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A volunteer gently picks up a male horseshoe crab.

Males are much smaller than females.

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On September 13, 2019 the University of Florida/ IFAS Extension at Hernando County offered a training program for participation in the Horseshoe Crab Watch Citizen Science Program. Volunteers had the opportunity to learn about the program and especially about horseshoe crabs, which are not crabs. They are closely related to spiders and other arachnids. We all reacted the same way. See what you can learn when you volunteer!

Horseshoe crabs play a significant role in nature as a food source for many marine life species. As their habitat decreases, the population begins to decline. This program helps document information for marine biologists who have some area of involvement, whether it may be researching for conservation or other agencies.

For the next couple of months during high tide, See NOT A CRAB, Page 19

Grant for Children's Advocacy Center

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Melanie Rivera, Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and Turbo, a therapy dog who helps comfort children at the Childrens Advocacy Center. One foster mother states, “I’m a foster mother and sometimes, my kids are not happy about coming to therapy, but if they know Turbo’s going to be here- they’re ready to go…

They find comfort in him..." From Children's Advocacy Center video produced for the grant competition.

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Week 6 Prep Football Previews

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER

Display featuring the late Jerome Brown, local professional football player

An exhibit celebrating hometown sports ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH NACHIN

Saturday, September 28 saw the unveiling of an interesting interactive exhibit put together by the Historic Hernando Preservation Society.

On loan from the Smithsonian Institution, it is part of its Museum on Main Street Exhibits.

The theme of this one is “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America.”

In addition to the items from the Smithsonian, there is local sports memorabilia that members of the community lent for the duration of the exhibit. The display will be in Brooksville for six weeks and is open to the public. There is something of interest to children as well as adults and, best of all, admission is free.

The opening day kickoff began with a cheerleading demonstration by the Parrott Middle School Leopards cheerleaders under the direction of Ms. Crystal Whitehouse. Jon Yeager, Secretary and Project Director for the Historic Hernando Preservation Society, welcomed everyone to the event.

Brooksville Vice-Mayor Joe Bernardini cut the ribbon to officially open the exhibition.

There are seven sections to the exhibit demonstrating the importance of sports to our communities. It covers traditional sports such as football and baseball, along with See SPORTS HISTORY, Page 20

The regular season for prep football in Hernando County heads into Week 6 action and last week’s Week 5 was a wild one for the county. Nature Coast rebounded with a resounding victory while undefeated Springstead was able to fend off an upset by Dade City Pasco group. All five of Hernando County’s squads will be back in action this week and teams will be that much closer to completing the season after this Friday. We take a closer look at all of the Week 6 regular season matchups on tap for Friday night.

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Hernando (3-3) at Springstead (5-0): One of Hernando County’s oldest rivalries takes place Friday night at Booster Stadium, as the undefeated Eagles host the Leopards.

Springstead is coming off a narrow 10-3 victory over Dade City Pasco last Friday and the offense looked all out of sorts facing an athletic Pirates’ bunch. Nonetheless, the

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Brooksville City Council Meeting Monday, October 07, 2019, 7:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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Wildfire risk is up Since September has been a particularly dry month, officials of the Florida Forest Service warn that there is an elevated risk of wildfires, particularly in Northwest Florida. The large amount of timber damaged by Hurricane Michael last year puts that area at greater risk for wildfire.

School Boards seek Supreme Court Decision on 2017 Schools of Hope Law The school boards of Alachua, Bay, Broward, Hamilton, Lee, Orange, Polk, St. Lucie and Volusia counties are asking the Supreme Court to decide on the constitutionality of the 2017 School of Hope Law which directs additional funds to charter schools and “schools of hope.” According to the Florida Department of Education, “A charter school operated by a hope operator which serves students from one or more persistently low-performing schools; is located in the attendance zone of a persistently low-performing school or within a 5-mile radius of such school, whichever is greater; and is a Title I eligible school.” A School of Hope Operator is a non-profit 501c3 that operates three or more charter schools that serve students in grades K-12 in Florida or other states with a record of serving students from low-income families and is designated by the State Board of Education as a hope operator based on several criteria. The school boards argue that the law grants too much power to the state. The 1st District Court of Appeal upheld the constitutionality of the law in August, backing a decision by a Leon County circuit judge Central Florida no longer on the list for migrant shelter The US Department of Health and Human Services announced in July that a permanent shelter for unaccompanied migrant children could be setup somewhere in Central Florida.

They were also considering Texas and Arizona. It was announced this week that Central Florida is no longer being considered.

New USF lab seeks to use technology to create better marketing The Center for Marketing and Sales Innovation (CMSI) is combining lab based research with sales and marketing at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business.

The students will undertake a multidisciplinary study of marketing and sales including using biometric scanners to provide data for understanding people's reactions.

The CMSI lab has 20 stations that analyze how a person reacts to a product, personality or digital experience to better understand sales. Some of the technologies used are Electroencephalograms

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(EEG) which tracks electrical brain activity, Facial expression capture software which attempts to decode emotions, Galvanic skin response (GSR) which records the changes in the electrical resistance of skin which can reflect the intensity of emotion, and eye tracking software to track what the person is viewing. These technologies can provide valuable insight to the student in analyzing sales techniques.

The CMSI director Robert Hammond, D.B.A. said "With these kinds of assets, we are able to assist students develop the high demand skills that companies are seeking for digital marketing or neuromarketing, biometrics behavior analysis and sales skills." CMSI is working with its first industry partner Revenue Management Solutions (RMS) to utilize these biometrics to study how consumers scrutinize restaurant menus.

What areas they look at the longest and what draws their attention.

Scientists develop methods to grow citrus greening causing bacteria Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) with assistance from the University of Florida may have developed a way to grow the bacteria which causes citrus greening long term.

The scientists have long been able to grow the bacteria for a short period of time, but it would die after a short period. They needed to determine the right mixture of oxygen, salts, acids, vitamins and other ingredients that the bacteria needs to thrive. The University of Florida was able to provide leaves and stems from infected Hamlin orange trees.

Using the information they were able to gather from the stems and leaves as well as insects that spread the disease, WSU scientists were able to grow a strain of the disease for more than two years at this point. The scientists said that being able to reproduce the biofilm created by greening was key to being able to keep the bacteria alive.

Using the methods that WSU scientists have developed, others should be able to reproduce their results. WSU scientists have been able to grow the bacteria from multiple infected trees. The ability to easily get access to the bacteria should accelerate efforts to fight greening.

Citrus Greening has decimated the Florida orange industry, other factors have contributed but greening has been the leading factor. Florida has gone from producing 240 million boxes of fruit in 2003-4 to 70 million boxes a year. About half as much land is planted with oranges as was planted in 2003.

NASA lander captures marsquakes, other Martian sounds

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's InSight lander on Mars has captured the low rumble of marsquakes and a symphony of other otherworldly sounds.

Scientists released an audio sampling Tuesday. The sounds had to be enhanced for humans to hear.

InSight's seismometer has detected more than 100 events, but only 21 are considered strong marsquake candidates.

The rest could be marsquakes — or something else. The French seismometer is so sensitive it can hear the Martian wind as well as movements by the lander's robot arm and other mechanical "dinks and donks " as the team calls them.

"It's been exciting, especially in the beginning, hearing the first vibrations

from the lander," said Imperial College London's Constantinos Charalambous, who helped provide the audio recordings.

"You're imagining what's really happening on Mars as InSight sits on the open landscape," he added in a statement.

InSight arrived at Mars last November and recorded its first seismic rumbling in April.

A German drilling instrument, meanwhile, has been inactive for months. Scientists are trying to salvage the experiment to measure the planet's internal temperature.

The so-called mole is meant to penetrate 16 feet (5 meters) beneath the Martian surface, but has managed barely 1 foot (30 centimeters). Researchers suspect the Martian sand isn't providing the necessary friction for digging, causing the mole to helplessly bounce around rather than burrow deeper, and to form a wide pit around itself. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content Demolition begins at site of shopping center explosion PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — Crews have begun demolition of a Florida shopping plaza that exploded due to a gas leak.

Demolition began Tuesday at the site in Plantation, which is west of Fort Lauderdale. Twenty two people were injured in the blast at a defunct pizza restaurant. State officials say an open natural gas valve caused the July 6 blast.

Plantation spokesman Steve Geller tells the South Florida SunSentinel that the shopping center recently got a permit to proceed with the work.

The newspaper reports EDENS, which owns the shopping center, plans to build new shops on the site. Demolition is expected to take about two weeks.

Man charged with tampering with electric rental scooters FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say they've arrested a Florida man who was cutting the brake lines of electric rental scooters.

A Fort Lauderdale police news releases says 59-year-old Randall Williams was arrested Sunday. He was charged with felony criminal mischief, along with misdemeanor counts of resisting an officer and prowling.

Police say surveillance video first spotted Williams tampering with a scooter Sept. 22. Authorities say officers caught him in the act Sunday and found a total of 20 scooters with severed brake lines in the area.

Police notified the electric scooter vendor, which removed scooters from the area. It wasn't clear if anyone had been injured.

Police didn't say why Williams was tampering with the scooters.

Online court records didn't list an attorney who could be contacted for comment on his behalf.

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School board to consider school district police force during Tuesday's workshop

By JULIE B. MAGLIO julie@hernandosun.com

The Hernando County School Board has asked district staff to investigate the options for school security with implementation beginning next school year (August 2020). Currently the school district contracts with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, assigning one school resource officer (SRO) to each public school (23 in total), plus two command staff and two officers that float between schools. School District staff will recommend that the school board form and operate its own police force after having examined the options. They will also recommend that if the school board desires a school guardian program, then it should be in addition to the district’s SRO police force or the Sheriff’s Office SRO deputies.

Superintendent John Stratton stressed that the district has a great relationship with Hernando County Sheriff’s Office and the recommendation for a school district police force is based on specialization.

Superintendent Stratton emphasized, “The biggest difference is that this will be their job throughout the entire year.

This is their sole focus- school safety.” He said that they would

not be working detail or traffic during the year.

However, the idea did come as a surprise to the Sheriff, when Stratton first approached him.

“I was completely surprised when Superintendent (John) Stratton advised me on September 25, 2019, that the school administration was seriously considering starting their own police department. I believe the Sheriff’s Office and School Resource deputies do a great job at a similar or lower price than can be accomplished by a school police department.

The decision is ultimately that of the parents, teachers and other residents, through those they elect to represent them on the School Board. We, of course, will work and support the administration in whatever direction the School Board decides. My ultimate goal has always been the safety and protection of our students, who are our most vulnerable citizens,” stated Sheriff Nienhus.

Another reason for Stratton’s recommendation is flexibility.

The school district states, “With the district employing the School Resource Officers directly, we can shift assignments, move coverage areas to meet the greatest needs, anticipate and cover special events in a hurry.

We will have more flexibility

with the services and resources.

For the same annual cost that we are paying the Sheriff’s Office, we can have additional positions and employ officers for 12 months rather than 10 months.”

“We will still have an agreement with the Sheriff’s Office and work together,” explained Heather Martin, the school district’s Assistant Superintendent of Business & Support Services. She said that there would have to be mutual aid agreements so that the Sheriff’s Office could provide additional support if needed.

Marion County Schools established their own police department in July of this year saying that they will now have the ability to apply for security grants that are only for law enforcement agencies. They also will be able to receive national, state and local law enforcement alerts that could not be shared with the district before. Marion County chose to keep their 51 SROs deployed at each school from the city and county police forces.

In February 2019, Clay County School Board voted to create its own police force. Clay Today reports that the move to do so would allow them to have an SRO in each school instead of a mix of SROs and school safety officers.

Other school districts with their own police departments include: Alachua, Bay, Brevard, Broward, Citrus, Duval, Leon, Miami-Dade, Nassau, Orange, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Putnam and Sarasota.

The FY 2020-2021 projected cost for the Sheriff’s Office contract which provides 27 personnel for 10 months is $2,375,956.40. This includes other costs such as summer school coverage, additional detail, board meetings and a 5% annual increase.

School district staff estimate an annual cost of an internal police department for FY 2020-2021 at $2,375,082.81. This would provide 13 SROs as 12 month employees and 10 SROs as 11 month employees, four officers that float between schools, a secretary and four command staff as well as other items such as dues, overtime, incentives, training and travel expenses.

However, there will be a significant startup cost to consider as the department will need all the necessary equipment to function. The school district estimates startup costs to be around $830,000 - a majority being capital costs: $644,849.00.

If vehicles are purchased for all SROs that would be an additional $647,000.

The school guardian program

Sheriff’s Briefing Notes Information contained in this report is from the previous 24 hours (Tuesday – Friday) or previous weekend (Monday).

o Missing/Recovered Juvenile District 2/Zone 3 – 2019-31442.

Please note – Due to Marsy’s Law, specific information will no longer be provided on incidents that are classified as crimes.

Marsy’s Law prohibits law enforcement from releasing any information that could identify the victim of any crime (name, address, sex, age, or any other information).

o Parrott Middle – No Valid D/L – Student, who does not have a driver’s license, drove self to school – Criminal Citation – Vehicle turned over to parent – 2019-31392.

9/26 • Deputies responded to: o Aggravated Assault – District 1/Zone 5 – Male (suspect) who was known to the resident challenged the resident to a fight – When the resident accepted the challenge, the suspect lifted his shirt to display a firearm – Active investigation – 201931299. o Missing Adult – District 2/Zone 6 – Female/27 YOA – Female here visiting w/boyfriend – Last seen on 09-24-19 – Possibly trying to get back to Missouri – Active investigation – 201931296. o Lewd and Lascivious Battery/ Battery/Aggravated Assault - District 1/Zone 3 – Active investigation – 2019-31364. o Suicide Attempt - District 2/ Zone 6 – Female/17 YOA – Active investigation – 201931344.

• Schools: o Winding Waters K-8 – Baker Act – Student – 2019-31304. o Endeavor Academy – Battery – Student battered another student – Arrest and School Discipline – 2019-31191.

9/27 • Deputies responded to: o Commercial Burglary – District 1/Zone 8 – Alert neighbor notified the HCSO after hearing the sound of glass breaking – When neighbor looked outside, a male was observed entering the structure - Deputies arrived to find a broken door – Three males left the area prior to arrival of deputies – Active investigation – 2019-31394. o Recovered Missing Adult/Baker Act – Hampton Inn/Commercial Way – Female listed as missing from another county – Family notified HCSO that she may be in a room at the Hampton Inn – Female was considering selfharm and was possibly armed w/at least one firearm – After extensive negotiations, through the hotel room door, female peacefully exited the room – Baker Act/Female – 2019-31336. o Missing/Recovered Adult/ Fugitive from Justice – District 2/ Zone 6 - Female from Missouri (earlier this week) returned – Advised she had been “lost” – While checking her well-being, deputies discovered a warrant for her arrest from Missouri – 201931296 and 2019-31458.

• Schools:

o Nature Coast Technical – Possession of Cannabis Concentrate – Student – Arrest – 2019-31372. o Weeki Wachee High – Baker Act – Student – 2019-31370. o Westside Elementary – Battery – Student battered another student – Active investigation – School discipline – 2019-31397. o Westside Elementary – Battery - Student battered another student – Active investigation – School discipline – 2019-313967. o Hernando High – Possession of Cannabis Concentrate – Student – Arrest – 2019-31425.

9/28 • Deputies responded to: o Criminal Use of Personal Identification/Possession of Unauthorized Driver’s License – District 2/Zone 2 – Business reported individual tried to used stolen ID to purchase items – Arrest/Male – 2019-31587. o Burglary Conveyance – District 1/Zone 7 – Call was received that an unidentified male was trying to enter cars in the Sunrise Plaza parking lot – Arrest/Male – 2019-31848. o Domestic Battery by Strangulation/Domestic Battery/ Conveyance Burglary – District 2/ Zone 7 – A couple was involved in a fight that turned physical.

The victim tried to get away by getting into a neighbor’s vehicle – Arrest/Male – 2019-31727. o Domestic Violence Battery – District 2/Zone 7 – A couple got into a verbal fight that turned physical – Arrest/Male – 201931741. o Aggravated Battery with Motor Vehicle – District 1/Zone 5 – Investigation Active – 201931685. o Missing Adult – District 1/ Zone 6 – Missing adult located in proximity to house by the Sheriff’s Office – 2019-31629. o Grand Theft – District 2/Zone 7 – An individual reported their 2003 Mercedes Benz was taken by a family member without permission – Investigation Active – 2019 -- 31681. o Aggravated Battery/Resist without Violence – District 1/Zone 2 – The suspect returned home intoxicated and started punching a relative. He chased the relative out of the home. Aviation and K-9 were able to locate the suspect hiding in some nearby bushes – Arrest/Male – 2019-31625.

• Schools:

o Central High School – Battery – Two students were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical – Students given School Discipline. o Endeavor Academy – Possession of Cannabis less than 20 grams – Student found with 1.8 grams of marijuana – Arrest/Female – 2019-31488. o Parrott Middle School – Student found in possession of nicotine vaping device – Student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation. o West Hernando Middle School – Student found in possession of nicotine vaping device -- Student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation. o Weeki Wachee High School – Student found in possession of nicotine vaping device -- Student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation. o Nature Coast High School – Student found in possession of nicotine vaping device -- Student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation.

9/29 • Deputies responded to: o Commercial Burglary – District 1/Zone 8 – Alert neighbor notified the HCSO after hearing the sound of glass breaking – When neighbor looked outside, a male was observed entering the structure - Deputies arrived to find a broken door – Three males left the area prior to arrival of deputies – Active investigation – 2019-31394. o Recovered Missing Adult/Baker Act – Hampton Inn/Commercial Way – Female listed as missing from another county – Family notified HCSO that she may be in a room at the Hampton Inn – Female was considering selfharm and was possibly armed w/at least one firearm – After extensive negotiations, through the hotel room door, female peacefully exited the room – Baker Act/Female – 2019-31336. o Missing/Recovered Adult/ Fugitive from Justice – District 2/ Zone 6 - Female from Missouri (earlier this week) returned – Advised she had been “lost” – While checking her well-being, deputies discovered a warrant for her arrest from Missouri – 201931296 and 2019-31458. o Missing/Recovered Juvenile District 2/Zone 3 – 2019-31442.

– Student battered another student – Active investigation – School discipline – 2019-31397. o Westside Elementary – Battery - Student battered another student – Active investigation – School discipline – 2019-313967. o Hernando High – Possession of Cannabis Concentrate – Student – Arrest – 2019-31425.

10/1 • Deputies responded to: o Baker Act – District 1/Zone5 – Call was received that a man was threatening to hurt himself.

Deputies were able to take the individual into custody without incident – 2019-31904. o Construction Burglary – District 1/Zone 1 – An unknown individual entered a home under construction and stole a new Lennox air conditioner – Investigation Active – 201931911. o Burglary/Dealing in Stolen Property – District 1/Zone 5 – A known individual was seen removing items from a barn. The owners said the man did not have permission to remove items from the barn. Some of the items he removed had already been sold to a recycler – Arrest/Male – 2019-31958.

• Schools: o Weeki Wachee High School – Student found in possession of a nicotine vaping device -- Student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation – 201931898. o Springstead High School – Student found in possession of a nicotine vaping device containing THC concentrate -- Female/ Arrest – 2019-31915. o Nature Coast High School – A student’s phone was confiscated by a teacher who noticed a photo of an exposed woman appearing on his phone’s lock screen. The student said the photo was sent to him after a party – Student was issued a Juvenile Civil Citation for Sexting and School Discipline – 2019-31916.

was established in 2018 through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act. According to the Florida Department of Education, “Guardians are armed personnel who aid in the prevention or abatement of active assailant incidents on school premises. They are either school employees who volunteer to serve in addition to official job duties or personnel hired for the specific purpose of serving as a school guardian. Guardians must pass psychological and drug screenings, and successfully complete a minimum of 144 hours of training. The 2019 Legislature expanded the Guardian program to include Class D and G licensed security guards as well as certain school district or charter school employees who volunteer to participate in the program.” The Hernando County School District estimates that if a guardian was hired for each high school at $18.00 per hour- the total cost would be $194,496.96. The Sheriff’s Office can apply for grants to offset the cost of training and screening.

There will be much for the school board to consider at the Tuesday Oct. 8 workshop which will be at 2PM at the District Office Board Room: 919 North Broad Street in Brooksville.

School District facilities and construction update

by ROBERT HELDE rob@hernandosun.com

During the September 24th, 2019 Hernando County School Board (HCSB) workshop Brian Ragan, the director of facilities, presented to the HCSB information regarding the renovations undertaken at several schools. Westside Elementary and Pine Grove Elementary were used as specific examples of the type of restoration efforts. Within the presentation was a chart detailing data such as fiscal year, job location, project description, project cost, and funding sources.

Pine Grove Elementary (PGE) was the first example given during the meeting, specifically the roof replacement. The worn out roof membrane atop PGE was allowing water to intrude into the building. This infiltration was causing a host of issues including wet drywall, and engorged countertops. In addition to the water intrusion, the roofs had poor lightning protection and failing patch repairs needing to be addressed. The new membrane is made of a high density PVC designed to be able to support foot traffic to provide roof and rooftop equipment maintenance as well as provide weather protection. The membranes are covered by a twenty (20) year warranty. The lightning protection has been brought into compliance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards.

The rooftop insulation has been upgraded to R25 grade, the modern standard, resulting in lower interior temperatures, and therefore lower energy demand. In addition to the rooftop upgrades, new stainless steel downspouts and scuppers, through the roof edge wall, have been installed for drainage. Pine Grove Elementary’s total project cost, was $1,229,170, funded by the half-cent sales tax.

The second example used was Westside Elementary (WsE), again focusing on roof repairs. In some areas of the Westside Elementary cafeteria the decking underneath the membrane was beginning to become exposed. Additionally, there are worn patches and drainage issues.

Alongside the roof’s issues, the sealant around some of the upper windows had deteriorated.

There were also bricks with minor cracks which could indicate settling over time or minor foundational shifting. Similarly to PGE, WsE received a new roof including the energy saving R25 rated insulation. The Westside Elementary project total cost was $353,000 paid for

by PECO, Public Education Capital Outlay, Florida’s primary funding source for public education.

