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Jericho Road Ministries launches new mission

By SUE QUIGLEY HERNANDO SUN WRITER

See HILLSIDE, Page 5

In our county recently, faith-based organizations and caregivers following a point-in-time count determined that the number of homeless is steadily on the rise and far outreaches the amount of sheltered accommodation available.

“Homeless”describes people being sheltered in temporary quarters, plus SPRING HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY those living 'rough' in encampments throughout the county, mostly along the U.S. 19 and State Road 50 corridors.

Jericho Road Ministries has helped people cope with harrowing circumstances since it was incorporated in 1998. Its mission being to help people Abigail Meeker John McCloud live more fulfilling lives Valedictorian IV Salutatorian Attending Attending by meeting their spiritual Pasco Hernando Pasco Hernando and material needs.

State University State University “We provide shelter, food, education, and other skills for those who are WEEKI WACHEE HS seeking change,” said Pastor Andrew Chamberlin, the executive director of Jericho Road Ministries.

Chamberlin, who was newly appointed in August 2018, explained that because there are so many Dante Hauer Mikhaela more homeless people Andersonn Valedictorian seeking shelter, our minSalutatorian Attending Florida istry is actively seeking Attending State University Wellesley ways to serve these extra College, MA numbers.

“We conducted an analysis of who was using HERNANDO HS our shelters and how we provided food, accommodation and education for them,”said Chamberlin, “and the resulting statistics show an increase of our services of 37 percent requiring about $18,000 more per year in income.”

Jericho Road Ministries Thamid Ahmed Andrew Bedard does not receive any govValedictorian Salutatorian ernment funding whatsoAttending Attending University University ever. Most of the minisof Florida of Florida try’s income is generated from its thrift stores to Please note that we were provided limhelp support its four ited information from the public school district on this year’s valedictorians and shelters and a food bank,

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Bid accepted for long abandoned Hillside Estates The Brooksville Housing authority has accepted a bid for the eerily vacant Hillside Estates community which is 13.40 acres zoned multi family. The winning bid was the highest of seven bids. The bid was by Premier Housing Investments, LLC for the amount of $1,700,000.00.

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Wider Horizons School had two Valedictorians Caitlyn Deam and Syed Faris Hasan. Both students attended Wider Horizons since preschool.

Caitlyn Joy Deam GPA: 4.0 Caitlyn Deam Syed Faris Hasan Caitlyn will be Valedictorian Valedictorian attending University Attending of South Florida Attending and is planning to University of University of major in Cell and South Florida South Florida Molecular Biology.

She has already received her AA F.W. SPRINGSTEAD HS degree from PHSC. Her extracurricular activities include reading, playing piano and working. She most looks forward to “Late night study sessions and exploring the campus.”

She is thankful for her parents, sister, and school.

Dustin T. Ryan L. Bradley Syed Faris Hasan GPA: 4.0 Valedictorian Faulkenberry Faris will attend Attending Salutatorian University of South University Attending Uni- Florida and pursue of Florida versity of Florida a pre-med track.

He received straight A’s in receiving his AA degree from NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HS PHSC. He completed many hours of volunteer work at the Crescent Communtiy Clinic in Brooksville.

Spring Hill Christian Academy’s 2019 Valedictorian is Abigail Meeker. She graduated with a 3.95 GPA. She plans on attending PHSC to major in marketing.

Abigail played basketball and ran cross country at SHCA. She is thankful that God put her in an amazing school with amazing teachers and wonderful family. She is looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends.

The Salutatorian is John McCloud IV. His GPA was 3.93 and he plans on continuing classes at PHSC to go into the medical field. He is thankful for his family that has helped him.

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Amber Foster Valedictorian Attending University of Central Florida

Hailey Skoglund Salutatorian Attending Florida Polytechnic University

Jordyn McFarlane, Valedictorian Attending Johnson and Wales University

Melissa Geiger Salutatorian Attending Florida State University

salutatorians. If you’d like to contact us with more information about a graduate, we’d very much appreciate it. editor@hernandosun.com

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Hernando softball notched best season in school history

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS WRITER

Reaching the state semifinals for any Hernando High School team is a mountain that many have tried, but failed in being able to climb.

This 2019 version of the Leopards was able to make that accomplishment turn into a reality, as Hernando reached the Class 5A state semifinals against

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The Leopards ended up losing 6-1 in the school’s first appearance in the final four.

Despite the loss to Coral Springs Charter, Hernando has set the bar even higher for future clubs as the Leopards now have a region championship to their name.

Hernando ended up losing in the state semifinals against a

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forty-five (45) days prior to the date of the meeting of the Board Deputy County Attorney Jon of County Commissioners during Jouben introduced the county which the review will occur.” administrator contract to the Board Commissioner John Allocco of County Commissioners during found termination clause “cumthe May 28 BOCC meeting. The bersome … because a month and a contract promotes Acting Counhalf is a long time to put something ty Administrator Jeff Rogers to on the back burner.” The 45 day the full permanent position. waiting period could amount to The board approved 4-0 four regularly scheduled BOCC with some discussion. Commeetings before a discussion can missioner Steve Champion occur, and another 14 days or was absent on this day. longer to reach a decision. “WaitThe employment contract ing for meetings to come up seems was negotiated between Rogers a little onerous, and a problem and BOCC Chairman Jeff Holwith government in general. comb. Jouben’s role reportedly Deputy County Attorney Jon “consisted of typing up their Jouben explained the difference handwritten comments.” Joubetween this provision in the prior ben then presented the contract contracts: “In the prior contracts, to the board for consideration. everything was tied to the anniverRogers’ base salary is $168,750, sary dates of the contracts, it had which is the 2014 salary of to be 105 days or up to 90 days the previous administrator. before (the anniversary date before The Commission changed the the contract expiration).” Jouben section of the employment contract explained that the 45-day notice which addresses the termination prevents the “element of surprise” of the contract, which states: “The should the Administrator be on Employee agrees to remain in the vacation, or otherwise away from exclusive employ of the County BOCC business, while it shortens from the Effective Date through the previous 90-day window.

May 28, 2024, and neither to acBOCC Chairman Jeff Holcept, nor become employed by any comb said, “I was the driver of other employer until said terminathis change, because … I hated tion date. This agreement may be that line in the contract. I don’t reviewed annually by either party if have any particular tie to 45 a majority of the Board of County days but I just wanted to give Commissioners or the Employee a period of time for preparaso desire. In the event the review tion of any parties involved.” is requested, written notice must be Commissioner Wayne Dukes provided to the other party at least is in favor the the 45-day re-

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in bringing charges against the 56-year-old former gation, conducted by the deputy. Investigators interTALLAHASSEE --Florida Department of viewed 184 witnesses and Scot Peterson, the former Law Enforcement, focused reviewed video surveilBroward County school-re- on the actions of law-enlance of the school, accordsource officer who was forcement officers when ing to the Florida Departforced to retire after he did confessed shooter Nikolas ment of Law Enforcement. not confront the gunman in Cruz walked into MarPeterson’s arrest was last year’s Parkland school jory Stoneman Douglas announced in a news massacre, was arrested High School, armed with release Tuesday afterTuesday on 11 charges an AR-15, and killed 17 noon as the state-creatpeople on Feb. 14, 2018. ed Marjory Stoneman Petersen was arrested Douglas High School Tuesday at the Broward Public Safety Commission Sheriff’s Office headmet in Broward County. quarters and booked into The commission, which the county jail on seven has made school-safety counts of neglect of a recommendations to the child, three counts of Legislature, has been critculpable negligence and ical of the Broward school one count of perjury. district and sheriff’s office.

“There’s no excuse Pinellas County Sheriff for his complete inaction Bob Gualtieri, the chairand no question that his man of the state cominaction cost lives,” Florida mission, told the panel Department of Law Enabout Peterson’s arrest forcement Commissioner as Max Schachter, whose Rick Swearingen said. son, Alex, was killed in The state investigation the shooting, peppered a found that Peterson, the Broward County school longtime resource officer at official about Cruz’s Marjory Stoneman Dougyears in the system. las, refused to investigate Schachter wanted when he heard gunshots to know if any district on campus and retreated officials had been held while students and faculty accountable for mistakes members were shot and made in handling Cruz. killed. The investigation Gualtieri, however, said also said Peterson directed officials could not publicly law-enforcement officers discuss Cruz’ mental-health responding to the scene history and the response to to remain 500 feet away it because those records are from the building where confidential, despite reports the shooting took place. about the records by the “All the facts related Sun Sentinel newspaper. to Mr. Peterson’s failure Minutes after Gualtieri to act during the MSD told the panel Peterson massacre clearly warranthas been arrested, he also ed both termination of told the panel the Broemployment and criminal ward Sheriff’s Office has charges,” Broward County moved to terminate Sgt. Sheriff Gregory Tony said. Brian Miller, who had been “It’s never too late for under investigation since accountability and justice.” the shooting. Gualtieri State investigators told commissioners that worked with the State Miller stayed outside the Attorney Mike Satz’s office school when the shoot-

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Noting the absence of Commissioner Steve Champion during this meeting, and acknowledging that he and other commissioners could also be absent, he said, “If we’re going to make a decision of that magnitude, all five commissioners should be (present).”

Severance was another change to the previous contract. Holcomb explained the rationale for the changes of this section, saying, “Previous contracts would have paid out four months salary on an expired contract. I didn’t think that was appropriate. I think you get the four month’s salary because the contract was terminated prior to the term of the contract.”

Another item modified from previous contracts was on the subject of travel, Holcomb remarked, “It’s very onerous to have travel sheets that can be 20-30 pages thick. We agreed that an allowance for use of the car would get rid of that cumbersome paperwork.”

Since Rogers lives in Hernando County, all portions of the contract pertaining to relocation were removed.

Jeff Rogers added that potential changes to his own benefits or salary would be treated as any other employee’s should those items come before the board.

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ing was taking place.

State officials were quick to praise the criminal charges against Peterson, with state Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz suggesting the state should go further and “strip him of his 10k a month pension.”

“There isn’t enough justice or laws or accomplishment that can ever account for what happened at #MSD in #Parkland, but I’ll take this one,” Moskowitz, a former Democratic House member from nearby Coral Springs, tweeted after the arrest was announced.

Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter, Jaime, was killed in the shooting, tweeted: “I have no comment except to say rot in hell Scott Petersen. You could have saved some of the 17. You could have saved my daughter. You did not and then you lied about it and you deserve the misery coming your way.”

During the 2019 legislative session, two bills that would have blocked retirement benefits for Peterson were considered, but they died in the committee process.

“As a mother, I cannot imagine the heartbreak and pain the families of the victims and the whole Parkland community have felt every day since Feb. 14, 2018,” Attorney General Ashley Moody said in a statement.

Moody added the criminal charges will hold Peterson “responsible for his inaction.”

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Sheriff’s Briefing Notes 05-29-19 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Information contained in this report is from the previous 24 hours or previous weekend.

Deputies responded to: Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer – 336 Cresthaven Court/Spring Hill – While attempting to take a woman into protective custody she kick a deputy in the knee. Arrest/ Female.

Trespass after Warning – Bayfront Spring Hill – Woman refused to leave the hospital after being discharged. The woman refused to comply with the deputy’s direction to leave the hospital – Arrest/ Female.

Hospital Walk Off – Oak Hill Hospital/Brooksville – A female patient was being admitted to the hospital under a Marchman Act. When the nurse left the room the woman proceeded to leave the hospital. She was later located back at her home.

Found Property – 6301 Jamaica Road/Spring Hill – A man was cleaning out his late father law’s garage when he discovered an ammo box containing military grade blasting caps.

The man took the blasting caps back to his residence on Lake Hill Court. The Citrus County Hazardous Devices Team responded to safely remove the blasting caps.

Missing Juvenile – 10395 Fieldvue Road/Brooksville – Investigation Active.

Residential Burglary – 25365 Willow Street/ Brooksville – Homeowner reported that someone cut lock on fence and removed a riding mover and utility cart from the property – Investigation Active.

Possession of Synthetic Cannabis/Violation of Probation – 901 S. Broad Street/Brooksville – Deputes stopped the operator of a vehicle who was

driving erratically. A search located 4.48 grams of Spice. Arrest/Male Schools: West Hernando Middle School – Unknown individual shot several bb’s into a window, damaged a couple of street signs and ripped down some banners.

Hernando High School – One student punched another student during an argument.

5/30/19 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Information contained in this report is from the previous 24 hours or previous weekend.

Deputies responded to: Vehicle Burglaries x 5 – Timber Pines/Spring Hill – On Wednesday morning several residents reported their vehicle had been broken into overnight. All vehicles had been left unlocked – Investigation Active.

Baker Act – 9400 block of Northcliffe Boulevard/ Spring Hill – 70 YOA female.

Vehicle Burglaries x 4 – Stars & Stripes Gymnastics/11075 Hearth Road/ Spring Hill – Unknown individual(s) smashed the windows of four vehicles where they removed purses from each vehicle – Investigation Active.

Vehicle Burglary x 2 – Ernie Weaver Park/19473 Youth Drive/Brooksville – Unknown individual(s) smashed the windows of two vehicles and removed purses from the vehicles – Investigation Active.

Residential Burglary – 1271 Markham Avenue/ Spring Hill – A resident reported her Samsung television had been taken from her home. Nothing else was taken – Investigation Active.

Domestic Battery – 7395 Wabash Trail/Spring Hill

– Two individuals were involved in a confrontation outside of their residence.

A neighbor reported that a man hit the female victim numerous times – Arrest/ Male.

Sexual Battery – Spring Hill – Investigation Active.

Sexual Battery – Brooksville – Investigation Active.

Schools: Winding Waters K-8 – Student made threat – Threat unfounded.

Miscellaneous: Three reports were taken regarding unknown individual(s) calling citizens claiming to be Sheriff’s Office employees. These individuals were telling citizens they had warrants for Failure to Appear and demanding money in return for not having them arrested. This is a scam as the Sheriff’s Office does not make calls asking for money. Anyone who receives a call like this is encouraged to immediately report it to law enforcement.

5/31/19 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Information contained in this report is from the previous 24 hours or previous weekend.

Deputies responded to:

two individuals entering various vehicles on the lot.

Deputies responded and placed two individuals into custody. The individuals told deputies they were car enthusiasts who just wanted to look inside the vehicles – 2 Arrest/Males.

Aggravated Battery – County Line Road/Spring Hill – 3 Arrests/2 Males and a Female.

Vehicle Burglary – 2341 Masters Court/Spring Hill – Unknown individual(s) entered an unlocked vehicle where they removed loose change – Active Investigation.

Schools: West Hernando Middle – Student made threat – Threat unfounded.

6/04/19 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Information contained in this report is from the previous 24 hours or previous weekend.

Deputies responded to:

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Spring Hill – Vehicle owner allowed ex-girlfriend to use the 2014 Kia Sorrento – She failed to return it – Active Investigation.

The Sheriff’s Office is no longer providing media with daily arrest affidavits.

We are able to request affidavits and have done so, but have not received any.

Aggravated Battery x2 – 1382 Valiant Avenue/ Spring Hill – Male resident hit his two companions, a male and a female, in the head with a wrench – Arrest/Male.

We requested 9 affidavits on 5/28/19 based on arrests listed on the Sheriff’s website. We received the response that the majority of the arrests we chose were outstanding warrant arrests and we should request affidavits based on the daily Sheriff’s Briefing Notes. The notes don’t have any names associated with the arrest.

Warrant Service – 1159 Channing Avenue/Spring Hill – Arrest/Female.

Warrant Service and Recovered Stolen Tag – 2279 Rio Circle/Spring Hill – Deputies observed a vehicle leaving this location, the vehicle had a tag attached that was reported stolen in Lakeland – Deputies initiated a traffic stop – The female driver, who had an active warrant for her arrest, “had no idea” how the stolen tag got on her vehicle.

We requested another seven arrest affidavits on June 4, 2019. We received the response, “Are you not able to obtain enough information from the daily briefing notes that we supply? In the interest of efficiency, and based on the amount of time it takes to comply with FSS 119 and other public records laws, we are getting away from supplying these.”

Schools: N/A. Miscellaneous: Mass Casualty Training Exercise at Springstead High School went well.

Commercial Burglary – 74 Oakwood Drive/Brooksville – Teacher’s Union Building – Active Investigation.

The Hernando Sun apologizes for the reduction in information available.

