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Silva Mudd Ludwig: Happy to be 105

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The small but dynamic community of Nobleton continues to rally together to fully restore the Tri-County Community Center following extensive building and property damage due to a large fire set by vandals. Unfortunately, the center did not have fire insurance coverage.

Formerly the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary, the building was acquired by the Tri-County Community Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization and opened in January The Tri-County Community Center damaged by fire last year.

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Hernando Prep Football Roundup: Springstead rolls to 40-0 win over Lecanto

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SPRING HILL- There’s only one undefeated team left in Hernando County and they reside in Spring Hill.

Springstead continued its march towards making history and finishing the regular season undefeated, as the Eagles rolled to a 40-0 victory over Lecanto last Friday at Booster Stadium. With the victory, Springstead now improves to 7-0 on the season heading into this Friday’s matchup against Groveland South Lake.

Leading the way for Springstead on the ground was running back Tony Rahman, who rushed for 68 yards on 12 carries and scored two touchdowns in the victory for the Eagles. Also contributing to the win for Springstead was See ROUNDUP, Page14

Silva Mudd Ludwig.

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Not many people live to be 100 years old and fewer still live past that age. Silva Mudd Ludwig has beat these statistics by reaching the age of 105. On Saturday, Oct. 12 approximately fifty members of her family gathered at the home of Floyd Mudd in Nobleton to celebrate this milestone with her. Relatives came from as far away as Illinois and Indiana, representing three generations.

Silva was born in Sadler, Kentucky on Oct. 13, 1914. She was one of eight children - two girls and six boys - and is the only surviving member of her immediate family. Silva has also out-lived three husbands. An interesting fact is that she is distantly related to Dr. Samuel Mudd, the physician that operated on John Wilkes Booth’s leg after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln.

Silva displays a dry sense of humor, evident in many of her remarks.

When she was told that it was her 105th birthday, Silva said, “That’s stretching it.”

Silva once refused to ride in a horse-drawn carriage in St. Augustine because she said she had ridden on a buckboard so many times she would never sit behind a horse again.

When asked to what she attributes her longevity, she replied, “I wish somebody could tell me.”

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FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen stated “One year ago, FDLE created its genetic genealogy investigations program to help law enforcement agencies solve cold case homicides and sexual assaults.” He went on to say "Today, Florida is a national leader in using genetic genealogy as an investigative tool.” During the year that FDLE has had the genetic genealogy program they have identified 4 suspects from cold cases. Genetic genealogy uses in public genealogy DNA databases to identify possible familial matches to DNA collected in these cold cases.

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USF Forensic Anthropologist Erin Kimmerle was asked to examine bone fragment said to be the remains of Amelia Earhart, a female aviation pioneer and legend who disappear while flying around the world in 1937.

Dr. Kimmerle has become world renowned for her work identifying human remains, including those from the former Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida.

The bone fragments were found on Nikumaroro Island, Kirbati in 1940 ,three years after Mrs. Earhart disappeared.

The bones had been lost after being shipped to Fiji for further study. National Geographic archaeologist Fredrik Hiebert learned that the bone fragments were most likely in the Te Umwanibong Museum and Cultural Centre. He contacted Dr. Kimmerle to see if she could assist.

Dr. Kimmerle received several boxes with many remains. She relied on the notes of British doctor David Hoodless who had examined the remains in Fiji before they were lost to determine which of the remains to test. She found a female skull that matched the description in the doctor's notes and sent it off for DNA testing to see if it matches DNA from known relatives of Amelia Earhart.

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SIMPSON PUTS FOCUS ON BUSINESSES, WATER, CHILDREN October 15, 2019 Ana Ceballos TALLAHASSEE --- Shortly after Trilby Republican Wilton Simpson was formally elected Tuesday as Florida’s next Senate president, he characterized himself as a farmer and an entrepreneur --- and not a politician.

And with that introduction, the 53-year-old owner of an egg farm and an environmental-remediation company vowed to tackle Florida's economy with “common-sense, fiscally conservative principles” and to foster a businessfriendly environment.

“If you are a Florida business, we will do all we can to keep you here,” Simpson said. “If you are a business located in a high-tax, over-regulated, unwelcoming state --- consider moving to Florida where we believe the American Dream and the Florida Dream are one in the same.”

Simpson will succeed President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, after the November 2020 elections and will hold one of the most powerful political jobs in Florida. When he takes over the chamber, he will also oversee the Senate’s redistricting efforts following the 2020 Census..

Other issues that Simpson said he wants to tackle between 2020 and 2022 will deal with improving the quality of Florida’s water resources and helping children who are “stuck in the foster care system” and at-risk youth.

One thing he would like to see fixed in the foster care system is cutting down the waiting time for qualified parents to adopt children. He also wants to keep children from bouncing from foster home to foster home.

While Simpson recognized fixing the problems in the system are likely to be costly, he told reporters on Tuesday, it would be “more expensive not to do it.”

To accomplish those goals, he hopes to partner with First Lady Casey DeSantis, who is one of the top advisers to her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis.

This year, she has worked on a number of initiatives aimed at helping Florida children.

“I think she is going to be an outstanding partner,” Simpson said, adding that he would let her take the reins on specific initiatives and “welcome her comments and her decisions.”

Speaking to Senate Republicans, state leaders and family members, Simpson also addressed waterrelated issues such as seeing a Northern Everglades water-storage project completed because it “tackles the root cause of many of our water quality and quantity problems in the region.”

Waterways such as the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers have been plagued in recent years by toxic algae that stems, at least in part, from polluted water discharged from Lake Okeechobee.

Simpson also pointed to longdiscussed efforts to move residents onto sewer systems instead of using septic tanks.

“We also need to get serious about a septic-to-sewer program because it’s the root cause of many of our pollution problems around the state,” Simpson said.

“It is going to take resources. We need to offer incentives to local government for replacing outdated, harmful systems.”

When Simpson takes over as president, his counterpart as House speaker will be Palm Harbor Republican Chris Sprowls.

Together, Simpson and Sprowls will bring clout for the Tampa Bay region.

In September, when Sprowls was elected as the next House speaker, he said he would like to prioritize fixing “spending problems” in state government.

“We treat the state budget like it’s our own private charitable foundation to be used for the naming rights of buildings or programs,” Sprowls said. “We need to do better than this.”

Simpson vowed to work with the House in partnership, “without gridlock, animosity and stubbornness.”

“There’ll always be feisty debates. But no, there’s not going to be fighting or discord,” Simpson told reporters. “We can do all of this without discord.”

School district police force discussion pulled from workshop agenda On Oct. 15, 2019 Hernando County Schools Superintendent John Stratton made the decision to remove the school district police force discussion from the upcoming Oct. 22 school board workshop, stating that the district will continue to contract with the sheriff’s office.

Stratton released the following statement: "As Superintendent, I have made the decision to not move forward with placing the police force item on the next Board agenda. We will continue to contract with the Sheriff's Office to provide resource officers for our schools. This item will not be put forth for Board discussion at the October 22nd workshop and will not be placed on the October 22nd Board agenda for a vote.

“I greatly appreciate both the support and concerns expressed by community members for the district to establish its own police department. After weighing all the options, I feel the timing isn’t right for such a move.

“I am confident that the current arrangement will keep our schools safe while allowing the district to focus on other priorities, including our continued improvement in academic achievement and securing impact fees to help offset the cost of growth."

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Brooksville defers outside IT consult

by LISA MACNEIL lisa@hernandosun.com The Brooksville City Council concurred at the regular October 7, 2019 meeting that they would table the decision on hiring an outside consultant to guide their Information Technology (IT) decisions at the present time.

Council Member Robert Battista read a portion of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and said, “I think this is premature.

We've used the county for quite a while. We just approved a position for a technology person to be on staff. It just seems that we had a great working relationship with the county. It worked for us."

Acknowledging Hernando County Clerk of Court Doug Chorvat, who is now the head of county IT, Battista said, "I don't know that we've heard if there is not going to be a continuing relationship with county government... If they're willing to accept us for this coming year, I have no problem in staying

with them, and why go forward with (hiring a consultant) to put something on the shelf? I don't understand why we need to go out and be independent. Not at our size."

City Manager Mark Kutney explained, "There have been recommendations from some companies that we had worked with, that you probably should get a management consultant to come in and look at where you need to be in the next five years from an information technology standpoint. That's the reason why we decided to go forward with that. That doesn't mean that in the end we don't stay with the county and the clerk of the court."

"The idea is for the city to reset and figure out where it needs to go," Kutney said.

Council member Pat Brayton stated, "I don't want to spend $30,000 for a consultant to tell (the city) ‘Well this is what you ought to do in five years’ ... if that's the case, let's (hire a consultant) in three years, and we'll know where we need to be

in two years. And still get there."

Council member Betty Erhard said she didn’t disagree with Battista, but saw the potential in hiring a consultant as a catalyst for growth. Comparing her laptop to neighboring Council Member Joe Bernardini's 478 page printed agenda binder, Erhard said, "I find (the laptop) to be more effective, efficient and cost-effective, and I can do more things while you guys are talking … Sometimes it's hard to let go of the way we do things, but maybe if you let something go and try something new, it could be effective, and efficient and … think of the poor person that has to make all of these binders!"

Battista expressed his confidence in the prevailing IT management to be able to provide the rest of the council with the more-efficient laptops. "But I do take some solace in the fact that county government is going with the clerk of the court to run their computer system... so if they're happy with that… as long as they’re willing to accept us ...

I don't see the urgency to (hire a consultant) right now."

At the request of Mayor William Kemerer, Chorvat spoke to the council, but stated that he “does not have a dog in this fight,” and wants what’s right for the city of Brooksville, and will continue to support the city if that is their decision.

Council Member Joe Bernardini asked Chorvat if it was his practice to continually keep abreast of changes in technology and update systems accordingly. Chorvat answered in the affirmative, mentioning the council’s agenda packages as an example. “We have a software package that puts it together, we’ve been doing that since 2008 … the agenda is created, it creates the minutes, and it also creates the live feed for the video.”

When Kemerer asked Chorvat if combining the city’s IT with the county was causing additional difficulty to the county, Chorvat said, “No. We’re learning just as you are, so it would actually be benefitting everybody because we

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).

Device – Two students using a vape pen on the school bus – One student received School Discipline, one student received a Juvenile Civil Citation – 2019-33077. o Challenger K-8 – Found Property – 2019-33088.

Friday 10/11 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS

Wednesday 10/9

• Deputies responded to:

• Deputies responded to:

o Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling – District 2/Zone 4 – The suspect entered a residence and took a $100 bill from the victim – Arrest/Male – 2019-33286.

o Possession of HGH and Paraphernalia – District 1/ Zone 9 – Two individuals passed out in a vehicle, at the gas pumps – Media Release forthcoming – 2019-32823. o Stolen Vehicle - District 2/ Zone 5 – F-350 stolen from the driveway – Active investigation – 2019-32809. o Lewd/Lascivious Molestation/Battery - District 1/ Zone 3 – Active investigation – 2019-32925.

• Schools: o Central High – Missing Juvenile – Student left the campus – Active investigation – 2019-32842.

Thursday 10/10 Deputies responded to: o Commercial Burglary – District 1/Zone 6 – Active investigation – 2019-33076. o Residential Burglary - District 1/Zone 5 – Active investigation – 2019-33183. o Missing Adult - District 1/ Zone 3 – Female/55 YOA – Active investigation – 201933167. o Sexting/Alleged Child Abuse - District 2/Zone 5 – Active investigation – 2019-33182, 2019-33189, and 2019-33193.

• Schools: o Fox Chapel Middle – Information/School Threat – Student threatened other students – School Discipline – 2019-33095. o Weeki Wachee High – Possession of Cannabis Concentrate – Student was caught placing a vape device that contained cannabis concentrate, into a locker – Arrest – 2019-33098. o Nature Coast Technical – Possession of Vaping Device – Student using a vape pen in the restroom – Juvenile Civil Citation – 2019-33112. o Nature Coast Technical – Possession of Vaping

o Residential Burglary/Battery/ Criminal Mischief/Trespass – District 2/Zone 6 – The suspect made arrangements to meet with his ex-girlfriend outside of her home so he could give her a television.

The victim told the suspect she didn’t want the television and went back inside. A short time later the suspect kicked in the front door, causing damage throughout the residence – Active Investigation – 201933300. o Domestic Battery – District 2/ Zone 5 – Suspect threatened another individual in the house with a screwdriver.

Suspect, who was drunk, then scratched the victim – Arrest/ Male – 2019-33278. o Grand Theft Auto – District 1/Zone 7 – The victim asked the suspect to work on her 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.

After making the repairs, the suspect drove off in the vehicle without the owner’s consent.

Vehicle was recovered in Pasco County – Active Investigation – 2019-33291. o Missing Juvenile/Interference with Child Custody – District 1/Zone 5 – Child recovered – Active Investigation – 201933338. o Child Neglect – District 2/ Zone 7 – Active Investigation – 2019-33420. o Traffic Stop/Narcotics Investigation – District 2/ Zone 4 – During a traffic stop, a deputy located numerous drugs in the driver’s vehicle to include 7.61 grams of Heroin, methamphetamine, methadone and various other drugs – Arrest/Female – 201933391. o Narcotics/Exposure of Sexual Organs – District 2/ Zone 1 – Reports were received of a woman walking along Osowaw Boulevard who was partially nude.

Upon contact, a search of the woman’s purse found an Alprazolam tablet and paraphernalia – Arrest/Female

– 2019-33467. o Burglary Conveyance – District 2/Zone 6 – Victim was reviewing video surveillance when he saw an individual enter his unlocked vehicle.

Nothing was taken from the vehicle – Active Investigation – 2019-33465. o Felony Domestic Battery/ Violation of Drug Offender Probation – District 1/Zone 8 – A couple got into a verbal argument that turned physical.

During the argument the suspect pushed the female victim and then stuck her in the face – Arrest/Male – 201933529.

• Schools: o There was ‘No School’ on Friday.

Monday and Weekend 10/1210/14 • Deputies responded to: o Trafficking in Methamphetamine/Possession of Marijuana/Possession of Paraphernalia – District 2/ Zone 4 - Deputies responded to Suspicious Vehicle in a driveway, with a male passed out behind the wheel – Deputies located a scale on the floorboard, 21.23 grams of methamphetamine, and .34 grams of marijuana – Arrest/ Male – 2019-33535. o Grand Theft Auto - District 2/Zone 4 – Ex-boyfriend borrowed the car in September, was supposed to return it by 10-10-19 – Suspect also has active Hernando County warrant – 2019-33568. o Commercial Burglary District 12/Zone 1 – Active investigation – 2019-33544. o Missing Adult - District 2/ Zone 1 – Active investigation – 2019-33564. o Information - District 1/Zone 3 – Active investigation – 201933643. o Commercial Burglary District 1/Zone 7 – Front glass door smashed/Cash register stolen – Active investigation – 2019-33655. o Attempted Sexual Battery - District 2/Zone 5 – Active investigation – 2019-33627.

• Schools: o Pine Grove Elementary – Juvenile Pick-Up Order/FTA – Student/Arrest – 2019-33551. o Weeki Wachee High – Possession of Cannabis under 20 Grams – Student – NTA and School Discipline – 201933543. o Moton Elementary – School

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Threat – Statements made by student – Threat assessment completed – School discipline – 2019-33557.

Tuesday ·

Deputies responded to:

o Grand Theft Auto – District 1/Zone 1 – 2011 Ford Escape – Active investigation – 201933660. o Structure Burglary - District 1/Zone 2 – Approximately 275 pigeons stolen over the course of a week – Pigeons valued at $20,000 – Active investigation – 2019-33669. o Domestic Battery/ Strangulation/False Imprisonment/Tamper w/ Witness - District 1/Zone 5 – Boyfriend accused girlfriend of cheating and then began beating her – Arrest/Male – 2019-33774.

o Vehicle Burglary - District 1/Zone 5 – Suspect entered and rummaged through three vehicles on the property – Active investigation – 201933785.

o Near Drowning - District 2/ Zone 4 – Female/20 Months Old – Two older children removed the pool fence, the baby unlocked the slider and entered the pool area, subsequently falling into the pool – Older children saw her and remover her from pool – Baby was transported to Bayonet Point and then to All Children’s for precautionary reasons – Baby is expected to make a full recovery – DCF notified – 2019-33765. ·

Schools:

o Parrott Middle – Possession of Vaping Device – Student – Citation – 2019-33719.

will be available and help with that process should you choose to approve this agenda item …”

Kutney added background information to the council regarding the city’s prior relationship with the county IT staff, “One of the concerns I expressed before, when it was county IT, was that county IT seemed to want to take a position of telling us what to do, and having us adhere to their standards as it related to procurement of computers… and that alarmed me because there is no way that this city could keep up financially being with being on that kind of schedule…

“It was acute when we had a lot of computers when we disbanded the police department, and thought we could put them back into service and IT … told us we needed to get rid of them. ” Kemerer wrapped up the discussion by saying, “We’re still not really growing, so we need to marshall our resources. I’d rather see it going into new technology, versus going into a consultant.”

Tampa Bay Extreme Adventure Course agreement back to drawing board

by LISA MACNEIL lisa@hernandosun.com At the October 8, 2019 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the commission did not vote on the ground lease agreement with Tampa Bay Extreme Adventure Course. The applicant, Paul Kent will review the options suggested at the meeting.

Kent, described himself as “the person in charge” of the Tampa Bay Extreme Adventure Course or TBEAC. Kent’s company reopened the former TreeUMPH! Park in April of 2019.

The initial plan was a 5 year lease with two 5 year options, with the option to negotiate a purchase of the land, which was stated is more likely a goal of the establishment.

The initial proposal for the property lease was: Year 1: $12,000 Year 2: $24,000 Year 3: $24,000 Year 4: $24,000 Year 5: 5% over year 4, and subsequent incremental increases every year.

Kent stated that he was “excited about the agreement” and added that TBEAC’s obligation would result in a more affordable cost structure to visitors of the park, which is a potential contribution to its success.

Commissioner John Allocco expressed concern about the lease agreement; “I thought the goal was that we wanted this to get out of the hands of the county, and into the private sector.”