• Schools: o Parrott Middle – No Valid D/L – Student, who does not have a driver’s license, drove self to school – Criminal Citation – Vehicle turned over to parent – 2019-31392. o Nature Coast Technical – Possession of Cannabis Concentrate – Student – Arrest – 2019-31372. o Weeki Wachee High – Baker Act – Student – 2019-31370. o Westside Elementary – Battery

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Hernando BOCC matters wrap up -September meetings

DEVELOPMENT matters Sunset Landing Construction Drawings Master Mining Plan Approval approval Application Submitted by CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC, Sunset Landing is a 75-lot residential for Bronson Extension subdivision located in the eastern terminus of Scottville Street and This application was approved 5-0, Centennial Street. The construction though there was extensive discussion drawings are complete and ready for regarding the amount of information consideration by the Board. These regarding the project vs. the amount of plans have been reviewed by the information included in the Complete affected County agencies and are Agenda packets. Commissioner in compliance with the County’s John Mitten summarized, “It’s not current development standards. The a confidence vote, it’s a vote on an developer will have 12 months to application whereby things are required begin construction and 18 months to be attached to it, presumably to complete construction of the germaine to the application, and if I’m subdivision improvements to keep the going to sit in a quasi-judicial function, approval active. then I would like to have that evidence in hand.”

County Attorney Garth Coller

stated that any materials not included could be produced during the day, and include it as part of the record.

The board however was eager to move the process forward. Attorney Darryl Johnston presented the application for discussion on this day. Johnston submitted the MAMPA application into the record at this time, based on the discussion immediately beforehand. The submittal required a board approval, which passed unanimously.

According to Johnston, all the paperwork required at the time was in place, otherwise, the item at this hearing could not be heard.

SERVICES matter Cooperative Extension Services Update Regarding Cooperative Extension Services Program Approval of MOU with University of Florida (consent agenda item) The original Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Florida for the provision of Extension Services was approved by the Board on August 9, 2011. On July 25, 2017, the Board approved the First Amendment as an update to Exhibit A, 2018 projected annual expenses, consistent with the final approved budgets for the County and the University. Per the MOU, Exhibit A is subject to annual approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

The attached updated FY 2020 Exhibit A to the MOU provides that the annual expenses for all personnel, travel and training will be handled by the University. The County share of these expenses will be handled as a contracted service with the County being billed quarterly for actual expenses incurred. The proposed budget for these expenses was submitted to the County by the University during the budget process.

Other operating expenses will continue to be budgeted by line item in the Cooperative Extension budget.

RESERVES matter

Suspension of Budget Reserve Policy No. 29-01 Due to Inability to Meet Required 18.5 Percent Reserve Balance

This item passed with a 3-2 vote.

This was a formality to keep the board from being in violation of the policy. The official budget cannot be approved if it violates policy. Due to the current budget deficit resulting in the inability to keep Reserves at the required 18.5%, The Budget Office sought a suspension of the policy until budget remedies bring reserves back to their required level.

According to Budget Director Stephanie Russ during the September 11, 2019 Budget Meeting, current reserves are at approximately 16.316.5%.

Commissioners Steve Champion and Wayne Dukes opposed the suspension, as they later opposed the approval of the final budget.

Total payroll: $ 271,324.50 Travel Due to UF $ 10,300.00 Total

$

281,624.50

Utility Services: Water and Wastewater Fee increases The board voted 4-1 to adopt revised rates and fees. The new rates will increase 4.0% each year from FY 2020 until FY 2023, where fees will be increased by 2.5% for FY 2023 and 2024. Commissioner Steve Champion opposed the resolution based on the rate of increases by year.

The existing water minimum billing charges and consumption rates should be increased uniformly based on the following percentages: Fiscal Year 2020 - 4.0% Fiscal Year 2021 - 4.0% Fiscal Year 2022 - 4.0% Fiscal Year 2023 - 2.5% Fiscal Year 2024 - 2.5% Every five years, the Utilities Department employs an agency to conduct a study to review water and sewer rates and service charges. Robert J. Ori of Raftelis Financial Consultants presented the firms findings and rationales at the September 24th meeting. Raftelis is Award of Contract to RMS Orlando, Inc., for Jail Annex Building ReRoofing Project ($152,550.00) According to County Administrator Jeff Rogers, this is funded by the HCSO Revenue Fund, which is generated by housing Federal and Pasco County inmates.

formerly known as Public Resources Management Group, Inc. (“PRMG”).

Ori began by explaining that the Utilities Department operates as an Enterprise Fund, which is separate from the County’s General Fund.

An Enterprise fund is financed and operated in a similar manner to private businesses that provide services, meaning primarily through user charges.

Currently around 96% of the revenue received by the utilities department are from fees for service.

Miscellaneous service charges and interest income make up the balance of revenues. Revenues increase based on customer growth, however margins are currently reduced due to inflation outpacing customer growth and the cost of initiating service right now is exceeding recovery. According to the study, the only other way to increase revenues is through future rate adjustments.

Commissioners Steve Champion and John Mitten both addressed the aspect of expenditures rising, asking if costs could be contained in their reduction.

Ori reported that many expenses are out of the control of the department such as personnel costs including insurance and other human resource related costs.

Breathalyzer, and Links to Ancillary Services.

“Clients will attend local clinics and facilities as determined by staff to receive treatment services. BayCare Behavioral Health staff will attend Drug Court Staffing each week to give status updates and discuss any progress or barriers encountered by clients of the Drug Court Expansion.”

Award of Contract to U.S. Water Services Corporation for Quality Drive Annual funding for five (5) years Lift Station Rehabilitation Project will be paid to BayCare Behavioral ($869,394.29).

Health in the amount not to exceed $200,218.90 to be reimbursed through Award of Term Contract to J.E.M. the SAMHSA grant.

Landscaping and NDL, LLC, for Mowing Services Sept. 10 and Ground Maintenance of Various Municipal Service Benefit Units The following items were approved (Contract No. 19-T00155/TPR; unanimously during the September 10, Amount: $46,321.00) 2019 meeting: Award of Term Sole Source Contract to Technical Resource Management, LLC, Award of Contract to Air Mechanical and Services Corporation for Hernando d/b/a Cordant Health Solutions for County Laboratory Testing Services for Adult Drug Court (Contract 19-TS0183/CH; Detention Center Alpha Rooftop Air Conditioning Unit Replacement Amount: $90,000.00) Project (Contract No. 19-C00008/BK; Amount: $400,500.00) “Technical Resource Management, LLC, offers a wide-ranging variety Interlocal Agreement With Alachua Award of Contract to American Track of testing options to the Hernando County for Recycling Processing County Drug Court Program to ensure Generations, LLC, for Railroad continued success in the clients’ pursuit Signalization and Track Inspection Solid Waste Manager Scott Harper Services at Brooksville - Tampa Bay for sustained sobriety. As well as introduced the agreement, which is being screened for the most commonly Regional Airport (Contract No. 19simply an agreement with Alachua used intoxicants via urinalysis screens T00084/DK; Amount: $53,396.85) County to accept Hernando County’s . recyclables should the need arise. The or oral fluid tests, Technical Resource Award of Contract to Guardian Management, LLC provides the ability board approved unanimously.

Community Resource Management, to test for trendy synthetic drugs and Harper reported that currently, Inc., for Grant Application Writing the metabolic breakdown of hardrecyclables are processed by a private and Administrative Services for Small to-detect intoxicants. Approximately company, and that this process is also up for a bid. “But if we have any major $75,000.00 will be Grant funded, about Cities Community Development Block $60,000.00 from the SAMHSA Grant, Grant Programs (Contract No. 19capital improvements to the facility, I RG0009/BK) need someplace to take the recyclables, and $15,000.00 from the JAG Byrne Grant. The other $15,000.00 will be and (Alachua County) is willing to Award of Contract to Lengemann funded from local money.” help us.”

Corporation for Purchase of GPS Even though China cut recycling System and Software Maintenance at services off to the USA two years ago, Final Close-Out of Contract and Landfill (RQ No. 191039; Amount: Harper states there is still a market for Change Order No. 3 With Florida $73,030.00) Safety Contractors, Inc., for Forest recyclable materials. “Except glass.

Oaks Boulevard at Deltona Boulevard There is still no market for glass.”

Award of Contract to Specialized Intersection Improvement Project Property Services, Inc., for Pristine Change Order No. Three (3) reduction Place Sidewalk Repair Project (Contract No. 19-R00007-5; Amount: of estimated materials actually used $66,170.00) to decrease the Contract amount by $10,819.00 from $764,795.56 Contracts matter Award of Contract With Robert A. to $753,976.56. The work has been Sept. 10 & 24 meetings Buckner and Associates, Inc., for completed and the Florida Safety Realtor/Marketing Agent Services Contractors, Inc. has submitted its Sept. 24 (RFP No. 19-R00103/PH) Final Pay Application No. Ten (10) in the amount of $77,786.81.

Commissioner John Mitten requested Award of Professional Services that going forward, “Financial Impact” Agreement With Lutheran Services Professional Services Agreement With statements in Agenda Packets denote BayCare Behavioral Health to Expand Florida Health Systems to Expand if an item is funded by the General Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity Fund. Additionally, Commissioner in Adult Drug Courts (PSA No. 19in Adult Treatment Drug Courts John Allocco requested grant funding PSG151) be denoted also. Purchasing and “On April 18, 2019, the Substance Contracts Manager James Wunderle Final Close-Out of Contract With Abuse and Mental Health Services answered that he would provide this D.A.B. Constructors, Inc., for Osowaw Administration (SAMHSA) awarded information in the future.

Boulevard Resurfacing Local Agency a grant in the annual amount of Program Project (Contract No. 18All of the following were approved 5-0 $397,268.00 to Hernando County in support of the Expansion of Substance CG0076/BH; Amount: $49,804.37) by the board.

Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Drug Courts. As part of this Request by Tourism Development for Award of Contract to D.A.B. FY 2020 Funding for Promotional grant, the BOCC has contracted with Constructors, Inc., for Highpoint Advertising With Hour Media, LLC, in BayCare Behavioral Health.

Gardens Resurfacing Project Various AAA Publications to Promote ($248,888.88) Florida’s Adventure Coast “BayCare Behavioral Health will provide the following treatment and Award of Contract to PaveUtilization of State Contract With services to Hernando County Drug Rite, Inc., for Sergeant Lea Mills Department of Management Services Court Expansion clients: Intensive Boulevard Roadway Repair Project and Bank of America, N.A., for Outpatient, Residential, Peer Support, and Associated Budget Resolution Purchasing Card Services (Contract Coaching and Navigation, Case ($188,859.71) Management, HIV Testing/Counseling, No. 84121500-15-01) HEP Testing/Counseling, Drug Screen/

RECYCLING matters

CONTRACTS matter

Septic to sewer project will cost each affected property owner thousands of dollars

by LISA MACNEIL, JULIE B. MAGLIO The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously at the regular meeting on September 24, 2019 to approve the applications to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Springs Fund and Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (SWFWMD) Cooperative Funding Initiative to obtain grants to go forward with the Septic to Sewer (S2S) Conversion project that was developed by the Hernando County Utility Department (HCUD) in 2016. The Septic to Sewer conversion will cost 450 property owners within the project area $6000 each, or cumulatively $2.7 million on top of the county’s share and grant monies.

In order to understand the following grant applications, it’s necessary to know and understand key terms like Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) and Priority Focus Area (PFA).

In 2016, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Springs Protection Act. The act called for the creation of Basin Management Action Plans for major springshed systems in the state. Each BMAP is created by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with input from local governments. The purpose of the BMAP is to create a roadmap for “Total Maximum Daily Load” or TMDL pollutant reduction.

The main pollutant of concern for the Weeki Wachee Springshed is nitrates and one of the major sources they found to contribute to groundwater nitrates is septic systems, although there are numerous ways to reduce nitrogen in the groundwater.

The Weeki Wachee BMAP was finalized in 2018 and our local governments have already completed projects on the BMAP. There are Priority Focus Areas (PFA) within the Weeki Wachee BMAP, which have been deemed to be critical areas for nitrogen reduction projects.

The application also included requests for four other water projects: 1. Airport Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Recharge Basins According to county documentation, “This project includes construction of additional aquifer recharge basins to increase WRF capacity and facilitate reuse of reclaimed water through returning highly treated water to the Floridan aquifer. The total project cost is $7,800,000. HCUD is requesting $3,900,000 in Cooperative Funding Initiative from SWFWMD in 2021.”

2. Glen Water Reclamation Facility Denitrification County documentation states, “This project will See SEPTIC TO SEWER, Page 15

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of Air Resource Management, Office of Permitting and Compliance Draft Air Permit No. 0530021-081-AC CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC, Brooksville South Cement Plant Hernando County, Florida Applicant: The applicant for this project is CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC. The applicant’s responsible official and mailing address are: Alberto Calleros, Plant Manager; CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC; Brooksville South Cement Plant; 10311 Cement Plant Road, Brooksville, FL 34601.

Facility Location: The applicant operates the existing Brooksville South Cement Plant, which is in Hernando County at 10311 Cement Plant Road in Brooksville, Florida.

Project: The CEMEX Brooksville South Cement is comprised of two Portland cement manufacturing lines (Portland Cement Lines 1 and 2), associated raw and product material handling activities, coal handling activities and auxiliary equipment. CEMEX requests authorization to install a voluntary Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) system on kiln 1. The SNCR system can be used to improve control of nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. There is currently no regulatory basis requiring the installation and operation of the SNCR system. Increases in the emissions of Particulate Matter (PM), PM with a mean aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10), and PM with a mean aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5) are estimated to be 0.15 tons, 0.04 tons, and 0.174 tons per year, respectively. These increases are well below the significant emission rates of 25, 15 and 10 tons per year, respectively, of these pollutants. Therefore, the project is not subject to Prevention of Significant Deterioration preconstruction review pursuant to Rule 62-212.400, of the Florida Administrative Code.

Permitting Authority: Applications for air construction permits are subject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62-4, 62-210 and 62-212 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

The proposed project is not exempt from air permitting requirements and an air permit is required to perform the proposed work. The Permitting Authority responsible for making a permit determination for this project is the Office of Permitting and Compliance in the Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Air Resource Management. The Permitting Authority’s physical address is: 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida. The Permitting Authority’s mailing address is: 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400.

The Permitting Authority’s phone number is 850-717-9000.

Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at the address indicated above for the Permitting Authority.

The complete project file includes the Draft Permit, the Technical Evaluation and Preliminary Determination, the application and information submitted by the applicant (exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.111, F.S.).

Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority’s project engineer for additional information at the address and phone number listed above. In addition, electronic copies of these documents are available on the following web site by entering the draft permit number: https://fldep.dep.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds/ default.asp.

Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue an air construction permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance that operation of proposed equipment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will comply with all applicable provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue a Final Permit in accordance with the conditions of the proposed Draft Permit unless a timely petition for an administrative hearing is filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. or unless public comment received in accordance with this notice results in a different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions.

Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the proposed Draft Permit for a period of 14 days from the date of publication of the Public Notice. Written comments must be received by the Permitting Authority by close of business (5:00 p.m.) on or before the end of this 14-day period. If written comments received result in a significant change to the Draft Permit, the Permitting Authority shall revise the Draft Permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. All comments filed will be made available for public inspection.

Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may petition for an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the Public Notice or receipt of a written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any person who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above, at the time of filing. A petition for administrative hearing must contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received) with the Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, Agency_Clerk@dep.state.fl.us, before the deadline. The failure of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority’s action is based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any email address, telephone number and any facsimile number of the petitioner; the name, address any email address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the petitioner’s representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement of when and how each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed decision; (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so state; (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. A petition that does not dispute the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority’s action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the Permitting Authority’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this Public Notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above.

Extension of Time: Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at Agency_Clerk@dep.state. fl.us, before the deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon.

Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding.

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by SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN

The Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando County (CAC) recently received a grant for $2,000.

Rodney Tower, a retired police officer who is now a Senior Manager for Law Enforcement Relations with a company called Aftermath presented the check to the organization on Monday, September 16.

Several years ago, Aftermath instituted a program called “Why We Serve.”

Each year, they hold a contest throughout the United States for community based non-profit organizations to develop a public service announcement (PSA) detailing who they are and what they do.

The videos are posted on social media sites and the community members vote for their favorite PSA. Out of fifteen semi-finalists the CAC took fourth place this year for its PSA directed by Lt. William Power of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.

Featured in the public service announcement was Turbo, a therapy dog.

He is a six-year-old male Golden Retriever. His owner, Rita Spillers, brings Turbo to the center every Wednesday to visit with the children.

One foster mother states, “I’m a foster mother and sometimes, my kids are not happy about coming to therapy, but if they know Turbo’s going to be herethey’re ready to go… They find comfort in him. He seems to sense, when any one of them are having a little bit more of a problem or are depressed. He will go to them and rub on them- single them out as the one he thinks needs him the most. ” The Children's Advocacy

Front: Melanie Rivera, Hernando County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), Turbo; Back Left to Right: Representing HCSO - Kathy Chipelo, Kelly Kamin, Lt. William Power, Sheriff Al Nienhuis, CAC Director Janine Kell, Rodney Tower (Aftermath)

Center is under the umbrella of Mid Florida Community Services. It provides comprehensive services designed to reduce the stress a child experiences through the investigative process. Among the services provided at the CAC are forensic interviews, forensic medical exams, advocacy, deposition and court accompaniment, case management and individual therapy for child victims. The CAC has been open for eleven years and serves children from birth to age eighteen.

Janine Kell, director of the CAC states, “Our primary goal is to reduce the trauma experienced by child abuse victims.

This can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect or children who witness domestic violence. We also work with siblings of children who have died and children who have been exposed to illegal substances in the home.”

The Children's Advocacy Center sees an average of 125 children a week for therapy. Overall, last year it served more than 600 children here in Hernando County. Overall, in 2017 CAC served nearly 800 children and families who were victims of violent crimes, in 2018, they saw nearly 900 and in 2019 they expect even more.

The CAC will put the grant money to good use.

It will be used for various needs, such as hotel rooms for a human trafficking victims, therapy services or food for a child who comes to the center hungry.

You can view the public service announcement on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=MVpGsy-IpjU&feature=youtu.be The Children's Advocacy Center is located in Brooksville at 711 Benton Avenue.

For more information on the CAC call 352-754-8809 or go to www.mfcs.us.com

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A MONTH OF CELBRATIONS!

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Monthly Events:

This month we celebrate the founding of Brooksville. Don’t let the variety of dates floating around throw you off – they are all correct. Settlers came to the area in 1842 as part of the Armed Occupation Act, which promised 160 acres of land to those willing to live a bit out from a fort, farm some of the land and live in a home on the property. In 1856, the town name was changed from Melendez to Brooksville and the legislature designated it the county seat. The last date you might see is 1880, when Brooksville was incorporated and officially became a city.

Regardless of the year you choose, Brooksville has been around a long time. And it’s packed a lot of significant events and extraordinary people into its 10 square mile space!

When my family and I first moved here 20 years ago, I was astonished at the number of notable people that have called Brooksville home. For example: Blazing the Trail in Women Leadership! Brooksville’s Annie Jo Law was the first female admitted to the Florida Bar and the first woman to serve as a County Attorney. Lena Culver Hawkins served as Mayor of Brooksville a mere eight years after women earned the right to vote! Mayor Hawkins ran on a platform of city beautification (close to Main Street’s heart) and had her hand in so many projects, including serving as the designer and construction supervisor for the GFWC Historic Brooksville Women’s Club. That beautiful building is still in use 87 years later. In fact, the Club is hosting a tea during Founders’ Week.

Tickets are $18 and can be purchased by calling (352)200-0416.

All Roads Lead to Brooksville! Have you ever noticed all the buildings and parks named McKethan? Although many members of this family have shaped our history through the years, Alfred McKethan is credited with creating the water management districts and with bringing state roads into Brooksville. He wanted everyone traveling on major roads to come through town, making us an important hub. And Brooksville is also soon to be a hub for cyclists when the State Coast to Coast Trail is completed, taking people from one side of our state to the other! You can enjoy our part of the trail in our Good Neighbor Trail Ride on October 20. Register at www.gntbikeride.com to participate.

An abundance of athletes! For a small town, the number of professional athletes who called Brooksville home is unbelievable. NFL players including: Jerome Brown, DuJuan Harris, Maulty Moore. MLB players including: Eddie Looper, Mike Walker, Christian Arroyo, Bronson Arroyo, Wayne Garrett, and Mike Hampton. WWE wrestlers Windham & Taylor Rotunda. World Champion Sprinter John Capel. And Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to: ski the South Pole, climb the Lewis Nunatak in the Antarctic, and row across the Atlantic Ocean by herself. So stop by one of our schools and watch a game – chances are good you’ll be watching a future famous athlete.

Exporting Brooksville! Weenie Rogers Ghiotto made a name for Brooksville with her global marketing of Roger’s Christmas House. And today, businesses like Blaire Hensley’s Florida Cracker Kitchen and Dan & Darby Pritz’s Mountaineer Coffee are starting in Brooksville and then expanding around the state. Come enjoy samples of all our local restaurants at our Taste of Brooksville event (located in front of the Courthouse during the Founders’ Day celebration on October 19).

Contributing to the Arts! Brooksville appreciates the arts and you can tell that simply by stepping into City Hall and exploring the Art Gallery. Painter Mary Anderson Coogler exhibited in the World’s Fair, Musicians like Heather Gillis, Hughie Thomasson, Mighty Mongo’s Lindsay Vitola, and Jon Oliva have shared Brooksville talent with the world. And community theaters have been active through much of Brooksville’s history. A display at Chinsegut Hill Museum shows a performance of the Mikado in the 1920’s as well as sheet music written by Alice Spencer Mudd Rogers. Live Oak Theatre is now carrying the torch. Their next performance is “Little Mermaid” and can be seen in November by purchasing tickets at www.liveoaktheatre.org As you can see, we have so much to celebrate! Hope to see you at one or all our events this month.

Natalie Kahler Executive Director

Special Events this month!

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October 20, 2019 Visit www.gntbikeride.com for more details

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SpORTSmAN'S Club

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

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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A festive looking bar at Enchiladas in Brooksville

BY JA KARBER HERNANDO SUN

Family-owned, upbeat and mellow, Enchiladas – one of the best Latin restaurants in all of Hernando County – is a place you cannot afford to miss out on. Serving more than just Mexican & Tex-Mex favorites, it offers up quite an extensive menu of delectable goods that will fulfill even the most hungry of taste buds. Be warned, though: you cannot leave here without unbuckling your belt.

To start with the basics, Enchiladas, is open from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and is comfortably situated right after the corner of Main and N Broad St. The menu is online. Happy hour is from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. And, the food is also available for delivery, through grubhub. com and seamless.com.

So, what else? Well, there is a lot to say about Enchiladas. This bistro dishes out more than you’d expect from your typical Mexican restaurant. The drinks are served chilled, the atmosphere is colorful and inviting and the live music (when performed) is “A” rated. However, the service can be a little slow.

Their menu offers everything from their opening tortilla chips and salsa to their highly recommended Margarita Quesadilla, all of which satisfies hunger far beyond expectations. Seriously, the grub at this place is first class. Cheesy, meaty, and always brought to your table hot and sizzling, their meals fall nothing short of first rate.

