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t the regular meeting on October 8, 2019, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) agreed to vote on the Hernando County School District’s (HCSD) request to increase their impact fee funding at a future joint meeting. For reasons that were not clear at the Tuesday meeting, the agenda and public advertisement showed the topic as an update, and therefore not subject to a resolution. The board concurred to defer the vote to the joint meeting, with a date to be determined.

The issue of impact fees is controversial. Commissioner Wayne Dukes said at one point during See IMPACT FEES, Page 3

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Sean Dietrich with his dog, Thelma Lou. Photo courtesy of Sean Dietrich.

His father committed suicide using a hunting rifle, when he was just 12 years old.

He had a life-changing decision to make after his father’s tragic death; which was undoubtedly an unfair situation for a boy his age.

The life-changing decision: What does he do with his life?

Born in Missouri, Sean Dietrich moved to Florida at the age of 14. It was two years after his father’s suicide.

Since then, he has called Florida his home; only to figure out his soul belonged in the Deep South.

As that young boy has grown into a man, Mr. Dietrich did something unexpected.

When traumatic things happen to children, there are many perceived reasons for them to give up, and quit.

They may believe that they’re not good enough to achieve dreams that they have within themselves. They begin to believe that because of their circumstances, some things just aren’t possible.

Mr. Dietrich has broken that mold; and he’s broken that mold in a unique way.

The year after his father committed suicide, Sean dropped out of school in the See SEAN, Page 5

‘The Cheetah’ impresses in San Francisco’s 31-3 Monday Night Football win

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER

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got a call recently, the kind nobody wants to get, but far too often do; a friend of mine has passed away. More so than just a friend, he was a mentor of sorts in my young adulthood and was a cherished member of a class of the most influential outdoorsmen. The influence of men of that class is sorely needed these days, more so than ever...

My friend, Jimmy West, of Dade City, Fl, was an “Old Timer.”

Old Timers are that class of outdoorsmen who’ve been there, done that and are now able to teach how they did it. They are always the first welcomed to speak at the campfire and the ones most sought after by the younger crowd for when things just aren’t going right. And it’s the youngsters that the old timers always seem to key in on because somehow, subconsciously, they know that their entire purpose is to pass on as much of their experience and knowledge as they can. It’s the old timers who best can teach the youngsters our history and heritage as sportsmen.

I know for myself, growing up in a perpetual sort of hunt camp, the old timers would dote on me, often they’d pick on me good-naturedly, certainly they called on me for chores, but very often they would just See HUNTING, Page 13

Back in Brooksville, FL just over a few years ago, Nature Coast Technical featured a running back that not many thought then would end up playing in the National Football League.

Come this past Monday night in San Francisco, California, the San Francisco 49ers had former Nature Coast running back Matt Breida sitting center stage on one of the NFL’s premier nights to watch football.

‘The Cheetah’ as they call him now all across the national air waves, had himself a big night in the 49ers’ 31-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. Breida rushed for 114 yards on 11 carries and scored a touchdown in the victory for San Francisco.

Breida has helped propel San Francisco to a 4-0 start to the NFL season San Francisco 49ers' Matt Breida during the team's organized team acand has played very well up to now for See CHEETAH, Page 13

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.

tivity at its NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, May 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Monday, October 14, 2019, 9:00 AM Location: JOHN LAW AYERS ROOM 20 NORTH MAIN STREET BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601

Brooksville Housing Authority Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 5:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Brooksville City Council Meeting Monday, October 21, 2019, 7:00PM Location 201 HOWELL AVENUE, BROOKSVILLE, FL - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON, III COUNCIL CHAMBERS Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2019 9:00 AM Location: JOHN LAW AYERS ROOM 20 NORTH MAIN STREET BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA 34601

state news in review STAFF REPORT

Black bear management techniques outlined

starting teacher pay.

“We are experiencing a teacher shortage in Florida,” said Governor DeSantis. “With a strong economy and plenty of jobs available in other fields, unfortunately too many college graduates are unwilling to enter the teaching profession. My proposal to increase the minimum salary for teachers to $47,500 will help alleviate this shortage and elevate the teaching profession to the level of appreciation it deserves. This is long overdue, and I look forward to working with the legislature to make this a reality.”

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a draft of an updated 10 year management plan for the black bear population. The plan seeks to keep Florida’s black bear population between 3,000 and 4,000 members and lists a number of techniques that could be utilized to achieve this result. These techniques include regulated hunting, bear birth control, reducing vegetation near suburban areas, professional shooting and trapping, and relocation of mothers and cubs.

Florida has had 13 incidents since 2006 of people requiring medical treatment because of encounters with bears, including eight since 2012.

Second college athlete compensation bill filed

Volkswagen emissions scandal funds will be used to purchase cleaner buses Volkswagen settled with the US Department of Justice in an emissions violation lawsuit for $14.7 billion. Florida received $166 million of the settlement, 70% of which will be used to replace government owned buses or privately owned buses contracted with school districts or government transit programscovering 100 percent of the cost.

The funds would be used for buses that run on alternative fuels such as propane and compressed natural gas.

For private organizations, the state would cover up to 75 percent of costs for new allelectric vehicles and 25 percent of the cost of new vehicles using alternative fuels.

Fifteen percent of Florida’s share of the emissions settlement will be going toward charging stations for electric vehicles at all service plazas on the Florida Turnpike. The goal is to have the charging stations up and running by the end of the year.

The other 15 percent will go to a state grant program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act focused on engines that weren’t made to meet the stringent post-2006 emission standards.

Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to increase minimum salary for Florida teachers On Monday Oct. 7, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his proposal to increase the minimum salary for teachers across the state. The Governor’s proposed 2020 budget recommendation will include a pay raise for more than 101,000 teachers in Florida by raising the minimum salary to $47,500.

According to the National Education Association, Florida ranks 26th in the nation for starting teacher pay at $37,636.

With this investment of over $600 million, raising the minimum salary to $47,500 will rank Florida 2nd in the nation for

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Both democrat and republican representatives have filed bills to allow college athletes to acquire compensation through endorsement deals. HB 287 was filed by Rep. Chip LaMarca, R-Lighthouse Point on Friday Oct. 4 and House Minority Leader Kionne McGhee, D-Miami filed HB 251 earlier in the week. California’s governor Gavin Newsom signed a similar law that takes effect in 2023 which allows college athletes to get endorsement deals and hire agents. NCAA has warned that this creates an unfair recruiting advantage and schools in California could be blocked from intercollegiate events.

Dog racing supporters challenge amendment constitutionality Karina Elwood of Fresh Take Florida news service Fresh Take Florida, a news service of the University of Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s greyhound racing industry is asking a federal judge to revoke an amendment that voters approved last year banning dog racing in Florida, saying the process was unconstitutional.

Support Working Animals Inc. and eight greyhound trainers, kennels, transporters and suppliers filed a federal lawsuit in West Palm Beach last week to overturn the ban. It alleges that the industry will lose businesses and income, along with their heritage and identity.

A rival group that supported the ban called the lawsuit “a slap in the face to every voter” and predicted it will be rejected.

A tentative date for a trial was set Tuesday for June 8 by U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks.

Under the ban, all tracks must close

by January 2021. The lawsuit was filed just under one year after 69% of Florida voters agreed to abolish greyhound racing.

The lawsuit alleges procedural problems with the amendment, which was brought to ballot through the Florida Constitutional Revision Commission rather than through Florida’s Legislature.

It said under the process that “the majority exercised its unlimited power over a minority group thereby forever depriving them of making a living by the use of their own property in an industry successfully regulated in the State of Florida for almost an entire century.”

The lawsuit also alleges that the amendment “creates a mysterious new set of rights” for dogs, because it bans racing dogs but not other animals.

The president of the plaintiff’s group, Jennifer Newcome, said the ban will directly affect 3,000 people in Florida and indirectly affect thousands more.

“Some of these people have never owned a greyhound but will be affected because their livelihoods depend on

the greyhound people,” she said.

Newcome said she believes voters were misinformed about the treatment of greyhounds and the effect of the amendment.

The Committee to Protect Dogs, which supported the ban, raised about $3.4 million during the election, including more than $885,000 from the group Grey2K USA Worldwide, a political group that lobbies to end greyhound racing. That group predicted the lawsuit will fail.

Woman who burned historic tree charged with selling meth SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida woman who accidentally burned down a historic, 118-foot-tall (36-metertall) tree while smoking meth is now accused of selling meth.

The Orlando Sentinel reports 33-year-old Sara Barnes was arrested last week and charged with drug trafficking.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found 38 grams of methamphetamine at Barnes’ Altamonte Spring home.

Barnes is known in central Florida for burning down a bald cypress known as “The Senator” in 2012. Barnes climbed the fence at Big Tree Park in Longwood early one morning and went into a hollow part of the 3,500-yearold tree. She lit a fire to see her drugs, and it quickly burned out of control. Barnes received a suspended sentence of 2½ years.

Barnes was being held this week on $25,000 bail. Jail records didn’t list an attorney. ___ Information from: Orlando Sentinel, http://www. orlandosentinel.com/ Florida school says it has 1 confirmed case of Mumps COOPER CITY, Fla. (AP) — Officials have confirmed a case of mumps at a Florida junior high school.

The principal of Pioneer Middle School in Broward County sent a letter to parents Friday saying that students displaying symptoms would be excluded from school until a doctor determined they weren’t contagious.

The letter didn’t say whether the infected person was a student or staff member. The airborne virus is transmitted through the inhalation of infected saliva droplets released during coughing or sneezing or by direct contact with the saliva of an infected person.

Signs and symptoms of mumps include fever, headache, loss of appetite, weakness, earache and swelling in the neck or jaw. The incubation period is from two to three weeks.

Hernando County selects deputy county administrator Hernando County Government has selected Tobey Phillips as its deputy county administrator.

Phillips received a dual bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a master’s degree from University of South Florida.

She has spent the past eight years working for Citrus County Government, most recently as the Community Services Director. In this role, she provided leadership to nine divisions and delivered results for many projects and programs.

“I am excited for the opportunity to join the Hernando County team,” Tobey Phillips said. “I look forward to serving the community and providing dependable leadership to County staff.”

Phillips has experience cultivating public/private partnerships, increasing employee morale, analyzing organizational structures to find efficiencies and growing customer service skills. She is an affiliate member of Florida City & County Management Association (FCCMA) and recent recipient of the FCCMA Emerging Scholar program.

New Hernando County deputy county administrator, Toby Phillips

“Tobey has the experience and skill set required to serve in this position,” County Administrator Jeff Rogers said. “I look forward to working with her to continue making Hernando County a great place to live, work and play.”

A total of 18 applications were received for the position. After careful and deliberate review of the applications, administration determined that four individuals met the criteria to proceed to the interview process. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with three of the four applicants. This process led to the selection of Phillips as the most qualified candidate.

Phillips’ first day will be October 21, 2019. Her pay will be $134,472.

Per the county employment policy, “Employment of County Administrator and Department Managers In accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 125.74 the selection and employment of the County Administrator shall be done by the Board of County Commissioners. The selection and employment of all department directors shall be done by the County Administrator with confirmation of the appointment done by the Board of County Commissioners.”

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the meeting that high impact fees could dissuade new business from building in Hernando county, and zero impact fees would attract many new businesses who will pay business-level property taxes during their establishment.

However, school quality can be a deciding factor for potential homebuyer. Currently, the educational facility impact fee is $2,133 for a single family home, which is 50% of the 2005 impact fee schedule. The school board is requesting 100% of the current rate, but hinted that a lower rate would be helpful.

Before the members of the school board addressed the commission, Planning Director Ron Pianta gave an overview and recent history of impact fees in the county. In the section that directly pertained to the school district, Pianta reported that reported that in 2013, the BOCC rejected the recommended impact fee rate for the school district, and chose to use 50% of the rate from 2005. Stating he

CURRENT HERNANDO COUNTY IMPACT FEES In Hernando County, new construction home buyers pay a road impact fee of $1269 for a residential home, effective since March 1, 2016. Other impact fees in effect cover fire, parks, EMS, jail, buildings and law and amount to $1312.

The school impact fee is currently at $2133. could only speculate on the reasoning, but the board at the time wanted to be very conservative about what they would charge during the then-recent recovery from the 2007 recession. The thought at the time was that it did not matter which rate was chosen, as long as it was lower than the 2013 rate.

Commissioner Steve Champion mentioned that the Hernando County School District receives approximately $10 million per year generated by the half-cent sales tax enacted in 2015.

Pianta clarified that the

revenue generated by the sales tax results in discounted impact fees to the school district, “When the (impact fee) is calculated, the charge for infrastructure is calculated in to that fee, so that fee is discounted or credited based on other revenues that go towards capital, so you can’t ‘double dip’ in terms of what you are collecting.”

Pianta also explained in his overview of impact fees that there are clear restrictions on what they can be used for. Increasing impact fees will not increase the General Fund or Reserves. Impact fees can only be used for additions or repairs in infrastructure required specifically due to increased population growth.

Hernando County School District Superintendent John Stratton began the discussion to which the rest of the school board members would later contribute.

Stratton reported that a recent study by the consulting group Tindale Oliver resulted in a recommendation that the impact fees be raised to 100%, or $6,352, which is a substantial increase over the current rate of approximately $2,133.

“Growth should pay for growth,” Stratton said. “We do not believe we should burden the current taxpayers with the infrastructure growth, especially when it comes to building schools.”

According to their report, Tindale Oliver predicts that “several schools” will need to be built. Stratton however said the district is taking a more conservative approach, adding 10 rooms to existing schools, which is expected to cost $1.7 - $1.8 million, using Pasco county as a model.

While middle and high schools still have room, elementary schools are “at capacity.” A new elementary school is estimated to cost between $23.5 - 28.5 million as of 2018.

School Board Chair Linda Prescott added that schools are also required to be built as hurricane shelters, which increases the cost of construction.

Commissioner John Allocco asked Stratton if a lesser increase would be acceptable, and if the school district could move forward if the 100% increase is not approved. Stratton answered that his request was based on the recommendations

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from Tindale Oliver, and additionally that the district would need to consider taking out loans to keep up with growing census.

Gus Guadagnino addressed the board, requesting that any increase be granted.

At the end of comments, all members of the school board had spoken. Commissioner Wayne Dukes expressed concern and said, “I have not met one person who thinks we did the right thing when we raised taxes, and now you’re considering doing it again in three … four weeks? That’s almost like suicide. I can’t believe we’d even do that.”

BOCC Chairman Jeff Holcomb countered that the impact fees are not a tax on current residents. “We’re talking about taxing people who are building on residential and commercial (lots).” Holcomb stated he would be open to a lower rate of impact fees for the school district, or incremental increases over time.

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

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).

Wednesday 10/2 • Deputies responded to: o Possession of Hashish/Possession of Methamphetamine/ Possession of Alprazolam/ Possession of Paraphernalia – District 2/ Zone 7 – Deputies were called to investigate a battery, where the suspect had already left. Deputies determined that no battery occurred, however, they went to locate the individual who left. During a consensual search deputies located various drugs and paraphernalia in her possession – Arrest/ Female – 2019-32097. o Domestic Battery/Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer – District 2/Zone 6 – During a drive home a couple got into an argument that turned physical. In the process of arresting the female suspect, the woman attempted to spit in the deputy’s face – Arrest/ Female – 2019-32109. o Missing Juvenile – District 1/Zone 9 – a 13-year-old child did not return home – Investigation Active – 201932038. o Possession of Marijuana less than 20 grams – District 2/Zone 1 – Two marijuana cigarettes were found in an empty locker of a private school. Video was used to identify the owner(s) of the marijuana cigarettes – Juvenile Civil Citations were issued. o Missing Adult – District 2/Zone 1 – A man left his residence on 9/14/19 and has not returned home. The last time family members heard from the man was on 9/24/19. He is believed

to be in the Tampa area – Investigation Active – 201932080. o Trafficking in Methamphetamine – District 2/Zone 5 – Deputies were called to a gas station where an individual was sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle that was parked at a gas pump.

K-9 Justice alerted to the possibility of drugs in the vehicle. Deputies located 23.49 grams of methamphetamine – Arrest/ Male – 2019-32085.

• Schools: o West Hernando Middle School – Student found in possession of an electronic vaping device -- Student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation – 2019-31926. o West Hernando Middle School – Student chest bumped a teacher several times, almost knocking the teacher to the ground – Arrest/Male – 2019-32024. o Fox Chapel Middle School – Two students were involved in an argument on the bus that turned physical. Student punched other student in the face. Student received School Discipline and a Juvenile Civil Citation – 2019-32065.

Thursday 10/3 • Deputies responded to: o Baker Act – District 1/ Zone2 – Deputies were called to investigate a person who was causing self-harm. The individual was located at a nearby business and taken into custody and transported to Springbrook Hospital – 2019-32203. o Grand Theft Auto/Vehicle Recovered – District 2/ Zone 3 – Vehicle was recovered on Springwood Road in Spring Hill. Victim was unable to respond to the scene, so the vehicle was towed to an impound lot – 2019-31962. o Agency Assist – District 2/ Zone 6 – Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Pasco Sheriff’s deputies in apprehending a fleeing burglary suspect. Suspect charged with Possession of Burglary Tools, Possession

of a Controlled Substance x 5, and Driving While License is Suspended or Revoked – Arrest/Male – 2019-41037.

6 – A call was received of an irrational subject knocking on doors along Spring Hill Drive. Upon making contact, deputies noted the individual was in • Schools: possession of crystal meth and syringes. He also used o Endeavor Academy – his shoe to damage the Student attempted to attack window in the patrol car – another student – Attacking Arrest/Male – 2019-32356. student received School Discipline and a Juvenile o Sex Offense – District Civil Citation for Battery – 1/Zone 2 – Investigation 2019-32112.

Active – 2019-32318. o Winding Waters K-8 – Male student touched a female student inappropriately – Male student issued a Juvenile Civil Citation for Battery – 2019-32142. o Explorer K-8 – Two students hit and pushed another student – Both students issued Juvenile Civil Citations for Battery – 2019-32071. o Challenger K-8 – Student made comments about committing self-harm – Student was evaluated and Baker Acted – 2019-32155.

o Domestic Battery on Person over 65 – District 1/Zone 6 – Two family members got into an argument. The younger female family member grabbed and threw down the elderly male family member during the argument – Arrest/Female – 2019-32345.