Kent stated that he would rather operate on owned land versus leased land or private-public agreements, based on his other establishments in Arizona and New Jersey.

Allocco asked if the lease agreement was necessary.

Kent answered, “We need to make sure we’re at a sustainable revenue model to make it (worth buying the property) … if it takes us five more years to get to that point, then See ADVENTURE Page 4

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Jeep trails and off road obstacles for the fairgrounds?

By Robert Helde rob@hernandosun.com

The operations manager for the Hernando County Fairgrounds, Richard Clements, spoke to the Brooksville City Council (city) on Oct. 7, 2019 regarding the establishment of a new attraction to the Hernando County Fair. The attraction in question was referred to as “Jeep Trails” and would be aimed at street legal off-road vehicles with a focus on rock crawling and moderately challenging obstacles. One of Clements’ stated goals is to raise money for the Hernando County first responders, and as such plans to give ten percent of profit to the first responders of Hernando County.

The intention would be to have groups of ten drivers at a time with a trail-boss going at the same time, finding their own way over or around obstacles. Some of the obstacles will be kept near the Fairground parking for better viewing while maintaining spectator safety. These obstacles would be a swinging bridge, and teeter totter. The swinging bridge has a capacity of ten thousand (10,000) pounds, well above the weight of an average jeep or similar off-roader.

Clements told the council, “What we’re doing is something that is difficult to try and do a template, because I can’t find anything like this anywhere.”

He continued, “I did get some pictures here, of different things around, around the country. But mostly Jeep clubs are telling me what they would like to see… It’s about an eighty minute ride without any obstacles. Even though it’s not that much land it’s the twists and turns and this and that.”

Clements continued, “We do have some, some obstacles, one of them is, certain time of year it’s really wet back there, we’re not trying to make it a mud thing… we want dry rocks so people don’t fall and hurt themselves.”

Clements stated “So logistically I haven’t got everything laid out, but I do have photographs of some of the different obstacles that will go into that type of thing. Parks and Rec with Christie Williams, they’re on board with helping and doing some of the events and different things.

I look forward, hoping, to working with your Parks and Rec here on the same thing... It could be open for different events throughout the year… Which would be a great attraction to our

city and our area, and it’s something we could add to the fair as we go...”

Rather than turning immediately to the city or county for funding, Clements assists in securing sponsors to pay for the additions.

Clements closed his prepared speech and the mayor requested clarification on what the “trail” is. Clements explained that while the additional obstacles had not been added yet, there were no trees removed to create the trail.

Stating, “...So when you’re in there, you really don’t know where you’re at.”

During Clements’

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Commissioner John Mitten said, “There are several dynamics; there’s a tourism dynamic, there’s an economic development dynamic, there’s a historic dynamic and then there is a tax dynamic…” Mitten also expressed concern for the potential long-term lease versus purchase, and said he would like to see an escalation of terms on years four and five at the least.

Champion concurred that the escalation of terms would be an incentive to purchase.

“We definitely want you to succeed in Hernando County. We think you’re an asset to Hernando County, but I would like to… see the decision tree go faster.

We don’t want to own (the property.)”

Kent said that initially there was a price stated in the agreement, however, given the timeframe, there was no way to know what the property would be valued at in five years, so it was removed.

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I’m ok with that.”

Commissioner Steve Champion cautioned Kent, “We’re all business people (on the commission) … the problem is that doesn’t even pay the taxes on this property. What incentive would you have to buy it? I’m okay with a year or two … but we want you to buy the property, we want you to pay taxes on it.

The problem is you’re not paying taxes on it, you’re going to pay (the county) $1000.00 a month. That’s just not fair to the taxpayers. It’s just not a responsible thing to do.”

Champion added that the 36-acre property couldn’t be rented at $1000 a month “to put cows on.”

Pianta countered, “We know what didn’t work, so taking this parcel that we have invested in, and we’ve got a company that is bringing us tourists, and bringing us an adventure theme to our ‘Adventure Coast’ … I believe in this company. I believe their goal is to buy the land.” She went on to include the investors in the company and express their concerns, previously stated by Kent.

Champion maintained that he is in favor of selling the property entirely, skeptical that any company would purchase the property when they could lease for $1000 a month.

description of the trail, he explained that there would be a rest stop with food vendors at the animal shelter and was hopeful there could be a symbiotic relationship which would help find more pets homes.

He then described the trail, winding back over to the fairgrounds area to the swinging bridge, about 30 feet long and about two feet off the ground.

Additionally Clements added, “Then there’s an area over on the other side of the fairgrounds which will be more for people who don’t want their jeep scratched or they just want to try something.”

Clements explained,

to be used was “incorporated” to which Clements responded that the land was controlled by animal services and that he would need to investigate further.

Council Member Robert Battista expressed concern that the fairgrounds expansion with the Jeep Trail would encroach on city property. He explained that if it is city property, an additional layer of formality would be introduced such as insurance. Steve Goldwin with the Development Department stepped in and clarified that the language of the document allowing the use of the land would need to change to “Not everything will be accommodate this use. This open all year. We’re hoping would require the initiation that May after our fair of a rezoning for this area. would be our kick-off.

According to Goldwin, It would be a three day Clements will need to comevent Friday, Saturday, and municate further with the Sunday with music and a county who will then need jeep show- different things. to coordinate with the city.

Then the rest of the year Mayor William Kemerer would just be trail-riding.” clarified that there is no “It’s going to be unique, city land involved in the very unique,” said Clemmatter. Kemerer closed the ents. agenda item by saying to Some adjustments have Clements “Sounds like you to be made to allow the fire have your work cut out for department to have access you.” and a fence has been estabIf all goes to Clements’ lished at the perimeter to plan, Brooksville may have comply with the Brooksit’s own off-road obstacle ville Building Department course at the Hernando Council Member Robert County Fairgrounds.

Battista asked Clements whether or not the land

City applies for grant to update playground equipment at Tom Varn Park

(STAFF REPORT)

The city of Brooksville is looking to update the playground at Tom Varn Park. The current wooden structures were constructed in 1990 for around $50,000 and have no doubt entertained countless children in its nearly 30 years of use. Approximately 1,700 community volunteers helped to construct the 10,000 square foot playground over the course of approximately 5 days. The project was sponsored through the generous support of the Jr. Service League.

The city explains that due to the natural aging progression of wooden play structure

many of the features are unrepairable/ unreplaceable and do not meet current Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards. As elements of the playground deteriorate that have been removed.

The city is now seeking a grant Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) to replace the playground structures. The replacement cost is $150,000. The city has budgeted this expenditure in FY 2020-2021 budget.

The grant would reimburse 75% of the playground cost. City council approved the grant application during consent agenda approval on Oct. 7, 2019.

Fourth phase of sewer rehabilitation underway in city of Brooksville of operations and reduce system strain.

Additionally, if left untreated, the greater water volume could cause sewage to Alan Schaffer with Cardno Engineering backflow up past the manhole covers into presented to the Brooksville City Council the street. Sources of water inflow and on Monday Oct. 7, 2019 explaining Phase infiltration include cracks in pipes, faulty IV of the Sewer Rehabilitation Project. manhole covers, and connection points Portions of the city’s sanitary waste lines to homes. Reasons to correct the inflow were constructed as early as 1928 with and infiltration problem is to reduce continued expansion between 1958 and the amount of water flowing through 1968. waste-water treatment facilities.

Schaffer commented with a somewhat “In the city... most of our I&I is caused bemused tone, “Actually the older systems by rainfall, we have very clay soils and back in ‘28 are in better shape than newer the water doesn’t percolate… sideways in systems back from... ‘58 to’68.” many areas and water finds its way into The most recent project focused on these pipes,” commented Schaffer. refreshing the sewers, of which this is Phase III of the project ended with the fourth phase, began in 2004. The roughly 80 percent of Brooksville’s sewer intention of the project is to assess and system having been video inspected repair the underground pipes, manholes, and roughly 30 percent of Brooksville’s and connection points. The assessment sewers having been repaired. This phase portion of the project consisted of smoke cost approximately $2,500,000 with some testing followed by video observation. Up cost reduction coming from the city of to the writing of this article, roughly 52 Brooksville acting as the contractor and miles of pipelines have been examined via using Cardno Engineering to manage the CCTV video recording. project. This decision allowed the city to “We have um, assessed the pipelines in focus on their own bottom line and maxia method that would categorize the worst mize value. defects to the best defect… if there is such The repair method used for the four foot a thing as a best defect,” Schafer stated. sewer mains is the installation of cured in One of the main focuses of the project place structural fiberglass pipes into the is to prevent the overworking of sewage existing clay pipes. The Cured In Place treatment facilities by reducing inflow Pipe (CIPP) has an expected lifespan of from storm runoff and infiltration from 50 years. Additionally, several manholes ground water. This will lower the cost were updated and repaired as well as

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many smaller sewage lines which received similar treatment. Some point excavation was necessary; however, Cardno took measures to limit the use of excavation to only the absolutely necessary locations.

At locations where it was less costly than excavation, and the pipe diameter was too small for the continuous liner, sectional liners were used. Additionally, cleanout fittings were added to residences to aid the city in rapidly determining if the problem is on the city’s end or the homeowner’s.

GPS was used during phase III to locate 731 manholes. This data was used to update the GIS mapping of Brooksville’s sewers. The cost per foot of pipe repaired was $50, $56 including cost of project management.

“So when the bids were done; we had five bid groups and then each of them had a ‘not to exceed’ dollar amount... There was a long list of pay items that pay was already determined through the bid process and the contractor got paid for just what he used.”

Phase IV, when completed, will have inspected all of Brooksville’s sewer pipes and repaired the worst 50 percent. Proposed as part of the fourth phase 26,290 open trench and cured in place repairs will be made; 300 point excavation, lateral, and other repairs will be made; 380 cleanout fittings will be installed; and 95 manholes will be repaired. Phase IV is precisely targeted at the worst of the

remaining defects by use of the video observations. Two prerequisite tasks exist.

These tasks are to update the construction plans as they are more than five years old, and to obtain a construction loan or grant.

The construction plan updates are also set to include segments with recent maintenance issues.

When Schafer asked for questions at the end of the presentation, Mayor William Kemerer asked, “...or did you video all the sewer lines in the city?”

Schafer responded, “Yes, we videoed all the sewer lines that were accessible.”

Kemerer interjected, “Accessible?”

Schaffer responded, “Because there might be a break in that manhole that we can’t get a camera through.”

“We’re going in and fixing all those point repairs, so that we can go in and video more, and then we’ll do a find and fix at that same time,” Schafer continued.

Mayor Kemerer asked for a work schedule, or a schedule predicting how long the areas will last without intervention.

Schaffer responded, “That would be a difficult thing to determine, we know it’s not going to get better on its own… if there’s no new construction in the area then it shouldn’t necessarily get much worse.”

As part of the consent agenda, the Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Phase IV task order passed 5-0.

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2012.

Located at 28444 Forbes Street, the center serves Citrus, Hernando and Sumter counties in Central Florida.

“The fire caused so much damage,”said Dorrie Lewis, president of the Tri-County Community Association. “We lost the roof, the kitchen, our extensive library and so much more,” she said.

The center plays an important role in Nobleton. It is registered Voting Precinct No. 1 for Hernando County, functions as a declared Hernando County Disaster Shelter when necessary and is a part of N.E.P.P (Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Program); as well as C.E.R.T. (Certified

Emergency Response Team).

Since its opening, the center has been the beating heart of the Nobleton community, offering scheduled activities and social events (weekly quilt, knit and crochet groups, bingo twice a week, coffee socials, card groups, movie night etc.). The Center maintains a food pantry for the needy and a large, free library.

The association also holds an annual Christmas party, an ice cream social and provides food baskets at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

In January, the Nobleton Men's Group puts on a Chili supper; hosts a pancake breakfast in February and a spaghetti dinner in March.

Through fundraising, generous donations

and the endless sweat equity hours of countless volunteers, the Center is now partially open for programs and activities.

But restorative costs have been high. To date, approximately $50,000 has been spent on its renovation; with another $15,000 needed to complete the repairs.

“It’s only because of our dedicated supporters and volunteers that we have come this far,” said Dorrie. “But we need more help and more volunteers, so please consider assisting us.”

To raise the much needed extra funds, the center will be hosting a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 and from 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. The community center's roof has been partially repaired butmore funds are required to 2, 2019. Normal activicompletely finish the project. ties at the center will be suspended from Friday, Oct 25 through Sunday, Nov. 3 in order to prepare for the event.

“We are so heartened by the generosity of our community,” Dorrie explained. “So many high quality goods have been donated already to help us reach our goal.”

The association still has a long way to go before it can become fully operational. The roofing and soffit needs completion as well as insulation and drywall work.

“We are hoping that local businesses might step up and help support us here,” said Dorrie.

“We are so near yet so far in getting our community center back.”

To volunteer, or to send items for the yard sale, contact Dorrie Lewis at 352-587-4818.

For cash donations, visit https://www. gofundme.com/tricounty-community-center

Drywall supplies are needed to complete the next phase of resoration.

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.

A question and answer session will follow and guests are encouraged to prepare their questions ahead of time.

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• Hot meal will be served • Reserve your spot today • Limited Seating • Doors open at 4:45 PM

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When Key West goes nuts

Glass art created by local veterans featured at Morean Arts Center Exhibit opening Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

Flamboyant reveler in full carnival dress at Fantasy Fest 2017.

Fantasy Fest 2019 begins Oct. 18 to Oct. 27

By SUE QUIGLEY HERNANDO SUN

Fantasy Fest is an annual 10-day party in paradise for grown-ups and this year is special in honour of its 40th Anniversary.

Started in 1979 by a small group of Key West locals, the party was created to bring visitors to the island during what was a typically quiet, but beautiful season.

It worked. Fantasy Fest has grown every year since its inception and is now the wildest extravaganza around. Flamboyant revelers from around the globe bring their creativity and imagination as they descend upon Key West each year in October for costuming, parades, libations and fun.

It's the annual spell when Key West goes nuts – hosting thousands of thirsty spectators, more flashing than at Mardi Gras and some imaginatively-placed dabs of body paint.

It also generates about $30 million in revenue to the island chain.

Naturally, there is a code of conduct. The Key West Tourist Development Association and the Key West Police Department welcome everybody to the celebration but will apply some rules of conduct.

Cover-ups are encouraged to avoid illegal exposure on public property and on all city streets outside the designated “Fantasy Zone."

With so much drinking and so many boisterous crowds, you'd think plenty of Fantasy Festers would wind up in jail but it’s not so. Key West on a party weekend is probably quieter than Brooksville with just a few over-imbibers or

others detained for disorderly conduct or disturbing the peace.

Fantasy Fest usually attracts 70,000-80,000 spectators about this time in October. This year, it features some pretty weird-sounding events, like the Painted Petting Zoo with Glitter, a Coral Head Blues Fest, Royal Coronation, a Havana Cabana Pool Party, Bahama Village Goombay Festival in the historic village neighbourhood, a Zombie Bike Ride, Smokin’ Tuna Walking Dead Contest and the annual Toga Party at Sloppy Joe's (Hemingway's bar and a national heritage landmark, of all things).

Where else can happy hour start at 8 a.m.? Where else but at Key West's Fantasy Fest can you walk the streets with a plastic glass of booze? Outdoor boozing is as normal as one gabbing on a cell phone in Key West.

Between the body paint and booze, Fantasy Fest could be a county com-

missioner's worst nightmare but in Key West, the festival is welcomed as a chance for local exhibitionists to blow off steam at the end of another hurricane season and to rub elbows (or whatever) with scantily-clad tourists.

The decadent and frivolous event culminates with the Fantasy Fest Parade, a two-hour show of painted flesh, outlandish floats and partying goes on until about 5 a.m.

Hosted by Bud Light, the parade winds through world-famous Duval Street from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.

Duval, which locals boast is the "longest street coast to coast," is in reality just under two miles long, features 75 of Key West's 500 bars and 37 art galleries, anchored at the Gulf by Sloppy Joe's bar and speakeasy, and near the Atlantic by gay bar La Te Da. Lavishly decorated floats and costumed revelers entertain tens of thousands of spectators in

the event. With this year's theme of “In Tune But Off Key: Celebrating 40 Years of Fantasy" theme, expect to enjoy a visual symphony by parade floats, walking groups, and ever biking groups.

The Bud Light Fantasy Fest Parade route begins in Woodstock in all its Rock N Roll glory (the end of Southard Street) travels through Disco, Punk, New Wave, Bubblegum Pop, and Gangster Rap before making its way to the musical mix we are listening to today. Be prepared to Twist and shout, do the Loco-Motion, do the Dougie, perform the Macarena and most definitely moonwalk the night away! The parade kicks off at 7 PM on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Visit fantasyfest.com for where to play, stay, eat and drink and shop.

If you can’t make it to Key West this year, dates for the 2020 Fantasy Fest will be Oct. 16 through Oct. 25.

St. Petersburg, FL (November 9, 2019) – In recognition of Veteran’s Day and for the month of November The Morean Glass Studio in downtown St. Petersburg will host an exhibit of glass art created by local military veterans. The glass art was created through Operation: Art of Valor, a community-based arts partnership with the James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital (JAHVH) which is a Creative Forces: National Endowment for the Arts clinical site. The public is invited to participate in the exhibit’s opening reception on Saturday, November 9 from 5 to 9 pm.

Since the Operation: Art of Valor program was launched in March of 2018, over 20 Veterans have had the opportunity to learn about glassblowing and other techniques for making glass art. The Master Glass Artisans of the Morean Glass Studio lead teams of program participants through structured, hand-on learning that focuses on improving cognition, social interaction, physical dexterity, teamwork and confidence.

First established as the St. Petersburg Art Club 102 years ago, the Morean Arts Center has been committed to serving and connecting the community to arts. tExposure to the arts and the conscious exploration of creativity empower participants with new tools for self-expression and result in enhanced awareness and emotional intelligence. It is our honor to facilitate the creative learning process for those who have served our country,” said Howayda Affan, Executive Director Morean Arts Center.