Their Chimichanga, another dish worth trying, is a deep cut into the fabric of Mexican/Tex-Mex reality. Fried to perfection, this burrito is topped with their delicious enchilada sauce and tons of cheese, likewise handed to you with super fresh guacamole and sour cream served on the side. You’ll probably cry upon finishing your meal. Another item you can’t miss while visiting this

splendid little bistro is their Shrimp Fajita. Grilled to savory perfection, and brought to you with hearty serving of onions, tomatoes, and green peppers, this plump, juicy, and succulent concoction of shrimp, rice, and beans go far past tickling your taste buds, not to mention your gut. There’s simply no escaping the deliciousness of their food.

The colorful and inviting atmosphere makes you immediately feel welcome upon entering this eatery by its ambiance, mood and environment. The live music, the walls delightfully decorated with tradition and pride, and pleasantly splashed with paintings of people, places, and things, all clearly make you feel like you are in their home country. You can dance, you can dine, or you can merely sit back and enjoy the combination of tunes and milieu. Either way, you’ll be far from disappointed that you came here.

The only complaint one may have is the service. All I am saying is this: despite their almost A+ rating darn near almost all the way around, Enchiladas unfortunately gets an A- in this particular area. Don’t get me wrong, the servers still pass the test.

The overall impression of Enchiladas is that the food and the drinks are great. The ambiance is pleasant and the live music is outstanding.

This place really has a lot going for it and with some additional effort to improve their service- it can be top notch.

IF YOU GO: Address: 128 N Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601 Phone: (352) 796-6437 OPEN 7 days a week 11AM(PM

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Monthly Firearms classes for CCW SAT. & SUN 9AM-3PM

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

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TheDir.staff Director of Nursing and Dr. Leo Yason, Chief Admissions and Kishawn Shefield, Of Social Medical Officer Services are warm, caring, knowledgeable and good at what they do – we are here to help you. If your job, family or life in general is spiraling Top from left to right: Jelani McPhee, Recreation; Karen Toth, RN, Treatment Care Coordiout of control, if you’re depressed nator; Penelope Hazinakis-Swainston, Therapist; Jason Millan, RN, Nurse Manager Bottom from left to right: Shantay Gaskins, Case Manager; Sarah Dudley, Therapist; Simoneand can’t function properly, if you Clement-Joseph, ARNP can’t stop the drinking or drug use and you need support, call ABOVE: Our Caring Staff- Cody W., Caroline G., Margaret C., Sarah D. and Kishawn S. our voluntary program now. If you don’t need to be an inpatient, you mayboth be mental eligible for our partial The Springbrook Dual Diagnosis unit offers detox and up to 28 day treatment to people experiencing health and addiction hospitalization issues. The staff are warm, caring, knowledgeable and good at what they do – we are here to help you. If your job,program. family or life in general is spiraling out of control, if you’re depressed and can’t function properly, if you can’t stop the drinking or drug use and you need support, call our voluntary program now. If you don’t need to be an inpatient, you may be eligible for our partial hospitalization program.

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HERNANDO BEACH CARDBOARD BOAT RACE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, FROM 10AM TO 5PM A day-long fun event at which you get to race homemade CARDBOARD BOATS! This year we are adding morning Kayak Racing. So come on out for Fun, Food, Prizes, Music, Vendors, and a Silent Auction.

This event helps raise funds for Hernando Beach Marine Safety Support Group which promotes marine safety and education.

Categories are Youth Class, High School, and Open. Awards will be presented for Best looking, Most Unique, Fastest time, Demolition Derby, and Titanic Award for the most dramatic sinking. Raffles and a Silent Auction. Sponsored by THE HERNANDO BEACH YACHT CLUB. Location: 4139 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida 34607

www.campingwiththeblues.com

All Scales Encouraged

Table Space: $10 per table (Bring your own table & chair) Set up time: 7:30 a.m.

FOUNDERS TEA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 11AM THRU SAT, OCTOBER 12, 2PM

Have a little history with your tea!. Celebrating our clubhouse opening in 1932, and the women that made it happen. Traditional fresh brewed tea, sweets and savouries prepared by members, costumes (optional), entertainment, prizes.

High Tea Menu. Daily Raffles. Profiles of 1932 GFWC Brooksville Club members Music of 1932. Reservations Recommended. Make checks to GFWC-HBWC and mail to: GFWC Historic Brooksville Woman's Club at 131 S. Main Street , Brooksville, FL 34601. Clubhouse doors open at 11AM. $18/pp $10 first responders in uniform.

DANA’S RAILROAD SUPPLY TRAIN SHOW & SWAP MEET SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 9:00 A.M.—2:00 P.M. OPEN HOUSE 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

4042 Deltona Blvd.

Spring Hill

FLORIDA FIDDLERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION; OCTOBER 11-13, 2019

FSFA’s Annual Convention is held in October each year and features guest artists, workshops, concerts, camping, jamming, dancing, and a string band contest. This event is for all old-time musicians, not just fiddlers, so invite your friends! Bring your band!

The 2019 Special Guest Artist is Dave Bing! For more information, schedule, tickets, and convention schedule go to https://flafiddlers.wordpress. com/annual-convention/ Location: Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville

WELLCOME OM OFFICIAL CAMPUS GRAND OPENING SATURDAY OCT 5, 9 AM – 5 PM

WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, Florida Coming October 5th, the WellCome OM team will celebrate a grand opening for everyone to experience. Absorb the wonders of togetherness, sound & dance of the universe and the sacred elements that are fundamental to life in health. In this event, you will see a ‘one-derful’ atmosphere of om in all the creativity that happens among those who let their energies shine. True skill and talent make restorative and rejuvenating practices fully vibrant. Connect yourself with doctors, therapists and other educators trained in healing arts who provide their services at OM. Allow your senses to be nourished through a myriad of techniques, artistry, yoga, dance, organic foods & gardens, personal care products, entertainment and much more.

Weekly Classes at WellCome Om Integral Healing & Education Center 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr.

Spring Hill 352-600-4242

Daily: The Conscious Market at OM retail shop For Special Gifts, Local Products, Unique Stones, and to view highlighted local artwork for purchase.

When: Open 9-5 M-F and Saturday 10-4.

Movement Studio Classes When: Morning and afternoon classes offered. (Change to:) Whether it's Yoga, Dance, Kickboxing, Tai Chi or another one of our classes, it's time for you to make the Move! Book and see a full schedule at: https://wellcomeomcenter.com/movement-studio-classes/ or call the center at 352-600-4242 for assistance.

Meditation Saturdays Every Saturday 2-3PM Join in an incredible meditative experience. Each week, we will be journeying somewhere new and unlocking new practices and deeper levels of meditation. Saturday 10/12/2019: The Power of Your Breath: Learn and practice different breath techniques paired with mudras and meditation, to bring balance to your body’s systems and expand your meditation practice.

What: Be EMPOWERED No-Cost Youth Workshops for Middle School/High School ages When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:306:30 pm Where: The Heal Building on campus at 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34607.

Description: Be Empowered is a nocost group with a focus for students to tackle the tough choices they face every day. By learning some great coping skills through weekly workshops and making some new friends, the hope is that Empowered kids who have a safe space and improved communication with adults are encouraged to tackle obstacles and bring some “OM” to their life as well as spread good vibes and acceptance to others.

What: Weight and Wellness Workshops for Adults and Teens When: Wednesdays, 6-7 pm Where: The Nurture building on campus at 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34607 Description: Weekly workshops designed to be a private, interactive group of individuals who want to create lifestyle goals and stay on track.

Facilitated by Diane Friedberg, wellness coordinator this gives a weekly accountability as well as positive reinforcement to healthy changes as reducing weight and focusing on your individual wellness is the goal. Cost

for this service range from discounted monthly and multi-class rate packages or a drop in rate for single classes.

WHOLLY HEALTHWISE A LECTURE SERIES WITH DR. MARIA Thursday's 5:30-7 PM Next lecture: Thursday, October 10th Just Poets Writing Club at WellCome OM Calling all Poets and Poetry Fans! "Just Poets" is a group whose members have a love of Poetry.

We share our own work as well as that of established authors. We provide feedback and support, have presentations and display framed poetry at the City Hall Art Gallery every three months. We welcome all the many voices our community embodies and always look forward to new friends.

It is the Write Place. Just Poets group meets every 2nd Thursday of the Month at 3:00- 5:00 pm at WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center located at 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607.

Essential Oil Make & Take Workshop Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 12 PM – 1:30 PM; Come join us for this class and feel free to custom make a perfect blend for you in the WellCome OM Conscious Market to take home!

Planning to attend? Please let us know of any allergies or sensitivities you may have prior to class by calling the Center at 352-600-4242.

The class cost is $20 and includes all of your supplies!

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How's the weather?

We will finish out the week with lovely weather. Sunny and hot with high temperatures in the low 90s. We begin to gradually go into an unsettled weather pattern starting this weekend with rain chances going from 20% Saturday to 40% Sunday and Monday, then 60% on Tuesday. Thunderstorms will be a daily threat through all of next week. Two weak disturbances that we will be watching, one is in the Caribbean and one in the western Atlantic but any development is expected to be very slow to occur.

Rainfall for September in Brooksville was 2.07. We only had measurable rain on six days during the month. The high temperature for September was 96 and the low was 59. The highest wind gust was 51 miles per hour on the 18th. Be very careful when there is lightning in your area. There have now been 17 fatalities across the country this year with three of those in Florida.

Something interesting to view in the night sky this week. A crescent moon will be appearing along with Jupiter in the southwestern sky after dark and on the night of October 3rd they will appear very close together in the sky.

Be sure and mark this on your calendar because it should be quite a sight.

Sunrise on Friday will be 7:24 a.m. with sunset at 7:12. If you have a weather question or are looking for weather data, drop me an email to weather1@ charter.net

EDUCATION Intersection of Mental Health, Law Enforcement to be Topic of Criminal Justice Panel Discussion at Saint Leo University, October 7 ST. LEO, FL - As part of events celebrating the inauguration of Saint Leo University’s 10th president, Jeffrey D. Senese, the university will host a criminal justice discussion panel on Monday, October 7.

Senese’s academic degrees are in the criminal justice field so it is fitting that the university host a panel discussion about issues facing law enforcement. Senese earned his bachelor’s degree in the administration of justice from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in criminology from Indiana State University, and a doctoral degree in criminal justice/research methods/statistics from Michigan State University.

The October 7 discussion will look at the intersection of law enforcement and mental health. A reception will be held from 4 to 5:50 p.m. in the lobby of Kirk Hall.

The panel discussion will follow from 6 to 8 p.m., in Selby Auditorium in Lewis Hall, just across from Kirk Hall. The event is free. Saint Leo University is at 33701 State Road 52, St. Leo, FL 33574. four miles east of Interstate 75 (Exit 285). Free parking is available in surface lots and in the campus garage.

Submit briefs to pr@hernandosun.com Panelists include: Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco; Dr. Christopher Cronin, professor of psychology; Dr. Moneque Walker-Pickett, Associate Department Chair of Criminal Justice and professor of criminal justice; Michelle Allen, instructor of criminal justice; and Kim Senger, who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Saint Leo University has worked in collaboration with police departments, providing his knowledge of mental health issues with his specialization in youth and gang activities. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Phillip Neely, department chair of undergraduate criminal justice, and Dr. Robert Diemer, director of graduate studies in public safety administration. University President Senese will open the session.

RSVPs are requested. To RSVP, go to: https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp For more information or to request special accommodations, contact (352) 588-8487 or email Brenda “Nikki” Heister, special programs manager, Department of Public Safety Administration at nikki.heister@saintleo.edu.

Inauguration ceremonies for Senese will be held on Friday, October 11, beginning with the celebration of Mass in the Marion Bowman Activities Center.

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY Beyond the Ballot- Workshop for New Voters Hernando County Supervisor of Elections (HCSOE), Shirley Anderson, is pleased to announce aworkshop series entitled Beyond the Ballot. This workshop will be an opportunity for all voters who want to learn more about the elections process- especially those new to our state or voting for the first time in 2020.

Information regarding the workshop is listed below: Dates and times October 21st--3:00 PM;October 24th--6:00 PM; November 4th--3:00 PM; November 5th--9:00 AM; November 7th--6:00 PM Location Supervisor of Elections Office Forest Oaks Government Center 7443 Forest Oaks Blvd.

Spring Hill, FL 34606 Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot by calling 352-754-4125 or email: Shirley.Anderson@HernandoVotes.com Hebrew Classes Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St. SH is offering an Adult Hebrew Grammar Class on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11:00am. Also, an Adult Beginner Hebrew Class from 8:00am to 9:30am and from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Tuition is $5.00 per class for non-Temple Members and a fee per student for a textbook. Call Lynn @352-688-5578 or email lynn12036@gmail.com for more information.

The First Hernando Republican Club invites all Hernando County registered Republicans to join us at our next meeting. Our club meets at 6:30 P.M. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Hernando County Association of Realtors building, 7321 Sunshine Grove Road, Brooksville. Our members are a welcoming group of politically active citizens whose aim is to educate and motivate civic awareness and participation in the political process. For more information please call 727534-4941.

NATURECOAST BOTANICAL GARDEN 2019 Annual Fall Plant Sale October 4 and 5, Friday and Saturday 9am-2pm We have a great variety of moderately priced and tried and true plants that grown in our area. Come early and get the best variety to choose from. Many of our plants are grown right here at the Botanical Gardens. We will have knowledgeable Spring Hill Garden Club members to help with questions and selections. All proceeds go to the upkeep of the Botanical Gardens open and Free to the public. Visit our website www.naturecoastgardens.com Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines program schedule for October will build on the theme: AGING IN GRACE. The first Sunday, October 6, will be Aging with Beauty, by Brenda Auch and Ellen Paul. On the 13th Dr. Andy LePage will discuss The Challenge of Aging. Next, October 20, Robert Keim will present Pass It On (Wisdom, Values & Acceptance). The last program, Oct. 27, will be Finally Reaching Your Potential

by Ellen Paul. Services begin 11:00 am at The Heather community center, 9100 Nakoma Way, Weeki Wachee.

A potluck lunch and discussion always follow.

Kids Say the Darndest Things: “You’re Famous, but You Ain’t All That” ABC, 8pm New Series!

The premiere episode’s first guests include a panel of future rock princesses that question host Tiffany Haddish’s friendship with one of their favorite musicians…

Batwoman The CW, 8pm New Series!

Ruby Rose stars as Kate Kane in The CW’s latest entry in its universe of DC Comics-inspired superhero series.

Alaska: The Last Frontier Discovery Channel, 8pm Season Premiere!

The Simpsons: “Go Big or Go Homer” FOX, 8pm Guest Star Alert!

When Homer is demoted to supervising interns, he inspires a go-getter millennial (voiced by guest star Michael Rappaport) to start his own business.

Get Shorty EPIX, 10pm Season Premiere!

Haunted Gingerbread Showdown Food Network, 10pm Season Premiere!

Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall: “Shot in the Dark” Investigation Discovery, 10pm Twenty-eight-year-old Army veteran and beloved father of three Joey Fulgham is shot dead in his bed in May 2003.

Press PBS, 10pm New Series!

This ensemble drama, airing as part of PBS’ Masterpiece franchise, follows the staff of two rival newspapers — one a traditional broadsheet and the other a tabloid — as they try to out-scoop each other for British journalistic supremacy and attempt to balance work and play against the pressure of the 24-hour news cycle.

My Wife’s Secret Life Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

After a one-night stand, Laurel’s lover begins stalking her and devises a deadly scheme to destroy her life. Kate Villanova, Matthew MacCaull, Jason Cermak and Marnie Mahannah star.

The Walking Dead AMC, 9pm Season Premiere!

Mr. Robot USA Network, 10pm Season Premiere!

Supergirl: “Event Horizon” The CW, 9pm Season Premiere!

MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

Danica McKellar stars as Angie Dove, host of a popular Philadelphia-based reality show dedicated to helping singles find their soulmates.

The Rookie: “The Night General” ABC, 10pm Talking Dead AMC, 10:10pm Season Premiere!

Madam Secretary CBS, 10pm Season Premiere!

Star Wars Resistance Disney Channel, 10pm Season Premiere!

E! True Hollywood Story E!, 10pm Season Premiere!

THE ARTS Crime Stoppers art contest is announced Brooksville, FL – Hernando County Crime Stoppers, Inc. is pleased to announce the first Crime Stoppers Art Contest. The contest is open from September 28 through November 30, 2019. Contest guidelines and entry form are available at HernandoCountyCrimeStoppers.com.

The artwork submitted in the contest must relate to the mission of Crime Stoppers. To help artists understand the scope of the program, they are encouraged to visit www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com and review the information. Replications of any photos may not be submitted. The Crime Stoppers logo may not be used as the contest entry. The contest artwork is anticipated to depict the cooperation of children and citizens with law enforcement.

There will be three age divisions, with prizes as follows for each division: First, a $100 gift card; Second, a $75 gift card; Third, a $50 gift card, and Fourth, a $25 gift card. Additionally, the twelve winning artworks will be featured on a rotating basis on the Crime Stoppers Facebook page and will be used in a planned Crime Stoppers calendar for 2021.

Four area businesses are assisting with the project as the official drop-off locations for completed art work.

Hernando County Crime Stoppers gratefully acknowledges Carlisle’s Meat Market, the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, and Strike City Bowling Lanes.

Perhaps you thought someone was selling drugs, but you were not sure so you didn’t tell anyone. Perhaps a person you noticed resembled a photo you saw on the evening news, or a video somewhere because law enforcement was looking for them? Perhaps you saw someone leave the scene of an accident. You thought about it more, but still said nothing. Maybe you were thinking it was none of your business.

These are the tips that should be called in, no matter how insignificant you may think the information may be. Reporting information that someone sees, hears, or knows about can be the best piece of information needed to close a case. While our Law Enforcement Personnel do their utmost to keep our citizens safe, the eyes and ears of the community play a big part in helping them do their job.

The tipster must contact Crime Stoppers via the toll-free number TipLine or by using the secure online link to submit the information. In order to qualify for reward eligibility Citizens who call in tips, or who submit tip information online are guaranteed to remain 100% anonymous. If the information provided in the tip results in an arrest, the tipster is eligible for up to a $3000 reward. Phone numbers are not recorded, citizens are never asked for their name or number.

Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization involving citizens, the media, and law enforcement to help keep our community safer. The program operates under the umbrella of the Office of the Attorney General and the state Florida Association of Crime Stoppers. Funding for the rewards program comes through grant money from the Attorney General’s office.

Please visit our website, and LIKE our Facebook page, HernandoCountyCrimeStopper.com to keep up with news and activity, to reach the online link or toll-free TipLine number or to download the free P3 app.

If you would like your group or organization to learn more about Crime Stoppers, please email to secretary@hernandocountycrimestoppers.com to arrange a presentation.

The mission of Hernando County Crime Stoppers is to empower the community to have safer neighborhoods, schools and work environments by providing a voice that citizens can use to stand against criminals without fear of retaliation.

Crafters, Artists, Merchandise and Food Vendors Wanted Calling all artists, crafters, merchandise & food vendors: St. Frances Cabrini located at 5030 Mariner Blvd. in Spring Hill will be hosting its annual namesake’s Festival

“The Feast of Mother Cabrini” November 7th-10th, 2019 . Do not miss a chance to be a part of this exciting Festival of family fun. Thousands attend every year enjoying fabulous food, entertainment, rides, contests, games, craft and merchandise vendors, plus so much more.

Please call or e-mail for more information; 352-683-9666 or giftshop@stfrances.org HERNANDO COUNTY FINE ARTS COUNCIL would like to invite the public to their meetings on the 2nd. Thursday every month at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave. Brooksville, FL 34601 in Council Chambers at 5:30 pm. Our mission is to encourage, support and promote all of the creative arts and assist in bringing these arts to our citizens. SAVE THE DATE our “36th. ART IN THE PARK” event is March 14 & 15, 2020. For info go to our website at hernandoarts.org or e-mail hernandofinearts@gmail.com. You may contact Jan Knowles if you wish at 352.279.5182.

HEALTH & WELLNESS WellCome OM Integral Healing and Education Center to Hold Grand Opening Community Celebration Spring Hill, FL (September 23, 2019) The WellCome OM Center, “The Hidden Jewel of Hernando” will celebrate a grand opening on October 5, 2019, from 9 am–5 pm. The public is invited to experience their newly built campus.

The staff at WellCome OM invite the public to come and experience the atmosphere of “om” in all the creativity that happens among those who let their energies shine. “Connect yourself with medical doctors, therapists and other educators trained in healing arts who provide their services at OM,” said Maria Scunziano-Singh, M.D. N.M.D. “Allow your senses to be nourished through a myriad of techniques, artistry, yoga, dance, organic foods and gardens, personal care products, entertainment and much more,” she added.

The celebration will offer campus tours, demonstrations, special offers, and retail discounts to those attending. Light refreshments will be available during the day in the Conscious Kitchen where educational cooking classes are also held.

Fall Festival Health Fair hosted by Crescent Community Clinic on Wednesday, October 9th from 10 am to 4 pm. The Festival will have health related and other vendors at the Spring Hill United Church of Christ on Mariner Boulevard.

2019 Hernando County Mental Health Summit Mental Health Summit 2019 Suicide Awareness, Assessment, & Prevention Strategies · Treatment for Eating Disorders Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) · Veteran Related Trauma Recovery Orientated System of Care (ROSC) · Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) Testimony Stages of Progression toward Chemical Dependency 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Check-in: 8:30 am Monday, October 7, 2019 @ 8:30 AM Heritage Pines Community Association, 11524 Scenic Hills Blvd, Hudson, FL 34667 Register at https://namihernando.org/mhsummit/ Seating is limited!

People Helping People Health Clinic 1396 Kass Circle; Spring Hill, FL 34606 The Health Clinic will be open on: Wed. Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 18 from 10am to 1pm Uninsured low-income clients can register and be evaluated by a Nurse Practitioner for general medical problems. For information please call: People Helping People 352-686-4466 or 352650-9006 AREA-13 FAMILY CARE COUNCIL Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, would appreciate it if you would print this in the Community/Public events section of the paper. WE ARE SEEKING NEW MEMBERS The Area 13 Family Care Council will meet Monday Morning, October 14th from 10am – 12pm at the Wildwood Agency for Persons with Disabilities office, 901 Industrial Drive Suite 100, Wildwood, FL 34785.

All persons interested in issues of those with Developmental Disabilities and their families are encouraged to attend. SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. For more information contact SECRETARY at: secretaryfcc13@gmail.com

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Monday, Oct. 7 The Neighborhood: “Welcome to the Fresh Coat” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Welcome to the Fresh Coat,” Dave volunteers to repaint the Butlers’ house, setting off a chain of events that affects both families.

