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High fives
PHSC staff honored: Pasco-Hernando State College recently announced its recipients of the annual National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Awards.
The 2014 honorees include Rene Brioso, assistant professor, information technology programs, East Campus in Dade City; Shirley Cherry, associate professor, mathematics, East Campus; Patricia Garcia, assistant professor of nursing, North Campus in Brooksville, and Burt Harres , vice president of instruction/provost, West Campus in New Port Richey.
Clubs and organizations
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program had its annual recognition luncheon at Silverthorn Country Club on March 19. RSVP project coordinator Abby Evert made the presentations.
Viola Sellon received her 10-year recognition pin. She volunteers at the Family Visitation Center in Brooksville.
Judith Boucher also received her 10-year recognition pin. She volunteers at DayStar Life Center and the Brooksville Garden Club.
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Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582 recently presented annual awards. Exalted ruler Michael Minotti made the presentations during the group's monthly meeting in March.
Shelly Wareham received the Elks of the Year award; Darleen Keck received the Officer of the Year award, and Kathy Minotti received the Volunteer of the Year award.
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The Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central recently welcomed new member Marv Murphy, a retired special education teacher with the Hernando County School District with more than 33 years of service.
Murphy is a model train and gardening enthusiast, and volunteers with People Helping People and the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. He is also a member of the American Legion.
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The Hernando County Democratic Club recently held elections to fill vacancies on the board. Those elected include: Joe Lemieux, vice president; Natalie Russo, secretary, and Jerry Lonergan, board member.
The terms run through February. For information, visit democraticclub.org.
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The Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill recently hosted its fourth annual Barney's Kids Charity Ball at Glen Lakes Country Club.
Barney Mancuso dedicated more than 50 years to Kiwanis and children. At the ball each year, the club recognizes an individual who works professionally or personally for the benefit of Hernando County children and presents her or him with the Barney Mancuso Award.
The 2014 recipient was Shanika Figueroa Rodriguez, the Hernando County School District's liaison for homeless students. Rodriguez coordinates and collaborates with community organizations to assist students in meeting their immediate needs and fosters an environment that supports and encourages the students to meet the challenges for a successful life.
Proceeds from the event are used to maintain and expand the Barney's Kids program, which advocates for Hernando County children.
Tampa Bay Times columnist Tom Jones offers up his Two Cents on the world of sports.
No respect
Crews searching through the night in the rubble left by a landslide that buried a mountain village under tons of soil and rocks in southwestern China found 15 bodies, but more than 110 more people remained missing.
ST. PETERSBURG — The rookie pitcher walked to his locker Saturday after tossing the fourth quality start in as many tries to begin his career. He held the potent Orioles bats to three runs and for six innings gave his team a chance to win.
ST. PETERSBURG — Tom Rockhill didn't know what to expect Saturday, but by noon people were knocking on the door of his bar Right Around the Corner in Grand Central.
![(From left to right) Emma Chalut 18, gets a rainbow sticker on her cheek from her sister Ellie, 15 both of Jacksonville before the annual St. Pete Pride parade in downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday. This year the route was changed from the Grand Central and Kenwood area to Bayshore Drive. [EVE EDELHEIT | Times]](/resources/images/dti/2017/06/a4s_PRIDE062517b_19535678.jpg)
TALLAHASSEE — A former Florida Supreme Court justice, who wrote a decision that prevented lawyers from excluding jurors because of their race, has died.
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