The glass blowing process often requires that artists work in synchronization to execute a piece. Many of the creations in the exhibit reflect the collaborative design and team work of the artists.

Program co-founder and veteran Chris Stowe saw the potential benefits of bringing the art of glassblowing to veterans. He completed an intensive 13-week glassblowing course made possible through an art therapy grant from a military Wounded Warrior nonprofit. “From that moment, I could see how the creative process, the discipline and teamwork required to achieve success, were all beneficial to other veterans,” he said.

“With the support and partnership of the JAHVH, the Art of Valor program has quickly developed into a structured course with a curriculum consisting of six levels of instruction,” said Morean Glass Studio Manager Matt Piepenbrok.

“While it is important to note that these programs are not considered therapy, they serve as a critical opportunity for continued self-expression through the arts outside of clinical care.

Having a place where veterans can connect through experience and collaborate artistically has proven to be beneficial to program participants. While the Morean Arts Center is proud to be part of an initiative that serves military patients, veterans and the community, the glassblowing program is just the beginning.

“We are exploring the design of programs that would use photography, clay and other creative materials to achieve similar benefits,” explained Affan. “This work is aligned with our mission of connecting the entire community to art and our legacy of accessibility to art.”

Bodypainting contest outside Sloppy Joe's bar restaurant on Duval Street.

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Just another weekend in Hernando County:

Racing Cardboard Boats and Weiner Dogs

by ROCCO MAGLIO & LISA MACNEIL

Over in Hernando Beach, the races were on last Saturday. Cardboard boat races that is. They don’t go too fast, but sometimes the paddlers can get a good clip going. It’s certainly entertaining to watch the creatively designed homemade boats race around the Gulf canal at Hernando Beach Marina. A little further inland, a different sort of racing was taking place involving dogsno not the type that Florida voters banned last November.

It was Marker 48’s annual Wiener Dog Races, but they didn’t discriminate as all types of dogs were given a chance to show their speed. There were small, medium and large dog races before the highly anticipated wiener dogs took center stage.

ABOVE LEFT: Cardboard RIverboat set to race. ABOVE: Cardboard boats start their heat. LEFT: Macey participated in the wiener dog races in her doggy wheelchair.

More on the Cardboard Boat Races…

On Saturday October 12, 2019 the seventh annual Hernando Beach Cardboard Boat Race was held at the Hernando Beach Marina. This is an annual event and it is well attended. The cardboard boats ranged from simple designs that are little more than a water tight box to an ornate steamboat with a paddle wheel.

Marina manager, Bill Jay, closes the marina to host the cardboard boat race. The proceeds from the cardboard boat race fund the Hernando Beach Marine Safety Support Group which promotes marine safety and education.

This means on a Saturday none of the boats in the marina can be rented and boats stored at the marina cannot be accessed. Although it’s not business as usual for the marina, there are few complaints since the cause the event benefits is important for the area.

Many folks showed up to cheer for people they did not know. The children received tremendous cheers as they raced. The races are exciting since there is always the chance the boats will sink or See RACES, Page 20

ALERT: Wiener dog cultural appropriation!

(Winner of the large dog wiener races)

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Upcoming Event Previews

Everything that will get you out and about...

2ND ANNUAL GOOD NEIGHBOR TRAIL BIKE RIDE SUNDAY, OCT. 20, 2019 7:30 AM

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 conConnecting historic Brooksville to the Withlacooch- verted railroad track. Route ee State Trail, the Good Neighbor Trail is a joy for cy- Options: clists. Ten miles long, this scenic urban greenway joins • 100 miles - Century the 46-mile long Withlacoochee State Trail. Its Russell - The full distance on the Street Park trail head includes the 1885 Train Depot Good Neighbor Trail and and Countryman One-Room Schoolhouse Museums, as the Withlacoochee Trail. well as a gazebo, picnic area and restrooms. Join us for • 60 miles - Metric Century the Brooksville Good Neighbor Trail Bike Ride as we - To the Inverness Caboose celebrate the completion of the Brooksville section of on the Withlacoochee Trail the Florida Coast to Coast Trail! Our ride begins at the • 36 miles - Half-Metric Historic Brooksville Train Depot located at 70 Russell Century - To the Withlacoochee Trail plus 9 miles and back • 21 miles - Quarter Century - To the Withlachoochee Trail and Back 80 Russell St, Brooksville, FL 34601-3704 Certificates awarded upon completion.

Register at www.gntbikeride.com

THE COOTER FESTIVAL - NWEEKEND OCT. 24-27, 2019 - DEPOT DISTRICT 286 N. APOPKA AVE. INVERNESS

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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.

The festival will take place October 25 – 27, 2019 at Whispering Pines City Park. More room at the spacious park translates to more fun. The festival’s three days of live music, carnival, 80+ vendors and food trucks are a perfect fit at the 290-acre park. The

lush park provides a perfect backdrop to this emerging music festival with ample space for festivalgoers and highlights one of the County’s top attractions.

Today, festival organizers estimate 10,000-12,000 attendees will visit over the weekend. Planned are several large carnival rides, food trucks and live music all three days that requires a large outdoor venue to accommodate this rising festival.

The event kicks off on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. vendors and carnival rides.

Enjoy live performances

by Peace of Woodstock and Come Back Alice. Satur-

day, October 26, 2019 starts at 11 a.m. and don’t miss live music throughout the day by acts such as the Contenders, Humans in Disguise and Fleetwood Max. Sunday, October 27, 2019 starts at 12:00 p.m.

with the wildly popular Cooterween and live music in the afternoon by Band 4Play and Leesburg Blues Brothers.

Free admission and free parking. Event subject to change, and no rain date.

Weekly Classes at WellCome Om Integral Healing & Education Center

4242 Lake in the Woods Dr.; Spring Hill

352-600-4242

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

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

Order tickets at eventbrite.com or pay at the door

Home Cooked & Restaurant Contest

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

Meditation Saturdays Every Saturday 2-3PM Join in an incredible meditative experience.

Each week, we will be journeying somewhere new and unlocking new practices and deeper levels of meditation. Saturday 10/19/2019: Body Scan Meditation: Deepen the connection to your body and energy as you are slowly guided to connect with, feel into, breathe into, and scan your body.

Be EMPOWERED No-Cost Youth Workshops for Middle School/High School ages When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm Where: The Heal Building on campus at 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34607.

Description: Be Empowered is a no-cost group with a focus for students to tackle the tough choices they face every day. By learning some great coping skills through weekly workshops and making some new friends, the hope is that Empowered kids

• 80 Acre Shooting Facility • Clubhouse • Skeet Trap & Five Stand Range • IDPA • USPSA • Silhouette • CMP Rifle • Precision Pistol • Action Rifle • Bowling Pin • Archery • Youth Programs • Cowboy Action Shooting ® • SASS • 4H Shotgun & Rifle

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Try Out Your Favorite Shotgun at Our Fine Skeet, Trap and Five Stand Range

GUN & KNIFE SHOW AT THE CLUB

October 26 & 27, 2019

Saturday 9AM-4PM, Sunday 9AM to 3PM ADMISSION: $6.00 Will be held at the Hernando Sportsmans Club on US19, 9.5 miles north of HWY 50: 16121 Commercial Way (US-19); Brooksville, Fl. 34614 BUY - SELL - TRADE • OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The gun show will feature all types of new, used, and antique firearms, knives, and related accessories for sale.

For info call 352-597-9931

www.hernandosportsmansclub.com

Cost: Adult admission tickets are $6 at door, with children 16 and under admitted free with adult. Free parking. Food and beverages available for purchase.

who have a safe space and improved communication with adults are encouraged to tackle obstacles and bring some “OM” to their life as well as spread good vibes and acceptance to others.

Weight and Wellness Workshops for Adults and Teens When: Wednesdays, 6-7 pm Where: The Nurture building on campus at 4242 Lake in the Woods Dr. Spring Hill, FL 34607 Description: Weekly workshops designed to be a private, interactive group of individuals who want to create lifestyle goals and stay on track. Facilitated by Diane Friedberg, wellness coordinator this gives a weekly accountability as well as positive reinforcement to healthy changes as reducing weight and focusing on your individual wellness is the goal. Cost for this service range from discounted monthly and multi-class rate packages or a drop in rate for single classes.

Hernando Youth Orchestra Performance Sunday Oct. 20; 2 PM – 3 PM Join Us for A Free Community Performance

by Hernando’s Talented Youth!

The Hernando Youth Orchestra is comprised of student musicians, ages 6-18, playing timeless masterpieces by Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, Strauss, Rossini, Haydn and others. The group was founded by Maestro John St. John in 2007 and currently has about 25 musicians participating. The group has several state champion musicians in its ranks and has recently been recognized by 100+ Women Who Care of the Nature Coast for its exceptional service to our community.

Admission is Free

Conscious Cooking: Elements of Life Earth Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM Conscious cooking with confidence starts with the basics. What are the essential ingredients and techniques you need in the kitchen? In this series, we will explore these topics in depth to provide you with the tools you need to cook with intuition for improved health and wellness.

Earth - The Summation of Water, Sun, Air, Fire, Metal and Space During our “Earth” class, taste and learn to make foods that balance your energies and help you feel calm.

Cost: $25 per seat Information and education taught by a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh and Macrobiotic Lifestyle Wellness Coach, Diane Friedberg.

Just Poets Writing Club at WellCome OM Calling all Poets and Poetry Fans! “Just Poets” is a group whose members have a love of Poetry.

We share our own work as well as that of established authors. We provide feedback and support, have presentations and display framed poetry at the City Hall Art Gallery every three months. We welcome all the many voices our community embodies and always look forward to new friends. It is the Write Place. Just Poets group meets every 2nd Thursday of the Month at 3:00- 5:00 pm at WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center located at 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34607.

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How's the weather?

BY STEVE NORRIS HERNANDO SUN

Thursday is actually looking like the best day in our forecast with partly sunny skies and 85 degrees.

Clouds increase from Friday through Sunday and there will be a threat of scattered showers each day. Our weather pattern will stay about the same through the 23rd but a strong cold front is expected to move in around the 24th and bring an increase in thunderstorms. Cooler air will follow this front and I expect our low temperatures to drop into the mid 50s from the 26th to the 29th of October.

We had some big temperature swings this past week. Saturday morning a low of 57 recorded officially in Brooksville followed by a rapid warm up and temperatures hitting 91 on Monday.

Sadly, there have been more reports recently in the news of heat related deaths in automobiles with the windows rolled up. With an outside temperature of only 80 degrees the temperature inside a vehicle with the windows up reaches 109 degrees in only 20 minutes and 123 degrees in an hour. Heat-related deaths are preventable, look before you lock!

For the safety of children and pets.

On hot days, be sure to limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, drink plenty of water and wear light colored clothing as it reflects the sunlight from your body There are no tropical threats to the state at this time. We have six weeks of hurricane season remaining so let's hope it stays quiet. The days continue to get shorter as we move deeper into autumn. Sunrise on Friday is 7:31 a.m. with sunset at 6:58 p.m. In our evening sky, the planet Jupiter is the brightest one in the southwestern sky but it gets lower as the evening progresses and then the Moon starts rising in the East .

If you have a weather question or need weather data, my email is weather1@charter.net

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First prize is $2,500 and this contest opens on March 1st, 2020 and closes May 1st, 2020.

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Interfaith Voices Against Anti-Semitism Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM St. Theresa Catholic Church 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, Florida 34606 Hosted by RF Productions LLC Follow the page to get more updates of future Two guest speakers, each the child of parents who suffered the horrors of war, will be featured at a program titled “Interfaith Voices Against Anti-Semitism” on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in Spring Hill.

The public is invited to this free event at St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.

Author Roslyn Franken will speak about her parents’ ordeals during World War II, experiences she has written about in “Meant to Be: A True Story of Might, Miracles and Triumph of the Human Spirit.” Her book relates the story of her parents: two young Jewish prisoners of war held captive on opposite sides of the world who eventually meet and find enduring love against all odds. Franken’s mother, Sonja Franken, was trapped in Auschwitz while her father, John Franken, was a prisoner of war in Japan during the Nagasaki atomic bombing.

The other speaker at the event will be Dr. Harry Richter of Tampa. Both of his parents were sent to Nazi concentration camps during World War II and managed to survive.

This event was organized by Arlene Glantz, a member of Temple Beth David of Spring Hill, in response to the slaying of 11 Jews at a synagogue in Pittsburgh nearly a year ago and the rise in anti-Semitic events.

She called leaders of other faiths in the area and assembled this group who will participate in the event: Father Bruce King of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill, Iman Ahmet Aly of the Islamic Center of New Port Richey, Rabbi Paul Schreiber of Temple Beth David, Rev. Giuseppe Mattei of Nativity Lutheran Church of Weeki Wachee, Rev. Thomas Weitzel of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Spring Hill and Ron Becker, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tefillah in Port Richey.

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 352-251-8041 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 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.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) NARFE Chapter 1322 meets every third Friday of every month with the exception of June-August at 1:00 P.M. at the Enrichment Center of the Medical Arts Complex at Bayfront Health Hospital located at 17222 Cortez Blvd, Suite 120 Brooksville, FL. As a group, NARFE supports legislation beneficial to current Federal employees and annuitants and opposes legislation contrary to their interests. There will be no meeting in October or November. Contact Dennis Foley at 352-7546160 or e-mail peacock1973@att.net for 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

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 727-534-4941.

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 218-556-1855.

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 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

“Final Destination” Marathon AMC, beginning at 8:45am Catch the quintet of quake-inducing films in the Final Destination franchise.

The Simpsons: “Treehouse of Horror XXX” FOX, 8pm The 30th Halloween installment and Episode 666 overall of the animated series (no, we’re not making that up) features a demon Maggie, a mission to rescue Milhouse from another dimension, dead-Homer’s spirit trying on some new bodies for size and Selma finally finding love in an unlikely place — the alien in the basement.

Expedition Amelia National Geographic, 8pm National Geographic Explorer-atLarge Dr. Robert Ballard, best known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic, is setting out to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance. “I have always been intrigued by the story of Amelia Earhart because she shocked the world doing what everyone thought was impossible, much like what I have attempted to do my entire career as a deep-sea explorer,” Ballard said. “Using state-of-the-art technology and decades of evidence collected in regard to her disappearance, I would say we have a real shot at rewriting history by solving one of the greatest mysteries of our time.”

NFL Football: Philadelphia at Dallas NBC, 8:15pm Live A big Sunday Night Football matchup between NFC East rivals is in store as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

NCIS: Los Angeles: “Yellow Jack” CBS, 9pm While Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam (LL Cool J) are aboard the USS Allegiance, the ship is placed under quarantine for possible Ebola exposure.

Ultimate Cowboy Showdown INSP, 9pm Season Finale!

Tonight, after a week of intense and grittesting competition, country superstar Trace Adkins will crown a winner who will earn the title of Ultimate Cowboy.

Leavenworth Starz, 9:30pm New Docuseries!

It tells the story of Clint Lorance, who is serving a 19-year sentence for murder at the United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth.

The Rookie: “Warriors and Guardians” ABC, 10pm Officer Nolan (Nathan Fillion) gets off to a rocky start after being introduced to his new training officer Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox). Officer Lopez (Alyssa Diaz) finds herself navigating a case that triggers a personal memory.

Madam Secretary: “Killer Robots” CBS, 10pm Elizabeth (Téa Leoni) must decide whether to use autonomous unmanned weapons or send U.S. soldiers to bring the mastermind of the U.N. gas attack to justice.

E! True Hollywood Story: “Does HipHop Reject Women?”

E!, 10pm Hip-hop legends Yo-Yo, Da Brat, MC Lyte and Salt-N-Pepa talk about what it was like to rise to fame as female rappers in a male-dominated industry. Is fame still fleeting for females in hip-hop?

Deadline: Crime With Tamron Hall: “Driven to Murder” Investigation Discovery, 8pm In October 2016, after helping a friend fix his computer, 18-year-old tech prodigy Sam Poss takes off on foot and never returns home. Police work around the clock to find the truth.

Bob’s Burgers: “Pig Trouble in Little Tina” FOX, 9pm Guest Star Alert!

Jenny Slate and Billy Eichner guestvoice when Tina dissects a fetal pig and science class gets spooky.

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Showtime, 10:20pm Season Finale!

Dark comedy about a minimum-wage water park employee (Kirsten Dunst) conning her way to the top of the multimillion-dollar pyramid scheme that brought financial ruin to her family.

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

Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott return for the latest installment of their mystery franchise. “It’s all about magic,” hints Elliott. “It’s also got a lot of Clue elements, which are really fun.

The Neighborhood: “Welcome to Soul Food” CBS, 8pm The Butlers and Johnsons decide to go on a double date, and everyone gets more than they bargained for in.

Watchmen HBO, 9pm New Series!

Set in Tulsa, the series picks up 30 years after the comic’s ending and explores what the world looks like now, when

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NFL Football: New England at N.Y. Jets ESPN, 8pm Live Monday Night Football features Tom Brady and the New England Patriots taking on Le’Veon Bell and the N.Y. Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,

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 Hernando County Prescription Drug Take Back Day & Community Education Event WHAT: The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Hernando County Fire Rescue, Hernando Community Coalition, RALI Florida, Code 3, and Walmart will join together on October 26 to welcome the community to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.

The event will also offer free at-home medication disposal kits, as well as tours of the RALI Cares educational trailer to provide adults over 21 an interactive experience in a mock teenage bedroom. Attendees will learn from retired law enforcement from Code 3 about the possible warning signs of drug abuse or use. RALI Florida has partnered with Code 3 to bring the RALI CARES tour to Florida as part of its continued effort to educate communities and families on the importance of prevention in addressing the opioid crisis.

There will also be lots of fun for children including hot dogs, popcorn, temporary tattoos, and other giveaways and the Hernando County Fire Rescue fire engine from 11 am to 1 pm.

The RALI CARES educational trailer is traveling to events throughout Florida in partnership with RALI Florida community organization partners to officially launch the RALI Florida alliance and educate Florid-

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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.

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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.