All American: “Hussle & Motivate” The CW, 8pm Season Premiere!

NFL Football: Cleveland at San Francisco ESPN, 8pm Live Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns head to the Bay Area to battle Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

9-1-1: “The Searchers” FOX, 8pm In the wake of a massive tsunami that hit the Santa Monica Pier, the crew of 118 race to save lives.

Private Lives of the Windsors Smithsonian Channel, 8pm New Series!

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Nature Coast Orchid Society’s annual auction will be held on Saturday, October 19 at the VFW Post 8681, 18940 Drayton St. Spring Hill. Preview of orchids up for auction starts at 11:00, bidding starts at noon. There will be hundreds of orchids to bid on.

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FARMERS MARKETS Spring Hill Farmers Market Saturdays 10AM- 3PM 3021 Commercial Way; Spring Hill, Florida 34606 We are an outdoor market featuring local small businesses. We have over 45 vendors every week. Beasley Farms, Everlast orchids, Yalahala Bakery, Better Baked Goods, Come Unity Garden, Growin’ Crazy Acres, Healthy Green CBD oil, Avon, Amish Food, Moringa, Hurds Bagels, Edens Nectar and so many more local, talented vendors.

Brooksville Farmers' Market When: Sundays 10am – 4pm Where: 615 Hospital Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601 Description: The Brooksville Farmers' Market is where Hernando County farmers and agricultural producers offer their finest. Come to see all the fresh produce, meats and seafood available in our beautiful downtown.

ONGOING Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America Now until Nov. 9 The Mining Association Enrichment Center 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd, Brooksville, Florida 34601 The Smithsonian’s Hometown Teams traveling exhibition examines the many roles that sports play in American society. Hometown sports are more than just games—they shape our lives and unite us and celebrate who we are as Americans. We play on ball fields and sandlots, on courts and on ice, in parks and playgrounds, even in the street. What has occurred in our hometowns is nothing less than a sports revolution. hernandopast.org Oct. 4 -6 OPEN HOUSE, - RICARDO DESIGN GALLERY in Spring Hill When: Friday, October 4th, 2019 from 6pm to 8:30pm Where: RICARDO DESIGN GALLERY, 13112 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill; 352-563-5500 Description: Ricardo has been a successful Design Engineer for over 45 years! His gallery, a state of the art facility features beautiful fine art, prints and gift collectibles. The gallery is unique with one a kind masterpieces and custom print work. Come & enjoy an evening with music, champagne and tasty fruit hors d'oeuvres. You will meet local artists and speak directly about their work. Celebrate our growing art community in Hernando County.

enjoy a laid back picnic-style atmosphere complete with yard games for kids and adults. We'll have a bounce house, an awesome water slide (bring a towel) and a rock tower to climb. Enjoy live music, line dancing, and of course some fantastic BBQ all while getting to know the people in your community. There will be vendors on site, but there is no charge to attend and the food is FREE!!!

Oct. 8 Wild Foods Foraging Class October 8, Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join us as we forage around the park for wild foods and then cook up some dishes to sample. Bring water, sunscreen, hat and gloves. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free. At Dade Battlefield: 7200 Battlefield Parkway; Bushnell, FL 33513; (352) 793-4781 Oct. 10 GFWC Founders' Day Tea Oct 10 at 11 AM – Oct 12 at 2 PM GFWC Historic Brooksville Womens Club 131 S Main St, Brooksville Reservations Recommended ; High Tea Menu; Daily Raffles Profiles of 1932 GFWC Brooksville Club members; Music of 1932 Make checks to GFWC-HBWC and mail to GFWC Historic Brooksville Woman's Club ; 131 S. Main Street ; Brooksville, FL 34601; Clubhouse doors open at 11AM $18/pp $10 first responders in uniform Oct. 11 YMCA Community Resource Fair October 11th; 9am-12pm You’re invited! The Hernando County YMCA would like to invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Community Resource Fair. In years past this has been known as our Pink for a Purpose Event, but we realize that awareness about many things in the community is needed and what better way than to pull everyone together. In communities across the nation, the Y wants to encourage good health, help people and foster connections to the resources Hernando County has to offer. YMCA of the Suncoast-Hernando County; 1300 Mariner Blvd; Spring Hill, FL 34609 352.688.9622; www.ymcasuncoast.org Oct. 12 Hernando Beach Cardboard Boat Race Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10 AM – 5 PM Snapper Marina; 4139 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida 34607 A day long fun event at which you get to race homemade CARDBOARD BOATS! This year we are adding a morning Kayak Racing. So come on out for Fun, Food, Prizes, Music, Vendors and a Silent Auction. This event helps raise funds for Hernando Beach Marine Safety Support Group which promotes marine safety and education.

4th Annual Children's Charity Casino Night Friday, October 4, 2019 at 6 PM – 11 PM Join us for our 4th Annual Children's Charity Casino Night at Silverthorn Country Club! Net proceeds to benefit Hernando County Kiwanis Children's Train Show & Swap Meet Charities.

WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Open House, Annual Fall Bazaar and Craft Sale sponsored by the St. Frances Cabrini 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dana’s Railroad Supply, 4042 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606 Council of Catholic Women, to be held Saturday October 5 from 8:30 Description: FEATURING AMTRAK! ALL SCALES ENCOURAGED. AM - 5:30 PM and Sunday October 6 from 8 AM – 1 PM in Xavier Hall, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 5030 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill. Craft and ADMISSION FREE! Table space $10.00 per table. (Bring your own Gift Items for sale along with Children’s Toys, Books, Second Time Around table and chair). Set up time 7:30 a.m. (352) 684-2484. www. danasrailroadsupply.com.

Items, Jewelry, Holiday Bargains and Decorations and our “Man Cave.

Bake Sale and several gift baskets raffles. There will be a special raffle of a queen size quilt made and donated by one of our parishioners. Something Women of the Moose Craft Fair for everyone. Hope to see you at our Bazaar, for more information please Saturday, October 12, 2019 9 to 2 PM contact Mary @ 796-0550 5214 Mariner Blvd.

Spring Hill Fl 34609 Brookridge Social Dance on October 5th from 7 to 10 pm will host There will be over 35 Crafters and Vendors it’s Octoberfest Dance with Retro Express performing at 8150 Hampton The proceeds will go to the Mooseheart and Moosehaven St, Brooksville. Dance music from the 50’s to 80’s. Casual Dress, BYOB The Chinese auction will be used for the needy to purchase food for the – Coffee and Ice provided. $7 each ticket, tables of up to 10 – bring your friends, our snowbirds are coming back so phone Val at 352-616-0242 and needy at Thanksgiving. reserve your spot, limited availability at the door. BIG savings on packages Fall Wildflower/Butterfly Walk that include New Year’s Eve and remaining season.

October 12, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Join park staff as we walk the park trails and look at fall wildflowers and Pumpkin Smash Demo Derby butterflies during this peak season for both. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM Florida State Park pass. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellant. At Hernando County Fairgrounds Dade Battlefield: 7200 Battlefield Parkway; Bushnell, FL 33513; (352) 7936436 Broad St, Brooksville, Florida 34601 4781 What's better than a Demolition Derby? A Pumpkin Smash Demolition Derby. Not only will you see cars smash and pulverized but you will see pumpkins get smashed too! Adults Ages 13 and up -- $10; Kids 4 to 12 yrs Halloween at the Y October 12th; 6-8pm -- $5; Ages 3 and under -- Free; (352) 796-4552 $5/person to participate in all activities Join us for some spooky fun at the Y with Nightmare on Mariner Blvd.

Weekistock at Becky Jack’s Food Shack (8070 Cortez Blvd). This event Games, activities, arts and crafts, trunk or treat and more! Food available will be held on October 5th from 12-5pm. We will have over 30 vendors, for purchase. YMCA of the Suncoast--Hernando County; 1300 Mariner Blvd; live music, a raffle, doggy costume contest, over 15 different craft beers Spring Hill, FL 34609; 352.688.9622; www.ymcasuncoast.org on draft, food, and we will be benefiting the Hernando County Shriners hospital. We will also have the Blood mobile present collecting blood donations. If you need anymore information my number is (352)410-0721. Castile Soap Making at the Olive Grove October 12th & 13th @2pm: Castile Soap Making: Make your own soap using organic and natural ingredients. Keep the mold for future use, makes 10 to 12 bars. $65/ Curing Olives & Infusing Olive Oil October 5th & 6th @2pm: $25 / Members Free; Olive Grove 15016 Rester Dr 34613.

Members Free. Olive Grove 15016 Rester Dr 34613. (352) 345-5940 (352) 345-5940 Brooksville BBQ 2019 Jump into Fall in Downtown Brooksville WHEN: October 6, 2019 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 8 AM – 4 PM WHERE: Vineyard Christian Church Join Destination Brooksville for a day of Fall Fun. Shopping, Sales, a 375 South Broad St Brooksville FL 34601; COST: Free Pumpkin Pie & Apple Pie Baking Contest, Scarecrow Building, Adult, Kids & CONTACT: Nick Lipidarov; 3527770311 The Brooksville BBQ is a free family friendly event. from 1pm-6pm you can Pet Costume Contests, Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa Bar, Hot Caramel Apples,

BesT BeTs Week PBS, 8pm Season Premiere!

FBI: “American Idol” CBS, 9pm black-ish: “Feminisn’t” ABC, 9:30pm Emergence: “MG CU BID” ABC, 10pm NCIS: New Orleans: “Bad Apple” CBS, 10pm Boss Pride (Scott Bakula) travels to the Big Bad Apple (the show shot on location in New York City), but it’s not to visit his daughter, Laurel (Shanley Caswell).

Valley of the Damned: “Impossible Perpetrator” Investigation Discovery, 10pm Season Finale!

When teen Candace Hiltz is shot and killed in Prison Valley, the police pursue her troubled brother James as a potential suspect.

New Amsterdam: “Replacement” NBC, 10pm Max (Ryan Eggold) takes a chance on a new assistant and goes toe-to-toe with the board on a new plan.

Wednesday, Oct. 9 Rhythm + Flow Netflix New Series!

Judges Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. search for the next breakout hip-hop star in this music competition series.

NHL Hockey NBCSN, beginning at 7:30pm Live NBCSN’s Wednesday Night Hockey doubleheader has the New Jersey Devils at the Philadelphia Flyers, followed by the L.A. Kings at the Vancouver Canucks.

The Goldbergs: “Food in a Geoffy” ABC, 8pm Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got — which Geoff Schwartz (Sam Lerner), boyfriend of Erica Goldberg (Hayley Orrantia), learns on tonight’s episode of the 1980s-set comedy.

Riverdale: “Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam” The CW, 8pm Season Premiere!

College Football: Appalachian State at Louisiana ESPN2, 8pm Live Sun Belt Conference foes collide at Cajun Field in Lafayette as the Appalachian State Mountaineers visit the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.

Chicago Med: “In the Valley of the Shadows” NBC, 8pm SEAL Team: “Ignore and Override” CBS, 9pm The mission in Serbia continues in the new episode “Ignore and Override,” as Jason’s (David Boreanaz) past returns to haunt him and leaves him contemplating his future.

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Dex, a determined loner, tries out a new partner — grizzled detective Artie Banks (Donal Logue) — she hopes will become a mentor.

S.W.A.T.: “Bad Faith” CBS, 10pm In the new episode “Bad Faith,” Lt. Lynch (Amy Farrington) disrupts the SWAT team’s focus when the mayor tasks her with enacting a departmental review of the squad right as they pursue the unstable and dangerous fugitive leader of an infamous doomsday cult.

Chicago P.D.: “Familia” NBC, 10pm

Thursday, Oct. 10 The Price Is Right CBS, 11am Grey’s Anatomy: “Reunited” ABC, 8pm With new restrictions, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) tiptoes the line of protocol as she helps Jo (Camilla Luddington) with a difficult procedure from afar.

Young Sheldon: “An Entrepreneurialist and a Swat on the Bottom” CBS, 8pm Sheldon (Iain Armitage) takes matters into his own hands when Meemaw (Annie Potts) refuses to drive him to a lecture with Dr. Linkletter (Ed Begley Jr.) in the new episode “An Entrepreneurialist and a Swat on the Bottom.”

Supernatural: “Back and to the Future” The CW, 8pm Season Premiere!

NFL Football: N.Y Giants at New England FOX & NFL Network, 8pm Live Superstore: “Forced Hire” NBC, 8pm When Amy (America Ferrera) hires Dina’s (Lauren Ash) nemesis Colleen (guest star Heidi Gardner), Dina blackmails Garrett (Colton Dunn) into making Colleen’s life a living hell.

Horror Classics: Black Magic TCM, beginning at 8pm Tonight’s spooky movie lineup is themed around practitioners of the dark arts.

The evening begins with 1934’s The Black Cat and also includes Curse of the Demon (1958), The Seventh Victim (1943), The Devil’s Bride (1968) and more.

Perfect Harmony: “No Time for Losers” NBC, 8:30pm Arthur (Bradley Whitford) helps Ginny (Anna Camp) conquer stage fright.

Meanwhile, Reverend Jax (Rizwan Manji) is caught in the rift between Wayne (Will Greenberg) and Dwayne (Geno Segers).

The Unicorn: “Widow’s Group” CBS, 8:30pm Wade (Walton Goggins) reluctantly joins a support group for partners who’ve lost a spouse in the new episode “Widow’s Group.”

Chicago Fire: “Badlands” NBC, 9pm Brett (Kara Killmer) and Foster (Annie Ilonzeh) question the suspicious circumstances surrounding a brutal attack at a juvenile detention center, which leaves them searching for the truth.

A Million Little Things: “mixed signals” ABC, 9pm On the verge of becoming a filmmaker, Rome (Romany Malco) takes a meeting with an old producer friend, which causes him to feel torn about the creative changes he suggests for his script.

Modern Family: “Perfect Pairs” ABC, 9pm Isn’t it sweet how everyone wants to spend time with Haley and Dylan’s (Sarah Hyland and Reid Ewing) twins?

Mom: “Goat Yogurt and Ample Parking” CBS, 9pm Criminal Minds’ Paget Brewster gueststars in a role very unlike her levelheaded Special Agent Prentiss.

Nancy Drew The CW, 9pm New Series!

Literary heroine Nancy Drew gets a modern and spooky makeover in this dark drama.

Taken at Birth TLC, 9pm New Series!

This three-part series is a heartwrenching journey of loss and reunion.

Over 50 years ago, Thomas Hicks, a doctor from a small mining town in northern Georgia, illegally sold over 200 newborn babes out of the back of his clinic.

Single Parents: “Derek Sucks” ABC, 9:30pm Angie (Leighton Meester) is sent into a tailspin when her long-absent ex Derek (guest star Adam Brody, Meester’s reallife husband) suddenly appears on her doorstep.

Stumptown: “Rip City Dicks” ABC, 10pm

Legacies: “I’ll Never Give Up Hope” The CW, 9pm Season Premiere!

After discovering that there may be a way out of Malivore, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) becomes more determined than ever to find her way back to Mystic Falls.

Torn Apart: Separated at the Border HBO, 9pm This documentary from Academy Awardwinning filmmaker Ellen Goosenberg Kent (Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1), follows two mothers who were separated from their children at the U.S. border and are desperate to reunite with them.

Carol’s Second Act: “The Zebra” CBS, 9:30pm In the new episode “The Zebra,” Carol’s (Patricia Heaton) standard, run-of-the-mill case turns out to be something more than it seems.

Evil: “3 Stars” CBS, 10pm The team investigates the case of a high-

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Law & Order: SVU: “Down Low in Hell’s Kitchen” NBC, 10pm A serial predator targeting men in gay bars proves difficult to catch, until a celebrity comes forward with his story.

Temptation Island USA Network, 10pm Season Premiere!

Four couples at relationship crossroads travel to Maui where they will explore the single life alongside two dozen sexy singletons.

Friday, Oct. 11 El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Netflix Original Film!

Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan wrote and directed this thriller that reunites fans of the former, beloved AMC drama with Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul).

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: “A Decade of Pony” Discovery Family Channel, 5pm Take a look behind the scenes at the pony-rific animated series that inspired and delighted adults and children alike.

Hawaii Five-0: “E Uhi Ana Ka Wa I Hala I Na Mea I Hala (Passing Time Obscures the Past)” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “E Uhi Ana Ka Wa I Hala I Na Mea I Hala (Passing Time Obscures the Past),” Five-0 investigates when a plane that mysteriously crashed into the Pacific in the ’80s is found, but with a recently murdered scuba diver inside.

Charmed: “Safe Space” The CW, 8pm Season Premiere!

The Blacklist: “Louis T. Steinhil: Conclusion” NBC, 8pm Liz (Megan Boone), Dembe (Hisham Tawfiq) and the task force continue to search for Red (James Spader).

MLB Playoffs: NL Championship Series: Game 1 TBS, 8pm Live TBS airs the best-of-seven National League Championship Series beginning with Game 1 tonight. The NL champion advances to the World Series beginning Oct. 22 on FOX. Monster of the Month: Godzilla TCM, beginning at 8pm Tonight’s lineup of original Godzilla classics from Japan’s Toho Studios includes Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964), Invasion of AstroMonster (1965), Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966), Son of Godzilla (1967) and Destroy All Monsters (1969).

Fresh Off the Boat: “Grandma’s Boys” ABC, 8:30pm Ken Jeong returns as Gene, Louis’ (Randall Park) scheming brother, to help their jobless, mahjong-playing, TVaddicted mother, Jenny (Lucille Soong), celebrate her latest inspired life decision — retirement.

Dynasty: “Guilt Trip to Alaska” The CW, 9pm Season Premiere!

On the eve of the Carrington Foundation Fundraiser, drama immediately floods the scene as bodies are pulled from the lake on the Carrington estate.

Gold Rush Discovery Channel, 9pm Season Premiere!

Big bucks or bankruptcy? Fortunes flip for the scrappy Yukon miners in Season 10 of Discovery’s most popular show, Gold Rush.

Gabby Duran & the Unsittables Disney Channel, 9pm New Series!

Thirteen-year-old Gabby Duran (YouTube star Kylie Cantrall) inadvertently lands a job babysitting an unruly group of VIP extraterrestrial children disguised as everyday kids.

Blue Bloods: “Behind the Smile” CBS, 10pm The Hispanic Heritage Awards

Oct. 18 and 19 Hernando Historical Museum's Annual Haunted House.

Our dates this year are Friday and Saturday, October 18th and 19th, as well as the 25th and 26th from 7-11pm.

It is $7 for 12 and up, $5 for 12 and under.

We will also have a kids maze for $1, food, games, and more!

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW & POT LUCK DINNER Saturday October 19th @ 8pm: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW & POT LUCK DINNER W/ LIVE SHADAW CAST featuring FLUSTERED MUSTARD Touring Theatre Group. $10.00 / Members Free. Bring a Covered Dish and get in for only $5.00 8pm Members please bring a covered dish or a bag of candy. Olive Grove 15016 Rester Dr 34613.

(352) 345-5940 Oct. 20 2nd Annual Good Neighbor Trail Bike Ride Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 7:30 AM 80 Russell St, Brooksville, FL 34601-3704 Join us for the Brooksville Good Neighbor Trail Bike Ride as we celebrate the completion of the Brooksville section of the Florida Coast to Coast Trail! Our ride begins at the Historic Brooksville Train Depot located at 70 Russell Rd, Brooksville, Florida. The Good Neighbor Trail is a 10 mile stretch of paved trail that connects to the Withlacoochee State Trail, a paved, 46-mile long converted railroad track.

Register at www.gntbikeride.com Oct. 24 Barktober Fest Paws for Polio WHEN: Oct. 24, 2019 WHERE: Rotary Centennial Dog Park, 10375 Sandlor St., Spring Hill Description: Vendors, food, doggie art and lots of fun. To mark World Polio Day. For more information contact Carol at 570.807.3188 or carolal@ noln.com. More information to follow.

Cooter Festival WHEN: Weekend of Oct. 24 – 27, 2019 WHERE: at Depot District 286 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness Description: Cooter Festival debuts the new Inverness Depot District with live music, special happenings, food trucks, kids activities and cooter races!

Stay tuned for updates. Event subject to change, rain or shine. Hosted by City of Inverness, Florida Government and Sunny Cooter. Sunny Cooter is a river turtle from Inverness, Florida. This cooter loves to have fun.

Oct. 25-26 Haunted Event: Alien Encounters October 25 – 26, Friday - Saturday, 7 pm – 9:30 pm.

Join us for a fun evening filled with scary surprises meeting you along the Haunted “Twilight Z” Trail and walk through Area 51 Pavilions. Who knows what you might see? Cost is $5/person (6 and under free) includes pavilions and Scouts’ trails & 4 “free tickets” for food, craft or games. Free puppet shows in the Lodge every 30 minutes. Additional tickets for food, craft or games may be purchased for 50 cents each (or 13 for $5). At Dade Battlefield: 7200 Battlefield Parkway; Bushnell, FL 33513; (352) 793-4781 Nature Seafood Festival WHEN: Saturday, Oct 26 , 2019 from 11:00-18:00 WHERE: Linda Pedersen Park, 6400 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida Description: A family friendly festival that includes Bands, Kids Park, a multitude of craft vendors and of course A WHOLE LOT OF SEAFOOD. And its all for a great cause. More information to follow.

Hosted by Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central Oct. 26-27 Hernando Sportsmans Club Gun and Knife Show The club's gun shows and swap meets are held in the Clubhouse at the Hernando Sportsman's Club. The physical address for the club is 16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614. The entrance road to the Club is off of U.S Hwy 19 (Commercial Way), just 9 ½ miles north of SR 50, in Hernando County. Admission to the Gun Show is $6.00. Doors are open to the public from 9:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, and from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Sunday.

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strung theater producer who is believed to be demonic in the new episode “3 Stars.”

Taken at Birth TLC, 9pm TLC’s three-part series ends tonight, concluding the stories of the Hicks babies. Over 50 years ago, Thomas Hicks, a doctor from a small mining town in northern Georgia, illegally sold over 200 newborn babies out of the back of his clinic.

Hay Ride, Apple Bobbing, and all things Fall. Visit each business for a free gift drawing ticket (no purchase necessary) and be entered to win one of many great prizes. A free event for the entire family. Located throughout Downtown Brooksville with over 30 local businesses participating and a pop up market with local artists, food trucks and vendors. Maps will be provided. Hosted by Destination Brooksville, A Local Merchants & Volunteer Group.

PBS, 10pm Join the country’s highest tribute to Latinos by Latinos. The program includes award presentations, performances and appearances by celebrated Hispanic artists.

