers. We have a core of 15 people that are extremely dedicated to keeping this program going,” Vicky said.

The daily schedule begins at 7 am with a variety of stimulating activities specifically designed for each animal and administered again in the afternoon.

“It might be a treat that’s hidden someplace, and they have to find it,” Vicky said, “For the panther, it might be a snakeskin...”

The programs encourage active curiosity and steers away from any daily routines that may cause boredom for the animal. These activities and responses are observed and logged to ensure the best physical and mental stimulation.

Some activities are changed, while others require a different approach.

“The animals are very smart; we have to keep up with them to keep them interested,” Vicky said. “The kinds of enrichment they get, we try to mirror what they would be doing in the wild.”

It was a successful enrichment day for The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, as visitors gained insight into the great care given to residents of the wildlife park.

Visiting Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park: Where: 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446 · (352) 628-5343 Website: https:// www.floridastateparks. org/parks-and-trails/ ellie-schiller-homosassa-springs-wildlife-state-park For more information about the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park visit: friendshswp.org/

Park Ranger Andrea Junkunc performs special training commands with Sakata, a Florida Panther. These commands are used to help trained Park Rangers and the Park veterinarians perform medical examinations on the panthers.

Vicky Iozzia has been a volunteer at the park for sixteen years. “I volunteer for a lot of organizations, but this place is different,” Vicky said. “It’s just a great place to be.”

Volunteer Renate Wilms-Rovin, 80 and Vicky Iozzia enjoy interacting with the public during the Enrichment Day event Saturday, May 11.

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Upcoming Event Previews THE HERNANDO

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

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SPRING LAKE MEMORIAL CLASSIC 10K, 5K, 2K SATURDAY, MAY 25, 7 AM TO 12 PM

The Spring Lake Memorial Classic is located in scenic eastern Hernando County, Florida. But don’t let the majestic trees and peaceful setting fool you - these are some of the toughest hills in Florida! All three courses take participants along shaded tree draped roads and over some 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. There are no age brackets. 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). 5283 Neff Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601

Call (352) 544-2322 for more information.

TAMPA BAY REGIONAL MEGA PET ADOPTION EVENT, SUNDAY, MAY 17-19 10 AM TO 2 PM Hernando County Animal Services (HCAS) is teaming up with several surrounding counties to hold a Mega Pet Adoption Event on May 17 – May 19, 2019 at the Hernando County Fairgrounds located at 6436 Broad Street in Brooksville. Up to 700 cats and dogs from Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Citrus and Hernando counties will be available for adoption with waived adoption fees thanks to sponsorships from Best Friends Animal Society and Pet

PAINTING PARTY SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1 PM TO 3 PM UNCOMMONLY ARTSY MAY 25, 2019 10 AM TO 2 PM.

Join Michelle, owner of Artful Possibilities as she instructs a class to explore your creativity by painting a masterpiece. Cost: Full Members: $30 Basic/Community Members: $35. Registration required. Sign up at the member service desk at the Y. Hernando County YMCA is located at 1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34609

Recipe of the week

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Ingredients ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated ½ tsp Black Pepper 1 ½ tsp Salt ¼ cup garlic minced 1 ½ cup Mayonnaise 4 Boneless Chicken Breast -cut in half Directions Pre-heat over 375 Mix your mayonnaise, all

the seasonings and cheese together.

Place your chicken on baking dish and spread your mixture covering your chicken.

Bake for 40/45 minutes, top will turn golden brown Note: There is not a mayonnaise taste, chicken is juicy.

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Un-Common-Ly Artsy is a monthly arts market hosted by Brooksville Main Street that will be held in Historic Downtown Brooksville.

It is a fantastic collection of fine artists, crafters, makers and food trucks. The Uptown Art Gallery will also be open during this time for visitors to view the latest art collections. Admission is free.

If you are interested in being a vendor at this brand new arts market in downtown Brooksville, please contact Tina Marie Polson at events@ brooksvillemainstreet.org and a vendor application will be provided.

Uptown Art Gallery is located at 201 Howell Avenue Brooksville

Resources Foundation, Inc. Event hours will be as follows:•Friday, May 17, 2019: 12 – 6 p.m. •Saturday, May 18, 2019: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.•Sunday, May 19, 2019: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

All available animals will be spayed/ neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home with adopters the day of the event.

Contact HCAS at (352) 796-5062 for more information.

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Business & Community Briefs Richard Sanvenero selected for Florida Kiwanis Division 8’s Lt. Governor Richard Sanvenero of Adventure Coast Kiwanis was selected unanimously to serve as Florida Kiwanis Division 8’s Lt. Governor for the upcoming 2019-2020 program year which begins Oct. 1, 2019.

United Way Releases Stuff the Bus Applicationsfor Teacher Appreciation Week United Way of Hernando County Celebrates 13th Annual Stuff the Bus and Opens Teacher Wish List Applications Spring Hill, FL – (May 7, 2019) United Way of Hernando County’s 13th Annual Stuff the Bus event will be held on Friday July 12th, Saturday July 13th, and Sunday July 14th. On these days, from11am-5pm, teachers and volunteers will be collecting essential school supplies for Hernando County classrooms at all 8 local Publix Stores and select Walmart locations (US 19, and Brooksville on Broad Street).

Studies show over 60% of parents struggle to buy supplies for their children; to close that gap, almost 94% of teachers are buying items out of pocket to stock their classrooms. “Stuff the Bus is my favorite United Way event and something I look forward to every year,” D.S. Parrot Middle School Leadership Teacher Nichelle Mohre-Cassidy stated. The cost of paper, pencils, pens, and notebooks can quickly add up, and the average cost for teachers can total over $500 a year. In an effort to alleviate this burden, United Way of Hernando County will continue to provide this annual event in support of their educational initiative. “Over the last few years, United Way has been exceptionally responsive to teacher needs, updating their system to streamline the Wish List process. I am continually impressed with Hernando County’s Stuff the Bus and hear people every year talk about how they wish their county had this event. We’re lucky!”

Hernando County School Teachers: Stuff the Bus applications are officially open! United Way has made it simple for teachers to receive FREE school supplies for their classrooms. How can teachers participate? Sign up by filling out your Wish List application with your desired items and quantities, volunteer two hours of your time over the course of the Stuff the Bus weekend, and then your supplies will be delivered to you at the beginning of the school year.

Teachers must fill out an application by visiting www.UnitedWayHernando.org/StuffTheBus no later than 5:00pm on July 5th.

If you are NOT a teacher but would like to volunteer your time for Stuff the Bus, please contact the United Way office by emailing impact@UnitedWayHernando.org or calling 352-688-2026.

A special Shabbat Temple Beth David will be welcoming Cantor Bill Wood to TBD to co-lead our Shabbat services with Reb Tuviah on Friday May 31st at 7:30pm and Saturday June 1st at 10:00am. Since his retirement, Cantor Bill has officiated at High Holiday Services throughout the country and for the past 2 years at TBD. We welcome guests and are looking forward to an exhilarating Shabbat.

SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Hernando Historical Museum’s, Countryman Family One Room Schoolhouse is dire need of volunteers.

The museum is located at 66 Russell Street and offers fun and interactive lessons depicting the life of a child in 1852. Visitors sit at authentic wooden desks and receive unique tours.

Volunteers can donate as little as three hours (that one day) per week. Training included. To learn more contact Mary at 352-515-3054.

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 informa-

tion on proper pruning of landscape trees. No registration necessary.

an “Orientation to Live Oak Theatre and How to Audition for Us” program. The program consists of two, one and a half hour classes held from Rain Barrel Workshop 6:30 to 8 pm on June 6 and June 11. The orienResidents are invited to attend a Rain Barrel tation program will be held at its new Morsani Workshop on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:30 Center for the Arts, located at 21030 Cortez a.m. at the Hernando County Utilities building Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34601. located at 15365 Cortez Boulevard in BrooksCompletion of this program is a requirement for ville. Rain barrels are $50 each. Attendance is non-LOT members - children, adults, and parents mandatory to purchase a rain barrel; however, of children - who wish to audition for Live Oak you may attend without purchasing one. Please Theatre’s repertory company. Children who have make checks payable to HCUD and mail to attended previous summer camps, members of Hernando County Utilities, 15365 Cortez Boulethe company, and individuals who have already vard, Brooksville, FL 34613. Write “Rain Barrel participated in orientation need not attend.

Workshop May 29” on the envelope. Checks will (Members of the company have already been be the only form of payment accepted and must instructed on how to submit call-back requests. be received by May 28, 2019. Hernando County The instructor for this class is Vince Vanni with a Utilities customers who attend the workshop and special presentation for parents by Eric Kessel. install a rain barrel at their home will receive a Mr. Vanni’s students currently appear throughout one-time $25 credit on their water bill. Please the area in both amateur and professional venbring a vehicle that can accommodate a 55-gallon ues. There is no tuition for these classes. barrel. All sales final. Call (352) 540-6230 for Those who complete the program will be able to more information. audition for Live Oak Theatre Company and it’s 2019-2020 season..

Car Mania, presented by Suncoast Technical Auditions for all season productions will be held Education Center on Thursday, June 13, 6 pm until 8 pm at the Join us for a cookout - bring your showcase Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Boulecar, explore SunTech’s Automotive program, vard, Brooksville, FL 34601. and see what the industry has to offer.

To register for orientation, email the box office Nature Coast Technical High School at liveoakboxoffice@gmail.com or call 352-5934057 California Street; Brooksville, Fl 34604 0027.

May 18, 2019; 10am to 2pm May 18; Showcase Principal roles for the 2019-2020 season will be arrival time is 9.00am cast from the fall auditions.

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!

Season Tickets are Now Available for the Live Oak Theatre 2019-2020 Season Brooksville, Florida (March 14, 2019) – Season tickets for Live Oak Theatre’s 2019-2020 season are now available. Season tickets offer reserved seating for each show. All performances are now held at the Carol & Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34601.

To order season tickets call the box office at 352593-0027, email LiveOakBoxOffice@Gmail.com or purchase online at www.LiveOakTheatre.org.

Live Oak Theatre now offers an option to purchase an expanded season of five shows or the snowbird season, which includes three shows from November through early April. The snowbird season of three shows may be purchased for only $50. Snowbird season tickets for children 13 and under are $15 when purchased with an adult child. The full season of five shows beginning in September and ending in May is $80. Children’s tickets for the full season are $25 when purchased with an adult season ticket.

Live Oak Theatre’s full season consists of the following: Cheaper By the Dozen on September 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 The Little Mermaid on November 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on December 13, 14 and 15 Around the World in 80 Days – an original musical adaptation of the classic family favorite on March 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 Live Oak Goes to the Movies – a musical tribute to our favorite family-friendly movies. April 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2 and 3 The snowbird season includes The Little Mermaid, Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Around the World in 80 Days.

All Live Oak Theatre productions are family-friendly and feature adults and youth cast in age-appropriate roles.

Friday performances are at 7:30 pm. Saturday performances are at 2:30 and 7:30 pm. Sunday matinees are at 2:30 pm. Each performance is a dessert theatre experience with coffee/tea and dessert available 30 minutes before each performance.

Single admission to the productions is $20 for adults and students 13 and under are $5 with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Live Oak Theatre to Hold Orientation and How To Audition Class Brooksville, Florida (May 6, 2019) – Live Oak Theatre company announces that it will conduct

HEALTH & WELLNESS ------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 352-7273767.

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.

Weight and Wellness Support Group at WellCome OM This support group is for anyone who is looking 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 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” Location 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607; WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center 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.

Favorites with Chef Victor Wang Sat Date: May 25 2019 From: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Location 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607; WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center Light & Easy, Refreshing & Healthy Asian Summertime Favorites!

Spring has sprung and summer is on its way! Escape the heat of the season (and the kitchen!) and learn new, healthy, refreshing recipes you can serve your family this summer! In this demonstration-style class “Chef Victor,” Zen Forrest’s Executive Chef, will share some of his most favorite summertime recipes.

Summer Rolls: Perfect Summer Food: Rice paper filled with mango and mint or fresh vegetables. And Dipping sauce. Enjoy watching Chef make this perfect summer roll.

Asian Cold Noodle Salad: Thai, Chinese, Korean and Japanese all have wonderful cold noodle salads served with a variety of different types of noodles, sauces and fresh vegetables. Perfect for lazy days at the pool or a trip to the beach.

This class features Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly recipes.

Everyone participating in this class will enjoy samples of the meals cooked from the wok during this class.

Cost per seat $40.00

--------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 facts- Math operation review- Tricky Word Problems- games 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.