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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

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N.J. 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Hallmark Channel, 8pm After over 360 nominees and 900,000 votes cast by animal lovers across the country, the top vote-getters in seven canine categories — including Military, Shelter and Therapy — travel to Los Angeles for a star-studded gala. The event is cohosted by Beth Stern and James Denton and culminates with the announcement of the 2019 American Hero Dog. The Voice: “The Battles, Part 3” NBC, 8pm The battle rounds continue tonight and tomorrow night.

Bob (Hearts) Abishola: “Whacking the Mole” CBS, 8:30pm After Abishola (Folake Olowofoyeku) has a romantic dream about Bob (Billy Gardell), she tries to suppress her feelings for him.

The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert Hallmark Channel, 10pm Home & Family’s pet adoption expert Larissa Wohl hosts this fundraiser for the Pedigree Foundation’s efforts to help the millions of shelter and rescue dogs across the country find the loving homes they deserve.

Rock the Block HGTV, 9pm New Series!

With only four weeks and $175,000 each, HGTV stars Leanne Ford, Mina Starsiak Hawk, Jasmine Roth,and Alison Victoria will face off to max out identical properties in the Los Angeles area — with the goal to add the most property value to each home.

The River and the Wall Starz, 9pm This documentary follows five friends as they journey from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico on horses, mountain bikes and canoes to document the borderlands and explore the potential impacts of a border wall on the natural environment.

Catherine the Great HBO, 10pm New Miniseries!

Helen Mirren stars as Catherine the Great, who ruled the Russian empire and transformed its place in the world in the 18th century.

Bluff City Law: “When the Levee Breaks” NBC, 10pm Sydney and Elijah help a 12-year-old girl find justice for the failed levee system that flooded her town. Della and Anthony fight for an old blues musician’s song rights.

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

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

ONGOING Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America Now until Nov. 9 The Mining Association Enrichment Center 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd, Brooksville, Florida 34601 The Smithsonian’s Hometown Teams traveling exhibition examines the many roles that sports play in American society. Hometown sports are more than just games—they shape our lives and unite us and celebrate who we are as Americans. We play on ball fields and sandlots, on courts and on ice, in parks and playgrounds, even in the street. What has occurred in our hometowns is nothing less than a sports revolution. hernandopast.org Oct. 18 - 20 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 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 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.

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. 25-27 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 Child Safety Awareness Day Please join us to celebrate CHILD SAFETY AWARENESS DAY on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at American Legion Post 186, 12091 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Our goal is to provide safety products to deserving families from the Brooksville area. Your support and generosity would be greatly appreciated. Let's show our neighbors in Hernando County that we care about their children's safety. For information please contact Gary Newell at 352-537-0880.

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

Veterans Appreciation Parade 2019 The City of Brooksville and the Enrichment Centers of Hernando County cordially invites you to the Veterans Appreciation Parade 2019.

Bring a Friend and join us as we honor our veterans! The parade will take place on Saturday November 9th, 2019 at 10:00AM. Location: Brooksville City Hall 201 Howell Avenue Brooksville, FL 34601 Time Information: Line-Up Begins at 8:30AM Parade starts at 10:00 AM This year we have teamed up with the HEAT Factory to honor our Veterans, Service Members and First Responders with a musical concert following the parade. Contact our office 352-544-6022 or 352-544-5900 if you have any questions. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the parade and musical concert.

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

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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

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

Barktober Fest Paws for Polio WHEN: Oct. 24, 2019 Nov. 1-2 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. 2019 “COLOR EXPLOSION” QUILT SHOW Friday, Nov. 1 10 AM – 4 PM com. More information to follow.

Saturday, Nov. 2 10 AM – 3 PM Hernando County Mining Assoc. Enrichment Center Cooter Festival 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601 WHEN: Weekend of Oct. 24 – 27, 2019 (WEST side of Rt. 41, 1⁄2 mile North of SR50/41 intersection)

Tuesday, Oct. 22 NCIS: “Wide Awake” CBS, 8pm In the new episode “Wide Awake,” the NCIS team investigates a Marine after evidence suggests she murdered her neighbor while being treated for insomnia by a hypnotherapist.

The Flash: “Dead Man Running” The CW, 8pm Knowing that Crisis is only weeks away, Barry (Grant Gustin) prepares a member of Team Flash for life without him while hunting a terrifying meta-human with an unquenchable thirst. Meanwhile, Ralph (Hartley Sawyer) uncovers a family secret.

MLB: World Series: Game 1 FOX, 8pm Live FOX has exclusive coverage of the 115th World Series beginning with Game 1 tonight at the home park of the league champion with the better regularseason record. Game 7, if necessary, is scheduled for Oct. 30.

NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 8pm Live It’s opening night of the NBA regular season, and TNT tips off the celebration with a star-studded doubleheader. First up, No. 1 draft pick Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans are in Toronto to face the NBA champion Raptors. The second game is in Los Angeles, where LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers are “on the road” against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the Clippers. mixed-ish: “All She Wants to Do Is Dance” ABC, 9pm It’s time for the Johnson kids’ first school dance, but before Bow (Arica Himmel) can dance the night away, she’ll have to consider the social impact of her date choice.

Arrow: “Welcome to Hong Kong” The CW, 9pm Oliver (Stephen Amell), John (David Ramsey), Laurel (Katie Cassidy Rogers) and Tatsu (guest star Rila Fukushima) seek out an important person within the Monitor’s (guest star LaMonica Garrett) plan.

This Is Us: “Storybook Love” NBC, 9pm Rebecca (Mandy Moore) hosts a dinner party. Kevin (Justin Hartley) tries to support those around him.

In a Man’s World: “Shital” Bravo, 10pm Season Finale!

Shital’s career accomplishments don’t mean much to her conservative, Indian American family. Shital’s struggle to please them has pushed their relationship to the breaking point, and she makes the radical decision to go undercover as a man and infiltrate a family holiday celebration.

NCIS: New Orleans: “Spies & Lies” CBS, 10pm A Navy officer (guest star Michael Ocampo) asks the New Orleans field office for help when he suspects his girlfriend is a spy in the new episode “Spies & Lies.”

Truth About Murder With Sunny Hostin Investigation Discovery, 10pm New Series!

Hostin travels across America to explore the stories behind some of the most controversial homicides the nation has ever seen.

New Amsterdam: “The Karman Line” NBC, 10pm When Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) has a case that hits close to home, she and Max (Ryan Eggold) team up to make things right for the patient.

The Misery Index TBS, 10pm New Series!

Contestants must place embarrassing moments on a scale from 1-100 called the Misery Index, developed by a panel of therapists.

Wednesday, Oct. 23 NBA Basketball ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live ESPN’s season-long coverage of the NBA tips off tonight with a doubleheader featuring the Boston Celtics at the Philadelphia 76ers, followed by the Denver Nuggets at the Portland Trail Blazers.

Riverdale: “Chapter Sixty: Dog Day Afternoon” The CW, 8pm Things take a dangerous turn when Betty

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Minnesota FOX & NFL Network, 8pm Live U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is the site of this Week 8 Thursday Night Football matchup between the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings.

NBA Basketball ESPN, beginning at 8pm Live A pair of Western Conference contests are in store tonight on ESPN as the Dallas Mavericks visit the New Orleans Pelicans and the Utah Jazz are in Los Angeles to face the Lakers.

Chicago Med: “Got a Friend in Me” NBC, 8pm Drs. Choi and Marcel don’t see eyeto-eye over the treatment of a patient’s chronic pain, and rumors start to circulate about Maggie (Marlyne Barrett).

Horror Classics: The Undead TCM, beginning at 8pm Horror of Dracula (1958) and includes The Gorgon (1964), Plague of the Zombies (1966), Night of the Living Dead (1968) and others.

NHL Hockey: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay NBCSN, 8pm Live Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins hope to bottle up Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., for NBCSN’s Wednesday Night Hockey.

NBA Basketball TNT, beginning at 8pm Live TNT’s NBA doubleheader has the Milwaukee Bucks in Houston to face the Rockets, followed by the L.A. Clippers in San Francisco’s new Chase Center to run the floor with and the Golden State Warriors.

Sweet Mountain Christmas Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

Country music star Laney Blu hasn’t been back to her Tennessee hometown in years, and when a quick pit stop home to see her family is elongated by a freak snowstorm, she’s stranded and is roped into taking part in a local Christmas concert.

The Oval BET, 9pm New Series!

This first of two new original dramas from Tyler Perry debuting tonight tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power, while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation’s most iconic residence.

The Real Housewives of Dallas: “Guess Who’s Coming to Happy Hour?”

Bravo, 9pm A death in the family has Brandi hosting a funeral for a beloved Redmond, while Mama Dee refuses to help D’Andra with the failing family business.

Chicago Fire: “Buckle Up” NBC, 9pm Kidd (Miranda Rae Mayo) must prove herself at the National Firefighter Leadership Conference while the rest of Firehouse 51 is called to two eerily similar car wrecks.

Mixtape: “Todd Rundgren” AXS TV, 8:30pm Singer/songwriter/musician Todd Rundgren stops by.

The Unicorn: “No Small Parts” CBS, 8:30pm In the new episode “No Small Parts,” Wade (Walton Goggins) realizes that the teachers are giving Grace (Ruby Jay) special treatment when she gets the lead in the school musical.

Perfect Harmony: “It’s Electric” NBC, 8:30pm Arthur (Bradley Whitford) deals with Jean’s father, who attempts to take their family houseboat back.

A Million Little Things: “austin” ABC, 9pm Delilah (Stephanie Szostak) makes arrangements for a family photo shoot with longtime photographer Seymour (guest star Richard Kind), but Danny (Chance Hurstfield) struggles to accept that this new family does not include his father.

Legacies: “You Remind Me of Someone I Used to Know” The CW, 9pm As the Salvatore School prepares for its annual football game against Mystic Falls High, the latest monster to arrive in Mystic Falls sets its eyes on one of the students.

Sistas BET, 10pm New Series!

Tyler Perry is the writer, director and executive producer of this new hourlong drama that follows a group of single black women as they navigate their love lives, careers and friendships through the ups and downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals.

Saudi Women’s Driving School HBO, 9pm This documentary follows Saudi women as they embrace a new way of life and the freedom of being behind the wheel.

S.W.A.T.: “Immunity” CBS, 10pm In the new episode “Immunity,” Deacon’s family gets caught in the crosshairs of a drug cartel when he and the SWAT team aim to bring down its leader.

Sunnyside: “Mondale” NBC, 9:30pm Garrett (Kal Penn) helps Mei Lin (Poppy Liu) and Jun Ho (Joel Kim Booster) prepare for a visit from their father.

Chicago P.D.: “Brother’s Keeper” NBC, 10pm A murder in a Bulgarian neighborhood results in a challenging investigation when locals won’t talk to police.

Life From Above PBS, 10pm New Series!

See new footage of the greatest, most beautiful and powerful movements on our planet.

The Cry SundanceTV, 11pm New Series!

This powerful psychological thriller chronicles the collapse of a relationship between two young parents in the aftermath of a tragedy and explores the myths and truths of motherhood, marriage and postpartum depression.

Thursday, Oct. 24 Grey’s Anatomy: “Breathe Again” ABC, 8pm Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) has a court hearing after skipping out on community service, while Bailey (Chandra Wilson) and Jo (Camilla Luddington) have a patient that Jo realizes is from the treatment facility.

Young Sheldon: “A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship” CBS, 8pm After being released from the mental hospital, Dr. Sturgis (Wallace Shawn) unexpectedly breaks up with Meemaw (Annie Potts).

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The Good Place: “Employee of the Bearimy” NBC, 9pm Michael (Ted Danson) and Jason (Manny Jacinto) hatch a plan.

Evil: “October 31” CBS, 10pm On Halloween night, Kristen (Katja Herbers) and David (Mike Colter) are at odds as they try to determine whether a case is supernatural demonic possession or severe mental disease.

Law & Order: SVU: “At Midnight in Manhattan” NBC, 10pm The detectives are spread thin when three major cases come in at midnight.

Friday, Oct. 25 Dolemite Is My Name Netflix Original Film!

Eddie Murphy stars as pioneering comedian Rudy Ray Moore in this biopic about the man who, among other things, created Dolemite, a defining movie of the “blaxploitation” era.

The Kominsky Method Netflix Season Premiere!

Comedy about two friends facing their later years in Los Angeles. This season, Sandy meets his daughter’s new boyfriend who is uncomfortably close to Sandy’s age. Meanwhile, Norman reconnects with an old flame after 50 years.

Leprechaun-a-thon AMC, beginning at 6pm We bet you didn’t know that there are six — that’s right, six! — films in the Leprechaun franchise that star Warwick Davis, and AMC is playing them all.

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Nov. 11 Honoring All Who Served Monday, November 11th, 2019; 11:00 am Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Avneue Bushnell, FL Please join the Joint Veterans Support Committee and Florida National Cemetery in honoring our Nations Veterans.

Keynote Speaker: Chaplain (Lt. Colonel) Linda J. Pugsley Guests will include Maj. General James S. Hartzell, Maj. General Richard S. Colt, Maj. General John McWaters and Mr. Irving Locker. The South Sumter High School Band will perform a series of patriotic songs with a Rifle Salute by the Sumter County Correctional Institution and Presentation of Colors by the 4H Arena Wranglers on horseback.

Veteran’s Luncheon November 11th 1:30-3pm Join us as we celebrate and honor our Veteran’s with lunch and fellowship.

Sign up at the Y for your spot. YMCA of the Suncoast--Hernando County 1300 Mariner Blvd; Spring Hill, FL 34609; 352.688.9622

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(Lili Reinhart) and Charles (guest star Wyatt Nash) track down Edgar (guest star Chad Michael Murray) and his Farmies. Archie (KJ Apa) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) hold a car wash fundraiser at Pop’s to raise money for the community center.

Nature: “Okavango: River of Dreams: Paradise” PBS, 8pm New Miniseries!

Experience the wildlife of the Okavango Delta, an unlikely oasis and lush paradise in Southern Africa that connects and supports a wide array of creatures. Lions chase elephants, who chase hippos, who chase crocodiles.

Stone Crab Jam Rotary, Crystal River WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 from 12:00-22:00 WHERE: Downtown Crystal River, 560 N Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428 Description: The 12th Annual "Stone Crab Jam" Street Festival, Saturday, NOV 2nd, 2019 in Historic Downtown Crystal River - by the Bay! Live Music - 3 Stage locations - 6 LIVE bands and "Dancing in the Streets"!

Fresh Florida Stone Crab and Seafood; Sumptuous array of cusine for the Landlubber; Specialty Beers, Quality Wines, Vodka Drinks; Vendors, Food Trucks, Artists & more! Mark your Calendar for Sat. Nov 2nd and join the FUN! Hosted by the Kings Bay Rotary, Crystal River, Charitable Foundation to benefit local charities, scholarships and non-profits!

Hosted by Stone Crab Jam, Kings Bay Rotary Basic Palm Boondoggling and Weaving Class November 1, Friday, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join us as we learn how to weave with palmetto/palm fronds. Cost is $3/vehicle or Annual Florida State Park pass plus $5/person, 12 and under free. At Dade Battlefield: 7200 Battlefield Parkway; Bushnell, FL 33513; (352) 793-4781

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

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Brookridge Social Dance on Novemebr 2nd from 7 to 10 pm will host it's Salute to Veterans Dance with At Large performing at 8150 Hampton St, Brooksville. Dance music from the 50's to the 80's. Casual Dress, BYOB - Coffee and Ice provided. $7 per person, tables of up to 10 - bring your friends, our snowbirds are coming back so phone Val at 352-616-0242 and reserve your spot, limited availability at the door. Ring in the New Year with our Catered Dinner/Dance and watch the Midnight Ball drop, $40 pp must reserve.

Craft Fair & Bake Sale St. Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, Catholic Church at 18810 US Hwy 41, Masaryktown is holding it's annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale. Saturday, October 26 from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday, October 27 from 8 am to 12 noon. Come, see and buy the beautiful items made by the ladies of our Church and homemade delicious bake goods.

For further information call the church office at 352 796 2792.

Annual Fall Festival at Faith Baptist Church in Spring Hill.

WHEN: Oct. 25 5-8PM WHERE: 175 Spring Time St in Spring Hill Each year, on the Friday before Halloween, we host a large community outreach. This event is designed to invite the community to our church campus and allow them to enjoy a Fall event as a family. We do not charge or fundraise during this event. This will be the first year we are allowing food trucks to sell dinner instead of offering a free meal. Every attendee will enjoy all other aspects of the festival for free. We have numerous inflatables, a carnival style Fun House, a rock wall, a dunk tank, a selfie booth, a “Treat Trail” to get candy, a special play area for children 5 and under, cotton candy, Hawaiian shaved ice from Frigid Frog and so much more. Hernando County Sherriff’s Office, Hernando County Civilian Mounted Patrol, Hernando County Fire Rescue, Publix at Seven Hills, Gideon’s International, Life South Bloodmobile and more.

Oct. 24

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

The Blacklist: “Kuwait” NBC, 8pm Cooper’s moral compass is tested when an officer he served with as a young man, long presumed dead, resurfaces as a POW. Monster of the Month: Godzilla TCM, beginning at 8pm TCM’s monthlong salute to Godzilla concludes tonight with Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), Godzilla vs.

Mechagodzilla (1975) and Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975). These are followed by a non-Godzilla Toho Studios monster mash called The War of the Gargantuas (1966).

Fresh Off the Boat: “Hal-Lou-Ween” ABC, 8:30pm It’s Halloween again, and with Eddie (Hudson Yang) getting closer to college (maybe), the Huang boys are determined to find a group costume they can all agree on. Meanwhile, Louis (Randall Park) decides this is the year he’ll finally show Jessica (Constance Wu) why his favorite spooky holiday is so great.

College Football: USC at Colorado ESPN2, 9pm Live A Pac-12 battle at Folsom Field in Boulder has the USC Trojans visiting the Colorado Buffaloes on ESPN2.

A Merry Christmas Match Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9pm Original Film!

Corey works in her mom’s antique shop and puts on a Christmas pageant every year to honor her late father.