• Schools: o Parrott Middle School – Student made threats of doing self-harm. Following an evaluation, student was Baker Acted.

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• Deputies responded to:

o Death Investigation – District 2/Zone 1 – Male/66 YOA – No foul play suspected – 2019-32431.

o Commercial Burglary – District 1/Zone 6 – A business owner reported the theft of a parrot, two Rhea birds, and a ferret valued at $1,100. The owner said a door to the business appeared to be left open – Investigation Active – 2019-32259. o Domestic Battery – District 2/Zone 4 – A couple was driving home when the female suspect began battering the male victim – Arrest/Female – 201932333.

o Resisting LEO w/ Violence - District 1/Zone 4 – Responded to a Verbal Disturbance – Deputies attempted to place male in custody under the Baker Act – He began fighting, biting, kicking – Arrest/Male – 2019-32472. o Death Investigation – District 2/Zone 7 – Female/63 YOA – Active investigation – 2019-32466.

answered the door was bleeding, the male had fled the scene – Female taken to another location – Male was located later in the night and placed under arrest – 2019-32481.

concern – Thorough investigation and threat assessment completed – Please see Media Release from 10-06-19.

o Domestic Battery/VOP - District 2/Zone 7 – Male and female were both aggressors and were both placed under arrest – 201932497 and 2019-32494.

• Deputies responded to:

Tuesday 10/8

o Missing Juvenile – District 2/Zone 2 – Male/17 YOA – Parent has been in contact via text messages, but has not seen son since 10/4/19 – Investigation Active – 2019-32763.

o Injured Person - District 1/Zone 5 – Possible Overdose – Female 18 YOA – Active investigation – 2019-32502.

o Residential Burglary – District 2/Zone 2 – Unknown suspect removed slider from master bedroom to gain entrance into the home. Numerous items were taken – Investigation Active – 2019-32722.

o Aggravated Assault - District 1/Zone 2 – Party got out of hand – A partygoer pointed a handgun at the resident then beat him with the gun – Active investigation – 2019-32587.

o Sex Offense – District 1/Zone 1 – Investigation Active – 2019-32779.

o Missing Juvenile - District 2/Zone 4 – Male/15 YOA – Active investigation – 201932603.

o Suicide Attempt – District 1/Zone 1 – Individual threatened to commit suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning – Individual Baker Acted – 2019- 32787.

o Missing Adult - District 2/ Zone 7 – Female/27 YOA – Active investigation – 201932654.

• Schools:

o Battery on LEO/Resist Arrest/Domestic Battery/ VOP - District 1/Zone 3 – Intoxicated male fighting w/ family members – Suspect became aggressive with deputies, shoving one in the back – Arrest/Male – 2019-32639, 2019-32641, and 2019-32656.

o Central High School – Student found in possession of vaping device with THC. Student charged with Possession of Cannabis concentrate – Arrest/Male – 2019-32711. o Springstead High School – Student was making suicidal statements – Student was Baker Acted – 2019-37723.

o School Threat – 201932662 – Please see Media Release from 10-067-19.

o Deltona Elementary School – Student threatened to do harm to another student – School Discipline – 2019-32746.

o Information - District 1/ Zone 5 – 2019-32417.

• Schools: o Domestic Battery/ o Fox Chapel Middle – o Possession of Hashish Aggravated Domestic School Threat – Student – District 2/ Zone 3 – Assault – District 2/Zone 4 made statement(s) that Deputies responded to the – Responded to Weapons were overheard by others parking lot of Publix located Disturbance – Female who – Statement(s) caused at 1400 Pinehurst Drive, Spring Hill. Deputies found an individual who had forced entry into a vehicle.

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New K-9 Partners for Patriots CEO proof of program's efficacy Peter explained. “The experience of training Sophia and gaining self-confidence from that effort opened up new possibilities that I’m sure he once considered BROOKSVILLE, FL (Oct. 7, 2019) -- At the re- ‘out-of-reach.’ But he kept quest of Mary Peter, found- working at it and it was clear that he was in a better er and CEO of K9 Partplace. We first hired him as ners for Patriots since its inception in 2014, its Board a dog trainer, then as Veteran Liaison, interviewing all of Directors has approved her recommended appoint- the new applicants. Just a ment of Ron Flaville, Chief year ago he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer; Operating Officer, to the position of Chief Executive I couldn’t be prouder,” she added.

Officer (CEO).

Ron’s consistent progress Flaville was the first enabled Sophia to transition veteran to complete the to ‘semi-retirement’, where K9P4P program which he no longer needs her to trains a veteran to train the accompany him everywhere dog the program provides; becoming the veteran’s own but she remains the proud pet of the Flaville family. working ‘service’ dog in “I’m humbled and cannot compliance with specific ADA requirements for that begin to express the gratitude I have for Mary and status. this program; because with“Ron exemplifies the out it, I might have been purpose of K9 Partners for one of the 22 veterans with Patriots, which is to help the veteran with PTSD find PTSD that we’re losing on a daily basis,” said Flaville. Ron Flaville (standing) with Dan and his K-9 partner Gloria. a positive path forward.

“She gave me my life back.

That’s exactly what Ron She gave me my wife and did, together with Sophia, kids back.” the dog he trained,” Mary

RON FLAVILLE NAMED CEO, K9 PARTNERS FOR PATRIOTS

Mary Peter transitions to Executive Director, Training Operations, which enables her to focus on both training and sharing the K9P4P methodology with like-minded veterans’ organizations. K9P4P is also a founding member of the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans; a group dedicated to the highest quality K9 training standards for service dogs, and, legislative support to make service dogs more accessible for veterans in need.

K9 Partners for Patriots https://k9partnersforpatriots.com is a nonprofit 501c3 organization based in Brooksville, FL. Its mission is to give veterans and active military a second chance at life by empowering those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST) through the experience of training and caring for their own service dog.

School Board needs more information on school district police force idea Item 4046: Safe Schools

to be my recommendation to this board that we have a sworn law

by ROBERT HELDE enforcement officer on every rob@hernandosun.com campus.”

Additional to her Among the Hernando County recommendation to have a School School Board (School Board) Resource Officer (SRO) on all workshop agenda items for Oct. campuses Martin also suggested 8th was the discussion of Safe that staff should be hired as School options. The options guardians for the purpose of presented at Tuesday’s Board perimeter control checks and workshop included continuing associated support functions. the Hernando County Sheriff’s According to the presented Office (HCSO) school resource information, the decision to officer (SRO) contract, forming form and maintain a police a school district run police force provides several additional force, employing guardians and benefits to maintaining the employing a security firm. The current agreement with HCSO. end goal of any option selected The school district police is to ensure the safety of the force would be sworn officers students and the security of the who are able to make arrests, campus. handle Baker Acts, and will Associate Superintendent have further specialization of Business Services and and training specific to school Operations Heather Martin environments than their HCSO presented these options during counterparts. The SRO’s daythe 2 p.m. workshop. Martin to-day involvement on campus began by addressing the current ostensibly will not change. relationship between the HCSO Other benefits of maintaining and the School Board, stating their own police force would “In no way is the work of our be increased flexibility, yearcurrent SRO’s the reason why round coverage, grass roots we’re having this conversation opportunities for joining the today. We love our SRO’s, they’re police force, potential access amazing, and our staff loves to additional grants, hurricane working with them. So it’s really shelter coverage, and the ability important to know that’s not why to employ six (6) additional we’re talking about this.” positions for the same cost. The Martin continued her annual cost of a School Board run presentation to the Board, police force will be $2,375,082 emphasizing, “...It’s always going for thirty-three (33) positions,

as opposed to $2,375,956 for twenty-seven (27) positions, ten(10) months of the year through the HCSO. Board Member Jimmy Lodato expressed concern, based on prior experience in Pinellas County, that the one time start-up cost and costs of maintenance and upgrades would be prohibitive.

Lotado stated, ”What bothers me here, is that we’re looking at $1,478,000 just to start this up.”

Lodato spoke briefly on the recurring costs of maintaining the School Board’s own police force, including the cost of maintaining a fleet of vehicles.

Lodato concluded his comments by saying, “If we have this kind of money sitting on the side, why aren’t we using it for updating computers or other programs or, at the same time, putting in ... guardians into our, say our elementary schools and moving some of the SRO’s into our schools that have... problems...”

The problems he was referring to in that case occurred at the three schools on Ken Austin Parkway.

Board Chair, Susan Duval responded in support of having a police force maintained by the school board by saying, “It never was a possibility before, to do something like this, so I never had it in the back of my mind that we would actually be able to

sit here and have a conversation about something like this. Having SRO’s on our campus who are totally focused on school safety… they would be just laser light in on our students’ safety…”

The primary discongruence lies with the allocation of funding.

From Board Chair Duval’s point of view, the advantages, as discussed, of having a school board maintained police force outweigh the financial cost. This opinion was shared by board member Kay Hatch. Countering that is the opinion held by Lotado that the sheriff’s office SRO’s provide the necessary security and already have their own infrastructure, therefore the money that would go to the startup cost would be better spent providing educational benefit.

Nearing the end of the discussion Duval summed up and clarified, “Right now we don’t have consensus. We have, Kay and I agree on option two, Gus (Guadagnino) and Linda (Prescott) are, are kind of on the fence, and Jimmy wants to stay with the Sheriff’s Department.”

The two (2) Board members still on the fence requested further information.

No decision was reached, and the consensus was for staff to provide additional information and for the item to be on the agenda for the 2 pm workshop and meeting on Oct 22nd. The

options did not go to vote during the Oct. 8th School Board workshop or the subsequent Board meeting later in the afternoon. Instead, the vote is scheduled to take place during the Oct. 22nd School Board meeting.

After the workshop, board member Lodato expressed, “It’s a recipe for disaster.” He listed the numerous costs related to a separate police force such as transport, forensics and crime investigation. He remarked that there will need to be a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the sheriff’s office and that will cost money. Lodato also questioned how they were able to find the startup funds from the general fund, stating, “I need that money for our teachers.”

Capital improvement funds would also be used to start up the police force.

Lodato said that he would like to hear from Sheriff Nienhuis and Colonel Maurer first hand at the Oct. 22 workshop. He urged community members to attend and voice their opinions.

“Everyone will have an opportunity to speak. I need them there at this meeting.”

“I believe in the Sheriff, he’s kept us safe in this community,” he said.

Local Coast Guard Auxiliarist named District 7 Auxiliarist of the Year Local Citrus County resident, Robert Fabich, Sr., was named U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary District 7 Auxiliarist of the Year at the annual District 7 Training Conference (DTRAIN) in Orlando, Florida.

District 7 is the largest of the 16 Coast Guard Districts nationwide with over 4300 dedicated volunteer men and women. District 7 Auxiliary is dedicated to support the Active Duty Coast Guard in all its missions within their area with the exception of direct law enforcement.

Fabich was also awarded the Auxiliary Commendation Medal. In the award citation, Fabich was specifically recognized for his service at the National and District levels including his contributions as an editor/contributing editor of the publications The Navigator, Navigator Express, D7 AUXAIR Operations and Flight Safety Newsletter, as a photographer (Navigator and Navigator Express, DTRAIN, D7 webpage, D7 AUXAIR Operations and Flight Safety Newsletter) and for his leadership on special projects like the Special Hurricane Edition of NAVEX, the D7 vector boundary map, and the D7 Best Practices Program. In addition, Fabich served as a member of the Public Affairs Rapid Response Operations Team.

Mr. Fabich placed first for 2019 Best Photography Award in both the Marine Safety and the Public Affairs Categories. He was presented challenge coins by Rear Admiral Eric Jones, Commander, USCG Seventh District, Captain Scott Jackson, Deputy Director Steve White, Robin Priestley, Branch Chief, and by Commodore Vincent Pica.

First Place 2019 Publications Contest – 7:15 Express – Division Category Mr. Fabich was also recognized for his work on last year’s 7:15 Express. Working with then Division Commander Andy Render, Fabich produced a unique on-line communication vehicle that was recognized for its innovative approach to getting the word out to the members of Division 15 Coast Guard Auxiliary members.

These are remarkable achievements for not only an exceptional year, but for his exceptional representation of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. “This is a great honor for Bob and our flotilla (15-1 of Crystal River) as he was chosen out of all of the Auxiliary members who reside in U.S. Coast Guard District 7 (South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, and the Panama Canal zone),” said Linda Jones, Vice Flotilla Commander and Public Affairs Officer USCG Auxiliary - Flotilla 15-1.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 15 works with Coast Guard Station Yankeetown and is responsible for an area along the Gulf coast from southern Hernando County, north to Jefferson County and from Central Florida to the Gulf of Mexico. The division consists of five local flotillas (Crystal River, Cedar Key/Yankeetown, Ocala, Homosassa and Hernando Beach) involving over 160 Auxiliary members.

From left to right: Commodore Gary Barth, District 7 USCG Auxiliary; Rear Admiral Eric Jones, CDR, USCG Seventh District; Robert Fabich, Sr., VP USCG Auxiliary Association; Commodore Larry King, National Commodore USCG Auxiliary; and CAPT John Briggs, Director of Auxiliary USCG Seventh District. Photo by Alexis Walker, September 21, 2019.

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SEAN OF THE SOUTH from page 1

7th grade. He never graduated.

Later, he became a construction worker. He also spent time painting houses and other similar odd jobs to pay the bills. He’s written about this time of his life, working alongside co-workers who were former prison inmates and people from similar interesting backgrounds. People he sees as his friends.

But one day, while sitting in a very small community college English class as an adult student, something began to change.

Someone believed in him. A teacher. Most importantly, he began to believe in himself.

Once that happened, there wasn’t anything that could stop him.

Mr. Dietrich is better known as ‘Sean of the South,’ a columnist, novelist, blogger, podcaster, radio show host, humorist and writer.

Google his name and endless amounts of articles appear within seconds.

They are all written about Sean by journalists and reporters across the Southeast.

His extraordinary humility dismisses the fame, but there’s no denying it. Sean is somebody. He’s somebody to a lot of people who look to him for advice and basically, to feel good

Undated childhood photograph of Sean and his father.

Photo courtesy of Sean Dietrich.

about life.

The irony of it all is that Sean always wanted to be a newspaper reporter. He writes about job interviews where he stood and was rejected several times trying to pursue a career field as a journalist. Now all of those journalists and media reporters are knocking on his door.

Sean has written nine books, the most recently released “Stars of Alabama” (2019) is a tale about the dignity of humanity and the value of enduring hope.

His works are followed by thousands of admirers, who adore his perceptions and portrayals of life in the American South. He often writes about his own personal struggles which all of his followers find deeply inspirational.

But what is even more interesting is he enjoys writing detailed stories of those he’s met along his travels. These are everyday folks who have real, true stories to tell of their own.

So he helps them by sharing their stories with the world. Those stories range from sitting in depressing state government buildings waiting on an adopted baby to arrive in the arms of a new mother...to...sitting in an old nursing home room, and gently talking to a friend’s elderly mother who has advanced dementia.

He has written over 1700 stories.

Many of them can all be found at www.seandietrich.com. He also uses Facebook and Instagram to connect with his fans and followers.

Sean Dietrich recently traveled to Hernando County with his wife, Jamie.

They came to see the reknowned live mermaid show at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park for the first time.

maids.” “.....The elderly couple on my other side is from Upstate New York. “Yeah I’ve seen the mermaids several times”, the lady says, “came when I was a kid.

The training the mermaids go through is really difficult, I admire them.”

Her husband winks at me.

‘I admire them too.....””

I asked Sean: “Did the mermaid show meet your expectations?”

Sean remarked, “Definitely. My wife and I were visiting for a speech I was giving in the area for Florida tourism as we are Floridians, ourselves. I have always wanted to see the show. I felt like a 10 year old boy watching the curtain rise up.

There were lots of interesting people in the crowd as well. It really was a great experience for me.”

A Deeper Conversation with Sean Dietrich Sean was very generous and agreed to talk with me about his life experiences.

We talked a bit about his father’s suicide.

We also chatted about my own father, who died of a sudden heart attack. I was 16 years old; a kid, as well.

Later on my grandfather committed suicide (by use of firearm) just a few years after he escorted me down the aisle of my wedding.

Losing a parent as a child or losing a loved one to suicide, Sean kindly said to me that it feels like you’re part of a club that you never want to be in. I certainly agreed with him.

With that, I asked him, “What would be your best advice to a child who has tragically lost a parent?”

Sean said, “It’s very hard in the beginning for all of us who have been there. But know that there is fun and good times on the other side

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(of grieving). There is life afterwards.”

I also asked, “What would be your best advice to a person who has lost a loved one to suicide?”

“That it’s actually good to talk about it all. I didn’t realize that until much later.

But it is good to talk about the loss. It isn’t taboo. It’s a good thing to remember that loved one with fondness even though they died in such a tragic way,” he explained.

For someone who was handed a rather raw deal as a young boy, Sean has certainly turned the world around and through his books, articles, and stories has made connections with people and shown them that although there are bad things that happen in life, it does not mean that life is hopeless. It certainly does not mean the unfortunate bad things that have happened to you have to define who you are. They can actually inspire you.

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Oak Hill Hospital’s

For Your Health Community Education Series

Wednesday October 30, 2019

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm “The Latest Treatments for Chronic Pain of the Shoulders, Elbows, Feet & Ankles” Heritage Pines Country Club Pain can be debilitating—especially pain in the shoulders, elbows, feet, or ankles. Join us to learn what conservative, non-surgical treatments are available as well as minimally-invasive surgical treatments. Oak Hill Hospital experts will present the latest options for chronic pain of the feet, ankles, shoulders and elbows.

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Cindy Seifert Art Garden Tour

BY SABRINA SIVERT HERNANDO SUN

On October 5, 2019, Cindy Seifert hosted an event at her art garden with local gardeners, photographers and press.

The event was to show

all she has to offer and to kick off the upcoming Monarch Festival in Dade City which will be held October 12. The event included brunch in her Christmas tree gallery with an assortment of food, a beautiful walk-

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ing tour of the multiple gardens with explanations on different plants, caterpillars, and butterflies, a walk through her butterfly house, a look inside the Pipevine gift shop, tour of the Owl Box art studio and nature center. The tour ended with a chainsaw carving demonstration.