Live Oak Theatre Company Still has Limited Openings for Its 10th Annual Summer Theatre Camp Brooksville, Florida (May 14, 2019) – Live Oak Theatre Still has limited openings for its 10th Annual Summer Theatre Camp. The camp features some of the tri-county area’s finest performers as faculty, including Randi Olsen, Jane Russell Geddings, Kevan Richards, Vince Vanni, and other veteran theatrical performers.

Camp is now held at the Carol & Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34601.

Beginning June 17 through the 21st Live Oak Theatre will offer a Beginner/Intermediate Camp for those with limited Live Oak Theatre experience.

From June 24 – 28 Live Oak will offer an Advanced Camp for those with considerable Live Oak Theatre experience. The second session of our camp is open to only those who attended two prior camps and/ or have Live Oak production experience. Those with no LOT experience and wish to attend the Advanced Camp may submit a video audition. Camp is held each day from 10 am to 4 pm. Special arrangements are available for early drop off. Children are to bring lunch, healthy snacks and water.

Tuition is $150 suggested donation for each week. The camp is open to children from age 7 through 18. There is special exception for younger ages based on an interview/audition.

Children will learn various concepts of musical theatre including vocal technique, song interpretation, dance and movement to music, auditioning skills, stage makeup, acting skills such as characterization, improv techniques, stage movement, and much, much more.

Space is limited!

For more information about Advanced Camp eligibility and to register for either camp call the box office at 352-593-0027 or email LiveOakBoxOffice@Gmail. com. To simply reserve your spot, go to LiveOakTheatre.org and click on SUMMER CAMP tab for the registration forms and payment information.

Chef Victor: Light & Easy Asian Summertime

T V ’ S B EST B ETS M a y 1 9 - 2 2 Sunday, May 19

America’s Funniest Home Videos ABC, 7pm Season Finale!

The grand prize Season 29 finale episode features the two $100,000 winners of the season competing for a trip for four to Aulani, a Disney resort and spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

American Idol ABC, 8pm Live Season Finale!

Following a cross-country search for the next singing sensation, the iconic competition rounds out its second season on ABC. For the first time ever, America’s live coastto-coast vote will determine the winner, with all voting taking place during the show. The crowning moment will be preceded by special performances from music legends, among other surprises.

The Aquarium Animal Planet, 8pm New Series!

This docuseries offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Georgia Aquarium, which plays a crucial role in aquatic conservation efforts throughout the world.

It follows the workers and tells the stories of the amazing animals who call the 10 million gallons of water here home, including rescued southern sea otters, endangered African penguins, rescued California sea lions, manta rays and more.

Killing Eve: “Wide Awake” BBC America & AMC, 8pm Villanelle (Jodie Comer) dives deep into the dangerous world of her target under the guise of her newfound persona, Billie, in the new episode “Wide Awake.”

The Red Line CBS, 8pm Miniseries Finale!

Limited series The Red Line concludes with a two-episode finale tonight. In “I Must Tell You What We Have Inherited,” Tia’s (Emayatzy Corinealdi) political campaign is in jeopardy after it is revealed that Jira (Aliyah Royale) is her daughter, whom she gave up for adoption. Then in “This Victory Alone Is Not the Change We Seek,” Paul (Noel Fisher) makes a profound and life-changing revelation.

Supergirl: “The Quest for Peace” The CW, 8pm Season Finale!

Lex Luthor (guest star Jon Cryer) descends upon Washington, D.C., and summons Lena (Katie McGrath) and Lillian Luthor (guest star Brenda Strong) to the White House. Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) realizes she has one last chance to stop Lex and turns to the power of the press to help her.

Charmed: “The Source Awakens” The CW, 9pm

Season Finale!

Maggie (Sarah Jeffery), Mel (Melonie Diaz) and Harry (Rupert Evans) grow wary of Macy’s (Madeleine Mantock) newfound power. Macy keeps creating alternate realities, but they don’t end up being the perfect versions she was hoping for. Meanwhile, Maggie and Mel still struggle with what will happen in their personal lives.

The CW, 8pm Season Finale!

While on a mission to find Ray (Brandon Routh), Constantine (Matt Ryan) and Nora (Courtney Ford) discover Neron’s evil plan.

Nate (Nick Zano) convinces the Legends to think outside the box and suggests a dangerous plan to unite magical creatures and people to save the world.

Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

In the face of mounting evidence, Hailey Dean (Kellie Martin) must prove the district attorney is innocent of the murder of a man she once put behind bars.

Beat Shazam: “Teachers Win Big!” FOX, 8pm Season Premiere!

Grammy-, Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning actor and musician Jamie Foxx returns as host alongside his daughter Corinne, the series’ DJ, as teams of two compete against the clock and each other to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. At the end of the episode, the team with the most money banked will go against Shazam — the popular song identification app. Tonight, teams of teachers compete for the chance to win up to $1 million.

Game of Thrones HBO, 9pm Series Finale!

The cultural phenomenon that brought dragons into the mainstream takes its final bow.

NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

In the Season 10 finale episode “False Flag,” Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam (LL Cool J) work with Navy Capt. Harmon “Harm” Rabb Jr. (guest star David James Elliott) to locate a group of ISIS sympathizers aboard the USS Allegiance.

Collector’s Call: “Comic Book Art” MeTV, 10pm Artist Jim Engel is a cartoonist and toy designer by trade and has spent over five decades collecting comic book art. Jim has the original artwork for the cover of Marvel’s Avengers #53, Journey Into Mystery by Jack Kirby, a page of a Captain America comic book from 1977, and an original Archie comic.

Good Girls: “Jeff” NBC, 10pm Mary Pat (Allison Tolman) resurfaces in the women’s lives as they try to make sense of a shocking discovery Beth (Christina Hendricks) has made. Meanwhile, Beth and Dean (Matthew Lillard) have an important family talk with the kids, and Annie (Mae Whitman) and Noah (Sam Huntington) try to work through their problems.

Barry HBO, 10:20pm Season Finale!

The dark comedy starring Bill Hader as a war veteran turned hitman and Henry Winkler as an L.A. acting coach concludes its second season. Both Hader and Winkler have earned Emmy awards for their roles in the series co-created

by Hader and Silicon Valley’s Alec Berg.

Monday, May 20

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: “Hey, World!”

The Voice: “Live Finale, Part 1” NBC, 8pm Live In the final phase of the competition, the final four artists perform live in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Each finalist performs three times — one new solo cover, a special duet with their coach and a debut of their first original single. The season concludes with Part 2 of the final tomorrow night.

Vanderpump Rules: “Reunion Part 3” Bravo, 9pm The reunion comes to a dramatic close as Stassi and Katie argue with Kristen over her tumultuous relationship with Carter, Jax answers for his bad behavior toward Brittany’s family, and Scheana reveals the surprising results of her penguin gift to “best friend” Adam.

Stassi’s boyfriend Beau Clark makes an appearance and opens up about their dramatic fights in Mexico and the future of their relationship.

The Code: “Above the Knee” CBS, 9pm Harper (Phillipa Soo) gets caught in a firefight while in Syria investigating a Marine accused of desertion in the new episode “Above the Knee.”

Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story PBS, 9pm Meet the statesman who served as cabinet secretary for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Imprisoned by the U.S. during World War II for his Japanese ancestry, Mineta rose to become the first Asian-American to serve in a presidential cabinet.

The Fix: “Making a Murderer”

ABC, 10pm Season Finale!

All questions will be answered as a conviction is made for the murder of Jessica Meyer.

The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2019 CBS, 10pm Join James Corden for another primetime special featuring an allnew “Carpool Karaoke” with Celine Dion and a look back at some of Corden’s favorite moments from The Late Late Show’s past year.

Pawn Stars: “A Game of Pawns” History, 10pm A limited-edition autographed Game of Thrones item is up for grabs. Will Rick be able to make this deal before Winter comes?

Then, as Chumlee stirs up commotion with an Amazonian blowgun, picker Spencer Victory drops by with an ancient Middle Eastern sword. Later, Rick checks out an intriguing collectible from an early 1900s Democratic National Convention. Will Rick elect to make this deal?

The Enemy Within: “Sierra Maestra” NBC, 10pm Season Finale!

Tal’s (Lev Gorn) war on the CIA expands to two fronts. Keaton (Morris Chestnut) and the Cointel team must locate the domestic target before Chigorin (Dale Pavinski) launches an all-out assault on the unsuspecting innocents. Shepherd (Jennifer Carpenter) convinces Keaton to let her go to Cuba to thwart Tal’s attack on Sierra Maestra, the CIA’s secret detention center imprisoning his operatives. But Shepherd’s ever-shifting allegiance raises the question of whether she is there to stop Tal or to join him.

Independent Lens: “Wrestle” PBS, 10pm Meet four Alabama high school wrestlers facing challenges on and off the mat. Along with their coach, they grapple with obstacles that jeopardize their success, but despite the odds, these young men pursue their goals with humor and courage.

Tuesday, May 21

Wanda Sykes: Not Normal Netflix Emmy-winning actress and 30-year comedy veteran Wanda Sykes delivers a hilarious critique on the state of the world in her first Netflix standup special.

American Housewife: “A Mom’s Parade” ABC, 8pm Season Finale!

In this musical episode, Katie (Katy Mixon), frustrated by the lack of appreciation for all she does, decides to go “full Westport” and leaves the family to fend for themselves.

Katie’s plan quickly backfires when

the kids seem to be doing just fine, leaving Greg (Diedrich Bader) to suffer the brunt of her absence.

The Big Interview: “Billy Bob Thornton” AXS TV, 8pm Dan Rather talks with Oscar-winning actor/filmmaker/musician Billy Bob Thornton tonight.

NCIS CBS, 8pm Season Finale!

In the Season 16 finale episode “Daughters,” Gibbs (Mark Harmon) is haunted by his history with vigilante justice when a former colleague (guest star Joe Spano) pleads with him to take down local drug dealers and suppliers.

MasterChef Junior: “The Restaurant Takeover” FOX, 8pm The top six junior home cooks take over Michelin Star Los Angeles restaurant Mélisse where they’ll face an intense environment, hungry guests with high expectations and the wrath of Gordon Ramsay.

The Village: “I Have Got You” NBC, 8pm Season Finale!

The Village family comes together during a time of need as the first season concludes.

The Kids Are Alright: “Irish Goodbye” ABC, 8:30pm Season Finale!

Peggy (Mary McCormack) struggles with Lawrence’s (Sam Straley) decision to move out of the house, especially after she discovers that he is secretly moving in with a girlfriend she’s never met. Lawrence’s determination to keep Peggy out of his personal life only causes her to investigate further, while Mike (Michael Cudlitz) sees his departure as good news. black-ish: “Relatively Grown Man” ABC, 9pm Season Finale!

After Junior (Marcus Scribner) gets an offer for his dream job working with Migos, Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross) are determined to convince him to return to college and get his degree. This episode is directed by Anderson and guest-stars Quavo.

Blood & Treasure CBS, 9pm New Series!

This thrilling new show begins with a two-hour premiere that introduces us to two treasure hunters (Matt Barr and Sofia Pernas) who team up to catch a ruthless terrorist and find a priceless antiquity before it falls into the wrong hands.

Mental Samurai FOX, 9pm Season Finale!

The Voice: “Live Finale, Part 2” NBC, 9pm Live Season Finale!

The star-studded season finale will reveal who America has chosen to be this year’s winner. The episode features special performances by chart-topping artists and musical collaborations with the Top 4 finalists. Fan-favorite contestants also return for unforgettable performances.

Bless This Mess: “The Estonian Method” ABC, 9:30pm Season Finale!

Mike (Dax Shepard) and Rio (Lake Bell) enter the “best hen” competition at the county fair with their prized chicken Priyanka in order to prove themselves to the community. Meanwhile, romantic sparks fly between Rudy (Ed Begley Jr.) and Constance (Pam Grier), only to be halted by a run-in with someone from Rudy’s past.

True Conviction: “Drive to Kill” Investigation Discovery, 10pm Cindy Albrecht was well-liked and had a culinary career that was taking off. When she went missing from her home near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, everyone was perplexed. Three weeks after her disappearance, Cindy’s remains were found 100 miles away. Local authorities never gave up hope of finding her killer, and after six years, local authorities from multiple states finally find their suspect in Cindy’s murder.

Wednesday, May 22

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” ABC, 8pm Live Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel presents a live, 90-minute primetime event in tribute to classic television sitcoms. Woody Harrelson will take on the role of Archie Bunker, alongside Marisa Tomei who will be playing Edith Bunker, with Jamie Foxx and Wanda Sykes playing George and Louise Jefferson. Ellie Kemper will play Gloria Stivic, Will Ferrell will appear as Tom Willis, and Justina Machado is set to play Florence Johnston.