Stolen Vehicle – Hampton Inn/1344 Commercial Way/

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Missing Adult – 7000 block of Holiday Drive/Spring Hill – A 69 YOA woman had not been heard from in recent days. After checking the outside of the residence and speaking to neighbors and family, deputies decided to enter the home fearing the woman was injured. Deputies were able to locate the woman in her bedroom where she had fallen and had been unable get up for over a day. The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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dramatically early this year, when longtime justices Barbara Pariente, R. Fred TALLAHASSEE --Lewis and Peggy Quince Attorney General Ashley stepped down because of Moody’s office is urging a mandatory retirement the Florida Supreme Court age and were replaced by to reverse course on deciDeSantis appointees Barbasions that allowed dozens ra Lagoa, Robert Luck and of convicted murderers to Carlos Muniz. have their death sentences After the turnover, the reconsidered. court issued an order in Moody’s office late April that sought arguMonday filed a 59-page ments from attorneys brief in a case in which the about whether it should Supreme Court is delving reverse course --- or, in into whether changes in legal-speak, “recede” --Florida’s death-penalty from the earlier decisions sentencing system should on the retroactivity issue. continue to be applied retIn the brief late Monday, roactively to cases dating Moody’s office said the Suto 2002. preme Court should recede The issue stems, in large from the December 2016 part, from rulings in 2016 rulings in what are known by the U.S. Supreme Court as the Mosley and Asay and the Florida Supreme cases and rule that the Court about the state’s death-penalty sentencing death-penalty sentencing changes are “prospective system. It also comes only” --- in other words, after Gov. Ron DeSantis applying only to new appointed three Florida Su- cases. Also, Moody’s office preme Court justices early contended that the Suthis year --- turning what preme Court should not be had widely been viewed prevented from revisiting as a liberal court into a the issue because of “stare conservative court. decisis,” the concept of The U.S. Supreme Court relying on court precedent. in January 2016, in a case “The decisions in Asay known as Hurst v. Floriand Mosley were premised da, ruled that the state’s on ignoring long standing death-penalty sentencing existing precedent without system was unconstitution- justification,” the attorney al because it gave too much general’s brief said. “Conpower to judges, instead of sequently, neither should juries, in deciding whether be protected by stare defendants should be sent decisis.” to Death Row. That ruling The Supreme Court’s led to sentencing changes, April order requesting including requiring that briefs on the retroactivity juries be unanimous in issue came in an appeal by finding necessary facts and Death Row inmate Duane in recommending imposiEugene Owen. His lawyers tion of the death penalty. argue that retroactivity In a pair of decisions in should apply to all death December 2016, the Flori- penalty cases, not only to da Supreme Court decided those that were final after that the sentencing changes the Ring case was decided. would apply retroactively That would mean also apto cases that became final plying the new sentencing after a 2002 U.S. Supreme requirements to cases that Court ruling in a case became final before 2002. known as Ring v. Arizona.

But they also stressed That was because the Hurst that the court, at a minruling was premised on the imum, should keep in Ring decision. place the current process The effect of the Florida of reconsidering cases that Supreme Court’s move was became final since 2002. to allow dozens of inmates The Owen brief said that sent to Death Row since “declaring Hurst entirely 2002 to have their cases nonretroactive would do reconsidered. serious injustice to the But the court changed scores of capital defendants

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May 28 School Board meeting highlights Where did the original referendum list come from? The committee could not locate a work plan but learned the list Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance came from the Capital Improvement Board Member Gus Guadagnino led the Plan (CIP) that year. The district is invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. working to align the current work plan with the CIP so there is consistency.

Adoption of Agenda 3) HVAC costs – There are three Guadagnino made the motion to approve schools with planned HVAC the agenda as presented. Jimmy Lodato Brinker also requested approval on the replacements. Some other HVAC seconded the motion. The agenda was Innovation Studio grant from Duke Energy systems are nearing the point approved with a 5-0 vote ($10,000) for Eastside Elementary. of replacement. The 20-year Buddy’s Home Furnishings provides performance contract with TRANE Student Representative donations of water, but also recognizes expires in December 2019. The Ryan Bradley, Springstead High elementary school students who turn question was whether to pursue School, reported that graduation around their academic performance and another 20-year contract. This will ceremonies and end-of-the-year parties conduct. The representative for Buddy’s need to be determined by Facilities were occurring. To the students with end as it is not covered by the Half of year exams, Bradley wished them good Home Furnishings presented four Cent Sales Tax referendum. The luck. She said she wanted the students to students with plaques and announced list of projects provided for the have a good summer and transition to the that they would purchase all the school supplies for those students for the next referendum was not all-inclusive and next year. unanticipated needs do occur.

Bradley discussed the student delegate school year.

Steve Manley of Dolphin Capital Lori Sowers advised the Board of the program. In previous years, students from LLC donated a 2019 Ford Fiesta, amount received in the past 37 months: 5th, 8th, and 12th grades represented their $100 gas card and exterior protection $32,776,481. She said the average schools. This year, the program added program. Hernando High School seniors monthly amount is $885,851. Interest representatives from 4th, 7th, and 11th were eligible if they met the following earned is $154,335. Purchase orders grades. Those students will transition to requirements: no tardies or absences, issued (but not necessarily spent at this the next level, already knowledgeable time) equal $32,778,733. The committee’s about expectations and how the program no disciplines, a minimum GPA of 2.5. A random drawing of eligible students was oversight ensures “it’s all being spent the functions. scheduled for 06/01/19. See article on way it’s supposed to be spent,” she said.

Bradley’s observations of the page 20.

The next meeting is scheduled for successes included: The Kids Wish Network donated 08/21/19 at 5:00 pm at the Facilities - Improvement of student delegates’ $122,000 in supplies for the Tools for Complex on Mobley Road in Brooksville. presentation skills and confidence Schools stores, where teachers can The committee is seeking one member - Reducing rivalries between schools pick up items for their classrooms at no and two alternates to serve on the and increasing collaboration charge. committee.

Board Chair Susan Duval Guadagnino moved to approve the Jim Lipsey responded to Prescott’s complimented Bradley on her donations and grant request. Linda request to narrate the slides of completed interactions with the Board. She said Prescott seconded the motion. The projects for the Board members and the conversations were productive and request was approved by a 5-0 vote. audience. resulted in positive moves forward.

by KATHRYN DENTATO

Presentations Item 3740 – Recognition of 2018-2019 Florida History Day Competition Representatives and Winners See article page 6 Item 3742 – Recognition and Appreciation of Operation HeartFELT, People Helping People and Weekend Blessings Executive Director of Academic Services Gina Michalicka introduced representatives of community organizations which help students and their families.

Operation HeartFELT sends backpacks of food with children on the weekends.

Each week they delivered an average of 300 backpacks to 12 district schools.

This local non-profit organization is staffed by volunteers and spends 99.2% of donations on food for the children. It celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

People Helping People has multiple programs to help families. The charitable organization helps with education, training and assisting families with obtaining benefits. Weekend Blessings is one of their programs. They provide backpacks to 740 children in 12 district schools weekly.

Item 3741 – Hernando County Education Foundation (HCEF) Executive Director of HCEF, Tammy

Brinker, requested approval on recent donations from the following: - Saint Leo University - Chamber Education Training Association (CETA) - Dunkin Donuts - Ridge Manor Community United Methodist Church

Item 3780 – Half Cent Sales Tax Accountability Committee Update Gregg Laskoksi reviewed several questions raised by the committee at the meeting on 05/08/19. None of the questions were related to the accuracy of the financials.

1) Project Questions a) The difference between projects closed out and completed – Closed out means they are wrapping up and need Board approval; completed means the Board has approved the finished project. The Facilities report is the most current as it is evolving, as opposed the Budget report which is historical. b) Concerns about lift stations for waste removal being prioritized - They are covered by Florida Statute but not indicated in the referendum because they were functioning well at that time. They have since become a safety issue and needed immediate attention. This is a case of unanticipated needs that Laskoski mentioned at a previous School Board meeting. c) Pending mandates related to school security – This could also be a reason for reprioritizing projects, or for adding projects not part of the referendum.

2)

Approval of Minutes from 05/14/19 Meetings There was no discussion of the minutes.

Jimmy Lodato moved to approve the minutes. Prescott seconded the motion.

The motion was approved with a 5-0 vote.

Expulsion Recommendation Board attorney Denis Alfonso read the recommendation for the Board to expel a student for the remainder of the current school year and for the 2019-2020 school year. Kay Hatch moved to approve the order to expel the student. Prescott seconded the motion. The order was approved with a 5-0 vote.

Citizen Input (Green Forms) Patricia Greenwood, a teacher at Central High School, discussed the district’s decision to renew the Chalk Gradebook for next year and asked about additional support to make corrections and adjustments to the online gradebooks. She provided handouts showing examples of issues she has with the system, some of which affect the students. She asked for older ESE students to be able to transition to the ARC Nature Coast. (This was an item included in the consent agenda.)

Adoption of Consent Agenda Prescott was going to pull item #3710, the contract with the ARC Nature Coast,

but since it was mentioned by Ms. Greenwood, she did not.

Duval pulled two items, #3727 and #3737.

Prescott moved to approve the modified consent agenda. Hatch seconded the motion. The modified agenda was approved with a 5-0 vote.

Personnel Recommendations 1. 3721 : Approval of Personnel Recommendations Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 2. 3736 : Approve the Memorandum of Agreement Between Premier Community Healthcare Group, Inc., More Health, Inc. and Hernando County School Board for the Smiles on Wheels Program. Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 3. 3738 : Approval of Participation in the National History Day Competition, College Park, MD, June 9-13, 2019 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 4. 3739 : Approve Graduation Dates for 2019-2020 School Year Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] All Other Business Services Division Agenda Items 5. 3719 : Approval to Write-Off Uncollectable Checks in the Amount of $591.06 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 6. 3707 : Approve New Job Descriptions for Application Support Analyst and Senior Application Support Analyst . Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 7. 3709 : Approve the Revised Job Description for Systems Support Specialists and Help Desk Trainer Approved

By Consent Vote [Unanimous] All Other Support Operations Division Agenda Items 8. 3743 : Approve Out of State Travel for FNS Staff to St. Louis, MO to Attend the SNA National Conference Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] All Other Purchase Order/Bid Agenda Items 9. 3698 : Approve Renewing Bid No. 17-91035 RN, Painting Services to Dave & John’s Painting, Lamphier Company, and Almost New Painting, LLC and Issue Purchase Orders for the Services on an as Needed Basis for an Estimated Annual Amount of $150,000.00 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 10. 3722 : Approve Renewing Bid No. 16770-28 RN, to Precision Roofing Solutions, Protech Roofing Services LLC (Formerly Roof USA) and Ryman Roofing, Inc. (Formerly Ryman Commerical Roofing, Inc.) for Roofing Repair & Installation Services and Authorize the Purchase of the Goods and Services for an Estimated Annual Amount of $200,000.00 Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 11. 3699 : Approve the Agreement and Authorize the Purchase of Uninterruptable Power Supplies from CDW-G for an Estimated Annual Cost of $5,000.00. Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 12. 3710 : Approve the Contract for Services Between the ARC Nature Coast and Hernando County School Board for the 2019-2020 School Year to Provide Transition Services and the Issuance of a Purchase Order in the Estimated Amount of $150,000.00.

Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] See HCSB, Page 6

May 20, 2019 Brooksville City Council meeting highlights

by KATHRYN DENTATO Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Vice Mayor Joe Bernardini opened the meeting by introducing Pastor David Hope of Stable Faith Cowboy Church.

Approval/Modifications of the Agenda – Bernardini requested the addition of a letter to the consent agenda. The letter was a request for financial support from the Hernando County Fine Arts Council for the Art in the Park scheduled for 03/13/21 and 03/14/21. Council members stated it could be added to the consent agenda and needed no further discussion.

Council member Robert Battista moved to approve the amended agenda. Council member Betty Erhard seconded the motion. The modified agenda was approved with a 4-0 vote. Mayor Bill Kemerer was absent from the meeting.

Certificates and Proclamations Lupus Awareness Month – Erhard read the proclamation. Donna Morin accepted the proclamation and discussed who can be diagnosed with Lupus, and what it felt like to have Lupus.

Brain Tumor Awareness Month – Bernardini read the proclamation. Representatives from the Florida Department of Health accepted the proclamation.

Presentation - T-Volt Training Program (Mark Johnson and Arlene Glantz) Glantz worked with the County’s economic development in 2011. Johnson was on the School Board from 20142018. T-Volt stands for Trades Vocational Learning and Technology Center and focuses on the plumbing, electrical and carpentry trades. There is a high demand for workers with these skills due to the improvement in the economy, increase in construction, and fewer people in the workforce with the basic skills needed.

Glantz explained the program is intended for individuals ages 17-40s who are under-employed, unemployed, those who have criminal troubles, or those who dropped out of school. She said 40% of Hernando County’s high school graduates do not seek higher education in any form.

T-Volt is run by volunteers, including the instructors. Stanley and Black & Decker donated approximately $6,000 in tools for the students, Glantz said. Harbor Freight and Walmart donated items as well. T-Volt uses space donated by Greater Hope Church on Kass Circle in Spring Hill.

The only cost for the 10-week program is a $25.00 registration fee. The course is held once a week for two hours. It does not qualify for a certification but does provide the basic skills needed to apply for an entry level job in the trade.

Citizen Input Ivy Cordell asked for a status on the City hiring a full time code enforcement officer. She asked for a 6-foot leash law and for signs to be removed from the quarry stating no dogs are allowed.

Cordell is requesting the gates to the Enrichment Center to be opened on weekends. She expressed safety concerns around City Hall and said she witnessed a drug deal on the property.

Response by City Manager/Staff City Manager Mark Kutney responded to Cordell. Hiring a full time code enforcement officer can be looked at for the next budget. The County has the leash law, but the City does not. Kutney stated the Council could determine if the Enrichment Center should be contacted about gate access. He said that the City is following some of the security recommendations from the Sheriff’s Department.

Bernardini clarified that the City follows the County’s leash law, except where it requires citizens to clean up sweat and urine from their animals.

Consent Agenda There were no changes to the consent agenda. Erhard moved to approve the items on the agenda. Council member Pat Brayton seconded the motion. The agenda was approved with a 4-0 vote.

Regular Agenda Social Media Policy (No. 7-2019) and Resolution (No. 2019-05) Deputy City Clerk Sandra Kirby explained this will replace the policy and resolution approved in January and make the Facebook page and other networking platforms align with Council policy. The Facebook app can become ADA compliant through a 3rd party.

There was no citizen comment.

Brayton moved to rescind Resolution No. 2019-01 and Social Media Policy No. 01-2019. Erhard seconded the motion. A roll call vote was required, and the motion passed 4-0.

Brayton then moved to approve the replacement policy and resolution.

Erhard seconded the motion. The new policy and resolution passed 4-0.

mittee recommended three options for the council: (1) choose only the top four firms, (2) choose the top six, or (3) listen to each of the eight finalists give presentations and decide for themselves. Kutney suggested the Council choose the top six and begin contract negotiations with them.

Battista said six firms was acceptable to him and suggested the City Attorney could help ensure that everything was done properly. Erhard said she did not disagree with Battista. She said she would not be opposed to the council hearing the presentations out of concern staff might be biased.

Brayton said he reviewed the presentations provided by staff. He was not aware if other council members did. He said he could accept the staff recommendations of the six firms because of the amount of time listening to the presentations would take, but thinks the council is becoming too dependent on staff and the City Attorney.

Bernardini said he could accept the recommendations, and that everyone has a bias. Contract negotiations would require more council involvement once Kutney begins the process, he said.

Brayton moved to approve the six firms and authorize Kutney to begin contract negotiations. Battista seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote.

He said the Board members believe the Council is slowing the process. Kutney explained the process of the engagement letter with Peter Strong. The Police Pension Board made a motion to move forward with a substituted trust by 10/01/19.

Kutney expects to present a letter to the Council from the Board’s attorney.

There will be a workshop on 06/10/19.

Kutney said he expects to include other items as a special meeting at that time as well rather than add them to the 06/03/19 regular Council meeting.

Brayton moved to approve the special meeting at 3:00 pm on 06/10/19.

Battista seconded the motion. It was passed with a 4-0 vote.

Staff Update Richard Radacky, Public Works Director, shared pictures with the council members showing the generator that was installed. Pumps and motors are covered with tarps, and incoming/outgoing water lines are in place. There are a few more things to be done before the proposed start date of 05/30/19, he said.

Items by Council Robert Battista thanked everyone for coming.

Pat Brayton suggested reducing the amount of backup information in the agenCitizen Input da packet when staff has a recommendaThere were no comments from citizens. tion and the documents are available with the City Clerk. Erhard has the information Items by City Attorney online and does not have the photocopied City Attorney Becky Vose requested agenda packet. He said this would be an Executive Session for 06/03/19 at most helpful when there are multiple 6 pm to discuss changes to the labids for the same project or proposal. It bor agreement between the City and will save paper and supplies, but more the Brooksville Firefighters union. importantly, will save the employees’ time.

Brayton moved to approve the City Betty Erhard thanked the public for Attorney’s request. Battista seconded the attending, those who were present for motion. The motion was passed 4-0. the proclamations and presentations, Appointment of Advisoand Pastor Hope for the invocation. She ry Board Members Items by City Manager invited the council members and public to The Beautification Board had two vaKutney thanked City employees attend an event on 06/06/19 at 11:30 am cancies. Laurie Linberg and Donna for working to clear a broken limb with Hoods for Heroes, which purchases Morin were recommended to fill the from a road on the weekend. protective fire hoods for the firefighters. It’s vacancies through December 2022.

He discussed progress on the piggya web-based donation site, and enough Erhard moved to approve Laurie Linberg. back contract with the City of Mary donations have been received to provide Battista seconded the motion. Linberg’s Esther for the website development. one for every firefighter, plus additional appointment was approved with a 4-0 vote. Kutney said they made changes specific ones for the trucks. The event will be Battista moved to approve Donna Morin. to Brooksville and will publish the proat the Brooksville Fire Department.

Brayton seconded the motion. Morin’s apposal. The City will accept sealed bids Vice Mayor Joe Bernardini thanked the pointment was approved with a 4-0 vote. from interested parties until 06/07/19. public for attending. Bernardini attendThe sample IT proposals were reed the Economic Summit. He shared The Brooksville Housing Authority had ceived and Kutney said staff will be statistics about Florida’s growth and two members requesting reappointcombining them to make a document jobs climate. Senator Wilton Simpment. However, Bernardini stated these that fits the City’s needs for the Counson spoke at the meeting and said are Mayoral appointments and he had cil to review, possibly by 06/17/19. that Brooksville did not apply for some no discussion with Kemerer as to whethKutney advised he will have some items available funds for water and sewer. er he would approve the candidates. for the 06/03/19, meeting to help move Battista recommended discussing this Brayton moved to table the discusprojects to conclusion. One issue is to with Sunrise Consulting, but said he sion and carry it to the 06/03/19 meetobtain Council’s direction and establish recalled that the City did request funds ing. Erhard seconded the motion. The guidelines for Kutney signing agreements for projects in water and sewer. Citrus motion passed with a 4-0 vote. or contracts up to a specific amount County may have received more due to without having to bring small issues to the springs. Kutney stated he would be CCNA – Continuing ProfessionCouncil. Kutney stated an example was meeting with Sunrise Consulting about al Engineering Services the pressing need to sign an agreeprojects the City requested funding for.

