In the know

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 2, 2007

Mitt Romney campaign here this weekend

The Mitt Mobile is in Florida today through Monday as part of Mitt Romney's presidential campaign. Saturday at 2:30 p.m., it will be at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa; 3:35 p.m., Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant, 6244 Spring Lake Highway, east of Brooksville; and 4:50 p.m., the Flapjack Festival at 5401 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Land O'Lakes.

COUNTYWIDE

Utility updates billing statements

As a result of customer suggestions, Hernando County Utilities has changed its billing statements to now include detailed block rate information and a "friendlier" layout. Future improvements will include the meter identification number, read dates and updates for commercial account information. Customers can pay online with a MasterCard or Visa at www.hernandocounty.us/utils/. Call 754-4037.

Still time to order Rotary wreaths

The Rotary Club of Spring Hill will take orders for its holiday wreath fundraiser through Monday. The wreaths are a 22-inch round mix of noble fir, incense cedar and berried juniper and are decorated with a plaid bow and pinecones. Orders can be shipped anywhere in the continental United States with a gift message. Cost is $35 each and includes shipping. They are delivered the first week of December. Funds raised support scholarships and youth programs. To order, call Carol Okula at 684-6840.

Today's meeting

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

Today's picks

Alzheimer's Association's Memory Mobile: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brooksville Enrichment Center, 607 S Broad St., Brooksville. Jerry Fisher, 688-4537.

Literacy Night with the Early Learning Coalition and Childhood Development Services: 5 to 7 p.m., Sylvan Learning Center, 11136 Libby Road, Spring Hill. 797-9444 or 754-5068.

Correction

The "Cody's Run" fundraiser bike run will be Sunday at Pioneer Park/Stewy's Skate Park on Pinehurst Drive, with signups starting at 10 a.m. The fundraiser is for a new skate ramp in the name of Cody Grater, a local man who was killed this year while serving in Iraq. Call Chris at 398-9542. A different date for the event was listed in Wednesday's edition.

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