My Last Days The CW, 8pm Season Premiere!

Season four of this uplifting documentary series — a three-night event airing Wednesdays through June 5 — features the compelling stories of five courageous individuals living with terminal illnesses, who remind us that having a limited amount of time doesn’t mean we can’t make a positive impact on the world.

MasterChef Celebrity Family Showdown, Part Two FOX, 8pm

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HERNANDO SUN

IN, OUT & ABOUT

hernandosun.com May 17- 23, 2019

Calendar of Events

Movie Times

May 15-20

teaming up with several surrounding counties to hold a Mega Pet Adoption Event on May 17 – May 19, 2019 at the Hernando County Fairgrounds located at 6436 Broad Street Orange Blossom Jamboree in Brooksville. Up to 700 cats and dogs from Hillsborough, When: Wed, May 15, 9am – Sun, May 19, 12pm Pasco, Polk, Citrus and Hernando counties will be available for Where: Sertoma Youth Ranch; 85 Myers Rd, Brooksville, FL adoption with waived adoption fees thanks to sponsorships 34602 Description: Come celebrate Orange Blossom Jamboree’s 10 from Best Friends Animal Society and Pet Resources FoundaYear Anniversary. Once again we return to the Sertoma Ranch tion, Inc. Event hours will be as follows:•Friday, May 17, 2019: 12 – 6 p.m. •Saturday, May 18, 2019: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.•Sunday, in Brooksville, FL May 15-20, 2019.

May 19, 2019: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.All available animals will be http://www.orangeblossomjamboree.com/ spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home with adopters the day of the event. Contact HCAS at May 17 (352) 796-5062 for more information.

Raise the Roof Men Bake 2019 Brooksville Farmers’ Market WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2019 from 18:00-22:00 WHERE: Silverthorn Country Club Golf Course, 4550 Golf Club WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 9am-3pm WHERE: 615 Old Hospital Dr, Brooksville, FL 34601 Lane, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Come join us for fresh produce, cottage foods and crafts, and Hosted by Celebrity Men Bake - Habitat Hernando County The Raise the Roof “Men Bake” is an event hosted by Habitat delicious prepared food. Get a taste of what Brooksville has to for Humanity of Hernando County and is now in its 5th year. offer and spend some time at the Brooksville Farmers’ Market.

The Raise the Roof “Men Bake” is an event hosted by Habitat Pet friendly!!! for Humanity of Hernando County and is now in its 5th year.

May 22 Local “Celebrities” auction their cake designs along with other specialty items to raise money for building affordable homes Storm-Wise Landscapes for low-income families in Hernando County. In addition WHEN: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 10:30am – 12:00pm to the auction, there will be a raffle, a 50/50 and a Bake-off WHERE: Hernando County Public Library - Spring Hill Branch competition.

Tickets: Individual tickets $70; Table of 8 $535.00; Table of 10 Library · Spring Hill, Description: Hurricane season is around the corner. This is a $650. special class to discuss tree care and other issues related to storm readiness in the landscape. Arborist Ken Morgan will A Human Video and Musical Theatre Extravaganza also provide information on proper pruning of landscape Friday at 7 PM – 9 PM trees. Arborist Ken Morgan gives regular short guided walk Hernando High School, 111 Ernie Chatman Run, Brooksville, through Chinsegut to share facts on tree diversity.

FL 34601 Hernando High School’s Drama Department presents A May 24 Human Video and Musical Theatre Extravaganza on May 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the school’s Hernando Performing Arts Center. Students create a storyline to their favorite songs and Veterans BBQ Social WHEN: Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM perform them via Human Video techniques along with performing Musical Theatre numbers from Hamilton and Annie. WHERE: Hernando County YMCA 1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Admission is $5.00 for We love our veterans! Come join us for lunch. students (must show school ID card) and $7.00 for adults at the door. For more information, please contact Susanna Rosa- Join us as we honor and show appreciation for your service to our country. Enjoy some good food and great fellowship. rio at (352) 797-7015, ext 263.

This is a free event but you must sign up at the member service desk by May 22nd to reserve your spot. Space limited to May 18 Veteran’s and their spouse.

Not A clue Adventures weekend camping trip May 25 When: Sat, May 18, 7:30am – Sun, May 19, 8:30am Where: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Free Community Shred Event Road Brooksville, Florida 34601 May 25 11am-2pm at the Towne Square Mall 3021 ComDescription: Not a Clue Adventures, an outfitter providing merical Way Spring Hill #HernandoPost #TowneSquareMall outdoor adventures offers an extended hike and overnight #Shredding Donations to benefit Hernando County Fire camping trip hosted the weekend of May 18th and 19th.

Rescue Learn what you need to pack and what to leave behind and so much more to get you on your way to comfortable in the http://townesquaremall.net/free-shredding-event-protectfrom-identity-theft/ outdoors. This class is good for day hikers and overnighting and extended hikes.

Spring Lake Memorial Classic 10K, 5K, 2 Mile When: Sat, May 25, 7am – 12pm King’s Bay Fest Where: 5283 Neff Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601 May 18 at 10 AM- 6PM & May 19 10AM- 4 PM Description: The Spring Lake Memorial Classic is located in King Bay Park; 268 NW 3rd St., Crystal River, Florida 34428 scenic eastern Hernando County, Florida. But don’t let the Live Music, Vendors, Kids Zone, Craft Beer & Wine, Wing majestic trees and peaceful setting fool you - these are some Master Cook-Off of the toughest hills in Florida! All three courses take participants along shaded tree draped roads and over some very Brooksville Golf and Country Club Golf TournamentHosted by Eden Baptist Church to benefit Youth mission trips challenging hills! Make sure that the sound of your pounding heart and deep breathing don’t distract you from observing and summer camp.. Saturday, May 18th, 2019. Four-perthe wonderful surroundings along the course. The area is son scramble. Check in 7:30 to 8:15 AM. Shotgun start 8:30 home to a variety of native plants and wildlife such as majesa.m. BBQ lunch at 1 p.m. Registration $50 per person which tic oaks, magnolias, hickory and cedar trees, red hawks, bald includes barbecue lunch at Eden Baptist Church. questions contact Eden Baptist Church at 352-796-3855 or Farm Bureau eagles, wild turkeys, pileated woodpeckers, bobcats, foxes, coyotes and white-tail deer - just to name a few.... So while Insurance, Brooksville at 617 Lamar Avenue. 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!

Nature Coast Wedding Expo & Fashion Show Proceeds from this event support individuals with intellectual May 18, 2019; Noon - 4 pm & developmental disabilities. Come run Florida’s toughest, WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center most scenic, race course and Achieve with us! AWARDS: 2 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34607 Please join us for an afternoon to Celebrate one of the most Mile Category - All participants are chip timed and receive a special days of remembrance in a Life Journey! Fashion Show “Walking” medal. There are no age brackets. for Bridal plus Evening Gowns by Maureen’s Bridal. fun for all 5K & 10K - Awards are 3 deep in each 5 year age bracket for in an air-conditioned setting at the New WellCome OM Cen- both female and male. Grand Champion awards will be given ter. Prizes, Giveaways in beautiful surroundings to see fashion to female and male for Overall (all ages), Masters (40-64), and Senior (65 & over). and have some fun! Vendors and Sponsors are still being accepted to show your stuff to the Bride-to-Be. For Tickets Uncommonly Artsy and more information, visit their link www.naturecoastweddingexpo.net or contact Karen Dove at www.DoveDreamDe- WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 10am – 2pm WHERE: Uptown Art Gallery 201 Howell Avenue Brooksville veloper.com Description: Un-Common-Ly Artsy is a monthly arts market hosted by Brooksville Main Street that will be held in Historic Hernando County Farmers Market 2468 Commercial Way (US highway 19)Spring Hill, FL. 34606 Downtown Brooksville. It is a fantastic collection of fine artists, crafters, makers and food trucks. The Uptown Art Gallery will (in the “Rural King” parking lot) also be open during this time for visitors to view the latest art Hours: 10am-3pm Every Saturday Year Round! collections.

If you are interested in being a vendor at this brand new arts May 19 market in downtown Brooksville, please contact Tina Marie Polson at events@brooksvillemainstreet.org and a vendor Tampa Bay Regional Mega Pet Adoption Event application will be provided.

WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 10am – 2pm WHERE: Hernando County Animal Services, 6436 Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601, Description: Hernando County Animal Services (HCAS) is

T V ’ S B EST B ETS M a y 2 2 - 2 5 Celebrities pair up with friends and family to compete in culinary challenges and raise money for charity.

In a home fridge swap challenge, Beverly Hills, 90210 stars Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth bring their teen daughters into a faceoff to create a dish using ingredients found in assigned refrigerators.

Then, boxing legends Evander Holyfield and Oscar De La Hoya slug it out when they, along with their daughters, are tasked with replicating one of Gordon Ramsay’s dishes.

Chicago Med: “With a Brave Heart” NBC, 8pm Season Finale!

Dr. Charles (Oliver Platt) and Caroline (Paula Newsome) set some major plans, as Ava (Norma Kuhling) fights to keep her relationship with Connor (Colin Donnell), and Agent Lee (Anna Enger Ritch) informs Will (Nick Gehlfuss) of news that may put his life in danger.

Jane the Virgin: “Chapter Ninety” The CW, 9pm When Jane (Gina Rodriguez) and Rogelio (Jaime Camil) join forces to pitch a pilot, Jane is excited until she discovers a secret about her book being published. Alba (Ivonne Coll) and Jorge (guest star Alfonso DiLuca) make an important decision about their future together.

Chicago Fire: “I’m Not Leaving You” NBC, 9pm Season Finale!

Severide (Taylor Kinney) and Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) continue to investigate Benny’s old arson case, while unexpected news leads Brett (Kara Killmer) to ponder a big decision.

NOVA: “Lost Viking Army” PBS, 9pm Bioarchaeologists investigate a ninth-century mass grave in a rural English village. Will the remains unlock the mystery of the “Great Heathen Army,” a legendary Viking fighting force that once invaded England?

Whiskey Cavalier: “Czech Mate”

ABC, 10pm Season Finale!

Ollerman (Dylan Walsh) attempts to force the team to commit a terrorist attack for the Trust using Ray’s (Josh Hopkins) life as leverage. Meanwhile, Jai (Vir Das) helps Standish (Tyler James Williams) deal with a revelation about his girlfriend, and Will (Scott Foley) and Frankie (Lauren Cohan) come to a realization about their relationship.

SEAL Team CBS, 10pm Season Finale!

Bravo Team’s future is on the line when Cmdr. Shaw (guest star Peter Jessop) recommends they be split up in the Season 2 finale episode “Never Out of the Fight.”

The Butcher History, 10pm New Series!

Throughout history, the skilled craft of the butcher has been essential to human survival. Today, there are thousands of people who continue this tradition, but only a select few with the right expertise can be considered a Master Butcher. This competition series seeks those masters out. In each episode, best-in-class butchers use their sharp knives and sharper skills to carve their way through painstaking challenges, adapt to historical twists and reveal the fascinating secrets of the butcher’s world.

In the end, one will take home a $10,000 prize.

Chicago P.D.: “Reckoning” NBC, 10pm Season Finale!

With Kelton’s (guest star John C. McGinley) election all but assured, Voight (Jason Beghe) and his team must go off-book in a last-ditch effort to save Intelligence from getting axed.

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed The World: “The Smartphone” PBS, 10pm Dial in to the fascinating history of the smartphone, from its roots in Morse code to 2007, when Apple

unveiled the first ever iPhone.

Plus, see how the next generation of smartphones will allow us to communicate through them just by thinking.

Thursday, May 23

Red Nose Day Special NBC, 8pm The fifth annual special that raises money for children in need will again showcase a night of music, comedy and Hollywood’s biggest names. The evening’s performances include The Voice coaches Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton, while popular comedic talent will join the fun with their own entertaining Red Nose Day spin. The special will also showcase a fun video reimagining of the classic Hall and Oates hit “You Make My Dreams” with talent including Julianne Hough, Rob Gronkowski and Chrissy Metz. Sketches will feature NBC’s Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon. Also included in the special is the highly anticipated short film One Red Nose Day and a Wedding, as well as an appeals film with Milo Ventimiglia to raise awareness for the charity.

Christina on the Coast HGTV, 9pm New Series!