Cindy’s art gallery is truly breathtaking, with the variety of flowers, plants, caterpillars, and butterflies.

When Cindy was ten years old she was out playing in the field behind her house in Ohio. She saw in the distance the line of trees covered in orange.

It wasn’t the leaves. She walked closer and couldn’t believe her eyes: thousands of Monarch butterflies. This is how her love began and from there on she wanted to protect the butterflies.

The purpose of Cindy’s garden is to help save the Monarchs and many others. She wants to help educate children and adults on factors that can negatively affect the environment leading to detrimental effects on plants, bugs, animals, and even ourselves.

The gardens have a wide variety of plants to attract caterpillars and butterflies.

As you walk through the gardens on the tour, Cindy talks about the details of the flowers, vines, and grasses and why each one attracts certain caterpillars and butterflies. The art garden is completely pesticide free. Pesticides are not good for many caterpillars, butterflies, and most people as they can have very harmful effects.

The gardens are very organized and well kept. A cement path and ramps are provided all through the gardens to make it easily accessible for everyone.

“Just keep an eye out, because you never know if a caterpillar could be crossing the pathway,” Cindy warned.

There are about 45 different species of butterflies on Cindy’s property.

Everyday she gets up

ABOVE: Cindy Seifert's pesticide free garden. BELOW: A Monarch butterfly alights on one of many shrubs and flower varieties specially grown to attract butterflies.

and walks the property multiple times and that’s how she determines what needs to be done. “This is a passion; the flowers and saving the butterflies,” Cindy expressed.

Cindy's art garden has more than just plants and butterflies. She also has a gift shop where you can find some handmade souvenirs such as bird houses, cards and jewelry. She has an art studio where she teaches art lessons and a nature center which provides educational items about nature. Their latest project is the event center this center will soon be ready and will be known as the Monarch Theater where they will help host

weddings, graduation parties, family parties, and much more. Cindy Seifert’s Art Gallery has something for all.

Cindy is excited to share that tours at the art garden for the public will be begin on October 19, 2019. Reservations need to be made two days prior to your tour date. Each tour must have a minimum of ten people and a maximum of 18. The tour will include a viewing of the topiary garden and a brief history of the art of topiary, an explanation of the gardens and walking tour, a brunch in the art garden Christmas tree gallery, tour of the butterfly house, gift shop, art gallery and nature center and the tour ends with a chainsaw wood carving demonstration.

Cindy will provide you with an informational folder. In this folder you will find many educational materials on Monarchs, other butterflies, and ways to help save the Monarch species. You will receive a small gift bag, and a

chance to win the wood carving demonstration as a door prize. The tour will be approximately four hours long. The tour will be $35.00 per person. You can book your tours on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sundays.

If you’re looking for a beautiful day spent book a tour at the Cindy Seifert Art Garden, reservations for tours or any questions you may have can be made by contacting Cindy at 352-588-3832 or email her at cindyseifertart@gmail. com. You can also see more pictures and things provided at her Facebook page Cindy Seifert Art Garden, LLC. You can stop by Dade City October 12, 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for the Monarch butterfly festival at Hibiscus park.

Cindy will be speaking about the Monarchs and sharing information on ways to protect them.

“One person can make a difference. That is you!”

Cindy exclaimed.

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Cindy Seifert demonstrating her chainsaw cutting skills at a recent class.

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Brooksville is ready for Founders Week The annual Brooksville Founders Week is jam packed with small town, community oriented activities for area families to enjoy. It celebrates Brooksville’s historic and cultural assets and provides some just plain fun things to do.

If you’re interested in experiencing a Victorian Tea, the GFWC Historic Woman’s Club will be offering Victorian tea sittings 11:30 am Thursday Oct. 10 through Saturday Oct. 12. During the sitting, guests will learn about the historic clubhouse opening in 1932 and the women that made it happen.

Traditional fresh brewed tea, sweets and savories prepared by members will be served. Victorian costumes are optional.

Public is invited Thursday Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct 12. Red Hat Day, is Friday, Oct. 11. Tickets: $18. 1st Responder & Military Discount: $10. 352 345-2173, gfwc1910hbwc@gmail.com for info and reservations. Benefits GFWC Historic Brooksville Woman's Club and our community projects. (352) 397-6158 Call for information.

Uniquely decorated hay bales will be on display on Main Street. Come see the hay bales decorated by many of the Hernando County Schools.

Friday Oct. 11 On Friday evening October 11, 2019 5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Hernando County Bandshell will be rocking for Friday Night Live. The talent lineup is Stir Up the Gift Talent presenting Aladdin: Musical Scenes & Excerpts from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Stir Up the Gift is a fantastic organization whose talented performers entertain children and adults alike.

The blues phenom, Wendy Rich and the Soul Shakers takes the stage at 7:00pm and will close the evening at 10:30pm.

In addition to the great musical lineup, Friday Night Live features food trucks, vendors, games, full bar and cocktails.

Admission is free. There is always a nonprofit partner for each Friday Night Live Event. This time around is it is R.U.F.F. Rescuing Unwanted Friendly Fidos. Be sure to bring an item on the R.U.F.F. wish list to drop off at Friday Night Live. Items include gog/cat toys, collars, bowls, paper towels, dog/puppy shampoo, flea and tick prevention.

Friday Night Live will be at the Hernando County Bandshell 205 E. Ft. Dade Ave. Saturday Oct. 12 Put on your sneakers Saturday morning, October 12 for a Breast Cancer Awareness

Walk with Brooksville’s Mayor, William Kemerer. For anyone that stayed up late for Friday Night Live- not to worry- the walk starts at 10AM, so you should be ready to hit the pavement as long as you didn’t partake in too many adult beverages.

Brooksville event so come hungry.

The walk begins at the Courthouse and ends at the Tree of Hope in Tom Varn Park where participants can hang their pink ribbon in support of a friend or loved one & enjoy cake and refreshments. Best dressed breast cancer awareness participant wins a beautiful gift basket. Call 352-540-3830 for additional information.

From 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Destination Brooksville is hoping for some cool fall weather for their Jump into Fall Festival. It’s a celebration of all things fall throughout the city. Live band, 30+ small businesses, pop up artist/ maker market, hot cocoa, apple cider, pumpkin & apple pic contest, food trucks, scarecrow building contest, kid, adult & pet costume contests, a city wide raffle, kids activities and pumpkin painting are just a few of the awesome activities planned for the day.

Tuesday Oct. 15

A Historic Cemetery walking tour will take place on Tuesday October

15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. There is no cost.

Meet at the Brooksville Cemetery Gazebo 1275 Olmes Road. Call 352-540-3806.

Friday Oct. 18 Another weekend chock full of fun kicks off on Friday Oct. 18. At 10:30am meet local historian Jan Knowles on the Courthouse steps for a mural tour.

The murals of Brooksville capture the city’s history and artistic talent.

At 1:00 p.m. on Friday Oct. 18, Hernando High’s commence.

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15016 Rester Dr, Brooksville, FL 34613 352-345-5940 October 12th & 13th at 2pm: Castile Soap Making:

Sat. Oct. 19

Taste of Brooksville and Farmers Market will take place on

Make your own soap using organic and natural ingredients.

Keep the mold for future use, makes 10 to 12 bars. $65/ Members Free

Period Fashion Show that

convenes on the courthouse steps at 11AM. Historian Jan Knowles will hit the street again at 1:30 p.m. for mural tours. Meet at the courthouse steps to join the tour.

Facial hair is not taken for granted here in Brooksville.

See how your whiskers measure up in the cutthroat Brooksville Beard & Moustache competition this year at Founders Week. The competition begins at 3:00 p.m. on the courthouse steps. Please register at Historicdowtownbrooksville.com

Sunday Oct. 20

Top off the day with a Movie in the Park at Tom Varn Park at 7:15 p.m.

“Wonderpark” will be shown on the front field of Tom Varn Park. Bring a chair or blanket.

What’s going on at THE GROVE ?

Ladies, break out your petticoats and gentleman grab your top hats for the

The evening entertainment will be the Blues in Cruise In Car Show starting at 4:00-p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Homecoming Parade will

Saturday Oct. 19, 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.on Main Street in front of the courthouse.

The farmers market will feature local growers. There are numerous local eateries participating in the Taste of

The Olive Grove

You’ll have another chance to take a free historic cemetery walking tour at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meet at the Brooksville Cemetery Gazebo, 1275 Olmes Road.

Founders Week concludes on Sunday Oct. 20 with the Good Neighbor Trail Bike Ride 7:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m. This year’s bike ride is celebrating the completion of the Brooksville section of the Florida Coast to Coast Trail. Call 360-359-0568 for additional information. Breakfast & Catered Lunch at Coney Island. 7:00 a.m. walk up registration

Saturday Oct. 19th at 8pm:

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW & POT LUCK DINNER with LIVE SHADOW CAST featuring FLUSTERED MUSTARD Touring Theatre Group. $10.00 / Members Free. Bring a Covered Dish and get in for only $5.00 Members please bring a covered dish or a bag of candy.

Bring your coolers and lawn chairs, camping allowed and 4 legged family members welcome. Interactive goody bags can be purchased or bring your own. Dress up as one of the characters and get a free olive tree!

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Hope you’re able to make it out to some of these great events highlighting all Brooksville has to offer.

Optimism. A powerful element in fighting cancer.

Marissa Lenney was diagnosed with stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer five weeks after her daughter, Adrianna, was born.

Marissa’s family rallied around her as the doctors at Florida Cancer Specialists started her treatment less than 24 hours after her diagnosis. Being treated just 15 minutes from home allowed Marissa to soak up as many mom moments as she could.

Florida Cancer Specialists’ quick response and her family’s support helped Marissa picture a future where she could be with her daughter.

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CAMPING WITH THE BLUES 2019, BACK FOR YEAR 6!

The fall festival of the year everyone is waiting for is almost here!

Fifteen bands over three days…international, national and regional…all stellar blues artists who will blue you away! If you can’t attend all three days, single day tickets are available. Friday night would be a great date night; Saturday, with the children’s activities, makes for an awesome Family Day and Sunday is Funday! Free parking is included in your day passes.

For FAQ about this festival, visit: https://www.

This year the promoters have added a great children’s campingwiththeblues.com/faq.html program at the Youth Pavilion on Saturday, October 21, 2019; activities include a hayride, face painting, music

by The Simple Seeds “Back to Nature Music”, shirt tie dyeing and lots of arts and crafts. The ranch also has a playground and lots of room to run and play.

All of the over 200 water/electric sites have been long sold out BUT there is still plenty of available space for primitive and dry camping. Want to camp but need to rent? Call Giant Recreation World, the official RV Sponsor for Camping with the Blues, and rent a beautiful, new self-contained RV. They are ready to help!

Call 407-656-6444.

For those whose idea of camping is a hotel; there are plenty to choose from just up at the next exit from the ranch and our host hotel, the Quality Inn, is waiting to hear you from.

Be aware that advance online ticket sales will end Sunday, October 13, 2019 at midnight. Purchase your tickets now and save at the gate. After this date, tickets will only be available at the gate starting October 18, 2019 at a higher price. Gates open each day at 9am.

For more information on the festival, call Roseanne Herndon at 941-758-7585 or go online: http://www.campingwiththeblues.com/ Please like and share with your friends on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campingblues/ *Camping with the Blues is produced by GPS Festival, Productions, LLC, partners Greg Herndon, Mojoe Productions and Paul Benjamin, North Atlantic Blues Festival.

This event is held to raise funds for Sertoma Youth Ranch which operates as a 501-3C Non-Profit Organization under Fed. ID#59-2603520 and founded by the Sertoma Clubs in the Tampa Bay Area. It is run by a Board of Directors and their mission to provide a rustic outdoor recreational area for the children of the State of Florida. The ranch is funded in part by donations and events held there. Sertoma Youth Ranch will always be available to all supervised groups of children, including the physically and mentally challenged, at no charge.

This includes but is not limited to Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girls Scouts, Church Youth Group, etc.

2ND ANNUAL SEAFOOD FESTIVAL OCT. 26, 2019 FROM 11AM TO 6PM

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BARKTOBER FESTOCT. 24, 2019 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL WORLD POLIO DAY

World Polio Day will be celebrated on Thursday October 24, 2019 globally to generate awareness towards eradication of polio as well as to commemorate the efforts of thousands of people at the World Health Organization and volunteers committed to the eradication of Polio.

Once thought to have been eradicated world-wide, it has not. The medical community is seeing the rise of polio patients world-wide. Rotary International has taken on this mission and as the parent organization; Hernando County’s three Rotary Clubs – Spring Hill, Spring Hill Central and Brooksville are working together to support this commitment.

This Day is an opportunity for being part of the bigger picture for the global eradication community to renew its promise to every child at-risk from this preventable, paralyzing disease and to realize a polio-free world for future generations.

The Hernando Clubs; working together, are jointly developing an event called Barktober Fest on October 24, 2019 from 4-7 pm. This will be held at the Rotary Dog Park on Landover and Sandlor in Spring Hill. The park will have a side for the dogs to play and

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There will be a dog and owner costume contest, food and vendors at the park for attendees to enjoy. You will see polio boxes placed strategically along the park. We are asking that you help us stuff these boxes with donations for this purpose. These boxes are prominent at all local Rotary meetings so we can just keep building the donations and perhaps you would like to take a box with you to assist us in our mission.

EVERY DOLLAR WE RAISE WILL BE TRIPLED THANKS TO THE BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. This Foundation has endorsed and supported our cause and have pledged to make each dollar raised turn into 3 dollars. Please come and enjoy the event as well as support a worthy cause.

This will be a fun event for a worthy cause . There is no fee to attend this event, nor do you have to bring a dog.

For further information about the event, sponsorship or being a vendor, please call our Point of Contact: Carol Sitroon, 570-807-3188 or email carolal@ noln.com What better way to have fun and support Rotary’s Mission on Rotary International World Polio Day!

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The second annual Nature Coast Seafood Festival will be held on Saturday October 26, 2019 out at Linda Pedersen Park, 6300 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL, 34607 from 11am to 6pm.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central, this is a fundraiser with proceeds being raised for contribution towards a community splash park in Hernando County and other local projects.

This event promises to have something for everyone – there will be a Halloween Costume Competition, large kids play area, live bands, a Rubber Duck Derby, quality vendors and lots of seafood. The cost of entrance is $5 with Veterans and under 12’s free.

EVERY DOLLAR WE RAISE WILL BE PLACED IN THE SPRING HILL CENTRAL ROTARY FOUNDATION ACCOUNT. For further information about the event, sponsorship or being a vendor, please call our Seafood Festival Committee Chair: Jennifer Lopez, 727-4182200 or email naturecoastseafoodfestival.com What better way to have fun and support Rotary’s Mission of service above self by supporting your local community.

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The full Moon rises over the north Atlantic Ocean in this August 2016 view from the International Space Station. Credit: NASA/Jeff Williams

by Steve Norris We go into your Columbus Day weekend with a Fantastic Forecast, sunny days with high temperatures in the upper 80s and the nights will be clear and pleasant with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Scattered thunderstorms will return to the forecast by the middle of next week.

Go out on one of these lovely evenings about an hour after dark and check out the moon getting bigger and brighter each night as we head toward a full moon on Sunday night. This one is called the Hunter's Moon. We also continue to have Jupiter as the brightest planet in the southwestern sky with the moon to the southeast. There is nothing more beautiful and relaxing than going out on one of these beautiful West Florida nights and just taking in the entire sky, especially Sunday night with that full moon shining down.

Brooksville picked up only 2 inches of rain for the month of September.

The average high was 92 with the hottest day 96. The average low was 70 with the coolest temperature recorded at 59. There were only six days during the month with thunderstorms and the peak wind gust was 51 miles per hour.

There is nothing in the tropics that we need to worry about at this time and I doubt that there will be in the next two weeks. If you have any weather questions or are looking for past weather data, just drop me an email to weather1@charter.net EDUCATION 7th Amendment Scholarship Opportunity This scholarship was created to give high school seniors and college students an opportunity to achieve higher education and reach their goals. The essay for this contest must be at least 600 words speaking about the importance of the 7th amendment in the US Constitution. First prize is $2,500 and this contest opens on March 1st, 2020 and closes May 1st, 2020.

More information about this great contest can be found here; https://www.helpinginjuredpeople.com/ college-scholarship/.

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY Brooksville Army Recruiting Station Grand Opening Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 12 PM – 1 PM Military Recruiting Office - U.S. Army (Brooksville) 7028 Coastal Blvd, Brooksville, Florida 34613 Join us on October 24th as we have our official ribbon cutting ceremony with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. We will have catering from Bigun's Bar B.Q. Come out and celebrate with us. Get

NFL Football NFL Network & NBC, beginning at 9:30am Live Carolina Panthers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on NFL Network. Sunday Night Football: Pittsburgh Steelers in Carson, Calif., to face the L.A. Chargers.

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series: 1000Bulbs.com 500 NBC, 2pm Live The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue today at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway with the second of three races in the Round of 12.

The Simpsons: “The Fat Blue Line” FOX, 8pm Guest Star Alert!

After the state investigator puts the wrong man in jail, Chief Wiggum sets out to clear his name, catch the real criminal and show he’s still up for police work.

Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall: “The Sheriff’s Son” Investigation Discovery, 8pm When an Arkansas outdoorsman disappears, authorities wade through a series of accusations and rumors in their hunt for the missing man.

Crossword Mysteries: Proposing Murder Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

After a marriage proposal turns from joy to murder, Tess and Logan are called upon to solve the crime. “We have to solve the puzzle,” teases Elliott. “So get your thinking caps on!”

NCIS: Los Angeles: “Hail Mary” CBS, 9:30pm “Hail Mary,” Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam (LL Cool J) run protection detail for retired Navy Admiral Kilbride (guest star Gerald McRaney) in an operation to locate a missing Naval intelligence officer.

The Rookie: “The Bet” ABC, 10pm Castle reunion! Seamus Dever visits as the shady right-hand man to a city councilwoman, and Jon Huertas is a Homeland Security agent in peril.

Why We Hate Discovery Channel, 10pm New Series!

This ambitious six-part docuseries from Steven Spielberg and documentarian Alex Gibney digs deep into that emotion and the destruction it causes.

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Submit briefs to pr@hernandosun.com to know your local Army representatives and learn a little bit about our organization.

