Hernando briefs

By Times staff writers

© St. Petersburg Times,
published July 9, 2001

Special program marks "Operation Overlord"

BROOKSVILLE -- The "Jubile of Liberte Diplome" ceremonies will begin at 1 p.m. today in the Hernando County Commission chambers of the Government Center, 20 N Main St. The program is in recognition of "Operation Overlord," more commonly known as "D-Day."

Speakers will include a representative from Rep. Karen Thurman's office and Deron Mikal, representing the consul general of France.

Ken Wrinkle, director of the Hernando County Office of Veterans Services, along with County Commissioner Chris Kingsley, will present the Jubile of Liberte Diplome. Numerous veterans organizations will be represented at the event.

For information, call 754-4033.

Information available on subsidized home loans

BROOKSVILLE -- A representative from the USDA Rural Development will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the Hernando County Housing Authority office, in the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Room 205.

The representative will provide information on subsidized loans for home construction, purchase or repair. These programs are available to low and "very low" income applicants who qualify. No appointments are necessary. Realtors, lenders and builders are also welcome.

Rural Development also provides guaranteed loans with 100 percent financing for qualified low to moderate income families or individuals. For information, call(352) 742-7005, option 4.

Free program details integrated health services

SPRING HILL -- "Health, Wellness and Natural Choices -- There is an Alternative," a program regarding the use of integrated services in health care, will be offered from 2:30 to 4:45 p.m. July 14 in the West Hernando/Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave.

The program will be presented by Carol S. Hudson, who is a registered nurse. The program is free. Advance registration is requested due to limited space. Call 683-6403.

New Sierra Club holds organizational meeting

BROOKSVILLE -- The newly formed Naturecoast Sierra Club will conduct its first organizational meeting at 2 p.m. July 15 in the Chinsegut Hill Conference Center on Chinsegut Hill Road (off Snow Memorial Highway).

The group's goal is to help protect the environment and its resources. The Naturecoast Sierra Club will represent four counties: Hernando, Sumter, Citrus and Pasco.

For information, call Brad Bates, 796-3784, or Clay Colson, (813) 996-5575.

Library offers cooking, storytelling programs

The Hernando County Library System will offer the following programs as part of the Florida Library Youth Program:

Storyteller Windell Campbell will share tales at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in the West Hernando/Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill.

The "Cool Cooking" program will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday in the East Hernando Branch Library, 31170 Cortez Blvd. (Sunrise Plaza), east of Brooksville.

Marty the Magician will present his illusions at 10:15 a.m. Thursday in the Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville.

The free programs are for children ages 5-12. No registration is required. For information, call 592-5606.

School conducts CPR,domestic violence classes

SPRING HILL -- Pasco-Hernando Community College is accepting registration for the following classes, to be conducted in the Spring Hill Center, 11245 Spring Hill Drive:

CPR, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and July 17.

Domestic violence seminar, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

AIDS seminar, 6 to 10 p.m. July 24.

Call for class costs, registration and additional information: 688-8798.

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