Best known from the hit series Flip or Flop, real estate and house-flipping expert Christina Anstead steps out on her own. The series spotlights her personal journey of finding a perfect home to start afresh while balancing parenthood and her career — as well as her relationship with new husband Ant Anstead, cohost of the MotorTrend Network series Wheeler Dealers.

Elementary CBS, 10pm Season Premiere!

In the show’s seventh and final season, Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) and Watson’s (Lucy Liu) new careers as consultants for Scotland Yard are disrupted by news that a member of their inner circle has been gravely wounded in the United States. As Holmes’ stateside legal trouble — the result of a confession to a murder he

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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.

Visit our website: thegreatfloridabbqfestival.com Community Baptist Church 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck Event WHEN: June 15th from 10:00-4:00.

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didn’t commit — threatens to keep them from returning to New York, their greatest foe to date waits on the horizon to test their limits.

The American Farm: “Never Give Up” History, 10pm Season Finale!

As fall draws to a close, the last harvests are do-or-die for these family businesses. Farmers have put everything on the line to stay afloat and set themselves up for the future — but will it be enough?

Hollywood Game Night: Red Nose Day Special NBC, 10pm Kelly Clarkson, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Bell, Jennifer Garner, Sean Hayes, Jeff Goldblum, Leslie Mann and Thandie Newton take part in this special edition of the game show tied in with NBC’s annual Red Nose Day event that raises money for children in need. The celebs are split into two teams, and the team with the most points in each game earns money to be donated to Red Nose Day. At the end of five rounds, the team that’s earned the most goes on to play a special Celebrity Name Game for a chance to raise even more money.

Jane Lynch hosts.

The Name of the Rose SundanceTV, 10pm New Series!

This eight-part limited series about medieval Italy in the 1300s airs over four weeks, with two episodes per night. The premiere introduces us to a brilliant friar, William of Baskerville (John Turturro), as he takes on a young novice (Damian Hardung) and travels to an abbey in the Alps. When a monk is found murdered — and another soon follows — William must investigate the abbey’s labyrinthine library, looking for clues about the killer’s identity.

Friday, May 24

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The Perfection Netflix Original Film!

This suspense film combines horror and dark humor to tell the

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story of what happens when a troubled musical prodigy (Allison Williams) seeks out the new star pupil (Logan Browning) of her former school, an encounter that sends both musicians down a sinister path.

She’s Gotta Have It Netflix Season Premiere!

In Season 2 of Spike Lee’s sexy comedy series based on his 1986 breakthrough film, free-spirited artist Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) struggles with newfound success.

Against a backdrop of black art and culture, Nola must decide if she will remain true to her creative ideals or give in to the corporate world. The season also finds Nola and her circle of friends expanding their journey outside of their Brooklyn enclave of Fort Greene, which continues to evolve and change as gentrification remakes the neighborhood.

What/If Netflix New Series!

This neo-noir social thriller explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.

The season focuses on a mysterious woman’s lucrative but dubious offer to a cash-strapped pair of San Francisco newlyweds. The series comes from Mike Kelley (Revenge) and stars Renée Zellweger (Chicago), Jane Levy (Castle Rock) and Blake Jenner (Glee).

Dynasty: “Deception, Jealousy, and Lies” The CW, 8pm Season Finale!

As various members of the Carrington family make the ultimate decision between preserving their legacies and protecting their personal relationships, allegiances are tested — while dark secrets from the past resurface.

Blindspot: “Coder to Killer” NBC, 8pm A horrifying and vengeful villain threatens the FBI as Weller (Sullivan Stapleton) considers

his priorities, Zapata (Audrey Esparza) and Reade (Rob Brown) try to navigate their living situation and Patterson (Ashley Johnson) explores a budding interest.

Live From Lincoln Center: “Megan Hilty in Concert” PBS, 9pm Join the Tony-nominated star of Wicked, 9 to 5: The Musical, Noises Off and NBC’s Smash for a new concert special featuring a versatile set of musical theater favorites and classic standards.

Saturday, May 25

Memorial Day Movie Marathon Syfy, beginning at 10:30am Three days of movies over the holiday weekend include titles like Iron Man (2008), Real Steel (2011), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and plenty more.

Major League Baseball FS1 & FOX, beginning at 4pm Live The Arizona Diamondbacks are at the San Francisco Giants on FS1, followed by a regional game on FOX as viewers will see the Boston Red Sox at the Houston Astros, the Atlanta Braves at the St. Louis Cardinals or the L.A. Dodgers at the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ransom CBS, 9pm Season Finale!

In the Season 3 finale episode “Story for Another Day,” Eric (Luke Roberts) and his team are forced to break all the rules when Cynthia (Karen LeBlanc) and her younger brother, Tyler (guest star Emmanuel Kabongo), are abducted.

From Friend to Fiancé Hallmark Channel, 9pm Original Film!

When Ted (Ryan Paevey) gets engaged to the high school mean girl and asks Jess (Jocelyn Hudon), his childhood best friend, to plan their wedding, things get complicated because Jess’ true feelings for Ted keep getting in the way.

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County’s Spring Football Games

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS WRITER

Spring football practices in the state of Florida will begin to wrap up this week and Hernando County features all of its County programs playing a spring contest. We take a look at each of the five games on tap and what to watch for as we close out spring football.

Central at Dunedin: The battle is between two teams that combined to go winless in 2018. Both the Bears and Falcons have a chance to pick up a much needed win heading into the off-season and Central will have to travel down to central Pinellas County to do it. The Falcons are led by third-year coach Mitch Disney, while the Bears return second-year coach John Warren.

Springstead Football team, 2018. File photo by Cheryl Clanton Hernando at Groveland South Lake: A 7-3 record and a postseason berth in Year 1 for Hernando’s Rob Kazmier was a nice feather in his coaching cap. Now Kazmier and crew have to replace a very talented offensive group and the Leopards will get their chance against Groveland South Lake, whom went 5-5 in the 2018 season.

Springstead at Dunnellon: Springstead has been seeing a lot of Dunnellon this spring between baseball and football. The Eagles faced the Tigers in the Class 6A, District 6 championship game for baseball and now close out spring football versus Dunnellon. This should be a tough task for Springstead, who still has several players playing baseball currently, including quarterback Max O’Rourke.

Clearwater Calvary Christian at Weeki Wachee: Weeki Wachee Will gets its first look under new head coach Chris Cook when they face off against Pinellas County power Calvary Christian.

The Hornets were a passfirst team in 2018 but with quarterback Vaughn Sykora transferring to Nature Coast, that’s fully transitioned the team to be a run-first club.

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Prep baseball playoff games

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS WRITER

Prep baseball season is winding down around the state of Florida but there’s still two teams from Hernando County that remain in the mix.

In Class 6A, Springstead is coming off a dominating district championship victory against rival Dunnellon and the rival Eagles are now looking to set their sights on a deep postseason run and it begins against the Colts.

The Eagles were expected to reach the playoffs, but in Class 5A, Central enters with a record of 6-21 and surprised everyone by defeating Nature Coast and upending Hudson Fivay for the chance to host a playoff game.

Both regional quarterfinal games will be played in Hernando County, so let’s take a closer look at the matchups for Springstead and Central.

Citra North Marion (16-11) at Springstead (22-4): Fresh off of winning the Class 6A, District 6 championship against

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Lakeland George Jenkins at Nature Coast: The quarterback battle between the incumbent Fabian Burnett and Weeki Wachee transfer Vaughn Sykora takes its first turn when both will see split time against George Jenkins in the preseason. Last season Nature Coast was primarily a run-first football team, but with two stellar quarterbacks should see plenty of time putting the ball through the air.

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district foe Dunnellon, Springstead now shifts its focus to Citra North Marion. The Colts have few common opponents with the Eagles, as North Marion has faced teams like Dunnellon. North Marion faced Dunnellon twice during the regular season and lost by scores of 3-2 and 10-9, respectively. The Eagles got the better of the Tigers in the last go around, upending Dunnellon 9-4 to win the district crown. With a chance to move up the region bracket fairly quickly, Springstead will start pitcher Jack Jasiak on the mound against the Colts.

With Springstead sending their ace in for the start, the Eagles are hoping the senior punches their ticket

to the region semifinal.

Atlantic (11-9) at Central (6-21): When talking about a Cinderella-type story, you have to mention the season the Bears endured in 2018. Central wasn’t looked at to be a postseason contender by any means as they strolled into the Class 5A, District 7 tournament with just three victories and 21 losses. Since then, the Bears have racked up three straight victories and along with Fivay (9-16), were able to finish below the .500 mark and clinch postseason berths.

Now Central rides a three game winning streak heading into the Class 5A postseason and they face an Atlantic team that is

coming off a 1-0 loss to Orlando Bishop Moore in the Class 5A, District 8 title game. The Bears will rely upon the pitching of sophomore Ryan Ebberup, whom is 2-5 on the season with an earned run average of 3.84. Winner will face the winner of the Hudson Fivay-Orlando Bishop Moore matchup.

While Hernando High headed into districts in the No. 1 seed, they lost to Fivay in the semi-final 5-1.

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

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

Hot weather hogs You’ve got a yearning for fresh pork on your table, but step outside into these 90-degree temperatures, you might ask yourself, “is this really even worth it?”

Before we go any further, let me stop you right there…. the answer is “yes,” for a couple reasons. First off, it’s always worth going out hunting.

Never let anyone, including a weatherman, tell you otherwise. The second reason is that nobody else is crazy enough to brave the heat and the hogs are undisturbed. And, even with the temperatures rising, they still need to eat.

So how can you tip the scales in your favor? Dress accordingly. If you aren’t comfortable, you won’t be prepared, and you won’t be successful. Lightweight, brushed cotton is quiet and breathes nicely.

You might want to consider shorts and sneakers instead of heavy BDU’s and boots. Just prepare for the bugs and stay cool.

Another huge thing for you to remember is to remain hydrated.

I am one for drinking several cups of coffee and Monster energy drinks throughout the day, but in warm weather, I cut back on the caffeine and energy drinks and replace them with water. I am not a doctor, nor will I tell you how many glasses of water you need to have in a day. But, I like to ensure that I, along with my cameramen or buddies and anyone else we’re hunting with, remain hydrated throughout the hunt.

So, I try to keep a couple of quarts of cold water on hand for each of us.

Find the water when it’s hot. Not only do humans need to drink, but so do hogs and often they will drink from their wallows. The thing with hogs is that they don’t sweat, so when they get hot, they need water and mud to wallow in to regulate their body temperatures. Once you find these wallows, follow the tracks back to their bedding areas and place your stand along the trails leading to and from.

In these hotter months the hogs are going to go into a mostly evening and nighttime feeding schedule. If you’re putting out baits for them, like I do, you’re liable to see

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your peak activity at the sight during the last hour or so of daylight. Knowing that, it doesn’t make sense to put in the long hours on stand. I place myself, or clients, on the stand by six o’clock and let the area calm down from any noises we’ve made coming or going. No matter the temperature, no matter the weather, when the need to hunt is upon us, no reason not to heed the call. Fingers crossed for success and remember to stay cool, hunt hard and hunt smart.

I thank you all for visiting with me here at the Sun each week and I love hearing from you too. Drop me a note at Toby@HernandoSun.com and tell me about your own success on the hunt.

God Bless ya and Good Hunting!

Toby and a young sow he invited home in the summertime heat.

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Business & Community LIFE & LEISURE I N T E R N AT I O N A L PERSPECTIVE

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What on earth is Gua Sha?

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his is for all the women out there who are spending hundreds and thousands of dollars on skincare ranging from chemical peels to surgery and treatments that require weeks of post-operative care.

It’s Gua Sha. It’s okay. I hadn’t heard of it either until a friend in Scotland sent me the lowdown.

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that’s been around for donkeys of years.

Maybe to people in China but not here in the US. It means ‘scraping’ of the skin with a special stone, usually made of rose quartz or jade.

The before-and-after photographs I saw had definitely made a difference to skin tone without any machinery, surgical incisions or chemicals. And, dare I say, a heck of a lot cheaper than going to skincare specialists.

The secret is the special tool which is used to drag across the skin to stimulate the lymphatic system and increase blood flow.

Okay, ‘dragging’ across the skin sounds a bit painful but it depends on how much pressure you want to use. The more vigorous pressure, the more effective the results.

The raking of the tool across the skin helps to break up the stagnation in the body, stimulates blood flow and helps drain stagnant lymph and toxins through the movements. Ìt’s also recommended that a layer of serum or oil to the skin before practicing Gua Sha so that the pressure from the tool doesn’t damage your skin.

It’s also claimed regular gua sha helps relieve tension, tones muscles and firms and sculpts skin. A regular nighttime routine is recommended.