Ghost Nation Travel Channel, 10pm New Series!

Jason Hawes, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango — who largely started the current trend of paranormal investigation shows on TV with their former Syfy series Ghost Hunters — are back for new adventures.

Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition WE tv, 10pm Season Premiere!

Freakshow Cakes Cooking Channel, 11pm Hometown Horror Travel Channel, 11pm New Series!

Many small communities across America are gripped with tales of horror, mystery and intrigue that have lingered over these towns for centuries.

Saturday, Oct. 12 College Football FOX & NBC, beginning at 12pm Live The Texas Longhorns take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Showdown today at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on FOX. Later tonight on NBC, the USC Trojans visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a rivalry battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh trophy.

“Scream” Marathon Freeform, beginning at 6pm You might lose your voice after watching three scream-inducing movies in this horror franchise from director Wes Craven: Scream (1996), Scream 2 (1997) and Scream 3 (2000).

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Discovery Family Channel, 8pm Series Finale!

After nine years and 221 magical episodes, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic comes to an end with a 90-minute finale where a villainous alliance unleashes their unified might on Equestria, and it’s up to the Mane Six to save the kingdom.

MLB Playoffs: League Championship Series FOX & TBS, beginning at 8pm Live The American League’s two remaining playoff contenders meet tonight in Game 1 of the best-of-seven AL Championship Series. FS1 and FOX split coverage of the series. Game 2 of the National League Championship Series is on TBS. The College Admissions Scandal Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

The College Admissions Scandal follows Caroline (Penelope Ann Miller) and Bethany (Mia Kirshner), two wealthy and successful mothers who are obsessed with getting their teens into elite colleges.

Love, Fall & Order Hallmark Channel, 9pm Original Film!

When Claire (Erin Cahill) goes home to save her dad’s annual Fall Fest on her family’s pumpkin farm, sparks fly with an old rival — the opposing lawyer (Trevor Donovan) she now faces in court.

Gregory Harrison also stars.

The Banana Splits Movie Syfy, 9pm Original Film!

Leave it to Syfy to reimagine the beloved late ’60s/early ’70s Hanna-Barbera liveaction/animated kids’ series The Banana Splits as a horror film.

Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal With Gretchen Carlson Lifetime, 10pm Gretchen Carlson explores the remarkable story of privilege and greed behind the recent college admissions scandal.

Saturday Night Live: “David Harbour/ Camila Cabello” NBC, 11:30pm Live Stranger Things star David Harbour makes his SNL hosting debut, and he is joined by Camila Cabello, making her own debut as musical guest.

SPRING HILL 8 Address: 2955 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606 Phone: (352) 666-6656

Friday Oct. 4 - Thurdsay Oct. 10 Rogue Warfare (R) Stephen Lang, Will Yun Lee 103 minutes 1:00 PM A Unicorn Adventure (NR) John Snyder, Kira Buckland 92 minutes 4:00 PM Abominable in RealD 3D (PG) Chloe Bennet, Sarah Paulson 92 minutes 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Downton Abbey (PG) Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael 121 minutes 12:15, 3:30, 7:00, 10:25

47 Meters Down: Uncaged (PG-13) John Corbett, Nia Long 89 minutes 7:30, 10:05 Good Boys (R) Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams 89 minutes 1:15, 4:15, 7:30, 10:05 After the Wedding (PG-13) Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore 110 minutes 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 The Peanut Butter Falcon (PG-13) Jon Bernthal, Dakota Johnson 93 minutes 12:45 PM

The Goldfinch (R) Sarah Paulson, Ansel Elgort 149 minutes 12:00, 3:45

Scary Stories to Tell In The Dark (PG-13) Zoe Colletti, Michael Garza 111 minutes 7:15, 10:05

It Chapter Two (R) Jessica Chastain, Bill Skarsgård 169 minutes 11:45 AM, 3:30, 6:45, 10:15

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham 136 minutes 9:45 PM

Official Secrets (R) Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes 102 minutes 1:15, 4:15, 7:00 Angel Has Fallen (R) Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman 121 minutes 6:45, 9:55

The Lion King (PG) Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter 118 minutes 12:30, 4:00

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CALENDARS, ENRICHMENT CENTERS MINING ASSOCIATION ENRICHMENT CENTER 352.544.5900 John Gary Grubbs Blvd; Brooksville Oct. 7 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 1-3 Creative Art Oct. 8 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4 Puzzles 9-4 AARP-DSP 1:00 Alzheimer’s Support Group by appointment SPRING HILL ENRICHMENT CENTER 10441Quality Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Medical Arts Building Ste #105; Located on the campus of Bayfront Health Spring Hill tel. 684.7568 Oct. 7 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:00-10:00 Chair Exercise 9-11 Share A Craft 9-12 Painting 9-4 SHINE by Appt Only Call 593-0705 12-3:00 Current Events 12:30-4 Canasta- Hand & Foot 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! 1-4:00 Painting Oct. 8 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8:30-9:00 Weights & BROOKSVILLE ENRICHMENT CENTER 17222 Hospital Blvd Brooksville, Fl 34601 Medical Arts Building Ste #120 Located on the campus of Bayfront Health Brooksville tel. 544.6022

Oct. 7

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 8-12 Crafts 9:30 Exercise 1-4:00 Alzheimer's 7-9:00 Camera Club

Oct. 8

Oct. 9 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 4:45-7:30 Funtastic Gymnastics- Call 352.942.0012 to sign up

Oct. 11 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 12:30-3:30 Early American Rug Hookers

Oct. 10 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 9-3:30 Basket Weavers 7:00-9:00P HCARA

Squats 9–10 Seven Hills ARB Committee Meeting 9:00-10:00 2-mile walk 9-11 Share A Craft 10:30-11:30 YOGA 11-12 Social Seniors 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! 1-3 Deaf Services & FREE amplified Phone 1-4:00 Scrabble 6:30-8:30 TLC for Mom Oct. 9 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:00-10:00 Chair Exercise 10-2 Vocational Rehab 10-12 Ceramics 10-11 Bingo 12:30-4:00 Advanced Canasta Hand & Foot 1-4 Advanced Mah Jongg 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! Oct. 10 8-4 Cards, Board Games & 8:30-9:00 Weights & 10-12 Deaf Services

Oct. 9

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:30 Exercise 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9-1 Crocheting, Knitting, & Warm Up America 10:30- Hospital Volunteers 11:30-12:30 Blood Pressure 12:30-4:00 CanastaHand & Foot (Room #10) 1-3 Pencil Sketching 1:00 Music with Gale 6:30-7:30 AA Support Group 7 Toastmasters- Public Speaking

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 8-3 Sewing Group 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9-5 SHINE BY APPT 9:30-11 BINGO

Oct. 10

SH- Spring Hill Branch Library, located at 9220 Spring Hill Drive.

Registration is open Come read to Turbo, our pawsome reading dog! Reading dogs such as Turbo help children to develop the skills they need to read in a relaxed environment. Kids can bring their own book or read one of ours. They can read to Turbo by themselves or bring one (1) sibling or BFF, if they so choose.

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 8:30-10:30 Nature Coast HR Society

Squats 9:00-10:00 2-mile walk 9-11 Share A Craft 9-4 SHINE by Appt Only Call 593-0705 1:00 Chewin’ the Fat! 1-4 Scrabble 6:30-8:30 Mom to Mom 7:00 Seven Hills Fining Committee Meeting

Solution to Crossword on page 16

Oct. 11 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:00-10:00 Chair Exercise 9-11 Share A Craft 10-11:30 Crochet Classes 10-11 YOGA 11-12 Blood Pressure checks by Home Instead 12:30 Music with Gale 12:30-4 Mah-Jongg 12:30-4 Advanced Canasta- Hand & Foot 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat 3-6:00 TLC for Mom’s 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9:30-11(Room #5) BINGO 8-3 Sewing Group 10:30-12 Caring K9’s 1-3 Creative Art 5-6:30 DC Support 6-8 DC (SAS) Room #1 6:00-10:00 CPR-AED Room#6 7:30-9:00 AL-Anon

Oct. 11

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 9:30 Exercise 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 10-1 Quilters with a Cause 14 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9:30 Exercise 1-3:00 ATA Career Training (Room #2) 1-4:00 Alzheimer's

Library Programs

WH- West Hernando Branch Library located at 6335 Blackbird Ave, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 BV- Brooksville/ Main Library located at 238 Howell Ave, Brooksville, FL 34601 EH- East Hernando Branch located at 6457 Windmere Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602 Please note that if events are full at the time we gather this information, they will not be printed on the calendar.

Oct. 5 Adult Coloring - EH 10/5/2019 10AM - 3PM Enjoy an atmosphere suited for mental decompression while we sip tea and color to the tune of relaxing music.

Game On! - EH 10/5/2019 10AM - 4PM Enjoy family gaming at the East Hernando Branch!

Anime Club - SH 10/5/2019 11AM - 12:30 PM Registration is open Are you a fan of anime, manga, or Japanese culture? Join Anime Club, where you can watch, read, and enjoy anime & manga with other fans.

K-Pop Club - SH 10/5/2019 1 - 2:30 PM Registration is open Fans of Korean music & culture and those curious about this new global sensation are invited to explore the world of K-Pop. Oct. 7 Email with Gmail - BV 10/7/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Email is easy! Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more.

Meditation Break - WH 10/7/2019 12 - 12:30 PM Enjoy a 30 minute Monday meditation break - show up for any or all sessions!

U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Hiring - BV 10/7/2019 12 - 3PM Looking for temporary, flexible work? The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring workers for the 2020 Census! Recruiters will be available in the Main Library meeting room from 12:00 pm 3:00 pm.

Medicare 101 - WH 10/7/2019 1 - 2PM For people new to Medicare or anyone who would like a better understanding of how the program works. A fun discussion with plenty of time for questions.

Understanding the Basics of Social Security Planning and Long Term Care Planning - WH 10/7/2019 2 - 3PM Understanding the latest strategies in protecting your retirement portfolio from catastrophic Long Term Care expenses.

Oct. 8 Email with Gmail - WH 10/8/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Email is easy! Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more .

Read with Turbo - SH 10/8/2019 10:30 - 10:45 AM

Toddler Storytime - BV 10/8/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 3 years old.

Read with Turbo - SH 10/8/2019 10:45 - 11AM; 11 - 11:15 AM Registration is open Come read to Turbo, our pawsome reading dog! Reading dogs such as Turbo help children to develop the skills they need to read in a relaxed environment. Kids can bring their own book or read one of ours. They can read to Turbo by themselves or bring one (1) sibling or BFF, if they so choose.

Preschool Storytime - BV 10/8/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 3 - 5 years old.

Read with Turbo - SH 10/8/2019 11:15 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Come read to Turbo, our pawsome reading dog! Reading dogs such as Turbo help children to develop the skills they need to read in a relaxed environment. Kids can bring their own book or read one of ours. They can read to Turbo by themselves or bring one (1) sibling or BFF, if they so choose.

Beginner/Gentle Yoga Class - SH 10/8/2019 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."

Choose to Quit - BV 10/8/2019 2 - 4PM Get the tools you need to quit smoking now with this 2 hour tobacco cessation course. The course includes a one month supply of nicotine replacement patches, lozenges, or gum (participant’s choice) absolutely free!

Nonfiction Book Discussion - SH 10/8/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Book discussion for adult nonfiction fans - ask for a copy of the reading and join in.

Oct. 9 Email with Gmail - SH 10/9/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Email is easy! Learn how to send, receive, and organize your email; how to send photos and other documents, and more.

Beginners Tai Chi - BV 10/9/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Join the waiting list Are you curious as to how you can help your breathing and movement? Tai Chi might be the answer.

10/9/2019 2 - 4PM This month's topic: Insurance and Estate Planning Coding for Kids - WH 10/9/2019 4:30 - 5:30 PM Registration is open Kids, come join us and learn how to program and code.

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

Oct. 10 Manage Your Diabetes (Type II) Like a Pro! - EH 10/10/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Toddler Storytime -SH 10/10/2019 10:30 - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - SH 10/10/2019 11:15 AM - 12PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Movies @ your library - SH 10/10/2019 2PM - 4PM tbd Oct. 11 Baby Storytime - WH 10/11/2019 10 - 10:30 AM A Storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

Introduction to Ukulele - EH 10/11/2019 10 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Join TBUS guest instructor Gayle Grindey as she leads students through the basics of playing the ukulele. Guaranteed to be a lot of fun. Bring your own instrument or use one of our class instruments.

Mom to Mom Breastfeeding support Group - BV 10/11/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Please join the WIC breastfeeding support team as we host the Mom to Mom Breastfeeding Support Group in Brooksville.

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

Oct. 12 Game On! - EH 10/12/2019 10AM - 4PM Enjoy family gaming at the East Hernando Branch!

Storytime - EH 10/9/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Rain Barrel Workshop - SH 10/12/2019 10:30 AM - 12PM Add a rain barrel to your landscape to provide water to plant beds and vegetable gardens. Diverting potential runoff also help protect area waterways from potential pollution.

Financial Management Series - EH

born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life,

SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 10/11/2019 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only. Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

Tech Tutors - BV 10/11/2019 2:30 - 3PM; 3 - 3:30 PM; 3:30 - 4 PM; 4 - 4:30 PM Registration is open Not quite sure how to use your device? Do you have any questions or concerns? Grab your gadget and stop by!

ARTeration: Halloween Decorations - EH 10/12/2019 1:30 - 3PM Registration is open Come in and create decorations perfect for Halloween

"To be ignorant of what occurred before you were

Preschool Storytime - WH 10/11/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - SH 10/9/2019 10:30 AM - 12PM Topic: Saving Water in the Landscape

CBD, THC & The ABCs of Medical Cannabis - BV 10/9/2019 2 - 3PM Discover and discuss details surrounding medical use of cannabis (marijuana).

Bible Word Search puzzle on page 23

unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?"

- Cicero, Orator

Solution to Sudoku from page 16:

(puzzle on page 23)

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SPORTS

Golf tournament to benefit Hernando Pasco Hospice

By LISA MACNEIL HERNANDO SUN

Not very long ago, Patrick Hramika was a hospice patient. Given a terminal diagnosis, and perhaps a year to live, Hramika and his family made arrangements with the Hernando Pasco Hospice for his care during that time.

The remarkable part of Hramika’s story is; few hospice patients make a full recovery and go on to lead a charity golf tournament to benefit their local hospice.

An avid golfer, Hramika returned to the game after his absence by practicing at Blue Tees International, and later returned to one of his several leagues that played at Hernando Oaks. “It built my confidence back up, it built my strength back up, and it’s to the point now where I have to do something for Hospice.”

Hramika has been busy assembling a team to organize the benefit, which so far includes his busi-

ness partner, Tony Mosca and some members of the Rivard Golf Club. So far, they have a 50-50 raffle in place, and plans for a Duck Pluck.

Duck Pluck, you ask? $10 buys you a duck, and you and your duck are assigned a secret number. At

various intervals throughout the contest period, an independent duck-plucker will net a duck. If your duck gets plucked, you’re the winner!

A handicap will be required to keep the tournament as competitive as possible.

On Saturday, December 7, 2019, the Inaugural Tournament of Love will be held at Rivard Golf Club to directly benefit the Hernando Pasco Hospice (HPH). The day begins with a shotgun start at 9:30 AM. Following golf, the group will convene at the Tropics RV Park Clubhouse for food and refreshments, more contests, and possibly more Duck Plucking. A pool table will be available, and a tournament could break out on this “green” as well.

For Info call: Rivard Golf Club, 18001 Rivard Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34604. Call (352) 796-1410

Sports Calendar High School Sports Schedules Week 10/07/2019 thru 10/13/2019

Central High School Bears THU

10/03/19

BOYS GOLF

TBA @ Southern Hills Golf & CC 4200 Summit View Dr, Brooksville FL 34601

HOME

2:30 PM

THU

10/03/19

GIRLS GOLF

HHS @ Meadow Oaks Golf Club 13125 Fairwinds Rd, Hudson FL 34669

AWAY

3:00 PM

THU

10/03/19

GIRLS V / JV VOLLEYBALL

WWHS - CONFERENCE GAME

AWAY

5:30 PM

THU

10/03/19

BOYS JV FOOTBALL

WWHS

HOME

6:00 PM

THU

10/03/19

CITRUS @ Citrus Co. YMCA 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto FL 34461

AWAY

6:00 PM

THU

10/03/19

CITRUS @ Citrus Co. YMCA 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto FL 34461

AWAY

6:00 PM

MON

10/07/19

GIRLS GOLF

WWHS @ Southern Hills Golf & CC 4200 Summit View Dr, Brooksville FL 34601

HOME

3:00 PM

TUE

10/08/19

GIRLS GOLF

CONFERENCE GAME @ Citrus Hills Golf & CC 509 E. Hartford St, Hernando FL 34442

AWAY

TBA

TUES

10/08/19

BOYS GOLF

GULF COAST 8 CONFERENCE MATCH @SOUTHERN HILLS

AWAY

TBA

TUES

10/08/19

JV/V GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

ZEPHYRHILLS

AWAY

07:30:00 PM

THUR

10/10/19

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

CONFERENCE MEET @ McKethan Lake 15185 N. Broad St, Brooksville FL 34601

AWAY

4:00 PM

THURS

10/10/19

JV/V GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

WILDWOOD

HOME

5:30PM – 6:30PM

FRI

10/11/19

FOOTBALL

CRYSTAL RIVER

HOME

07:30:00 PM

BOYS VARSITY SWIMMING

GIRLS VARSITY SWIMMING

VOLLEYBALL: HCA vs. Central

By Mel Suiter Hernando Sun BROOKSVILLE, Fla. --- It was a picture!

Hernando Christian Academy started the celebration of Spirit Week on the right foot on Monday night September 30, on the volleyball court against cross-town rival Central High School.There were some strong rallies by both teams, but at the end of the match, the Lions defeated the Bears 3-0 to improve their overall record to 9-7.

Central High School is struggling through a though season.

The Bears are 1-12 overall and are now being directed by their new coach, Kris Brooks.

The first match of the night, the Bears could not contain the Lions as they used both the combination of accurate serves and strong net play to take the first match 25-21, and the mood.

Lion’s team captain and senior outside hitter Cassidy Coffman served the ball in the first match with the right stuff.

She was accurate for seven match points aided by great net coverage provided by her teammates.

“They are playing very well, they are learning their steps, they are working together and coming together.” Hernando Christian Academy volleyball coach Stacy Hethorn said after the match. “We made some adjustments and we got a system.

Plus, it is Spirit Week and it is a big game and the kids wanted to win the game.”

The second match of the night, the Bears caught and pushed the Lions but a sharp serve from sophomore setter Courtney Klukowski for the point number 27 ended the match for the Lions and with another win.

The third match brought more action out to the volleyball court but once again, Coffman once led her team to victory with another round of dead-eye serving the ball into spaces not occupied by Bears.

“We talked about the kill, it does not have to be powerful, it doesn’t have to be forced,” Hethorn said. “We are talking about playing smarter look for open spots they are adjusting.”

Brooks said after the game that he is learning all about his team and they are coping with learning his philosophy.

Against the Lions, Brooks said that he was proud of the way his team competed against the Lions, and that they just must hold their heads up and not get discouraged.

“They put forth a great effort. I am proud on how well they played, and they played set-by-set and game-by-game,” Brooks said. “It is a learning experience for me as well. The girls are learning our new system, not as well as we hoped, but they are still learning.”

Hernando Christian Academy tended to lose their momentum in the middle of the matches against the Lions.

They would lose the edge, but Hethorn recognized the tendency. She simply would call a time out, gather her team around her and her team would come out of the huddle refocused.

When the Lions did concentrate, the play of the ball would be moved from the back line to a strong net game.

Hernando Christian Academy is playing inspired volleyball and the progression of the level of play is exciting to the fans in the bleachers cheering loudly creating the atmosphere of appreciation for the strong effort on the court by the Lions.

The excitement of success during Homecoming Week makes this volleyball season for Hernando Christian Academy- picture perfect!

Hernando High School Leopards THU

10/03/19

GIRLS GOLF

CHS @ Meadow Oaks Golf Club 13125 Fairwinds Rd, Hudson FL 34669

AWAY

3:00 PM

THU

10/03/19

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

LECANTO @ Lecanto High School 3810 W. Edcuational Path, Lecanto FL 34461

AWAY

7:00 PM

FRI

10/04/19

FOOTBALL

SPRINGSTEAD

AWAY

7:00 PM

MON

10/07/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

CRYSTAL RIVER

AWAY

7:00 PM

TUES

10/08/19

GIRLS GOLF

CONFERENCE MATCH WITH CITRUS @ TBA

AWAY

3:15 PM

TUES

10/08/19

D.S. PARROTT FOOTBAL

AWAY

6:00 PM

WED

10/09/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

CYPRESS CREEK @ HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL 700 BELL AVE, BROOKSVILLE FL 34601

HOME

07:30:00 PM

THURS

10/10/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

GULF

AWAY

07:30:00 PM

FRI

10/11/19

FOOTBALL

CITRUS

AWAY

07:00:00 PM

WINDING WATERS K8 CONFERENCE GAME @ WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL 12150 VESPA WAY, WEEKI WACHEE FL 34614

Nature Coast Technical High School Sharks MON

10/07/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

ANCLOTE

HOME

07:00:00 PM

TUES

10/08/19

BOYS GOLF

GULF COAST 8 CONFERENCE MATCH @SOUTHERN HILLS

AWAY

TBA

WED

10/09/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

HUDSON

HOME

06:30:00 PM

FRI

10/11/19

FOOTBALL

WEEKI WACHEE

HOME

07:30:00 PM

SAT

10/12/19

BOYS SWIMMING

SPRINGSTEAD @ HERNANDO Y

AWAY

05:30:00 PM

F. W. Springstead High School Eagles THU

10/03/19

V / JV VOLLEYBALL

Citrus High School

16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614 HOME

5:30 / 6:00 PM 7:30 PM

FRI

10/04/19

VARSITY FOOTBALL

HHS - HOMECOMING

HOME

SAT

10/05/19

BOYS / GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Gator Invitational @ Crews Lake Park 16739 Crews Lake Dr, Spring Hill FL 34610

AWAY

MON

10/07/19

JV/V GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

SOUTH SUMTER

AWAY

6PM – 6:30PM

TUES

10/08/19

BOYS GOLF

GULF COAST 8 CONFERENCE MATCH @SOUTHERN HILLS

AWAY

TBA

WED

10/10/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

WEEKIWACHEE

HOME

06:30:00 PM

FRI

10/11/19

FOOTBALL

LECANTO

HOME

07:30:00 PM

SAT

10/12/19

BOYS SWIMMING GIRLS SWIMMING

NATURE COAST @HERNANDO Y

AWAY

05:30:00 PM

HOME

5:30 / 6:00 PM

Weeki Wachee High School Hornets GIRLS V / JV VOLLEYBALL CHS CONFERENCE GAME (JV), CHS SENIOR NIGHT (JV)

Hernando Sportsman’s Club Calendar

THU

10/03/19

THU

10/03/19

BOYS JV FOOTBALL

CHS

AWAY

6:00 PM

FRI

10/04/19

VARSITY FOOTBALL

ANCLOTE SHARKS @ AHS 1540 Sweetbriar Dr, Holiday FL 34691

AWAY

7:00 PM

SAT

10/05/19

BOYS / GIRLS SWIMMING

Hernando Leopards and Nature Coast Sharks @ Hernando YMCA 1300 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill FL 34609

HOME

6:00 PM

TUES

10/08/19

BOYS GOLF

GULF COAST 8 CONFERENCE MATCH @SOUTHERN HILL

AWAY

TBA

TUES

10/08/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

FIVAY

AWAY

07:00:00 PM

THURS

10/10/19

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

SPRINGSTEAD

AWAY

06:30:00 PM

FRI

10/11/19

FOOTBALL

NATURE COAST

AWAY

07:30:00 PM

(352) 597-9931

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HunTing

Springstead derails Pasco 10-3 in district battle

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER

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.

