Digest

Hospital patient wants a smoke, gets arrested

By TIMES STAFF
Published June 26, 2007

BROOKSVILLE

HOSPITAL PATIENT WANTS A SMOKE, GETS ARRESTED

A patient at Springbrook Hospital wanted a cigarette Saturday night. And he said nothing was going to stop him. So when a doctor's aide said he couldn't leave, the patient, Vernard Goodman, 48, kicked the aide in the groin and put him in a headlock, according to a Sheriff's Office report. Goodman was arrested and faces charges of battery.

Housing Authority meets Wednesday

The Hernando County Housing Authority will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the County Commission chambers at Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St. For information, call the Housing Authority at 754-4160.

RIDGE MANOR

Barbecue benefits two ministries

Ridge Manor United Methodist Church will host a communitywide barbecue at noon Sunday at the church, 34350 Cortez Blvd. The menu will include barbecued chicken, baked beans, rice pilaf, coleslaw, rolls, fresh-brewed iced tea and homemade desserts. Tickets are $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. Takeout orders will be available. Funds raised will benefit the adult and youth ministries. For information, call the church office at 583-3770.

SPRING HILL

Bowling fun helps sheriff's programs

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office will host its seventh annual Bowling Extravaganza July 28 at Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way. Registration will be at noon, with bowling at 1 p.m. The event will include door prizes and a silent auction. Lane and team sponsorships are being accepted, as well as signups for individual bowlers. All proceeds will help support the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Youth Education Services programs, including Drug Abuse Resist Education and Gang Resistance Education and Training. For information, call 754-6830.

Public meeting

Hernando County Commission, 9 a.m., County Commission chambers, Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. Televised on Hernando County Government Broadcasting, Bright House cable Ch. 19.

Today's picks

Florida Library Youth Program presents Native American Pow-Wow Program: 10:15 a.m., West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. Geared to ages 5 to 12. Free. No registration required. Parents/guardians must remain on library premises. 540-6391.

"Hedge Your Bets With Shrubs That Will Last" seminar: 10 a.m., Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Free. 754-4433.

Cosmetology Salon open at Nature Coast Technical High School: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Wednesday, 4057 California St., Brooksville. To schedule an appointment, call 797-7089.

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