There are Youtube videos the can help you become familiar with the correct strokes, press and placement for home gua sha practice.

I’m game so I went to a wellknown search engine and found hundreds of these Gua Sha to purchase.

I selected a box of three rose quartz stones specifically shaped for different contours of the body.

The distinct edges of each stone are designed to work on flat, larger areas like your neck or chest; a u-edge that will fit boney areas like your jaw or cheek and a small edge for along the nose and around the corners of the eyes.

Not having thousands of dollars to waste on beauty, I’m hoping regular use of Gua Sha will be effective. If it’s all natural, then it must be good.

I’ll keep you posted.

Smile!

Could you foster a dog for a Veteran in need? because I know that the dog will be such a good addition for that veteran and help the veteran in so many ways... I can’t be jealous; I can only be happy for them!”

Santina Prisco of Spring Hill says she got involved last summer and has fostered three dogs for veterans.

She recalls that the very first time she took a foster, friends kept telling her that it’s going to be too hard to give it up; ‘you’ll get too attached!’

But it was Beth Bilodeau, a volunteer in K9P4P’s Foster Care program, who inspired her. She said, ‘When you take a dog and you turn it over to a veteran you’re

by Gregg Laskoski Special to Hernando Sun

If you have a soft spot in your heart for disabled veterans and the dogs that could help them, K9 Partners for Patriots wants to hear from you. The nonprofit organization that gives veterans with PTSD a positive path forward needs local help to provide temporary care for dogs before they can be matched with a veteran.

“For our veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST), we want to partner each veteran with the dog that’s right for them so they can begin their training program together as soon as possible,” said Mary Peter, CEO, founder and Certified Master Dog Trainer (CMDT).

The dogs that qualify to work as service dogs must be able to alert positively to the scent of adrenaline because that innate ability is what makes them ideal partners for veterans with PTSD, TBI, and MST. The dog’s responsiveness to adrenaline help reduce the severity and frequency of adverse episodes like nightmares and flashbacks which are among the debilitating characteristics of PTSD. “Because so many of our dogs are rescued from shelters, once they pass our tests and we know they qualify to become a service dog, we want to make sure we can place that dog with a foster who will help it socialize and get it ready to be matched with a veteran.

If we have nobody who can take care of that dog it would have to return to the rescue.

To foster a dog, an individual must be willing to include the dog in family activities and allow the dog to live indoors as a member of the household. It’s recommended that they spend daily one-on-one time with the dog such as cuddles, play and walks on a leash.

While K9 Partners for Patriots is grateful for the small group of Tampa Bay area dog lovers who are a vital link in the chain, the need grows rapidly. The Tampa metro region has the largest veteran population in Florida (320,000+) and at least 10% are estimated to have PTSD. What motivates people to foster a dog they can’t keep?

Deborah Foley of Brooksville has fostered six dogs since last October, each of which stayed with her and her husband for about 2 to 3 weeks.

“The first dog we fostered

Mary Peter, CEO, founder and Certified Master Dog Trainer (CMDT).

was ‘Duke’ and he was a German Shepherd. I had him three weeks and when I did hand him over to his veteran I started crying; not because I was going to miss the dog, but because I was happy for the veteran! I have two sons who are Army veterans with the same difficulties as the veterans at K9 Partners for Patriots.

“Not everybody has somebody; not everybody has a family to support them. I just don’t want to see other people suffering like my boys did. This is right for us and I know that every day when I see the veterans happy with their dogs.

“It’s fulfilling,” says Foley. “I do get attached to the dogs, but I know that I’m not doing it for me; I’m doing it for somebody that needs the dog more than I do!”

The same sentiment is shared by Debi Lomas, a foster care provider from Tampa. She says: “It matters to me because I’m helping human beings that have lost their will to live after all they’ve endured and sacri-

Deborah Foley

ficed.

“We save the dogs from being euthanized and the

dogs are just thrilled to death when you bring them in and then you see the love that they give the veteran... What a great feeling that is. You get to watch the dog save a life and you’re saving his life. Such a great feeling to know you helped a veteran.

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I’m speechless every time.”

Ruth Ann Smith, a foster volunteer from Hudson says, “In all honesty, fostering has worked out better for me than getting a dog of my own because I am able to still travel without worrying about kenneling or getting someone to watch the pet and it fulfills that desire to have a canine around.”

“The other fun part of this is that I have a cat, a big male Manx that’s about 16 or 17 pounds... It takes the cat about 2 minutes to train each dog! If it’s a large dog the cat retreats under the bed until he has sorted things out. I’m fostering a medium size dog now, a terrier mix, and the cat will playfully still try to slap her in the head like Garfield and Odie.

“Turning a dog over to a veteran is bittersweet,” she added. “But much more sweet than bitter. That’s

saving two lives!’ That stuck in my head! You couple that with the rewarding feeling you get from doing this and it’s a powerful thing.”

She remembers the day one veteran received the dog she fostered. “He asked if he could give me a hug! Oh my goodness! Let me give him a hug!! It’s just such a great feeling.” Santina says her neighbors see what she does and they’re very supportive.

“I’m trying to recruit them so we’ll see what happens!”

To learn more and apply for the K9 Partners for Patriots’ Foster Care Program, visit https://k9partnersforpatriots.com/ or call 352-3975306.

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Great Brooksvillian: Virginia Jackson

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Local newspapers support local economy We celebrated National Small Business Week on May 5-11th, 2019.

Small businesses employ the greatest number of people in the United States. Money spent at small businesses generally stays local. The businesses employ locals who spend their money at other local businesses, they buy their supplies locally, and contribute back to the community.

By using small businesses you are supporting your neighbors and your community. Small businesses need to support each other. Often it is a few kinds words or gestures that gets us through the difficult times.

Small business owners rarely are off work.

When they have a few minutes away from the job, they are planning how they can improve their business. It is an all encompassing endeavour with its ups and downs.

Many small business do not have large reserves, so your purchase might just be the amount that they need to stay afloat. As a newspaper, we often hear how an article we wrote helped a business.

We often receive many thanks for an article that ran in our newspaper highlighting a business and bringing them many new customers.

We are thankful that we can tell the story of the wonderful things happening in our community and shine a spotlight on local businesses.

There are so many incredible people doing amazing things in our area, it is truly a privilege to recognize them.

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In 2004, Virginia C. Jackson was voted the Great Brooksvillian by the city of Brooksville.

She was a noted historian and a guiding force in the preservation of Hernando County’s history. She contributed to the city in many other ways as well.

Mrs. Jackson was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and she moved to Brooksville in 1970.

She began volunteering at the Hernando Head Start program and the Hernando Association of Retarded Citizens. Additionally, she was active in the Hernando County Extension Program and Little Rock Cannery.

Virginia's passion was history, she wrote 25 books on the history of Hernando County. She located many historically

relevant places including the town of Augusta, which she identified as being near where Old Crystal River Road dead ends a little north of Lake Lindsey Road. Her research is invaluable to the historians who build upon her work.

Virginia served as the Director of the Hernando County Historical Society as well as being active in the Hernando Heritage Museum and Brooksville Historical Train Depot. She was instrumental in starting the

Heritage Day Festival in 1983 to honor the founders of Hernando County.

The Heritage Day Festival is still going strong thirty-six years later.

Her great work recording and preserving Hernando's history led to Virginia being appointed to the Board of Advisors of the Tampa Regional Preservation Citizen Support Organization by the Secretary of State in November of 1998. This allowed her to be a voice for Hernando County in the larger regions of historic preservation.

Virginia worked tirelessly to restore the 1885 Russell Street Train Depot. She applied for and received grants from the Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources in 2001. These grants allowed Train Depot to be preserved for future

generations. Virginia then served as director of the Train Depot as well as heading the volunteer program.

She stepped down from leading the Train Depot in 2013, but continued to volunteer until 2014. She passed away July 12, 2014 and with her passing Hernando County lost wealth of information. She did leave behind 25 books to help the next generation of historians.

Information on the Great Brooksvillian Award 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.

Do you know someone that should be recognized for their community contributions?

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

Deadline for Nominee: Friday, June 7, 2019 5:00PM. For more information and to download a Nomination form, visit the City of Brooksville Website at: www.cityofbrooksville.us Email: COB-INFORMATION@ cityofbrooksville.us or pick up a printed copy at: 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville FL / Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Pl.

Rock the Night

BY DONNA SNAPP HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Hundreds of guests attended the Thin Blue Line Rock the Night Dance Party and Fundraiser for Hernando and Pasco road deputies at Silverthorne Country Club on Friday, May 10, 2019. The affair was hosted by the Lucas Magazine Community Foundation and many local sponsors.

The Actual Bank Robbers band played nonstop and the dance floor stayed full. Delicious hot hors d‘oeuvres and a cash bar kept the guests happy and a silent auction and 50/50 raffle helped with the fund-raising.

Yvette Behmer, of Lucas and Magazine Law Offices explained that the Lucas Magazine Community Foundation picks a worthwhile cause every year to support. Funds raised by The Thin Blue Line Rock the Night Dance Party will be split 50/50 between Hernando and Pasco. In Hernando, the funds will be used for bulletproof vests for deputies. Pasco will use their funds to help first responders with sudden and unexpected needs.

TOP: Drew Montmarquet with just a few raffle tickets along with Christine McNally.

CENTER: Greg Montmarquet (Drew’s son) with a mouthful of donuts.

BOTTOM: Dancing the night away. Attorney Chris Dyer, center and pointing.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AT VFW POST 9236

Installation Of Officers At VFW Post 9236 at the Post Home On May 9, 2019 Senior Vice Commander Of District 21 Officiated The Oath of Office .

From left to right: Susan Dawson, seated front left, Senior Vice Commander; Ko Corl Jr, behind Susan, Vice Commander; Lisa Vetro, Senior Vice Commander District 21; Jason Spencer, front center, Commander; Tony Nostadt, Chaplain; Carl Frank, Trustee.

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American Legion Auxiliary visits The Arc Nature Coast

On Tuesday, May 23, representatives from American Legion Auxiliary, Charles E. Murray Unit 186, donated craft supplies to The Arc Nature Coast located at 5283 Neff Lake Road in Brooksville, FL. They met with Executive Director Mark Barry and Development Director Nancy Stubbs. Following a short video and expansion plan presentation, they toured the facilities and interacted with some of their clients.

Organizations and individuals interested in visiting their facilities should contact The Arc at 352-544-2333 to schedule a tour. Pictured, left to right, Doris Webster, Patti Motzer, Lynda Anderson, Mark Barry, Fran Finley and Nancy Stubbs.

Readers’ Choice voting ends May 19. What happens next?

Voting for Hernando Sun Readers’ Choice businesses will conclude on May 19.

The winners will be announced on May 20.

The winners of the Hernando Sun Readers’ Choice award will receive a certificate recognizing their achievement along with a link to the digital art containing the Reader’s Choice Logo for marketing the recognition. There will be packages available to purchase banners, plaques, and other marketing materials highlighting their success.

There will be an awards banquet where we will celebrate our Readers’ Choice Award winners. We are still working out the details and will update you all as soon as everything is set.

Next year we will start the nominations in February and voting will be in April and May. We are grateful for the community embracing these awards and we look forward to recognizing the amazing businesses and organizations in Hernando County.

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Donnie Jones Jr. (Timothy Allen Murphy)

Donnie Jones Jr. (Timothy Allen Murphy) was born February 8th 1964 and died May 3rd 2019 after a long illness.

Tim as he was known by friends and family was adopted at birth. His birth name was Donnie Jones Jr., named after his father Donnie Jones who lived on Yontz Road Brooksville, Florida. His adopted parents Mr. and Mrs. Murphy of Lakeland Florida changed his name to Timothy Allen Murphy.

He was named after his estranged father Donnie Jones of Brooksville, Florida. Tim met his dad one time, since then he never saw him again and had been deeply saddened.

His dad had one brother Butch Jones. He never saw his uncle either.

Phyllis Roberts, his birth mother, also from Brooksville, Florida searched for years and then after hours and days of endless research by his mother they were reunited 30 years ago. Happiest day for both of them. They have been in contact ever since that beautiful day.

Tim’s passion was fishing and camping. He spent a lot of his time in the Green Swamp area camping and fishing. Tim fished in many Florida Lakes, rivers and off the coast. One of his favorites was the Chassahowitzka river. Tim was also a certified diver.

Tim was a Journeyman welder by trade.

Tim is survived by three children, Sarah, Molly and Chris. He has two half brothers Greg and Anthony Brice from his mother Phyllis Brice and Roy Brice. Tim as two nieces Keanna Brice, Alexandria Brice a nephew Dillon Brice all attending the University of Florida and Lee Brice of Inverness, Florida.