American Masters: “Rothko: Pictures Must Be Miraculous” PBS, 9pm Explore the life of Mark Rothko, the celebrated artist whose luminous colorfield paintings helped define the abstract expressionist movement, which shifted the art world epicenter from Paris to New York.

Blue Bloods: “The Price You Pay” CBS, 10pm Frank works to vindicate a detective accused of using excessive force in the new episode “The Price You Pay.” Songwriting With Soldiers PBS, 10pm The organization Songwriting With:Soldiers is a unique collaboration of professional artists working with veterans to tell their stories of war and the return home through song.

Saturday, Oct. 26 NHL Hockey NBCSN, beginning at 7pm Live The Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues visit the Boston Bruins in a rematch of the 2019 finals series. Then in an allCanadian matchup, the Calgary Flames hit the road to take on the Winnipeg Jets.

Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses Hallmark Channel, 8pm Original Film!

Jill Wagner stars alongside Matthew Davis and Donna Mills as Abbey, a single mom who has given up on her career as a talented interior designer.

The Road Home for Christmas Lifetime, 8pm Original Film!

When Lindsay and Wes — rival musicians in a dueling piano show — find themselves without a gig on Christmas Eve, they decide to drive together to their neighboring hometowns.

Destination Fear Travel Channel, 10pm New Series!

Maverick paranormal explorer Dakota Laden takes his sister Chelsea and best friend Tanner across the country in an RV to spend the night in the most haunted locations in America.

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

Friday Oct. 18- Oct. 24

The Addams Family in RealD 3D (PG) Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron 105 minutes 12:30, 3:45, 7:00, 10:15 Fronteras Steven Sean Garland, Wade Everett 106 minutes 3:45 PM 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

Downton Abbey (PG) Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael 121 minutes 12:00, 3:15, 7:00, 10:15 It Chapter Two (R) Jessica Chastain, Bill Skarsgård 169 minutes 12:00, 3:30, 6:30, 9:55 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. 21 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles Oct. 22 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4 Puzzles 1:00 Alzheimer’s Support Group by appointment

SPRING HILL ENRICHMENT CENTER 10441Quality Drive Spring Hill, Florida 34609 Medical Arts Building Ste #105; Located on the campus of Bayfront Health Spring Hill tel. 684.7568 Oct. 21

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. 22

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8:30-9:00 Weights & BROOKSVILLE ENRICHMENT CENTER 17222 Hospital Blvd Brooksville, Fl 34601 Medical Arts Building Ste #120 Located on the campus of Bayfront Health Brooksville tel. 544.6022 Oct. 21 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9:30 Exercise 10:30-12:00 AARP DriverTek workshop 1-3:00 ATA Career Training (Room #2) 1-4:00 Alzheimer's Oct. 22 8-Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts

Oct. 23 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

Oct. 25 9-4 Cards & Board Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 12:30-3:30 Early American Rug Hookers

Oct. 24 9-4 Cards & Games 9-4:00 Puzzles 12:30-4 Nature Coast Basket Weavers

Squats 9:00-10:00 2-mile walk 9–10 Seven Hills ARB Committee Meeting 9-11 Share A Craft 10:00-11:00 YOGA 11-12 Social Seniors 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! 1-4:00 Scrabble 1-3 Deaf Services & FREE amplified Phone 6:30-8:30 TLC for Mom’s Oct. 23

8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:00-10:00 Chair Exercise 10-2 Vocational Rehab 10-12 Ceramics 10-11 Bingo 12:30-4:00 Advanced Canasta Hand & Foot 1-4 Advanced Mah Jongg 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! Oct. 24

8-4 Cards, Board Games & 8:30-9:00 Weights & 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 8-3 Sewing Group 9-5 SHINE BY APPT9:30-11 BINGO 10-12 Deaf Services 10-3 HC Quilt Guild Oct. 23 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 9:30-12 HC Quilt Guild BOD 11:30-12:30 Blood Pressure 12:30-4:00 CanastaHand & Foot 1-3 Pencil Sketching 1:00 Music with Gale 6:30-7:30 AA Support Group 7 Toastmasters- Public Speaking

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

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8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 9:00-10:00 Chair Exercise 9-11 Share A Craft 10-11:30 Crochet Classes 10-11 YOGA 11:00 Birthday Club 11-12 Blood Pressure checks

by Home Instead 12:30 Music with Gale 1-4 Mah-Jongg 1-4 Canasta 1:00-Chewin’ the Fat! 3-6:00 TLC for Mom’s

Oct. 24 8-4 Cards, Games & Puzzles 8-12 Crafts 8-3 Sewing Group 8:30-4:30 Phoenix Rising Program (CS) (Room #1) 9:30-11 BINGO 10:00- Hospital Volunteers 10:30-12 Caring K9’s 1-3 Creative Art 5-6:30 DC Support 6-8 DC (SAS) Room #1 6:00-10:00 CPR-AED Room#6 7:30-9:00 AL-Anon Oct. 25 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

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. 21 Pictures from the Web - BV 10/21/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Want to get Pictures from the web, Facebook, or email? Let us show you how!

Meditation Mondays - WH 10/21/2019 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) 10/21/2019 1 - 4PM SHINE MEDICARE COUNSELING by Appointment only.

Oct. 22 Pictures from the Web - WH 10/22/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Want to get Pictures from the web, Facebook, or email? Let us show you how!

Read with Turbo - WH 10/22/2019 10:30 - 10:45 AM; 10/22/2019 10:45 - 11AM; 10/22/2019 11 - 11:15 AM; 10/22/2019 11:15 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Come read to Turbo, our pawsome reading dog! Reading dogs such as Turbo help children to develop the skills they need to read in a relaxed environment. Kids can bring their own book or read one of ours. They can read to Turbo by themselves or bring one (1) sibling or BFF, if they so choose.

Toddler Storytime - BV 10/22/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 3 years old.

Preschool Storytime - BV 10/22/2019 11:15 - 11:45 AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 3 - 5 years old.

Spring Hill Book Discussion - SH 10/22/2019 12 - 1:30 PM Varina

by Charles Frazier Please contact the Spring Hill Branch to obtain a copy of the book and the discussion questions.

Spring Hill Book Discussion - SH 10/22/2019 1:45 - 3PM Varina by Charles Frazier Mediterranean Cuisine with

Chef Warren Caterson! - WH 10/22/2019 4 - 5:30 PM Mediterranean cuisine is often lauded as the healthiest diet on the planet. Learn why this is so and discover how you can whip up wholesome and robust dishes with simple and readily available ingredients.

Tai Chi for Beginners- SH 10/22/2019 4 - 5PM Learn the ancient form of exercise called Tai Chi, which Incorporates body, mind and spirit and allows one's life force to be invigorated through focused breath work and movement.

Oct. 23 Pictures from the Web - SH 10/23/2019 10AM - 12PM Registration is open Want to get Pictures from the web, Facebook, or email? Let us show you how!

Writing Your Life Stories - WH 10/23/2019 10:15 - 11:45 AM Registration is open "When writing the story of your life, never let anyone else hold the pen."

Don't allow those irreplaceable personal & family stories to be lost.

Beginners Tai Chi - BV 10/23/2019 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.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program - SH 10/23/2019 10:30 AM - 12PM Topic: Coming to Your Senses – Landscapes You Can See, Hear, Smell, Taste and Touch Storytime - EH 10/23/2019 10:30 - 11AM Stories, songs, and more in a storytime program designed for children between 18 months - 5 years old.

Adult Coloring - BV 10/23/2019 12 - 2PM Registration is open Bring yourself and your lunch to the library for a little Art therapy.

Financial Management Series - SH 10/23/2019 2 - 4PM This month's topic: Insurance and Estate Planning Halloween Horror Movie for Teens - SH 10/23/2019 4 - 6PM Celebrate Halloween by coming to a viewing of a horror/thriller movie at the library. In addition to puzzles and crafts related to the movie, refreshments will be provided.

Oct. 24 Eat Your Way to Better Health - EH 10/24/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Read with Jesse - BV 10/24/2019 10:45 - 11AM; 11 - 11:15 AM; Come read to Jessie, our pawsome reading dog! Reading dogs such as Jessie 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 Jessie

by themselves or bring one (1) sibling or BFF, if they so choose.

Toddler Storytime -SH 10/24/2019 10:30 - 11AM Storytime for toddlers featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Preschool Storytime - SH 10/24/2019 11:15 AM - 12PM Stories, songs, fingerplays, and much more designed for children between the ages of 3-5.

Movies @ your library - SH 10/24/2019 2 - 4PM tbd Halloween Storytime -BV 10/24/2019 5 - 5:30 PM Boo! Come join us for our annual Halloween storytime featuring not-so-spooky stories, songs, and more! Everyone is encouraged to come in costume.

Baby Storytime - WH 10/25/2019 10 - 10:30 AM A Storytime featuring stories, bounce rhymes, songs, and more just for babies and their parents!

Introduction to Ukulele - EH 10/25/2019 10 - 11:30 AM Registration is open Join TBUS guest instructor Gayle Grindey as she leads students through the basics of playing the ukulele.

Guaranteed to be a lot of fun.

Bring your own instrument or use one of our class instruments.

Mom to Mom Breastfeeding Support Group - BV 10/25/2019 10:30 - 11:30 AM Please join the WIC breastfeeding support team as we host the Mom to Mom Breastfeeding Support Group in Brooksville.

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West Hernando Eagles take their first win ARTICLE & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

“When it rains, it pours, when it pours, you score,” Fox Chapel’s eighth-grader Mike Lee said.

Even though the Tigers never scored a touchdown, they kept the Eagles from crossing over into their endzone beyond half-time, ending the game at 14-0 on Oct. 8, 2019.

“I was proud of Fox Chapel because, in the past, we would score forty-some points,” coach Genard Hudson said.

“They showed a lot of improvement and gave us a challenge.”

Last year David Schlechter was asked to step in and coach Fox Chapel football team.

He knew it would be a challenge entering into unfamiliar territory and starting his first season with 21 players.

“We haven’t won (yet), but looking at them after the game, you wouldn’t tell that we were a losing team. They (players) really have a lot of confidence, a lot of self-discipline and they’re proud of themselves, and I think that’s the whole point, right there,” said coach Schlechter.

Coach Schlechter and his coaching staff must be doing all the right things. Starting the Tigers 2019 season with 50 players on their roster, including seventh-grader starter Goldie Summer their team is building on that confidence and self-discipline.

The past sixteen years,

Genard Hudson coached football for West Hernando Middle School.

He continues to instill in the players, not only the fundamentals of football but the need to have more dedication. Often the dedication players show on the field gives Hudson inspiration and reassurance of why he coaches.

“The young man (Christian Browning) that got swung out of bounds, the resilience that he showed to come back and continue to lead his team blew me away,” coach Hudson said.

Coach Hudson continued...“You can teach them so much, but (you have to) continue to encourage them and push forward because there are going to be times when it’s going to be difficult. You have to prepare yourself to be ready for it.”

Having these young kids on the field, doing the best they can, in turn, makes coaches better coaches, it’s like watching them grow from the sidelines.

“We are teaching the foundation of football, but I am teaching them how football can make better young men in life. That’s my overall goal: preparing them for life,” coach Hudson said.

“Helping them prepare for life is our major goal.”

“What makes me a better coach is to teach them the very basics, how to be prepared,” coach Schlechter said.

“By the middle of the week, they are out there doing their own thing.

Fox Chapel and West Hernando prepare to battle it out Tuesday night at Nature Coast Tech in Brooksville on October 8, 2019.

It’s like releasing them into their independence.”

Regardless of how many losses any team endures, it is essential for the growth of these young players to have that connection as a team, to be a part of a team.

“Learning what to say to them to make sure their confidence is higher and when you have a losing team, the challenge is what to say to these kids to make sure their confidence isn’t shaken,” coach Schlechter said.

“One of the things that I always tell them is when you’re on the field we speak positively, we never speak down to each other, and we always build each other up, and that becomes contagious,’ coach Schlechter said. “Because of that, we have an environment where our players feel good about themselves, and

Tigers Adrian Cabezudo attempts to stop Eagles S. Valerio from gaining any more yardage during Tuesday night game at Nature Coast Technical.

they really do believe we are family. That’s all that matters. I would not coach anywhere else except here because of that.”

Sports Calendar 10/17/2019 thru 10/23/2019

Upcoming games: October 15 Challenger vs Explorer @ Springstead Winding Waters vs Powell @ Nature Coast Tech Parrot vs Fox Chapel @ Hernando High West Hernando Bye Week October 22 Challenger vs Fox Chapel @ Springstead Explorer vs West Hernando @ Central High Winding Waters Bye Week Parrott vs Powell @ Hernando High October 29 West Hernando vs Winding Waters @ Central Powell vs Fox Chapel @ Nature Coast Tech Explorer vs Parrott @ Springstead Challenger Bye Week

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

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District Meet@ Weeki Wachee Preserve 2345 Osowaw Blvd, Spring Hill FL 34607

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

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Citrus High School @ Citrus High School 600 W Highland Blvd, Inverness FL 34452

F. W. Springstead High School Eagles THU

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

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

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

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Regional Tourament@ Dubsdread Golf Course 549 W Par St, Orlando FL 32804

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District Meet @ Lake Park 17302 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz FL 33548

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1st Round State Playoffs @ Unknown location

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10/18/19

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10/24/19

HOME

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Weeki Wachee High School Hornets TBA District Final @ NCTHS 4057 California St, Brooksville FL 34604

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

FHSAA District Meet@WWHS 12150 Vespa Way, Weeki Wachee FL 34614

Hernando Christian Academy Lions THU

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KESWICK

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Central's defense holds firm against Crystal River

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

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.

Bushytail Bonanza

Small game season opened up this past Saturday and I had the chance to switch gears a bit. Since archery opener, I’ve had some great times in the woods filling my freezer, but I’m not likely to be drawing back my bowstring again any time soon. I took a good fall last week and broke a couple of bones in my right hand, so I was really happy that small game season arrived when it did. That’s why the gears switched, the old .410 came out of the safe and I invited my nephew Owen to join me in the woods for squirrels.

Now, the old .410… that tiny shotgun, a single shot Stevens was manufactured in 1899 and was a wedding gift to my great, great grandmother from her father to be a, “kitchen gun.” It’s been handed down through the generations and it’s been the tool, which has provided the meat for my family’s table more times than I could possibly guess. And it still packs the same punch today as it did a hundred and twenty-years ago!

Owen, his first time hunting, was quite a little jabberbox as we searched the trees for movement under an ancient oak hammock. He was full of questions, but despite the half-whispered and constant queries, the squirrels were very active. We employed pretty simple tactics; once we spotted movement. We’d move into range and as soon as the squirrel spotted us, he’d duck to the backside of the tree out of sight.

Then Owen got to take on the role I used to when I’d accompany my dad to the woods for squirrels. He got to be the limb shaker!

The limb shaker is a mighty important role in many successful squirrel hunts. Basically, the limb shaker walks across to the back side of the tree the squirrel is hiding in and, well… he shakes a limb. That action flushes the squirrel back around to the shooter’s side of the tree and with a safe shot, the squirrel falls. That was a great moment when seven year old Owen quick stepped over to pick up our first squirrel of the season; his grin couldn’t have gotten any wider if he’d tried!

That scene repeated itself seven times throughout the afternoon and little Owen had the time of his life, but the best is yet to come. We’ve got a big pot of squirrel gumbo in our immediate future and that is a beautiful reward for a few hours under the oaks. He helped me hunt them, observed while I cleaned them and he will

At the beginning of the season, Coach Walden’s goal for the team was to put winning numbers on the scoreboard, and he has accomplished that.

“We wanted to get the program on track, get a few wins and build a culture and discipline,” Walden said.

During Friday night’s game against Crystal River (Oct. 11), the Bears prevented the Pirates from putting any more points on the board in the fourth quarter.

Box Score Q1: Crystal River 7- Central 0 Q2: Crystal River 0 - Central 6 Q3: Crystal River 7 - Central 0 Q4: Crystal River 0 - Central 0 As the team builds up strength on the defensive side, Central’s leading rusher Junior Contae Cason averages around 200 yards Bears quarterback Tre Joyner looks for an open receiver before Pirates Vinny Graham runs in for a tackle. per game. (teams) that we are going to play, With three more games on the and we are going to be tested,” schedule, the Bears will face Walden said. “We want to make Hernando on Oct. 18th, Weeki sure we’re still in it towards the Wachee Oct. 25th, and November end to give us a chance to maybe 1st they will host Springstead. the way of the Sharks getting pull off a victory or two.”

“That is three great defensives

BY ANDY VILLAMARZO back into the big dance. InconHERNANDO SUN SPORTS sistent play on both offense and REPORTER defense has been a big problem for Nature Coast, but wasn’t The regular season for prep an issue last week when they football in Hernando County faced Weeki Wachee. Nature heads into week 9 action and Coast drubbed Weeki Wachee last week went according to 42-0 and seems to be regaining plan for most of the county. a bit of swagger as the season Nature Coast rebounded with a draws to a close. bounce back victory while unCentral (3-4) at Hernando defeated Springstead was able (3-5): After starting the season to shut down Lecanto at home off at 3-0, it’s been unfortunate40-0. All five of Hernando ly a downward spiral for CenCounty’s squads will be back tral. The Bears have dropped in action this week and teams four straight games since then will be that much closer to and head into a pivotal stretch completing the season after this of games against Hernando, Friday. We take a closer look at Weeki Wachee and Springall of the week 9 regular season stead. All three games will be matchups on tap for Friday tough sledding for Central if night Oct. 18, 2019. they’re looking to reach the Springstead (7-0) at Grove- .500 mark. Hernando is another land South Lake (3-4): A trap club that has suffered up and game before facing district for down episodes all season long Central head football coach Robert Walden goes over plays before Lake Minneola? It could be for and last week was a continuathe game against Crystal River on Friday night, Oct 11 at Central High Springstead, as they go on the tion of that. The Leopards fell School in Brooksville. road to face a Groveland South 7-3 in a heartbreaking loss to Lake team that has been up and Citrus. down this season. In order for Weeki Wachee (1-6) at the Eagles to continue one of Crystal River (3-5): The Horthe best starts in school history, nets were just starting to feel they’ll rely upon the running of good about themselves after Anthony Alexis and two-way upending Holiday Anclote 28-6 star Adrian Cabrera to guide the but then followed that up with team to win No. 8. The Eagles a tough 42-0 loss to Nature are inching ever closer to the Coast. Which Hornets team possibility of reaching the 10-0 will show up this week? Weeki mark, but need to focus on Wachee hopes to land win No. getting past South Lake.

