Hernando briefs

By Times staff writers

© St. Petersburg Times,
published September 4, 2001

Deputies to check for seat belts

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office will participate in the ninth "enforcement wave" for Buckle Up Florida, through Sunday.

The goal is to prevent traffic accident injuries and death by supporting strict enforcement of the Florida safety belt and child restraint laws. During the campaign, deputies will show zero tolerance for safety belt law violations. Drivers pulled over for another violation and not buckled up will be given a citation.

Florida safety belt laws require all front seat passengers to wear seat belts, regardless of age. Children younger than 6 must be properly restrained as follows: Newborns through age 3 must be in safety seats, and ages 4 and 5 in a child safety seat or safety belt. Drivers are held responsible for passengers younger than 18 who are not buckled.

Also, deputies will be performing vehicle checks in connection with Buckle Up Florida at the following Hernando County locations: Elgin Boulevard, Sealawn Drive, Bay Drive, Waterfall Drive, Coronado Drive, Fort Dade Avenue, Ayers Road, Hayman Road, Ridge Manor Boulevard, Powell Road and Dempsey Road.

For information, call 754-6830.

Chorus conducts 'Vocal Aerobics'

SPRING HILL -- The Hernando Hills Hi-Lites Women's Barbershop Chorus invites area women to participate in its "Vocal Aerobics," a series of four one-hour sessions starting Monday.

The chorus rehearsal will start at 7 p.m., with the class beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the chorus room of Powell Middle School on Barclay Road. The other classes will be Sept. 17 and 24 and Oct. 1. The workshops are free and include mild physical exercises geared toward increasing breath control, along with vocal workouts and learning a new song. The classes will be conducted by Jeannine Zack, a local voice and piano teacher. The Hi-Lites is a chapter of Harmony Inc., an international organization of women barbershop singers. For further information, call 688-2537.

Atria Hernando offers classes

BROOKSVILLE -- In recognition of National Assisted Living Week, Atria Hernando will present the following activities:

"Dealing With Alzheimer's" seminar, 2 p.m. Monday. Refreshments will be served.

"The White House Family Recipes" cooking class, 1 p.m. Sept. 11. Reservations needed.

The Hernando Community Blood Bank Blood Mobile, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 12. Those donating blood will receive a recognition T-shirt.

Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Free blood sugar and blood pressure tests will be provided. There will be vendors and a lot of medical information available. Free hot dogs and refreshments will be provided.

University of South Florida Memory Clinic, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. Free screenings will be provided by appointment only.

Atria Hernando is at 7251 Grove Road (behind the Hernando Eye Institute). For information and/or reservations and appointments, call 596-8500.

Council taking board applications

BROOKSVILLE -- The Brooksville City Council is now accepting applications for those interested in volunteering to serve as a member of the Beautification Board. One position is available, which will fill an unexpired three-year term of office through Jan. 31, 2002.

To apply for the board, an appropriate application form must be completed, available in the City Clerk's office, 201 Howell Ave. Applications must be returned no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 21.

All applicants must be registered voters in Florida. For information, call 544-5420.

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