Kutney explained that staff received ment with the YMCA for the summer Bernardini asked for opinions as to 18 proposals and narrowed the selecprogram which begins on 06/03/19. whether Kutney could request the tions to eight firms to interview. The Battista made the motion to allow Kutney Enrichment Center to adjust gate acselection committee voted on each firm to sign the agreement with the YMCA for cess due to summer hours. Kutney that presented. One firm received six summer programs. Erhard seconded the offered to meet with a representavotes, three firms received five votes, motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. tive from the Enrichment Center. and two firms received four votes.

Kutney reported on a meeting he had with Since the voting was so close, the comthe Police Pension Board on 05/15/19.

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other entities in SunBiz. The Hillside Estates property is located at 800 Continental Dr and is appraised at $2,376,798 according to the property appraiser’s website.

Zillow’s zestimate is quite a bit higher at $3,764,162.

Although neither of those rough appraisals should be considered an accurate estimate of value.

The sale will also require the approval of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). If HUD approves it, then the sale will actually take place.

The Hillside Estates community was closed in 2012. It has been mostly vacant from that time.

The Brooksville Housing Authority director Tommy Brooks had been tasked with getting the property fully vacated. Some homeless people took shelter in the abandoned homes from time to time.

The vacating of the Hillside Estates property came up in the in the April 16, 2019 meeting of the Brooksville Housing Authority Board. HUD ended the funding of director position as of May 31, 2019. In the April 16th meeting the Brooks-

June 7- 13, 2019 hernandosun.com THE HERNANDO SUN ville Housing Authority Board granted six months severance to the Brooksville Housing Authority director Tommy Brooks.

The director’s contract did not contain a provision for HUD ending the position.

It only contained provisions for termination by the board and if the board did it for convenience, not for cause the director was to be paid 6 months severance. According to the minutes Cliff Manual stated Tommy’s service was to vacate the property from tenants and he completed that task.

The Hillside Estates property is next to the dilapidated Dryden Place apartments. This 14.7 acre property was sold on April 4, 2019, to EB 200 Dryden Place LLC for $1,420,000.

The parent company of the EB 200 Dryden Place LLC is Baird Ventures, LLC of Sarasota.

The sale of these properties will hopefully result in improvement to these abandoned properties. The natural beauty of these locations on the hillside behind Roger’s Christmas House Village could become alluring for potential residents.

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ABOVE: Homes in Hillside Estates remain boarded up, but lawns seem well cared for.

LEFT: The Dryden Place apartments adjacent to Hillside Estates will need to be torn down at this point. The Dryden Place apartment property sold for $1.42 million in April 2019.

LEFT: Entrance to Dryden Place apartments is barricaded. Road has been recently paved in the development.

FAR LEFT: Brooksville Housing Authority office building in Hillside Estates.

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Students head to National History Day competition place at finals for their webpage about Wilma This article corresponds to Rudolph. Students from the following May 28, 2019 Weeki Wachee High school board agenda item: School received 4th place Presentations for their performance about Item 3740 – Recognition child labor. of 2018-2019 Florida Abigail Kizer’s exhibit History Day Competition “The Black Swallow of Representatives and Death” placed second. It Winners followed the first African American fighter pilot in Supervisor of Secondary World War I in France.

Programs John Morris During World War II, introduced Michael he was a member of the Cooper, 6th-8th Grade French Underground.

History teacher at Winding Kizer’s exhibit also Waters K8 at the May 28 detailed his life upon his School Board meeting. return to the United States.

The county has participated William An, who was in the Florida History Day awarded first place, Competition for six years. presented his documentary Students have competed at covering a class action the national level for the lawsuit against sexist hiring past four years. The five practices at Newsweek categories are exhibits, Magazine in the 1970s. The web pages, documentaries, magazine had male writers; historical papers, and female employees could performances. Only the fact check and research and first and second place would sometimes rewrite winners at the state level the articles but received can move to the national no credit. The catalyst level. The theme was for the lawsuit was the Triumph and Tragedy. magazine’s refusal to allow Students from Winding a female employee to write Waters K8 received 4th an article on the Second

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Items Removed from Consent Agenda #3727 Purchase of Chalk Gradebook from Chalk. com Joe Amato, Supervisor of Technology and Information Systems (TIS), explained that GradeQuick was no longer available and Chalk Gradebook is the replacement. He described the issues as “teething pains” as it is a new software product.

The local, onsite support called “Chalk Champions” experienced high turnover and there were gaps. TIS has been communicating problems to Chalk to work through the issues and more Chalk Champions should be in place.

Skyward, another program that will be available for students as well as teachers, is expected to replace Chalk Gradebook by the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Hatch made the motion to approve and Lodato seconded the motion. It was approved with a 5-0

13. 3711 : Approval the Service Agreement Between Community Rehab Associates, Inc. and Hernando County School Board for the 20192020 School Year to Provide Therapy Services and the Issuance of a Purchase Order in the Estimated Amount of $85,000.00. Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] Exceptional Student Support Services 14. 3726 : Approve the Purchase of the Renewal License from Blackboard for $89,287.41. Approved By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 15. 3727 pulled from Consent 16. 3733 : Approve the Agreement and Authorize the Purchase of the Service Renewal for the IBM AS/400 Models 520 and 525 Computers from Dynamix Approved

By Consent Vote [Unanimous] 17. 3737 pulled from Consent

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Forty-six women filed the lawsuit which detailed how the company violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The news conference about the lawsuit coincided with the publication date of the article. A second lawsuit was filed two years later when practices at the magazine did not change.

Women at other media companies filed lawsuits as well.

An’s documentary of this lawsuit drew parallels with the Supreme Court case Brown v. The Board of Education. Maintaining a social dialogue about issues can make a difference in effecting change, he said.

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Drenth said they will try a two-pronged approach to guarantee purchase of produce from the local growers either by the district or Bliss Produce to meet the needs of the district, the growers, and the distributor.

Hatch made the motion to approve the rejection. Lodato seconded the motion. It was approved with a 5-0 vote.

Item 3737 – Request to Reject Proposals for Farmto-School Fresh Produce Bid Duval asked Lori Drenth, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, what the Board could expect in terms of obtaining locally grown fresh produce. The Board previously approved a position (Coordinator of Special Initiatives) to help Drenth with this project. During the work on the bid, they discovered the respondents were not local growers but distributors.

Drenth said this identified the need to establish relationships with local growers and work with them toward the goal of creating a pool of approved vendors with the district. One issue is the expectation from farmers that the products they plant will be purchased, which Drenth said is difficult because of the competitive process they must follow.

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Jimmy Lodato talked about Harvey Martin, a veteran who recently passed away. Among other accomplishments, Lodato said Martin was part of the effort to pass the Half Cent Sales Tax referendum.

Linda Prescott stated Martin was a lifetime union member who was very active in many events and said, “His legacy will live on.”

Kay Hatch asked Sowers to return to the Board and report on the conference she is scheduled to attend during the summer. Hatch said she looks forward to meeting and congratulating graduating seniors at the ceremonies she will attend, particularly Bradley’s.

Linda Prescott congratulated the scholarship award winners, saying the total amount awarded was more than $10 million. She said graduation is both an exciting time and a sad time, but she was looking forward to it. She complimented the teachers, principals, and staff for their work with students by saying that it only takes one person, regardless of position, to turn a child’s life around.

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Beginner/Gentle Yoga Class - SH 6/11/2019 12:15 - 1:30 PM Registration is open Join certified yoga instructor Terry Schoonmaker for a gentle beginning yoga class to, as she says - “join me to learn & grow a little at a time, enjoying the health & well being that comes with listening to your body & connecting with mind & spirit.”

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Children’s dental care workshop - BV 6/11/2019 12:30 - 1PM Registration is open Every superhero needs a super smile! Join Premier Community HealthCare for a fun and interactive children’s dental care workshop.

June 10 Help With Public Benefit Applications - WH 6/10/2019 10AM - 12PM First come first serve public benefit application help.

Nonfiction Book Discussion - SH 6/11/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Book discussion for adult nonfiction fans - ask for a copy of the reading and join in.

Learning the Mouse - BV 6/10/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Learn to use a mouse and acquire basic computer vocabulary.

LEGO Afternoon - EH 6/11/2019 3 - 4PM Come to the library to make some out of this world LEGO creations! Meet other LEGO fans and show off your skills as we celebrate the Summer with a LEGO Afternoon. All Materials Provided. For Ages 7-12

A Romp through Classical Music - WH 6/10/2019 4 - 6PM Not an academic course, but a fun adventure with classical music for those who know nothing and for those who know a lot.

June 11 Learning the Mouse - WH 6/11/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Learn to use a mouse and acquire basic computer vocabulary.

A Universe of Stories: Nocturnal Animals - BV 6/11/2019 10:15 - 11:15 AM Did you know that when we’re sleeping, nocturnal animals are up and about at nighttime? In this family storytime program, we will learn about and

the Chamber of Commerce for the student recognition banquet. She thanked the Board and district staff, teachers, and students.

Afraid of forgetting someone, she thanked “everybody in Hernando County.”

Susan Duval thanked both instructional and noninstructional staff for their work with students and their dedication and loyalty. “It is deep. It runs strong and the results show for themselves.”

She said she is also looking forward to graduation and the accomplishments are well deserved.

John Stratton complimented Cooper for the Memorial Day event at Winding Waters K8 Cooper organized, saying it was “well run, as always.” His message to students was to wish them “the best, the safest, and enjoyable summer” as they spent time with family and friends. Stratton thanked the staff, encouraging them to rest and enjoy the summer.

To graduating seniors, Stratton said, “This week is what it all comes down to, is watching you guys walk across that stage.”

To Bradley, Stratton explained the tradition of the Student Representative taking his or her nameplate from the dais as a reminder

of the impact they had in Hernando County.

Ryan Bradley congratulated the History Fair winners and wished them luck at the national competition. She thanked

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ARTeration: Constellation Lamps - EH 6/8/2019 1:30 - 3:00 PM Registration is open We’re making out-ofthis-world lamps!

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Senior Individual Exhibit 2nd Place: Abigail Kizer The Black Swallow of Death: Eugene Bullard’s Triumph in the French Military and the Tragedy of American Racism Weeki Wachee High School (Hernando) Teacher: Damien Clark

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School Board Comments Gus Guadagnino said he has partnered with the Sons of Italy and wants to work with Michael Cooper to develop a competition called “What America Means to Me.” He said there are concerns that today’s children are not aware of the cost of freedom.

Duval commented on the news story of a 95-yearold veteran who walked across the platform at Hillsborough High School recently. She stated he had met all the requirements but did not attend a graduation ceremony. Family members

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At the Florida History Day state contest, more than 1,000 middle and high school students presented award-winning research in a variety of mediums including documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances, and websites. The top two placements of each category were invited to represent Florida at the NHD contest. William An and Abigail Kizer will be representing Hernando County at the National History Day contest in College Park, Maryland on June 9–13. They will compete against students from 55 NHD affiliate programs from all 50 states and around the world.

2019 Florida History Day State Contest Winners The following teachers and students received awards at the Florida History Day state competition Awards Ceremony on May 7, 2019.

June 12 Learning the Mouse - SH 6/12/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Learn to use a mouse and acquire basic computer vocabulary.

A Universe of Stories: Weather - EH 6/12/2019 10:15 - 11:15 AM Whether you realize it or not, Weather plays a huge role in our everyday lives. At this Family Storytime program, we will discuss and learn about a variety of different weather conditions through stories, games, demonstrations, crafts, and more. For ages 5-12.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - SH 6/12/2019 10:30 AM - 12PM Topic: Some Like it Hot – Summer Annuals for Central Florida Launch It! - BV 6/12/2019 3 - 4:30 PM Registration is open Come to the library and get a chance to make a variety of paper airplanes and other flying contraptions. Learn what makes an object fly and even get a chance to make your own rocket. For ages 8-12.

Registratrion required. Registration opens 14 days before event.

Learn to Play Ukulele! - Part 1 - SH 6/12/2019 4 - 5PM Join the waiting list Got a ukulele but not sure how to play it? Come to our beginning ukulele class and learn the basics.

In this introductory class you will learn how to hold and tune your ukulele. You will also learn basic chords and strum patterns.

June 13 LifeSouth Community Blood Drive - SH 6/13/2019 10AM - 1PM Come to the Library and save a life! Give blood at the LifeSouth Community Blood Center Bloodmobile. The Bloodmobile will be in the Spring Hill branch parking lot from 10am until 1pm on Thursday,June 13, 2019.

A Universe of Stories: Aliens and Monsters - SH 6/13/2019 10:15 - 11:15 AM What fantastical creepy creatures can be lurking out at night and in space?

Come discover some of these imaginary beasts with stories, games, crafts and more featuring a variety of Aliens and Monsters! For ages 5-12 Writers Workshop - EH 6/13/2019 1 - 3PM Free and open to the public - meets every other Thursday. All levels of experience from beginners to published authors. Our group is on-going and continuous, join at any time. Bring pen and paper. For more information call 352-583-2441.

Movies @ your library - SH 6/13/2019 2 - 4PM Mark works through his trauma by building a miniature world and expressing himself through art. Soon after, he finds the confidence he needs to do the right thing and to trust himself and the people around him.

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County’s YMCA celebrates 30th anniversary

BY SABRINA SIVERT HERNANDO SUN WRITER

On Monday June 3, 2019, the YMCA of the Suncoast on Mariner Blvd hosted their 30th anniversary celebration.

This event was an all day event with multiple activities including member appreciation, a community open house where anyone could stop in and check out what the YMCA has to offer, tours of YMCA, the anniversary ribbon cutting and to end the day, a social by the pool where many shared what the YMCA meant to them.

They had pictures on display to show how far the YMCA has come in thirty years and members shared information and experiences. There have been many changes over thirty years and the only original features still in use at the Y in Hernando County are the swimming pool and lockers.

The YMCA is all about helping people learn, grow, and thrive. They offer multiple programs, such as summer camps for kids, swim lessons, before and after school care. There is “LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA” for cancer survivors and their families. This is a free 3 month membership to all cancer survivors and their families. They get customized group training and social group support with other cancer survivors at no cost thanks to generous donations to the YMCA annual campaign.

The academic achievement program assists kids struggling with certain subjects in school to help them improve. They also

offer free memberships for kids in foster care.

They are willing to work with anyone by offering a financial assistance program, “which is a sliding fee scale designed to fit each individual’s financial situation.” The ‘SilverSneakers’ program, for adults 65 and older is included with most Medicare Advantage plans. The YMCA in Hernando County is one of the gyms that offer this program. This program offers fitness classes like water aerobics by trained instructors and full access to the gym.

The YMCA has a fun, friendly, social, and safe environment. All the staff is there to help you accomplish and succeed.

“Many members feel like this is a second family, they feel a sense of belonging, and many friendships have been built here at the YMCA,” said Amber Slusser Executive Director. The Y serves multiple age groups all the way from six weeks old to 99; welcoming everyone. As the community grows, the YMCA serves to bring people together to better themselves, build friendships, and grow as a community.

At the ribbon cutting and social many people came together to help celebrate the last 30 years and share stories of how the Y has helped them or impacted their lives in some way, “The YMCA has showed me how to live a healthier lifestyle, how to keep active, and has bettered my health.

Since joining I am down 32 pounds and my cho-

Joel Fritton, Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Attorney, Amber Slusser, YMCA Executive Director, and Scott Goyer, YMCA President/CEO surrounded by guests during the ribbon cutting on June 3.

lesterol has gone down.

I have also built many friendships being a member,” said Karen Karas a member of the YMCA and three time cancer survivor.

“The Y has impacted me in multiple ways, I have met so many new people, I have been able to help give back, and my daughters have been able to grow up here as well,” Amber Slusser said.

The YMCA offers an encouraging and supportive environment, connecting people from all around the community.

“I have grown up around the YMCA. I love being a part of the YMCA and being able to help make it a better place alongside and surrounded by people who want to make the community they are a part of a better environment,” Scott Goyer CEO of the YMCA said. “The YMCA is my life, a place

YMCA members wrote down their favorite memories of YMCA over the years.

I grew up in and a place my kids have grown up in as well,” Scott said.

The 30th anniversary of the YMCA in Hernando County brought everyone together in a fun social way. The YMCA

has grown so much in 30 years and will continue to grow and change more as time goes on, but one thing that will remain the same is the way they help people learn, grow, and thrive. Stop

in at your local YMCA at 1300 Mariner Boulevard to learn all about the programs offered, to build new friendships, and to make new memories. The YMCA offers something for everyone.

Marker 48 and the John Reeves incident

By LISA MACNEIL On March 2, 1965, John Reeves strolled near his home which was someplace near where Marker 48 is today and the Western Way plaza.

As the story goes, Reeves noticed a strange disk-shaped object sitting on or near his property. It rested on legs extending from the bottom of the craft.

According to the legend, Reeves estimated the craft to be around 40-feet in diameter. Enough room for a few friends to comfortably take a road space trip.

Reeves allegedly flew to the moon with the beings from another world, and continued to maintain a friendship throughout the years.To honor his new friends, Reeves constructed a model of their ship in his yard, which became a local phenomenon, and is still celebrated today.

The extraterrestrials that visit Marker 48 masquerade as plastic inflatables and more realistic-looking dolls, and are skilled at swiping your drink if you’re not paying attention. They’re also big fans of the local band Infamous Unknowns.

