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Hometown Hernando

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By Times Staff Writer
Published January 1, 2006

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The Hernando County Commission recently recognized the local Islamic community and the Florida Council on American-Islamic Relations for establishing the Ramadan Thanksgiving Food Basket Program.

The proclamation read: "Hernando County is well known as a caring community with a charitable heart, and each year individual citizens, community groups and diverse religious organizations provide food and other basic necessities to needy families in Hernando County.

"The Ramadan Thanksgiving Food Basket Program was established in November 2001 to help needy families in Hernando County."

The Islamic community and CAIR Florida, working in partnership with the United Way of Hernando County and Publix Supermarkets, recently distributed 200 Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families in Hernando County.

The mission of CAIR is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

The Hernando County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals had its first Whiskers Ball on Nov. 5 at the Lodge at Forest Oaks on Forest Oaks Boulevard.

The black-tie Scottish-themed affair was hosted and sponsored by Elizabeth and Rusch Dees and the Forest Oaks Care Center.

A seven-course dinner was prepared by Elizabeth Dees, a European-trained chef. Assisting were Forest Oaks Care Center staff volunteers. Music was provided by "Music by Don," and auction items and raffle prizes were donated by many sponsors in the community.

The gala event was attended by approximately 100 sponsors and patrons of the Hernando County SPCA.

At the end of the night, Beverly Rochow, SPCA president, and board members were presented with a check in the amount of $7,250 by Elizabeth Dees.

The Hernando County SPCA expressed its gratitude to Elizabeth and Rusch Dees, the Forest Oaks Care Center and the many corporations and businesses that made the event possible.

The West Hernando Athletic Club Seniors is a softball league for individuals over 55 years old. The 60-game schedule runs through April. The playoffs are in May. Larry Wagner umpires all games.

The 2005-06 teams include: C's Yellow Submarine, American Legion Post 186, Moose Lodge 521, Elks Lodge 2582, Suncoast Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center/Dr. Fady Zeidan, Ron Fee, Chaney Chiropractic Clinic and Good Shepherd Medical Clinic. The commissioner is Bobby Burch.

On Nov. 14 at Veterans Memorial Park, Ron Fee defeated the Moose Lodge by a score of 28-16. In the second game, Suncoast Orthopedics beat Chaney Chiropractic, 18-11.

On Nov. 16 at Veterans Memorial Park, C's Yellow Sub won over Good Shepherd, 18-6. The Elks beat the American Legion, 22-10.

On Nov. 18 at Veterans Memorial Park, Chaney Chiropractic defeated Good Shepherd, 23-16, and Suncoast Orthopedics beat the Moose Lodge, 18-5.

On Nov. 18 at Anderson Snow Park, the Elks pummeled C's Yellow Sub, 27-7. The American Legion beat Ron Fee, 18-10.

On Nov. 21 at Veterans Memorial Park, Chaney Chiropractic defeated the Elks, 24-14. Ron Fee beat Suncoast Orthopedics, 24-8.

On Nov. 21, one rainout was made up at Anderson Snow Park. The Moose Lodge beat C's Yellow Sub.

On Nov. 23 at Anderson Snow Park, Chaney defeated C's Yellow Sub, 27-14. The American Legion beat Suncoast Orthopedics, 17-6.

On Nov. 28 at Veterans Memorial Park, C's Yellow Sub won over the Moose Lodge, 24-16. The American Legion beat Good Shepherd, 23-10.

On Nov. 30 at Veterans Memorial Park, Suncoast Orthopedics pulled off a squeaker over the Elks Lodge, 20-19. Chaney Chiropractic pummeled the Moose Lodge, 23-9.

On Nov. 30 at Anderson Snow Park, Ron Fee squeaked by Good Shepherd, 26-25, and the American Legion beat C's Yellow Sub, 16-7.

On Dec. 2 at Veterans Memorial Park, Ron Fee beat Chaney Chiropractic, 27-7. Suncoast Orthopedics edged the Elks Lodge, 10-9.

On Dec. 5 at Veterans Memorial Park, the American Legion defeated Chaney, 21-15, and Ron Fee walloped C's Yellow Sub, 33-14.

On Dec. 7 at Veterans Memorial Park, the Elks Lodge beat the Moose Lodge, 17-5, and Suncoast Orthopedics beat Good Shepherd, 16-8.

On Dec. 9, only one game was played before rain canceled other contests. At Veterans Memorial Park, Suncoast Orthopedics defeated C's Yellow Sub, 15-11.

To date, the standings are:

Sports Medicine Center, 22 wins-6 losses

Ron Fee, 17-8

American Legion Post 186, 15-9

Elks Lodge 2582, 12-13

Chaney Chiropractic Clinic, 13-14

C's Yellow Submarine, 11-15

Moose Lodge 521, 8-17

Suncoast Orthopedics 13-14

Good Shepherd Medical Clinic, 4-20

In addition to weekly games, the league has weekly and monthly social events and activities. Games are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Veterans Memorial Park and at Anderson Snow Park, both in Spring Hill. For information, contact Lloyd Rogers, league secretary, at 596-7412.

On Nov. 17-18, the GlenLakes Ladies Golf Association had its Fall Member/Member Tournament. Thirty-seven two-person teams played in ideal weather. One of the highlights of the event was a hole-in-one made by Sharon Helm on No. 4.

The format was an aggregate total of the best ball of the twosome for 18 holes for the two days. Both gross and net scores were awarded in each of the four flights. The total handicap of the two partners was what determined the flight in which they played.

The overall net winners of the tournament, with a score of 117 for the two days, were Betty Gavin and Mary Duval. The overall gross winners, with a score of 152, were Mary Chalmers and Judy Voiers.

In Flight 1, the gross winners, with a score of 153, were the team of Pat Gallagher and Pat Saisi. The net winners, with a score of 126, were Connie Gibson and Beckie Monroe. Second net winners were Shirley Bellflower and Chotsie Raver, with a score of 131.

In Flight 2, gross winners, with a score of 175, were LuAnn Cavanagh and Jan Crombie. First net winners, with a score of 126, were Judy Nock and Jessie Helton. Second net winners, with a score of 129, were Carol White and Pat Purvis.

In Flight 3, gross winners were Bobbie Worman and Georgia Teich, with a score of 175. First net winners were Dee Phillips and Ruth Lashinsky, with a score of 121. Second net winners were Janet Reeves and Joan Earhart, with a score of 121. Results were tabulated for second place in this flight by a match of cards.

In Flight 4, gross winners were M.J. Rice and Terrie O'Reilly, with a score of 186. First net winners were Sue Skeels and Jane Telander, with a score of 126. Second net winners were Sylvia Chapman and Jean Shadle, with a score of 134.

Hometown Hernando welcomes reports on recreational and sports activities, both youth and adult, that do not normally run on the Sports pages. Send your news and results to: Jean Hayes, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174.

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