Love is in the air

SPRING HILL- If there’s anything that this Springstead High School’s football team has shown this 2019 season, it’s resiliency.

Mike Garofano’s group has been tested week in and week out and the time came for the Eagles to answer the bell against a hungry Dade City Pasco team last Friday, hoping to bounce back from a 20-0 loss the previous week to St. Petersburg Dixie Hollins.

That redemption, however, would not come up against the Eagles. Springstead was able to play tough defensively and withstand a second half charge from Darrion Robinson and crew, as the Eagles came away with a narrow 10-3 victory at Booster Stadium in a Class 6A, District 5 matchup.

Springstead (5-0) now currently sits in the proverbial driver’s seat in 6A-5, but Garofano has warned his group to not look past any opponent upcoming as a potential 10-0 season looms in the distance.

“I believe this team is very capable (of going 10-0),” Garofano said after the win. “I hope the guys are not thinking down the road like that, though. I can only plan for our next opponent and focus on them and that’s Hernando. They’re our oldest rival in the county and we have homecoming coming up. We just have to keep these guys focused at the task at hand.”

The task currently at hand is finally reaching the playoffs after back-toback 7-3 seasons in which Springstead had narrowly missed out on. Garofano has taken a group to the region final before and believes he may have the

talent to make it happen again. Without linebacker Adrian Cabrera, Springstead was able to pull off another win.

Pasco (2-4) lost quarterback Devin Jernigan early in the contest after he suffered a foot injury, which the junior signal caller deemed could be season ending after the loss. The injury to Jernigan changed a lot for Pasco offensively, as they went to more of a ground-oriented attack led by Robinson, who switched over from his usual wide receiver spot.

The switch actually threw Springstead’s defense off guard, as Pasco’s offense began to find success on the ground between Robinson and running back Desmin Green. The duo started churning yards and the Pirates nearly went into halftime with the lead if not for a missed field goal attempt by kicker Julio Herrera.

Springstead’s offense finally got everything together for a drive in the third quarter, when quarterback Max O’Rourke would find running back Anthony Alexis on a short pass out of the backfield the tailback took it the rest of the way, going 42 yards for the game’s first touchdown. Armed with a 7-0 lead, the Eagles’ defense started to clamp down.

The Eagles ended up taking on a field goal to increase their advantage to 10-0 before the Pirates finally got on the board late with a field goal of their own. It would be too little, too late for Pasco as Springstead was able to run out the rest of the clock after recovering the attempted onside kick.

Now heading into one of the season’s biggest games, Springstead will face a team very similar in regards to playing style. Hernando employs the same single-wing rush-

Lots of lovin’ in the woods right now as the whitetails are coming into rut and it’s a beautiful time to be on the hunt.

Temperatures are slightly dropping, the rains have stayed at bay for a time and activity abounds.

The bucks are actively scraping and chasing the does, and every now and then, they will pick a fight with other bucks intent on dating from their herds. The rut is on!

The “rut” refers to the time period each fall when deer breeding occurs. To us hunters, the rut signifies the time when there is a notable increase in buck activity as they go crazy for the girls. There’s quite a bit of debate as to what triggers the rut, and while there is some geographical variance in the timing

BY MEL SUITER was to simply out muscle throughout the state, the HERNANDO SUN the Pirates at the line end of September and of scrimmage and then first week of October BROOKSVILLE, Fla. protect the lead with some traditionally mark the first --- The music from the solid play that was exrut phase of the season. big black speaker perched pected from the defense.

During the rut, the does from the press box invited Nature Coast Tech High will each enter a period of everyone to join the party! School football coach estrous for twenty-four to That is exactly what Cory Johns obtained thirty-six hours and will Nature Coast Tech High both goals from his team run and tease the bucks School did. They not only and said his offensive into chasing them playfuljoined the celebration line is getting healthily for a time before standbut they provided the er and that is certainly ing to accept the breeding. evening’s entertainment. making the offense look With so much loving With the jams pumping better and feel better. on their minds, the bucks down toward the grass and The loud homecoming are quite vulnerable and floating on the air across crowd witnessed the ofare on their feet round the field, the confetti fensive line playing with the clock in search of the and the colored smoke confidence and getting the receptive does. This is shot up into the air as the line of scrimmage secured where deer scents and celebration of the 2019 for the offense to get calls can really make a edition of Homecoming down field with big plays. difference to your success. was completed, with a Johns explained that the I’ve been using mock 28-6 victory over Crysdifference is that they are scrapes with pre-rut scent tal River High School. getting hardy and comattractants with great sucNature Coast Tech ing back to the line after cess up until now. Now, High School is now 3-3 missing the second and I will be switching gears overall and undefeatthird game of the season to using attractants of doe ed in the district at 2-0 senior Andre Dillard. urine, harvested during and tied for first place He is the anchor and the their estrous cycles. in the conference. soul of the offensive line Tinks #69 is probably As the crowd inside the and his absence created the oldest and well-known Shark Tank watched from adversity that only he brand of the estrous attheir seats, the game plan could eliminate with his tractants. There are quite unfolded for the Sharks. It presence in the line up. a few varieties of this type of scent and they come in a variety of dispensers.

Regardless of which type and brand you use, under the right conditions they can do the job. It’s just important to set the scents out while controlling your own scent so that the buck’s nose believes that there is a receptive doe just out of sight.

For instance, my good friend Kelli Ellis of Inverness, messaged me with a recent photo of her success. As the rut opened amongst the herd of deer in her little corner of our county, she employed a scent station loaded with Tinks #69 estrous scent.

It only took one whiff of Mrs Kelli Sims Ellis with a handsome five point buck that love scent to bring a who couldn't resist a whiff of estrous scent. fat little five-pointer close enough to investigate be enjoying my own eninbox and I thank you so her stand site and with chilada recipe very soon. much for allowing me the only about a dozen or so And now, I need to get chance to visit with y’all yards between them, she myself back in the woods here each week. All feedlaunched a broadhead. and fetch home another back is welcome and I Now that she has invitwith my little recurve love to hear a good hunted that buck home to sup- bow. I’m excited folks, ing story, so feel free to per, rumor has it that she because the rut is on! reach out to me at Toby@ and her husband, famed I love hearing from HernandoSun.com. God taxidermist Tim Ellis, will so many of you in my bless and good hunting!

Springstead High’s David Battle (11) gathers in a Max O’Rourke pass for a touchdown versus Crystal River.

Photo by JOE DiCRISTOFALO (FILE PHOTO Sept. 20, 2019)

ing attack like Springstead and likes to play with seven and eight players in the box. Both teams will attempt to establish the run game before trying any passes against the opposing secondary.

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

A homecoming celebration for Nature Coast football and fans

“They were better.

We’ve been working all season trying to find the right combination. Finally we are starting to come out of that. The people that we thought would be playing are starting to show,” Johns said. “They started to get lazy in the second half, I thought complacent with the score but they are getting where they need to be.”

Johns described the play of the Sharks defense with just on word after the game, “Phenomenal!“ The defensive secondary did a really good job,” John said about the defensive secondary. “ They do a lot of tricky stuff with motioning and try to confused our coverage but our secondary did a real, real good job in being prepared.”

The defensive linemen got across the line of scrimmage and applied pressure, the secondary did a good job with coverage and that allowed the outside linebackers to make some great contribution to the defensive effort to stop the Pirates.

“Our two outside linebackers Michael Shaw and Fabreyon Burnett played great,” Johns said.

“That were they put the pressure on with the jet sweeps, with the passes, the outside counters and that is where the pressure is and they needed to play well and they did.”

Nature Coast Tech opened the contest by

scoring 14 points quickly in the first quarter and it looked like the game against the Pirates would be a rout.

Crystal River High School settled down in the second quarter and tried to overcome the big plays but they dug themselves too deep of a hole and just could not sustain any consistency in the running attack, penalties that pushed the offense further away from the end zone and the forced turnovers that were created by the Sharks defense.

Nature Coast Tech High School running back Dedric Hall, ability to make good things happen when he touches the ball continued., Hall did not disappoint the large homecoming crowd inside the Shark Tank.

Hall ability to gain success from the Wildcat formation is just one more option that Johns is able to use in his multiple formation offense.

As one issue becomes a non-issue, the nature of high school football always produces another issue, the new trouble for Johns and his assistant coaches to address this is week- ball security!

The defense for the Pirates were able to create two interceptions and one fumble that resulted in the only points that the Pirates were allowed to score.

Both quarterbacks for the Sharks, Vaughn Sykora and Fabian Burnett

were victims of throwing the intercepted pass.

This night belonged to the Sharks' defense, as they were able to keep the Pirates offense from doing any serious damage with the extra possession of the ball.

With time getting late in the second quarter, the Pirates were trying to get into the end zone.

Hall was able to cut into the path of Pirate’s quarterback Ethan McDaniel pass in the end zone and ended the only offensive threat of the game from the Pirates.

Crystal River High School coach Cliff Lohrey said after the game that he is proud of the effort that his team showed against the Sharks.

“I’ve got to do a better job of coaching, we have to develop some consistency,” Lohrey said. “Our guys are playing hard, I have no grudge or complaint about their effort.”

Lohrey said that Nature Coast jumped on the Pirates early and he said his team just put one play after the other and sometimes that is hard but he said the Pirates did settled down and they kept their composure during the game.

“We had some chances, we could have seized some momentum,” Lohery said. “If we would have capitalized on it we could’ve changed the dynamics of the game.”

Friday night, October 4, Nature Coast Tech High School will take the party out on the road with a trip to River Ridge High School (3-2 and 2-0 in Conference) in New Port Richey. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

There were no sad faces along the fence, there was no bitterness or tears. There was only joy because, when you win a game especially homecoming well the party begins, people move their feet to the beat because the songs never end!

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There's a flag on the play ...again

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Despite the twenty times a yellow flag was thrown up in the air on Friday evening Sept.

27, 2019, both Weeki Wachee and Hernando High football teams excelled on one functiondefense. If they didn’t, the scoreboard numbers would have been a whole other story.

“We have been all year pretty solid on defense,” coach Cook said. “ All those guys are really committed they want to get better. They are very positive, which is very difficult to do.”

Hornets’ John Mangarillo was the defensive line’s leading player against Hernando’s offense and Leopard Kev’on Williams accumulated enough rushing yards to reach the end zone for a 13-0 win over Weeki Wachee.

“The defense has always been our strength, and they have been carrying a little bit more as we try to develop a new offense,” coach Kazmier said.

For Hernando’s Friday night game on Oct 4, they face Springsteadthe top team for Hernando County. With four days of prep work, the focus is going to be on the offense and fine-tuning game plans.

“Springstead is solid, and defensively we know we are tough, but we have to get our offense rolling,” coach Kazmier said.

Hernando’s third victory for the season makes their record that much stonger. For Weeki Wachee, there are five more games- which means five more chances to put a victory on the books.

Hornets’ Junior Perry Nation gets tackled by Leopards’ Freshman Brian Lewis.

game with the belief that we can win any game that we play. We have ours coming, and the opportunity is going to be there,” coach Cook said. “I wouldn’t trade this group of kids for any football team in the state. I believe that we’re all here together for a reason, for a purpose.”

Upcoming games for the Hornets: 10/4 @ Anclote (2-4)

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from page 1 Eagles were able to overcome adversity and pull off their first district victory of the season to start 1-0 in Class 6A, District 5. On the other side of the spectrum, Hernando has put together a 2-game winning streak after starting off the year 1-3. The Leopards have pulled off consecutive wins over Wildwood and Weeki Wachee, respectively. A win over Springstead would catapult Hernando back into serious postseason contention. Both teams love to run the football, so expect plenty of single-wing offense in this matchup between the Leopards and Eagles. Glory Days has designated this game as the ‘Real Burger Bowl’ and will be giving the winner a big trophy.

They will also be giving away two scholarships at the game.

Nature Coast (3-3) at New Port Richey River Ridge (3-2): One thing both of these teams have in common? Both lost to Wiregrass Ranch and it wasn’t close in either affair. Now Nature Coast and River Ridge can battle it out and for a non-district matchup, this game will have plenty of implications in regards to each club’s chance of reaching the postseason this fall. The Sharks ran into some speed bumps early on in the season, with losses to Bushnell South Sumter, rival Springstead and the aforementioned Wiregrass Ranch. Nature Coast badly needs a quality road victory if they want back into the

Class 5A playoffs. A win against River Ridge would do wonders, as the Royal Knights are coming off a 62-0 thrashing of New Port Richey Gulf. The Sharks will rely on the passing of Fabian Burnett to get on top of River Ridge’s secondary.

Nature Coast’s defense will be eyeing Royal Knights’ quarterback Trenton Hawks, who was impressive in last week’s victory over the Buccaneers.

Weeki Wachee (0-5) at Holiday Anclote (2-4): Can the Hornets finally pull off win No. 1 under the watch of first-year head coach Chris Cook?

Halfway through the season and Weeki Wachee has come close, but with no cigar so far and each week becomes more difficult than the last. The Hornets have had time to gameplan for Anclote, who is coming off a loss last Friday to Wesley Chapel. The Sharks feature one of the more athletic teams the Hornets will see all season long, so Cook’s defense will be on their heels throughout the evening. The key for Weeki Wachee will be ball control and playing good defense. If the Hornets can win the turnover battle and keep the ball away from Anclote’s offense, Weeki Wachee could walk out of Holiday with a victory.

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

10/11 @ Nature Coast Tech (3-3) 10/18 @ Crystal River (2-4) 10/25 vs Central (3-3) 11/01 vs Northeast (4-0) Upcoming games for the Leopards: 10/4 @ Springstead (5-0) 10/11@ Citrus (6-0) 10/18 vs Central (3-3) 10/25 vs Nature Coast Tech (3-3)

“We go into every

Leopards’ Junior Kev’on Williams was lead rusher for Hernando during the game against Weeki Wachee Friday Night with 14 rushes for 100 yards.

Weeki Wachee Invitational results

Cross Country Results Varsity Girls 5000 Meter Run|

Compiled by ALICE MARY HERDEN, Photography by ALICE MARY HERDEN

Weeki Wachee Invitational Springstead placed eighth with 256 points Weeki Wachee placed fifteenth with 373 points Cross Country Results Varsity Boys 5000 Meter Run | Nature Coast Tech placed fifth with 171 points Weeki Wachee place eighth with 233 points Springstead placed thirteenth with 367 points Hernando High placed sixteenth at 391 points

Nature Coast Sharks Josie Dahmer timed 21:56.70

Springstead Rayaan Kader placed third with a time of 17:02.40

Hernando’s Lauren Dorough timed 21:12.80

Central’s John Carbone attempts to pace East Ridge Caleb Melendez.

Carbone timed 17:35.70

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Week 2 of middle school football: Powell beats Explorer in a 27-6 win

BY MEL SUITER HERNANDO SUN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

It’s week two in middle school football- a beginning stage for players who are still gaining knowledge of position placement, offensive and defensive plays created by their coaches. At this age, kids are learning the concept of the game, as well as tackling adversity during the game.

However, it’s also what and how the coaches instill in their team.

“To be good men. It’s always fun to come out to play football, but I want them to understand that the hard work that they put into practice- it has to result in the hard work they put on the field,” Powell’s head football coach John Capel said. Capel is an

accomplished athlete himself and speaks from experience. He was a track star, played football at the University of Florida and was drafted by the Chicago Bears. At the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials, Capel won the 200-meter sprint with a time of 19.85 seconds. He then won the 200-meter gold medal at the 2003 World Championships in France. He was a favorite going into the 2004 Olympics.

Explorer’s first-year head football coach Billy Hughes is not new to the sidelines. He has been surrounded by football for years as a player, coach, and referee.

“Holding themselves accountable in the classroom and on the field,” Billy Hughes said. “I think it’s imperative to teach these kids fundamentals and skill levels.

So when they get to high school, they know the proper way to block, run, catch, and throw.”

“We work hard to mentally and physically prepare these kids for high school because it’s a whole other world out there,” Hughes added.

Some kids at this age may be more athletically built than others. Some kids also may have more strategic skills. Both are initially an asset to the success of the team.

Coaches are aware of those players with particular skills and how each player contributes to their team. Every coach is there to build the skills of their players.

“When they get to high school they kind of like know themselves, but in middle school, you can catch them right before that attitude change and gives you a good chance to work with them. If you can get them to start working at this level, high school is easy,” coach Capel said.

Panther Jayden Skipper scored two touchdowns against Explorer on Monday night at Springstead High School.

Quarter Box Scores: Powell 7-13-13-27 Explorer 0-0-0-6

Explorer Brandon Levrette attempts to run past Powell’s defense.

First-year head coach for Explorer Billy Hughes shouts plays to his team on the field.

SEPTIC TO SEWER

This water reclamation facility is located in the Priority Focus Area of the from page 4 Weeki Wachee BMAP. design, permit, and The goal of the project construct necessary is to achieve Advanced upgrades to the Glen Wastewater Treatment WRF with the treatment (AWT) standards of 3 mg/l processes necessary to total nitrogen. Funding achieve the effluent limit is requested for only the of 3mg/l total nitrogen nutrient reduction portion required by the Basin of the project which Management Action Plan. includes the construction The total cost of required of anoxic basins, aerobic improvements is anticipated basins, and supplemental to be $5,000,000. carbon feed will need to Hernando County Utilities be constructed in order to Department is seeking achieve this. $3,700,000 from FDEP Springs funding to assist Hernando County Cost with compliance.”

(2021): $2,500,000

per year within 20 years of June 2018.

Government agency costs for the conversion of 450 properties: Hernando County Cost (2021) $4,125,000 FDEP Springs Funding (2021) $8,250,000 SWFWMD CFI (Cooperative Funding Initiative) Cost (2021) $4,125,000 Total Cost (2021) $16,500,000

According to Gordon Onderdonk, Utilities 3. Airport Water FDEP Springs Funding Director, there is a 20% Reclamation Facility Full (2021): $7,500,000 funding gap that would Expansion have to be paid for by the Total Cost (2021): residents.

This project is the $10,000,000 “These projects initially expansion of the Airport started out at about $25,000 WRF from a permitted The fifth project per house. It looks like it capacity of 3.5 million is the septic to sewer will be upwards of $30,000 gallons per day (MGD) conversion project which per house. So I want to to 6 million MGD. The will affect roughly half let you know that 20% expansion is needed in or approximately 450 is about $6000 that the order to close the Spring properties in an irregularly resident will be responsible Hill (Osowaw) wastewater shaped area north of Elgin for, even though we would treatment plant (WWTP).

Blvd. and south of Cortez be providing 80% of the “The Spring Hill WWTP Blvd. The westernmost funding through these other has out-of-date technology border of the area is agencies and the utility. that does not nitrify nor between 1000-2000 feet That’s… the recipe we denitrify wastewater,” just east of Commercial would submit as part of this according to the county.

Way, and continues application. ” “Effluent from Spring eastward until undeveloped The county is currently Hill WWTP currently land is reached. This working on a mandatory discharges to groundwater section is referred to as connection ordinance for in the Weeki Wachee PFA. district A of the Weeki sanitary sewer, which is This project consists of Wachee Springshed. under legal review. The design, permitting, and The removal of septic projected completion date is construction of aeration tanks will require the Oct. 8, 2019, according to basins, anoxic basins, filters design and construction of the County Administrator’s and other assets necessary gravity sewers, pumping Board Directives plan. to expand the WRF and to stations, and force mains.

To be clear, half of meet all applicable FDEP The impetus for the district A is a very small standards,” states county conversions is the Weeki sliver of properties that fall documentation.

Wachee Basin Management within the Primary Focus Action Plan (BMAP), set Area of the BMAP. One Hernando County Cost forth by the state, which of the completed projects (2021): $21,000,000 identifies septic tanks as a listed on the BMAP for the major contributor of excess Weeki Wachee Springshed FDEP Springs Funding nitrogen to groundwater. is the $240,000 Septic to (2021): $5,000,000 Removal of septic tanks Sewer conversion study. and drain fields is expected The study by Coastal Total Cost (2021): to reduce the excess Engineering, looks at the $26,000,000 nitrogen. feasibility of converting According to the BMAP, 32,000 properties within the 4. Airport Water the county is required to Weeki Wachee Springshed Reclamation Facility Total reduce the discharged BMAP from septic to sewer Nitrogen Reduction nitrogen by 195,200 pounds in 19 districts (A-S). The

total price of doing so, was estimated at the time of the study to be around $700 million.

District A and B septic to sewer conversions from the conversion study appear on the June 2018 list of stakeholder projects to reduce nitrogen sources. Districts A and B are located just north of Weeki Wachee Springs.

The price for completing both conversions was estimated to be $48 million in 2018, but that has already increased with the current anticipated cost for phase 1 District A project.

Including the $2.7 million cost which 450 property owners of District A will have to bear, the project cost is $9.2 million over the $10 million estimate provided in 2018.

There are 900 septic systems to convert in District A and 1,310 septic systems to convert in District B.

ABOVE: Septic to Sewer Conversion Area District A. The county commission is moving forward to convert half of the homes, approximately 450 properties from septic to sewer.

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Dennis Reich, Accent Health Insurance

Supplements Perhaps you remember my recent article on Medicare, the article focused on how you can become an informed consumer by selecting a broker that represents both Advantage Plans and Supplements, as well as representing a large variety of the plans available in your county. There is a plan that only allows agents that work directly for them to represent them, you may wish to investigate them but brokers like myself cannot provide you with complete information. Today let’s discuss one of these types of plans.

