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DUI checkpoint on Northcliffe set for tonight
By Times Staff Writer
Published November 30, 2007
COUNTYWIDE
The Hernando County Sheriff's Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI checkpoint 9 p.m. today to 1 a.m. Saturday on Northcliffe Boulevard near Portillo Road. Deputies will look for drivers suspected of driving under the influence. Zero tolerance is in effect; arrests will be made of anyone detected to be driving while impaired. Call Sgt. Matt Lillibridge at 754-6830, ext. 53757.
SPRING HILL
Special day for hospital at Sam's
Sam's Club, 13360 Cortez Blvd., will host Hospital Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Call 592-4737.
Medicare workshop slated for today
U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite will host a Medicare workshop 9 to 11 a.m. today at the Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (behind Oak Hill Hospital). The workshop will inform seniors about the open enrollment period for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and Medicare Advantage plans. Enrollment ends Dec. 31 for eligible seniors. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) representatives will be on hand to help seniors enroll in the plan most appropriate for their needs. 799-8354.
BROOKSVILLE
Diabetes is topicof symposium
A free "Healthy Living with Diabetes" symposium will be 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Brooksville Elks Lodge, 14494 Cortez Blvd. Local experts will discuss managing blood sugar, medication management, nutrition, coping with diabetes and other topics. The event is hosted by the Gulf Coast North Area Education Center and the Suwannee River Area Health Education Center. Lunch will be served. Registration required. Call toll-free 1-877-673-3121, ext. 11.
Toy Run to benefit Shriners Hospital
The 18th annual Toy Run for Shriners Hospital for Children will leave from the southeast parking lot of Truck Bypass 50 and Broad Street at 11:29 a.m. sharp Dec. 8. The run is open to all bikers and clubs. Participants are to bring a new toy. Call Hop Artman at 597-2369 or Fred Wolcott at 684-7251.
Today's picks
Brooksville Regional Hospital Auxiliary hosts Christmas Craft Sale:9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the hospital cafeteria, 17240 Cortez Blvd. 596-9807 or 442-0169.
Festival of Trees: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Yvonne, 796-6026 or 848-7988, or Karen, 796-2096.
Withlacoochee Rockhounds' 33rd annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Admission $3 for adults, $1 for teens, free for 12 and younger. Free parking. Jerry Johnson, 688-7810.
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by jerry
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11/30/07 02:54 PM
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If it is state law, I don't understand the justification for it. And certainly the state law doesn't require it to be a leading news story.
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by Paul
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11/30/07 01:29 PM
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It's state law that all DUI checkpoints must be made available to the general public in advance.Most of the time the announcemant is buried in the middle of the paper in very small print.Rest assured this checkpoint will still result in many arrests.
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by Harry
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11/30/07 09:58 AM
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They want to make sure the Deputys dont get caught there!!!
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by Lou
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11/30/07 09:47 AM
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Giving advance notice of a DUI checkpoint, including exact time and location ? That's absurd. Who in the Sheriff's office was dumb enough to OK this press release ?
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by alan
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11/30/07 07:41 AM
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i think it's amazing that you tell everyone where the D.U.I checkpoint will be ..i just cant beleive it,,do you think drunks cant read, or something,,,why even set it up ...when your telling everyone to go around,,,weird,,,
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by Jerry
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11/30/07 07:36 AM
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What is the point of advertising a dui checkpoint?
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