On Thursday, May 6, County Commissioner John Allocco addressed a large group of supporters of the Glen Lakes Veterans and Friends (GLV). This organization raises money to help various veterans’ posts from the tri-county area (Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus counties). These posts include American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Disabled Veterans (DAV).
In the right hand corner of the Spring Hill library's lobby, there is a display of mail surrounding a picture of a man in an Army uniform. A closer look will show the envelopes are fully illustrated. This is mail art by Harry E. Hahn, the man in uniform, and this is just a peak into his work.
As the Hernando Sun celebrates its sixth anniversary this month, we commemorate another milestone simultaneously--the debut of the Show Us Your Sunshine column, a weekly good news feature that celebrates and casts the spotlight on the love, the caring, the acts of good will that shine through our darkest times.
The Glen Lakes community through Glen Lakes Veterans and Friends, Inc. (GLVF) awarded grants to numerous local veteran organizations recently and presented checks to representatives of these organizations. The following veterans’ groups were recipients:
VFW Post 10209 - $5,500
On Tuesday, February 16, the Springstead High School baseball team led by coach Joe Pepitone and new head coach Jeff Gilesspi, took to the field for their first home game of the season. The team played against Crystal River and coach Joe commented, “It’s great to be back on the ball field after a year of shutting everything down. The boys are excited, the athletic director Dustin Kupcik, and Principal Mrs.
Her estranged husband, Raul Hernandez Perez has been charged with her murder. While her family, friends, and community await justice, we highlight the life of Army Private First Class Selena Elizabeth Roth.
Selena began accomplishing many things early in her 25 years. She earned her associate’s degree prior to graduating from high school, becoming a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. During high school, she was very active in multiple sports including soccer, swimming, golf, and track.
On Friday, January 15, 2021 a group of local citizens, along with city and county officials gathered at the courthouse for the unveiling of a monument dedicated to five Hernando County men who gave their lives in service to our country. The monument was donated by members of the Lowman Family Foundation.
Many good laughs are sure to be had at the Veterans HEAT Factory Fundraiser, set for 7 p.m. Saturday, January 30, at the VFW Post 10209, 14376 Edward Noll Drive, Spring Hill.
Opening with a spirited performance by Elliott Smith and his comedy magic, the show's main attraction will be "The Comedy Time-Tunnel" presented by Tony Belmont, founder of the National Comedy Hall of Fame Museum and veteran Broadway show promoter.
Raising money for non-profit organizations can be challenging in the best of times. However, during this pandemic, when the need is so great in so many areas and resources are more limited, these organizations have to be creative and flexible.
During the Saturday morning Shabbat Service on November 14, 2020, Temple Beth David in Spring Hill, honored the Jewish War Veterans with a gathering of temple members and guests outside in front of the temple building. Invited guests Commander Larry Jasper from JWV Post 373 in Tampa, his wife Georgi and Bruce and Phyllis Shur were present. Commander Jasper noted that the JWV is the oldest organization in our country and he emphasized the important role Jews have held in every war.