Let’s start with Supplements, first let’s break it down. “A Supplement covers what Medicare does not cover for Medicare approved procedures.” Pig Latin?

Ok, let’s break that down.

Medicare has reviewed every medical procedure and selected what it feels is necessary to sustain life. Cosmetic surgery for larger “assets” is not considered necessary to sustain life and therefore not covered. But if you need to have a colonoscopy you are covered! Medicare will pay 80%, but not to just anybody, only doctors that have a contract with Medicare and accept Medicare’s approved rate. Good news for you is that rate is usually less than the going rate and your 20% will be based on that rate.

Then the Supplement steps in and says we will pay that 20%, good deal huh! Sounds like it to me. But with all good things there comes a price and Supplements charge a monthly premium to help cover those eventual costs.

How much you ask, well it depends on the insurance company backing the Supplement and where you live.

Don’t worry I have all that information at my fingertips.

There are a variety of supplements available as well, and every company has to cover all the elements of each supplement, but they can charge different prices for the same coverage. Again don’t worry I have all that information. There is even one company that throws in a gym membership with their “F” plan. Navigating these waters is not as daunting as it may seem if you have a good map and we do!

On the fourth Saturday of September, many volunteers participate in National Public Lands Day. It’s a day to bring together hundreds of thousands of volunteers to help restore the country’s public lands. On Saturday, September 28, 2019 many volunteers from individual and organizational groups gathered at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to help with much-needed landscaping and general clean-up.

Laura Basamania maintains landscaping areas at the park and has been doing so for the past four years. Volunteers contributing their time is much appreciated.

“I love it! It’s wonderful, they (volunteers) are pulling weeds, putting down mulch. They are doing a really nice job,” Laura Basamania said.

Meet a few of those that pitched in to help beautify Hernando County’s most precious and historic park.

Glen Lakes Garden Club “We have a whole lot of volunteers working at the park,” Gail Anderson, a member of the Glen Lakes Garden Club, said.

“It’s volunteers giving back their time to keep the environment healthy.

For Weeki Wachee (Springs State Park), in particular, we have a lot to old gardens that need to be maintained.

There’s not enough staff to handle all this here, so we volunteers are very important.”

Girls Scouts of MacDill Air Force Base Troop #1911 Members from Girls

Scouts of MacDill Air Force Base Troop #1911 traveled from Tampa to participate in this event.

“We are here to give back to the community and teach (the girls) about community service,” said Panmary Keno, one of the group leaders.

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The idea to be involved in the National Public Lands Day came from Maria and Al’s son, Keoki. “We have been coming here since he was little, and has really brought us a lot of joy,” Maria LittleBear said.

The family said they wanted to give back to the park because of how much enjoyment they gain as a family while visiting the park.

National Public Lands Day is celebrated on the fourth Saturday in September. It’s a day to bring together hundreds of thousands of volunteers to help restore the country’s public lands so the public can enjoy the beauty of these great parks.

Weeki Wachee High School Key Club

“I am very grateful for the amount of volunteers Members of the Weeki that we have and continue Weeki Wachee High to inspire people at the School Key Club partici- park. I think the park and pated in Saturday’s event its beauty and what it Ian Stafford, one of the stands for is naturally a five officers for the Wee- draw. It shows me there’s ki Wachee High School a lot possible,” Park Key Club, organized the Manger Mark Abarizensevent for his club. “Since ki said. my specialty within the Whether it was an club is the environment, individual or a group, evenvironmental things, I eryone shared a common got everyone interested mission. To give their in the clean-up,” Ian said. time, to care about the “I think it’s important to environment and to enjoy show students that the what the park has to offer. environment is import“It’s really about ant. Because everyone making in impact,” Mark around the world is Abarizenski said. “The saying, it’s not going to fruits of their labor are stay the same too much going to be here for a longer.” long time.”

Mark Abarizenski Park Manager for Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Park showed his appreciation throughout the day.

He took the time to visit all those that contributed during National Public Lands Day.

Laura Basamania has been with the park for four years maintaining the landscape at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

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Albert Einstein is supposed to have remarked that a force in nature even stronger than gravity is the power of compound interest.

His words are never more true as we watch the prolonged results of earning what can only be described as chronically paltry CD interest rates. Since the crash of 2008, bank savings rates have tumbled down and have not gotten back up. A one-year bank CD pays about 0.7% interest—if you’re lucky.

For those willing to go longer term and lock savings up for

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five years, the national average annual rate is about 1.7% If you are looking at a bank money market or savings account, you will probably have to count the zeros to the right of the decimal point to figure out how close your rate is to nothing.

And more good news to add insult to injury: CD income is subject to income tax. Ouch.

With a 1% annual rate of return, did you know that it will take about 72 years for your money to double in value? But, and here’s where Einstein comes

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John Dougherty CPA, MBA in, if you can get just three percentage points more, that is, 4% per year, your money will double in only 18 years.

And double again in the next 18 years.

Let’s take a look at real numbers. A $10,000 CD earning 1% grows to just $11,961 after 18 years. Yes, my math is correct. However, the same $10,000 earning 4% will have more than doubled, reaching $20,258.

I know what some of you are saying: John, I’m not planning to be around 18 years from now, so what do I care?

And anyway, interest rates are going to return soon to where they were in the good old days.

First, even if you leave this earth anytime soon, or not so soon, most of your money will still be here, to be inherited by your heirs. So, it’s not just your lifespan we are talking about, but the lifespan of your children and grandchildren. Now we could be talking about a duration of 50 years or more.

Second, with regards

to interest rates bouncing back, consider Japan’s plight. That country has had low interest rates for 24 years now. The United States is only -– only? -– in its eleventh year of very low rates.

About five years ago, experts confidently proclaimed that our country is different from Japan, and as such, we will not experience the same economic slow-growth funk in which Japan finds itself. After all, Japan is a country that has an aging population, large government debt, and growing social programs.

Whoops – does that sound familiar? Could

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Japan’s situation, as well as slow growth around the world, portend low interest rates for some time to come for us, too?

What’s one to do?

Carefully, and I mean carefully, throw some diversification into your savings with securities that pay better income and have a chance to grow. Consider some corporate and municipal bonds, which, though not guaranteed by the federal government, are guaranteed by the issuer and mature to a fixed date with a fixed principal like a CD. Even consider blue chip stocks that happen to pay good income. Did you know that Verizon stock, though its principal is not guaranteed, pays an income rate of more than 4%, and that ATT pays more than 5%

annual income. Even good old Duke Energy pays an annual income rate of about 4%.

Remember, 4% may not sound much different than 1%, but over the years, the effect of compound growth will make a huge difference. Einstein was right – again.

John Dougherty CPA MBA, Dougherty and Associates LLC, 352-238-6411 Editor’s Note: This column is for general informational purposes only and one should always consult a financial advisor before making any changes to your investment portfolio.

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these marine life creatures are in their mating season, and during this time, it’s the best opportunity for surveying.

Measuring, weighing, determining age, sex, and noting any shell damage is part of the documentation. Tagging horseshoe crabs are the only way of tracking their movement, breeding, as well as their lifespan.

Brittany Hall-Scharf, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Marine Agent II is the only marine agent ever to hold that position in Hernando County.

And what she does is important to not only provide educational resources in Hernando County but to research the many marine life species that thrive along the county’s coastline.

“I work on a lot of the marine-related research education projects,” Brittany said. “There’s a lot of data missing. We ran into

that with our oyster reef project. There weren’t any previous studies published for us to use as references.”

This program started last year and has given Brittany a starting point to compare data that they gathered from previous surveys. However, she can’t do this alone. She couldn’t do this without the help of volunteers.

Volunteering is a great way to learn and provide much-needed help towards projects like the horseshoe crab watch. The best way of learning is the hands-on approach.

“I found reaching people on the educational side of things is usually better accepted when you involve them. They get to learn a little bit more and interact with that project,” Brittany said.

“There is a need to understand how many males or females (horseshoe crabs) that are out there, what’s adding back into the population, where are they breeding,” she continued.

“Involving volunteers helps get those answers.”

Last year 47 horseshoe crabs were tagged. As far September 16, volunteers have tagged 30, and there are still twelve more tagging dates to conduct.

Of course, there are always onlookers who are curious — wondering why these strange creatures are being collected and placed into 5-gallon buckets and they aren’t shy to ask what is going on.

“I like how interested people are,” Brittany said. “They want to learn more about what you are doing, and it gives you that teaching opportunity.”

Recently there has been more documentation in the Tampa Bay area as well as Cedar Key. Hernando County can further provide valuable data collection for the Horseshoe Crab Watch Citizen Science Program.

“I think it’s pretty cool, just being one of the projects that’s ground-truthing. That what you are doing is adding to the

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Brittany Hall-Scharf, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County, Marine Agent II, holds up a female and an attached male to show their size difference. The female is much larger than the males.

knowledge of the species itself,” Brittany said.

Interested in being a part of this program? Contact: Brittany Hall-ScharfMarine Agent II

UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County @ (352) 754-4433 Learn more about the program visit: https://ncbs. ifas.ufl.edu/extension/flor-

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Volunteers shuffle their feet in the shallow area at Pine Island to search for horseshoe crabs.

Family receives Florida Pioneer Certificate

The Florida State Genealogical Society presented nine Florida Pioneer certificates to Suzanne Coffey Bland, of Pasco County, and her daughters Landa Bland Keane and Darlene Bland Christensen of Hernando County, at a ceremony on September 10, 2019. Florida Pioneer Descendant certificates are awarded to those who successfully submit an application proving that their ancestor was a resident of Florida prior to its becoming a state on May 3, 1845.

The Bland family was of Minorcan descent, and settled in Mayport, Florida. The presentation was made by Patricia Rand, chair of the FSGS Pioneer Committee, at a meeting of the Citrus County Genealogical Society in Lecanto.

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the less common ones such as lacrosse. Some of the topics are “More than a Game/Sports Everywhere,” which illustrates the many connections between sports and American popular culture; “Fields of Glory,” which covers the various sports venues; and “Sports Revolution,” which discusses the technology and the future of sports.

“A huge box truck arrived with twenty-one crates on wheels, each weighing about 150 pounds,” Yeager stated.

“It took five or six hours to put the whole thing together and about two weeks to gather all the local memorabilia.”

Among the displays are posters; sports equipment, such as a helmet from the early days of football;

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trophies; magazine covers with pictures of well-known athletes; a video that you can view; products endorsed by sports figures; a stereoscopic viewer that gives 3-D images of famous sports venues; and cards with trivia questions that you can answer. There is even an app you can download.

In conjunction with the exhibit, the Preservation Society will host guest speakers and a panel discussion. These will cover a wide range of sports-related topics – Florida Sports History, the Early History of Hernando County Sports, Sports Photography and Hernando Youth League: Shaping Lives through Sports. All these events are free and open to the public.

The Historic Hernando Preservation Society is a private non-profit organization affiliated with the Florida Humanities Council. Its mission is to support and encour-

age ongoing interest, research and preservation of the historical-cultural resources of our county, including aspects of archaeology, architecture and culture. Membership is open to anyone interested in preserving our unique cultural-historical resources. You can also visit one of the monthly meetings at Brooksville City Hall on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

In addition to the current exhibit, the Preservation Society has dedicated several local historical markers over the years, including Bayport and most recently Garden Grove.

Next year the organization is applying once again with the Florida Humanities Council to host three speakers from their "Florida Talks" series.

“We are also excited about progress in the study of Chocochatti, the early Creek-Seminole village founded in the 1760's southeast of Brooksville. We also anticipate beginning work on more historical markers,” Yeager concludes.

The “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America” exhibition is housed at the Hernando County Mining Association Enrichment Center (The Quarry) located at 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd. in Brooksville, just off U.S. 41 (Broad St.). It is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information on the Historic Hernando Preservation Society log onto www.HernandoPast.org. You can apply for membership and sign up for the free monthly E-Newsletter.

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OPINION

Letters to the Editor Is Hernando County Open for Business; Maybe For those residents of the Adventure Coast who may not have been following the budget debacle in our county, our Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed a 1 millage rate, property tax increase on September 24, 2019. The vote was three commissioners for and two against the increase. So the recent trim notices we received are no longer proposed taxes, but the actual amount we are responsible for paying in November.

Hernando County now has the highest millage rate for the General Fund compared to our surrounding counties. I am told that the millage rate is at the statutory limit and cannot be raised any further. So if the BOCC is looking to further raise taxes, they will have to be innovative in their approach.

I followed this year’s budget deliberations with delight. At times the proceedings were quite comical; commissioners accusing each other who voted for what spending increase, and who did what in the past to further drive the county into the financial crisis we are in. The highlight for me was when the Chairman of the BOCC declared “…this is the worst day of my life...”

There are some unsung heroes that need to be recognized for attempting to put this county on an appetite suppressant and to reduce expenses.

To the credit of the new County Administrator, he managed to cut costs to the tune of several million dollars and reduced the size of the workforce that he controls. Of note, the County Administrator does not control the Constitutional Offices which includes the Sheriff’s Office. The BOCC however does have the authority to set and approve their budgets. Commissioner Champion and Dukes both attempted valiantly to propose a half dozen proposals in order to reduce expenses and balance the budget. All proposals were immediately rejected and voted down three to two by the commissioners.

For clarity, all the BOCC controlled functions of government as well as most of the constitutional offices either consolidated functions, reduced their workforce or maintained cost at present levels.

The exception was the Office of the Sheriff.

In hindsight, if I was one of the 27 employees removed from the workforce, I would be very upset at this point since the reductions were not proportionally applied across Hernando County Government.

The BOCC hired a management consultant at taxpayer expense that basically provided alternative options in order to balance the budget. All were ignored. Again a three to two vote.

My question is at what point does government become too expensive for new and existing businesses to call it quits on Hernando County.

a gun from his shop next to Coney Island in Brooksville so this is not a personal vendetta.

— Michelle Meetze Some observations in regards to Sue Quigley's Opinion article entitled "Our escalating climate crisis."

I disagree with her comment in response to the question: "What's causing these harmful changes" The harmful changes she attributes to us are heat waves melting ice caps, rising seas and droughts.

I do not believe that this is true because our earth is dynamic. There are earthquakes, volcanoes, droughts, etc. throughout this planet's history. It is already noted that the North Pole is moving as evidenced by the fact that the Tampa Airport had to change the numbering of their runways. See: https://www.livescience.com/9231earths-magnetic-field-shifts-forcing-airport-runway-change.html and www.sciencealert.com/ here-s-why-the-north-pole-is-slowly-moving-towards-london The polar shift is beyond our control.

I am not saying that our pollution is good. I look to what we can control -- lesson packaging so we do not have all that waste in our landfills, do not litter, pick up after yourself (follow Thailand and punish people that litter).

I was delighted to hear about MacRebur, the Scottish company that developed a method for supplementing conventional bitumen asphalt with pellets of recycled plastic, producing stronger and more durable pavement.

I look at the weather reports. Sometimes they have difficulty forecasting the weather 2 to 3 days out. If that is so, how can they predict something 10 years out. Changes have and will continue to happen. Some changes we can control, others we cannot control. Hopefully, we will be wise to discern the difference.

— Caroline Zoes In response to the opinion article Basic Economics: Raising the Minimum Wage is Detrimental.

camel's back. Raise the costs required and your competition goes under and the jobs go away.

2. And the other corporations who have the money will replace workers with robots et al. We see this with McDonald's Self-Ordering Kiosk.

— Caroline Zoes

COMMENTS ON SEPTIC TO SEWER ISSUE: Penny Jordan: I live in the affected area. What if I don't want to change to sewer? When did they plan on letting us know? And where are we supposed to come up with that kind of money for something we don't have a choice about? This is complete BS. If it is something they want to do, they should foot the whole d*mn bill. How much of my yard is going to get torn up? Are they going to remove my septic tank? Leaving them in the ground will still mean leaking nitrates.

George Foster: Commissioners made a wise decision. And this is just a start. All our springs and lakes and rivers are so polluted with septic tank effluent right now that they’re dying. If the trend is not reversed they will be dead.

Blaise Ingoglia (State Rep): This is not the commissioners fault. This stems from a DEP rule that stemmed from the passing of the Springs Protection Act in 2016. I have been fighting this rule for years because it did not take into account alternative methods to remove nitrates from the system. It also did not take into account the immense cost to taxpayers (because of “special interests” working behind the scenes). Last legislative session we had a bill ready to pass that would have helped alleviate some of the costs and fixed some of the problems but the Florida Senate would not take up the bill and pass it.

Ron Hurdel: Be a lot cheaper to make sure laws about lawn fertilization are enforced. That commercial lawn keepers are also following the laws on use of fertilizers and runoff. And if we need more restrictions on fertilizers, let's get that done too. We drink this water that is affected by fertilizer runoff.

Just some thoughts: 1. What better way to drive out competition. If a company is barely making it (this happens to many start-ups) this might be the straw to break the

— Mike Fulford Ridge Manor Estates Community ATVs causing damage to property, noise pollution and poor quality of life for residents I'm a homeowner in the Ridge Manor community.

The board of county commissioners recently passed an ordinance allowing ATVs free reign on lime-rock roads without any respect for the homeowners who actually live in the neighborhood.

Over the last year the ATV situation in my neighborhood has been so bad I've literally had to call the police three times in one weekend. Why might you ask...the constant noise at unbelievably high decibels is enough to irritate anyone. It disrupts your sleep, startles you awake and is just annoying. Not to mention the damage to private property, public roads and drainage systems they cause.

Over the last year I've asked all of the ATV drivers I've been able to speak with politely not to drive through the drain pipe fields and like a broken record I explain how they, by pushing the dirt, rock and debris right back into the drainage tubes they are causing damage to my land by flooding it.

Water can move freely through the drainage tubes during the rainy season and NOT cause flooding to my land if the drainage field and elliptical tubes are kept free of impacted sand and debris.

Last year because of compacted dirt and debris clogging up the drain pipes my driveway flooded to the point I couldn't even get my car out to get to work. The county had to come and remove the blockage to allow the water an exit path before I could leave my home… literally.

The County has spent the last week clearing these waterways in vain. The County has done all they can to help with the situation to no avail.

These tax dollars spent on maintaining proper drainage are now wasted due to these inconsiderate people riding their vehicles on top of property they do not own.

The most common response I get from people I ask not to do this is a disrespectful spouting off at the mouth that they have rights and are backed

by Steve Champion’s Ordinance allowing ATVs on lime-rock roads. What about my rights! I OWN my home outright. Should I not be afforded peace and quiet and an expectation of personal and property safety?

The Sheriff's office hands have also been tied by this ordinance. More tax dollars wasted because even if you call the police to stop the unwanted noise or damage to property at unholy hours, by the time the sheriff’s deputy gets to you, the perpetrators are long gone. If the sheriff’s deputy doesn't physically see them disturbing the peace, causing noise pollution, property damage or breaking the law by riding on a paved road, they can't do a thing but come out and apologize.

The people causing the problems just don't care that they're waking you up, damaging your property or the county’s property and we are all paying for it, check your taxes people.

Steve Champion’s Ordinance regarding ATVs and lime-rock roads is part of what's wrong, not part of the solution here in Hernando.

FYI. I voted for Steve Champion and I purchased

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D#10321343 – Cookie is an adorable white and tan female Terrier mix, approximately 3 years old. When her owner was sentenced to 30+ years in jail with no family or friends to care for her, she was brought into shelter care. Cookie is a people person who does not like being kenneled, so she's struggling with shelter life. She's a very sweet, nice girl outside of the kennel, so the volunteers try to get her out into the spree areas and often as possible. When outside, she loves to play with her toys. She's very good on a leash and described by the volunteers as “an amazing dog”. Cookie's desperately in need of a good home environment – a place where she can decompress and start a new life. She's only available to an experienced dog owner or rescue. Cookie is spayed, 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 352-796-5062, or AC@hernando.fl.us.

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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

By SUE QUIGLEY

Begone intolerant babyphobes It’s something most of us have experienced.

We’ve navigated heavy traffic to get to the airport, suffered the agony of never-ending check in and security lines, shoved our carry-on baggage into the overhead compartment only to realise you’re smack in the middle of two families with babies and young children The dread of the flight ahead almost makes you reach for the sick bag before you sit down.

If you are one of those passengers who just can’t stand crying babies, then help is on the way.

Japan Airlines, hopefully the first of many airlines to follow suit, is enabling passengers who want a quiet plane ride an opportunity to make sure their seat is as far away as possible from any screaming kids.

The airline is introducing “child icons” when passengers are booking their seats.

Using the face of a baby, it shows you where parents have booked a seat with a child. The icon represents any travellers between eight days and two years old.

It’s not completely infallible though because between you selecting your seat and buying your ticket, parents with a young child may well book those other empty seats near you.

So it’s not entirely guaranteed you will get a quiet flight at all.

It usually happens just after takeoff. We’re comfortably seated waiting for the drinks trolley to come around and then it starts.

A child starts wailing two rows down.

Not really a problem when it’s a short flight, but on long haul flights of up to 14 hours, it can be a bit of a nightmare.

However, my sympathies lie with the parents and not the intolerant babyphobes.

OPINION

Females do not have 'Wonder Woman' powers

The feminist movement headed by Gloria Steinem and Betty Freidan in the 1960s said they wanted to end the sexual objectifying of women as sex objects and assist them to be as powerful and independent as men.

This was supposed to happen by changing the way girls were socialized. Now girls are more sexually aware then ever before. Slogans such as ‘Girl power,” “girls rock,” and “girls rule” were aimed at young girls to no longer be traditional normal girls. In Hollywood female super heroes, leading women movies and YouTube videos reinforce that females possess the same aggression, strength and physical power as men.

The creative myth that girls can attain the same physical attributes as men has been shattered. Genetics has a way of contradicting social engineering malarkey.

The transgender “female” runners consistently win high school races against birth sex females. Their muscular stature and higher level of testosterone make the contest unfair. Many female star runners were rightfully resentful losing their right to place in state competitions by supposedly “transgender” females.

DOMENICK J. MAGLIO, PH.D.

Traditional Realist The same physical advantage of men in the military was obvious in qualifying for special unit eligibility. Women had a distinct disadvantage in carrying heavy equipment and some endurance. These physical demands were not made to disqualify female participants but were necessary to test physical abilities that accomplish the task.

In the fantasy world of movies, comic books and the Bachelorette tv show, men should be perfect gentlemen who accept critical rejection with no reaction such as being angry or upset. The reality is that females and males not only are socialized differently, but are physically, emotionally and psychologically wired differently. Since males and females have a different genetic disposition, their thoughts,

When that screaming, wailing baby belongs to you, it’s added anxiety when fellow passengers are giving you hateful looks and demanding the stewardess do something about your crying baby.