ABOVE: Rich Matthews sports artistic alien wear. LEFT: Marker 48’s commemorative brew in ready-to-go cans.

The Infamous Unknowns band.

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RIGHT: We couldn’t decide if s/he’d had too much, or just ordering the next round.

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THE GREAT FLORIDA BBQ FESTIVAL

JUNE 8, 2019 11 AM TO JUNE 9 AT 6 PM

The Great Florida BBQ Festival WHEN: June 8 at 11 AM – Jun 9 at 6 PM WHERE: Anderson Snow Sports Complex 1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Description: 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

CHILDREN IN THE WILD: FAIRY DOORS, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 2 PM-3PM

SAT. & SUN 9AM-3PM

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

Celebrate National Fairy Day which takes place June 24 by joining us to create a fairy door to take home. Invite a little fun and magic to your garden and take a walk through the Chinsegut gardens. Free program; register online or at (352) 754-6722 so we will have supplies for everyone. Program length approximately 1 hour.

Chinsegut Conservation Center is located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville

CRANKIN’ OUT CANCER SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 7:30 AM TO 2:30 PM

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Join SNUC Foundation, Inc. and Evom Lounge on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. for a family-friendly day of riding all while helping to find a cure. There are four scenic routes available.

All rides depart from and return to Evom Lounge, 14251 Powell Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609. Join us right after the ride for a light lunch.

Only paid registrants, within a week of the event date, at the latest, are guaranteed lunch.

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CAAMPerksPackage. com/ SNUC Foundation, Inc. is a local 501c3 organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for research into finding a cure for Invasive Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma which is an uncommon and highly aggressive form of cancer.

Four scenic routes! All rides depart from and return to Evom Lounge, 14251 Powell Rd, Spring Hill. Join us right after the ride for a light lunch and for raffle prizes. All proceeds are donated towards the cause. Only

NIGHT HIKE, FRIDAY, JUNE 14 FROM 8-10PM COOL, EASY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Ingredients 1⁄2 tsp Salt 1⁄4 tsp Oregano 1⁄4 cup Olive Oil 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1⁄4 cup Onion Sweet 10 Cherry Tomatoes, cut in Half 2 cups Chicken Shredded 2 cups Uncooked Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta 1⁄2 cup Tomato/Basil Feta Cheese , crumbled 1 2 1⁄4 oz can Sliced Olives, drained

Directions Your pasta cook as directed, once pasta is cooked drain and rinse in cold water (drain well). Dressing Whisk all your dry seasonings and lemon juice & olive oil well in small bowl. In large serving bowl combine your tomatoes, cheese, olives, shredded chicken and onion. Drizzle your lemon dressing over salad.

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This hike is for adults only. This will be a fast-paced hike off the beaten path to look for animals crossing trails, animal signs and other evening interests. Guide will provide all lighting necessary for this walk. Hike approximately 2 miles. Register to attend by calling (352) 754-6722. Program length 2 hours Chinsegut Conservation Center is located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville

paid registrants, within a week of the event date, at the latest, are guaranteed lunch.

This is a Rain or Shine Event.No Refunds or Transfers. http://caamtourseries.com/ Register at http:// www.RegisterCOC.com OR https://ridewithgps.com/ events/32116-crankin-out-cancer Location: 14251 Powell Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609

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Business & Community Briefs Long-time Community Leader Announces the Launching of Premier Marketing, LLC Spring Hill, Florida (June 3, 2019) – Richard Linkul, long-time community leader and retired Marketing Director of Oak Hill Hospital, has announced the launching of Premier Marketing, a comprehensive marketing services company. Premier Marketing’s purpose is to provide exceptional marketing services to serve the growing needs of the business community in the tri-county area as well as surrounding areas in mid-Florida.

Richard Linkul’s platform includes the delivering of “results-driven marketing” which includes campaign development, strategic planning, and brand management. The company also provides its clients the advantage of utilizing the strong relationships that Mr. Linkul has built with other professional associates in the market genre, allowing him to expand on what his company is able to effectively offer.

Services include television, radio, billboards, magazines, graphic design, marketing research, print production, digital marketing, social media, search engine optimization (SEO) of websites and targeted direct mail.

“I have a passion to be active and to helping others,” Linkul said. “I have the ability to take advantage of 50 plus years that I have devoted to marketing.”

Premier Marketing is targeting small business owners who know their product or service. “Successful small business owners recognize the value of effective exposure through dynamic marketing,” said Richard Linkul. “But not every business owner can afford the time to focus on the marketing side. This is where I can help,” he added.

Richard Linkul has several strengths that are an advantage to his clients. One is his 50 years in the workforce, half of which are in strategic marketing roles. The other is his strong compassion and leadership in the local community. Exactly three years to this date, Oak Hill Hospital announced Richard Linkul as its hospital’s Frist Humanitarian Award winner. The Frist Humanitarian Award honors outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer efforts. In recognizing Linkul the hospital pointed out that he has held leadership positions in a wide range of community organizations including: Hernando Diabetes Alliance (founder/community member) United Way of Hernando County (board member and chair) Kiwanis Club of Brooksville (board member/past president) LifeSouth Community Blood Centers (advisory board chair) Community Health Improvement Plan Partnership (CHIPP – board member/ past chair) Richard Linkul is the owner and may be reached at 352-232-4580 or RLinkul@tampabay.rr.com. Premier Marketing, LLC’s mailing address is 10279 Rayburn Court, Spring Hill, FL 34608.

Temporary closure Croom Rital Road The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be closing Croom Rital Road to all traffic at the I-75 overpass for reconstruction starting on June 3, 2019 and will re-open on June 12, 2019. No vehicles will be able to pass under I-75 during this time frame.

Access to Silver Lake Road and Silver Lake Campground will be available only coming from US 98/SR 50, east of I-75. The Withlacoochee State Trail will also remain open to bikers/pedestrians.

Contact John McShaffrey, APR with FDOT at (813) 975-6930 or John.McShaffrey@dot.state. fl.us for more information.

“It is such an exciting time at Chinsegut Hill and everyone should look forward to our reopening in the fall,” said Executive Director of Chinsegut Hill Melissa Kehler. “Our grounds and facilities will be more beautiful than ever to serve our guests. We encourage the community to follow our progress on Facebook and we cannot wait for you to see our transformation!”

Contact Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Museum at (352) 799-5400 or info@ChinsegutHillRetreat. com for more information.

Vacancies on various county committees Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals wishing to serve as a member on the County committees listed below. These positions are currently vacant.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee • One citizen who represents employers within the jurisdiction Board of Construction and Regulation • One roofing contractor Fine Arts Council - One member position Library Advisory Committee • One alternate member position Applications are available at the County Administrator’s Office, located at 20 North Main Street, Room 263, Brooksville, FL 34601, by calling (352) 754-4002 or by visiting www.HernandoCounty.us/ Committees. Applications must be returned to the County Administrator’s Office no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019. All applicants must be residents and registered voters in Hernando County. Additionally, these are voluntary, non-paid positions and may be designated as an alternate member position. Contact the County Administrator’s Office at (352) 754-4002 for more information about a specific board or committee.

Women In Leadership Summit “This Girl is on Fire” Join the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce for the first annual Women in Leadership Summit to be held on Friday, June 14, from 8:00am – 4:30pm. This all day event features workshops focused on women empowerment and leadership strategies. In partnership with Business & Professional Women Hernando County and the Junior Service League of Brooksville.

Sponsored by Saint Leo University and Hernando Adult Education. Keynote Speaker: MEREDITH MASONY, Founder of “That’s Inappropriate” Hosted by: Live Oak Theatre Company in Brooksville, located at 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville Tickets on sale at $50 per person includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register at www. hernandochamber.com or for more information contact the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce @ 352-796-0697.

Hernando County Little Rock Cannery temporarily closed (Brooksville, FL) The Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department announce the temporary closure of the Hernando County Little Rock Cannery, located at 15487 Citrus Way in Brookville, while new management arrangements are being made by County administration. During this time, the Cannery’s phone number will no longer be in service. An announcement will be made when additional information is available.Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (352) 754-4031 or Recreation@HernandoCounty.us for additional information.

Continental Realty Corporation acquires Seven Hills Plaza BALTIMORE, MD (May 3, 2019) -- Continental Realty Corporation, a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, has announced the acquisition of Seven Hills Plaza, an 87,250 square foot shopping center located at 11160 Spring Hill Drive in Spring Hill, Florida for $9.8 million from GBR Properties, Inc. Positioned at the intersection of Spring Hill Drive and Mariner Boulevard, the shopping center features Planet Fitness and Walgreens, as well as national tenants such as GNC, T-Mobile, Subway and BB&T Bank.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ------Community Education Series Seminar Entitled “Managing Diabetes: Focus On Your Feet!”

Spring Hill, Florida – Oak Hill Hospital will continue its popular For Your Health Community Education Series with a seminar entitled, “Managing Diabetes: Focus On Your Feet!” on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Oak Hill Hospital GME Conference Center, 11307 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34613.

The seminar will be conducted by Dolfi Herscovici, Jr., DO, fellowship trained foot and ankle specialist. Those who live with diabetes know that the smallest issue – even a blister – can lead to big problems, such as a foot infection. Dr. Herscovici will discuss the causes of these issues as well as how to protect your feet. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session and attendees are encouraged to prepare their questions ahead of time.

A complimentary healthy meal will be available.

Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

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

Oak Hill Hospital Announces the Appointment of Austin Brown as Vice President of Operations Oak Hill Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Brown as Vice President of Operations.

Austin comes to Oak Hill Hospital from Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg where he recently served as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Brown began his career with Upstate Carolina Medical Center in Gaffney, South Carolina, where he served in various operational leadership roles while learning the importance of a community hospital. He then relocated to Crystal River, Florida to work at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center where he served as the COO and CEO. Mr. Brown holds a Master of Health Administration degree from the Medical University of South Carolina as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Clemson University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Citrus and was recognized as a Top Performer Under 40. In his spare time, you may find him spending time with his family, golfing, fishing, boating, traveling and attending sporting events.

--------SUMMER CAMPS: Looking for some fun and inexpensive ways to entertain the kids this summer? I’ve put together this year’s list of local options.

FREE basketball summer camp The Hernando County Parks and Recreation Department announces its partnership with Coach Michael Jones to host a FREE basketball camp on July 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon for kids ages 7 to 17 at Delta Woods Park, located at 3400 Deltona Boulevard in Spring Hill. Check in will begin at 8 a.m. Coach Jones will go over the rules, skills and mental aspects of the game of basketball during this camp. Spots are limited to the first 100 registrants.

Shirts will be provided to those who pre-register by July 10, 2019.

Contact (352) 754-4031 or visit www.HernandoCounty.us/Parks_Rec to register for or to find additional information on this camp.

SUMMER MOVIES Every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July at 10am. $1.50 admission and $1.50 drinks and popcorn. Here is the list for Beacon Cinemas in Brooksville June 11 & 13 Peter Rabbit June 18 & 20 Early Man June 25 & 27 Paddington 2 July 2 & 4 Sherlock Gnomes July 9 & 11 The Lego Movie 2 July 16 & 18 How to Train Your Dragon The Hidden World July 23 & 25 Wonder Park https://www.gtcmovies.com SpringHill 8 also offers the summer movie but their list isn’t up yet. You can check their website for movies, times, and prices www.touchstarcinemas.com KIDS BOWL FREE Head over to their website, plug in you state and select your city and they will give you a list of bowling alleys that participate. Both Strike City and Spring Hill lanes are part of the program. Each day any registers kid 15 and younger can bowl 2 free games. You do have to pay the cost of shoe rental. www.kidsbowlfree.com YMCA Summer Camp Programs also offer a wide variety for half and full day camps to allow your kid to burn off some energy and fight summer boredom. List of camps and how to register can be found on their website https://www.ymcasuncoast.org/summercamp

Temporary summer closure of Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Museum Chinsegut Hill Retreat and Museum will be closed to the public, with exception to existing scheduled events, beginning June 3, 2019 for scheduled summer maintenance and improvements to the property. It is anticipated to reopen to the public in fall of 2019. Property improvements will include the cottages, classroom and dining hall as well as the repair of the water tank and air conditioning.

The Boys & Girls Club of Hernando offers summer camps as well. The application can be found on their website https://bgchernando.org/news-events/2019summer-camp.html

Hernando Education Foundation is offering a summer STEAM program June 10- July 25, 2019 for grades 3-8. Call 352-544-6418 https://www.hernandoeducationfoundation.org Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers for a fee a Junior Lifeguard Camp June 17-21, and a Junior Ranger Camp June 24-28. Info and how to register can be found on their website https://weekiwachee. com/activities/ Hernando County Library- check out their calendar on their website to see all the cool events offered over the summer, for all ages. http://www.hcpl.lib.fl.us Michael’s Craft Store has 7 weeks of Camp Creativity. Each week a different themed one day, 2 hour class. Check out their website https://www.michaels. com/camp-creativity Joann Fabrics also offers camps for the kiddos https://www.joann.com/classes/ VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL This is where my kids have the most fun over the summer. A lot of churches in Hernando County offer VBS you just need to search their websites or give them a call. Here is a short list of known vacation bible schools.

Northcliffe Baptist Church June 10-14, 2019 from 8:30 am to noon. Signup online https://www. northcliffeonline.org/children/upcoming-kids-events/ spring Spring Hill Baptist Church June 17-21, 2019 from 9am to noon. Signup online https://vbspro.events/p/ events/springhillbaptistchurch Grace Community Church June 24-28, 2019 from 9am to noon contact by phone or email for more info: 818-909-5631 vbs@gracechurch.org Faith Evangelical Presbyterian June 10-14 from 9am to noon. Register online http://faithepc.net/Vacation_Bible_School/ Great Life Church July 15-19, 2019 There is a small fee for this camp $49 before June 15th and $59 after that date. But this is an all day VBS and they provide lunch and snacks. Register online https://www.greatlifechurch.com/vbs Live Oak Theatre Company Still has Openings for Its Beginner/Intermediate Summer Theatre Camp Brooksville, Florida – Live Oak Theatre still has openings for its Beginner/Intermediate Level Annual Summer Theatre Camp. (Advanced Camp is almost full.) 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.

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. (No child is turned away for the inability to pay.) Camp is open to children from age 7 through 18. There is special exception for younger ages based on an interview/ audition.

Space is limited!

For more information about Beginner/Intermediate Camp and to register, call the box office at 352-5930027 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.

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.

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.

tV’s Best Bets June 9-12 Sunday, June 9 TCM Remembers Doris Day TCM, beginning at 6am Turner Classic Movies remembers legendary actress and singer Doris Day, who passed away May 13 at the age of 97, with a 24-hour movie marathon.

Tennis: French Open: Men’s Final NBC, 9am Live The second Grand Slam tournament on the tennis calendar wraps up with the men’s singles final at Roland Garros. Spain’s Rafael Nadal conquered the French Open 11 times in his storied career.

Celebrity Family Feud ABC, 8pm Season Premiere!

Once again, celebrities, along with their families, go head-to-head in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people, for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice.

The 73rd Annual Tony Awards CBS, 8pm James Corden hosts Broadway’s biggest night — and TV faves Jeff Daniels (To Kill a Mockingbird) and Bryan Cranston (Network) duke it out for best actor in a play.

Burden of Truth: “The Rabbit Hole” The CW, 8pm Joanna (Kristin Kreuk) deals with the aftermath of a serious and dangerous invasion of her privacy.

Meanwhile, Billy (Peter Mooney) entertains his brother’s (guest star Andrew Chown) idea to save Millwood, and Gerrilyn (Jessica Matten) makes a drastic move.

Good Witch Hallmark Channel, 8pm Season Premiere!

In the Season 5 premiere, “The Forever Tree, Part 1,” the wedding of Cassie (Catherine Bell) and Sam (James Denton) is just days away, and the town of Middleton is preparing for the magical event.

The $100,000 Pyramid ABC, 9pm Season Premiere!

Michael Strahan again hosts this reboot of the classic game show as it enters Season 4.

Fear the Walking Dead: “The Hurt That Will Happen” AMC, 9pm Morgan (Lennie James) and Alicia (Alycia Debnam-Carey) meet a survivor and learn of a grave new walker threat. Meanwhile, the mission is put to the test when one of their own goes missing.

Elsewhere, Strand (Colman Domingo) makes contact.

Southern Charm New Orleans:

“Jewels and Bad Juju” Bravo, 9pm Reagan celebrates the grand opening of her jewelry store and reveals her new beau, but the group worries about how Jeff will react when he hears the news.

The Great Food Truck Race Food Network, 9pm Season Premiere!

The Great Food Truck Race is headed to the beach as host Tyler Florence welcomes nine new teams of truck operators for the adventure of a lifetime.

Big Little Lies HBO, 9pm Season Premiere!

After the deadly events of last season, the ladies of Monterey are hoping to move on. But questions soon arise, and the arrival of Celeste’s (Nicole Kidman) motherin-law (Meryl Streep) threatens to bring the women’s secrets into the open.

Secrets in the Sky: The Untold Story of Skunk Works History, 9pm In this two-hour special, Lockheed Martin opens its hangar doors and pulls back the veil on its cloak-anddagger “Skunk Works” program for the first time in the program’s 75year history.

Elton John: Ten Days That Rocked REELZ Channel, 9pm This two-hour documentary looks at legendary musician Elton John through the most powerful moments that molded his career and identity.

Legends of the Deep Science Channel, 9pm New Series!

In this four-episode series, Céline and Fabien Cousteau carry on their family’s famed legacy of underwater exploration as they set out to uncover tales from the sea that remain shrouded in mystery and secrecy.

Claws TNT, 9pm Season Premiere!

After the shocking season finale where Virginia (Karrueche Tran) took a bullet for Desna (Niecy Nash), the ladies quickly learn that the stakes couldn’t be higher in the casino world in Season 3.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Travel Channel, 9pm New Series!