Michigan Club will be having lunch at Papa Joe's Restaurant, 6244 Spring Lake Rd., Brooksville on Thursday, November 14th at 12 noon. Dinner is planned on Friday, November 15th at 4:00PM at Sonny's BBQ, 4731 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. Our monthly meeting will be at Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee on Wednesday, November 20th at 12:30PM. Please contact Phyllis Kreft, 734-612-9939 or Barb or Dave Selbach, 352-592-9663 for further information.

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.

Unitarian Universalist Church in the Pines program schedule for October will build on the theme: AGING IN GRACE. 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.

Hernando Youth Orchestra is seeking young musicians, ages 6 to 18, to play in a real orchestra. Need lessons? An instrument? Maybe we can help. Want to play in a band someday? Start now! You'll learn teamwork and discipline. You will work with other young musicians to make beautiful music and every hour you spend with us counts toward Community Service.

We rehearse Sundays 3:30-5:00at The Heather Community Center, 9100 Nakoma Way, Weeki Wachee.

Sign up at our website, www.hernandoyouthorchestra. org.

Nature Coast Community Service Foundation seeks unwanted RVs to help house homeless people. RVs must be drivable, but those needing some inside repair are OK. Donations are tax deductible. NCCSF is a 501(c)3 organization that serves the homeless where they live with food, clothing, bedding, and compassion.

For more information or to donate call 352-600-9555.

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. Come on out and see for yourself the wonders of the orchid world.

Everyone is welcome. Contact Mary Lou Mattana 218556-1855.

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

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E!, 10pm Reality star, businesswoman, mother, wife, sister, prison-reform advocate and potential attorney Kim Kardashian West, along with friends, family and Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Madam Secretary: “The Strike Zone” CBS, 10:30pm Elizabeth (Téa Leoni) faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game in the new episode “The Strike Zone.”

Ballers HBO, 11pm Series Finale!

Tonight, the comedy that explores the world of pro football through the eyes of past and present players comes to an end.

Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America AMC, 12am (late-night) New Series!

The premiere episode delves into Kanye West’s “Jesus Walks” and how, in an era of excess, a Christian rap song challenged the church and its own ideals about religion and rap music.

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This spinoff of The Loud House follows the adventures of 11-year-old Ronnie Anne after she, her mom and her older brother move into the city to live above the family’s mercado as a large and loving multigenerational family.

The Neighborhood: “Welcome to Co-Habitation” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Welcome to CoHabitation,” the Butlers temporarily move in with the Johnsons and Calvin (Cedric the Entertainer) makes a surprising discovery about Dave (Max Greenfield).

NFL Football: Detroit at Green Bay ESPN, 8pm Live Matthew Stafford leads the Detroit Lions into Green Bay’s Lambeau Field to duke it out with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers on Monday Night Football.

9-1-1: “Triggers” FOX, 8pm The first responders race to save workers in a high-rise during a fire drill; a mother and her sons are involved in a perilous car accident;

Chamber of Commerce, Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant, and Strike City Bowling Lanes.

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.

Live Oak Theatre 2019-2020 Snowbird Season Tickets Are Available Brooksville, Florida (September 26, 2019) – Tickets for Live Oak Theatre’s 2019-2020 Snowbird Season are now available. Season tickets offer reserved seating for each show. All performances are now held at the Carol & Frank Morsani Center for the Arts, 21030 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, Florida 34601.

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

The Snowbird Season of three shows beginning in November and ending in early April is $50. Children’s tickets for the full season are $15 when purchased with an adult season ticket.

Live Oak Theatre’s Snowbird season consists of the following: The Little Mermaid on November 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 2019 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on December 13, 14 and 15, 2019 Around the World in 80 Days – an original musical adaptation of the classic family favorite on March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and April 3, 4, and 5, 2020 An additional show, Live Oak Goes to the Movies – a musical tribute to our favorite family-friendly movies will be performed May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10, 2020.

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

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

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

HEALTH & WELLNESS People Helping People Health Clinic 1396 Kass Circle; Spring Hill, FL 34606 The Health Clinic will be open on: Wed. 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 Area 13 covers Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties. There are 15 Family Care Councils across the State, with Governor appointed volunteer members, who are individuals with a developmental disability or are a family member. Developmental Disabilities are defined as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Spina Bifida and Intellectual Disabilities.

Boutique of Hope November Update November is a time when we give special thanks to God for all His blessings. THE BOH feels blessed to be able to reach out to help women who have cancer or who are survivors. We are grateful to be able to offer you FREE wigs, bras, hats, turbans and more if only you will come. We are at the Crescent Community Clinic near Golden Corral at 5244 Commercial Way and open Tues./Wed. from 10 to 2. We will greet you with smiles and hugs and help you find just what you need to cheer you up, and get ready for the holidays.

We really need volunteers who can work a shift and/or sew turbans and tieback scarves so please call Claire at 428-4143.

Oak Hill Hospital Continues Its Popular For Your Health Community Education Series with a Special Symposium Entitled “The Latest Treatments for Chronic Pain of the Shoulders, Elbows, Feet & Ankles” Spring Hill, Florida (October 2, 2019) – Oak Hill Hospital will continue its popular For Your Health Community Education Series with a symposium entitled, “The Latest Treatments for Chronic Pain of the Shoulders, Elbows, Feet & Ankles,” on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Heritage Pines Country Club, 11524 Scenic Hills Road, Hudson, FL 34667 The seminar panel includes: Dragomir Mijic, DO – specializing in shoulders, elbows and general orthopaedics Dolfi Herscovici, Jr., DO – fellowship trained foot and ankle specialist Pain can be debilitating – especially pain in the shoulders, elbows, feet, or ankles.

Dr. Mijic and Dr. Herscovici will discuss what surgical and non-surgical treatments are available as well as minimally invasive surgical treatments for the feet, ankles, shoulders and elbows. A question and answer session will follow, and guests are encouraged to prepare their questions ahead of time.

A complimentary hot meal will be served. Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Doors open at 4:45 pm. For more information and for reservations call 352-597-6333 in Hernando or 352-628-6060 in Citrus or visit OakHillHospital.com/ForYourHealth.

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Saturday, October 12, 2019 9 to 2 PM 5214 Mariner Blvd.

Spring Hill Fl 34609 There will be over 35 Crafters and Vendors The proceeds will go to the Mooseheart and Moosehaven The Chinese auction will be used for the needy to purchase food for the needy at Thanksgiving.

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.

Fall Wildflower/Butterfly Walk 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 butterflies during this peak season for both. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellant. At Dade Battlefield: 7200 Battlefield Parkway; Bushnell, FL 33513; (352) 7934781

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.

Halloween at the Y October 12th; 6-8pm $5/person to participate in all activities Join us for some spooky fun at the Y with Nightmare on Mariner Blvd.

Games, activities, arts and crafts, trunk or treat and more! Food available for purchase. YMCA of the Suncoast--Hernando County; 1300 Mariner Blvd; Spring Hill, FL 34609; 352.688.9622; www.ymcasuncoast.org

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

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/ Members Free; Olive Grove 15016 Rester Dr 34613.

(352) 345-5940 Jump into Fall in Downtown Brooksville Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 8 AM – 4 PM Join Destination Brooksville for a day of Fall Fun. Shopping, Sales, a Pumpkin Pie & Apple Pie Baking Contest, Scarecrow Building, Adult, Kids & Pet Costume Contests, Apple Cider & Hot Cocoa Bar, Hot Caramel Apples, 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.

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 - 12

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29th Annual Halloween Harvest Festival this weekend; volunteers needed The 29th Annual Halloween Harvest Festival will be held Friday, October 11 from 6 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 12 from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Hernando County Fairgrounds located at 6436 Broad Street in Brooksville. Both nights will feature a variety of games, face painting, fantastic food, haunted house, hayride and contests. Haunted house will open at 6:30 p.m. and is recommended for ages 8 and up. General admission to this event and parking will be free. Volunteers are needed to assist with the haunted trail and carnival games. Groups are also needed to participate in the trunk or treat on Friday, October 11 beginning at 7 p.m. Participation is free, candy must be provided by participant.

Daily events: Friday, October 11 – Trunk or Treat Beginning at 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 12 – Children’s Costume Contest Categories: Ages 0-3, 4-5, 6-7 and 8-12; Registration begins at 6 p.m., contest will begin at 7 p.m.

Hernando Historical Museum's Annual Haunted House.

October 18th & 19th - October 25th & 26th. 7:00 - 11:00 PM at May Stringer House - 601 Museum Court, Brooksville, FL There will be a bonfire with marshmallows roasting and Story Telling, a Fortune Teller, $1.00 Children's maze, Free children's games, face painting, food trucks and homemade baked goods. Hope to see you there. for more info call 352-835-1535 OR 352-835-1626

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

Sukkot Celebration TEMPLE BETH DAVID and the TBD Sisterhood invite you to share in our Sukkot celebration on Saturday, October 19, 2019. The celebration will take place at Temple Beth David 13158 Antelope St. Spring Hill.

Following our Shabbat service at 12 noon, festivities will take place around the decorated Sukkah with prayers and songs. Following the Sukkah celebration there will be a delicious harvest-inspired luncheon. Everyone is welcome. Please RSVP by sending a check made out to TBD for $5. Your check will be returned to you when you arrive. RSVP is required by Oct. 13th.. For further information please call the Temple office at (352) 6867034.

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.

Barktober Fest On Oct 19th & 20th from 9am - 3pm both days. We have Humane Society coming out and SPCA for adpotions, etc. At Airport Farmers and Flea Market

Train Show & Swap Meet WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Open House, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dana’s Railroad Supply, 4042 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34606 Description: FEATURING AMTRAK! ALL SCALES ENCOURAGED. ADMISSION FREE! Table space $10.00 per table. (Bring your own table and chair). Set up time 7:30 a.m. (352) 684-2484. www. danasrailroadsupply.com.

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. 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 Oct. 26-27 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 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.

Oct. 28 First Responders Day October 28th; 11am-1pm We are celebrating our local First Responders and showering them with some appreciation today. Stop by your Community Y for some brunch as a thank you from all that you do for our community. YMCA of the Suncoast--Hernando County; 1300 Mariner Blvd; Spring Hill, FL 34609 352.688.9622; www.ymcasuncoast.org Oct. 31 Dade Bird Walk October 31, Thursday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Join park staff to walk the trails as we look for fall birds on Dade’s trails.

Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them or borrow from the park. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass. At Dade Battlefield: 7200 Battlefield Parkway; Bushnell, FL 33513; (352) 793-4781 Nov. 1-2 2019 “COLOR EXPLOSION” QUILT SHOW Friday, Nov. 1 10 AM – 4 PM Saturday, Nov. 2 10 AM – 3 PM Hernando County Mining Assoc. Enrichment Center 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601 (WEST side of Rt. 41, 1⁄2 mile North of SR50/41 intersection) FEATURING: Over 100 Quilts, Vendors, Boutique Room, Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction and Free Parking Presented by the Hernando Quilters Guild www.hernandoquiltersguild.com Admission: $7 One day ** $10 Two days

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, 46mile long converted railroad track.

Register at www.gntbikeride.com

MOVIE TIMES GTC BEACON CINEMA 12961 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613

Women of the Moose Craft Fair

Best Bets Week Carrie AMC, 8pm Catch the AMC premiere of this 2013 adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.

NCIS: “Someone Else’s Shoes” CBS, 8pm The NCIS team links a bizarre crime scene at Arlington National Cemetery to a string of attacks on homeless veterans.

The Flash: “A Flash of the Lightning” The CW, 8pm Barry’s (Grant Gustin) resiliency suffers as he struggles to fight fate.

Meanwhile, Cecile’s (Danielle Nicolet) career as a D.A. conflicts with her identity.

FBI: “An Imperfect Science” CBS, 9pm After a shooting at a nightclub, it appears that the FBI may have ignored previous threats from a local white supremacist group in the new episode “An Imperfect Science.”

Arrow: “Starling City” The CW, 9pm Season Premiere!

Mia (Katherine McNamara) and William’s (Ben Lewis) team clash with a new foe.

The Curse of Oak Island: The Top 25 Theories History, 9pm This pre-season special looks back on six seasons of the docuseries and counts down the 25 most incredible moments ahead of Season 7.

This Is Us: “Flip a Coin” NBC, 9pm Kevin (Justin Hartley) reflects on his past. Rebecca (Mandy Moore) visits Randall (Niles Fitch) at college. Beth’s (Susan Kelechi Watson) mom comes to visit.

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Times at Riverdale High” The CW, 8pm Archie (KJ Apa) encourages Mad Dog (Eli Goree) to attend Riverdale High and join the football team.

Chicago Fire: “Infection, Part I” NBC, 8pm A rare but deadly bacteria takes its toll on numerous victims around the city, leaving Chicago’s finest first responders to work together alongside the CDC to resolve the dangerous situation.

Modern Family: “Pool Party” ABC, 9pm Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) help Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) overcome her insecurities about wearing a bathing suit to a pool party but discover their own.

SEAL Team: “Adapt and Overcome” CBS, 9pm In the new episode “Adapt and Overcome,” Bravo Team is on a mission in Azerbaijan to help retake a power plant in order to avoid political instability in the area.

Chicago Med: “Infection, Part II” NBC, 9pm An entire apartment complex is forced into quarantine when cases of the deadly virus turn into an epidemic.

S.W.A.T.: “Funny Money” CBS, 10pm The SWAT team bumps heads with Lt. Lynch (Amy Farrington) when she signs them up for an off-book undercover operation to take down a local gang printing counterfeit money.

Chicago P.D.: “Infection, Part III” NBC, 10pm The three-show Chicago crossover concludes.

Thursday, Oct. 17

The Purge USA Network, 9pm Season Premiere!

Opening on Purge Night, the season follows the characters as they are changed by their experiences and now face 364 days to prepare for the next Purge holiday.

NHL Hockey: N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey NBCSN, 7pm Live Metropolitan Division rivals duke it out at Newark’s Prudential Center as the N.Y. Rangers visit the New Jersey Devils.

Emergence: “No Outlet” ABC, 10pm After learning more about Piper’s (Alexa Swinton) origins, Jo (Allison Tolman) struggles with the decision to shelter her.

Grey’s Anatomy: “It’s Raining Men” ABC, 8pm After Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) inadvertently stirs up negative press for Grey Sloan, she tries to make things right with her former colleagues, jeopardizing her community service hours.

NCIS: New Orleans: “Overlooked” CBS, 10pm The NCIS team uncovers a sinister plot by a private detention center contracted by the government to house undocumented immigrants in the new episode “Overlooked.”

New Amsterdam: “The Denominator” NBC, 10pm When Iggy (Tyler Labine) and Kapoor (Anupam Kher) discover a patient might be suffering from lead poisoning, they are forced to take on the city.

Treadstone USA Network, 10pm New Series!

Set amid the CIA black ops program Operation Treadstone, this series explores the origin story and present-day actions of the infamous covert program that uses behavior modification protocol to turn recruits into nearly superhuman assassins.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 NHL Hockey NBCSN, beginning at 7pm Live The Colorado Avalanche are in Pittsburgh to skate against the Penguins. The second game has the Philadelphia Flyers in Edmonton to face off against the Oilers.

CMT Artists of the Year 2019 CMT, 8pm Live The 10th annual celebration will air live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center and will honor this year’s Artists of the Year.

Young Sheldon: “Hobbitses, Physicses and a Ball With Zip” CBS, 8pm Sheldon (Iain Armitage) is forced to take a break from science when his new obsession with The Lord of the Rings leads to an unhealthy habit.

NFL Football: Kansas City at Denver FOX & NFL Network, 8pm Live Thursday Night Football Kansas City Chiefs play against the Broncos.

Horror Classics: Ghost Stories TCM, beginning at 8pm Several classic ghost movies, beginning with The Uninvited (1944) and also featuring The Haunting (1963), The Fog (1980), Poltergeist (1982) and more.

Annual Latin American Music Awards 2019 Telemundo, 8pm Live This annual ceremony pays tribute to today’s most influential and iconic Latin artists, as voted by the fans in the tradition of the American Music Awards.

Mixtape: “The Doors’ Robby Krieger With Dennis Quaid” AXS TV, 8:30pm The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger performs a rendition of “Don’t Be Cruel” with Dennis Quaid.

The Unicorn: “The Unicorn and the Catfish” CBS, 8:30pm Wade (Walton Goggins) changes the password to his online dating profile because his friends become too

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Perfect Harmony: “Hunting Season” NBC, 8:30pm When Arthur (Bradley Whitford) is faced with a choir rebellion, he decides — against Ginny’s (Anna Camp) advice — to take on Adams (Tymberlee Hill) , the group’s alpha, at their annual deer-hunting trip.

A Million Little Things: “the perfect storm” ABC, 9pm Maggie (Allison Miller) is shocked to learn Eric’s (Jason Ritter) true identity.

Mom: “Twirly Flippy Men and a Dirty Bird” CBS, 9pm Christy escorts a reluctant Chef Rudy (returning guest star French Stewart) to court-ordered AA meetings.

College Football: UCLA at Stanford ESPN, 9pm Live A Thursday primetime UCLA Bruins visiting the Cardinal in Stanford, Calif.

Liberty: Mother of Exiles HBO, 9pm This documentary follows fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, “godmother” of the Statue of Liberty, in her quest to discover how sculptor Auguste Bartholdi’s dream became a reality and what the statue means to people around the world.

The Good Place: “Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy” NBC, 9pm Uncertainty abounds when an unexpected visitor arrives.

Carol’s Second Act: “Marathon Day” CBS, 9:30pm In the new episode “Marathon Day,” Dr. Jacobs (Ito Aghayere) collapses after running a marathon, and Carol (Patricia Heaton) becomes her doctor.

Sunnyside: “Schnorf Town” NBC, 9:30pm Garrett (Kal Penn) gives Diana (Ana Villafañe) some media training as she tries to pass a new bill.

Law & Order: SVU: “The Burden of Our Choices” NBC, 10pm Rollins (Kelli Giddish) clashes with the parents of a teenaged runaway.

Friday, Oct. 18 Looking for Alaska Hulu New Series!

Miles “Pudge” Halter (Charlie Plummer) enrolls in boarding school to find himself and meets the mysterious Alaska Young (Kristine Froseth), who he immediately begins to develop feelings for.