Parents are totally embarrassed in these situations and try very hard to calm baby who is probably screaming in pain because of the pressure changes in the cabin. Their tiny ear canals are so small and can’t cope with the changes in pressure like adult ears can. Even us with adult ears can experience popping and discomfort. It’s easy for us to swallow a lot or yawn to relieve that pressure but tiny babies only experience the pain.

Those passengers who can’t stand a baby crying make me sick and I’ve experienced more than a few in my flying career. One gentleman actually insisted the family be ejected from the plane, and he didn’t mean being escorted off the plane on foot.

Complaining passengers never miss a chance to corner the stewardess and ask why do these parents even bring kids on planes?

Their thinking is that parents with young children should have at least five years of house arrest before daring to take baby to visit great-grandma or enjoy a vacation.

Essentially, parents can’t visit family because it might upset someone they’ve never met and will probably never see again. Ridiculous!

To all babyphobes: stop your whining and stop being judgemental!

Live and let live.

Editor’s Note: Before babyphobes get too excited, Japan Airlines cautions that the baby map will not display child icons in certain situations. It only works for bookings made through the JAL website, for example, and icons will not display if there is a change in aircraft.

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George Müller a man of faith

Night was falling over the harbor of Bristol, England, and in the orphanage founded by George Müller and his wife Mary, the children were getting ready for bed. George was working in his study when Mary arrived with alarming news.

“We’re out of milk,” she said. “There isn’t enough for the morning oatmeal.” He slowly laid aside his pen and had a look of calmness. This was not the first time they faced a critical situation without any

emotions and behavior are influenced. What many young women think and believe is that the interaction between them and males should be that men should comply with their feminist rules and suppress their natural instincts.

In real life men are not following Hollywood scripts.

Alcohol and drugs are un-inhibitors for both sexes. Men tend to become more sexually aggressive and females more seductive. This mixture with partying late into the night is a dangerous potion that should be considered especially by females before becoming an active participant.

However, many females are delusional about their ability to protect themselves. Many women in the past went to bars with a group of female friends.

They protected each other from becoming too intoxicated or involved with certain male characters. These female outings had built in protections against players, perverts or outright sociopaths. Too many times we hear about a college student or single parent being in a bar until 2 or 3 in the morning with no friends. This is an incident waiting to happen. Although it is difficult to get an accurate assessment of reported sexual assaults, most reports are in

agreement that they are rising.

Common sense would dictate anyone to know the person with whom they are going to spend intimate time. Hooking up with an unknown individual is a highly risky endeavor.

According to “The Daily Mail” newspaper, Utah University student Makenzie Lueck was dating multiple people through online dating sites, apps and was a self-proclaimed, “Sugar Baby. This type of behavior is tempting fate.

Too many young people think they are smarter than they are and are under the pathetic notion they are invincible. As a parent it is our responsibility to teach rational caution. In the feminist perspective women should be able to wear any provocative attire they want to any occasion and say or do whatever meets their fancy. This might be acceptable in Hollywood movies but is ludicrous in real life.

Modern females do not possess Wonder Woman powers to combat and overwhelm any male or group of men sexually aroused or bent on rape. Not all males have enough self-control to walk away from satisfying their sexual urges. The reality is males can lose all decency and manners when they receive wrong signals

after being sexually stimulated. They can cross the line into becoming a predator.

Modern females should realize there is a difference between feminist wishful thinking and the undeniable reality of the strength of genetics. Females should accept this undeniable reality and take precautions to minimize real risks to their safety.

Females need to remember that casual sex, hooking-up, being intoxicated late in the night with an unknown male often without moral character can be a deadly experience.

Women should not believe all the feminist propaganda that is attempting to transform boys and men into unisex individuals. It is not going to happen : genetics are too powerful.

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 is an author of weekly newspaper articles, INVASION WITHIN and a new book entitled, IN CHARGE PARENTING In a PC World. You can see many of Dr. Maglio’s articles at www.drmaglioblogspot.com.

Sayer of the Shows PART ONE OF TWO Beginning with the year I Dream of Jennie premiered, and for about three years after, when my sister took over the job for a while, I was a walking, talking TV guide. I had poor grades in math and science, passable grades in most other subjects, and was flunking history, but whenever Dad handed me that thin, stapled magazine I memorized, with one glance through its pages, every show, movie, and special on every channel for the entire week. Of course, at that time there were only the three networks, ABC, NBC, and CBS. There were also the poorly transmitted UHF channels, but we seldom watched those because there was never anything good on and it meant continually working that infernal secondary knob, the push-and-turn fine tuner. It was only out of extreme desperation that we’d make an attempt at those fuzzy, full of yak stations, so I never bothered reading them.

As Sayer of the Shows, I was indispensable to Dad, and I got great pleasure in providing him with the information, mainly because it gave me a sense of authority at home and a feeling of having a purpose in life. Memorizing the TV guide was my special ability, a talent that I alone, for a while, possessed, and therefore I was in great demand, not only by Dad but also Mom and my sister and brother as well.

Back then there was no such thing as a remote control, so an additional duty of the Sayer was to change channels. The job required no special ability,

money to buy food and other supplies. The pastor rose from his desk and reached for his wife’s hand. “Mary,” he said, “let us pray.”

Two orphanage employees joined them, and together they made their humble yet necessary request to God as innocent children were depending on them for sustenance.

George declared, “Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him and expect help from Him, He will never fail you.” A short time had passed and there was heard a knock on the door. Mary hurried to answer, returning to the study a moment later. She handed her husband an envelope. “It’s a letter, George.

Hurry up and open it.” Enclosed was a sum of money, more than enough for their immediate needs. Within a few moments, two more letters arrived with money and pledges of support. Miraculous responses to prayer had become a common experience for the Müller’s.

They had taken the step of faith to bring in their first group of thirty girls in 1836, and in a short period of time, their orphanage now housed over a hundred. From the beginning, George was determined to never to ask for funds from people or to borrow money but instead making an agreement with God that he would depend on Him alone for every need, trusting wholly in the Lord’s faithfulness and provision. The passage that he was constantly quoting was Philippians

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but it was still something of a privileged position. After supper Dad would sit in his chair or stretch out on the couch and have me click from one channel to another, briefly consider what was on, and then ask me about a specific show he’d seen advertised the night or week before.

I’d reply, “That doesn’t come on till tomorrow, at seven.”

“Oh. Well, what about that special—” “Wednesday at eight.”

“And that science fiction movie—” “Friday’s late show.”

“Okay. So what’s on tonight?”

I’d report that evening’s line up.

However, knowing what was on did not deter Dad from continuing his search for something to watch.

Now and then, when there was a program coming up that he wanted to see, he’d settle for watching whatever was on the same channel. But usually, and especially on nights when there was nothing in all of primetime worth watching, he’d go from channel to channel, staying anywhere from two seconds, if the station was at commercial break, to two minutes, if something caught his attention, such as high action or drama or a favorite actor.

And I got pretty good at anticipating his commands, having linked keywords to specific channels: “Go to—” I’d turn to five.

4:19, “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” As a self-proclaimed “poor man,” regarding good works and holiness, George was well aware of what he lacked spiritually.

He had grown up the privileged, arrogant son of a lawyer and routinely, drank, gambled and skipped out on bills. However, as revealed in his autobiography, one night he attended a prayer meeting, and Christ changed his life completely. He gave away his library of over three hundred books and kept only one, the Holy Bible, as it was now his only focus. One night while praying and seeking the Lord regarding the orphanage, he heard a voice in his spirit say, “Open thy mouth wide and I will fill it.” He believed God was encouraging and inviting him to simply ask for what he needed and so a miraculous journey of faith began. Now as a pastor, he decided to live without a salary, relying only on money given to him. He learned to pray faithfully from his heart, humbly asking his Heavenly Father to provide and equip them to accomplish God’s will.

Eventually, the Müller’s built five homes, costing more than $100,000 to build, which is over $14,000,000 in today’s value. Very few such places like these existed as many orphans lived on the streets or went to poorhouses, where they were treated like slaves. In the Müller homes, each child was

Dad would study the screen for a moment, his jaw firmly set, his eyes unblinking, with just a touch of frown between his brows.

“Let’s try—” In one blurp of clicks I’d shoot to twelve.

“Don’t switch so fast.

You’ll wear out the knob.”

And that was really the only aspect of my job as Changer that was bothersome. Switching from four to five was no problem, but that long trek to twelve was always a drag.

Again my father would briefly scrutinize what was on.

“Go back—” Slowly, agonizingly, I’d turn the knob back to four, click… click…click, like the second hand of a clock. And while those seconds may not seem very long while pursuing some vigorous activity, it becomes a slice of near forever when you’re waiting for something to happen.

“Go to—” I’d turn back to five.

“Let’s try….”

I’ve always wondered, why couldn’t the channels be four, five, and six?

tenderly cared for, clothed, fed, and educated, with Christian instruction as the bedrock.

When they left the orphanage in their late teens, they went on to live productive lives.

He also went on to establish six children’s schools and in 1834 he founded the Scriptural Knowledge Institute. Even with him refusing to agree or accept any type of loans or debt for the Lord’s work, the ministry continued to prosper abundantly. By 1880 the ministry was now responsible for 72-day schools with 7000 students in Bristol as well as others in Italy, Spain, and South America. Müller’s journal is filled with amazing stories about how the Lord directed finances to them throughout his sixty-six years of service. He raised these funds on his knees as many lives were changed through unwavering and persistent prayer and he always gave God all the honor and glory for all that was accomplished. His sincere trust in the Bible inspires all of us to believe and depend on God to meet our needs.

“Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you” Matthew 7:7.

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

HERNANDO SUN

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-1058 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF VERA BYSTRY-WELLS a/k/a VERA BYSTRY a/k/a VERA WELLS a/k/a VERA B. WELLS a/k/a VERA B. WELL Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of VERA BYSTRY-WELLS, deceased, whose date of death was February 5, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is October 4, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /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 Personal Representative: /S/ Michael Andrew Wells a/k/a Michael A. Wells 16139 Sam C Road Brooksville, Florida 34613 (10/04/2019), (10/11/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY LAW DIVISION Case #:2019-DR-1471 IN RE: ASHLEY JILCO DEROCHEMONT Petitioner, vs FRANKLIN DEROCHEMONT, II Respondent, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT) TO: FRANKLIN DEROCHEMONT, II 1400 Middle Street Apt 133B Williamsburg, VA 23185 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: Timothy M. Doud, Esq., Attorney for the Petitioner Law Office of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 On or before October 18, 2019 and file the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Hernando County, Florida, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601 before service on the Attorney for the 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: Real property located in Hernando County, Florida. Further described as Trillium Village PHI BLK 27 Lot 9, together with the equitable distribution of tangible and intangible personal property and marital debt.

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

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915). Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or emailed to the address on record at the clerk's office.

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: August 27, 2019 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By:/s/ Deputy Clerk (SEAL) /s/ Timothy M. Doud Timothy M. Doud, Esq. FL Bar #0052601 Law Offices of Timothy M. Doud, LLC P.O. Box 1777 Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 352-596-6339 timdoud@aol.com Attorney for Ashley De Rochemont Sept. 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2019 Legal Notice: This serves as notification that pediatrician, Heather Schramm, MD has passed away. Patient medical records may be obtained from Nature Coast Center for Primary Care at 11097 Hearth Road~ Brooksville, FL or by calling 352263-2903. If you choose to transfer care to another provider outside of this office, you will need to complete and sign a record release form, which you may obtain at the foregoing location or telephone number.

Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 4, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE On October 1, 2019, Hernando Broadcasting Company, Inc., filed license renewal applications for each of the following FM radio translator stations, serving the following communities of license and operating as described below: • W222CI, Brooksville, Florida, operating on channel 222 from Mendon Hill Road, Brooksville, FL, at 0.25kW ERP and rebroadcasting station WWJB(AM), 1450 KHz, Brooksville, Florida; and • W280DK, Spring Hill, Florida, operating on channel 280 from Chambord Street, Brooksville, FL, at 0.25 kW ERP and rebroadcasting station WWJB(AM), 1450 KHz, Brooksville, Florida.

Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to these renewal applications and to whether any of these stations has operated in the public interest should file comments and petitions with the Commission by January 1, 2020, by contacting the FCC, Washington, DC 20554, www.fcc.gov.

(10/04/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Noel Jimenez, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Anbrano Home Improvements” 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-1059 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF GREGORY THOMAS SMITH a/k/a GREGORY T. SMITH a/k/a GREGORY SMITH Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of GREGORY THOMAS SMITH, deceased, whose date of death was February 8, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is October 4, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /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 Personal Representative: /S/ Cynthia M. Croxdale 55 Anderson Lane Paris, Tennessee 38242 (10/04/2019), (10/11/2019) NOTICE OF FINAL AGENCY ACTION BY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Notice is given that the District’s Final Agency Action is approval of the application for an Environmental Resource Permit to serve rebuilding/reconstruction rebuilding/reconstruction activities on 0.78 acres known as Builders FirstSource - Brooksville. The project is located in Hernando County, Section(s) 21, Township 22 South, Range 19 East. The permit applicant is ProBuild Real Estate Holdings whose address is 2001 Bryan Street, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 75201.

The Permit No. is 43001586.001.

The file(s) pertaining to the project referred to above is available for inspection Monday through Friday except for legal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Southwest Florida Water Management District, 7601 Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637-6759 NOTICE OF RIGHTS Any person whose substantial interests are affected by the District’s action regarding this matter may request an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 28-106, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), of the Uniform Rules of Procedure. A request for hearing must (1) explain how the substantial interests of each person requesting the hearing will be affected by the District’s action, or proposed action; (2) state all material facts disputed by each person requesting the hearing or state that there are no disputed facts; and (3) otherwise comply with Chapter 28-106, F.A.C. A request for hearing must be filed with and received by the Agency Clerk of the District at the District’s Tampa address, 7601 US Hwy. 301, Tampa, FL 33637-6759 within 21 days of publication of this notice (or within14 days for an Environmental Resource Permit with Proprietary Authorization for the use of Sovereign Submerged Lands). Failure to file a request for hearing within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may have to request a hearing under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the District’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this notice of agency action. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the District in this matter have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. Mediation pursuant to Section 120.573, F.S., to settle an administrative dispute regarding the District’s action in this matter is not available prior to the filing of a request for hearing.

(10/04/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 19-CP-000815 Division IN RE: ESTATE OF ROSEMARIE BISCARDI 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 Rosemarie Biscardi, deceased, File Number 19-CP-000815, by the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601; that the decedent's date of death was February 4, 2019; that the total value of the Estate is less than $75,000.00 and that the names and addresses of those to whom it has been assigned by such Order are: Name: Michele Rittenberry Address: 4305 Craigdarragh Ave Spring Hill, FL 34606 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: All creditors of the Estate of the decedent and persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent other than those for whom provision for full payment was made in the Order of Summary Administration must file their claims with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702. ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY 19-CP-000815 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 Sept. 27, 2019.

Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Cyrus Malhotra Florida Bar No. 0022751 THE MALHOTRA LAW FIRM P.A. Attorneys for Petitioner 1808 James L. Redman Pkwy, Suite 319 Plant City, Florida 33563 Telephone: (813) 902-2119 / Facsimile: (727)290-4044 Email: filings@FLprobatesolutions.com Secondary: sandra@FLprobatesolutions.com Person Giving Notice: Michele Rittenberry 4305 Craigdarragh Ave Spring Hill, Florida 34606 (09/27/2019), (10/04/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Jeffrey Andrews, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Jeff’s Metal Works” 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF HERNANDO FILE NO. 2019-CP-373 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICK SCOTT RIED NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate PATRICK SCOTT RIED, deceased, whose date of death was March 5, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida, in and for the County of Hernando – Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main St., Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 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 the court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORHT 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 September 27, 2019.

Personal Representative: Shane Ried 3207 Bluebird Dr. Holiday, FL 34690 Personal Representative’s Attorney Shane K. Warner - Of the Firm Attorney for the Personal Representative FSB # 92131 Email: swarner@swarnerlaw.com Warner Legal, LLC P.O Box 210 Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Telephone: (813) 470-6341 Facsimile: (888) 900-2630 Publication Dates Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2019 (09/27/2019), (10/4/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION Case No.: 16-CA-000969 CENTENNIAL BANK, an Arkansas banking corporation, as successor in interest by merger to FLORIDA TRADITIONS BANK, a Florida banking corporation, Plaintiff, v.

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

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion to Re-Set Foreclosure Sale entered in this cause in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, the Clerk of Court will sell the Property situated in Hernando County, Florida, described as follows: LOT 6, BLOCK 2, LAKE IN THE WOODS PHASE VI, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE(S) 83, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Property Address: 4477 Lake in the Woods Dr, Spring Hill, Florida 34607-2506 at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse on October 24, 2019, at 11:00 a.m.

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

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy has been sent via electronic mail or U.S. Mail on September 20, 2019:

INVITATION TO BID Allstate Construction, Inc. (CGC1518758), the Construction Manager, will receive sealed bid proposals from pre-qualified subcontractors for DEP Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Headspring Erosion Control, Spring Hill, Florida, for the following work: 03A – Concrete 05A – Railings 31A – Site 31B – Sea Walls 32A – Fencing Bid proposals will be received until 2:00pm Eastern Time on October 17, 2019, at Allstate Construction, Inc., 4509 N Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603.

Pre-Bid Site Visit will be held on October 8, 10:30am Eastern Time at the project site, located at 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL. Bid Proposal documents are available from Allstate Construction, Inc. Email: tedwards@allstateconstruction.com Phone: 850-514-1004.

Allstate Construction, Inc. reserves the right to waive any irregularities and or reject any and all Bid Proposals.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDIClAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 2019-CA-000953 Division U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT Plaintiff, vs.

PETER SPITZNAGEL, CHERYL SPITZNAGEL, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF CHARLES SELLS A/K/A CHARLES H. SELLS, DECEASED, SUZANNE LEITER, KNOWN HEIR OF CHARLES SELLS A/K/ A CHARLES H. SELLS, DECEASED, ELIZABETH SELLS, KNOWN HEIR OF CHARLES SELLS A/K/A CHARLES H. SELLS, DECEASED, et al.

Defendants.

NOTICE OF ACTION TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND TRUSTEES OF CHARLES SELLS A/K/A CHARLES H. SELLS, DECEASED CURRENT RESIDENCE UNKNOWN LAST KNOWN ADDRESS UNKNOWN You are notified that an action to foreclose a mortgage on the following property in Hernando County, Florida: LOT 3, BLOCK 434, SPRING HILL, UNIT 8, AS PER PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGES 27-37, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. commonly known as 1336 GILPIN AVENUE, SPRING HILL, FL 34608 has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Jennifer M. Scott of Kass Shuler, P.A., plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 800, Tampa, Florida 33601, (813) 229-0900, on or before Npv. 6, 2019, (or 30 days from the first date of publication, whichever is later) and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the Plaintiffs attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Dated: September 25, 2019.

CLERK OF THE COURT Honorable Doug Chorvat, Jr. 20 N. Main Street Brooksville, Florida 34601 By: /s/ Elizabeth Markidis Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator for Hernando County, Peggy Welch, at (352) 754-4402, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

(10/04/2019), (10/11/2019)

Jon A. Jouben, Esq. JJouben@co.hernando.fl.us cao@co.hernando.fl.us Attorney for Defendant Hernando County

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 27-2019CP001004 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF EVA DONOVAN, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EVA DONOVAN, deceased, whose date of death was April 15, 2005, 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 October 4, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /S/ STEVEN TRABAYKO MEILLER, ESQUIRE Florida Bar Number: 0846340 7236 State Road 52, Suite 8 Hudson, Florida 34667 Telephone: (727) 869-9007 E-Mail: steveslad@gmail.com

Cach, LLC 55 Beattie Place, Suite 110 Greenville, SC 29601 Lake in the Woods Owner Association, Inc. 7353 Dogwood Crescent Spring Hill, Florida 34607 BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC /s/ Steven C. Pratico, Esq. Florida Bar No. 539201 401 E. Jackson Street, Suite 2400 Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 253-2020 Telephone steven.pratico@bipc.com Secondary email: kara.bernstein@bipc.com Attorneys for Plaintiff (09/27/2019), (10/04/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-1043 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES MARSHALL GOULDING Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of JAMES MARSHALL GOULDING, deceased, whose date of death was July 12, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room #247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is September 27, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Paul H. Nessler, Jr. Email Address: paulnessler@ bellsouth.net Florida Bar No. 0603384 Paul H. Nessler, Jr., P. A. 10002 Cortez Blvd.

Spring Hill, Florida 34613 Personal Representative: /s/ Elizabeth L. Workman 6423 SE 34th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97202 (09/27/2019), (10/04/2019)

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Greg Jarque and Christine Jarque 4477 Lake in the Woods Drive Springhill, Florida 34607

The Suffolk County National Bank 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901

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Personal Representative: /S/ TOM C. DONOVAN 6485 Pine Meadows Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34606 (10/04/2019), (10/11/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that JORGE F MATOS JR, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “KISS OF BETRAYAL” 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.

(10/04/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Natasha Beauty LLC, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Allure Family Salon” 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.

(10/04/2019)

Place Darleen, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2019. She is survived by her stepsons Edward (Lila) and Donald (Lita). Src; Turner Charlton Ella Mae, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Ron) 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Src; Brewer Johnson Rodney E., age 82 of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Diane; sons, Jeffrey, & Rodney; daughters, Karen, & Laurie; 8 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Src; Downing Garza Carlos Dario, age 74, of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019. He is survived by his children: John, Geoffrey, Kevin, Timmy Mackenzie, Laura, Michelle and Angela; and 10 grandchildren. Src; Merritt Matyger Penelope Louise, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Src; Turner Prate Marvin William, age 91, of Weeki Wachee, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was a US Marine Veteran. Marvin

is preceded in death by his son, James Prate.

He is survived by his wife, Grace; children, Lynn; Jennifer (Scott), Sean (Elizabeth), Keith, Dawn (Glen), and Francis. Src; Brewer Pintado Carmen, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Src; Turner Mccloskey Judith A., passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Src; Turner Gebhardt Beverly B., passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Src; Turner West Carol Burchette, age 76, of Spring Hill, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd West. She is survived by her children: Robert (Jan), William, Alma ( Mike); and 4 grandchildren. Src; Merritt Susan M. Clappas -Helbig, of Spring Hill, 57, passed away May 28, 2019. Survived by: her mother, Mrs. Dorothy L. Soleau, her son, Daniel D. Sanchez, Daughter, Jessica Clappas-Rodriguez, Grandchildren, Jayden, Mia & Xavier Rodriguez & sister, Cindy Deegan.

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