2 when they hit the road north Nature Coast (4-4) at to face Crystal River. The Inverness Citrus (8-0): In one Pirates are coming off a narrow of the most intriguing match14-6 victory over Central last ups across the neighboring Friday. areas, this game will define if the Sharks get back into the Andy Villamarzo can be playoffs or not. Games against reached at andyvillamarzo@ Inverness Citrus and Hernando gmail.com and follow him on to end the year are fitting that Twitter @avillamarzo. both teams are what stands in Bears Junior Contae Cason points to Crystal River’s defense for cover-

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age while he is rushing towards the end zone.

be very involved in the creation of our gumbo. He’s a good boy, we had a good time and some mighty good eating in our future.

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@HernandoSun.com.

God bless and good hunting!

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Owen Geer after a fun first squirrel hunt with his Uncle Toby.

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from page 1 running back Anthony Alexis, who rushes for 72 yards on less than 10 carries on the evening.

Quarterback Max O’Rourke was a big part of the win for Springstead, as the senior signal caller threw for 46 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for another 46 on the ground. The senior’s 92 yards of offense helped guide a balanced attack on the ground.

Springstead now gears itself up for a showdown against Groveland South Lake, whom is currently 3-4 on the season. The Eagles’ final three games come against South Lake, district rival Lake Minneola and Central to finish the season out.

Nature Coast 42, Weeki Wachee 0: The Sharks have gotten back to their winning ways after upending the Hornets big at home by a score of 42-0 on homecoming night.

Nature Coast is starting to find some balance in the passing game between quarterbacks Fabian Burnett and Vaughn Sykora, both of whom have been platooning at

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the position. The Sharks have two huge games to finish out the season against Inverness Citrus on the road and versus rival Hernando.

Inverness Citrus 7, Hernando 3: One of the toughest losses on the season for Hernando has come via one score and the latest is a heartbreaker for the Leopards.

Hernando’s slim hopes of winning the district came to a potentially screeching halt when they fell 7-3 on the road to the Hurricanes.

Citrus was able to score the game’s goahead touchdown with 7:14 left in the game by running back TJ Weems.

The Leopards have had their fair share of close calls and this one might sting the worst, as their upset bid would have ruined the Hurricanes’ undefeated season.

Crystal River 14, Central 6: Make that four straight losses in a row for the Bears, as they fell on homecoming night against the Pirates 14-6 in a defensive struggle.

Central has relied upon the offensive talent of running back Contrae Cason, but the speedy runner wasn’t able to

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Springstead High’s ,4, Anthony Alexis, leaves Lecanto defenders in his wake on a punt return Friday night at Booster Stadium. Photo by Joe DiCristofalo

get around the Pirates’ defense.

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

No. 9 Florida could be without Greenard, Zuniga at Carolina GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 9 Florida could be without its top two pass-rushers at South Carolina on Saturday.

Coach Dan Mullen said Monday that linebacker Jon Greenard and defensive end Jabari Zuniga will be game-time decisions against the Gamecocks (3-3, 2-2 Southeastern Conference).

Mullen says "we'll have to see how that goes this week for them."

Both players have ankle injuries.

They tried to play at LSU last Saturday, but ended up watching from the sideline. Florida's defense wasn't the same without them, giving up 511 yards in a 42-28 loss.

Florida (6-1, 3-1) has been beset by injuries this season, losing quarterback Feleipe Franks, dynamic receiver

Kadarius Toney and several defensive starters.

Mullen says "you come into the year and say, 'Hey, if most teams are going to have a great year, you're going to stay injury-free.' We're probably the furthest thing away from that in America this year.

"But our guys have shown some (ability) to deal with adversity and come through that and continue to perform and find a way to win games." ___ More AP college football: https:// apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25

Nature Coast Tech has an undefeated JV Football season ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN

Junior Varsity football season came to an end for Nature Coast on Oct 10, and they proudly take the bragging rights for the (unofficial) title for Hernando County’s JV Football Champions with a 6-0 season. Landing in at second is Hernando with 4-1.

“The goal was to go undefeated. I told them from the very beginning what needed to happen,

was they needed to stay focused, and they needed to work when it was time to work. Never lose sight of what the goal was, and all year long, they stuck to it,” coach Chase Liggett said.

The loss may have been hard visualizing on the Springstead field after the varsity team is currently undefeated; however, it’s all how the player, as well as coaches, persevere.

“In life, you get beaten down, and it’s all about how you respond to that, how to come back next

week. Are you going to hang your head and soak with emotions or keep fighting the way you should be,” coach Hynes said.

Springstead still has one more game to go Thursday night Oct 17. They will compete against District 7 leader Wiregrass with a 7-0 season. How he is going to prepare his team for their final game: “Get a good game plan and go from there,” coach Hynes said.

Springstead Coach Frank Hynes on the sidelines during their home game against Nature Coast Tech Thursday night.

Eagles Nick Centola searches for an open receiver during the JV games at Springstead against NCT Thursday Night

NCT Dauntavien Williams (8) finds openings to rush in some yards attributed to the Sharks offensive tackles.

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Nature Coast Senior Night to Remember challenged the seniors on the team that the time has come for them to step up BROOKSVILLE, and become team leaders!

Fla. --- It was a night During the week of made for celebration! practice getting prepared There was a bright for Weeki Wachee High full moon, a soft autumn School, every senior took breeze. A small group of that long look in the mirproud family members ror, each senior responded gathered and walked and answered the quesalongside the NCT players tion that Johns asked. honored for their ded“We had some guys ication to the game of to step up and do some football. It was a ceremony things that we needed to celebrating Senior Night do,” Johns said. “Andre at Nature Coast Tech Dillard played extremeHigh School on Friday ly well. The last three night, October 11, 2019 games, Fabian Burnett inside the Shark Tank. has been the best player That evening they faced on the field and what we Weeki Wachee High needed in the beginning School and closed the of the season. It took him home portion of the 2019 awhile to get going.”

Nature Coast Tech High When the game started School football season. against the Hornets, it After the pregame celewas clear that the team bration, that was complete paid attention to what with tears and hugs, it was their coach had said. time for the Sharks to take The game plan against care of business, defeatthe Hornets was a simple ing Weeki Wachee High plan, just take care of School 42-0, and keeping the football, trust your Nature Coast Tech undeteammates that they feated in the 5A District 8. will play their position After the defeat at River and the results will take Ridge High School back care of themselves. on October 4, the Sharks The rushing game for quietly gathered together the Sharks dominated the as a group in the end zone. field, led by Burnett and They all took a knee but the rest of the running seemed to be dazed and backs against a frustratdiscouraged by the loss ed Hornets’ defense. against the Royal Knights.

Burnett and company During that team meetwere finding the holes ing, Nature Coast Tech created by the offensive High School football coach line that dominated the Cory Johns looked at his line of scrimmage. He team squarely in their finished the game by collective eyes and asked throwing four of four for them if they really wanted 49 yards and he added 134 to play football. Then he yards running the ball.

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NCT offense lined up.File photo.

The offense was a good example of mixing just enough passing plays that helped the running attack, it was a solid effort by the entire Sharks’ offense and finished the game with 392 yards of total offense.

When the Sharks had to give the Hornets there chance to play offense, the defense for Nature Coast played with a mission, with a style that was appreciated by the players, fans, by Johns and his assistant coaches.

“They were phenomenal!” Johns said, talking about his defense squad.

“We didn’t know what Weeki Wachee would run.

We watched five or six films on them, we didn’t know what they would run.

They run the wishbone, then run some stretch stuff, some wing-T stuff... We

worked on getting lined up correctly they did a really good job at recognizing formations and even in the second half when we had some second string they did a really good job at getting some stops when we needed it.”

Weeki Wachee quarterback Michael MacMurray could not find any type of success throwing the football because of the breakdown at the line of scrimmage and the pass protection failed.

When a running play was called by the Hornets in the huddle, it did not find any success because of the speed of the Sharks’ defense. The hole that was supposed to be there was not available for the Hornets’ ball carrier because the Sharks’ defense responded.

“We played phenomenal!” Johns said. “These guys lost to Springstead 21-0 and lost to Hernando 13-0. They are not a bad football team.

It was impressive and what we did against this team was phenomenal.”

Weeki Wachee High School football coach Cris Cook said after the game that his team is going through some growing pains and that his team is still a young team developing.

“Our guys played the whole time they didn’t quit despite the discouraging circumstances obviously the score is not what we wanted,” Cook said. “Got a lot of young guys playing. They stayed positive for the whole game.

They just didn’t quit.”

This week’s practice at

Nature Coast Tech High School will be a little more intense, paying attention to the little details. As the Sharks get ready for the game of the season and focus on a chance to win the District title.

The biggest game of the season for the Sharks will be under the lights October 18, on the road in the city of Inverness.

For the Sharks, it is a chance for the seniors and for the rest of the Sharks, to make some memories against Citrus High School. A win against the Hurricanes would make the District title a reality instead of a dream-now that would be a good night!

FHSAA 2A District 7 Golf Playoff Results COMPILED BY ALICE MARY HERDEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALICE MARY HERDEN 2A DISTRICT 7 BOYS RESULTS TEAM: Hernando placed second @ 354 Weeki Wachee placed third @ 374 Nature Coast placed fourth @ 392 Springstead placed sixth @ 406 Central placed seventh @ 427 INDIVIDUAL 2nd Weeki Wachee Jack Hurst 82 3rd Hernando Michael Garland 86 5th Hernando Steven Taylor 87

2A DISTRICT 7 GIRLS RESULTS TEAM: Nature Coast placed first @ 487 Hernando placed second @ 503 Springstead placed third @ 504 INDIVIDUAL 2nd Nature Coast Annie Benne 106 4th Springstead Kayleigh Marquart 109 6th Hernando Courtney Taylor 117 7th Hernando Alyssa Forte 120 9th Nature Coast Sarah Mandes 124 10th Nature Coast Emma Dunsmore 126

6th Hernando Gage Richard 89 7th Springstead Jake Miller 90 8th Central Shane Smith 91 9th Hernando Pierson Miller 92

ABOVE RIGHT: Nature Coast Tech Annie Bennet placed second during the 2A District 7 Girls match at Meadow Oaks in Hudson Monday morning.

ABOVE: Weeki Wachee Jack Hurst takes second during the 2A District 7 Boys match at Hernando Oaks on Tuesday morning.

ABOVE: Springstead Jake Miller placed seventh during the 2A District 7 Boys match at Hernando Oaks on Tuesday morning BELOW: Springstead Kayleigh Marquart places fourth during the 2A District 7 Girls match at Meadow Oaks in Hudson Monday morning.

LEFT: Hernando Michael Garland placed in sixth during the 2A District 7 Boys match at Hernando Oaks on Tuesday morning.

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On Tuesday, October 1, Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant in Brooksville held its 38th annual 99¢ All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Fest to benefit local nonprofit organizations. Besides the pasta, there was garlic bread and even dessert.

Owner Joe Giarratana, who hails from Sicily, and his wife Donna (Mama Donna) have been doing this event since 1981, the year they opened the restaurant.

Some of the groups they have helped in the past include the victims of Hurricane Andrew, Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity.

When asked how he chooses the organizations that he’s going to support, Joe responded, “Whatever touches our heart. We don’t favor any particular organization.”

This year they served a record 1,600 people from 11:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. – 200 more than last year.

The beneficiaries were Joseph’s House, The Arc Nature Coast and The Dawn Center. In total, the event brought in $8,668 which will be split among the three organizations.

Joseph’s House is a ministry that provides food and other essentials to people going through difficulties. The Arc Nature Coast works with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Dawn Center helps victims of domestic and sexual violence. All three organizations had tables set up with displays and brochures explaining their missions.

The event not only included delicious food.

There was also a myriad of things to keep the crowds entertained.

The children enjoyed face painting, horsedrawn Sicilian cart rides, carnival games, a bounce house and horse rides. There was live entertainment, including a DJ with music, dance exhibitions and a performance by the Suzuki Strings. Attendees also had an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win gift baskets and other prizes, such as Lightning and Buccaneer tickets and a large screen TV. Giarratana employs fifty-five people (including part time and full time employees).

That evening it seemed like all of them were on duty. Despite the crowds, the service was fast and friendly.

Joe remarked, “I’d like to thank the businesses and the community for supporting this event. We enjoy helping these organizations and making the community aware that these organizations do exist.”

The Pasta Fest was such a success, it may be a challenge to top it next year. However, Joe, Donna, their crew and the numerous volunteers will surely find a way.

For more information on Joseph’s House call 352-600-8295 or log onto www.JHBV.org.

The phone number for The Arc Nature Coast is 352-544 – 2322, ext.111.

The website is www. thearc-naturecoast.org To find out more about The Dawn Center call 352-684-7191 or log onto www.dawncenter. org.

In our last article we did a rather general covering of Supplements and I promised to write about Advantage plans and whether or not they could work to your advantage.

(Clever choice of words? OK, so I have to amuse myself sometimes.) Here we go!

Whatever you decided about my last article on Supplements, as to whether or not it cleared that element of Medicare up or not, this aspect of Medicare is worthy of a book. I am going to try to break this down into several categories and advise you to write down your questions and call me for the answers.

Why are they called Advantage Plans, simply put, they typically give you more than straight Medicare in the way of benefits. Hence, to your Advantage. They add on benefits such as dental, vision, transportation, gym membership, over the counter items and drugs.

In this area, usually for NO PREMIUM! Yesterday I had a young lady inquire about Advantage Plans in her area that GAVE BACK a part of the part B premium paid to Medicare, her question specifically was were there any available to her and the answer was YES! So here we have plans that not only cover everything Medicare covers, in most cases WITHOUT A PREMIUM, and in some cases giving you a portion of your part B premium back.

Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Am I right?I know that right now after reading this you are asking yourself why would you choose anything else? And for the majority of people, these are the plans that make the most sense.

So why did I say I could write a book covering Advantage Plans, because each plan is different. Some doctors take many plans, some only take one. Your choice of doctors could be a deciding factor for you. These plans may not have a premium, but they do require copays and those fees differ from plan to plan. Some of these plans are HMO’s and some are PPO’s (I will explain those). Some offer rewards for doing your preventative care and some offer an extensive over the counter selection.

These plans are required to have a “MAXIMUM OUT OF POCKET AMOUNT” but, that can be a rather large difference between plans. These plans L-R: Shawn Woodruff & Gay Vickers (Joseph's House) vary by the county where you reside. And finally, all of these about your needs, wants and you would be right. Being plans have a “network” and desires before making any able to choose from all the we need to make sure that decision about these plans. doctors in Florida or even network works for you.

One more thing, YOU the continental United I promised to explain HMO CAN SELECT A NEW States definitely feels like an and PPO. Ok, here goes; HMO ADVANTAGE PLAN EVERY advantage but, those plans typically has a smaller number YEAR! Now that’s an advanare more expensive in every of providers to choose from tage I can live with. way and provide you with than a PPO. You are probably STAY TUNED MORE ON saying to yourself that it seems fewer non-Medicare beneMEDICARE STILL TO COME! fits. So, we need to have a like a disadvantage to have real heart to heart discussion fewer choices and sometimes

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TECH TALK Would The Real Rocco Maglio Please Stand Up?

By ROCCO MAGLIO HERNANDO SUN

Proving your identity has become a challenge in this world where someone halfway across the globe can impersonate you. A person you know may request that you pick up a gift card for them, because they forgot to get a gift for their niece. Most likely this is a scam.

Gift cards are popular with impersonators since they can be used like cash, but often only requires the numbers on the gift card to use it.

A scammer recently contacted Hernando County residents posing as a representative of the Sheriff's office. The name they used was an actual sheriff deputy whose name they had most likely found online. The caller informed the victims that there was an outstanding warrant for their arrest for missed jury duty.

When Americans were settling the west, a person’s identification was a big issue. At the time, many people from all over the world were traveling west to make their fortune and the travelers were unknown to each other. Often identity was established by a third party who knew both individuals personally. If that was not possible, a letter of introduction was sent by a prominent person who was known to the receiver. In today's digital world, letters and emails are easily forged, so we should place more value on personal knowledge.

It is interesting that very little value today is placed on how often you go to a store. Visiting the same grocery store for a number of years, you are still subjected to the same credit card checks as a first time customer. Reducing the verification time spent on regular customers means there would be more time available to thoroughly vet customers who are new. A scammer would run a risk attempting to impersonate someone at their regular store, since there is a decent chance that the cashier would know the person.

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n Sunday October 13, 2019, Stable Faith Cowboy Church had the dedication service of their new building. The building was existing, but it has been completely retrofitted for its new mission. Pastor David Hope announced that as determined by a head count, 242 people attended the service.

The church hall only holds around a hundred and fifty, but there is additional overflow seating out back on picnic tables.

Those seats can view what is going on inside via a video link.

The Stable Faith Cowboy Church started several years ago in a building at the fairgrounds and has lived a nomadic existence moving around as availability and their space needs matched up. They have finally found a home in their own building.

The interior of the church is finished wood with many artifacts of the agrarian life on the walls. Out front sits a wagon and the facade would be at home in a western.

The Stable Faith Cowboy Church brings together two fundamental elements of Hernando County's history: religion and agriculture. Pastor Hope pointed out that the bible was written during a time of an agrarian society and therefore many of the stories in the bible are very relatable to farmers. Pastor Hope used the story of Moses spending many years as a shepherd to illustrate how God used the lessons learned from taking care of livestock to provide the knowledge necessary to lead the Jewish people out of Egypt.

The Stable Faith Cowboy Church plans to add a livestock arena where the next generation of farmers and ranchers can learn their trade. They will use the lessons learned from the land to understand what God is trying to teach us.