Carolyn Everett his longtime companion for over 15 years of his life stood by his side day and night. They deeply loved each other, a bond that could not be separated.

Tim served his country in the United States Army and graduated from Kathleen High School in Lakeland, Florida.

Tim, we are surely going to miss that beautiful smile, your friendly nature and your big heart.

God Bless You.

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People Helping People celebrates 10 years and Help Center grand opening

by KENNETH ANTON Photography by ALEX ANTON

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his year marks the 10th anniversary of People Helping People (PHP), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable corporation dedicated to ending hunger and breaking the cycle of poverty in Hernando County. A celebration was held on Tuesday May 7, 2019 to recognize this landmark in the organization’s history and the grand opening of their Help Center. PHP provides a myriad of programs providing warm food, dry goods and much needed supplies to those in need.

The idea for PHP originally formed during a conversation between Rev. Kristin Wee, Cecil Bradley and Bill Yoos regarding hunger in the local community. Rev. Wee was a Lutheran pastor in Weeki Wachee and an extremely compassionate person who always wanted to do more for the area in which she lived.

Cecil and Bill, both compassionate individuals themselves, brainstormed alongside Reverend Wee and the idea for PHP’s original program (Sunday Blessings) was born. In the years since, Sunday Blessings was supplemented by three other programs (Weekend Blessings, Senior Blessings and Neighborhood Blessings), all focused on breaking the cycle of hunger and homelessness. The organization currently has 16 board members presiding over the operations.

Since its inception, PHP has been an organization managed and run by volunteers. The programs were offered in various locations throughout the area as PHP had no physical location in

Evan Sommerfield cuts the ceremonial ribbon

which to conduct its business.

In March of this year, that all changed. Through the sale of a property and various charitable distributions of funds, they were able to acquire a building in which they could solidly operate.

On May 7, Pat Crowley, the president of the chamber of commerce, along with Evan Sommerfield (PHP’s executive director and only paid employee) presided over a ribbon cutting ceremony which officially opened the new facility for business.

In March of 2015, PHP acquired funds to purchase a new facility, the ownership of which will provide them a revenue stream through rent paid by businesses already established in the building. The space to be used was in severe disrepair and required massive amounts of

remodel in order to be usable for their purposes. A series of fundraising campaigns was started in order to acquire the capital that PHP required to move forward with the project. Initially, PHP relied on yard sales, donations and a GoFundMe campaign which provided what they needed to begin. The construction and remodel process was a true testament to the name of the organization: People Helping People.

In March of 2016, with the help of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, PHP was able to begin demolition on the building.

The next three years saw a wave of community support focused on getting the facility in working order. Businesses from around the area lent a hand in completing this momentous project: three Hernando County Rotary Clubs volunteered time and effort in cleaning up debris after flooring, electricity and plumbing were all completed. Managers from Publix stores in the area came in to assist in the painting the interior of the building. Community and Board members donated personal items and time to yard sales, chili-cook off, bake-offs and several other community events.

On March 24th of this year, PHP prepared the first official meal in their new commercial kitchen.

Tuesday’s celebration was the culmination of all the effort and hard work put forward to realize this dream. Many of the volunteers who helped shape the space were in attendance. Also present for the celebration was one of the original founders, Bill Yoos and longtime Rotarian Mel Greene who is also the husband

of one of PHP’s founders, Judy Greene. Applause rang through the building as Evan formally thanked the many who put forth their time and effort.

People Helping People has four core programs it operates and during the grand opening speech, Evan Sommerfield expounded on exactly what those programs do.

Sunday Blessings The original program is run with generous donations from restaurants, caterers and community organizers. Sunday Blessings provides meals for anyone who needs a nutritious hot meal, served with dignity. The primary recipients of this program are the elderly, the unemployed and families in need.

It was found that many families in the area are struggling financially and the food goes a long way in supporting them as they attempt to improve their situations: “The relief of just one cooked meal for families who are trying to decide: ‘Do I buy my medications this week or do I buy groceries?’ ” Weekend Blessings “Not just food in bellies, it is the human element…around the country, schools see better test scores, more teachers spend more time being teachers, less time being disciplinarians, attendance is better. Hunger changes a person so just by feeding those bellies and helping them normalize and feel better it teaches them that they’re loved and teaches them what they’re capable of.”

An estimated 71% of elemen-

OBITUARIES Grillo Helen C, age 96, of Weeki Wachee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She was a United States Navy Veteran.

Helen is predeceased by her husband Carl.

She is survived by her 4 children. Src; Brewer

Colvin Kenneth, age 63, 0f Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; son, David; daughters; Jennifer, Megan and Amy; and 4 grandchildren.

Src; Downing

Charpin Mary Helen, age 86, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She was a US Air Force Veteran. Src; Brewer

Pastorius, Paule Christiane, age 78, of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She is preceded in death by 3 sons, Donald, Steven and Robert Pastorius. She is survived by her husband Donald; son Pascal (Linda); 4 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandson. Src; Merritt

Maturi Michael T., age 54 of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Jane; step-brother, Michael;and sisters, Laura, Debra, and Amanda. Src; Downing Sopko Janet L., age 80 of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. She is survived by her husband, John; son, John (Cathernie); daughter, Jil; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Gathering of Family and Friends will take place on May 24, 2019 from 11 AM to 12 PM at Downing Funeral Home. Src; Downing Barbour Cecilia “Ceil”, age 95, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Ceil was predeceased by her husband Herbert “Stew” Barbour, and daughter Susan Harrington. She is survived by her children; Timothy (Barbara), Kathleen, Robert (Marilyn) , Elizabeth, Mary Lou , William (Tammy), 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Src; Turner Watkinson Terence, age 75 of Brooksville, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Dee and Laura; and 1 grandchild. Src; Downing

D’Avino Lucy, age 59, of Spring HIll, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Src; Pinecrest Wragg Samuel, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Src; Turner Kwiatkowski Les, age 67, of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He is survived by his wife Mary; son Christopher (Renita); daughter Melessa (Stephen); 4 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Src; Turner Nardo Lena, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Src; Turner Biron Marie, age 90 passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Roger. Src; Pinecrest Dejlitko Mitch, age 70, of Spring Hill passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. He is survived by his wife; Leslie, son; Greg; daughters; Beata, Eva, and 7 grandchildren. Src; Downing

2019. Suzanne is predeceased by her husband, Timothy. Src; Brewer Moreno Ramona, age 89, of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Src; Merritt She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerardo Moreno. She is survived by her son Carlos; daughter Margarita (Pedro); 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Src; Merritt Digilio Helen M., age 73 of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Victor; sons, Robert, and Joseph; and 3 grandchildren. Src; Downing Marsteller Cheryl Ann, age 71 of Spring Hill passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Cheryl is survived by her husband Robert, son Erik (Elizabeth) and 1 granddaughter. Src; Turner Burns Roxanne Renee, age 57 of Hernando Beach, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. She is survived by her husband Michael. Src; Brewer Fessler Audrey Gail, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Src; Turner Stevens Ernest, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Src; Brewer Roy Albert F., passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. Src; Turner

From left to right: Doug Brainard, Mel Greene and Evan Sommerfield at the ribbon cutting event.

tary and middle school children in Hernando County are currently on free and reduced lunch. With no way of knowing if these children are receiving proper nutrition during the weekends, PHP organized the weekend blessings program. Weekend Blessings provides backpacks full of easy to prepare food for children to take home on Friday afternoon. Currently, this program has 730-740 children enrolled and is backed by many donors (Suntrust Bank and United Way to name a couple). Potential recipients are selected by school administrators. The backpacks are returned on Monday, refilled and distributed again the following week.

Senior Blessings Many senior citizens in Hernando County attempt to provide for themselves using Social Security alone. The maximum social security payment, according to Investopedia.com, for seniors in 2019 is $2,861. According to assistedlivingfacilities.org, the average cost of assisted living in the state of Florida is approximately $3,150 per month. With the costs of living outweighing their actual income, some seniors find themselves in need of food they cannot afford at or near the end of any given month. Senior Blessings is a program run in conjunction with the Greater Love Outreach Ministry of Brooksville which delivers groceries twice each month to approximately 258 seniors in this area.

Neighborhood Blessings “It is surprising how many people are living in houses but they don’t have utilities, how many people are living in friends’ or families’ garages.”

After discovering a family of four living in a tent in the woods, having been recently evicted from their home, People Helping People established the Neighborhood Blessings program. This program delivers canned vegetables and proteins along with toiletries to people living in austere or homeless conditions. The program currently provides food to roughly three dozen individuals each week.

People Helping People, being an organization run by volunteers is always seeking help for its programs. If you are interested in joining this admirable cause or donating supplies, please contact them through their website: phphernando.org Visit: 1396 Kass Cir Spring Hill FL 34606

Kelley Suzanne, age 67, of Spring Hill, passed away Thursday, May 9,

Bible Word Search puzzle on page 12

Phone Primary: +1 (352) 686-4466 Hunger Helpline: +1 (352) 405-1115 Help Center: +1 (352) 515-1663

(puzzle on page 11)

YARD SALE Yard sale on Saturday, May 18th from 8a-2p at 11076 Flatwood Avenue, Weeki Wachee. Household item, clothing, lots of plastic storage and miscellaneous containers new and used, two 6-shelf bookcases.

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School District to hold teacher recruitment job fair

BY SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN WRITER

D#10319514 - Dudley is a handsome blue and white male American Staffordshire Terrier mix, approximately 2 years old. He was found wandering in a Brooksville neighborhood and brought to the shelter. Dudley is a high energy dog and loves to play in the spree area with the volunteers. He’s looking forward to finding a new family to love him and a yard he can play in. Dudley is neutered, micro-chipped, heartworm tested, vaccinated and has a 1-yr county animal license.

D#10319531 – Baby Girl is a precious brown and white female Terrier mix, approximately 10 year old. She wandered into a Brooksville yard and was brought to the shelter. Upon intake she was underweight and noted to have numerous age-related lumps and bumps. Baby Girl is a very friendly and gentle dog who is looking for a safe, loving home to call her own.

Please consider giving this senior gal the home she is so deserving of. Baby Girl is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

D#10319532 – Onyx is a gorgeous black and white male Terrier mix, approximately 2 years old. He was found running by the Moose Lodge in Brooksville and brought to the shelter. Upon intake, he was frightened and very shy. Onyx is coming along beautifully with the help and support of the shelter staff and volunteers.

He’s ready for a new home and is just waiting to meet you! Onyx is neutered, micro-chipped, heartworm tested, vaccinated and has a 1-yr county animal license.

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

On Thursday, May 23, the Hernando County School District will sponsor a teacher recruitment job fair. It will take place 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the district’s board room at 919 North Broad Street in Brooksville. The goal of the event is to fill the many teaching positions that are vacant now or will become vacant in the coming months. At this time there are more than forty vacancies in all grade levels. That number will increase in the summer as teachers retire and others leave the field for various reasons. The need is especially great in Exceptional Student Education, secondary math and gifted education positions.

Michael Maine, current principal at Spring Hill Elementary will take over his new role as Senior Recruiter for the school district in July. He spoke passionately regarding what the school board is seeking in terms of the qualifications for prospective teachers and what the county offers to its educational staff.

“We are looking for individuals that have a passion for students and a true love for learning. If an individual holds only a BA degree and is willing to work hard and go through all of the necessary steps to become a fully certified teacher, those individuals are strongly encouraged to apply,” Maine states.

Other important qualities that Maine looks for in prospective educators are their ability to build strong relationships with students and a good professional work ethic. Maine stresses that these teachers will get ample support from the schools in their new career.

There are a number of steps that prospective teachers go through in order to become certified to teach. First, they need to hold at least a Bachelor of Arts degree. Then, they apply for their certification through the Florida Department of Education (DOE) by uploading their official school transcripts.

Once the DOE approves the transcripts, it issues an official Statement of Eligibility that lets the individual know the next steps he or she must take in order to receive a temporary teaching certificate. Anyone interested in more details on the entire process can contact the Human Resources Department at the school district and speak to a certification specialist. The phone number is 352-797-7000.

In Hernando County the starting salary for a first-year teacher with no teaching experience is $40,054.50. This rate is currently higher than the surrounding counties of Pasco, Hillsborough and Citrus. Teachers that move here from other states or Florida school districts may bring up to 10 years’ experience with them when they are hired in this county.

Although Maine has high expectations for the upcoming job fair, he knows that there is competition in the marketplace. Recruitment and retention of qualified teachers is a challenging and on-going process.