The Laundromat Netflix Original Film!

Ellen Martin (Meryl Streep) begins investigating a fake insurance policy, only to find herself down a rabbit hole of questionable dealings that can be linked to a law firm with a vested interest in helping the wealthy amass even larger fortunes.

Living With Yourself Netflix New Series!

Rudd plays a man struggling in life who undergoes a novel spa treatment that promises to make him a better person. However, he finds that he’s been replaced by a new and improved version of himself.

“Friday the 13th” Marathon AMC, beginning at 10am Join this stabby celebration of Jason Vorhees with screenings of 10 flicks in the franchise.

American Housewife: “Lasagna” ABC, 8pm Katie’s (Katy Mixon) homemade lasagna is a huge hit with the guys.

The Blacklist: “Les Fleurs du Mal” NBC, 8pm Aram (Amir Arison) goes undercover to infiltrate a secret society of wealthy thrill-seekers whose entertainment hinges upon spectacular acts of violence.

9 TCM, beginning at 8pm Tonight’s lineup features Godzilla starring in All Monster Attack (1969), Godzilla vs. Hedora (1971) and Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972).

Sid & Judy Showtime, 8:05pm This documentary explores the dramatic career and personal struggles of entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, neverbefore-heard voice recordings and personal photos.

Great Performances: “Grammy Salute to Music Legends” PBS, 9pm Enjoy a star-studded awards concert for Recording Academy honorees with performances by George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Johnny Mathis, Dionne Warwick, Garth Brooks, Snoop Dogg, Patti Austin, Sheila E., Sam Moore, Julio Iglesias and more.

Long Island Medium TLC, 9pm Season Premiere!

Theresa Caputo shares more of the heartwarming — and sometimes heartbreaking — readings that fans have come to love.

Blue Bloods: “Another Look” CBS, 10pm Frank (Tom Selleck) takes one of Jamie’s (Will Estes) cases to heart when it involves the suspicious death of a friend’s terminally ill wife.

In Search Of: “The Lost Colony of Roanoke” History, 10pm This episode hunts for clues where the colony once stood, and brand-new DNA testing seeks to determine if there were any survivors.

Saturday, Oct. 19 Stephen King Marathon AMC, beginning at 6am Graveyard Shift (1990), Cujo (1983), Misery (1990), Thinner (1996), Silver Bullet (1985), The Shining (1980), Christine (1983), Pet Sematary (1989), Pet Sematary Two (1992) and Creepshow (1982).

The Casagrandes Nickelodeon, 11:30am 11-year-old Ronnie Anne, Carlos PenaVega (Big Time Rush) as her brother Bobby and Sumalee Montano (Nashville) as mom Maria — moves to its regular time slot.

Good Witch: Curse From a Rose Hallmark Channel, 8pm Original Film!

Cassie (Catherine Bell) and Sam (James Denton) adjust to life as empty nesters, and Cassie receives an unexpected visit from her college roommate Autumn Deveraux (Lolita Davidovich), who harbors resentment over a past event.

Patsy & Loretta Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

Actresses/singing stars Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller portray country music legends Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn in this gripping and emotional biopic about the short but heartfelt friendship that developed between the women.

Critters Attack!

Syfy, 9pm Original Film!

A college student (Tashiana Washington) discovers that the alien Krites have landed in the nearby forest. They soon receive help from the mysterious Aunt Dee (Dee Wallace, who starred in the original film), who might have a history with the hungry intergalactic beasts.

Countdown to Christmas 10th Anniversary Preview Special Hallmark Channel, 10pm Candace Cameron Bure hosts a sneak peek of the 40 original movies that will premiere as part of Hallmark’s 10th annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming event.

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Friday Oct. 11- Oct. 17

The Addams Family in RealD 3D (PG) Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron 105 minutes 12:30, 3:45, 7:00, 10:15

Downton Abbey (PG) Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael 121 minutes 12:00, 3:15, 7:00, 10:15

Fronteras Steven Sean Garland, Wade Everett 106 minutes 3:45 PM

It Chapter Two (R) Jessica Chastain, Bill Skarsgård 169 minutes 12:00, 3:30, 6:30, 9:55

Gemini Man 3D+ IN HFR (PG-13) Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead 117 minutes 1:00, 4:00, 7:15, 10:25 Mary (R) Gary Oldman, Emily Mortimer 84 minutes 12:45, 10:25 Polaroid (PG-13) Kathryn Prescott, Mitch Pileggi 88 minutes 11:30 AM Abominable in RealD 3D (PG) Chloe Bennet, Sarah Paulson 92 minutes 1:30, 4:15, 6:45, 9:45 Judy (PG-13) Renee Zellweger, Finn Wittrock 118 minutes 12:15, 3:30, 6:45, 10:05

Angel Has Fallen (R) Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman 121 minutes 7:15 PM 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (PG-13) John Corbett, Nia Long 89 minutes 10:05 PM Good Boys (R) Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams 89 minutes 7:30 PM The Lion King (PG) Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter 118 minutes 12:15, 4:00

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CALENDARS, ENRICHMENT CENTERS MINING ASSOCIATION ENRICHMENT CENTER 352.544.5900 John Gary Grubbs Blvd; Brooksville Oct. 14 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 1-3 Creative Art Oct. 15 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4 Puzzles 1:00 Alzheimer’s Support Group by appointment 12:30 Meet & EatSPRING 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. 14

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. 15

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8:30-9:00 Weights & Squats 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. 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 7-9:00 Camera Club Oct. 15 8-Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9-5 SHINE BY APPT-

LongHorn Steakhouse 12350 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL Oct. 16 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 11-1 SHINE-appointment only Call 593-0705 4:45-7:30 Funtastic Gymnastics- Call 352.942.0012 to sign up

9:00-10:00 2-mile walk 9-11 Share A Craft 10:00-11:00 YOGA 11-12 Social Seniors 12:30 Meet & Eat “LongHorn Steakhouse” 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! 1-4:00 Scrabble 1-3 Deaf Services & FREE amplified Phone 1:30-3 FREE Ear Wax Removal 1:30-3:30 FREE Tobacco Cessation 6:30-8:30 TLC for Mom Oct. 16

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! 9:30-11 BINGO 10:00 Ear Wax Removal 8-3 Sewing Group 10-3 HC Quilt Guild 12:30 Meet & EatLongHorn Steakhouse 12350 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 1:30-3:30 FREE Tobacco Cessation Oct. 16 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 Birthday Club 11:30-12:30 Blood Pressure 12:30-4:00 CanastaHand & Foot 1-3 Card Craft Class 1-3 Pencil Sketching 1:00 Music with Gale 6:30-7:30 AA Support Group 7 Toastmasters- Public

Oct. 17 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 12:30-4 Nature Coast Basket Weavers Oct. 18 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 12:30-3:30 Early American Rug Hookers

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Speaking Oct. 17 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9:30-11 BINGO 8-3 Sewing Group 10:30-12 Caring K9’s 1-3 Creative Art 6-8 DC (SAS) Room #1 7:30-9:00 AL-Anon Oct. 18 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 11:30-2:45 NARFE Meeting (Ballroom) 2-4 Ostomy Support GroupGroup

Library Programs

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

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

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.

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

Oct. 14 Introduction to Word - BV 10/14/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Let us show you the basics to Microsoft Word using GCFLearnFree as our teaching tool.

Meditation Mondays - WH 10/14/2019 11AM - 12PM Enjoy a mindful Monday - join us for a discussion of resources on meditation & mindfulness followed by 30 minutes of meditation.

SHINE - WH (individual counseling by appt. only) 10/14/2019 1 - 4PM SHINE MEDICARE COUNSELING by Appointment only.

Oct. 15 Introduction to Word - WH 10/15/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Let us show you the basics to Microsoft Word using GCFLearnFree as our teaching tool.

Toddler Storytime - BV 10/15/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 3 years old.

Read with Turbo - SH 10/15/2019 10:45 - 11AM; 11 - 11:15; 11:15 AM - 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

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stories, songs, and fingerplays.

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

Book Discussion Group - BV 10/17/2019 11AM - 12:30 PM a Paper Son by Jason Buckholz

U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Hiring - WH 10/15/2019 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 West branch meeting room from 12:00 pm - 3: 00 pm.

Movies @ Your Library - EH 10/15/2019 2 - 4PM Movies on the big screen with free popcorn.

Art Attack! - WH 10/15/2019 4 - 5:30 PM Registration is open Is there a future artist in your family? Come to the Library and let your kids be inspired by famous artists and works of art.

Kids between the suggested ages of 6 – 12 will learn about a famous artist and then make their own work of art. All materials provided.

Oct. 16 Introduction to Word - SH 10/16/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Let us show you the basics to Microsoft Word using GCFLearnFree as our teaching tool.

Baby Storytime - SH 10/16/2019 10:15 - 11:15 AM A storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs and more just for babies and their caregivers.

Beginners Tai Chi - BV 10/16/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Are you curious as to how you can help your breathing and movement? Tai Chi might be the answer.

Storytime - EH 10/16/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Book Discussion Group - EH 10/16/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Registration is open Glory Over Everything: Beyond the Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom Financial Management Series - BV 10/16/2019 2 - 4PM This month's topic: Insurance and Estate Planning Let's Cook! - WH 10/16/2019 4 - 5:30 PM Registration is open Tired of precooked, frozen, tasteless meals? Learn to cook from scratch!

Ukulele Jam - SH 10/16/2019 4:30 - 5:45 PM Get together with fellow uke enthusiasts and strum and sing your favorite tunes!

Oct. 17 Senior's Yoga - EH 10/17/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Helps to alleviate sore, stiff muscles and joints using the support of a chair. This class format is taught at a slower pace than traditional Yoga classes.

Toddler Storytime -SH 10/17/2019 10:30 - 11AM Sto-

Preschool Storytime - SH 10/17/2019 11:15 AM - 12PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Watercolor Techniques with Edward Barker - SH 10/17/2019 1 - 3:30 PM Registration is open Come join local award-winning artist Edward Barker as he demonstrates and teaches students basic watercolor techniques. Each student will complete a painting to take home.

Writers Workshop - EH 10/17/2019 1 - 3PM Free and open to the public - meets every other Thursday. All levels of experience from beginners to published authors. Our group is on-going and continuous, join at any time. Bring pen and paper. For more information call 352-583-2441.

Book Discussion Group - WH 10/17/2019 2 - 3:30 PM Winterdance by Gary Paulsen Oct. 18 Baby Storytime - WH 10/18/2019 10 - 10:30 AM A Storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

Introduction to Ukulele - EH 10/18/2019 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.

Toddler Storytime - WH 10/18/2019 10:30 - 11AM Storytime time for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

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Preschool Storytime - WH 10/18/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

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SHINE - EH (individual counseling by appt. only) 10/18/2019 12 - 2PM Free Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling and Information during open enrollment period. By appointment only. Call 352-593-0705 for more information.

It's JAZZ! - SH 10/18/2019 3 - 4:30 PM Join us for another special musical program in our ongoing series about the Golden Age of Jazz. Presented by former NPR Jazz Radio Announcer Peter LaMattina.

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GEARING UP for the Good Neighbor Trail Bike Ride STAFF REPORT PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Brooksville, FL- The Good Neighbor Trail rolls through fields and forests on its way to becoming part of the 220 mile Coast to Coast Trail. Pedal into Florida’s wild side on scenic bike trails designed for serious cycling. Visitors from near and far, visit the Adventure Coast for some of the best biking found anywhere. The Brooksville Good Neighbor Trail eastward extension now connects with the 46 mile Withlacoochee State Trail.

All are invited to join Brooksville Main Street in celebrating the 2nd Annual Good Neighbor Trail Ride set for Sunday October 20, 2019.

Organizers are expecting 200-250 bicyclists this year for the Good Neighbor Trail Ride. The ride begins and ends 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. You can determine your own ride distance.

There is a 10 mile “Out and Back” family ride, a 20 mile ride (10 miles out to the Withlacoochee and back), a 35 mile ride and a 65 mile ride that will take riders up into Citrus County on the Withlacoochee and return to the start/ finish at the Train Depot.

All routes are on paved rail trails.

This year they are also offering a 100 mile route for those who are seeking a challenge. Several businesses and organizations work together to put on the Good Neighbor Trail Ride.

The event director Michael Dolan, states, “We have support from numerous representatives of local groups thanks to Sue Rupe who has been instrumental in finding our volunteers and rounding up sponsors. This year our presenting sponsor is Lowman Law, followed by the Hernando County Tourism Development Council who is helping to defray our out of county advertising costs. Tree Care by Robert Miller is also a major sponsor. In total we have over a dozen businesses contributing to the event.

This year we will also see several new vendors in the sports arena. We'd love to have more set up alongside the trail. We don't charge for our vendors to participate.”

If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the trail ride event, please visit https://www.gntbikeride.com.

This is a fundraising ride to benefit the Brooksville Main Street Program.

The Brooksville Vision Foundation is a Florida 501(c)3 nonprofit and is a committed partner of Brooksville Main Street Program in partnership with the City of Brooksville and Hernando County. The Brooksville Vision Foundation recognizes our community’s desire to have a thriving urban core, one that supports an active business environment, a place to recreate and a place proud to call home.

There are many events and activities planned this year, such as Brooksville “Christmas on Main Street”, Friday Night Live Concert Series, Brooksville's Blues-In Cruise-In and Un-Common-Ly Artsy: The Historic Downtown Brooksville Arts Market. Each helps bring our community together, as well as create a positive economic impact to our city as a whole.

To learn more, visit https://www.historicdowntownbrooksville.com or call 352-540-6409.

AM to 9:00 AM. Riders 12 years old + $45.00 Late registration – between Oct 7th – Oct 19th $50.00 Event Day registration – October 20th ONLINE REGISTRATION To register online visit: https://www.gntbikeride.com WHAT’S INCLUDED? The day begins with a Continental Breakfast from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM at the Train Depot Trailhead. Along the trail, we will have four SAG Stops with water, sports drinks and food. Restrooms will be available at all SAG Stops. A free catered lunch will be provided between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM at Coney Island Drive Inn.

REGISTRATION Walk-up registration and Check-in for pre-registered participants is from 7:30

Sports Calendar 10/14/2019 thru 10/20/2019 Central High School Bears MON

10/14/19

GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

DISTRICT TOURNAMENT @ Central High School - 4057 California St, Brooksville FL 34604

AWAY

TBA

MON

10/14/19

GIRLS GOLF

Meadow Oaks Golf Club 13125 Fairwinds Rd, Hudson FL 34669

AWAY

9:00 AM

TUE

10/15/19

BOYS GOLF

Hernando Oaks Golf & CC 5230 Delacroix Dr, Brooksville FL 34604

AWAY

8:00 AM

THU

10/17/19

BOYS / GIRLS SWIMMING

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

AWAY

6:00 PM

FRI

10/18/19

BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL

Hernando - Homecoming @ Central High School 111 Ernie Chatman Run, Brooksville FL 34601

AWAY

7:30 PM

Hernando High School Leopards MON

10/14/19

GIRLS GOLF

DISTRICT TOURNAMENT / CONFERENCE GAME - LOCATION TBA

AWAY

9:00 AM

TUE

10/15/19

D.S. PARROTT FOOTBALL

FOX CHAPEL @ Hernando High School 700 Bell Ave, Brooksville FL 34601

HOME

6:00 PM

FRI

10/18/19

BOYS FOOTBALL

HOMECOMING - CHS

HOME

7:30 PM

FRI

10/19/19

D.S. PARROTT FOOTBALL

POWELL CONFERENCE GAME @ Hernando High School 700 Bell Ave, Brooksville FL 34601

HOME

6:00 PM

FRI

10/18/19

BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL

AWAY

7:00 PM

MON

10/14/19

GIRLS GOLF

District Tournament @ Meadow Oaks Golf and Country Club 13125 Fairwinds Rd, Hudson FL 34669

AWAY

9:00 AM

TUE

10/15/19

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

District Semifinal Conference Game @ River Ridge High School 11646 Town Ctr, New Port Richey FL 34654

AWAY

TBA

TUE

10/15/19

BOYS GOLF

District Meet @ Hernando Oaks Golf Club 5230 Delacroix Dr, Brooksville FL 34604

HOME

TBA

THU

10/17/19

VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

TBA District Championship Conference Game @ River Ridge High School 11646 Town Ctr, New Port Richey FL 34654

AWAY

6:00 PM

THU

10/17/19

JV FOOTBALL

Wiregrass Ranch High School @ 2909 Mansfield Blvd, Wesley Chapel FL 33543

AWAY

7:00 PM

FRI

10/18/19

VARSITY FOOTBALL

South Lake High School @ 15600 Silver Eagle Rd, Groveland FL 34736

AWAY

7:30 PM

MON

10/14/19

GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

TBA District Quarterfinals @ Unknown location

AWAY

7:00 PM

TUE

10/15/19

GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

TBA District Semifinals @ NCTHS 4057 California St, Brooksville FL 34604

AWAY

TBA

TUE

10/15/19

BOYS GOLF

District Tournament @ Hernando Oaks CC 5230 Delacroix Dr, Brooksville FL 34604

AWAY

TBA

THU

10/17/19

GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

TBA District Final @ NCTHS 4057 California St, Brooksville FL 34604

AWAY

7:00 PM

FRI

10/18/19

AWAY

7:30 PM

Nature Coast Technical High School Sharks Citrus High School @ Citrus High School 600 W Highland Blvd, Inverness FL 34452

F. W. Springstead High School Eagles

16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville, FL 34614 (352) 597-9931

Weeki Wachee High School Hornets

BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL Crystal River Pirates Week 9 Conference Game @ CRHS 3195 Crysal River High Dr, Crystal River FL 34428

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SPORTS HUNTING from Page 1 sit and talk to me. I loved those times. I learned a lot from all of those old timers during my youth and all phases of growing up. Jimmy was the last of the real, old timers, in my life and he’s gone ahead now to join so many others.

With his passing, the startling realization has struck me quite a blow, that now I’m an old timer!

It’s my turn to pass on all I can to the youths of today, which is something I try very hard to do anyway. I see things differently since that revelation; the gray in my beard really stands out, as do the wrinkles around my eyes.

The miles seem longer, the grades feel steeper, the hunt camp cot doesn’t seep as comfortably as it used to, back when I was young. I guess now that I’m an old timer, I can admit that the aches and pains from a lifetime of use and abuse are far more pronounced.