Bruce Campbell (the Evil Dead films) hosts and executive produces this revival of the beloved series that looks at awe-inspiring talents, strange phenomena and mindboggling feats.

To Tell the Truth ABC, 10pm Season Premiere!

Anthony Anderson (black-ish) again hosts the reboot of the classic game show for its fourth season.

Anderson’s mother, Mama Doris, is also back as part of the fun.

NOS4A2: “The Graveyard of What Might Be” AMC, 10pm In the new episode “The Graveyard of What Might Be,” Vic (Ashleigh Cummings) meets Maggie (Jahkara Smith), a medium with more questions than answers. Charlie Manx (Zachary Quinto) visits Haverhill to seek The Shorter Way and finds that Vic’s school janitor, Bing (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson), is more than eager to help. sMothered TLC, 10pm New Series!

It has been said that there’s no stronger bond than the one between a mother and her child, but TLC’s newest series focuses on mothers and daughters who take that to the extreme. The series follows four mother/daughter duos who do everything together — from dressing in matching outfits and partying together to even sharing each other’s bathwater.

Monday, June 10 Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader Nickelodeon, 7pm New Series!

Hosted by John Cena, this new version of the hit game show follows the original premise — where adult contestants put their knowledge to the test by answering questions taken directly from elementary school curriculum and rely on a panel of precocious schoolchildren for help — to prove that they are smarter than a 5th grader.

Good Witch: “The Forever Tree, Part 2” Hallmark Channel, 8pm The magical series presents a new episode on a special night as Cassie (Catherine Bell) and Sam (James Denton) finally walk down the aisle.

Private Lives of the Monarchs: “George III & the Prince Regent” Smithsonian Channel, 8pm The story of England’s tragic “mad” King George III and his son, the Prince Regent, are forever intertwined, a tough and complicated relationship between father and son that would largely define them both.

The Code: “Smoke-Pit” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “Smoke-Pit,” Abe (Luke Mitchell) and Harper’s (Phillipa Soo) investigation into a Marine recruiter’s alleged misconduct may be derailed when the key witness refuses to testify.

Kate Plus Date TLC, 10pm New Series!

Kate Gosselin is back on the reality TV circuit. The tabloid-attracting mother of twins and sextuplets, whose famed reality series Jon & Kate Plus 8 came to a halt with her very public and contentious divorce, steps in front of cameras again to share her dating experiences...

A Haunting: “Wicked Eviction” Travel Channel, 10pm Tammy Shea, a single mother of three, relocates her family for a fresh start, but her dream turns into a nightmare when her family is antagonized by multiple entities. Desperate, Tammy finds a paranormal team who reveal the true evil in the home.

Tuesday, June 11 Soccer: FIFA Women’s World Cup: U.S. vs. Thailand FOX, 3pm Live Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and the U.S. Women’s National Team open their World Cup campaign against Thailand in this Group F match on FOX. The Big Interview With Dan Rather: “Boz Scaggs” AXS TV, 8pm Dan Rather talks with celebrated singer, songwriter and guitarist Boz Scaggs.

America’s Got Talent: “Auditions 3” NBC, 8pm The auditions continue as variety acts of all types and contestants of all ages audition for the chance to win the $1 million prize. The Golden Buzzer is back, but there are only three hits left for the lucky acts to go directly to the live shows in Los Angeles to compete for America’s vote.

Celebrating the Counterculture: The Films of 1969 TCM, beginning at 8pm The second evening of counterculture movie classics from 1969 includes Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Medium Cool, The Wild Bunch and more.

The 100: “Memento Mori” The CW, 9pm Diyoza (guest star Ivana Milicevic) learns more about the mysterious Children of Gabriel while Abby (Paige Turco) continues searching for a way to save Kane (guest star Henry Ian Kusick).

Animal Kingdom: “Man vs.

Rock” TNT, 9pm As Craig (Ben Robson) feels the pressure of pulling off Frankie’s (Dichen Lachman) increasingly complicated job, J (Finn Cole) grows frustrated with Mia (Sohvi Rodriguez). Deran (Jake Weary)

tries to get Pope (Shawn Hatosy) out of the house, and Smurf (Ellen Barkin) decides she needs answers.

Press Your Luck ABC, 10pm New Series!

Elizabeth Banks hosts this reboot of the classic game show that finds three contestants competing against each other by answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board. Contestants then use their spins to win cash and prizes while trying to avoid the infamous Whammy, who could take all of their winnings and leave them with nothing.

Texicanas: “Chapter 6: Text Mess” Bravo, 10pm Karla and her husband throw a Havana Nights-themed anniversary party for their night club, and it’s clear that Karla is still upset with Mayra.

Blood & Treasure: “The Brotherhood of Serapis” CBS, 10pm In the new episode “The Brotherhood of Serapis,” an unlikely ally reveals to Lexi (Sofia Pernas) that an Egyptian official has files that could lead her to Farouk (Oded Fehr).

Pose FX, 10pm Season Premiere!

Season 2 of FX’s groundbreaking drama series Pose flashes forward in time to 1990.

True Conviction: “John Is Calling” Investigation Discovery, 10pm When a 19-year-old college student working the night shift at a convenience store goes missing, residents of Sheridan, Wyo., are stunned.

Cheerleader Generation Lifetime, 10pm New Series!

Donna Martin, the cheerleading coach of Dunbar High School in Lexington, Ky., and her daughter, Ole Miss head cheerleading coach Ryan O’Connor, have the goal of being the first ever motherdaughter coaches to lead their respective competitive squads to national titles. But to raise the trophy, they’ll have to push their teams to new heights while dealing with the drama facing their high school and collegiate athletes.

America Unearthed: “Cave of Secrets” Travel Channel, 10pm Scott Wolter visits a mysterious cave in rural Pennsylvania that made headlines when it was discovered in the 1980s for reportedly having cultural connections to prerevolutionary America. Wolter’s investigation

leads to the discovery of a strange artifact that may be the remnants of a fraternal society that used the cave for rituals. During his search, Wolter interviews local historians and members of the community, learning that over time, the cave may have also been home to some of America’s most important historical events.

Most Expensivest Viceland, 10pm Season Premiere!

Grammy-winning superstar 2 Chainz continues his outrageous deep dive into the ever-expanding culture of excess.

Wednesday, June 12 Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese Netflix Also available in select theaters, Martin Scorsese’s film is described as “part documentary, part concert film, part fever dream” as it captures the troubled spirit of America in 1975 and the joyous music that Bob Dylan performed during the fall of that year.

Southern Charm: “In Sew Deep” Bravo, 8pm Kathryn and Danni leave the girls’ trip on frosty terms, as Cameran realizes she needs to get back to work.

MasterChef: “Gordon’s Mystery Box” FOX, 8pm The top 20 kick off their competition with an attempt to separate the chefs from the cooks: a quick-fire challenge that will test their culinary expertise. Then, in the first mystery box challenge of the season, which will send two people home, the contestants must create a dish inspired by Chef Gordon Ramsay.

Catfish: The TV Show MTV, 8pm Season Premiere!

Longtime host Nev Schulman will team up with a rotation of celebrity cohosts including Kamie Crawford, Tallulah Willis, Slick Woods, Elle King, Kimiko Glenn, Laura Perlongo and Justin Combs, who will help uncover a series of Catfish firsts, including a hopeful’s neverending chase of a catfish, two lovers being catfished by the same person, and a catfish who has apparently risen from the dead.

Married at First Sight: Match Me If You Can Lifetime, 8pm Get to know this season’s singletons before they meet, and marry, their spouses.

Card Sharks ABC, 9pm New Series!

Joel McHale hosts this reboot of the classic game show. Two

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Calendar of Events for this walk. Hike approximately 2 miles. Register to attend by calling (352) 754-6722. Program length 2 hours

June 7 Doggy Palooza at BeckyJacks Food Shack WHEN: June 7, 2019 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.

Visit BeckyJack’s Food Shack at www.facebook.com and at 8070 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee.

The Big Bug Hunt WHEN: Friday, June 7, 10am to 11am WHERE: 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, Description: At Chinsegut Conservation Center. Kids of all ages are welcome to come out and learn about the common insects found in our area and why they are important. After the short talk, Dr. William Lester will take the class outdoors to go on a bug hunt! Please wear comfortable, cool clothing and shoes for walking in the woods. Also bring water and mosquito repellent.

Chinsegut Conservation Center is located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Rd, Brooksville, June 8 The Great Florida BBQ Festival WHEN: June 8 at 11 AM – Jun 9 at 6 PM WHERE: Anderson Snow Sports Complex 1360 Anderson Snow Rd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Description: 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 YMCA Service Project - Growing for a Cause Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 8 AM – 11 AM Hernando County YMCA 1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida 34609 We are celebrating the YMCA’s 175th birthday with a day of action!!! In honor of the special occasion, Y’s across the country are planning service projects to engage members, program participants and neighbors to volunteer 175 minutes of their time and give back.

We are GROWING FOR A CAUSE and will be working on prepping our community garden.

Sign up at member services to help us with this beautification project !!! Drinks and snacks will be provided!

Spring Hill Farmers Market Stop in every Saturday from 10 A.M to 3 P.M all year long at the brand new location 3021 Commercial way, Spring Hill, Town Square Mall parking lot. Stop in and see all the talent your community offers, meet a variety of people, build new friendships, have a few laughs, make new memories, and to help everyone locally.

June 9 Brooksville Farmers Market A year-round open air market operated by the Hernando County Growers Association featuring produce, meats, seafood, plants, ornamentals, agriculture arts and crafts as well as agriculture household goods and animals. The Brooksville Farmers’ Market offers farmers and agricultural producers offer their finest.

Located in beautiful downtown Brooksville.

Sundays, 615 Hospital Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601 June 14 Night Hike WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2019 8pm – 10pm WHERE: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville Description This hike is for adults only. This will be a fast-paced hike off the beaten path to look for animals crossing trails, animal signs and other evening interests. Guide will provide all lighting necessary

players face off in a head-to-head elimination race where the winning player claims a $10,000 cash prize and a chance to turn that amount into a life-changing payday.

Marty Raney returns with his daughter Misty and his son Matt to help more families sharpen their homesteading skills and learn to survive off the grid.

Deal or No Deal CNBC, 9pm New Episodes!

Ten new episodes of the revived game show again feature Howie Mandel at the helm as host.

Lone Star Justice: “Cold as Ice” Investigation Discovery, 10pm A woman comes to the Smith County Sheriff’s department and begs Detective Joe Rasco to reopen the unsolved murder of her aunt.

First Responders Live FOX, 9pm New Series!

Emmy Award-winning television journalist Josh Elliott hosts this series from executive producer Dick Wolf that gives viewers a look inside the world and work of first responders.

Married at First Sight Lifetime, 9pm Season Premiere!

This season, the docuseries heads to Charlotte to join singles in holy matrimony with strangers they’ve never met. Helping each couple on their post-wedding journey are a panel of experts who created the four couples based on scientific matchmaking and will counsel and mentor each set of newlyweds throughout the experiment.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence Travel Channel, 9pm Season Premiere!

In the Season 2 premiere, newly uncovered documents and archival footage could prove that Nazi Germany’s so-called “wonder weapons,” with which they nearly won World War II, may have been sourced from an otherworldly craft that crashed in the Black Forest.

Match Game ABC, 10pm Season Premiere!

Alec Baldwin is back to host Season 4 of the reboot of the classic game show. The bawdy panel game features four contestants each week vying for a chance to win $25,000 as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-inthe-blank.

Best Room Wins: “Out on a Ledge” Bravo, 10pm Hunky designer Dan faces off against positive-minded Jinnie to see who can create the best modern rustic den. Along the way, Dan struggles to please his demanding homeowners while Jinnie sparks a massive construction project.

Homestead Rescue Discovery Channel, 10pm Season Premiere!

Expert craftsman and survivalist

Savage Builds Science Channel, 10pm New Series!

Former MythBusters star Adam Savage returns in this eight-part series that sees him taking on the biggest and baddest builds of his career.

Krypton Syfy, 10pm Season Premiere!

The Superman prequel series that follows the Man of Steel’s grandfather Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe) and events on the hero’s home planet two generations before its destruction returns for Season 2.

Alien Highway Travel Channel, 10pm New Series!

Former Colorado law enforcement officer Chuck Zukowski has researched and investigated UFOrelated incidents for over 30 years.

In this series, Chuck, together with his son Daniel and investigator Heather Taddy, pursues the cases that authorities ignore. In tonight’s premiere, the team travels to Utah to investigate a reported creature sighting outside of the infamous Skinwalker Ranch.

Younger TV Land, 10pm Season Premiere!

In Season 6, Kelsey (Hilary Duff) is leaning into her new role as publisher at the freshly minted Millennial Print, while Liza (Sutton Foster) and Charles (Peter Hermann) get acclimated to their new normal now that Charles is no longer running the business.

Thursday, June 13 Jinn Netflix New Series!

Netflix’s first Arabic-language original series follows a group of teenagers as their friendships and budding romances are tested when they unknowingly invite the supernatural forces of jinn into their world.

Soccer: FIFA Women’s World Cup: Group Stage FOX, beginning at 12pm Live FOX airs a FIFA Women’s World Cup doubleheader with Australia vs. Brazil in a Group C match, followed by South Africa vs. China PR in clash of Group B opponents.

Golf: U.S. Open: First Round FS1 & FOX, beginning at 12:30pm Live

GTC BEACON CINEMA 12961 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Women In Leadership Summit “This Girl is on Fire” Join the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce for the first annual Women in Leadership Summit to be held on Friday, June 14, from 8:00am – 4:30pm. This all day event features workshops focused on women empowerment and leadership strategies. In partnership with Business & Professional Women Hernando County and the Junior Service League of Brooksville.

Sponsored by Saint Leo University and Hernando Adult Education. Keynote Speaker: MEREDITH MASONY, Founder of “That’s Inappropriate” Hosted by: Live Oak Theatre Company in Brooksville, located at 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville Tickets on sale at $50 per person includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Register at www.hernandochamber.com or for more information contact the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce @ 352-796-0697.

Friday Night Live Concert Series WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2019 17)) to 2230 WHERE: 205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601-2613, Descripltion: Friday Night Live has become more than just a live music concert series. It’s thousands within the community coming together. It’s a city coming alive. You can feel it in the air.

Brooksville Main Street is working hard to bring these events to you so you can meet up with family, old friends, and even maybe even make some new ones. It’s about making memories, and revitalizing a city.

There will be live bands, food trucks, games in the park, a full bar, and even a Night Market at each of these events. The ‘Friday Night Live’ series was launched March 9th, 2018 and continues on the 2nd Friday of the month throughout the year. This family friendly event has FREE admission with event festivities scheduled to start at 5pm, and run until 10:30pm.

This year we have expanded our music set to include a 5pm set to focus on our hometown bands. So live music will now run until 10:30 pm! Featured entertainment to be released each month via our social media.

Be sure to like and follow the Brooksville Main Street Facebook page, and also visit our website: www.historicdowntownbrooksville.com to keep up with the latest events happening in downtown Brooksville. Looking to be a Friday Night Live sponsor?

Reach out to us directly at events@brooksvillemainstreet.org June 15 Community Baptist Church 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck Event WHEN: June 15, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Community Baptist church; 13132 citrus way in Brooksville.

Description: We will have police vehicles, fire engine , lineman truck, lifesouth blood mobile, live D.J. , inflatable water slide and bounce house, etc. We will also have a food truck and a $2 raffle for a 4 peraon 2 night vacation to daytona beach WITH a $100 food voucher. This is a free event.

Children in the WILD; Fairy Doors WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2pm – 3pm WHERE: Chinsegut Conservation Center 23212 Lake Lindsey Road Brooksville Description: Celebrate National Fairy Day which takes place June 24 by joining us to create a fairy door to take home. Invite a little fun and magic to your garden and take a walk through the Chinsegut gardens. Free program; register online or at (352) 754-6722 so we will have supplies for everyone. Program length approximately 1 hour Crankin’ Out Cancer WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 7:30am – 2:30pm WHERE: 14251 Powell Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609 Description: Please join SNUC Foundation, Inc. and Evom Lounge on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. for a family-friendly day of riding all while helping to find a cure.Register at http://www.RegisterCOC.com Celebrating Heroes: K9 Partners for Patriots WHEN: Saturday, 15 June 2019 from 18:00-22:00 WHERE: Blue Pelican Marina is located at 5000 Calienta St, Hernando Beach, Florida 34607 Description: Come out and celebrate our heroes! This is our annual party where we, as a community, sponsor a charity of choice! This year is K9 Partners for Patriots!

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Jane the Virgin: “Chapter NinetyThree” The CW, 9pm After Rafael (Justin Baldoni) witnesses Mateo’s (Elias Janssen) behavior at school, he wants to take a different approach to his treatment.

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The 119th U.S. Open Championship golf tournament takes place at famed Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. Brooks Koepka is two-time defending champion, and he’ll face the likes of Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Francesco Molinari. FS1 and FOX combine to televise the tournament through Sunday. iZombie: “Filleted to Rest” The CW, 8pm While investigating the murder of Eleanor Barba, a chef at a highend restaurant, Liv (Rose McIver) consumes her brain and becomes an unrelenting perfectionist who knows just how to break a person to their very core. Meanwhile, Major (Robert Buckley) is on a mission to find out who is betraying the commander.

Major League Baseball: Detroit vs. Kansas City (at Omaha) ESPN, 8pm Live The Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers play at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb., site of the College World Series.

Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta WE tv, 9pm Season Premiere!