Pastor David Hope addresses a full house for the Stable Faith Cowboy Church Dedication Ceremony on Sunday Oct. 13, 2019.

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al introduction from a known party for entrance into programs above top secret. The individual may have all the proper credentials, but the rule is you are not allowed to share the information with them until someone has personally introduced them to you and informed you that they are in the program.

This is an advantage that smaller communities have over big cities. The individuals are known to each other and that makes committing identity theft more difficult. The problem is credit cards can be used anywhere, so attackers usually choose to go outside the community to reduce the chance of running into someone who knows the victim.

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Chocochatti students shine in fun production

BY SARAH NACHIN HERNANDO SUN

On Thursday, October 10, the fourth grade students at Chocachatti Elementary School put on a play called “The Solar System Saga.” Family, friends and fellow students attended the 6:00 p.m. performance.

The play explained in a very clever way all about the parts of the solar system – from the planets and the sun to asteroids and comets. It was entertaining as well as educational. The play incorporated dance and music, including popular songs, such as “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head” and “Good Day, Sunshine.”

All the fourth graders (approximately 150 students) participated in some way – dancing, singing, narrating or being part of the stage crew.

It was a joint effort of three departments – dance, headed by Ms. Rhonda Bowers; music, headed

by Ms. Nancy Kraus and drama, headed by Ms. Irmarie Kraft.

Ms. Rhonda Bowers, who is in her seventeenth year of teaching dance at Chocachatti, stated, “The curriculum in fourth grade is a science curriculum and this show highlights all those benchmarks. Not only are they learning from being in the show, but the students who came to see the show learn about the different planets and the solar system.”

Every grade level at Chocachatti does a show each year, so by the time they leave to go on to middle school, the children are seasoned performers. The children need to speak clearly into the microphone, memorize their lines, their cues and the choreography. They also learn discipline and gain self-confidence. The students have been rehearsing since September working with the music, drama and dance teachers and their efforts paid off.

“The staff has high expectations of the students and, most of the time, the students meet those expectations,” Ms. Bowers remarked.

Neptune-Alexander Hernandez; Jupiter-Damian Pfeifer; Saturn-Jazon Barton; BackgroundMars-Mollie Trowell;

Back row (L-R): Jordynn Lotz, Xavyer Velilla; Front Row (L-R): Darianna Judd, Bree Germer, Chase Gaeicki, John Cancel.

The children had various reasons why they enjoyed being part of the show.

Gaetana Russo, who played Ceres, a dwarf planet, stated, “My favorite part is acting, talking and being myself.”

Bryton Perry, who also played a dwarf planet (Eris), commented, “My favorite part was the lines.

It was pretty easy to memorize my lines.”

Lily LeBron, who has been in ten plays and portrays Earth’s moon, remarked, “My favorite part is that during the show I get to eclipse the sun and it’s a lot of fun.”

Bree Germer, one of the dancers, commented, “It was hard sometimes because we learned one dance and then we had to go straight on to the next one.

We had to learn four dances. We got good at the dances and we were prepared to be on stage.”

Jordynn Lotz, who takes dance lessons outside of school, stated, “I’ve been dancing for four years.

My favorite part was getting to show what I learned and showing the talent that’s inside of me.”

Xavyer Velilla remarked, “I like to learn dance and I like how I’m the only boy in one of the dances.”

In the play each of the characters vied to see who was the most important. In the end, the lesson that the show taught is that all the parts of the solar system are important in their own way – something that applies to life, as well.

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to doctors. Her favorite food is fresh fruit and one of her secrets to long life is eating it for breakfast every day.

She never smoked or drank and never had children of her own.

“Just don’t have kids to worry you. They worry you to death,” Silva remarks.

She lives with her sister-in-law, Wanda Mudd and Wanda’s son, Tommy. Silva enjoys watching TV, especially ‘Family Feud.’ Although confined to a wheelchair

now, just two years ago she was swimming.

According to a study done in 2018, mortality rates plateau at age 105.

If that is the case, then the odds are pretty good that come next October, Silva will be celebrating her 106th birthday.

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flip. In the first race one of the boats flipped over. The Sheriff’s Office boat stands guard, ready to rescue anyone goes overboard during the race.

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run to their masters who were waiting at the finish line, some decided to socialize with each other on the track, and still others visited with the crowd instead of finishing the race.

An inclusive day for all canines, races were held for small, medium and large dogs of other breeds as well. There were also a couple special

needs dachshunds that raced with the assistance of a pair of rear wheels.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION File No. 19CP000991CPAXMX Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF LYNNE GENEVIEVE DEORSEY Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of LYNNE GENEVIEVE DEORSEY, deceased, whose date of death was July 8, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 N. Main St., 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 18, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representative: /S/ DONALD R. PEYTON Attorney Florida Bar Number: 516619; SPN #63606 7317 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654 Telephone: (727) 848-5997 Fax: (727) 848-4072 E-Mail: peytonlaw@yahoo.com Secondary E-Mail: peytonlaw2@mail.com Personal Representative: /S/ DOREEN C. GADOW 8282 Dora St. Spring Hill, Florida 34608 (10/18/2019), (10/25/2019)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 19-001081CPAXMX Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF DEREK SCHRAMM Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of DEREK SCHRAMM, deceased, whose date of death was August 31st, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 18th, 2019.

J. GERARD CORREA, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 330061 SPN 002142 Attorneys for Personal Representative J. GERARD CORREA, P.A. 275 96TH AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 6 ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33702 Telephone: (727) 577-9876 Email Addresses: jcorrealaw@tampabay.rr.com

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

TERRENCE W. SCHRAMM P.O. Address: 5908 Falconpark Court, Lithia, FL 33547 Personal Representative

Personal Representative: /s/Ann Louise Ratajik 13090 Centennial Street Spring Hill, Florida 34609

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION 19-001080CPAXMX Division PROBATE IN RE: ESTATE OF HEATHER SCHRAMM, also known as HEATHER ELIZABETH SCHRAMM Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of HEATHER SCHRAMM, also known as HEATHER ELIZABETH SCHRAMM, deceased, whose date of death was August 31st, 2019, is pending in the Circuit Court for HERNANDO County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 20 North Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal representative's attorney are set forth below.

All creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served must file their claims with this court ON OR BEFORE THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands against decedent's estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME 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 18th, 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.

J. GERARD CORREA, ESQ. Florida Bar No. 330061 SPN 002142 Attorneys for Personal Representative J. GERARD CORREA, P.A. 275 96TH AVENUE NORTH, SUITE 6 ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33702 Telephone: (727) 577-9876 Email Addresses: jcorrealaw@tampabay.rr.com TERRENCE W. SCHRAMM P.O. Address: 5908 Falconpark Court, Lithia, FL 33547 Personal Representative (10/18/2019), (10/25/2019) 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. 19001127CPAXMX Division IN RE: ESTATE OF VICKI ROGERS TUFO, Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS The administration of the estate of Vicki Rogers Tufo, 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 Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601. The names and addresses of the personal representatives and the personal representatives' 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 18, 2019.

Attorney for Personal Representatives: /S/ Timothy K. Anderson Attorney Florida Bar Number: 0443034 480 Maplewood Drive, Suite 5 Jupiter, FL 33458-5845 Telephone: (561) 744-8255 Fax: (561) 744-8685 E-Mail: info@tkalawoffice.com Personal Representative: /S/ Tara Tufo Mitchell 51 Ballard Creek Fairview, North Carolina 33458 (10/18/2019), (10/25/2019) FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Notice is hereby given that CHRISTOPHER NIERADKA and TIMOTHY S FOGARTY, owners, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “A1 SWAG” 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.

(10/18/2019)

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. 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

Obituaries IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDIClAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION Case No. 27-2019-CA-000284 Division SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION A FEDERALLY INSURED STATE CHARTERED CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, vs.

KRISTEN VOZNIAK SPRING HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A SPRING HILL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., AND UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Defendants.

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Final Judgment of Foreclosure for Plaintiff entered in this cause on October 1, 2019, in the Circuit Court of Hernando County, Florida, Doug Chorvat, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, will sell the property situated in Hernando County, Florida described as: LOT 7, BLOCK 1541, SPRING HILL UNIT 22, AS PER PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGES 31-43, PUBLIC RECORDS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. and commonly known as: 6485 INDIA DR, SPRING HILL, FL 34608; including the building, appurtenances, and fixtures located therein, at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at the Hernando County Courthouse, Room 245, Brooksville, FL 34601, on November 19, 2019 at 11:00 A.M..

Any persons claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of the !is pendens must file a claim before the clerk reports the surplus as unclaimed.

Dated the 01 day of OCtober, 2019 Clerk of the Circuit Court Doug Chorvat, Jr. By: /s/ Sonya Sanders Deputy Clerk (COURT SEAL) (10/18/2019), (10/25/2019) NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOUCE PERMIT APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received Environmental Resource permit application number 789963 from HCA Health Services of Florida, Inc. at 11375 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613. Application received: 08/26/2019. Proposed activity: Project name: Oak Hill Hospital – Medical Office Building and Parking Lot Addition. Project size: 5.52 Location: Section S30, Township T22S, Range R18E, in Hernando County. Outstanding Florida Water: No. Aquatic preserve: No. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or through the “Application & Permit Search Tools” function on the District’s website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written comments concerning the application.

Comments must include the permit application number and be received within 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to be notified of intended agency action or an opportunity to request an administrative hearing regarding the application, you must send a written request referencing the permit application number to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Regulation Bureau, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or submit your request through the District’s website at www.watermatters. org. The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103.

(10/18/2019)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING HERNANDO COUNTY BOARD

Larson Charles James, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Src; Turner

Dr. Gill Surinder P.S.,age 70, of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents, Harchand Singh and Daljit Kaur Gill. He is survived by his wife, Janet. Src; Brewer

Rahn Marcia (Weiss), age 76, of ASpring Hill, passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019.

She is survived by her children: Tracy (Paul), and Paul, and 4 grandchildren. Src; Turner Walls Shirley of Brooksville, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Src; Jacobs Henriques Ernestine A., age 88, of Spring Hill, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Src; Downing Bour Louis E., 91, of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was a United States Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife: Alberta; son Gary (Julie); daughter Deborah (Richard); 2 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Src; Merritt Henry James F., 64, of Hernando Beach, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Susan. Src; Merritt Sheehan Elizabeth A., passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Visitation will be held on October 26, from 10am to 11am, followed by a Funeral Service at 11am, and a Committal Service at 12 PM, at Turner Funeral Home Spring Hill. Src; Turner Dixon Jill L., age 55 of Brooksville, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. She is survived by her husband, William; and children: Scott,Dylan,

Gomez Maria Luisa, age 86, of Brooksville, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Src; Brewer

Shewfelt Roger Edwin, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. He is survived by his children: Michael (Wendi), Christopher (Christine), Deborah (Ron), Elizabeth (Chris); 12 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Src; Turner Chronopoulos Chief Charles C., age 87, of Brooksville, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. He was a United States MArine Corps veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents Chronis and Sophia (Karathanasi) Chronopoulos. Charles is survived by his wife, Caroline; Children: Charlene, Charles (Sandra), and Christopher (Nina); 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandsons. Src; Merritt Keith David, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Src; Brewer Whitman Ronald “Ron” “Buddy” Severre, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. He was a United States Army veteran. Ronald was predeceased in death by his daughter, Kim. He is survived by his sons Brent (Lavonda), Jerry; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Src; Brewer Reed Richard A., passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Src; Brewer

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ANTHONY W LENNOX, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of MOWPRO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, located at 13080 PIRATE LN County of, HERNANDO in the City of SPRING HILL, Florida, 346094165 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida Dated at SPRING HILL Florida, this September: day of 11, 2019

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ALL CUSTOM FABRICATIONS INC., desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of AMERICAN CUSTOM CRAFTS, located at PO BOX 15316 County of, HERNANDO in the City of BROOKSVILLE, Florida, 34604-0116 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida Dated at BROOKSVILLE: Florida, this October: day of 09, 2019

(10/18/2019)

(10/18/2019)

SUMMARY OF RULE: Revisions to Hernando County School Board Policy Manual NEOLA Policy #7250 School Naming and #97001.01 Advertising, received tentative approval at the 10/08/19 Workshop SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Section 1001.41and 1001.42 Florida Statutes.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Sections, §1001.41; §1001.42, Fla. Stat.

Additional references to specific statutes are identified within each policy as applicable.

A HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD, ON THE PROPOSED RULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE BOARD BYLAWS AND POLICIES. THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SUCH HEARING IS: December 10, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the School Board office located at 919 N. Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601.

IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE RULE WILL BE ADOPTED ON December 10, 2019.

DATE AND PLACE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED: October 18, 2019, Hernando Sun, Hernando County, Florida.

If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be noticed in the Hernando Sun and the Board’s website.

Any person requiring a special accommodation to participate in the meetings above noticed because of a disability should contact call 352-797-7000, 48 hours in advance of the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. If any person appearing before the School Board anticipates or expects that he or she might appeal any decision made by the School Board, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, that person will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The Agency does not anticipate any the adoption of this rule will (1) have an adverse impact on small business; or (2) directly or indirectly increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate in the state within 1 year after the implementation of the rule. Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

(10/18/2019)

Links to specific matters regarding the Hernando Schools are available at: http://www.hernandoschools.org

(10/18/2019)

Ashely, & April. Src; Downing

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: These policy updates set forth standards for the operation of the Hernando County School Board. The purpose for adding/revising these policies is to align the content to reflect applicable statutory language and incorporate best practices regarding the subject matter herein.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED FOR INFORMATION OR TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

Murphy Marvin Barry, age 77 of Spring HIll, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

He was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by his son Robert. Src Merritt

RULE TITLE: Hernando County School Board Policies

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

Notice is hereby given that DERRY ENTERPRISES, INC., owner, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of “FIELD FASTENER SUPPLY COMPANY” 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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Lisa Becker, Executive Director of Business Services 919 N. Broad Street Brooksville, Florida 34601 352-797-7000

A copy of the proposed rule is available by contacting the individual identified above.

School board agendas are published online at: http:// hernandocountyschool.iqm2.com/ Citizens/Default.aspx (10/18/2019)

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hernandosun.com Oct. 18- 24, 2019

If the number has no name The other day I got a call from Mexico. I ignored it like I ignore all such calls, those that are ID’d as coming from Florida, Texas, Alaska, and my favorite, United States.

I also ignore any nameless number.

Everyone I want to talk to is in my phone with their name displayed.

About five minutes later, my mother called. She told me my grandson, her great-grandson, had called her from Mexico. He and a few friends decided to visit across the border for a couple of days, got in a car accident, and he needed $980. None of them were hurt, but he couldn’t access his bank account. She told him to call his mother, but he didn’t want to worry her. My mother didn’t have the money and told him he should call me instead. Well, his phone had been damaged and that’s why he was calling from a payphone. So my mother gave him my number, and that’s when I got the call I ignored. He called her back to say that I didn’t answer, so she gave him my wife’s number, and that’s when she called me with the news and told me to expect a call from Mexico on my wife’s phone.

I admit that I paced around for a couple of minutes, worrying.

she can’t do that. She’s old school, and I remember those days when I was young, that when the phone rang, you answered it, and if it was a salesperson, you hung up. A few years ago she answered an unknown number and it turned out to be a cousin she hadn’t talked to in sixty years, so Mom is never going to ignore a call.

I called my daughter, the mom of my grandson, told her what happened, and she called the sheriff’s non-emergency number, 754-6830, and reported the incident. They told her that it was probably a burner phone, and unless someone gave money to the caller, they didn’t have anything to trace. Their best advice was that we should let all friends and family know about it, which we did.

My admonishment to everyone young and old is, don’t answer the phone if you don’t know who it is. My other daughter will text me that she’s going to call me so I’ll know to answer the next unknown number, because her work (and this is bizarre to me) has rotating numbers. But other than that, I never push accept if the number has no name.

SERIOUS STUFF

By VINCENT CARDEGIN AWARD WINNING COLUMNIST

My wife was in the shower, so I got her phone from her art room and carried it with me. But then something didn’t make sense: My grandson has met his great-grandmother probably twice in his life, yet he knew her number but couldn’t remember mine? So I called him.

He was sitting at his desk playing a game on his computer in the central state where he lives. I called my mother and explained the situation, that it was a scam.

She was very apologetic, saying that she didn’t know what his voice sounded like. While we were talking, the scammer called her again, and this time she told him she knew he wasn’t who he said he was. He hung up.

I told Mom to stop answering the phone every time it rings, but

BRIEFS from page 9 ians on proper use, storage, and disposal of prescription medications.

WHO: The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Hernando County Fire Rescue, Hernando Community Coalition, RALI Florida, Code 3, and Walmart invites the Hernando community to participate in Take Back Day and an educational community event.

WHEN: Saturday, October 26 from 10 am - 2 pm WHERE:Walmart Neighborhood Market 14344 Spring Hill Dr. Spring Hill, FL 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 Oak Hill Hospital Hosts Monthly Congestive Heart Failure Series Spring Hill, Florida- Oak Hill Hospital hosts a Congestive Heart Failure education series for those living with congestive heart failure (CHF).

The meeting is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except holidays) on the Oak Hill Hospital campus in the 6th Floor South Tower family waiting area. The next session will be held on Tuesday, October 22. The series is held from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and is hosted by Oak Hill Hospital’s Care Assure Patient Nurse

Navigator Lisa Cierpka, BSN, RN, CCM (Certified Case Manager), CV-SHD (Cardiovascular Structural Heart Disease).

The monthly education series helps those who attend to gain a sense of empowerment and control through the education provided by these clinicians. Participants will reduce stress and anxiety by learning more about this chronic disease and they will be able to collaborate with others who have the same chronic condition.

Above all they will also learn about resources that are available to them.

For more information and to register call 352597-6333 or visit OakHillHospital.com/ForYourHealth.

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.

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, FL. - Bayfront Health Spring Hill is in the process of implementing pregnancy andinfant loss programs offered by Rachel’s Gift. An educator from Rachel’s Gift will be at Bayfront Health Spring Hill October 28, 29, and 30 to teach a 4-hour infant bereavement course to staff members. The course objective is to assist staff in providing quality, compassionate bereavement care to patients suffering the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Hospital staff will also be provided with information and resources to help guide patients through decision making and keepsake collection.