I look now into the eyes of my nephews and niece, looking up at me with awe and respect with a million questions on a million topics. I watch them learn and teach them all I can while I remember looking up to the old timers that influenced my raising. It makes it quite clear that this time of my life may very well be the most important; it’s like the entire lifetime of fun and adventure has been leading up to this, preparing me to be just another old timer.

But, I need some help.

I’d love to see all of you other old timers stepping up for the kids. If you haven’t any of your own, there are some great programs, such as the Florida Wildlife Commission, Youth Mentorship Program and another hosted by the 10Can Alliance, both of which I volunteer with. There’s no finer time in the outdoors than when you go afield with a kid who’s eager to learn.

So next time you’re planning your hunt, embrace that old timer role and let’s pass our skills down to a new generation.

I love hearing from so many of you in my inbox and I thank you so much for allowing me the chance to visit with y’all here each week. All feedback is welcome and I love to hear a good hunting story, so feel free to reach out to me at Toby@ HernadoSun.com. God bless and good hunting!

River Ridge gives Nature Coast Tech another loss

By MEL SUITER HERNANDO SUN

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. ---- Fall in the state of Florida there is nothing like it!

Friday evening, October 4, the weather is supposed to be fall like, there is supposed to be cool temperatures, maybe a cool breeze but that kind of autumn weather is for some other place and not for the shore line of the world-famous Moon Lake.

Arriving at River Ridge High School be ready for a hike!

It is a long walk from the parking lot to the seats of Jack Valentine Sport Complex, the stroll takes you through a maze of passageways, a couple of tunnels and then across a swamp that includes a warning sign please do not feed the alligator!

River Ridge High School started the party early and improved their overall record to 4-2, the Royal Knights defeated Nature Coast Tech High School 42-28, ending the modest two-game winning streak by the Sharks and bruising the overall record to 3-4, but the good news is that the Sharks are still undefeated in the district.

The Royal Knights used the combination of making the big play, creating turnovers and scoring points from the extra chance given by the Sharks’ miscue.

River Ridge created the first touchdown with a 70-yard kickoff return by junior Cole Castro, that sent a strong shock wave through the Sharks and stunned them before the late arriving crowd survived the long walk and found their seats.

“Our guys were charged up for tonight, we had a great week of practice,” River Ridge High School football coach Ryan Benjamin said after the game. “We knew that we needed to win Monday through Thursday for a chance to compete with this team because they are a great team.”

BRIEDA FROM PAGE 1 the 49ers. The former Sharks’ star has rushed for 340 yards on 52 carries for an average of 6.5 a clip on the ground. He also has six catches for 46 yards.

It would be Breida’s 83-yard touchdown

Sharks’ Vaughn Sykora attempts a fake handoff to Kyle Mcintosh. File photo by Alice Mary Herden

With their heads still spinning from the cold slap of the touchdown, Nature Coast tried to settle down and open up the playbook and unfold the game plan.

The second offensive series for the Sharks came courtesy of the defense, as they forced a Royal Knight turnover giving the Sharks an extra possession, in the first quarter.

The offense for the Sharks could not turn the recovery of the Royal Knight fumble into points.

Lining up in the Wildcat formation, the Sharks’ junior running back Dedric Hall fumbled the ball into the waiting arms of Royal Knight linebacker Anthony Russo. He scooped up the ball and ran into the end zone for the score.

Before the ice had a chance to cool in the beverage and create the moisture on the cup, before the slices of pepperoni pizza could be consumed, the Sharks were looking at a 13-point deficit.

Nature Coast Tech High School football coach Cory Johns watched his team faltering in the first quarter from the pressure from the Royal Knights.

Johns is like any other football coach, at any level, they all hate turnovers. Coaches know that turnovers are dangerous. A turnover can change the momentum

of the game in an instant of a microsecond and if those turnovers produce points-that is trouble!

“Having the ball ripped out of your arms is unacceptable,” Johns said. “I am looking for senior leadership this week because right now I don’t see it.”

“Anytime you can get that momentum and keep that thing going it takes a lot of air from the other team,” Benjamin said.

“We knew that it was going to be a battle and our goal was to come out and come out fast and that is what we did!”

The offense for the Sharks could not get the running game in sync because of the lack of consistency from the passing game.

That was a result of the strong defense being played by the Royal Knights. They were quicker off of the snap of the ball. Crossing the line of scrimmage and allowing linebacker support in the gaps which created chaos in the back field for the Sharks.

Both quarterbacks for the Sharks, Fabian Burnett and Vaughn Sykora could not get enough time to square up, find an open receiver and then step up and deliver any type of a pass.

A play called in the huddle was replaced by improvisation by either Sharks’ quarterbacks,

which did not have a chance of succeeding for the Sharks.

Finally in the second quarter, the Sharks got started on the scoreboard with their own special team touchdown.

Sharks’ running back and kick off specialist junior, Kinyatah Morgan continued to add to his touchdown total- pointing out the bad coaching decision to kick the ball to him.

Morgan watched the kick off float through the warm air before the ball hit the turf and bounced perfectly into his waiting arms. Catching the ball in stride, Morgan made one move to his right added a stutter step, the hole appeared and he disappeared from the Royal Knights arriving in the end zone untouched.

Morgan 75-yard sprint to the end zone suddenly created what Johns was hoping for, something that would generate some positive emotions and momentum.

With six minutes in the first half, Burnett found a crease in the Royal Knight defense in the second quarter and he ran 47 yards for a touchdown.

The deficit was just seven points, going into the locker room at halftime.

“We started fast but in the middle we sputtered a little bit,” Benjamin said. “We had to compete four quarters to

run to start off Monday Night Football that got everyone taking notice of the former Nature Coast product, as he went up the left sideline past Browns’ defenders to give San Francisco an early 7-0 lead. Breida also ended up catching a touchdown pass from 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garropolo.

This 2019 NFL season has been a turnaround year for San Francisco, as the 49ers are one of only two undefeated

teams in the league. The only other undefeated team in the NFL is the New England Patriots at 5-0. With San Francisco currently at 4-0, they’re in first place in the NFC West ahead of the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams.

Breida ended up falling short of one of his main goals last season in the 2018 NFL campaign. He fell just short of getting to the sacred mark of 1,000 yards rushing for the season because of an ankle

injury.

The second-year running back suffered an ankle injury in the 49ers’ 14-9 loss to the Chicago Bears last season and didn’t play in San Francisco’s 2018 season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. It was a tough break at the time for Breida, who was at 814 yards rushing on the season.

The former Georgia Southern product Breida was able to total between rushing and receiving 1,075 total yards from

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The game became an extended trip for the Sharks in the second half, they scored 14 points in the fourth quarter but too many turnovers, a well prepared Royal Knight defense forced the Sharks offense into pressure situations and they made too many miscues.

Not able to score points in the third quarter, the Sharks were forced to try and do too much offensively. The pressure created by the Sharks produced ill-timed penalties. They struggled to establish an offense while looking far behind the chains.

It will be a tiring week of practice for the Sharks, as Johns prepares his team for the next game.

Friday night, October 11, at home, inside the coziness of the Shark Tank beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Johns is questioning his team’s commitment to finish strong in the district and he is looking for team leadership from his seniors against Weeki Wachee High School and for the rest of the remaining football season as the Sharks drive toward the district championship.

After the game, the gator in the swamp was happy, Benjamin was happy and so were the River Ridge fans who wanted to dance all the way to the parking lot.

The players and coaches from Nature Coast High School endured the long walk to the parking lot.

Johns, his coaching staff and the players just boarded the buses found their seat, got comfortable for the long ride home.

Reflecting about the game that just unfolded in front of them and for the extended journey home, there was no music playing, no players singing and - no win.

scrimmage for the 49ers.

His best game of the 2018 season came back on September 16th against the Detroit Lions, when Breida rushed for 138 yards on just 11 carries and scored a touchdown.

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

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Springstead wins 19-16 thriller in OT over Hernando

Springstead up 7-0.

The game had the feel of a throwback, grind it out, trench battle and both teams are well versed in that style of football as SPRING HILL- All they both play in sinweek the status of Spring- gle-wing offenses with stead linebacker Adrian options built in for the Cabrera was up in the air quarterbacks and running heading into last Friday’s backs. Hernando was able tilt against Hernando. to find pay dirt in the third The team’s arguably quarter when running back best player went into Kev’on Williams rushed Wednesday’s practice of 35 yards up the right last week finally getting sideline for the Leopards’ the green light from head first score. The Leopards’ coach Mike Garofano and touchdown was setup by a was beyond excited to get 36-yard run by quarterback back on the field with his Maurice Holland. fellow teammates.

With the game notched With both teams taking at 7-7, neither team would part in the first annual be able to find the goGlory Days Burger Bowl, ahead score in regulation there was added incentime as Springstead’s Senior Jaquan Spry for Hernando tackles Eagles Jaylen Thompson during the Friday Night game held at F. W. Springtive thrown in to win the potential game-winning stead High School. decorative trophy given field attempt was botched to the winning team and by a bad snap. The contest on Springstead’s homewould go into overtime, Leopards’ Freshman coming week, the Eagles with each team trading Linebacker Robert pulled out all the stops to off touchdowns on their Turner rushes past make sure it was them. opening possession of the Springstead’s offensive Cabrera returned to extra time period. line. play linebacker and runIt would be the heroics ning back, but it would of Cabrera, who played be Springstead running both ways nearly the entire back Anthony Alexis game, that would end up stealing the show. The winning the contest for senior tailback rushed for Springstead in the end. a game-high 216 yards The two-way star scored on 38 carries and led the the go-ahead run in the Eagles to a thrilling 19-16 second overtime period. overtime victory over “These guys showed the Leopards at Booster some resolve. There was Stadium. a lot of pressure on the “Coaches said when guys," Garofano said after I get out there to let the the win. "The hold, the pitbull out and I went kick and the bobble but there barking, growling they overcame that adverand couldn’t wait to be sity and were able to make back on the field with my it happen in overtime.” brothers," Cabrera said.

"It was a long three weeks Andy Villamarzo can be away, but I’m just ready reached at andyvillamarto get it rolling again zo@gmail.com and follow here.” him on Twitter @avillaSpringstead (6-0) has marzo. continued to roll this season and after a narrow 10-3 victory over Dade City Pasco the previous Hernando’s Head Coach week, winning close Robert Kazmier watches games have become a litthe active play during the tle bit of the norm for this game against Springstead. particular Eagles team.

The Eagles came out with the game’s first touchdown, as Alexis scored on a 1-yard plunge to put

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO HERNANDO SUN SPORTS REPORTER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Hernando Christian Academy rebounds after tough loss to Donahue

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Hernando Christian Academy (HCA) was on a three-game winning streak until they met up with Donahue on September 27. The Lions didn’t make it easy for Donahue as HCA fell just 7 points shy of them with a final score of Donahue 45, HCA 38.

“We lost steam, but not a lot,” Asst. Coach Lance Schwan said. “We walked away from Donahue with a little bit more confidence. I think it’s going to turn into a positive thing and force these kids to

keep going.”

HCA rebounded after the loss to Donahue with a 49-0 win at home against Village View Christian Academy on Friday, October 4.

“It’s tough to get your kids ready for a building team that hasn’t been very competitive. Keeping these kids' minds in a good place and reminding them it’s football regardless; but on the positive side of this, we got a lot of the young kid's time to play and that was the biggest thing for us,” said Schwan.

HCA travels to Lakeland to compete against Geneva Classical Acad-

emy, who may give the Lions a competitive game.

“We know where their competition is, and we have to make sure they are ready for it. That’s our job as coaches,” stated Schwan.

They are home for the last two games of their season playing Hillsborough Baptist on the 25th and Bayshore Christian on November 1. Both games start at 4 pm

Lions’ Aiden Hopping tackles Village View player during the game Friday.

Hernando Christian Academy Head Coach David Raley congratulates the players from both teams for great sportsmanship and dedication.

Lions’ Andrew Santerelli adds another touchdown for HCA.

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A good balance set for PHSC baseball season ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Fall baseball season began for Pasco-Hernando State College on September 22 as they traveled for their first two scrimmage games in Auburndale against Broward College then Polk State College in Winter Haven. After taking a well-deserved summer off from coaching, Lyndon Coleman says it’s great to be back.

“Sometimes when you are out on the baseball field 365 days out of the year, as much as we do love the game, it does drain on you a little bit.

It’s good to get away, refresh. There’s a little bit of newfound energy that I had as the head coach coming into this fall, so it was good,” PHSC head baseball coach Lyndon Coleman said.

As new PHSC student-athletes take the field, there is a mixture of talent on this season’s roster. For the fourteen freshmen coming right out of high school, they are accustomed to a practice and/or game routine.

Breaking those routines can be a challenge at first.

“It’s a transition that they need to make, and they need to make it quickly,” Coleman said. “It’s done through practice. Our practices are typically longer than high school practices, and there are a lot more things going on.

I believe if you practice the right way, then you’ll be able to play the right way and be able to perform the right way.”

The mixture of talent added to the Bobcats roster for this season are six college/ university transfers.

“Even though they are new to our program, they are older and more experienced players than the high school kids,”

Coleman said. “You want a balance. If you bring transfers from four-year schools, returning (players) from the previous year and some freshmen from high school, then there’s a good balance, a good mixture. That’s the key to having good chemistry in a ball club.”

Last season PHSC overall had 35 wins and 25 losses. The team excelled in competing for the Baseball World Series. The Bobcats reached NJCAA DII Baseball World Series Semifinals, where they traveled to David Allen Ballpark in Enid, Oklahoma, on May 25, 2019.

They dominated in their placing position but unfortunately lost the last game against Northern Oklahoma Enid.

“We are just excited to get the ball rolling,” Coleman said. “It was awesome how the team from last year set the standards of the program with what they did.

There’s a lot to live up to. The expectation for this team is very high.

Anything short of going to the World Series, and competing for the national championship will be a disappointment.

With that being said, hopefully, these guys can step up, continue to develop, and come together as a ball club.”

Returning to the 2019/2020 baseball season are Jermaine White, Jackson Ross, Andrew Karch, Taylor Rohrer, Cameron Seiwert, Michael Haydak, Connor Berry, and Sean Osceola.

The next home game is at 3 pm on Monday, October 21 against College of Central Florida.

More information check out PHSC website: https://bobcats.phsc. edu/sports/baseball

Head Baseball Coach Lyndon Coleman watches his players fielding techniques during the fall scrimmage game against Southwest Florida on Oct. 6.

Freshman Matthew Coker releases his pitch during the fall scrimmage game against Southwest Florida on Sunday,

Business & Community Accent Insurance holds customer appreciation event

Accent Insurance held its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Sat Oct 5. It was very well attended with approximately 180 people coming out to eat hamburgers, hot dogs and baked beans. We had music, door prizes and several vendors for the consumption of our ever faithful clients. Every year the attendance has grown and the fun has as well.

Besides just saying thank you to our clients it is an opportunity to answer questions about the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period.

Many of them come with questions about their plans and we try to answer what we can, or make an appointment to sit down and go over their plans thoroughly. Every year so far, our people have left fed, laughing and a little more knowledgeable.

Besides what we are providing, our friends (vendors) are there to help the clients understand the benefits of their particular plan, such as Davis Family hearing

explaining how each plan applies its benefits to hearing aids, and most people are very surprised.

Family Chiropractic was there to not only make people feel better but also offer an explanation of benefits as it applies to each person’s plan.

The YMCA of Hernando County was there helping people to understand and encouraging people to use their benefit of continued fitness. Kane Law was there to help our clients understand how to plan for the future, something many of us neglect until it’s too late.

I have to give a special shout out to our musical line up. We started with Big Daddy DJ, Rich Sanvenero, he has been with us since the first event and is a requested favorite. He gets them “Dancing in the Streets!”

I would like to mention here that Rich is the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity here in Hernando County.

This group does a lot for our residents so, don’t be bashful, volunteer. For

the first time but not the last, Dell Barnes with his soulful saxophone, had the ladies swooning and the men tapping their feet (I think some of the men were ready to start dancing). Dell also represented The Enrichment Centers of Hernando County, located in both Bayfront Hospitals and the Mining Center in Brooksville. This is an excellent organization providing a lot of opportunities for our senior population to participate in from music to sewing.

Big Papa’s won first place for their bbq chicken and pork at the 2019 Brooksville BBQ Fest at Vineyard Christian Church on Oct. 6. They cater and frequently offer up their bbq at the Brooksville Farmers Market as well as area motorcycle rallies.

From left to right: Tyree (Big Papa), Jarrod and Adrienne. Along with other grill masters, they started up their BBQ grills and smokers the evening before the event and cooked all night. Big Papa cooked 25 Boston butts and several cases of chicken.

BBQ masters declared at Brooksville BBQ Festival

For more information on any of these people or any questions concerning your health insurance please contact: Dennis F Reich 352-587-2178 Accent Insurance We look forward to seeing YOU at our event next year!

The crew from Carlisle’s Meat Market won first place for their brisket, which was outstanding. They said it felt good to win after the long night of cooking. Carlisle’s Meat Market is located at: 7635 Horse Lake Rd, Brooksville, FL 34601.

Above: Jesse and Mitch of Carlisle’s Meat Market attend to the smoker during the event.

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Business & Community FALL GARDENING

Preparing your lawn, landscape for Fall

by Dr. William Lester, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County Pat Cooke, UF/IFAS Extension Hernando County Master Gardener Volunteer Lawns in Florida enter a period of dormancy during the winter months, regulated by the number of daylight hours and temperature. As the days grow shorter and temperatures go down, turf requires less fertilizer. This really holds true for any plants in your yard - as growth slows the plant’s need for water and fertilizer decreases. Any fertilizer applied during this period of dormancy or reduced growth tends to either leach through our sandy soils or run off into nearby waterways.

You can still fertilize lawns during the early fall, but the University of Florida recommends that the last application of lawn fertilizer take place before early October in central Florida. Hernando County has a lawn fertilizer ordinance that prohibits application of fertilizer by homeowners from January 1st through March 31st, but in reality, your lawn doesn’t need much fertilizer after October 1st. During colder weather, lawn roots are less dense.