This season, R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea “Drea” Kelly and her three children move back to Atlanta and are breaking their silence in a buzzing child support battle. Also, a violent night between rapper Bow Wow and his then-girlfriend Kiyomi sends Atlanta police rushing to the scene where they are arrested and charged with battery.

Life in Pieces: “Four Short Fairy Tales” CBS, 9:30pm In the new episode “Four Short Fairy Tales,” the family tries their best to hide their horrified reactions when Tim (Dan Bakkedahl) gets a toupee.

Abby’s: “The Fish” NBC, 9:30pm Series Finale!

The new comedy ends after one season tonight. When Bill (Nelson Franklin) admits to the group that he has Padres season tickets behind home plate that he lost in his divorce, the gang forces him to invite his ex-wife to the bar to reclaim the tickets.

Elementary: “Red Light, Green Light” CBS, 10pm Series star Jonny Lee Miller directed the new episode “Red Light, Green Light,” in which an explosion at a traffic stop puts Holmes (Miller) and Watson (Lucy Liu) on two separate tracks of investigation as they try to determine whether gangs or terrorists were behind the attack.

Baskets FX, 10pm Season Premiere!

Big changes are underway for the Baskets family as the comedy returns for Season 4. After 49

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We will have Borderline Band performing live music, FREE bounce house for children, and of course FOOD! Here is some more info on K9 Partners for Patriots: they are helping Veterans Win The War Against Suicide, Depression, and Anxiety by bringing a measure of peace, functionality, and service dogs to veterans facing a war all over again as they cope with anxieties born of service-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and/ or military sexual trauma (MST). Blue Pelican Marina is located at 5000 Calienta St, Hernando Beach, Florida 34607 For more information: https://k9partnersforpatriots.com/ Blues-In Cruise In BRAND NEW MONTHLY EVENT COMING TO DOWNTOWN BROOKSVILLE Presented by Brooksville Main Street and Hernando County Growers’ Association Brooksville Blues-In Cruise-In When: 3rd Saturday of every Month Time: 5 pm to 9 pm Location: 20 North Main Street in front of Hernando County Courthouse FREE ADMISSION June 22 Homosassa River Fireworks Festival and Poker Run WHEN: Saturday, 22 June 2019 from 08:00-23:00 WHERE: Riverside Resort in Homosassa

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years, Chip (Zach Galifianakis) decides it’s finally time to move out of his mom’s (Louie Anderson) place. But even with the help of Martha (Martha Kelly) and a life coach, he learns that leaving the nest is hard.

Friday, June 14 Absentia Amazon Prime Video Season Premiere!

Stana Katic returns as FBI agent Emily Byrne, who survived a sixyear abduction.

Too Old to Die Young Amazon Prime Video New Series!

This gripping noir drama from Drive filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn explores the criminal underbelly of Los Angeles by following the existential journey of killers as they strive to become samurai.

Marvel’s Jessica Jones Netflix Season Premiere!

The last Marvel Comics-inspired series to air original episodes on Netflix returns for a third and final season. When Jessica (Krysten Ritter) crosses paths with a highly intelligent psychopath, she and Trish (Rachael Taylor) must repair their fractured relationship and team up to take him down. But a devastating loss reveals their conflicting ideas of heroism and sets them on a collision course that will forever change them both.

Murder Mystery Netflix Original Film!

When a cop (Adam Sandler) finally takes his wife (Jennifer Aniston) on a long-promised European trip, a chance meeting on the flight gets them invited to an intimate family gathering aboard the superyacht of elderly billionaire Malcolm Quince. When Quince is murdered, the couple becomes the prime suspects in a modern-day whodunit.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: “The Other Thing” ABC, 8pm Sarge has May; Altarah has Daisy, Enoch and Simmons; and now, there are two planets that need saving.

American Ninja Warrior: “Oklahoma City City Qualifiers” NBC, 8pm In Oklahoma City, competitors will face up to six challenging obstacles, including Diving Boards and Coconut Climb, which are new to the course this year.

American Masters: “Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life” PBS, 9pm Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally’s six groundbreaking decades in theater.

The film delves into McNally’s pursuit of love and inspiration, LGBTQ activism, triumph over addiction, and the power of the arts to transform society.

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16 Shots Showtime, 9pm This documentary examines the 2014 shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke and the coverup that ensued.

Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup WE tv, 9pm Season Premiere!

The new season follows five returning couples who fans have grown to know and love — or love to hate — as they face parole restrictions, temptation and turbulence in their lives outside of prison walls. Will these troubled lovebirds break old habits with the support of their loved ones? Or will they break the rules and land back in the clink?

Just Roll With It Disney Channel, 9:35pm New Series!

This inventive new series combines improvisational comedy with a traditional family sitcom.

Portals to Hell: “Strawberry River Inn” Travel Channel, 10pm Season Finale!

Season 1 ends with Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman investigating a haunted bed and breakfast neighboring the mysterious Skinwalker Ranch in northeast Utah.

PBS Previews: “Country Music” PBS, 10:30pm Meet the filmmakers and go behind the scenes of Country Music, the sweeping new series from director Ken Burns.

Los Espookys HBO, 11pm New Series!

SNL creator Lorne Michaels and Fred Armisen are executive producers of this hilarious and unique half-hour comedy created

by Armisen, Julio Torres and Ana Fabrega. Primarily in Spanish with English subtitles (and occasionally in English with Spanish subtitles), the series follows a group of friends who turn their love for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to those who need it in a dreamy Latin American country where the strange and eerie are just part of daily life. Fabrega and Torres star, with Armisen in a recurring guest role.

Saturday, June 15 Soccer: FIFA Women’s World Cup: Group Stage FS1 & FS2, beginning at 9am Live The FIFA Women’s World Cup continues with a pair of Group E matches: Netherlands vs.

Cameroon on FS1 and, this afternoon, Canada vs. New Zealand on FS2.

“Men in Black” Father’s Day Marathon Comedy Central, beginning at

1:30pm With Men in Black: International now in theaters, get caught up on the MIB franchise with minimarathons of Men in Black and Men in Black II on Saturday and Sunday.

Major League Baseball: Arizona at Washington FS1, 4pm Live The Arizona Diamondbacks are at the Washington Nationals for the third game of a four-game set at Nationals Park.

Back of the Net Disney Channel, 8pm Original Film!

Star student Cory Bailey (Sofia Wiley) heads to Sydney to embark on a semester at sea aboard a research vessel, but when she lands in Australia, she inadvertently boards the wrong bus, misses the boat and winds up at Harold Soccer Academy.

Tempting Fate Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

Alyssa Milano stars as Gabby, a mother of two whose pictureperfect marriage to Elliott (Steve Kazee) is jeopardized when she meets Matt (Zane Holtz), a handsome and wildly successful younger man. What begins as a business opportunity soon leads Gabby to make a decision that has life-changing consequences.

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When Lily (Heather Hemmens), the executive producer of a popular wedding reality show, returns to her college town to film an episode where three couples plan and execute their nuptials for a potential prize of $50,000, she discovers that one of the show’s grooms-tobe is Scott (Cornelius Smith Jr.), her old college beau. As Lily and Scott spend time together in the week leading up to the on-camera wedding, the spark between them is rekindled.

Death in the Bayou: The Jennings 8 Investigation Discovery, 10pm This four-part special begins with two parts tonight and concludes with two parts tomorrow night. It explores the killings of eight women in Jennings, Louisiana, between 2005 and 2009. With a few suspects but no one ever charged, the unsolved cases remain a source of fear and frustration in the community. Now, tired of waiting for justice, one victim’s family takes viewers deep inside their search for answers, revealing the dark underbelly of this small Southern town.

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Hernando County prep football thoughts heading into the summer

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS WRITER

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.

Spring football brought upon us a lot of questions and answers for the public Hernando has some new schools within Hernando pieces to keep in place County. As expected, the top teams remain steady where they’re at. We take a closer look at what has transpired throughout the spring and what to watch for heading into what will be a busy off-season for prep football in Florida.

Nature Coast has a quarterback battle ongoing

Unnatural Predators I spotted me a cat today out in the woods. I was out in the middle of the Croom Wildlife Management Area doing a little poking around for a potential standsite for the upcoming deer season when I seen him. That cat was out on the edge of a small palmetto field, fronting a thick stand of pines and slipping along in a half-crouch as he hunted. Now, it wasn’t what you may have expected; it wasn’t a bobcat nor a not so common panther, it was a tabby.

All eight pounds of gray and black striped muscle and sinew.

To be sure, he was nobody’s pet. Rather, a descendent of some long ago discarded family favorite gone wild. I wasn’t too shocked to see the rascal on the hunt, because sadly, it’s not too uncommon of a sight. Well, maybe not too common in the midst of such a large forest, but along the periphery of these wild places and all throughout rural America and on up into the suburbs.

Many of you may believe it’s no big deal, but truly it is.

As I prepare for another long weekend in the Everglades hunting pythons, invasive species have really been on my mind, so watching that tabby hunt…. it piqued my curiosity to know what an impact feral cats have on our native wildlife. I tell you folks, I was shocked at what I’ve uncovered about them. I was already aware that they will make quick work of killing off a nest of baby bunnies and any ground nesting birds, but some of the facts of domestic feline predation, as gathered by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife surely opened my eyes.

According to studies conducted in 2010, in conjunction with the United States Herpetoculture Alliance, it has been estimated that little Mittens and his pals are responsible for the deaths of four-hundred and eighty million birds annually and are actually responsible for seventy different species of birds to have gone extinct in our country. That saddens me greatly!

So, what’s the answer? Honestly, I just don’t know. I can’t in

impress during the spring game against George Jenkins. This battle between Sykora and Burnett will carry into the summer.

It seems like the rich got richer when Vaughn Sykora transferred from Weeki Wachee to Nature Coast Technical after the 2018 season, but now the former is battling last year’s starter Fabian Burnett, who guided the Sharks to the Class 5A, Region 2 championship game. Both quarterbacks had their chances to

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Coral Springs Charter team that eventually became the Class 5A state champions when they defeated Marianna 7-2 in the state final.

The Panthers only lost one game all season and their dominance throughout the state of Florida can not be denied.

This Hernando team will be remembered for perseverance towards the end of the season, as the Leopards were stunned at Tom Varn Park in the Class 5A, District

good conscious take to the field and hunt them as I would a coyote or python. Bt, there are spay and neuter programs set up whereby if you can catch the strays, they will pick them up, sterilize them and re-release them back to the catch site.

Not a short-term fix, but at least they won’t be reproducing.

I think the only way to assist in lowering such a detrimental impact on our native wildlife, without doing harm to the ktties, is to simply educate each other. Share with your neighbors and family members who may be cat lovers and encourage them to keep their pets contained.

Two things we know about Hernando heading into the off-season. One we know the Leopards’ defense will be a tough unit, as they held Groveland South Lake to zero points in Hernando’s 7-0 spring ball win. The second thing is Hernando will have to find out more about themselves over the summer through 7-on-7 leagues and tournaments, as the Leopards will need to create some continuity on offense.

Weeki Wachee Senior David Richards recovers in an offense push through Calvary’s defense during a spring scrimmage game. Photo by Alice Mary Herden.

Weeki Wachee a work in progress

during the 2018 season.

Central scored 34 points against a Dunedin squad Central looks much that faced tough compeimproved tition in Pinellas County.

The Bears pulling off a Now Central will need to victory at all is a huge im- carry that confidence into provement for a club that the off-season and hope was shutout several times to bring that into the 2019 campaign.

7 championship game when Cypress Creek upended the hometown club 7-5. It looked to be an epic collapse of sorts, as Hernando seemed to be in full control before giving up the lead late.

Instead of bowing out early in the postseason, the Leopards went on the road to Orlando to face Bishop Moore and knocked off the Hornets 4-0. It set up a rematch against Cypress Creek in the region semifinals and Hernando was able to narrowly come away with an 8-7 victory. It ended up being another road victory

Sure, nobody I’d wager, likes to clean a litterbox, but each time they release old Garfield outdoors, they are releasing a very proficient predator into their local ecosystem. I understand the loving, heartfelt arguments that folks will claim, “My cat would never do that!”

All I can counter such a statement with is that you can’t undo a few hundred-thousand years of evolutionary instinct, no matter how sweet they are or how quickly they respond to a can opener.

I am a hunter and I do harvest from the wildlife, so it may be hard for many to understand my deep

when Hernando headed north to defeat Santa Fe 1-0 that helped the dream of reaching states become a reality.

Another great season from pitcher Ali Shenefield helped Hernando’s cause all year long and the senior will be sorely missed pitching on the mound. The Leopards’ right-hander boasted an earned run average of 0.92 and her record is 25-4 with 26 complete games she pitched in.

She also helped herself at the plate and had a batting average of .467 with 43 hits and two home runs.

love of all of the wild things, both big and small. Protect our birds, bunnies, and other small critters. If you find your neighborhood or local forests haunted by feral felines, be pro-active and do something.

Call a trapper, get em fixed or trap and relocate them yourself to a shelter, but please get involved.

As always, if you have any feedback, suggestions or even just want to share a good hunting story, give me a shout at Toby@HernandoSun. com. God bless and good hunting!

Feral cats are responsible for 70 species of birds to have gone extinct in our country.

loss to Clearwater Calvary Christian in the spring and the Hornets will need to continue working on the offense during the summer.

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

The Hornets are transitioning from a pass-oriented team to a run-first club under the direction of new head coach Chris Cook.

Weeki Wachee wasn’t able to score in its 40-0 It was quite the season to remember for Hernando softball and for a Leopards’ program that has come so close year in and year out towards reaching states, they finally were able to make the trip to Dodgertown.

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

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Dixie Youth League T-ball tourney

By ALICE MARY HERDEN HERNANDO SUN WRITER

Dixie Youth League held their season district T-ball tournament at Ernie Wever Youth Park in Brooksville.

The kids began the tournament on Saturday, June 1st ending Wednesday, June 5 with a final fight for the district championship. Each day these teams are moving through bracket positions in hopes of winning that District 6 championship title.

The contenders are Brooksville, Spring Hill, Temple Terrace, San Antonio, South Lake, and Wildwood.

Saturday results: Spring Hill 38 Wildwood 17 San Antonio 34 Temple Terrace 13 Brooksville 30 South Lake 9 Sunday results: Spring Hill 23 San Antonio 13 Wildwood 33 Temple Terrace 19 Spring Hill 23 Brooksville 20 Wildwood 38 South Lake 36

Final Results - next week!

Brooksville t-ballers align on the field during introductions. Brooksville competed against South Lake Saturday during the district tournament being held at Ernie Wever in Brooksville.

LEFT: South Lake first baseman Ryan Hogan attempts to catch a fly ball.

LEFT: Brooksville Colton Purdue receives a hand slap from his coach after adding another run against South Lake.

Wildwood Zack Yest shortstop attempts to get the ball as Spring Hill Jadien Edwards eyes up third base.

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Spring Hill Jaiden Edwards show some excitement for the game to begin against Wildwood Saturday during the district tournament being held at Ernie Wever in Brooksville.

Spring Hill t-baller Alex Avramides attempts to catch a fly ball towards first base.

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On Saturday, May 5, 2018 the Little Lady Cafe was destroyed by an electrical fire. It reopened on July 30, 2018. The community came together to help Rory Steele and the Little Lady Cafe recover from the disaster. The inside of the restaurant was gutted and restored.

When the Little Lady Cafe had just reopened they received a stone painted with their iconic front porch. The artist dropped the stone and cracked it as it was being sealed. The artist glued it back together and wrote, “My thoughts were it was like the Little Lady Cafe being restored by the glue, that is your determination.” Rory treasures the gift.

Since they reopened they have held a number of community events including: Networking At Noon, Business And Break-

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D#10319778 – Nova is a beautiful tan and white female Terrier mix, approximately 7 months old and weighs 35 lbs. She was found sitting in front of a house gate in Brooksville when she was brought into shelter care. Nova is a playful, active young gal looking for a family that can channel her energy with fun and exciting activities. She is also sweet and loving and hopes to find her furever home very soon. Nova is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

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BY ROCCO MAGLIO HERNANDO SUN CO-FOUNDER

D#10319654 – Summer is a lovely brown and white female German Sheppard/ Beagle mix, approximately 5 1/2 years old. Her owner is no longer able to care for her due to a debilitating illness, nor is her owner's extended family. Summer was timid and fearful upon intake, but has shown she likes to play with her toys as well as the doggie pool in the spree area. She's looking for a quiet, peaceful home, and one preferably one without cats. Maybe that home will be with you! Summer is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

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plus some grants from local groups including the United Way. The ministry, each month, provides more than 50,000 meals and approximately 1,200 nights of shelter.

“In order for us to continue making our services and programs available to these extra homeless people, we need help,”said Chamberlin. “That is why

fast, and a Saturday Morning Market.

These events are helping to revitalize downtown Brooksville by building a community of business owners as well as bringing more people downtown.

On Saturday June 1, 2019 they held Team Nichols All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast Event. A portion of the morning sales went to help a little girl named Baylor and her family in their quest for a miracle.

The Little Lady Cafe is located between the County Courthouse and water tower in Little Lady Cafe owner Rory Steele and server Sue McCoy. downtown Brooksville. Their address is 13 S Brooksville Ave. Open 7 days a week from 6am to 2:30pm serving breakfast and lunch items. including home style southern food along with wraps, burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

The Little Lady Cafe is a timeless homeAn artist painted this rock, but dropped it and town cafe. It would the rock cracked as it was being sealed. The artist be easy to imagine it glued it back together and says it symbolizes the existing exactly as it is cafe’s determination. LEFT: A post fire cafe special 70 years ago. offered the day we visited.

we are spearheading a new fundraising drive to reach out to as many people as possible to donate as much as they can.”

Chamberlin explained there are lots of ways people can help homeless men, women and children to benefit from the mission.

