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Footwear now can flip-flop

By TIMES WIRES
Published October 19, 2006

The sound of flip-flopping feet will no longer bring disciplinary sanctions in the Hernando County schools. By a vote of 3-2, the School Board decided Tuesday night to remove sandals or flip-flops from the list of banned apparel under the student Code of Conduct. Last month, a group of Hernando High School students told the board it was unfair to penalize them for wearing the footwear, and officials said a majority of principals opposed the ban. "I have concerns about safety," superintendent Wendy Tellone said Tuesday, referring to the possibility of tripping. "But when 15 out of 20 principals recommend something, I listen." Board member Sandra Nicholson voted against the measure, saying only schools that earn an "A" grade from the state deserve the privilege. She was joined by board Chairman Jim Malcolm.

Hernando again scores in lottery

More lottery luck for Hernando County: The Florida Lottery announced Wednesday that three players matched all five winning numbers in the Tuesday FANTASY 5 drawing. Two of those winning tickets were bought at gas stations in Broward County. The other was bought at the Fast Lane Express Quick Pick at 13045 Spring Hill Drive. John Jacobs, 66, of Spring Hill claimed his prize of $76,180.02, becoming the county's 10th winner in as many months of various lottery games. Of the 67 counties in Florida, only five have had more Lotto and Mega Money winners than Hernando in 2006, and all of those five are much larger counties. Hernando has had more lottery success this year than Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. "Really," lottery spokeswoman Shelisha Durden said earlier this month, "there is no explanation."

Today's Picks

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church's 14th annual Ethnic Festival: 5 to 10 p.m., 13485 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Free. 686-2576 or 666-3063.

City of Brooksville Founders Week:

-Walking Tour of Brooksville Cemetery. 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and sunset tour at 6:30 p.m. 1275 Olmes Road. 544-5495.

-Bus Tours of Historic Brooksville. 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hernando Heritage Museum. 601 Museum Court. 799-0129.

-Lunchtime Concert in the Park. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hernando Park. 205 E Fort Dade Ave. 754-4788 or 796-3734.

-Victorian Tea. 1 to 4 p.m. Brooksville Woman's Club. 131 S Main St. $5. 848-7988 or 584-0479.

Public Meeting

Hernando County Value Adjustment Board: 8:30 a.m., Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville.

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