Unused fertilizer leaches down through the soil beyond the root zone. Fertilizing lawns during the winter wastes money and contributes to pollution of groundwater at the same time. Store your fertilizer spreader until spring.

Mowing frequency is dependent upon how fast the lawn is growing. Hot weather with plenty of water and fertilizer combine to make a lawn grow more quickly. Dormant lawns grow very slowly or not at all during the winter.

Of course, this is on a case by case basis- yours may need to be cut depending on the weather and rainfall. Mow turf with sharp blades at the highest setting recommended for your type of grass. Never remove more than 1/3 of the height of the grass at any one mowing.

Cutting off too much of the leaf will stress the turf and open your lawn up to insects and disease. Small lawn clippings left on the lawn break down and return nutrients and organic matter to the soil. Cutting turf too short encourages weeds to germinate in the lawn and exposes the turf’s roots.

For more information about lawns or anything else in your landscape or home, stop by or call Hernando County UF/ IFAS Extension weekdays from 8 to 5. Our office is in the airport industrial park at 16110 Aviation Loop Drive, Brooksville, 34604; (352) 754-4433. Master Gardeners are available at the Master Gardener nursery from 9AM to noon every Wednesday and Saturday (depending on the weather). Our nursery is located behind the Hernando County fairgrounds at 19490 Oliver Street, Brooksville.

Thirty five years & counting...

The Flower Shop marking the milestone of its 35th anniversary with huge discounts

By SUE QUIGLEY HERNANDO SUN

Since 1984, The Flower Shop in Spring Hill has been supplying our community with blooms, floral arrangements and a lot more.

“I’m incredibly proud that The Flower Shop is celebrating 35 years in business this month,” said owner Albert Tavolaro.

“I’m so fortunate to be able to share this accomplishment with family, staff, friends and customers,” he said.

To mark the occasion, The Flower Shop is offering 35 percent off everything in the shop during the weekend of October 19, 2019.

Tavolaro’s shop, located at Forest Oaks Boulevard and Commercial Way, was originally a private house.

It was repurposed as the florist shop and they even managed to find a use for the in-ground swimming pool as a sunken wedding chapel.

“Our next wedding will be held here in a couple of weeks,” Tavolaro said, running down some brick steps and standing under the floral arch.

Tavolaro has been in the flower business since a young age. He opened his first store in Brooklyn at age 18 and his flower design shop was featured in the 1986 movie “Moonstruck” starring Cher and Nicholas Cage.

“They liked the old-fashioned woodwork all the mirrors I had,” said Tavolaro. “The street was filled with lights, crewmen and RVs with everything from equipment to specially fitted dressing rooms for the stars,” he said.

Tavolaro believes that his business longevity is due, in large part, to the loyalty and commitment of his customers.

“I believe that The Flower Shop’s commitment to quality and customer service has been the foundation of our success,” he said.

“Cultivating and nurturing our customer relationships is vital to us and I have to thank my employees Ritsa and Penny for that.”

“Right now, we’re buying in blooms and foliage with the colour and hue of Autumn,” said Tavolaro.

“I look to see what flowers are trending and what will be available for fall and then I order and price them,” he said.

Sunflowers are currently the favorite choice. They are long lasting and have a vibrant colour. Sunflowers are heliotropes, this means they naturally lean toward the sun. Traditionally a sign of positivity, happiness, cheer, luck, health and hope, sunflowers provide a burst of colour to any wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement.

“As well as sunflowers, I’ve got pumpkins of all shapes and sizes I use for fall arrangements,” he said.

“Flowers are very delicate and should be harvested at the optimum time,” said Albert. “Then we have to allow for travel so that they arrive in perfect condition at the perfect time.”

Albert’s flowers come mostly from growers in South America from countries like Ecuador and Colombia. But he also uses suppliers in Mexico and California.

Albert Tavolaro, owner of The Flower Shop, with employee Ritsa Demetriou.

“It wasn’t like that back in 1984,” said Tavolaro.

“Flowers used to be grown in the U.S. and locally, here in Florida.”

“It really depends on what is trending and what my customers want,” he said. “I just know my growers have to meet enormous demands throughout the year and I have to make sure there will be enough blooms to fulfil my customer orders.

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WellCome OM Healing Center Grand Opening ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

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On October 5, the

center held its official grand opening celebration offering tours of the campus as well as the many workshops, and programs the center offers weekly.

“We are here to serve the community,” said Natalya Musallam, Executive Assistant.

“Our main mission here is to educate. In order to encompass everyone, we have programs that are for everyone. The center offers a special program called ‘Be EMPOWERED’ that serves

middle and high school children with garden education classes. The center is currently working on building a sensory play area for families who have small children.

“Our goal is to create a sense of community here as well, (so) that people don’t have to make this journey on their own to self-improvement. We are here to guide them, help them, give them the proper tools and people with expertise to walk with them.”

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A love for music and helping people

BY SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN

Local musician, Lenny Nicotri, has had a long career in music and a few ups and downs in his life. Now, he is happily retired from the demanding and hectic life he led for seventeen years. But he didn’t give up music entirely. Lenny plays guitar and sings with a local band called Alabama Rain that is made up of two other musicians – Michael Morelli on drums and Chris VonBartheld who plays keyboard and also sings.

Alabama Rain performs at area restaurants, country clubs and other venues. One of the band’s passions is raising money for various causes.

Among the groups the three have been instrumental (pun intended) in helping are the Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill with its Barney’s Ball, the Hernando Back Pack Program for Kids and hurricane victims in the Bahamas.

Lenny’s love for music started when he was just a kid growing up on Long Island. When he heard the music of the Beatles in 1964, he knew that was what he wanted to do. Lenny’s grandmother bought him his first guitar (an acoustic) for Christmas and in his words, “Somehow I figured out how to get sounds out of it and eventually play it.” Later he got his first electric guitar and amp.

“I learned to play so-so and ended up in a garage cover band,” Lenny says modestly.

He also started writing songs. Throughout his career he wrote more than forty tunes.

In 1970 at the age of eighteen, he decided to seek fame and fortune in Los Angeles. All he had was two guitars and $25 in his pocket.

“I traveled by freight train, hitch hiked, met the strangest and lowest of mankind you never want to meet. I ate maybe once every other day if it was a good week,” he relates.

After two years of chasing his dream in California, Lenny returned to New York. He was penniless with no guitars. They had been stolen.

“I felt I had no future musically. I ended up getting a job pumping gasoline making about 90 cents an hour.”

But he did not give up on his dream entirely.

He spent hours at a local music store admiring the guitars. The owner, Mr. Bill Miller, offered to let him pick out any guitar that he wanted and said that Lenny could pay him when he was able to. Mr. Miller told Lenny he had faith in him. He ended up selecting a Gibson SG Deluxe with gold hardware.

“He must have been my Guardian Angel because my luck quickly changed. I started looking for work in the music field.”

He found a band called King Harvest that needed a replacement guitarist. He played with that band and later left to join another band called Ikabar Krane, the biggest and most popular band on Long Island in the 70's. Lenny’s music career took off and he quickly paid Miller back the $328 for the guitar. During this time, he adopted the

Lenny Nicotri (in foreground) with Ikabar Krane - 1973

Alabama Rain (L-R) Lenny Nicotri, Michael Morelli, Chris Von Bartheld

stage name Lenny Emmanuelli.

In the ensuing years, Nicotri played in eight different bands and performed at many well-known locations in New York City, such as The Waldorf Astoria and Tavern on the Green. He also toured in New England and the Midwest. Lenny even appeared on the Jerry Lewis Telethon in 1973. He played with a number of well-known performers and groups, including a young Billy Joel getting his start with a band called The Hassles as well as Little Anthony and the Imperials, Luther Vandross and the J. Geils Band.

Besides writing songs, Nicotri has written a musical entitled "Dreamin' My Life Away" that was performed Off-Broadway. He is also the author of a

series of cookbooks and a novel.

In 1985, Lenny retired from the music business and got a “day job.” He saw what the business was doing to some of his friends and he wanted to spend more time with his family. Then in 2014 Lenny retired again and he, along with his wife, moved to Spring Hill. Lenny’s love for music and helping people is evidenced by the active schedule of performances for Alabama Rain.

When asked what he found most enjoyable about performing, Lenny stated, “At first it was about how I felt when I was up on the stage, performing. Then it became the enjoyment of the audience. When I see the audience having a great time and enjoying themselves, it creates an adrenalin inside of me, an emotional high.”

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Second annual Ride for the Dawn raises money, awareness of domestic violence

BY SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN

On Saturday, September 28, the Dawn Center of Hernando County held its second annual Ride for the Dawn. The organization works with men, women and children who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence. Among the services it offers is a hotline, outreach services and an emergency shelter.

As April Johnson, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Dawn Center, stated, “This whole event was the brainchild of an amazing girl, Alyssa Barocas.”

Last year, Alyssa chose the Dawn Center for her “Pay It Forward” project that her social studies teacher had organized. The purpose of this project was to teach the students something about social responsibility and to let them put the skills they learned in school to practical use. She organized the “Ride for the Dawn” to raise money for the center. Through her efforts and the support of the community it was such an overwhelming success that Alyssa, who is now a freshman in high school, decided she wanted to

make this an annual event.

Because the event wasn’t a school project, she had more flexibility in organizing the Ride. With the help of her dad, Stephen, his girlfriend, Sue Krenitsky, a committee of volunteers and a professional promoter they were able to plan something much bigger than last year.

They started working on the project in December.

“This year’s ride was different because with last year’s ride it was a school project so we couldn’t get a lot of people involved.

We couldn’t do 50/50 drawings or raffles. Last year’s event was held at just one place - the Drunken Mullet. This year we went from place to place and made it a full day event,” Stephen commented.

Approximately one hundred people each paid $10 to participate in the ride. They could either ride a motorcycle or drive their car. The ride started out at 10:00 a.m. at the Horse & Crown on U.S. 19.

Each rider/driver was given one of two real life stories about a victim of domestic violence. Each story had a question at the end that listed two

L-R Stephen Barocas, Sue Krenitsky, Alyssa Barocas

different answers to continue the story. At the next stop, depending on which option they chose, they were given a continuation of the story with another question that had two more different options for handling the situation. This continued through stops at five different places. It was a progressive story. The final outcome of the story depended on which options the participant chose along the way. The activity called “In Their Shoes” is designed for learning about domestic violence.

Besides the Horse & Crown, the other locations were the Drunken Mullet, Marker 48, the Sail Inn, finishing up at Sparacia & Witherell Winery where the after-party was held.

There was a food truck, pizza and drinks for sale, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and wine tasting.

The Shadow Ridge Band, sponsored by Judkins Construction, provided live music. Other sponsors included ResiPro, O’Brien and Delzer Insurance, the law firm of Lucas and Magazine, the Horse & Crown, Drunken Mullet, Marker 48, the Sail Inn, Sparacia & Witherell Winery, Crystal Harley Davidson, ServPro of Hernando, Vans Cars & Trucks, Spring Hill Now and Monte Designs.

“The most satisfying thing about the event was seeing the end results and seeing how many people came out to support it,” remarked Alyssa.

Those end results were substantial and reflected the hard work put into the fund-raising effort.

Although the final totals have not come in, at last count, they doubled the

cash donations raised last year and they’re hoping to double this number again next year.

For more information on the Dawn Center go to www.dawncenter.org.

The phone number for the administration office is 352-684-7191. The 24-hour Crisis Hotline is 352-686-8430.

View from Sparacia & Witherell Winery.

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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 CLK19-168 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING HERNANDO COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY The Hernando County Port Authority Board will meet on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hernando Beach Marine Safety Support Group, Inc. Meeting Hall a/k/a US Coast Guard Auxiliary, 4340 Calienta Street, Hernando Beach, Florida 34607.

The Port Authority Board meets the third Wednesday of every month.

Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to review and make recommendations on boating and waterway related issues in Hernando County.

All meetings of the Port Authority Board are open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Jeannie Austin, Department of Public Works Administrative Assistant III, 1525 East Jefferson Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601, Telephone 352-754-4060. If hearing impaired, please call 1-800676-3777 for assistance.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Hernando County Port Authority, with respect to the subject matter of the hearing, that person will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.

For more information, call the Hernando County Department of Public Works at 352-754-4060.

Publication Date: Friday, October 11, 2019 Legal Notice: Dr. Fawzi Soliman is retiring from Nature Coast Surgical Specialists, effective September 30th, 2019.

Patient medical records may be obtained from Nature Coast Surgical Specialists at: 11373 Cortez Blvd , Suite 208, Brooksville, FL 34613 or by calling (352) 597-0224.

If you choose to transfer care to a provider outside of this office, you will need to complete and sign a record release form, which you may obtain at the foregoing location.

(Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 2019)

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 THE OCTOBER 22, 2019 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the School Board of Hernando County, Florida will hold the following meetings on October 22, 2019 in the School Board Room, 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL 34601: Workshop at 11:00 A.M. Regular Meeting at 6:00 P.M. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least five (5) days before the meeting by contacting Kelly Pogue at (352) 7977000. If you are hearing impaired, please contact the agency by calling (352) 797-7202.

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

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

Originated by Susan Duval, Chairperson of The School Board of Hernando County, Florida By: Mr. John Stratton, Ex-Officio Secretary and Superintendent of Schools Hernando Sun to PUBLISH: 10/11/19

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BARGAINING SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Hernando County School Board will hold its bargaining session with HUSW on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the District Office, located at 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, FL, 34601 Originated by Susan Duval, The School Board of Hernando County Florida.

By: John Stratton Secretary and Superintendent of Schools Date of publication: 10/11/2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019CP536 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF ARLENE F. FOUST Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration or the estate of Arlene F. Foust. deceased, whose date of death was June 28, 2017, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division. the address of which is 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must tile their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is October 11, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Suzan D. Herskowitz E-Mail Addresses: suzan@suzanherskowitz.com Florida Bar No. 0838675 Suzan D. Herskowitz, P.L.L.C. 2400 Valley Avenue. Suite 16 Winchester, VA 22601 Telephone: 540-450-3223 Personal Representative: /s/ Pamela Davis 185 Sunset Lane Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (10/11/2019), (10/18/2019)

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Joseph Hoffman, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “Double H Ranch and Farm” 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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Obituaries IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-1089 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDWARD FREDRICK, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of EDWARD FREDRICK, deceased, whose date of death was April 30, 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 11, 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/Ann Louise Ratajik 13090 Centennial Street Spring Hill, Florida 34609

McCleave Carol Jean, age 76, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2019. She is survived by children: Loretta, Maryann, and Mark; 4 grand children; and 1 great grandchild. Src;Turner Ventunelli Mary Emma, age 87, of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She is survived by her children: Donna, Annmarie, and Steve. Src;Brewer Hall Charlotte A., age 76 of Spring Hill, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Jimmie (Lisa), Charlie, and Lewis (Kelly); daughter, Elizabeth (Reid); 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Src; Downing Richards Meckie, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. Src; Turner Biszkont George, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2019. Src; Turner Harris Larry C., age 93 of Hudson, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was a United States Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce. Larry is survived by his son, David (Alberta); daughter, Larri; 9 grandchil-

(10/11/2019), (10/18/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “SpringLife Church” 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.

(10/11/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that PATRIA ANN DYE, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “POWER LIGHT OF WORSHIP PUBLISHING” 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.

(10/11/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-1088 IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET L. CADWALADER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of MARGARET L. CADWALADER, deceased, whose date of death was November 4, 2018, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Room 247, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below. All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is October 11, 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/Robin Maher 5337 Freeport Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34606 (10/11/2019), (10/18/2019) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2019-CP-1030 Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF CYNTHIA TRACY GOODSON FURLONG Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of CYNTHIA TRACY GOODSON FURLONG, deceased, whose date of death was July 25, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N Main St# 362, Brooksville, FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The date of first publication of this notice is October 11, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /s/ Jack M. Rosenkranz Attorney Florida Bar Number: 815152 Rosenkranz Law Firm 412 East Madison Street, Suite 900 Tampa, Florida 33602 Telephone: (813) 223-4195 Fax: (813) 273-4561 E-Mail: jackrosenkranz@gmail.com Secondary E-Mail: rachel@law4elders.com Personal Representative: /s/ Thomas Lee Goodson 141 N. Barcelona Avenue Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 (10/11/2019), (10/18/2019)

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.

dren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. Src; Downing Hickey Fern Lee, age 85, of Brooksville passed away on wednesday, October 2, 2019. Src; Brewer Carrow Orville Louis, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Src; Turner Califano Robert James, age 66, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Robert is survived by his Yolanda; daughter, Chemere; son, Robert.; and 2 grandchildren. Src; Brewer Velez Liduvina, age 75 of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She is survived by her daughters, Liduvina, Zenaida, & Karen; 8 grandchildren;and 1 great-grandchild. Src; Downing Moore Judith P., age 77, of Brooksville, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her son, Douglas Moore. She is survived by her husband Richard; daughters Laurie (Doug), Joyce (John); 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Src; Merritt Pribila James P., age 71, of Brooksville, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilyn J. Glibert. He is survived by his brother Jack. Src; Merritt

great grandchild. Src; Brewer Fish Laura Finn, age 59, passed away on Saturday October 5, 2019. She is survived by her husband Vern. Src; Brewer Cobb Virginia E., age 82 of Hudson, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Virginia is survived by her son, Cody (Margaret); and daughters, Sheree (John) & Shirlee (Marvin). Src; Downing DeMelo Joao Manuel Passed away on Saturday October 5, 2019. Src; Turner Montelius Kerstin V., age 92 of Spring Hill, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband, Ragnar Montelius. Src; Downing Horsefield Thomas F., age 96, of Brooksville, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was a United States Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife oBettine; daughters, Karen and Susan; stepdaughter, Gail; stepsons, Nigel and Malcolm; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Src; Merritt Harrison Sally Ann, age 80, of Weeki Wachee passed away on Sunday October 6, 2019. Src; Brewer Woosley David Michael, age 60, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Src; Brewer

Carella Michael, age71, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Michael is survived by his son Brian (Kara); 4 grandchildren; and 1

(10/04/2019), (10/11/2019) 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 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 Tammy Kerr, owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “FairieLand Travel” 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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VETERANS POST VETERANS POST

by Freddy Groves

Affairs figured out that she was deceased and stopped the direct deposit. The man called the VA, pretending to Man Dupes VA, his sister, and informed Collects Dead Sister’s be them that she wasn’t Benefits actually dead. The VA immediately restarted the A man on the East deposits and even sent back Coast pretended to be his payments. deceased sister for over Seven months later, the two years, taking veterans VA again realized that the disability benefits that sister had died and called continued to be deposited in the phone number where her bank account ... except she used to live. Her brother it was more complicated answered and said he was than just spending the the sister, still alive, and the money that appeared in her VA kept sending the money. account.