After the initial training is completed, Rachel’s Gift’s programs will be provided free to staff and patients of Bayfront Health Spring Hill for the life of the partnership. The community is urged to help ensure these programs continue by making tax-deductible donations online at rachelsgift. org/donate, and by making in kind donations or participating in fundraising events.

Rachel’s Gift brings pregnancy and infant loss programs to area hospitals

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

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OPINION

Letters to the Editor Please note that any statements made within Letters to the Editor are not necessarily fact checked by the newspaper. We encourage readers to respond to letters or submit on a separate subject matter in a courteous manner.

Where do our tax dollars go in Hernando County?

As of this month, the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has enacted the largest property tax increase in a 30 year history.

They have also approved increased rates for use of the County Municipal landfill as well as for the Convenience Stations, and approved higher water and sewer rates, all effective October this year.

The School Board in its entirety attended the October 8, 2019 BOOC meeting requesting an increase in the Impact Fees. Requests varied for an additional $2,300 to $6,000 depending on what School Board Member spoke. Current fees are set at $4,700. Again, in my opinion it’s looking like a 3 to 2 vote to approve. Additionally, let’s not forget that the School Board would also like to create its own School Police Force.

The Office of the Sheriff closed out the 2019 Fiscal Year with more than 20 vacancies in his department. At approximately $65,000 a Deputy, that equals about 1.3 million dollars. What happened to those dollars? And if they were spent, what were those dollars spent on? The real question I am getting at is in the world of government accounting that I am familiar with, this expenditure of funds would require a reprogramming request.

The BOCC would then have to consider and approve such a request. I would think the BOCC would consider 1.3 M dollars a noticeable surplus of taxpayer funds? Additionally, since this BOCC authorized and appropriated personnel funds as requested by the Office of the Sheriff in Fiscal Year 2019, if funds were spent on anything else, would this be considered a misappropriation of funds?

Of note the Office of the Sheriff received a sizable increase in funding for Fiscal Year 2020 while all other Hernando County Government Offices either reduced expenses or held at last year’s spending levels.

It is my understanding that the Office of the Sheriff has in the past carried a contingency account to be accessed for unforeseen circumstances. A reasonable concept, except those funds could be used to bolster the General Fund today if they were in circulation. My question is what is the County Reserve account for? This BOCC was told at the most recent budget hearing that the County Administrator would have to borrow funds from enterprise accounts in order to fund accounts payable through November because of cash flow.

If the Office of the Sheriff is carrying a contingency, those dollars could very well have been used to facilitate cash flow, negating the need to borrow monies internally and pay back dollars with interest.

My proposal is to establish a three person Citizens Budget Advisory Board to assist this BOCC in monitoring expenditures and provide priorities as the citizens of Hernando County see appropriate.

They are our tax dollars after all. For the past four years this BOCC has demonstrated a lack of competence and credibility in administering the taxpayers purse. The point is not debatable. The accounting ledgers speak for themselves. The budget has been in the red for at least the last four years and the overages have been hidden due to depleting the reserves. This BOCC has chosen to institute the largest property tax increase in 30 years, levied upon the citizens of Hernando County to pay bills. Commissioners, please do the responsible thing and consider this proposal.

- Mike Fulford

Comments from social media: D#10321479 – Hercules is a beautiful big boy! He's a white and brown brindle male American Bulldog mix approximately 1 ½ years old and 94 lbs. Hercules was found wandering on property in Brooksville when he was brought into shelter care. He's a friendly but strong, active boy who needs a strong handler.

Hercules is working with volunteers on his basic commands and walks well on a leash. He enjoys playing with his toys and getting lots of exercise in the spree areas. Hercules is looking for a home that can provide him with outlets for his energy and strength, but cannot be in a home with cats. If you're looking for an XL dog with lots of personality and love, please stop by to meet this terrific boy.

He's sure to win your heart! Hercules is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

On The Flower Shop in Spring Hill: D#10321566 – Grace is an adorable brown and white female Black Mouth Cur mix, approximately 4-5 years old and 58 lbs. She was found with another dog (Will) sitting in a driveway in Brooksville when they were brought into shelter care.

She's a very friendly, sweet girl who's very playful. Grace especially enjoys spending time fetching her ball and wading in her kiddie pool. She also walks well on a leash and knows her basic commands.

Please stop by to meet this amazing girl who is patiently waiting to find a wonderful place to call home. Grace is spayed, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

D#10321627 – Slate is a very handsome blue and white male Terrier mix, approximately 3-4 years old and 60 lbs.

He wandered on to a Good Samaritan's property in Ridge Manor and was brought into shelter care. Slate's a very friendly and affectionate boy and is working hard to lose a few extra pounds.

He loves to spend time in the spree area with the volunteers playing with his toys and getting plenty of exercise. How could anyone pass up that beautiful face?

Please consider him as an addition to your family. He'll make a wonderful best friend! Slate is neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, heartworm tested and will have a 1-yr county animal license at the time of adoption.

Adoption fees are $50 for adult dogs over 25 pounds, $70 for puppies and small dogs under 25 pounds, $25 for heartworm positive and senior dogs, $20 for adult cats and $40 for kittens.

For more information/availability on these beautiful pets, please contact Hernando County Animal Services at 352-796-5062, or AC@hernando.fl.us.

Tara Rowe: I really like The Flower Shop in Spring Hill. I always thought Ms.Ritsa was the Owner. She is always Pleasant and remembers us every year when I come into get our flowers for the Valentine Dance!

On School Impact Fees: Patricia Cooke: A good school system requires funds to maintain a reasonable student/teacher ratio. New residential and commercial buildings bring in additional people. Asking them to contribute to our schools is justified if the funds are spent for capital projects.

Laura Johnson: As a resident homeowner in Hernando County who is looking to build a new house here, this is ridiculous. The schools already get an abundance of funds via property taxes, sales tax revenue, and lottery funds. The schools should be better stewards of all that money, and parents need to start realizing that as well.

LEGAL NOTICES Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BASSETT SANDA D, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of NATURAL BEAUTY SALON, located at 9272 WESTSHORE DR County of, HERNANDO in the City of WEEKI WACHEE, Florida, 34613-4286 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida Dated at WEEKI WACHEE: Florida, this October: day of 09, 2019 (10/18/2019)

Notice Under Fictitious Name Law Pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROPERO BAYONA WILFREDO, desiring to engage in business under the fictitious name of TUMBLING GYMNASTICS, located at 1478 CARSON AVE County of, HERNANDO in the City of SPRING HILL, Florida, 34608-5911 intends to register the said name with the Division of Corporations of the Florida Department of State, Tallahassee, Florida Dated at SPRING HILL: Florida, this October: day of 09, 2019

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OPINION

CALEB ZAPATA

Damned if you do...

"A leader who doesn't hesitate before he sends his nation into battle is not fit to be a leader."

- Golda Meir Former Prime Minister of Israel It is often easy to criticize those who are in a position of power.

The saying “you can’t please everyone” rings especially true here in 21st century America.

Though lately, with the current administration, there appears a sharper divide between supporters and opponents in society than ever before in history.

The United States is the most powerful nation on earth. How long this title remains is unclear. As a superpower, the US is held responsible to ensure peace when possible and encourage warring parties to cease hostilities.

In addition, America reserves the right to defend herself globally, both before and after a threat emerges. The rise of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) created a situation that had to be neutralized.

Plainly put, the sudden formation of a large swathe of land under radical Islamic terrorist control certainly deserved to be eradicated before it could cause mass mayhem and chaos on United State’s soil. However, a broader more complex atmosphere surrounds this straightforward understanding. The American people are weary of war. We have endured conflicts in both Afghanistan and Iraq for almost two decades with no end in sight. Currently the US owes twenty trillion dollars in debt and faces many crises much closer to our borders.

To summarize, war would be immensely unpopular and widely not supported. Make no mistake, we as a nation will rise to any occasion and defend ourselves when necessary.

But what happens when that is accomplished?

The answer, though cruel and disheartening, is clear, we leave.

The Kurdish people have endured a lot.

They have no doubt

Living a lie is easier today than ever

Lying has become an art form. Not only is it common now people do it with pizzazz. Most of the lies are still the “little white” variety.

Nevertheless, the more outrageous and exaggerated the deception, the more likely it will appear credible.

Too many Americans are being inundated with lies and remember some whoppers as the truth.

We have television pharmaceutical advertisers who say in one breath the drug has miraculous curing properties without any side effects and then list horrific possible fatal effects on the patient. Federal, state and local politicians make a living saying one thing to one audience and the opposite to a different one. Lying has become so blatant that we now accept it as part of the role of any politician to be an artful deceiver of the public.

There is no longer shame or loss of face when the person is exposed. Habitual lies are prevalent from authority figures in the helping profession, business world, and even in the sanctuary of the family. The truth has almost

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feeds one’s ego needs, which helps a person believe they are important. Stores where you bought one item send you a Happy Birthday electronic message. Every selfie and “enhanced” photo creates an image that is more glamorous than a Hollywood star.

Currently in our social media, no-judgmental world Traditional Realist anyone can be whatever they choose to be without any become extinct. consequence. We are living in In some case there is little a virtual world. The majority real connection between people. It is easier today than of adults spend an incredible amount of time on their ever before to be someone electronic devices. People are you want to be rather than who you are. Being a liar has more absorbed in the cyber world than in the real face-tolost its stigma in our culture.

Pathetically lying has become face interactional world. Most acceptable since we no longer cyber friends have never physically met. The social feel outrage when someone media biography is written lies to us. We are not even with little adherence to the prosecuting people who facts of the individual’s life. falsify information to law The problem with being enforcement such as Jusse boxed in by a fictional narraSmollett. tive is the person needs more Without social media a elaborate lies to keep the person’s reputation usually evolved from word of mouth charade going. This tangled by their deeds and misdeeds. web of lies incentivizes the individual to develop more Our modern electronic age elaborate and less feasible lies has provided the public with to keep the shaky credibila quicker and easier way to ity from exposing them. gain a positive reputation.

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suffered terrible loses in their fight against the Islamic state.

Backed by the United States, both financially and militarily, they fought and died to protect themselves and defeat a radical Islamic monster.

This alliance between America and the Kurds was one of mutual benefits. The US provided critical supplies, air support, and logistics. Kurds fought our enemy and subdued the threat. Now the situation has changed drastically, but our mission has not.

Though we supported them once, we do not owe our sons, daughters, brothers, fathers, mothers, or any other American patriot to die for their cause.

While we do not turn a blind eye toward aggression from other countries who wish to harm our Kurdish allies, why should we die to protect them? Recent events in the news have depicted an image of disloyalty and betrayal by our government and troops.

This simply isn’t so. The Turkish invasion of Kurdish land in Northern Syria is not our fight.

This is a no-win situation, where to become involved means a stance against a NATO ally, or abandonment of our Kurdish friends who once fought ISIS. There are various solutions that do not end with United States forces engaged in yet again another conflict in the Middle East.

For example, the United Nations, an organization that is responsible for maintaining global harmony, can place peacekeepers on the ground, initiate peace talks and cease fires, or use sanctions and economic force to produce a cessation of hostilities.

Understanding that we, the majority, elected the president to make tough decisions and represent American interests, let the man do his job and keep our sons and daughters out of another endless war.

WILLIAM F. HOLLAND

MINISTER / CHAPLAIN

Simply because I don't want to

Many will read this title and attach it to an unlimited array of personal issues and the problems that are associated with them.

I remember a few years ago while talking with a friend about temptation and the constant struggles within the Christian life, he shared about how often he wilts under the power of negative influences and like most of us, he usually ends up being disappointed with his choices.

self-branding eventually becomes a cross too heavy to bear. The problem is many of us are living lies that are hard to keep up with when we meet followers in person.

Hopefully the dishonest individual will come clean with an intimate person they admire to rid themselves of living a false self-history.

This intimate person may encourage the friend to correct the record and start again.

This time the individual starts on a firm footing. This will keep the person on a truthful track to be a functional and successful member of the community. The focus on the individual’s true success will build on each of them increasing the person’s self-confidence and legitimate successes.

Prestigious leaders of the community should be an inspiration to others by earning their reputation through the traditional method of honest effort instead of “instant false successes.” People will realize that a lasting reputation has to have a foundation based on truth. Truth, not lies builds strong relationships, strong families, and country.

The honesty of our citizens has been the backbone of our U.S. exceptionalism.

This epidemic of lying is unraveling the social fabric of our society. We need to return to punishing our children for lying. Certainly we have to follow through on people who falsify information be it a common criminal or famous person: they should be treated with the same blind justice.

Parents should return to dedicating themselves to giving significant consequences to stamp out lying and cheating with their children and their own interactions with others. Teachers should make a federal case about cheating and outright lying to demonstrate that this behavior does not pay.

Once we return to truth, honesty, and blind justice of the law our nation will be revitalized. Lying will again become a character defect that will shame many people from using it and critical thinking will once again supersede feelings.

Truth will have resurgence and dishonesty will be again stigmatized.

Indescribable Until Seen We lived in many houses when I was growing up, government issue, and I always shared a room with my brother. We had a one-lamp table between single beds, and usually a desk against the opposite wall at the foot, and we both had our own chest of drawers. In the bottom drawer of mine I stored the remnants and accouterments of hobbies: wood burning and carving; model-making; painting and drawing; and music, mainly extra picks and strings for my guitar.

Between the ages of 14 and 17 I was often bored, so I frequently examined that drawer for something to do, especially during summer vacation. Sitting on the edge of my bed I pulled it open and stared, and even moved things around to make sure I wasn’t missing something in the lower layers.

Eventually my hobbies spilled over into the deep drawer of the desk, and so I’d look in there, too.

When those failed me, I stood in front of the chest of drawers and read the spines of my books that were stacked on top, but I didn’t want to read the ones I’d read, and the ones I hadn’t read I didn’t want to read.

And thus it was in those weekday afternoons when soap operas were on all three channels that I went from chest to desk to books again and again.

My brother did something similar during his quest for something to snack on. He’d go from refrigerator and freezer to cabinets and back to refrigerator, over and over and over, each round becoming shorter and more frantic, until finally he didn’t eat anything at all. (And yes, I

After going back and forth confessing our weaknesses and failures, out of frustration he asked me a pointed question: “why do we continue avoiding our responsibility to do what is right?”

Hmmm...I tried to find an intelligent response or some spiritual way to justify our disobedience, but all I could come up with is the sobering fact that we just do not want to. Attached to this embarrassing explanation is that we will never change this rebellious cycle of defeat until we allow Christ to renew our mind and help us develop self-discipline. It’s true, we can live as close to God as we desire.

We realize this is a strong statement and one that we would rather not think about, but the Bible also never promised the Christian life would be easy. George Orwell is quoted as saying, “The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it” nonetheless, I would rather be known as someone who confronts our problems than ignores them. I remember watching Flip Wilson back in the early seventies and one of his more popular comedy routines was called, “the devil made me do it.” Everyone laughed and thought it was funny and many could relate to the clever idea of accusing the dark-side for our bad decisions. We understand how easy it is to blame someone else for our

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did that too, but not so repetitiously. I only went back four or five times before ending that hunt.)

I finally came to realize that in both cases, avocation and food, it was not that there was nothing to do or eat; there just wasn’t a special something, a unique attention-grabber for mind or stomach that remained indescribable until seen.

It is a blended affliction of boredom and disbelief, boredom at what’s available, and disbelief that with each attempt nothing new has appeared.

I don’t do any of that now. Oh, I am my father’s son and have spent hours searching for watch-worthy shows on TV, but I don’t wander the house looking for something to do. In fact,

mistakes, but as most of us know, this is just hiding behind more excuses. Anytime we intentionally deny the truth, we are heading down a dangerous road and will eventually pay a great price whether it be in this life or the next. The reality is that the devil can attack us within the parameters of God’s approval, but he mostly plays the role of a tempter and persuader. Our own carnality is also a strong influence and might suggest a second piece of chocolate pie, but no one is making us eat it.

I’m not saying I know more or trying to tell anyone about what God wants to change in them, I’m only presenting some things to consider so that we can all think a little more clearly about what is really important.

We know there are many different levels of seriousness with our spiritual lives especially when it comes to knowing why we are here and what are we called to do.

In order to follow God’s purpose, it's wise to develop discernment to recognize the voice of the shepherd from the voices of distraction. When we agree that knowing and obeying our creator is the meaning of life, only then can we begin to climb the real stairway to Heaven.

A couple of the first steps include being sincerely prepared to submit our will to God and giving Him complete control over

there are more things in New House that need to be done than I can possibly pay attention to, so I am content to stay in one of three places, my recliner, my office, and the bathroom.

Yeah, sure, I oil the squeaky hinges of doors and cabinets, straighten pictures on the walls, tighten the toilet seats, change air and water filters, help with dishes and laundry, and mow the yards (yes plural, because none of the areas are the same due to my wife’s gardens) but those are chores that present themselves.

However, sometimes when I’m looking for a specific item, I’m surprised to find things I’d forgotten about. Just the other day I was searching for new blades for my shirt-pocket boxcutter and discovered in one of my drawers a short flat screwdriver, long cotton pliers, and a tape measure that included a level and a calculator. I hadn’t needed or missed them, but I was happy to discover they were there.

our decisions. You see, there is a throne in the heart of every person and there can only be one king who rules upon this throne. If God is not sitting upon the throne of our life, someone else is. For Christ to be our Lord, this means that we literally become possessed by Him. This may sound rather extreme, but He cannot lead us if we are always making our own plans.

Most of us love the idea of going to Heaven but are not really interested in all the details of taking a holy vow and coming into covenant with God. Romans chapter six reminds us that we are “Servants to whom we obey,” and since our actions reveal our intentions, it would be good to examine our hearts and make sure Jesus is occupying our throne. You see, where we spend our time and what we think about, reveals our allegiance to our true master.

The core of the gospel is that Jesus came to rescue us, but He did not save us so that we can do whatever we desire, He saved us so that He could accomplish His desires through us.

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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