“Cash donations are always appreciated but I encourage everyone to also patronise and donate to our thrift stores,”he said.

When you shop at Jericho Road Thrift Stores, you are helping support the entire ministry. The stores are receiving new items everyday so you’ll always find something new each time you visit.

All Jericho Road thrift stores are open until 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.

Jericho Road Ministries is not just about providing food and accommodation for those in need. It also provides

longterm assistance in helping individuals restore their lives. Called the New Life program, it provides counselling and classes on how to deal with addiction, anger management, GED preparation, and resume and job planning.

Chapel services are available for spiritual needs.

“This is why we’re different, said Chamberlin. “We are helping them make an investment to their future.”

"If you can help our ministry, you’re helping those who are struggling with dire circumstances to get back on their feet and therefore become a productive member of our community,”he said.

Donations can be sent to Jericho Road Ministries, Inc. PO Box 864, Brooksville, FL 34605 or become a Jericho Road Ministries partner by using the form below.

Become a Jericho Road Ministries Partner Jericho Road Ministries Inc. serves the hungry, homeless and hurting of Hernando Co. We provide over 1,000 nights of shelter per month and over 50,000 meals per month. Through generous supporters like you we care for those most in need. Help us show the love of Christ by supporting becoming a Jericho Partner. Please mail this back or call us at (352) 799-2912.

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D#10319733 – Ransom is a handsome black & white Terrier mix, approximately 1 ½ years old and weighs 48 lbs. He was found wandering in a Spring Hill neighborhood when he was brought into shelter care.

Ransom is a very friendly young boy and looking for a family he can grow in to.

Upon impound he was very lean, so staff has been working to put some additional weight on him. Just look at that picture! Doesn’t he look great? Ransom is an active dog so will need plenty of exercise and other activities to channel his energy. He will be so happy to meet you in the spree area with the volunteers to show you his favorite toys.

Ransom is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

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 352796-5062, or AC@hernando. fl.us.

About Pastor Andrew Chamberlin of Jericho Road Ministries

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The new Executive Director of Jericho Road Ministries holds a Masters in Divinity and a Masters of Business Administration from Liberty University.

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He has been pastoring for more than 11 years and worked for two years at a rescue mission.

Andrew Chamberlin is married and has 3 children. He lives in Hernando County.

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More winners will be published in upcoming issues. We are asking winners to email us at readerschoice@hernandosun.com to request a certificate and/or banner digital artwork.

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Many of us use devices long after they are no longer supported. The electronics still work, but the manufacturers have stopped putting out new software releases. This means that a potential security hole will not be patched and these devices can put your whole network at risk.

Ransomware can quickly spread to other devices on your network once it is inside. A newspaper recently lost a large amount of data when one of the computers on their network downloaded ransomware. The ransomware quickly spread to shared drives and then all the other computers on the network. The ransomware encrypted all the backups.

Ransomware can easily spread like this on a home network. If you give an outdated phone or tablet to your kids, you have novice users with unprotected devices. If you are using the insecure devices, the risks can be the same.

A good precaution, if you don’t have a lot of visitors, is to put these less secure devices on your guest network. The advantage of using the guest network for these devices is that it is usually set up to only connect to the Internet, not other devices on the network.

Your normal network is configured to allow sharing so you can send data to other devices to print, cast to your TV, or add data to a network drive or other computer. If an infected device is on your guest network it should be limited in the damage that it can cause.

This also applies to IoT (Internet of Things) devices. If it does not need to connect with other devices on your network you may want to add it to your guest network. This will protect your other devices in case the IoT device is compromised.

Many of these devices have notoriously poor security.

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Brooksville resident celebrates 100th birthday

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by SARAH NACHIN Hernando Sun Reporter

According to statistics only approximately 1 in 5,000 people in the United States live to be 100.

Brooksville resident Elizabeth (Betty) Parayzak reached this milestone and joined this select group of centenarians last Friday, May 31, 2019. To celebrate this momentous occasion, staff at Heron Pointe Health and Rehabilitation, where she lives, threw a birthday bash for her. Many of Betty’s fellow residents attended the party where they enjoyed sandwiches, beverages and birthday cake. Louie Fortunato, a local singer, entertained the crowd with hits from the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Betty’s cousins, Ada Burke and Bob Curl, flew in from Ohio for the occasion. Bob’s son, Chris, who lives in Oldsmar, was also there to celebrate, along with Betty’s only daughter, Susan.

Betty was born May 31, 1919 in Columbus, Ohio, just after the end of the first World War. She had one sister. Her

father was in the coal business. Her cousin, Ada, who is ninety-seven years old, herself, recalls the fun they had together on her parent’s farm near Columbus.

“We used to go swimming in the creek nearby,” Ada recalled.

“We also liked playing with paper dolls that were hand-made by Betty’s mother. She was quite an artist.”

Both their mother’s were accomplished seamstresses and made all of the girls’ clothes.

Although, they grew up during the depression, there was always plenty to eat because of being on a farm.

Betty graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Elementary Education, but got married soon after and never pursued a teaching career. Her husband was in advertising. In 2012 Betty moved to Florida.

When asked to what she attributes her longevity, Betty replied, “My mother lived a long life.

I find lots of things to do. I enjoy myself all the time.”

She states that the most interesting things she’s seen over the past one hundred years are all the conveniences we have now.

Betty’s daughter, Susan, remarked, “I told my mom several years ago that we would be sitting here one day celebrating her hundredth birthday.

She said, ‘No way, no way’ and I said, ‘All I want is to be with you on your hundredth birthday.’ “ Ann Washington, Social Service Director and a nurse at Heron Pointe spearheaded the birthday celebration. She spoke about Betty and how active she is.

“She enjoys playing Bingo. She attends all the activities and enjoys roaming around the building and parking her wheelchair in front of the window so she can watch the birds. She always talks about her daughter, Susan. She’s a joy to have as a resident here and it’s a blessing to be in the presence of someone who is one hundred years old.”

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Brooksville resident Elizabeth (Betty) Parayzak prepares to cut her 100th birthday celebration cake at a special party held May 31, 2019.

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Back row (L-R) Ada Burke, Bob Curl, Chris Curl; Front row (L-R) Susan Parayzek, Betty Parayzek

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Debbie Druzbick retires after 25 years “If you need me, I’ll be at the beach”

BY JESSICA WILLIAMS HERNANDO SUN WRITER

“It’s all about feeling that they are a part of something. That every person here means something to someone else at The Enrichment Center program,” Debbie Walker - Druzbick said. As she talked about those who are a part of her program she remarked, “we are family here.”

Druzbick’s last day as the Director of The Enrichment Center Programs was Friday, May 31, 2019, as she retires after 25 years with the non-profit organization.

Since 1994 she has provided unconditional love and service to thousands of residents in need, in multiple communities across Hernando County.

Although born and raised as a Kentucky girl, she moved to Florida after falling in love with the area due to multiple family vacation trips, growing up. Debbie also moved to Hernando County as a single mom, seeking the best education for her two young children in 1989.

Instantly, she became actively involved in the community by coaching Hernando County’s first all girls soccer team in the early 1990s.

It was in 1984, that Hernando County sought out an organization that could provide community services to senior adults. In the mid 1980s, there were extremely limited options for seniors to receive help in the area. As a result, The Enrichment Centers program was born.

In 1994, Debbie joined the Enrichment Center

— Debbie Walker Druzbick

Board of Directors. In 2001, she became Assistant Director, and in 2005 Debbie she was appointed as Director of The Enrichment Centers program. This year, she completes a 25 year career with the Enrichment Centers program.

“We are a living history book,” she proudly said as she began to tell of the many stories that have walked through her door over the years. From retired doctors who congregate among one another. To aircraft pilots who share their experiences over coffee. While the farmers exchange conversation over crops and farm land. The retired attorneys discuss their proud achievements.

The quilters sit and giggle over their sewing machines with the crochet ladies who knit nursery hats for the hospital’s newest arrivals in the NICU. Over 30,000 veterans from WWII and even WAC (Women’s Army Corps) have come to be a part of the program since the 1980s.

“We have many people we help from all walks of life,” Debbie stated.

“Recently I attended a funeral of a gentleman who was with us for a long time. He was a well-known puzzler with us. He was very good at putting them together. You see, we have puzzles mounted on walls from members who have invested a lot of time in them.”

She continued, “This particular gentleman was a Marine Veteran. He was 93 years old when he died. At his funeral, his daughter unexpectedly approached me.

She told me he wanted to

call me at 2:00am to tell me how much The Enrichment Center had meant to him,” Debbie recounted.

“This is why I get up in the morning,” many members have said over the years.

As senior adults reach a certain age, it is easy for them to feel isolated and secluded from the outside world. Family may live far away and/or stay very busy with their own lives. Longlife friends begin to pass away. Feelings of loneliness can easily take over and threaten conditions of depression. It’s important they feel that they matter.

That they serve a purpose.

“That’s what happens here,” Debbie stated.

The Enrichment Centers program is not a government-based entity, rather it is a nonprofit organization.

Over 200 volunteers are involved with the program, covering all 3 centers located in Hernando County.

(1.) Brooksville Enrichment Center, 17222 Hospital Blvd., Medical Art Building, Ste. 120, Brooksville, FL 34601 (352)-544-6022 (2.) Springhill Enrichment Center, 10441 Quality Dr. Medical Arts Building, Ste. 105, Spring Hill, FL 34509 (352)-684-7568 (3.) Hernando County Mining Association, 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd.

Brooksville, FL 34601 (352)-544-5900

Last year, when Ridge Manor Assisted Living Center flooded, Hernando County Mining Association sheltered the residents for 6 weeks. The facility can shelter up to 528 persons (full capacity). It is a $1.5

Debbie, center, with Dell O Barnes, Sr., incoming Enrichment Center director.

million dollar project that provides shelter during unexpected emergencies, fully equipped and generated with showers and basic necessities. Debbie advised that they also work with a local veterinarian (when having to shelter for emergencies) to assist with pets.

When asked what has been the most challenging circumstances during her career at the Enrichment Centers Program, Debbie’s responses were heart-wrenching: “Limited income seniors,” she replied.

“We have had senior adults whose monthly income is only $458.00 per month. The average income can be near $750.00 per month for our senior adults.

But we do try our best to find avenues to compensate for the shortfall of their unfortunate financial situations.”

Yet, there has been another challenge. A more heartbreaking one that she has come across more times that she can count.

“We have come across senior adults who have had adult children who have

cleaned out their bank accounts. This was due to the senior adult signing a Power of Attorney releasing all assets to their adult children. And what happens is, some adult children will take every dime from them. And there’s nothing that can be done because the senior adult had mental capacity (of sound mind) when he/she signed the Power of Attorney.”

In these situations, Debbie and her staff of volunteers have contacted local authorities but due to the fact the senior adult made the sound choice to sign the legal document (Power of Attorney), there is not much that can be done in those circumstances. Although limited, Debbie and her staff do everything they can to help.

In addition, another shortfall that senior adults experience is means for transportation. Especially home-bound seniors.

“There are times we arrange a carpool type of schedule where if we have staff members who live in that area, we can pick up that senior adult,” she said.

There is no doubt the Enrichment Centers program has been a blessing to countless people in need, in Hernando County. The program will continue to thrive under the direction of the new Director, Dell O. Barnes Sr. (who has been a board member since 2006 and is very familiar with the established networking of sources in the community).

Debbie wrote the following words to Enrichment Center members, “...I wish you a day of happiness and perfection...

Little bite-size pieces of perfection That give you the funny feeling that the Universe is smiling on you, Holding you so gently because you are someone special and rare.

I wish You a day of Peace, Happiness and Joy. Thank you for being part of my family in such an ENRICHING way.

The World is a brighter place because of you!

If you need me-I will be at the Beach!

Love ya-DEBBIE May 2019”

2019 HURRICANE SEASON

Expert advice on tree work in preparation for hurricane season

BY DONNA SNAPP HERNANDO SUN WRITER

When asked which trees are vulnerable to a hurricane, Oliver Bevins of Bevins Tree & Crane Service said, “Every kind of tree is vulnerable in a hurricane. If a homeowner is concerned about a tree, perhaps it threatens the house, the power lines or could block the driveway, the best thing to do is call a tree expert.

I recommend getting a certified arborist to look at the tree. We have one on staff. A certified arborist can tell if a tree is diseased or weakened even if it looks healthy and can advise the homeowner on how to protect himself and his property.”

“Tree work is dangerous. We put safety first. I’ve spent countless hours in classes on safety and I pay my staff to attend them as well. Tree work is not the place to go Cheap Charlie.”

Bevins started helping his dad as a child in the family logging business in the Adirondacks in New York. He felled his first tree at the age of

twelve. By the time he left his dad’s company in his early twenties, he was adept at scaling tall trees and working a chainsaw.

“Sometimes I get applicants who say they have experience.

I can tell if they do or not by how they handle a chainsaw.”

When Bevins first started his business in Brooksville, he did a lot of logging work. He also chased storms, Hurricane David in Homestead and Hurricane Frances in North Carolina.

Oliver Bevins Crane & The Oliver Bevins crane in action with Bevins in the Tree Service has had bosun chair during a tree operation. a 5 Star rating on Yelp for many years so his Brooksville business now keeps him close to home. He does very Bevins little logging these days with a felled but always recycles as tree much wood as possible.

Oliver Bevins is also the pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Brooksville. His tree business and pastor’s duties require him to be flexible but he loves what he does. He lives with his wife and youngest son in Brooksville.

Southwest Florida Water Management District Q & A with Jerry Mallams (Operations & Land Management Bureau Chief)

Q: What does the District do to prepare for hurricane season?

A: Year-round, the District operates 81 water-control structures in its 16-county area. These structures assist with flood protection, manage lake water levels and prevent saltwater from flowing up freshwater streams and creeks.

To prepare for hurricane season, staff conduct annual hurricane readiness checks of all the District’s structures to ensure they are working properly. This includes making certain all structure gates are functioning correctly and that each emergency generator is working and fully fueled.

Q: What is a critical structure?

A: Some of our flood control structures are considered critical structures, such as the structures associated with the Tampa Bypass Canal facility.

This facility routes flood water from the Hillsborough River around the cities of Tampa and Temple Terrace, providing protection from river flooding. Used in 2004 during Hurricane Jeanne, the canal system diverted more than 200 billion gallons of water, sparing homes and businesses along the lower Hillsborough River from flooding. Due to the important flood protection role these structures play, the annual hurricane readiness checks are critical.

Q: How are the structures operated?

are equipped with remote control capability that allows staff members to open and close gates as appropriate to assist with flood protection.

Q: What actions does the District take during an active storm threat?

A: During an active storm threat, District officials activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to monitor tropical storms and hurricanes.

Depending on the level of activation, the District will mobilize appropriate emergency personnel to report to the EOC for extended shifts. Staff will monitor and document water levels and operate water control structures on water bodies throughout the District’s 16– county area as needed. EOC officials will maintain direct communications with the state and affected county EOCs and distribute current event information to the media, the public and District employees.

Jerry Mallams is a licensed professional geologist in Florida and has worked for the District for 23 years.

Jerry manages the 81 District-owned flood control and water conservation structures and canal rights of way within the 16-county area and the maintenance and management of 452,000 acres of District conservation lands.

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LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 19 DR 571 Joy Marie Rose, Petitioner, and Raymond Quinton Rose, Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: Raymond Quinton Rose 26232 Mondon Hill Dr Brooksville, FL 34601 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Joy Marie Rose whose address is 1511 Citrus St; Clearwater, FL 33756 on or before 7/12/2019, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main St.; Rm 246; Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: NONE Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

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

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

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

Dated: 5/31/2019 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Doug Chorvat. Jr. By: /s/ Lisa Nuncale Deputy Clerk (SEAL) (06/07/2019), (06/14/2019), (06/21/2019), (06/28/2019)

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.

Dated: May 13, 2019 Clerk of Circuit Court Doug Chorvat Jr. (SEAL) By: /s/ Sonya Sanders Deputy Clerk (05/17/2019), (05/24/2019), (05/31/2019), (06/07/2019)

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)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.:19000173CAAXMX SHERMAN HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

JEROME L. WILLIAMS, ET.AL., Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Lien Foreclosure entered in Case No 2019CA000173CAAXMX on May 24, 2019 of the Circuit Court of the 5th Judicial Circuit in and Hernando County, Florida in favor of Plaintiff, SHERMAN HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., a Florida corporation not-for-profit, and against Defendant, JEROME L. WILLIAMS and ANGELICA M. GARCIA AGUAYO (OWNERS). The Clerk of Court, Doug Chorvat Jr., will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida, described as: Lot 55, Block 13, SHERMAN HILLS SECTION 3, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 39, Page(s) 31 through 33, inclusive, of the Public Records of Hernando County, Florida a/k/a 6549 Wirevine Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34602 for public sale, at the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N. Main Street, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 35601, in accordance with Section 45.031, Florida Statutes, at 11:00AM, on the 1st day of August, 2019 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 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, this 30th day of May, 2019 Brennan Grogan Attorney for Plaintiff /s/Brennan Grogan, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Brennan Grogan, Esquire, Levine Law Group, 11891 US Highway One North, Suite 100, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (06/07/2019), (06/14/2019)

Obituaries

Classifieds IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 19-CP-523 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF KEITH EDWARD SEIFRIED Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Keith Edward Seifried, deceased, whose date of death was November 3, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 31, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: David A. Hook, Esq. Florida Bar No. 13549 The Hook Law Group, P.A. 4918 Floramar Terrace New Port Richey, Florida 34652 Personal Representative: Mary L. Osiek 745 St. Patrice Lane Florissant, MO 63031 (05/31/2019), (06/07/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-550 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANN RODRIGUEZ, a/k/a SHIRLEY A. RODRIGUEZ Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS (summary administration) TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE: You are hereby notified that an Order of Summary Administration has been entered in the estate of SHIRLEY ANN RODRIGUEZ, deceased, File Number 2019-CP-550, by the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room #247, Brooksville, Florida 34601; that the decedent’s date of death was October 1, 2018; that the total value of the estate is $-0-, and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such order are: NAME Estate of Emma I. Rodriguez ADDRESS c/o Lynda M. Kersey 14289 Coronado Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34609 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is May 31, 2019.