The following month he left Two and a half years a voicemail at the VA and after the sister’s death, the said to only communicate Department of Veterans

by fax or email, and he helpfully provided a new street address.

Eventually he was caught and pleaded guilty to one count of stealing government property.

It was over 30 months before the VA first noticed the sister was dead and stopped the payments.

Three times the man impersonated his sister and lied to the VA on the phone.

He forged her signature.

He stole money. For this he was sentenced to six measly months in prison. It could have been 10 years.

Yes, he has to pay the money back. Yes, he’s

going to have two years of supervised release once he gets out. But where is the incentive to other would-be crooks to stay clear of this kind of activity? His sister died (and he started taking the money) in January 2015. As of this writing he still hasn’t been required to report to prison. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

Letters to the Editor In regards to Fox Chapel student threat of violence on campus determined by law enforcement to be not credible (Oct. 6, 2019) Patrick Hramika OPINION: The student involved here and every student+parents MUST be informed of possible consequences do to these pranks. It is time to stop this before law enforcement or other gets hurt responding Therefore let’s send a letter to parents that MUST be signed and returned advising parents will be held accountable for their child’s pranks to include added costs of response and any and all costs related to the incident. That can be costly.

If you have a better suggestion then let’s hear it.

More on BOCC Budget For those residents of the Adventure Coast who may have not 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 commissioners against the increase. The principle reason cited was “Public Safety.” Hernando County now has the highest millage rate for the General Fund compared to our surrounding counties.

The County Administrator’s Office just announced that he would like to hire an assistant administrator to fill the vacancy he created when he became the county administrator. In normal times, and assuming a healthy financial balance sheet, that would be a reasonable expectation. But these are not normal times. The balance sheet has been for the past four (+) years, and is currently in the red. At the last budget hearing, when the BOCC passed the millage increase, the BOCC also-again had to address the reserve statutory balance requirements. In fact the county will have to borrow money from various internal accounts in order to pay their bills through November 2019 when property tax revenues are anticipated to come in.

So let’s examine the numbers. The BOCC members each earn approximately $70,000 a year.

Times five that equals $350,000 plus benefits.

The new assistant county administrator has been reported to earn approximately $135,000 plus benefits. Using a labor multiplier of 1.5 to account for benefits that is approximately $728,000 payable by the taxpayers of Hernando County. Notice that our BOCC has not extended an offer to the taxpayers to reduce their salaries and contribute some portion of their salaries to deficit reduction. Their strategy is to blame the former County Administrator and the former Budget Director for providing erroneous and false information. Now for someone making $70,000 a year claiming that they should be held harmless because of the lack of knowledge is questionable. My question is what are the taxpayers getting for a $70,000 a year public servant?

In a previous letter to the editor I pointed out that the current county administrator had the courage and the best interests of the taxpayers in mind to reduce the county rolls by 27 employees and that the Office of the Sheriff made no effort to reduce expenses. In fact under the 1 October 2019 budget he is getting a sizable increase. In the meantime he had approximately 20(+) vacancies closing out the 2019 Fiscal Year. So my question is where are the funds that he did not use to fill the unfilled positions? Are they not supposed to be returned to the General Fund or to replenish the reserves?

I personally believe that it is time to establish by Legislative Act a Citizens Budgetary Advisory Committee to monitor the Hernando County Budget. It is obvious to this taxpayer that the BOCC is not performing adequate oversight, given the history of this budget debacle.

- Mike Fulford

ADOPT TODAY

D#10320325 – Omega is a handsome red & white male Terrier mix, approximately 6 years old and 59 lbs. He was seen wandering around Wiscon Rd. by a Good Samaritan who spent 2 weeks gaining his trust so that he could be picked-up and brought into shelter care.

Omega has a microchip which was traced back to an owner of record, but has never been claimed. Although shy and underweight when he came in, staff and volunteers have been working hard to build his trust and weight. He is a gentle, quiet soul, looking for a warm, safe place to call home. Please stop by to meet this wonderful boy and consider giving him the home he's so deserving of. Omega is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

D#10321582 – Harper is a very friendly, sweet, chocolate female Terrier mix, approximately 43 lbs. She was found wandering in Brooksville when she was brought into shelter care. Harper loves the attention of staff and volunteers and gives kisses freely. She spends as much time as possible enjoying her kiddie pool and the company of other dogs in the spree areas. If you're looking for a “lovey-dovey” dog, Harper's your gal! She's also learning basic commands and walks well on a leash. Please stop by to meet this beautiful girl and hopefully give her a warm, safe place to call home. Harper is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

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D#10321581 – Pee Wee is a sweet, loving, white and tan male Terrier mix, approximately 36 lbs. He was found wandering in Brooksville when he was brought into shelter care. Upon intake it was noted he was very thin, dirty and flea infested. Kennel staff has worked hard to put weight on him, and he's been bathed and treated for fleas. Pee Wee is treat oriented which has worked well for him in learning basic commands. He also walks well on a leash.

Pee Wee loves the attention of staff and volunteers and is a “goof ball” out in the spree areas. He's hoping to find a new owner who has the time to give him lots of TLC in a warm, loving environment. He's ready to find his new home, so please stop by to meet this wonderful boy! Pee Wee is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

My name is Jeff Connell, and I am the co-founder of Innevape Eliquids in Hudson, Fl. I am writing you in regard to the recent unfortunate illnesses and deaths related to tainted THC cartridges and their impact on our [vaping] industry. If the proposed flavor ban were to be enacted, the potential effect would be devastating on not only the tens of thousands of adult ex-smokers/ vapers here in Florida, but also hundreds of local businesses - including our company Innevape.

This is VITAL. If our industry is diminished - or even worse - regulated out of existence, literally millions of adults that have used this life saving technology to finally get off of combustible tobacco would be left with no choice but to obtain their flavored vape products from some form of a 'Black Market', which is the most dangerous thing that could happen.

Innevape was established in 2012, and we are one of the largest eliquid manufacturers in America. We also have 2 retail locations - 1 in New Port Richey, and 1 in Spring Hill. We currently employ over 40 people in our 2 counties, and we bring in millions of dollars in revenue to our state.

We are proud members of our state advocacy group - the Florida Smoke Free Association (FSFA), and I personally speak at numerous advocacy events around the world to industry leaders as well as the governmental regulatory bodies such as the CDC and FDA. - Jeff Connell / MGRM Innevape Labs, USA

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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GUEST OPINION

Green breakthroughs are coming from an unlikely source

By Lowman S. Henry Environmentalists just got some great news.

America's power plants will emit 2.3 percent less carbon dioxide this year compared to 2018. Even better, emissions will continue falling next year, according to a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

This progress isn't the result of new environmental protections or alternative-energy breakthroughs. The credit actually belongs to natural gas firms.

These companies have harvested such massive quantities of the cheap, relatively clean-burning fuel that power plants have transitioned away from energy sources with higher emissions such as coal. The firms have also invested millions to make their drilling operations as environmentally friendly as possible.

Green activists often demonize these companies. They ought to thank them instead.

New drilling technologies, such as fracking, greatly boosted natural gas production starting in the mid-2000s.

Power plants soon began switching to this invisible fuel, which was cheaper than coal and also produces about 50 percent fewer carbon dioxide emissions.

Thanks to this transition, U.S. carbon dioxide emissions fell 8 percent between 2010 and 2017.

Natural gas firms have actively tried to cut emissions even further.

Consider Ecosphere Technologies. The company developed a new technique that employs ozone to remove contaminants from fracking water. Via ultrasound technology, Ecosphere creates tiny bubbles that kill contaminants and help disinfect water when they pop. Then, the company runs an electrical current through the fluid to break down salts.

The process helps fracking operations reuse massive quantities of water, which reduces pressure on aquifers.

It also reduces the need for using chemicals such as descaling agents and biocides.

Wasting time studying is not studying

If you want something done, give it to a busy person not someone who does little.

This observation is as true today as it was in the past.

People who complete their tasks in a timely manner are well disciplined and have learned time management.

Daydreaming is not allowed or even thought of in their daily routines. They have internalized an awareness of time that motivates them to complete the task efficiently.

These doers were often trained by their parents in completing chores around the house or shown by another role model or are self-trained.

The training process by parents optimally should start as early as possible. Putting their possessions in the proper place is an excellent place to begin. As the child matures, the work expectation should increase to complete activities promptly.

Any praise or material reward should happen only after the chore is completed correctly in a particularly stated time period.

Shoddy work or poor effort needs to be noted and cor-

DOMENICK J. MAGLIO, PH.D.

Traditional Realist rected. Lying about what they actually did for schoolwork has to be followed by a significant consequence and then a discussion. The next parental directive should review the things they did not do well the first time and firmly tell the child the way they can correct this. Noting the improvements followed by parental approval of a job well done motivates the youngsters to incorporate these positive lessons into their lives.

Obviously this takes time and effort by the parents in a harried world. Working as a family around the house is less likely with both parents working. Many families have hired people taking over the outdoor chores. Any chores

These new techniques have already benefited the environment. In Pennsylvania, for example, the amount of water reused in fracking operations ballooned from 2.6 million barrels a year in 2010 to over 22 million in 2015.

The industry's also spearheading efforts to reduce emissions of methane -- a greenhouse gas. For instance, dozens of firms have joined together to inspect their pneumatic controllers -- which regulate the level, flow, and pressure of natural gas. These controllers sometimes release small amounts of methane into the atmosphere during normal drilling operations.

Recent advancements have enabled firms to reduce -- and even eliminate -these leaks. So far, firms have replaced or retrofitted about 30,000 old "highbleed" controllers. The Environmental Partnership -- an alliance of U.S. energy firms committed to a greener industry -- led these replacements.

The industry has also made headway with new leak-detection technologies, such as optical gas imaging cameras. These devices scan large areas of natural gas infrastructure and detect the infrared signature of compounds like methane, catching leaks otherwise invisible to the human eye.

Such tools and precautions have yielded impressive results.

In Texas's Eagle Ford basin alone, methane pollution dropped 65 percent between 2011 and 2017. This occurred even as production soared 130 percent. Meanwhile, in the Appalachia basin, methane emissions from natural gas operations fell 70 percent in that same period, while production nearly quadrupled.

Though often portrayed as reckless polluters, energy firms are actually using their technical know-how to do right by the environment. And judging by the latest emissions numbers, their efforts are paying off.

Lowman S. Henry is chairman & CEO of the Lincoln Institute and host of the weekly Lincoln Radio Journal.

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Convictions and considerations

As just another messenger for God’s kingdom, I’m eternally grateful for the privilege to serve Him. We are living in an hour where the window of His grace is open and there is much to do before Christ returns. Basically, the intent of my writings is intended to inspire the reader to fill their lamps with oil and prepare their wedding gowns. This is another way of saying that I want people to know the Lord. How many individuals consider Christ as their first love and are filled with anticipation and

assigned to the child, like caring for a pet or cleaning their own room, should be carefully monitored to be sure the chore is done well.

In modern children’s lives the major work responsibility is in school, no longer at home. At first parents are eager to help with homework that comes home in the early grades to help their children start off on the right foot. At times they help too much, doing the entire assignment.

This does little to prepare their child for future homework.

The problem with homework is not the level of ability of the student to do it but the desire and will. In our “instant gratification” society too many youngsters expect things to come easily. Some of the academic material, especially science, math, literature and history, require more concentration and effort to grasp terminology and concepts than in less demanding courses.

Another major problem is most parents do not realize the child’s ability to lie by omission when a parent asks, “did you finish all your home-

work” and the child answers, “yes.” The child’s “yes” often means the part they like to do is completed but not all of it. The more difficult the task, the more likely it will be put aside for another day.

The teachers might list the times and dates the homework was not handed in to them. The student often argues that the teacher’s record book is wrong and she missed marking the assignment. The parent’s response is often to insist that their child is in their room studying for four hours each night.

The older the student gets, the more sophisticated the deviance becomes. Instead of direct falsehoods, the older student realizes it is best to turn to their acting skills. “I spend hours in my room doing homework and I still do not get it done.” Is the child actually, efficiently studying or just “wasting time studying?”

Time spent in one’s room is not indicative of the effort or work completed and comprehended. Children have been sent to the “time-out” area of their room for decades. They

go to their “safe place” to play video games, use their phones, receive messages or listen to music. Some even take a nap. This is hardly studying. Daydreaming or counting the bumps on the ceiling does not qualify as studying either. Parents need to sporadically check the student’s work to see what has been completed.

Time management is the answer to gain additional time to master one’s studies.

Studying takes focus, concentration, repetition and comprehension of specific concepts.

It takes hard work, not faking it to an authority figure.

Parents have to stop being tortured by their child with their homework. The sooner parents understand and correct the youngster’s games, the better.

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 TWO OF TWO

Occasionally we didn’t get TV Guide. I don’t know if it’s because we couldn’t afford it that week or if Mom or Dad just didn’t get to the store on time. Later, when I was old enough to go to the store by myself, I discovered that the guide always sold out real quick. There were some Saturdays when I was able to snatch up the last copy, and others when the rack was bare.

When that happened, we’d have to get a newspaper. But now and then we didn’t even have that. Nevertheless, as Sayer I had long since memorized the lineup of those three channels, which seldom to never varied during a season.

But by the fall of 1968 I had outgrown the knack of Sayer of the Shows, due to puberty.

I still looked forward to my favorite programs, now more adult shows like Star Trek and Hawaii Five-0, but I had no interest in reading the Guide.

However, all of us kids were still Changers. In fact, I distinctly remember my younger brother’s first time. One night Dad said to him, “Change the channel.” Almost in a panic, wearing his full-length pajamas and his hair still wet from his bath, he sat directly in front of the set, which was on the floor like a piece of furniture, its casing made of wood. Dad said to him, “You make a better door than a window,”—ah, I remember him telling me that many times my first few nights—and my brother scooted to the side.

Then before Dad could say it, I instructed my brother, “Don’t switch so fast. You’ll wear out the knob.” And yes, I used him as Changer many times after that, until late one Saturday morning after Roy Rogers, when it must have occurred to him that I wasn’t Dad, he told me, “Change it yourself.”

excitement to meet Him in person? I’m not trying to imply that I understand any more than anyone else, in fact, the more I learn, the more I realize I do not know. I’m just simply convinced that everyone has the opportunity to walk by faith in Jesus if they so choose.

One of the greatest revelations I’m still trying to comprehend is that anyone can live as close to the Almighty as they want. The question is, “How close do we want to be?” Actually, this is answered every moment by our own free-will.

There have been times in my life when being a messenger was discouraging as it seemed that very few were interested.

However, in these difficult times, the Lord has always graciously rekindled the joy and excitement in my heart and strengthened my spirit to continue pressing forward. On many occasions, He has spoken to me in the middle of the night and I have awakened to write down the insight He wanted me to know. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “We do not write because we want to say something, we write because we have something to say,” as, truly, there is a huge difference between our thoughts and what God wants us to relay.

His Majesty’s order of communication is designed through carefully arranged divine appointments because God always has a plan and knows what it will take to accomplish it. We Love God and accept the calling of

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But I swear that the first three numbers he ever learned to recognize were 4,5, and 12.

It was during that time when we started rebelling against Dad’s quest for entertainment.

Click click click and from a half-second of scene or a single note of theme music, recognition flashed in our brains and whoever was changing would lean back so as not to see those dots on the screen.

“Let’s try—” Dad would attempt, but we’d proclaim, “What? This is our favorite show! We want to watch this!” and stare at him like he was someone who needed to be held still with extra-long sleeves. Most of the time

a sower to spread His seeds of holy truth.

Without a burden for lost souls we will not have an urgency to pray or care about evangelism. “Jesus spoke unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me?

Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, do you love me? And he said unto him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said unto him, Feed my sheep” John 21:17.

I’ve been reminded lately that we are accountable for what we believe. Some will say, “Of course we care what God thinks and what He wants,” which leads us to another question: “How much do we care?” In Luke chapter 12, Jesus tells a story about a landowner who is planning a long journey and leaves one of his most trusted servants in charge of his affairs while he is away. The owner returns unexpectedly and is very displeased to find the servant has neglected his work, was intoxicated and had even abused some of the other servants. The punishment was decided according to what the servant knew along with his actions, as verse 48 relays so eloquently: “For to whomsoever much is given, of him much will be required.” Likewise, as we discover what God wants us to be, we are faced with deciding how far we will go and how much we will do. True, it’s not a popular subject, but every person will be held responsible for what

he’d give in and either watch with us or decide he had better things to do and left for another room or outside or whatever. We never knew exactly what he did, or what anyone could possibly think to do when such a good show was on. But sometimes he would insist on continuing his search, would point out that it was a rerun, or that the show was stupid, or if all else failed, that it was his television and he didn’t want to watch that show. When that happened we were doomed to switching past the channel or viewing a portion of the show along with bits of others while Dad endlessly evaluated all for watchability.

A decade or so later, I looked forward to tasking my own kids with those responsibilities. But by the time they were old enough, technology prevented it: remotes, and way too many channels to memorize.

they comprehended, accepted or refused.

As we search for God’s desires and seek the meaning and purpose of our lives, we will find the Lord waiting and willing to teach and lead us into His infinite wisdom and understanding. We have heard the old saying, “We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.” This indicates that our personal views have much to do with our perception, interpretation, and decisions.

These opinions, even when very sincere, mean very little because in reality, we can be sincerely wrong. God is perfect wisdom and when it comes to serving Him, it will take a relentless commitment and perseverance as we can only embrace His absolute truth according to the level we are willing to obey Him. Today let us be encouraged as we consider that, “Anybody can, everybody won’t, but somebody will.”

An excerpt from the new book, “Convictions and Considerations – Encouraging Stories for the Soul.” Discover more at: billyhollandministries.com

William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D. is a Christian minister, chaplain, and author. Discover more about his ministry at billyhollandministries.com can be contacted at P.O. Box 1394, Nicholasville, KY 40340

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