“We will continue to work hard using a variety of recruiting methods to recruit and attract the very best candidates for our open positions. We want to use traditional and non-traditional methods of recruitment and retention. Our goal is to get creative and think outside the box. We want to stay one step ahead and be out in front of the curve.

Current teacher prospects have options in today’s market; therefore, we must provide something different that will attract them to the Hernando County School District. I believe our team has what it takes and our district has so much to offer.”

For more information on the upcoming Job Fair, see the attached flyer.

Hernando County School District Teacher Job Fair We want you for the 2019-2020 school year!

Not a teacher yet? Do you hold a Bachelor’s Degree?

We have a teaching job for you too!

Come find out how at one of our hourly informational sessions.

Location: HCSD Board Room 919 N. Broad Street Brooksville, Florida 34601 Register for the job fair at tinyurl.com/HCSDjobfair19 Please bring multiple copies of your resume.

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POSITIONS OPEN IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS Elementary • Pre-K Secondary Math • Exceptional Education (ESE) Secondary Language Arts • World Languages Secondary Science • Gifted Secondary Social Science • CTE – Career and Technical Ed Speech Language Pathologists • Social Workers Guidance Counselors • Reading

Complete an application at http://tinyurl.com/applyhernando

For questions related to this event, please contact Vanessa Hurd 352-797-7070 X217 email: hurd_v@hcsb.k12.fl.us

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

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

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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 CIVIL COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 27-2016-CA-000846 Division U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATlON, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISTION TRUST 2006-CH2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2 Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT OAKLEY A/K/A ROBERT SHELTON OAKLEY, DEERFIELD HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC., VERONICA MAE EKDAHL, STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, 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 29, 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 8, BLOCK 4, QUAIL MEADOWS PHASE I (AKA DEERFIELD PER NAME CHANGE OF DEVELOPMENT IN O.R. BOOK 988, PAGE 47), AS PER PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE(S) 77, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA and commonly known as: 15462 SARATOGA DR, SPRING HILL, FL 34604; 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 25, 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 9 day of May, 2019 (SEAL) Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat, Jr. By:/s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (05/17/2019), (05/24/2019)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Location: Hernando County, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 272019CP000343CPAXMX: Probate IN RE: ESTATE OF Bruce H. Durden.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Bruce H. Durden, deceased, whose date of death was: March 9, 2018. File Number_272019CP000343CPAXMX 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 or petitioner and the personal representative’s or petitioner’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 SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is: May 17, 2019. Phillip W. Gunthert, Attorney for Personal Representative/ Petitioner Email: phillip@gunthertlaw. com, Florida Bar No. 0087575 Law Offices of Phillip W. Gunthert, P.A., 821 Herndon Ave. #141055, Orlando, Florida 32814-1055 Telephone: (407) 580-5491 and (866) 894-4945 Facsimile: (866) 894-4945; Mrs. Betty O. Durden, Personal Representative or Petitioner, P.O. Box 1315, 7775 State Circle, Mt. Pleasant, N.C. 28124.

(05/17/2019), (05/24/2019)

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS PROVIDENCE BOULEVARD MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT BID NO. PW2019-07 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Brooksville is requesting sealed bids for PROVIDENCE BOULEVARD MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT, BID NO. PW2019-07.

Specifications are available at the City Clerk's Office, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida 34601, (352) 540-3816, can be downloaded at www.cityofbrooksville.us or can be downloaded on DemandStar. Sealed responses must include the forms included in the package as well as any addenda issued on the City’s website. A MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING WILL BE HELD MAY 24, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville, Fl. 34601 with a site visit at the job location held immediately thereafter. Sealed and properly identified proposals will be received by the City Clerk’s Office up to and including 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2019, and will be opened immediately thereafter at City Hall.

The City reserves the right to reject, waive technicalities, and/or negotiate any or all proposals. Proposals not received for any reason by the due date/time will not be accepted. s/Jennifer J. Battista,CMC City Clerk (05/17/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION FILE NO.: 19000400CPAXMX DIVISION: IN RE: ESTATE OF RHIDDARI DAVAREL MCKENZIE, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the Estate of Rhiddari Davarel McKenzie, deceased, whose date of death was February 3, 2019, 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 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the Decedent and other persons having claims or demands against Decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 17, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: Linda Muralt, Esquire Florida Bar No.: 0031129 lmuralt@bja-law.com BENNETT, JACOBS & ADAMS, P.A. Post Office Box 3300 Tampa, FL 33601 Phone 813-272-1400 Facsimile 866-844-4703 Personal Representative: Donald McKenzie/ Personal Representative c/o: BENNETT, JACOBS & ADAMS, P.A. Post Office Box 3300 Tampa, FL 33601 (05/17/2019), (05/24/2019) 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.

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 Personal Representative: /s/ Megan Noel Pickens 8362 Sunflower Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34606 (05/10/2019), (05/17/2019)

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF POLICY Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Hernando County, Florida will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as it may be called up, in the School Board Room, 919 North Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida.

Such hearing shall be for the purpose of final approval of the following: 2019-20 Hernando County School District Staff Handbook The 2019-20 Hernando County School District Staff Handbook was granted tentative approval at a public workshop on May 14, 2019.

A copy of the Staff Handbook is available for inspection in the offices of the Superintendent. It will also be posted to the School Board’s electronic agenda for the June 11, 2019 meeting. The electronic agenda can be accessed via the District’s website: www.hernandoschools.org.

The School Board has the authority to adopt this handbook pursuant to sections 1001.41, 1001.42 and 1001.43 of the Florida Statutes. Any person who is affected by the proposed plan may present evidence, testimony and/or argument pertinent to the issue at the public hearing.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the meeting by contacting Kelly A. Pogue at (352) 797-7000.

If you are hearing impaired, please contact the agency by calling (352) 797-7202.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Lisa Becker, Director of Human Resources 919 N. Broad Street Brooksville, Florida 34601 352-797-7000 Links to specific matters regarding the Hernando Schools are available at: www.hernandoschools.org A copy of the proposed rule is available by contacting the individual identified above.

School board agendas are published online at: www.hernandoschools.org Originated by Susan D. Duval, Chairperson The School Board of Hernando County, Florida By: John Stratton, Ex-Officio Secretary and Superintendent of Schools (05/17/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA

The date of first publication of this notice is May 10, 2019.

Case No. 20 l 8-CA-000667

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

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

DAVID K. SANFORD; UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF DAVID K. SANFORD; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT(S) #1; UNKNOWN TENANT OCCUPANT(S) #2 Defendants,

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)

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BARGAINING SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Hernando County School Board will hold its bargaining session with HCTA on Monday, May 20th, 2019 at 05:30 p.m. at the District Office, located at 919 North Broad Street, Brooksville, FL, 34601.

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

By: John Stratton Secretary and Superintendent of Schools Date of publication: (05/17/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that CARLOS A MARRERO and MARRERO ENTERPRISES, INC, co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “BROOKSVILLE CLASSIX CARSALES” 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.

(5/17/2019)

CLERK’S AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE UNDER F.S. CHAPTER 45 To Be Published in the HERNANDO SUN NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in accordance with the Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 3, 2019 in the above-styled cause, I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at outside of the Civil Department, Room 245 of the Hema do County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street in Brooksville, Florida 34601 at 11 :00 A.M. on August 8, 2019 the following described property: LOT 23, WEEKI WACHEE RIVER RETREATS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 60, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO, COUNTY FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITH A 2005 HOMES OF MERIT, DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE HOME, ID# FLHML2FL164829422A AND FLHML2F164829422B AND TITLE # 97056729 AND 97056586.

Commonly Known as: 6873 E. Richard Road, Weeki Wachee, Florida 34607 ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated: May 7, 2019 Clerk of Circuit Court Doug Chorvat Jr. (SEAL) By: /s/ Tara Halpin Deputy Clerk of Court (05/17/2019), (05/24/2019)

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. 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)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that MICHELLE PEARSON owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “ LYDIA & LILAC BOUTIQUE ” 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.

(5/17/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that KEVIN BEEBE, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “The Golf Car Whisperer” 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.

(5/17/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Arthur J. Manzy Jr, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Astra & Associates” 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.

(5/17/2019)

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Legals IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-489 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF EMMA I. RODRIGUEZ Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EMMA I. RODRIGUEZ, deceased, whose date of death was December 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 17, 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/ Lynda M. Kersey 14289 Coronado Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34609 (05/17/2019), (05/24/2019)

NOTICE OF THE MAY 28, 2019 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Hernando County, Florida will hold the following meetings on May 28, 2019 in the School Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601: Informal at 11:00 A.M. Workshop at 2:00 P.M. Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five (5) days before the meeting by contacting Kelly Pogue at (352) 7977000. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the agency by calling (352) 797-7202.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she will need a copy of the official record of the meeting. The official record of any School Board meeting consists of the official minutes approved by the Board including any back-up materials or documents submitted to it and a transcript of the audio and/or visual recording of the meeting if any made and maintained by the District.

It is the responsibility of the party requesting a copy of audio/visual recording to have it transcribed for appellate purposes.

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

The Department of Veterans Affairs has added another way for women veterans to get information about benefits and health care. Besides calling or chatting, those with questions can now text the Women Veterans Call Center. Since opening in 2013, the center has received 83,000 calls.

For the half million women veterans using VA health care, the call center can provide information on available resources and eligibility, and if a veteran is in crisis (homeless or at risk for suicide), she can get help there as well.

For women-centric information on health care and the services available at the VA, go online to www.womenshealth. va.gov. In the top right corner of the page is a Chat with the Call Center button. Or scroll down the right column and look at What’s New information on reimbursement of certain adoption expenses if a service-related disability has resulted in infertility, women veteran athletes, breast cancer and more. On the left side of the screen, the Health Topics A to Z cover hundreds of medical conditions.

The number of women who are sexually assaulted in the military has either risen or the number who report it has increased. One in five who go to VA health facilities report that they were sexually assaulted in the military. The VA treats Military Sexual Trauma for free, and some veterans can receive treatment even if they don’t qualify for other VA care. There is an MST Coordinator in every health care facility. To access help, call the nearest medical center and ask for that coordinator. For contact information, veterans can also call or text the center.

To reach the center, call or send a text to 855-829-6636.

Put the call center number in your cellphone in case you need it. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2019-DR-1013 Division: Denis Enrique Flores, Petitioner vs.

Lucero Naile Guillen Lindarte Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Lucero Naile Guillen Lindarte Respondent’s last known address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Denis Flores whose address is 7262 Fair Oaks St; Spring Hill, FL 34606 on or before June 24, 2019 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main Street Rm 246 in Brooksville, Florida 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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

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

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

By: Mr. John Stratton, Ex-Officio Secretary and Superintendent of Schools

Dated: May 13, 2019 Clerk of Circuit Court Doug Chorvat Jr. (SEAL) By: /s/ Sonya Sanders Deputy Clerk

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-488 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF BRIAN SCOTT KOGER, a/k/a BRIAN KOGER Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of BRIAN SCOTT KOGER, deceased, whose date of death was December 22, 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 17, 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/ Catherine M. Koger 14199 Payne Street Spring Hill, Florida 34609 (05/17/2019), (05/24/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2019-DR-95 Division: Wayne A. Bolton, JR, Petitioner vs.

Lori A. Bolton Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Lori A. Bolton Respondent’s last known address: Unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Wayne A. Bolton, JR, whose address is 4100 E. Allendale St; Inverness, FL 34453 on or before June 25, 2019 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main Street in Brooksville, Florida 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

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

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

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

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

Dated: May 14, 2019 Clerk of Circuit Court Doug Chorvat Jr. (SEAL) By: /s/ Glenda Graves Deputy Clerk (05/17/2019), (05/24/2019), (05/31/2019), (06/07/2019)

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WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

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Traditional Realist

Our true history is the glue that holds the nation together Today America’s history is under attack. Most schools no longer teach history in a factual manner.

The history of America is seen by most public school and university intellectuals as a series of exploitations of other people to benefit the power brokers of the United States to the detriment of everyone else.

There are numerous creatively fabricated narratives to substantiate this point of view. In this current time our incredibly enlightened founders are made out to be evil white racists who did not personally sacrifice almost everything to establish the freest nation in the history of mankind. This is revisionist history that attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the USA. Why now and for what reason is this happening? Whenever there are revolutionaries who want to take over an existing government they have to destroy the moral values and past leadership, which are the underpinnings of the existing culture. This rewriting of the history of the nation from predominately negative perspectives is needed to provoke change. The masses will change their allegiance from the former leaders to the wannabe ones. During the early stages of the Soviet communist revolution in the 1920s Antonio Gramsci advocated attacking Christian values to foment the worldwide revolution. Chairman Mao implemented the Cultural Revolution to justify eliminating any opposition while rejuvenating communist zeal to avoid a counter-revolution.