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr., E-mail Addresses: paulnessler@bellsouth.net Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P.A. 10002 Cortez Boulevard Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Person Giving Notice: /s/ Lynda M. Kersey 14289 Coronado Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34609 (05/31/2019), (06/07/2019)

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FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that KYRAN ANDRE CAPLES AND KMAC EL BEY, co-owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “KYRAN ANDRE CAPLES” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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Brown Ronald G., passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. He is survived by his son Shane. Src; Downing

Ogden Harry K., age 94, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Harry is predeceased by his first wife, Mary Ogden; and sons, David Ogden and Kenneth Wayne Ogden. He is survived by his wife Margaret; son, Michael (Annette); daughter, Laurie (Paul); 7 grandchildren. Src; Brewer de Vre’ Catharina (Toos), age 76, of Spring Hill passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2019.

She is survived by her husband Robert, children: Monique, Ivonne, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Src; Brewer Kempski Cynthia A., age 75, of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela, Jill Sanders (Michael), and 2 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Biggs Adeline L., age 96, of Brooksville, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019.

She is survived by her son, Kenneth (Karen); daughter, Linda (Dennis); 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Src; Brewer

(6/7/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-0557 Division IN RE: ESTATE OF DANIEL T. NOLAN Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DANIEL T. NOLAN, deceased, whose date of death was April 13th, 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 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 June 7, 2019. /s Christina Kane, Esq. Florida Bar No. 97970 Attorneys for Personal Representative Kane Law, P.A. 13218 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, FL 34609 Telephone: (352) 515-0101 Email Addresses: ckane@ckanclawfirm.com and gail@ckanelawfirm.com /s LORETTA LAUER P.O. Address: 8192 Philatelic Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34606 Personal Representative (06/07/2019), (06/14/2019)

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Storage King USA at 3663 Commercial Way Spring Hill, Fl. 34606 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes).

The sale will take place at the website StorageTreasures.com on June 24th, 2019 at 9:00 am. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (AU4167) and StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on StorageTreasures.com.

Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 15% buyer’s premium will be charged as well as a $100 cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items”, unless otherwise noted. Unit #0197 Gerald Costa, #0012 Richard Rogers, #0297 Jarin Gariepy, #0344 Jarin Gariepy, #3743 David White ( race cars to be sold for parts or salvage), #0009 Richard Rogers ( Toyota Hi Lux vehicle to be sold for parts or salvage, VIN-RN22026630 ) (06/07/2019), (06/14/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that AVG SPRING HILL LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “SPRING HILL ANIMAL CLINIC” 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.

(06/07/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that THOMAS ZERRINGER, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “DYNAMIC SURVEILLANCE & COMMUNICATIONS” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

Notice is hereby given that SAVANNAH ALFORD, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “HYBRID HOLLOW” located in Hernando County, Florida, intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State, pursuant to section 865.09 of the Florida Statutes.

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October 15, 2018

4. From Joshua 2, where did Rahab hide Israelite spies? Under table, In cave, On roof, With oxen

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DOMENICK J. MAGLIO, PH.D.

THE HERNANDO SUN

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OPINION Letter to tHe editor

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

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Letter to the Editor complimenting Lucy Basta’s poem

Traditional Realist

‘Making America great again’ should be an inspiration, not an antagonistic message The former Secretary of the Justice Department under President Obama, Eric Holder, has stated that “America was never great.” He noted there was and is prejudice against blacks and other minorities.

President Obama himself went on an apology tour telling world leaders that the United States has been on the wrong side of history.

This negativity about our country has become a political strategy for the progressives.

The modern progressives describe our past as one that has exploited its own people and foreign powers. According to this narrative U.S. capitalism is structurally racist and externally the oppressor of other nations. They unequivocally want America to be transformed into a socialist/communist government ruled by a righteous oligarchy.

According to them the Constitution and the Bill of Rights need to be eliminated and replaced by an all-controlling state.

Progressives have already developed their own storm troopers through university indoctrinating of students and graduates as social justice warriors. They use their professional political positions as change agents. Initially community activists in minority communities preached anti-American rhetoric to create consciousness of some legitimate and many illegitimate injustices. Many of these reported injustices turned out to be false or absent of the context.

Progressive government officials, educators and the majority of the media have led the charge to stamp the Trump administration as corrupt and racist. President Trump’s immigration policy has been framed as a racist one although borders are essential to define any and all nations. He did what the past two presidents, Bush and Obama did, but was labeled as a “hateful racist.”

The Mueller Report was supposed to find an “impeachable offense.” This soft coup did not succeed. Yet the drumbeat of the slogan “Make America Great Again” stands for a “dog whistle” for many progressives for racist hatred and inequality. Law abiding citizens wearing a MAGA hat have been attacked verbally and physically. This is a violation of people’s First Amendment rights and usually goes unpunished as a crime. The shutting down of open debate on many social and economic issues that determine our future is frightening.

America is not a perfect nation and will never be. Although on the domestic front many things have changed for the better. Our wages have increased, more blacks, Hispanics, and women are employed then ever before. Many minorities are being assimilated into our political and cultural system while illegals are flooding our welfare state and imperiling our sovereignty.

In the international arena the US has been a give away program for buying allegiance. We have led from behind, which was a disaster. We have lost our competitive edge by outsourcing our factories to foreign nations. Many corporations cashed in by moving their production and technology to other nations. We have wasted much of our treasure on nation building and military ventures that have delivered few dividends for the USA. “Make America Great Again” as a strong, free and just nation is a positive rallying cry not only for the U.S. but also for the entire world.

The USA has been liberated from governmental regulations and payto-play economic corruption. From Domenick Maglio, PhD. is a columnist carried by various newspapers, an author of several books and owner/ director of Wider Horizons School, a college prep program. Dr. Maglio has a new book, available on Amazon and other sites, entitled, IN CHARGE PARENTING. You can visit Dr. Maglio at www.drmaglio.blogspot.com.

What a beautiful poem by Lucy Basta in your May 31- June 6 paper. “STAND TALL Together“ says so much about our country. THANK you Lucy and to Hernando Sun for printing it.

- Beverly Lewis, Brooksville

The Hallelujah Bag

Above: The Hernando Sun newspaper bagging dispute

R means turn right on, L means turn left on, dab means down and back, acr means go across, the first number is how many houses on the road, and the second number is the total papers thrown so far. (Dear Bing guys, please update your maps. There are huge areas that show roads but no houses where there are plenty of houses now.) I also establish an escape route for when we’re in a big housing development far from home.

Before, we occasionally experienced something similar to the scene in European Vacation, going around and around, especially on roads that loop back to themselves.

I don’t like coming to a dead-end intersection and

finding that the road I have to turn left or right on has the same name as the one I’ve been throwing! Who designed that nonsense?

With my written directions we are able to appreciate the variety of houses and yards we see along the way instead of concentrating on shadows and our feeble memories to keep tack of our location. We are mainly jealous of the driveways.

Backing out onto any road is always dangerous, so if ever I can change New House, that’s the first thing I’d do, install perpendicular parking spaces or a round-about like I’ve seen on many corners and even mid-street.

Mostly our throwing has been peaceful, even handing samples to folks young and old who happened to be outside and who thanked us. But there were the odd responses. A Middle Schooligan accused us of littering.

An angry guy yelled at us to “Come back and pick that crap up!” (we didn’t).

And a woman in a bathrobe called to complain when we left a small stack on the concrete below the cluster of mailboxes at an apartment complex, so we never did that again.

Our biggest enemy is wind. The ideal throw is to get the paper on the mailbox-side of the driveway.

(The only sound I like better than the slap-and-scoot of a good throw on concrete is the ding of the microwave when it’s done cooking my Marie Calendar’s pot pie.)

But sometimes a gust will carry the paper out into the yard or up over the car to

middle of the road. One time the wind shot it straight into a recycle tub. Another time it landed in the back of a pickup. Once it almost went into an open mailbox.

Occasionally it’s my fault from driving too fast.

The largest amount we’ve thrown is 1,230, and that was a long weekend, boy, including bagging each paper! The fewest is 162.

All together the average is 640 per week for 29 weeks so far. Recently I’ve been getting them prebagged.

You can tell the difference between when we stuff the papers into the plastic sleeves and when someone else does it, I won’t say who.

We fold them horizontally so the name of the paper is clearly visible; they fold them vertically so the name is cut in half.

It was back in December when we had those 1,230 samples to throw that we started singing Hallelujah.

When I lifted the last bag (the handled shopping bags my wife bought and never used) from behind the passenger seat and dropped it on Senor Cargador’s lap, he hollered “Hallelujah!”

When he threw the last paper he started singing, and I sang along. And now we do that every time no matter how few we threw.

It’s the Hallelujah song, but our last line is, “The last one has been thrown.” And we sing it with a head-andshoulder’s dance. I’m sure it’s a disturbing sight, two old guys banging their heads up and down in the car like Meyers and Carvey in the movie Wayne’s World. But it’s what we do.

P.S. Anyone who has the passcode to a gated community, please send it to ZVC@tampabay.rr.com.

I would love to throw in all those fancy places.

the beginning of the Trump administration our economy has taken off and has again become the strongest economy in the free world. It shows the world, capitalism is an efficient and productive economy as compared to any socialist one.

On the international stage the US is no longer looking back and apologizing for the past, rather it is in front leading. We are rebuilding our military, economy and energy resources. Other traditional rivals of the

US have become more cautious in their interactions with us. Our international status and perceived power has substantially risen.

America has had its ups and downs, the same as any civilization. Our American Revolution for Independence inspired the world to realize that a Constitutional Republic can create a government by the people and for all the people instead of benefiting only a small clique of elites, ironically, like all totalitarian leaning elites, in the name

of the people.

Making America Great Again is not a slogan that should alienate others.

Our nation has given other nations more than anyone else. Our generosity is known worldwide. We have sacrificed our men and wealth for the freedom of others. The USA’s exceptionality is evident to all who value freedom and opportunity.

Making America Great Again once more will be a beacon of freedom for the world to emulate.

For several weeks Senor Cargador and I have thrown free copies of The Hernando Sun onto driveways around the county. While we might be in one of three cars, I am usually nondescript, while he looks like something God made after watching a Jeff Dunham special. We throw because it gets us out of our grandpa caves and gives our bones something to do for at least one day a week.

We’ve discovered that bones, especially the ones in our heads, need something more interesting to do than drinking coffee and mowing the lawn.

We were awkward at first, not sure where to go and often getting lost, but then I started using a Bing map of Hernando to research routes and writing directions down in a little spiral notebook. A quick example looks like this: R road A, dab 57 (309) L road B, acr road C to…

L road D, dab 32 (341) but…

R road C, dab 15 (356)

GOOFY STUFF

By VINCENT CARDEGIN

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

To everything there is a season

Life is filled with ups and downs, joys and heartaches.

As the passage in Ecclesiastes chapter three mentions, there is a time for many different things, some bad and some good and the longer we live the more clearly we will comprehend what the writer is saying. These are lessons learned in the classroom of life which are experienced no matter how much we try to avoid them. As we walk through these milestones, we are faced with processing this assortment of emotions until we arrive at some level of understanding or at least a partial acceptance we can live with. In verse two we read, “A time to be born, and a time to die” which sounds elementary but actually looms very large within our existence. We’ve all held a tiny baby in our arms and have been excited about a lifetime of possibilities and we have also felt the grief and sorrow from those who have passed on. These are natural reactions that come from our human emotions, but the Bible presents being born and passing away in a different or should I say, a more spiritual perception. A few pages over in Ecclesiastes 7:1, we read, “A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of ones birth.” The first part is explaining that a good reputation is the most important thing we can have other than our relationship with God. The second part is saying that departing this life is better than entering.

Many will ask how can passing away be better than being born?

This is referring to when a baby arrives in the world, a wise person will realize this infant is getting ready to face many difficulties and hardships. However, when a born-again individual leaves this world, they are being released from suffering and entering into a heaven that is filled with the eternal glories of God’s presence. In short, this verse is simply reminding us to not always be so emotional but to be more spiritually minded.

The end of our journey is a subject that many of us avoid intentionally. I agree it’s very easy to be in denial with the idea that someday we will say goodbye to this world. I’ve watched individuals that are in their nineties and how they respond when asked about selling an old automobile that needs to be restored. Many reply they do not want to sell because they believe that one day they will get around to finishing this vision. I can understand these things are special to them and an important part of their life. We just do not want let go of what we love. Others might have barns or warehouses filled with parts and pieces they have collected for many years, but they still refuse to sell even one item.

I also have a lot of things that I consider important and maybe our “stuff” gives us a sense of security and we just want to be surrounded by it until the very end. Whatever reason we do not want to let go, we can be assured the greatest treasures on earth cannot be compared to the amazing realm that awaits God’s children. Adrian Rogers once said, “If you want to know how wealthy you are, look around at what you have and see what money cannot buy and death cannot take away from you.”

As a chaplain and minister, I’m often called to the bedside of those who are passing away and I’ve never heard anyone mention their love for material possessions. The conversation is always about facing their destiny, seeking forgiveness, and making sure they are ready to meet God. There is an old hymn which declares, “It is well with my soul” and conveys the message about making a sincere connection with our creator in order to find spiritual peace and contentment.

Hopefully we can agree that if we do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, all is not well.

The good news is that everyone has a choice to make things right with God today. There is nothing preventing you from asking God to save and forgive you except your own decision. Anyone can invite the Lord to fill their heart with His presence and when our time comes to depart, we can also joyfully proclaim that all is well with our soul.

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 High graduate wins brand new car from Hernando County Education Foundation

by Kenneth Anton Photography by Alex Anton

This past weekend was one packed full of triumph and jubilee for many residents of Hernando County. The first day of summer break for most of the school age children in the area also signified the beginning of the High School graduation rush.

Five Hernando County public schools graduated their senior classes over the span of three days (from Thursday to Saturday) and graduates were presented with gifts of many different varieties.

From flowers to envelopes containing money to gift subscriptions to Amazon Prime, grads were blessed with many traditional and non-traditional gifts which would help to propel them on their way to whatever life may have in store.

One student from Hernan-

do High School, however, received what may be the best graduation present a young adult can receive.

The best part? It came from a complete stranger.

Once every student in the Hernando High Class of 2019 was seated in the Sanctuary of Grace World Outreach Church; after the school administrators and school board members had been introduced; subsequent to the well-received and extremely inspirational address given by the class valedictorian (Thamid Ahmed), one special agenda item had to be addressed before the students walked the stage and received their diplomas.

Tammy Brinker, the head of the Hernando County Education Foundation (HCEF), was asked to come up to the podium.

Mrs. Brinker, joined by Mr. Stephen Manley, had the awesome responsi-

bility of announcing the winner of HCEF’s “Focus on the Future: Strive to Drive Giveaway” which was officially announced in November.

The idea for the giveaway, as explained by Mrs. Brinker, was “formed due to an amazing family that wanted to inspire students to stay in school and graduate through making attendance and education a priority.” HCEF launched the Focus on the Future program giveaway in November by first announcing the qualifications. In order to be in the running, students had to graduate with a minimum of a 2.5 Grade Point Average, have no absences throughout their senior year, never have been marked tardy and have no record of disciplinary actions. According to Mrs. Leechelle Booker, Hernando High School’s principal, eleven students

Corbin Beller in the Driver’s seat of his brand new 2019 Ford Fusion

Stephen Manley handing the keys to Corbin Beller.

were in the running on the night of the announcement.

The prize?

A 2019 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback. In supplement to this amazing prize, the donor added an interior and exterior protection package, an oil change, car wash supplies and a $100 gift card for gas.

Before drawing the name of the winner, the donor had a few words for the graduating class.

Mr. Manley, a Hernando County resident since July of 2018, expressed to the students: “You guys have really accomplished something special.” On average, 12% percent of high school seniors in Florida never make it to graduation day. He spoke of his inspiration for the drawing and told the class of 2019: “Whether your future holds college, military, vocational education or the workforce… my goal is to give you a little bit of an advantage in the future.”

His last words to the stu-

dent body before announcing the winner spoke of maintaining humility and never forgetting those less fortunate.

This generous act of charity set the stage for an ongoing tradition which Mr. Manley hopes to perpetuate not only with Hernando County High, but with every high school in the Hernando County School District: “We will do this from now on, this is not a one year thing…

Beginning next year, we will do it for every high school in Hernando County.”

The next step was for Mr. Manley to draw the winning name from a raffle basket which stood next to the podium. A hush fell over the entire audience as Mr. Manley reached into the bucket and announced Corbin Beller as the winner of the prize.

Corbin seemed both elated and slightly embarrassed as he was showered with applause from everyone in attendance.

After the ceremony Corbin, surrounded by his family, met up with Mrs. Brinker and Mr. Manley to receive the keys to his brand-new car. A man of few words, Corbin took a minute from his celebrations to speak to me about his plans for his future.

One of those plans is to attend culinary school in Tampa. He previously had no idea how he was going to be able to make that happen as he did not have any means of transportation, but this changed all of that. Corbin has always been a hardworking student. His mother remembered times when Corbin was sick and had all rights to not attend a day of school but Corbin refused to stay home. He is, and has always been, dedicated to his education and his hard work and perseverance paid off.

Corbin has one main hurdle to clear before he can gain full possession of the car. He’ll need to acquire his drivers’ license.

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