Presently privileged interest groups, anarchists, the elite media, globalists and communists have aligned with our present elite political establishment to dismantle the national interests of countries worldwide for a global one-world-government. All of these diverging groups view that the breakup of the United States will open the floodgates of change, which would allow for the rapid creation of a Utopian world government. It is a grandiose scheme that can be accomplished only by annihilating the cultures throughout the world especially the United States.

Today’s progressives in the United States are still trying to destroy any patriotism that may exist in our younger citizens. The political culture of exceptionalism is being flipped from the incredibly intelligent, rational men of the past to evil, self-serving exploiters. This historical distortion can only take place by creating a vacuum of historical knowledge. This is happening in our public schools and in our universities by preventing open debate with opponents and by radical rewriting of factual history. This false and disgraceful history has to be rejected.

The only major obstacle to their victory of taking over the US government is the incredible exceptionalism of America. This would include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and almost all other heroes of our nation’s history. These heroes have to be denounced and then erased by social justice distortions. The only problem is the acts of courage of these heroes has been well documented in many sources. Many of the statues of these honorable men have been torn down by Antifa and other progressive mobs. There are too many references of their important deeds, well documented in official books to be eliminated without the notice of the people.

Patriotic citizens have to stand up and voice their objection to prevent this catastrophe of obliterating the freest nation on earth from continuing to be free.

We The People of America do not want a bunch of misguided totalitarian revolutionaries deDomenick 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.

1991 of Nothing

Four years ago, ten minutes before I was to clock out at Exwork, I broke the big toe on my left foot. Crushed it, actually. Did it with salt.

Our forklift was out of commission, locked-down and tagged-out because of its worn tires, so we had to call our affiliate next door, ExClub, for help with pulling nine pallets of Garden freight from GM. A guy came over in a stand-up lift and pulled everything out and around to the yellow stripes next to the corner of the front road. Normally I would have brought such things onto the patio with the forklift, but I had to pull it all in by hand. There were boxes of hoses, yard art, hand tools, little bags of cheap soil, orchids and other plants, and as usual a pallet of products that didn’t belong in Garden, this time boxes full of large plastic jars of Cheese Puffs. (We actually displayed them there for a while, and they sold very well. I think the orange color amidst all that brown, green, and gray caught the attention of shoppers.)

The last two pallets were bags of water-softening salt, which is the heaviest thing just below bricks of gold. For that I preferred assistance, and so two other workers helped by pushing as I pulled. As always with a heavy pallet I had to get a running start to make it up the crosswalk ramp. We did so, and half way up I leaned back expecting to have to put some extra gristle into it as always, but because I had two people helping (not one or none as usual) my extra effort was needless. With no resistance pulling my arms, I fell backward, and they pushed the jack onto my left foot. It wasn’t their fault. I had lectured them that they were to put some real weight behind it, not like how I teased a fellow worker, Shuffy, about him walking behind a pallet

stroying our great country.

America is in an intellectual conflict of defending our American exceptionalism against strident international, one-world government advocates. These privileged interest groups and anarchists are being used as soldiers to weaken the social fabric and union of our country. This is a well-organized and financed plot to bring down our nation and replace it with an all-controlling robotic world government.

The patriotic citizens

GOOFY STUFF

By VINCENT CARDEGIN with his hands simply resting on the bags.

After the first sting of pain, my toe went numb, so I wasn’t sure something was wrong. Then I began to notice a difference between the moisture in my shoes.

When I wiggled my right toes I could feel the slickness of sweat, but my left toes felt greasy. Yep, something was not normal.

I went to the office and exposed my bloody toe, and an Assmag took me to a clinic. While there, I hobbled into the bathroom to pee.

Right after that, a nurse called me in and wanted me to pee in a cup. I’d never been in that situation before, so I didn’t know I was supposed to hold it for then. Nobody told me. So we wound up spending an hour longer there while I drank three bottles of water and waited for an agreeable bladder.

On the way back to the store that night, I mentally prepared my responses to the counseling I was sure to get. You know how they will not accept anything that even vaguely sounds like it might be the company’s fault, and will even bring in other managers to witness that you refused to sign the document if you don’t write something they like. I came up with what I thought management would agree to. The reply I chose was geared toward the question, “What would you have done differently?”

I wrote, “From now on I’ll push heavy pallets toward the direction I want to go, not pull them.” I didn’t do that, of course; it’s seldom possible. But management was happy that I had characterized

who know the greatness of America have to demand that historical cultural context be taught in our schools and recognized in our media. Education based on truth is the best defense to counter blatant lies and distortions.

The “glue of our patriotic history” is there to unite all Americans if we teach it. When the real comprehensive national history is taught, the context and the unbelievable sacrifice of Americans must be included. With this we would

the incident as a result of my own lack of judgement.

I was out for two weeks, and I now consider that time as a preview of my life two years later after I was “retired:” Lots of time to watch T.V. My preference is the reality of history, not naked people trying to survive in the woods, or off-the-grid folks making water filters out of bamboo and homebaked charcoal, or ice-bound Alaskans who are going to starve if they don’t kill a seal or moose or whatever. Such shows might be interesting if watched on a weekly basis, but I tell you they are unbearably annoying when binged back to back. The “reality” is lost very quickly.

After bouts of boredom, I noticed there were channels above number one on the screen, starting at 1991, so I thumbed up. There wasn’t really that many channels, for the numbers skipped forward by tens and hundreds. But probably at least a third of those were available for watching or purchasing.

Most were for purchasing: news, sports, and the naughty. It didn’t take long for me to discover that there was one-thousand nine-hundred and ninety-one of nothing I wanted to watch. I was so glad to get back to work.

Back then the DVR function on my cable box was empty. I didn’t know how to use it. Now it’s a hobby, choosing shows to record weekly, older shows to record every time they’re on, specials on Nova and other such channels of history and science, extending end-times because Spectrum can’t figure it out, and my favorite: deleting. I recently noticed that there are now 2495 channels.

I have not thumbed through all the new ones, because I’m sure they’re just like the old ones.

become inoculated against repressive worldwide propaganda.

True knowledge of history is the necessary way to preserve our exceptional nation and the comparable free nations. The most accurate history of world events, not propaganda revisionist history, should be the compass to lead the world of nations into the future of greater freedom and prosperity the world has ever experienced.

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Peace, joy and health for all eternity I have a few antique clocks and for those who are somewhat familiar with these fascinating machines, you also know what a frustration they are to keep running.

Recently, I was having problems with a grandfather clock and after a few weeks, I was being exposed for my lack of knowledge and ability when it comes to working on them. I can do some tweaking and occasionally I’m rewarded with a bit of luck but more often than not I turn to an older gentleman who lives in my community and I depend on his expertise. In this particular situation, he had already made two house calls and it still would not run consistently, then he said something during his visit that caused to me think about what makes us tick, (pun intended). He made a comment about how these mechanisms were so delicate and sensitive, that even the tiniest misalignment can prevent the entire apparatus from operating correctly. We can identify how the human body is similar to these complex contraptions and how vulnerable and fragile we really are and only by God’s mercy and grace are we allowed to function as well as we do.

I’ve had my share of illness, and I’m sure you have too. With life being a never-ending classroom of searching and developing, there are a couple of things we can keep in mind as we continue moving forward. I believe in prayer, positive faith confessions and learning how to be an optimistic thinker. This may not guarantee our miracle, but it can certainly keep us on the right path. When walking our dog, I take advantage of this quiet time to talk to God about everything I can think of including my health and well-being.

I’m convinced when we speak God’s Word openly, we are absorbing His hope and healing power into our mind, soul, and body. “For they (His Words) are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh” Proverbs 4:22. I’m not presenting some kind of hokey magical formula, but when practicing the presence of God in sincere faith, this becomes a legitimate spiritual principal that can generate contentment within our mind and soul. His abundant promises are filled with light and life and all that He desires from us in return is a humble and sincere submission to His will. God is truth and He declares that no matter the size of mountain we may face or what type of furnace we might be thrown in, He loves us, wants the best for us and will always be with us.

It’s true we are blessed, but the Lord does not promise a perfect pain-free life. We understand that after the fall of mankind in Eden that unfortunately everything including our health has been plagued with a curse. I’m reminded about this when I look at my yard and see that no matter how hard I battle against the weeds, they continue to irritate me. Vehicles rust and wear out, our decks, fences, and porches rot away and everything is designed to decay, but it’s simply a reality of the natural world. There is nothing wrong with doing everything we can to improve our health and our appearance, but at the end of the day, we must face the sobering fact that our body is also designed to be temporary.

Exercise, dieting, and cosmetic surgery are great, but like the old clocks that run faithfully for many years, there comes a time when all the parts wear out. Yes, there will be seasons of aches and pains and for some, there will be serious issues that will require a larger amount of trust and assurance, but whatever may come, may we be committed to devoting our best years to obeying and serving our Lord. For those who are in Christ, we can be excited to know this curse will not be present in heaven. Darkness and evil will be defeated and everything will be perfectly transformed including our brand new bodies that will last forever. Let us appreciate all the good times we have enjoyed and when the end of our pilgrimage finally arrives, we can be filled with confidence and excitement as this life was a brief yet glorious opportunity to know God and that our future includes continual joy and perfect health for all eternity.

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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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HERNANDO SUN

hernandosun.com May 17- 23, 2019 WIDER HORIZONS SCHOOL PRESENTS

Friday Night Live 2019

Primary class sang We all Sing the Same Song, I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing and Que Sera Sera.

Junior and Senior High School girls sing and dance to El Mismo Sol.

Primary Class and Lower Elementary open the production with Cha Cha Slide.

ABOVE: Graduating Seniors are recognized on stage.

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n May 3, 2019 Wider Horizons School held the 31st annual Friday Night Live variety show. The show displays the energy and talent of preschoolers through high school students. Every student in the school appears in the show. Dr. Domenick Maglio considers this valuable public speaking experience for the students. The variety show format allows students to highlight their singing, magic, ability to play musical instruments, comedy, and storytelling.

BELOW: Junior and Senior High School students sing “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You“

Older students mentor the young students and the younger students are enthralled by the older students’ performance. This inspires the younger students

to improve their performances to match the older students.

Students, teachers, and even parents write many of skits for the play. These skits are reworked and some of them are dropped.

It is real world experience for the students about what it takes to put on a theatrical production.

A student may feel that another student would be better for the part and ask them to take over the part. School Director Julie T. Maglio summed it up well with, “It is a truly collaborative undertaking.”

Only three weeks are spent preparing for the show. As a college preparation program Wider Horizons Violin Class amazed the for the Junior and High audience with their skill. School students, only a short time can be spent on these non-academic pursuits. In that time they go through the several stages of putting on a production: “We have nothing,” followed by, “Okay, it is starting to come together,” then regression, “This is not working,” and doubt, “How will we ever be ready on time,” and finally, “Here goes nothing.”

The show went off to rave reviews. Many members of the audience have been attending the show for years.

Upper Elementary students perform the famous ballad, Casey at the Bat, written in 1888

by Ernest Thayer.

Preschoolers perform “Florida Cowboys.“ Older students assist the preschoolers on stage.

Confederate Memorial Day Service Betty Lykes Stringer 2407, Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy celebrated Confederate Memorial Day, April 26, 2019, at Lake Lindsey Cemetery, in Brooksville.

The event was attended by special guest, Florida Division Chaplain, Tommie Hosier, and her husband, Bud; Florida District VI Director, Tami Mills and her husband, Dana and Sheila Kroll. Chapter president of Bonnie Blue Flag

2329 Chapter in Belle Isle, FL, Florida Division Benevolent Chair and is on the Florida Division Education Committee. Joining her was her husband Stanley. In attendance were chapter members and ladies who are in the process of joining the organization, long with home schooled children and various family members.

Chapter members provided a delicious picnic lunch and music was performed by Wayne

From left, Dr. Armitage, Wayne Sweat, Anne Brown, Joe Donahue, and David Townsend

Sweat, David Townsend, and Joe Donahue.

Speaker was Dr. James Rodgers Armitage, Ph.D. Past Commander of the John R. Massey camp no. 152 SCV and Honorary Associate member of the Florida Division UDC. For more information on the chapter or UDC, please contact Anne Brown jbrown73@ tampabay.rr.com

ABOVE: Betty Lykes Stringer 2407 Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy