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118th Year No. 11 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 70¢ Plus 5¢ Sales Tax Thursday, February 8, 2018 Woman Faces DUI-Manslaughter Charge By CYNTHIA KRAHL Monday. Initially ticketed for $15,500. morning on June 17, 2017, stitution. pulled over real quick!” Of The Herald-Advocate failure to maintain a single Her arraignment in Hardee when it crossed over the center Their vehicles collided head- The Ford’s engine compart- A Zolfo Springs woman has lane, she now faces charges of Circuit Court has been sched- line, the Florida Highway Pa- on at Shaw Road, according to ment was engulfed in flames, been charged with DUI- DUI-manslaughter, a second- uled for Tuesday, Feb. 27, at trol alleged. crash investigator Cpl. Larry H. he described. “There was a manslaughter in a June 2017 degree felony, and DUI with 1:30 p.m. before Circuit Judge Richard C. Grantham Jr., 48, McClellan and homicide inves- lady inside, and she was crash which killed a Wauchula property damage or personal Marcus J. Ezelle. of Wauchula, was headed east- tigator Cpl. Kimberly A. Be- screaming for help.” man. injury, a first-degree misde- King was the driver of a bound in his 1999 Toyota navidez. A semi soon came upon the Julia Ann King, 23, of 1988 meanor. 2002 Ford F150 pickup truck Corolla at the time, on his way The truck burst into flames. scene as well, Batts said, and Mel Bryan Road, was booked In a first-appearance hearing traveling westbound on State to work as a corrections officer A passing motorist, Chris its driver grabbed a fire extin- into the Hardee County Jail on on Tuesday, bond was set at Road 64 at about 6:10 in the at Avon Park Correctional In- Batts of Sebring, was credited guisher but was unsuccessful in with preventing any further battling the blaze. loss of life in the fiery after- “The windows were broken; math of the crash. the doors wouldn’t open,” HAVE A HEART Batts, who estimated he hap- Batts said. “I had to pull from pened upon the scene some- the passenger window. I had to time between 6:15 and 6:20, get halfway into the truck in Airgun told The Herald-Advocate, “I order to reach her, to pull her saw two vehicles. On my left, out.” there was a car. A truck was on Batts was able to remove Propels my right, and it was on fire. I See CHARGE A2 Boy Into Skimmer Cases On An Upsurge Trouble None Found On Pumps Here By CYNTHIA KRAHL It could have been an ATM, By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate for instance, Whatley said. Of The Herald-Advocate Despite an uptick in Hardee And in a suspected case in- A boy who brought an air- County victims of fraudulent vestigated by the Sheriff’s Of- gun to school has been sus- debit-card use, no skimmers fice, again no tampering was pended and faces possible have been found in gasoline found. expulsion, the Hardee County pumps here, law enforcement In that instance, a Lake Sheriff’s Office said. agencies said this week. Placid man said he stopped for According to a report filed Fuel pumps are frequent tar- gas at the Circle K on U.S. 17 by school resource officer Dep. gets of criminals with illegal in Zolfo Springs, and six James Adler, an alert was re- card readers which steal the hours later was alerted to an ceived from the Heartland data off the magnetic stripe on attempt to withdraw $300 Crimestoppers tip line last credit and debit cards. ATMs, from his bank account, a Thursday morning. It alleged a too, are attractive marks for transaction the bank denied. student at Hardee Junior High these tech-savvy thieves. The Circle K manager, School had a pistol in his back- In at least two recent cases however, told Dep. Jennifer pack. of stolen data followed by Soria that the pumps there em- After receiving the tip, he spending sprees, the victims ploy a new technology which and Dean of Students Sherri suspected a local gas pump as will shut down the pumps if a Knight located the boy on the the source of the breach. In tampering attempt occurs. school’s football field along each case, however, the No theft took place there, with his physical education pumps checked out clean. Soria said. class. Separating him from the “We have no confirmed Still, gas stations through- group, they asked the boy if he cases,” Lt. Matthew Whatley out Florida are a prime source had anything on campus that of the Wauchula Police De- of ill-gotten gain for crooks. was not allowed. partment said on Tuesday. How best to avoid becom- The boy admitted he had an “One appeared possible, but ing a victim? airsoft pistol in his backpack, the loss-prevention officer “Pay inside,” WPD’s What- Adler said. came and checked the pump, ley said succinctly. After retrieving the gun, and said there wasn’t a skim- “My best advice is to go in- Adler inspected it to find it mer,” he said. side and pay,” he said. “Don’t “closely resembled a Taurus In that case, the lieutenant pay at the pump, especially semi-automatic pistol.” The described, the victim had used using your debit card. Use a airgun was confiscated and the a debit card to purchase gas at credit card if you must, as it boy was escorted to the front the pump at Speedway on has more protections than a office, he said. U.S. 17 at Oak Street. “But,” debit card.” There, the boy explained the COURTESY PHOTO he added, “the victim couldn’t The inconvenience of going airgun’s presence in his back- With Valentine’s Day approaching, what better project for the budding artists in say with 100 percent certainty inside the store to pay for your pack by saying he had spent the North Wauchula Elementary’s Afterschool Kindergarten Art Club than making that the pump was the last fuel pales in comparison to a See AIRGUN A2 stained-glass-like hearts? Here, 5-year-old Tanner Tyson offers his. He is the son place the debit card was theft of your data, Whatley of Haley and Will Tyson of Wauchula. used.” noted.

WEATHER DATE HIGH LOW RAIN 01/30 65 48 0.00 Bicyclist 01/31 72 41 0.00 02/01 77 46 0.00 02/02 80 49 0.00 Collides 02/03 74 55 0.00 02/04 81 54 0.47 02/05 77 61 0.01 With Semi TOTAL Rainfall to 02/05/2018 - 3.19 Same period last year - 1.45 By TOM STAIK Ten Year Average - 49.17 Of The Herald-Advocate Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center One person was injured last Thursday when a tractor-trailer INDEX collided with a bicycle on U.S. Classifieds ...... B4 17 in Zolfo Springs. Courthouse Report . . . .A5 The accident, which oc- Crime Blotter ...... A5 curred on southbound U.S. 17 just south of the State Road 66 Entertainment ...... B7 intersection, was reported at Hardee Living ...... B9 3:44 p.m. Obituaries ...... A10 “Our crews responded expe- Puzzles ...... B13 ditiously,” said William Yonce Save The Date ...... A2 Sr., deputy chief of Hardee School Lunch Menus . .B11 County Fire Rescue. Solunar Forecast ...... A7 Rescue crews answered the call with one ambulance and a fire engine. “There was one patient. Did PHOTO BY TOM STAIK have facial trauma,” Yonce said. The driver of a tractor-trailer involved in a collision with a bicycle snaps pictures with his cell phone as deputies “He was medically stable.” with the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office secure the crash scene in the southbound lanes of U.S. 17 just south See BICYCLIST A2 of State Road 66 last Thursday afternoon. A2 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 THE Student Funding Takes erald- dvocate H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE SAVE MICHAEL R. KELLY Hit As Enrollment Drops Co-Publisher and Editor By TOM STAIK Calculation of FTE seats — projection of 5,273.22 FTE THE JAMES R. KELLY Of The Herald-Advocate the mechanism by which seats in the 2016-17 academic Co-Publisher Funding covering the equiv- school districts receive per- year. alent expense of four teachers pupil funding — is a compli- Hopes, however, remain for CYNTHIA M. KRAHL has been lost as student enroll- cated process. a rebound. DATE Managing Editor ment continues to drop across Education officials in Talla- Hardee County saw its FTE JOAN M. SEAMAN NOEY DeSANTIAGO the Hardee County School Dis- hassee project a pre-academic figures spike in 2016-17 from FEBRUARY Sports Editor Emeritus Production Manager trict. year FTE estimate based on a pre-school appropriation of “We have already done a prior year trends and statistics 5,233.34 FTEs to 5,287.42 8 – Walk-n-Talk/Peace River Park/1322 E. TOM STAIK DARLENE WILLIAMS budget amendment to reduce provided by school districts. FTEs by the end of the year. Main St, Wauchula/ Sports Editor Assistant our projected revenue by close The FTE number is then up- Officials here are pinning Production Manager to $200,000,” Finance Director dated on a quarterly basis. their hopes on gaining some 9 a.m. 8 – Knitting & Crochet/ 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. Box 338 Greg Harrelson told The Her- The current third-quarter re- FTEs from local Virtual School ald-Advocate on Tuesday. port is based on Hardee students who are enrolled to HC Public Library/ Wauchula, FL 33873 315 N. 6th Ave., Phone: (863) 773-3255 • Fax: (863) 773-0657 The Florida Department of County’s actual October stu- take physical education. Education reduced the pro- dent enrollment numbers and “Those virtual physical edu- Wauchula/10 a.m. 8 – Storytime/HC Public [email protected] jected number of Full Time the district’s projected number cation numbers could show Library/10 a.m. [email protected] Equivalent (FTE) seats in for the month of February. up,” Harrelson said. “We are [email protected] Hardee County to 5,220.60 in A formal student enrollment hoping they have not already its most recent third-quarter count began Monday and is been factored in.” 8 – Fitness in the projection. scheduled to end Friday (Feb. Virtual School enrollment in Park/Yoga/Heritage Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the Park/5:30 p.m. Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at The district had been appro- 9). The February count will physical education accounted U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office priated 5,265.77 FTE seats at form a basis for the upcoming for approximately 20-30 addi- (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: the start of the 2017-18 aca- fourth-quarter projections. tional FTEs for the district last 9 – OverDrive/HC Public The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. demic year. The current FTE third-quar- year. Library/10:30 a.m. “What we are hoping is that ter projection of 5,220.60 is ap- “We are hoping the actual is DEADLINES: maybe we under projected,” proximately 53 FTE seats going to be better than this,” 10 – Haiti Missions Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. Harrelson said. lower than the third-quarter Harrelson added. Fundraiser/Advance School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. Auto Parts/905 S Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) 6th Ave, Wauchula/ General News — Monday 5 p.m. 8 a.m. Ads — Tuesday Noon 10 – ECHO Ministries Orphan Ministry Relocates Grand Reopening/ SUBSCRIPTIONS: First Baptist Church By NAOMI EREKSON family homes, whether relatives or non-rela- Hardee County — 6 months, $21 • 1 year, $39 • 2 years, $75 Herald-Advocate Intern of Bowling Green/ tives, just as long as the guardians have docu- 4531 U.S. Highway Florida — 6 months, $25 • 1 year, $46 • 2 years, $87 Taking care of orphans is one of many com- mentation to show that they have legal Out of State — 6 months, $29 • 1 year, $52 • 2 years, $100 17 N/Bowling mands in the Christian culture. A special min- guardianship over the children for which they Green/1 p.m. Online — 1 month, $5 • 6 months, $19 • 1 year, $37 • 2 years, $70 istry here in Hardee County does just that. are caring. LETTERS: Echo ministries, which also has facilities in Items the ministry provides include, but are 12 – AARP Free Tax The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of Highlands and Polk counties, is geared to serv- not limited to, clothing, shoes, diapers, books Filing/HC Public public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in ing families who are taking care of children and some toiletry products for teenage girls. “If Library/2 p.m. good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. who are not living with biological parents. [a family] needs something we don’t have, we 12 – Wauchula City The ministry in Hardee had originally been can get it,” Sperry commented. Commission stationed at the First United Methodist Church As of October, when the ministry was forced Meeting/225 E. of Bowling Green but temporary closed in Oc- to temporarily close until a new location could Main Street, tober when the church shut its doors. Now, be found, Sperry said she had documentation Wauchula/6 p.m. Echo is back up and running at its new location for about 30 to 40 families throughout the com- Kelly’s Column at First Baptist Church of Bowling Green at munity Echo has been serving. 13 – Bowling Green City 4531 U.S. 17 North. Sperry and Tami Poucher, who is the other Commission By Jim With the new location comes a grand re- co-director, are the only two individuals keep- Mtg/104 E. Main opening social event which is Saturday from 1 ing Echo Ministries running, but Sperry said St.,Bowling to 4 p.m. The reopening is open to the public; they are always in need of volunteers. Anyone Green/6:30 p.m. light refreshments will be served and an infor- interested in helping serve the ministry, can 13 – Hardee County mation table set up. contact either Sperry at 245-6877 or Poucher at Gasoline rose to $2.69 a gallon in Wauchula on Tuesday for IDA/EDC Missy Sperry, one of the co-directors of the 781-7591. Sperry also emphasized that back- Meeting/ regular unleaded. ministry, said that families who were not signed ground checks are required to volunteer. –––––– Commission up with Echo can do so at the reopening, given Hours of operation for the ministry are Chambers/412 W. The Florida State Fair opens today (Thursday) in Tampa. they provided documentations for proof of Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Doyle E. Carlton III is chairman of the fair board. Orange St., Room guardianship. “We are very appreciative for the outreach 102, Wauchula/ –––––– Sperry noted that Echo Ministries serves fos- First Baptist has given us and we’re looking Paul Samuels said this week he will run this year for a third 8:30 a.m. ter families and adoption families throughout forward to serving more families in Hardee 13 – Homeschool Art/ four-year term on the Hardee County School Board. Hardee County. The organization also serves County,” Sperry concluded. –––––– HC Public Library/ Thomas Trevino, 43, said this week he will not seek a third 2 p.m. term on the school board this year. He wants to spend more time 13 – Fitness in the Park/ with his wife Guille and children Benjamin, 11, and Jenesi, 8. Yoga/Heritage CHARGE Park/5:30 p.m. He said he has been in public service for 20 years. Continued From A1 He and his wife own three day care centers, two beauty sa- 13 – Money Smart Financial lons, and over 30 rental houses. He also has other business in- King from the truck in time. cerned about getting the 0.087 and 0.088, McClellan tersects. Workshop/Habitat “I pulled her out and drug screaming lady out of the car said as the investigation for Humanity/ –––––– her far enough away that she and with helping anybody I reached its conclusion last Congratulations to the Hardee High Schools boys’ soccer Bowling Green wouldn’t get injured any more could.” month. Depot/201 E. Main team for winning the district championship, 2-1, over Lake if the fire got bigger. Five min- King was transported to Homicide investigator Be- Wales. St., Bowling Green/ utes later,” he added, “the Florida Hospital Heartland for navidez then lodged the crim- 6 p.m. –––––– whole passenger compartment treatment. Grantham was de- inal charges against King. A B.J. Norris, an Army veteran who lives in Wauchula, will was on fire.” ceased at the scene, the FHP warrant was issued for King’s 14 – Haiti Missions Team be 100 on May 30. He and his wife Susie were among 80 people After getting the woman to said. arrest. who attended a sweetheart dinner Monday night, hosted by the Valentine's Day Gift safety, Batts went to check on Investigation into the crash Appearing in Traffic Court Sale/Florida's First local American Legion, Herger Williams Post No. 2. the driver of the Toyota. “He ensued during these interven- on Monday for the failure to The local American Legion is 100 years old. Ernie Ziglar is Assembly of God/ was not breathing; he was not ing months, the FHP noted. maintain a single lane charge, 1397 S Florida Ave, commander. responsive,” he said. Blood samples taken from King was taken into custody –––––– Wauchula/8 a.m. The man, Grantham, was King and analyzed by the and booked on the DUI- 14 – Adult Coloring/ Roy Petteway spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club Tuesday Batts’ cousin. “I didn’t know Florida Department of Law manslaughter and DUI with about the history of the turpentine business and displayed his HC Public Library/ it was his car at the time,” Enforcement allegedly re- property damage or personal 2 p.m. collection of tools. Batts said. “I was just con- vealed blood-alcohol levels of injury counts. His grandfather H.H. Petteway, had a turpentine mill east of Wauchula from 1897 to 1920 and before then was in the in- 15 – Knitting & Crochet/ dustry in North Carolina and Georgia. Turpentine is made from HC Public Library/ sap collected from pine trees. 10 a.m. AIRGUN 15 – Storytime/HC Public –––––– Continued From A1 Brain scientist Jeff Stibel, author of “Breakpoint” and Library//10 a.m. “Wired for Thought,” says humans can live about three minutes night at a friend’s house, and tendent Todd Durden said on agreements with the parents without air, three days without water, 21 days without food, and 16 – Cooking With Danni/ the item was, therefore, still in Tuesday that the boy, 14, is a rather than before a School HC Public Library/ 11 days without sleep. his bag. seventh grader at HJH. This is Board hearing, he explained, He said people need at least seven hours of sleep per night. 2 p.m. No clothing was found in his not his first discipline referral. as such an agreement more 16 – Movies in the Park/ During sleep, the brain is cleansed of toxins by cerebral fluid. backpack, however, and it was Durden explained that quickly gets the child into an We sleep through five sleep stages roughly every 90 minutes, he Heritage Park/ his mother who had dropped school discipline escalates in alternative education setting. 6 p.m. wrote in USA Today on Dec. 26. the boy off at school that response to a student’s number Students who are removed –––––– 16 – Hardee County morning, Adler observed. of office referrals. This stu- from mainstream classes con- Comm. Meeting/ The HHS Academic Team was established in 1989 and has The airsoft pistol is spring- dent, he added, was bound by tinue their education at Pioneer won four state championships and been runner-up five years. BOCC Office/ powered, the school resource a behavioral contract at the Career Academy, the district’s 6 p.m. Team members learn facts that span over 5,000 years in topics officer said, and does not meet time of this alleged offense. alternative school located in ranging from economics to American literature, reported coach the statutory requirements for “The school can petition the Zolfo Springs. Rachel Thompson last year. 17 – Heirlooms & a weapon. The boy faces no School Board for expulsion for “He has a lesson to learn, Originals/Heritage criminal charges, he said. violation of his behavioral con- there are consequences,” Dur- Park/ 9 a.m. School authorities placed the tract,” Durden said. No such den said. “Too bad he didn’t go 17 – Haiti Missions Team boy on 10 days of out-of- petition has yet to be received. on his own and self-report it. Rolls Sale/Florida's Up To $3,000 Reward! school suspension. Some discipline cases are The outcome could have been First Assembly of Deputy Schools Superin- settled by signed stipulation a little different.” God/Noon Heartland Crime Stoppers 17-24 – Hardee County Anonymous Tips: Fair BICYCLIST 17-24 – Belmont's World Continued From A1 ABOUT... of Magic Show/ 1 (800) 226 Tips Hardee County The Florida Highway Patrol Office of Emergency Manage- Letters To Fair/Daily investigated the accident, but ment to issue several traffic The Editor 1(800) 226 8477 as of press time on Tuesday warnings on social media and The Herald-Advocate 19 – AARP Free Tax or had not responded to requests by email. welcomes letters to the edi- Filing/HC Public for information. The driver of the semi ap- tor on matters of public in- Library/2 p.m. heartlandcrimestoppers.com Several deputies with peared to be uninjured and terest. Letters should be 19 – Open Mic Night/ Hardee County Sheriff’s Of- made several phone calls and brief, and must be written in Heritage Park/ fice assisted with traffic con- spoke with deputies as they good taste and include the 6 p.m. writer’s full name, address trol at the scene, as the awaited the arrival of FHP. and daytime telephone 20 – Devotion & Lunch/ Corrections late-afternoon accident closed His tractor-trailer was number for verification. both southbound lanes and marked with a D&S Transport Letters must be received Hardee Help snarled traffic as motorists logo. The firm is based in Win- by 5 p.m. on Monday to be Center/Noon began their drive home. ter Haven. considered for that week’s At The Herald-Advocate, we want accuracy to be a The traffic congestion No information was avail- edition. Submissions should Save The Date will keep resi- given, not just our goal. If you believe we have printed prompted the Hardee County able on the bicycle rider. be typed or legibly written. dents informed of upcoming an error in fact, please call to report it. We will review the Send letters to: Letters to community happenings. To information, and if we find it needs correction or clarifi- the Editor, The Herald-Ad- have your non-profit meeting cation, we will do so here. vocate, P.O. Box 338, or event posted for free, e-mail To make a report, call Managing Editor Cynthia Krahl • We haven’t figured out the secret to immortality, but the Tur- Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax features@theheraldadvocate. at 773-3255. ritopsis nutricula jellyfish has. It can live forever by reverting to (863) 773-0657. com as far ahead as possible. back to its early stage of life after becoming sexually mature. February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A3 Fair Will Be Magical By NAOMI EREKSON way-style entertainment for Herald-Advocate Intern the whole family to enjoy, the Abracadabra! Bippity-bop- show brings a true theatrical pity-boo! A deck of cards, a experience as members of the magic hat and a rabbit or two! audience are often given op- The 77th Annual Hardee portunities to participate. County Fair will become more Shows are complete with magical than ever this year disappearing animals, music with daily performances given presentations and comedy by the award-winning Bel- while mysteries and magical mont’s World of Magic. illusions are added to take your Known for performances at breath away in phenomenal top fairs throughout the north- productions. east, Master Magician Al Bel- Performances will be held mont and his wife and partner several times a day throughout Suzanne will be launching the week at the midway and 2018 edition to their perform- are free of charge with the pur- ance as they come to Hardee chase of gate entry into the County for a week. fairgrounds. Scheduled times Providing thrilling, Broad- are still not determined.

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COURTESY PHOTO In celebration of Florida Literacy Week, which was Jan. 22-26, Bowling Green Elementary School gave stu- dents a chance to win some of their favorite books. Each student who scored 100 percent on an Acceler- ated Reader quiz was given a ticket for a drawing. This year’s lucky winners were fourth-grader Neida Ro- driguez (left) and second-grader Valeria Molina Lozano.

“There” refers to a place (e.g. look over there), “their” shows possession (e.g. their car is nice) and “they’re” is a contraction 2:8c for “they are” (e.g. they’re having a good time). GoodTo Your Health HONOR ROLL By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: A fects, including making your gus from her beautiful Bor- Bowling Green Elementary year ago, I broke out with osteoporosis much worse. Fur- der Collie. She has been using pimples on my back, arms ther, I am concerned that the over-the-counter meds on the Second Quarter and thighs. They itched so blurry vision could indicate the two of them for over 10 badly I thought I would go onset of diabetes or a cataract, months! The dog is doing bet- mad. A dermatologist took a as both are strongly associated ter than my daughter. Any biopsy and told me it was an with chronic steroid use. Your solutions to get rid of this KINDERGARTEN A/B Leslie Alvarenga- Raul Cruz autoimmune disease called regular doctor should be testing once and for all? A Ana Cruz Rodriguez Aidan Driggers bullous pemphigoid. I was you for diabetes and treating —E.B. Mailen Castro-Ruiz Jesus Jasper Franchesca Sahara Grey started on prednisone and the osteoporosis, and should ANSWER: Ten months is Tristan Fleurimond Tomas Hernandez Hernandez- Jennifer Lopez doxycycline. When it cleared make sure that you see the eye too long to treat something em- Bella Medina Jayda Kilpatrick Figueroa Gisel Maldonado up, I would stop the medica- doctor. pirically. It's time to find out Ricardo Castillo Belinda Lino Jess Nunez Alejandro Rodriguez tion, but it came back. The Certain medications, such as what this fungus might be, and David Guierrero Moises Tovar Jha'lana Spurlock Makaelah Sanchez doctor said she thinks I'll the doxycycline she started you that means a visit to a derma- Benjamin Lopez Xzavier Robinson Nicholas Sims have to take medication for on, can reduce your need for tologist, who can do a culture Ariana Rivera Rebekha Sandoval A/B Jevon Valadez the rest of my life. I don't like steroids. Other medications of the infection to find out what Eyleen Maldonado- Keidren Young Gerardo Arvizy Santiago Alamia taking this medication, as it used for autoimmune disease it is. There are some unusual Jaimes Anahi Aranna-Arzate Brittany Baker Milagros blurs my eyesight and I lose can further reduce the need for fungi that can be passed from Klowie Rodrigues Natalie Arvizu Alexander Cruz Covarrubias-Valen energy. I also have osteoporo- steroids, but azathioprine, animals (dogs, cats, pigs, Iliana Belmarez Leviy Avila-Victoria Rafael Lopez Rebecca Curry sis. I do take some vitamins. methotrexate, mycophenolate horses, cattle) to humans and Laremy Dickey Malillany Cervantes Diego Luna Amariah Garza —G.B. and others have serious side ef- cause skin infection. Rarely is Conna Gutierrez Iris Deluna Christopher Martin Cesar Hernandez- ANSWER: Bullous pem- fects of their own. Nicoti- systemic treatment necessary. Sadi McQuaig Daniela Gutierrez- Rosa Ortiz Flores phigoid is an autoimmune dis- namide, also called vitamin Dr. Roach regrets that he is un- Skylinn Powell Robles Jamyia Parker Julio Tavares ease that causes blisters, mostly B-3, can make the doxycycline able to answer individual let- Wesley Wright Vivianna Hurtado- Ricardo Rivera Uziel Velasco- in older adults. The blisters are more effective. ters, but will incorporate them Dominguez Andrea Rodriguez Martinez large and tense (as opposed to Although bullous pem- in the column whenever possi- A/B Roberto Magana- Analilia Sandoval pemphigus, an even more dan- phigoid sometimes does go ble. Readers may email ques- Angel Bautista Avila Navarrete Diego Valdiviez FIFTH GRADE gerous autoimmune disease, in away, I agree with your doctor tions to ToYourGoodHealth Adaia Gomez- Brielle Medina Brandon DeJesus- A which the blisters are soft). that you are likely to need @med.cornell.edu. To view and Martinez Honesti Redden Martinez Hugo Rodriguez-Paz Bullous pemphigoid tends to some medication long term; order health pamphlets, visit Jaspen Gordon Alani Robles Kirstyn Faulkner Fermin Velasco- come and go over months or however, she may be able to re- www.rbmamall.com, or write Alexis Hopkins Katelyn Sims Lindsey Trevino Martinez even years. Diagnosis is con- duce the dosages. to Good Health, 628 Virginia Ernesto Munoz- Rebecca Bravo firmed by biopsy. DEAR DR. ROACH: My Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. Hernandez SECOND GRADE Emilio Cavillo The usual treatment for bul- adult daughter contracted (c) 2018 North America Synd., Inc. A/B All Rights Reserved Milagros Peralta A Dylan Flores Megan Knarr lous pemphigoid is a corticos- ringworm or some other fun- Rayleen Sandoval Jaylee Rios Elizabeth Ramirez Sebastian Luna- teroid, either topical or Ingrid Duarte Cylee Murphy Caidyn Sanchez Moreno systemic. Since it was over Danica Fennell Vaness Tovar- Ty'Asia Spurlock such an extended area of your Alex Lopez A/B Sanchez Ezmeralda Alamia body, your dermatologist de- Make The Winning Score! Aidan Mouldin Abygail Adams Juan Valasco-Paz Francisco Arreola cided on systemic, at a moder- SPORTS NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5PM Diego Rivas Gwynevere Grey Caiden Bridges Jessica Bautista- ate dose of 20 mg. Prednisone (WEEKEND EVENTS, MONDAY AT NOON) Christopher Iniguez Fabiola Gutierrez- Juan Chirinos- Lopez has many long-term side ef- Emilio Maldonado- Robles Ramirez Giselle Esquivel Jaimes Amara Esquivel Ava Driggers Tonya Fields Angel Morales-Cruz Gabriella Flores Cameron Esquivel Romeo Flores Aviviana Rivera Enrique Frias Kyleigh Ford David Gomez-Lopez Hiraim Serrano- Abraham Garcia- Madelin Hernandez- Alessandra NOTICE Trinidad Perez Jose Hernandez- Kielyne Adcox Lourdes Ramirez- Makaya Lee Figueroa Amber-Rose Haines Mendoza Samiyah Singleton Efren Hernandez- EXECUTIVE SESSION Natasha Mather Elizabeth Roblero- Uriel Vasquez Jose Cruz Jacey Juarez HARDEE SCHOOL BOARD Christian Valdez FOUTH GRADE Cecilia Lara FIRST GRADE William Lopez- A Brenda Lopez-Ramos The Superintendent of Schools has called an Executive A Caceres Karolina Gonzalez Johanna Macedo Vanessa Cepeda Bryan Cantor Maryah McCoy Jazmin Reyes-Ochoa Session of the Hardee County School Board for Tuesday, Alexandra Lugo Genesis Magana- February 20, 2018, immediately following the regular meeting Eddie Picazo Navarrete A/B MRS. POWELL Anahi Rojo Amberly Trejo Beyonce Juarez A/B of the Board. The session will be held in the School Board Bethany Darty Dakoda McQuaig Deonte Lee Meeting Room located at 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Ashley Esquivel THIRD GRADE Angel Robles Francisco Arevalo Karyno Gomez A Jasyiah Singleton John Michael Lumley Florida. The purpose of the session is for collective bargaining. Brody Matthews Isabella Alcantar Michael Avila Carlos Chago This session is closed to the public. Bodhi Derringer Olivero Castillo 2:8c A4 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018

Directions Solar Project Could Save Millions By Clay Smith By TOM STAIK would come primarily from cutting the megawatts used during Hardee County Native Of The Herald-Advocate peak demand hours. The city of Wauchula could begin receiving 17 percent of its The savings, Herrington said, would account for 60-100 per- power from solar energy as soon as 2020. cent of total savings. The Wauchula City Commission was briefed during its Peak energy is charged monthly by megawatt. WAS IT HIS TIME? monthly workshop Monday night on a plan to partner the city Since solar power would peak in production in the afternoon As a pastor, death is part of my job. I’ve done over 500 fu- with a regional solar project backed by the Florida Municipal – when the city is at its peak demand 11 months of the year – ex- nerals in my time. Once I did three in the same day. Power Agency. cess power would then offset what is required to be purchased Each death is different because each grief is different. “I am recommending the city of Wauchula be a participating from the city’s bulk power supplier. I’ve done funerals where no one cried, because everyone utility,” said Bill Herrington, the city’s electric utility consultant. Herrington estimates the city would save $141,110 monthly was glad the person died. If you don’t understand that, you’ve The scale of the solar project is vast. by 2033. never watched your Momma suffer with Alzheimer’s for 14 The Florida Municipal Power Agency is envisioning the cre- One potential problem moving forward is the city’s existing years. ation of a 150- to 225-megawatt solar system that will fit hun- bulk power contract with Florida Power & Light. The supply I’ve done funerals where everyone was in tears, because the dreds of acres of land with solar panels. contract is exclusive, meaning Wauchula must purchase all its person’s work wasn’t done yet, and everyone knew it. That’s the Plans, Herrington said, call for the creation of 2-3 sites most power through FP&L. reason people cried at my Daddy’s funeral. Forty-two was too likely in the Osceola County area. Each site would be approxi- Herrington said FP&L officials are agreeable to amending the young for “King Kong” Smith to die. mately 500 acres. city’s contract in exchange for a two-year extension of the agree- There is a way of thinking that says, “When it’s your time, The mini-solar sites would be limited to less than 75 ment. it’s your time.” megawatts in order to avoid the permitting process required for Additionally, the utility has agreed to cut demand prices. I understand where this thinking comes from. It comes from large-scale power plant sites under Florida’s Power Plant Siting Starting next year the demand rate would be cut from $8 to a hundred years ago when the number one killer in the United Act. $7.70 and the non-fuel energy price would be cut from $3.50 to States was strep throat. We’ve forgotten in 1850, the infant mor- “That is a good thing,” said city attorney Thomas Cloud. “The $2.75. tality rate for whites was 22%; for blacks, 34%. A man could be Power Plant Siting Act adds at least two years to any project.” Florida Power & Light – probably not coincidentally – is the cutting wood and get a splinter; he might be dead from blood The sites would still be subject to local development and state developer of the solar project for FMPA through its subsidiary, poisoning in a week. Death was a lot closer back then. environmental laws. NextEra Renewable Florida. We live in a different time, a time that is still new. Strep According to Herrington, FMPA is not asking for participants “It is taking money from one pocket and putting it in another,” throat now means a trip to the doctor, not a death watch. Frying to cough-up any upfront costs. said Mayor Keith Nadaskay. everything you eat really isn’t healthy (even if it is delicious). The utility agency will instead require municipal utility sys- Commissioners remained largely mute on the proposal with Exercise really helps. tems to sign contracts committing them to purchase a certain per- the exception of Lambert. If a man smokes three packs a day, gets lung cancer, and centage of the solar project’s generated power. “I like the idea, but I am still fuzzy on the numbers,” Lambert dies, do we say, “It was his time?” If a man overeats, becomes City Commissioner Ken Lambert, attending his first city meet- said. morbidly obese, and dies from a stroke, do we say, “It was his ing since his recent brain surgery to remove a tumor last month, Commissioners asked for copies of Herrington’s research and time?” If a man drinks too much and drives, then hits a car and asked for clarification on the costs of the project. presentation for review in advance of this coming Monday’s reg- kills a family, do we say, “It was their time?” “I would like some clarification that there are no upfront ular meeting at 6 p.m. I wonder if God grieves because some people show up in costs,” Lambert said. “We can have it on the agenda to talk about, and if we are not heaven too early. They might arrive early because someone took “You just pay for output,” Herrington answered. ready to take action we can hear it in March,” Nadaskay said. an assault rifle and fired on a crowd at a concert. They might ar- Savings to the city – and in turn its 3,000 or so customers – Participation in the projects faces a mid-March deadline. rive early because they were poor stewards of their own body, of their own soul. No one, of course, knows the answers. Our inability to know means sometimes people say, “Don’t Drug Free Hardee Holds ask why. Have faith.” I think that’s the wrong equation. The With Roofing Industry Bible is full of people who ask God “why,” including Jesus Student ‘Super Saturday’ (“Why, O Lord, have your forsaken me?”). It is okay to ask God By NAOMI EREKSON provides devices as well. Par- “why.” Herald-Advocate Intern ents are also invited to attend Strained After Irma, The Bible also shows us that God does not always give a Are you a senior in high the event if they want to learn direct answer to “why.” school and trying to figure out about these processes. Sometimes he does, usually when people have sinned and Schools Issue Early Bid how to prepare for college life? Also held every Friday from want to know why God is punishing them (see the Prophets). By TOM STAIK Or maybe you’re want to apply 3 to 6 p.m., the Student Hub at officials. Patches and tempo- God answers pretty clearly. Of The Herald-Advocate for a job. Drug Free Hardee is designed rary fixes have failed and When there is tragedy, however, God does not answer the Drug Free Hardee has “to help students prepare for One more roof will soon be water is again leaking inside questions. But he does show up. The point of the book of Job is begun hosting a monthly “Stu- college…anything to help ad- added to the wait list. the building, Krahl said. not that God gives Job answers; it is that Job asked God to come dent Hub Super Saturday” at vance their career,” said Direc- The Hardee County School During its meeting on Jan. and speak, and God did. its office on 303 West Main St., tor Maria Pearson. “We are just Board on Tuesday voted 5-0 to 11, the School Board approved I think after you ask why, and you encounter God, real faith Suite 1. trying to help prepare them for allow staff to issue bids to re- hiring Scott Bonk & Associ- begins. This is faith that is based, not on human logic (“It was From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the real world.” place the failing roof at the ates to serve as the roofing his time”), but on a living God who walks with you, talks with Feb. 10, high school students Pearson added that Drug cafeteria of Bowling Green El- consultant for the project. you, and loves you through every moment of life. will be provided with free Free Hardee is working with ementary School. “He has visited the site, and God wants us to know more than anything that life is a pre- workshops which will teach Hardee Senior High School on “I did not intend to bring has started on the drawings cious gift. Life is to be cared for, stewarded, treasured. Take care them everything they need to this program, noting that it in- this in so early, but after talk- and specifications,” Krahl of your life; exercise; eat right; go to the doctor. know about how to apply for cludes these workshops in its ing with roofing contractors it noted. But above all, seek God. He gave you your life as a gift. college or a job. announcements. The organiza- became obvious the roofing A pre-bid meeting is set for Real encounters with him make life worth living. With lunch and snacks pro- tion is even willing to host industry is still crazy after Feb. 27. Hardee County native Clay Smith is lead pastor at Alice Drive vided, this event is primarily these workshops at churches if Hurricane Irma, and this will “This is a long time com- Baptist Church in Sumter, S.C. He and his brother and sister still for high school seniors as they are asked to do so for a allow us to get it done when ing,” said Paul Samuels, chair- own the family ranch in the Lemon Grove community east of workshops. Students will also large group of students. we want it,” said Rob Krahl, man. Wauchula. You can follow him at unlikelyclay.com. learn how to apply for financial The first Student Hub Super director of facilities for the The rare Tuesday meeting – aid and how to write resumes. Saturday was held in January, school district. that began at 9:08 a.m. and Students are encouraged to and ultimately will be sched- Krahl hopes construction ended at 9:17 a.m. – was held bring their own electronic de- uled for every third Saturday in can began following the last to accommodate school-re- vices, such as laptops and the future, except February be- day for students at the end of lated meetings in Tallahassee tablets, for the workshops but cause of time and event con- May. later this week. Paw s Corner Any later of a start could Samuels and Vice Chairman if they can’t, the office also flicts. By Sam Mazzotta prompt several logistical is- Garry McWhorter traveled to sues as the region enters the Tallahassee following the DEAR PAW'S CORNER: ization times should stay the summer rainy season, Krahl meeting for a two-day junket My 3-year-old cat, "Rascal," same (though you can extend said. to meet with state legislators is having a terrible time ad- the length of that play time). On This Day: The cafeteria roof at Bowl- and education officials to justing since my other cat, If Rascal starts eating less or ing Green has been an ongoing lobby on issues impacting "Fresca," died just a few stops eating altogether, try en- • In 1906 Without warning, Japanese torpedo maintenance issue for school Hardee County. weeks ago. He roams the couraging him to eat by adding boats make a night attack on Russian ships near house at night, meowing for a little bit of warm (not hot) naval base at Port Arthur, Manchuria; confu- hours, and doesn't always eat broth to his food. Stay in the his food. What can I do to room while he eats -- many cats sion because no deceleration of war given help him? don't like being petted while • In 1918 "Stars & Stripes,", weekly US armed —John C., El Paso, Texas they eat, but they often don't forces newspaper, 1st published DEAR JOHN: I'm sorry to mind owners sitting nearby. hear about the loss of Fresca. It It may take as long as six • In 1922 Radio arrives at the White House can be surprising to learn that months for Rascal to recover • In 1926 Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio be- many animals go through a from the loss of his friend. Be comes Walt Disney Studios grieving process after losing a as supportive as possible with- companion — whether human out changing his routine, or • In 1930 "Happy Days Are Here Again" by or animal. And, just as with hu- feeding him too many treats. If Benny Mereoff hits #1 mans, grieving can take time. he stops eating for more than • In 1933 1st flight of all-metal Boeing 247 The best thing to do is to be three days, still won't sleep or supportive of Rascal. Recog- doesn't seem to be improving • In 1942 Congress advises FDR that, Ameri- nize that you're both missing after a couple of months, con- cans of Japanese descent should be locked up Fresca, and give Rascal plenty tact the veterinarian. en masse so they wouldn't oppose the US war of attention and cuddles. Send your questions, comments However, don't change his and tips to ask@pawscor- effort routine. Mealtimes should stay ner.com. • In 1969 Last edition of Saturday Evening Post the same, playing and social- (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. The Bee Barn 2 LOCATIONS 776 Steve Roberts Special Think outside the box for Valentine’s Day Honey for your Honey! Stop by for gift ideas for your Valentine. 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COUNTY COURT Reshay Renard Melton, bat- ices vs. San Martin Herrera, tencing guidelines. Final dis- During the last week, sheriff’s deputies and city police There were no marriage li- tery, 20 days in jail with credit voluntary dismissal. cretion is left to the judge. officers investigated the following incidents and made the censes issued recently. for time served, $902 fines, Maria Goody vs. Castle Key Vreen Crawford III, posses- following arrests: costs and fees. Insurance Co., jointly stipulated sion of synthetic cannabain- The following small claims Sergio Arellano, domestic dismissal. oids, cathinones or synthetic COUNTY cases were disposed of re- battery—amended to disor- Lamar Spain Sr. vs. Lamar phenethylamines, adjudication Feb. 4, Lisa Renee Driver, 52, of 3620 Twin Coach Ct., cently by the county judge: derly conduct, adjudication Spain Jr., dismissal of injunc- withheld, drug offender proba- Daytona Beach, was arrested by Dep. Ryan Abbott and charged Capital One Bank vs. Dennis withheld, $575 fines, costs and tion for protection. tion three years with condition with DUI. M. Madsen, stipulated dis- fees. Thalia Camarillo vs. Kristen of inpatient drug treatment, 50 Feb. 4, a business burglary on East Main Street and a fight missal. Matthew Jason Billie, pos- Davina Duran, dismissal of in- hours community service, on Hickory Street were reported. Lake Wales Hospital Corp. session of drug paraphernalia, junction for protection. $2,241 fines, costs and fees; d/b/a Lake Wales Medical Cen- probation 12 months, 30 hours Brenda Klein vs. Jason Pohl, possession of drug parapherna- Feb. 3, a residential burglary on Ricky Road and a theft on ter vs. Jenny Poblano, stipu- community service, $540 fines, injunction for protection. lia and DUI, time served; pos- Locklar Road were reported. lated settlement and dismissal. costs and fees. U. S. Bank National Associ- session of methamphetamine, Catharine Woods vs. Danny Carlos Josue Garcia Rivera, ation as trustee vs. Judith A. not prosecuted. Feb. 2, thefts on U .S. 17 North, Lake Branch Road, James Summers, judgment. giving false identification to Miller and others, judgment of Amanda Leigh Ogilvie, Cowart Road and U.S. 17 South were reported. Jacalyn H. Calloway and law enforcement, 60 days in jail mortgage foreclosure. grand theft, adjudication with- Hansen Reporting Services vs. with credit for time served, James Stalling as trustee for held, probation five years, con- Feb. 1, Christopher Lynn King, 27, of 130 E. Townsend St., South Law Group, judgment. $525 fines, costs and fees the Thomas Carlton Under- current with Polk County Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on charges of fail- Long’s Air Conditioning Inc. placed on lien. wood and Elizabeth Cosey Un- sentence, theft class, 100 hours ure to appear in court and violation of probation. vs. Travis Kilpatrick, default Patrick Lenard Williamson, derwood trusts vs. Michael D. community service, in addition Feb. 1, Vianca Villarreal, 24, of 4802 Epps Ave., Bowling judgment. fraudulent use of a credit card Manley, stipulated judgment. to Polk County community Green, was arrested by Sgt. Danny O’Bryan on a charge of con- LVNV Funding vs. Faustino and petit theft, probation six Jessica Ann Smith and the service hours, $1,224 fines, tempt of court. R. Trevino, judgment. months, $10.89 restitution, state Department of Revenue costs and fees. Feb. 1, Ancelmo Villalva, 52, of 525 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, Country Walk vs. Gabriel $675 fines, costs and fees. vs. Shawn Michael Smith, was arrested by Dep. Chris Bandy and charged with battery. Torres and others, voluntary order. The following real estate Feb. 1, thefts on Murphy road and on Glades Street were dismissal. CIRCUIT COURT Eugene Pace and Brenda transactions of $10,000 or reported. Second Round Sub as as- The following civil actions Pace, divorce. more were filed recently in signee vs. Teresa Goodwin, were filed recently in the of- CAM XIV, HMC Assets vs. the office of the clerk of Jan. 31, Francisco Richard Trinidad, 34, of 7443 SE Prairie judgment. fice of the circuit court: Joy D. Harrison and others, dis- court: Creed Rd., Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on a Discover Bank vs. Brenda Troy Capital vs. Stephen missed. Miles S. Judah and Suzanne charge of violation of probation. D. Daniels, default judgment. Russell Mead and Hollie Mead, M. Judah as co-trustees to Jan. 31, Marcel Louis Melton, 34, of 2106 Jean Dr., Zolfo Midland Funding vs. Dol- damages—contracts and in- The following decisions on William H. Jr. and Pamela H. Springs, was arrested by Cpl. David Cruz on a charge of failure lene Fields, judgment. debtedness. civil cases pending in the cir- Lovett, $118,600. to appear in court. Portfolio Recovery Associ- Amanda J. Kersey and cuit court were handed down Ryan Cornwell to Douglas Jan. 31, Daniel Allen Jenkins, 23, of 442 Sweet Gum ates vs. Rafael Arce, dismissed James Kersey, divorce. recently by the circuit court B. and Bonnie T. Gasser, Pkwy., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Chris Bandy on a charge for lack of progress. Raafat Zakhary vs. Security judge. Defendants have been $24,000. of violation of probation. Discover Bank vs. Tommy First Insurance, damages— adjudicated guilty unless Mayela Yancy and Yorleny Jan. 31, a theft on U.S. 17 South was reported. Hooten, default judgment. contracts and indebtedness. noted otherwise. When adju- Moreno to Daniel Wolochuk Camilo Morillo vs. Shannon L. Cobb Construction Inc. dication is withheld, it is and Cynthia Minster, $115.50. Jan. 30, Roland Lopez Arguijo, 61, of 4505 John Carlton Shoffner, judgment. vs. Adnaud Louis Inc. and Ad- pending successful comple- Robert G. and Brenda G. Rd., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Danny O’Bryan on naud Louis, damages—con- tion of probation. Sentences Yoder to Kristine D. Withers, charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug The following misde- tracts and indebtedness. are pursuant to an investiga- $42,000. paraphernalia, contempt of court—violation of an injunction for meanor cases were disposed tive report by and the recom- First National Bank of protection, aggravated fleeing to elude an officer after a crash of recently in county court: The following decisions on mendation of the state Wauchula to Ortiz Acquisi- and driving while license suspended. Devin Lee Elbertson, pos- civil cases pending in the cir- probation office and also sen- tions, $26,500. Jan. 30, thefts on Magnolia Street, Chamberlain Boulevard session of drug paraphernalia, cuit court were handed down and Third Street were reported. adjudication withheld, $465 recently by the circuit court fines, costs and fees; possession judge: INVITATION TO BID Jan. 29, Pedro Luis Bonet, 53, of 404 N. Seventh Ave., of marijuana, not prosecuted. Carrington Mortgage Serv- Wauchula, was arrested by Cpl. David Cruz and charged with The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners possession of synthetic cannabis and possession of drug para- will receive sealed bids in the County Manager’s Office, phernalia. 412 West Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, Florida Jan. 29, William Alexander Carlton, 45, of 1624 Mowatt 33873 for: NOTICE OF APPLICATION St., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Beth Gainous and charged ADVERTISING THE 2017 DELINQUENT TAXES with larceny—petit theft. FOR TAX DEED Jan. 29, Isaac Demont Smith, 42, of 7206 Thomas Jefferson Bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the Cir., Bartow, was arrested by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on two counts The holder of the following tax certificates has filed Hardee County Manager’s Office at the above address. of withholding support of children. the certificates for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- Envelopes must be sealed and marked “2017 DELIN- Jan. 29, Stacey Flanders, 55, of 670 CR 665, Ona, was ar- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- QUENT TAXES and must be delivered to: rested by Dep. Ryan Abbott and charged with aggravated battery tion of the property, and the names in which it was by a person using a deadly weapon, criminal mischief—damage assessed are: HARDEE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE to property and resisting/obstructing an officer without violence. 412 West Orange Street, Room 103 Jan. 29, a business burglary on SR 64 East, and thefts on CERTIFICATE NO.: 964 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2010 Wauchula, Florida 33873 SR 66, U.S. 17 North, Aspen Lane and Morgan Grice Road were NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: GLORIA ANN reported. WILLIAMS so as to reach said office no later than 3:00 p.m., Thurs- Parcel ID Number: 15-34-25-0830-00019-0001 day, February 15, 2018. Bids received later than the WAUCHULA date and time as specified will be rejected. The Board Feb. 3, a residential burglary on South Ninth Avenue was Description of Property: will not be responsible for the late delivery of bids made reported. in person, by mail, or any other type of delivery service. LOTS 1 & 2 & E1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK19 Feb. 2, Otis Downs, 47, of 519 E. Center St., Sebring, was MAGNOLIA MANOR ALL BIDS RECEIVED TIMELY SHALL BE OPENED IN arrested by Ofc. Rene Benavidez and charged with criminal mis- 444P188 447P448 (S EX) 658P487 THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE, AT 3:00 p.m., chief—damage to property. Thursday, February 15, 2018, OR AS SOON THERE- Feb. 2, a theft on South 11th Avenue was reported. SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- AFTER AS PRACTICAL. STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Jan. 30, thefts on South Eighth Avenue and on West Oak The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or Street were reported. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. all bids or any part thereof that may be considered to be in the best interest of Hardee County and also re- Jan. 29, Charles Jason Sanders, 41, of 477 Rest Haven Rd., Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed serves the right to waive irregularities in any bid. Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Kaleigh Anderson and according to law, the property described in the cer- charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of RUSSELL A. MELENDY, CHAIRMAN drug paraphernalia and driving with knowledge of a suspended tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS der on FEBRUARY 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. license. HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 2:8c Jan. 29, a theft on South 10th Avenue was reported. Victoria L. Rogers BOWLING GREEN Clerk of Circuit Court Jan. 31, a theft on Bertha Fulse Lane was reported. Hardee County, Florida NOTICE OF APPLICATION Florida Ad No.: 1 Jan. 30, Kyler Blessitt, 22, of 5207 Doyle Parker Ave., By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk FOR TAX DEED Bowling Green, was arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged Tax Deed File: 252017TD028XXXX with possession of drug paraphernalia. Date: 01/03/2018 The holder of the following tax certificates has filed Jan. 30, a theft on Willow Avenue was reported. Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 1:25-2:15c the certificates for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are: NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION CERTIFICATE NO.: 1102 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2013 FOR TAX DEED NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: Davis and Gaines FOR TAX DEED Inc. and William L. Davis The holder of the following tax certificates has filed Parcel ID Number: 04-35-26-0000-40010-0000 the certificates for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- The holder of the following tax certificates has filed tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- the certificates for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- Description of Property: tion of the property, and the names in which it was tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- assessed are: tion of the property, and the names in which it was 550 AC assessed are: MINERAL RIGHTS 1/2 CERTIFICATE NO.: 816 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2015 INT IN ALL OF SECT 4 LESS NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: L.R. Oakleaf, CERTIFICATE NO.: 959 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2010 NW1/4 OF NW1/4 & LESS 50 ACRES Martha Oakleaf, R.H. Shaw and Audrey A. Shaw NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: ELOISE ROMEO UNDER SURFACE PARCELS Parcel ID Number: 10-36-25-0000-40020-0000 Parcel ID Number: 15-34-25-0830-00016-0012 04-35-26-0850-00001-0043 04-35-26-0850-00001-0055 Description of Property: Description of Property: 04-35-26-0851-00002-0107 04-35-26-0851-00002-0113 20 AC LOT 12 BLK 16 04-35-26-0851-00002-0119 1/2 MINERAL RIGHTS MAGNOLIA MANOR 04 35S 26E OR214 P285 N1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4 10 240P390 276P802P803 283P421 36S 25E SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on February 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on FEBRUARY 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. der on February 28, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Victoria L. Rogers Victoria L. Rogers Clerk of Circuit Court Victoria L. Rogers Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida Clerk of Circuit Court Hardee County, Florida Florida Ad No.: 1 Hardee County, Florida Florida Ad No.: 1 By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Florida Ad No.: 1 By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File: 252017TD035XXXX By: Norma M. 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And a special honor was Contestants included regu- given to the Peace River Pro lar Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Classic by the Women’s Rodeo qualifiers Cody Professional Rodeo Associa- DeMoss and younger brother tion – it was voted the rodeo in Heith of Louisiana, and South- 2017 with the Best Ground. eastern Circuit champion bull- The condition of the dirt rider Michael Riggs of around the barrels is extremely Georgia. In fact, Cody important to barrel racing, and DeMoss won the saddlebronc- Wauchula’s was the very best riding event, and the pair of any professional rodeo for placed in the money in team all of last year. When the rodeo roping. Cody’s lifetime win- committee members learned of nings were just below the $3 this honor, they decided it million mark, and this week- should be given to Justin Webb PHOTOS BY KATHY ANN GREGG end may have bumped him for all of the hard work he does Parker Carlton is in perfect form, but the steer starts to veer too far away for him to catch. over that amount, as he also in maintaining the condition of placed in the saddlebronc rid- this arena. and state Sen. Denise Grims- ing at Homestead. Of course, Tim “Wild ley. Local contenders didn’t fare Thang” Lepard and his Team Grimsley participated in quite as well for collecting Ghost Riders were once again Saturday’s performance, enter- prize money, with one excep- the highlight of both days. The ing the arena in a mule-drawn tion: new Hardee County resi- three capuchin monkeys cart, where, after being intro- dent Jobe Johns, who placed dressed as cowboys (in outfits duced by professional rodeo second at Wauchula in 8.8 sec- to match Tim’s!) enter the announcer Jerry Todd, she onds, winning $790, and tying arena riding border collies, gave a short speech. Todd even for second at Homestead in 9.0 where they proceed to herd a made fun of himself by re- seconds, winning $1,374 there. group of goats into a pen and minding the spectators that But just getting out there then on top of a tractor-trailer during last year’s rodeo he and completing the event still cab. All of this takes place to spent the entire first perform- makes them winners. Like the squeals of delight of young ance calling her Dennis Grim- Johns, Parker Carlton is in his and old alike! It would be im- sley! rookie year with the Profes- possible to not be enthralled by Not to take away from sional Rodeo Cowboys Asso- this act. Wauchula’s pro rodeo, but ciation, and was in the This Professional Rodeo local contestants fared well steer-wrestling event during Cowboys Association event is that same weekend in other Sunday’s performance. Older produced by Mason Pro Rodeo venues. Bullrider Tyler Con- brother Pat, together with Productions, consisting of gleton got bucked off his bull Charles W. “Trae” Adams III Judy and Leroy Mason. Judy is in Fellsmere on Saturday of Ona, were both in the tie- the former Judy Chapman of morning, then rode in the Fort down roping in the slack per- Wauchula, and was a profes- Pierce Retro Rodeo on Satur- formance early Sunday sional barrel racer during her day night, where he placed morning. (In Lakeland the fol- days of competition. They are third with a score of 82.5. He lowing weekend, steer- so well-known in the rodeo went to the Professional Cow- wrestler Carlton placed third in world that even RFD-TV has boys Association rodeo in 5.7 seconds, winning $461, contacted them about doing Brooksville on Sunday, and and Adams placed third in tie- one of their “Special Cowboy placed fourth with a 76-point The Patriotic Cowgirls surround Charlie Sampson, 1982 world champion bullrider down roping in 9.8 seconds, Moments” shows about ride. Also, Dawson Cantu of and the first African-American to be inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. winning $583.) Leroy’s rodeo career. Zolfo Springs split the first- rodeo has once again called And Ty Harris, younger And with them comes that place prize money of $914.94 Wauchula home, this was the brother of Peck Harris, had a stable of white horses ridden in Brooksville, where he and very best one. So you’re not nice ride in Saturday’s per- by the Patriotic Cowgirls, with team-roping partner Sam Mor- going to want to miss the 2019 formance, covering his bull the both horses and riders dressed gan of Southwest Ranches event, put it on your calendar full 8 seconds for a score of 79, in red, white and blue. The won that event. as a “must-do” for next Janu- placing him fourth with a pay- lead horse, which gets to carry Of the four years that pro ary! out of $184. Even former resi- the American flag, is Liberty, dent Milli Jones had a cousin and he is ridden by Kara in the saddlebronc-riding Coates, who has been part of event, Parker Kempfer. these productions for 17 years. Adams’ daughter, Ryleigh This year one of the Patri- Kaye Adams of Okeechobee, otic Cowgirls has special ties was one of the Women’s Pro- to Hardee County: Kaitlynn fessional Rodeo Association Painter is the granddaughter of junior barrel racers, along with Gene and Judith Davis. She former Wauchula resident and was riding Spook, and the barrel-racing champion Merrill sponsor flag she got to carry Mundy, both running in the was that of Hardee Countian

Bullrider Ty Harris hits the 8-second mark (shown on the timer above him) to make a qualified ride. He re- ceived a score of 79, which placed him fourth in this event for a payout of $184. Kaitlynn Painter, granddaughter of Gene and Judith Davis of Wauchula, carried the Denise Grimsley, state senator, sponsor flag throughout the rodeo. Millie Carlton Bolin had the honor of singing the Na- tional Anthem during both performances.

New Hardee County resident Jobe Johns flanks the calf Former Wauchula resident Merrill Mundy runs the pat- after roping it in the tie-down roping event. He com- tern in the opposite direction, so for her and her horse, State Sen. Denise Grimsley waves to the crowds after pleted his run in 8.8 seconds, landing him in second Silly, this is the first barrel. riding into the arena in a mule-drawn cart. place and in the prize money for $790. February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A9

Dale Carlton, arena director, and brother-in-law Todd Bolin, shown on Sunday af- ternoon with professional rodeo announcer Jerry Todd on his medicine-hat paint horse named Twister. Justin Webb accepts the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association “Best Ground Award” for 2017, presented by professional rodeo announcer Jerry Todd.

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Leroy and Judy Chapman Mason find time to enjoy the show, a rarity when putting on a pro rodeo!

Tim “Wild Thang” Lepard and his Team Ghost Riders, 2:8,15c who thrilled the crowd with their act. A10 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 Obituaries

She is survived by two Time spent with family was Gillispie, of Florida, Lori In Memory daughters, Alice Faye Mc- In Memory the most enjoyable way he In Memory Gillispie Edwards (Bob Pur- Daniel, of Saint Augustine, spent his days. Family was sifull), of Florida, Wayne and Brenda Durance (Dan), his greatest joy. (Darlene) Gillispie, of Ken- of Wauchula; one son, Wen- John was preceded in tucky, Mark Gillispie, of dell Keen, of Avon Park; one death by his parents, Ernest Florida, and Alexis Gillispie, brother, Joe Skitka, of and Vetres; his brother, of Florida; grandchildren, Wauchula; five grandchil- Gene; and his two daughters, Micayla and Brandon dren, Brittany Maschmeyer , Jan and Tammy. Gillispie, Tanner and Tyler Brandon Durrance, Kellon He is survived by his lov- Edwards, Abigail and Durrance, Huston Keen, and ing and dedicated wife, Deb- Nathan Gillispie, Jillian Mc- Taylor Keen; and one great- orah; his children: Lori Carthy; great-granddaughter, grandchild, Essex Shumard (Ronny), Philip Thalia; sister, Betty (Tom) Maschmeyer. JOHN E. JUSTISS Justiss (Lauren), Lauren Arbaugh, of Texas; and nu- Viewing was at the John E. Justiss, 77, of Ralph (Clay Sheffield) and merous nieces and nephews. Chapel of Ponger-Kays- Wellington, passed away, in Charles Ralph; his siblings: There will be a “Celebra- Grady Funeral Home on his home, surrounded by Jane Smith (Edward), Linda tion of Life” held at a later JEWEL SKITKA Feb. 6 with services follow- loving family and friends, on Scaffe (Richard), Jamie JUDITH A. date. KEEN ing. Pastor Wendell Smith of Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Justiss (Gail) and Jerry GILLISPIE Memorial contributions Faith Temple Church of God (Beloved Wife, Mother, Jewel Skitka Keen, 87, of He was the oldest of six Justiss; his many grandchil- may be made to Good Shep- presided. Burial followed at Grandmother, Friend) Wauchula, died Saturday, children, born to Ernest and dren; and a large extended herd Hospice, 1110 Ham- Wauchula Cemetery. Vetres Justiss. He grew up in family. He will be truly Judith “Judy” A. Gillispie, mock Rd, Sebring, FL Feb. 3, 2018, in Avon Park. Online condolences She was born Dec. 16, Live Oak and Wauchula, missed by those who loved 73, of Sebring, passed away 33870. may be made at spending most of his sum- him deeply. Monday, January 29, 2018. Services entrusted to 1930, in Wauchula, and was pongerkaysgrady.com a lifetime Hardee County mers in Marianna with fam- A memorial service will She was born in Gahanna, Stephenson-Nelson Funeral resident. She worked as a Ponger-Kays-Grady ily. He built an outstanding be held at 10 a.m. on Mon- Ohio, to the late Albert and Home, 4001 Sebring Park- bus driver for the public career with nearly 50 years day, Feb. 12, 2018, at Com- Lula (Taylor) Wilson, on way, Sebring, FL 33870. school system until she re- Funeral Home & in the insurance business, munity of Hope, West March 14, 1944. Online condolences may tired. She was a member of Cremation Services which he thoroughly en- Campus 14055 Okeechobee She was preceded in death be left at www.stephenson- the WOTM (Women of the Wauchula joyed. Blvd., Loxahatchee. In lieu by her husband, Ennis nelsonfh.com. Moose) and a Square Dance He was passionate about of flowers, the family re- Gillispie. Stephenson-Nelson Hall. Jewel enjoyed garden- his faith and dedicated many quests that donations be Survivors include: chil- Funeral Home ing and spending time with years to church leadership made in memory of John to dren, Michael (Lynn) Sebring friends and family. She was and spiritual growth. John the Leukemia & Lymphoma a member of Faith Temple logged countless hours as a Society. Church of God. recreational pilot with his Donations can be made at passion for aviation. College the following: Leukemia & Survivors include: her football was a favorite past Lymphoma Society Donor In Loving Memory husband, Faustino Trevino, time of his, cheering on the Services. PO Box 98018 of Wauchula; one son, alma maters of his children Washington, DC 20090 or Faustino Trevino Jr., of daughter, McKenna Cobb and grandchildren. https://donate.lls.org/lls/do- Wauchula; two daughters, In Memory (Tyler), of Wauchula; and 11 He always looked for- nate. Brenda Trevino and Tina NATALIE HODGES great-grandchildren. ward to his annual Simmons Palms West Funeral Trevino, both of Wauchula; Prior to her death, she family reunion, to gather and Home and Crematory two brothers, Robert WHIDDEN was the longest living mem- trade stories of years past. Royal Palm Beach Castillo, of Winter Haven, Natalie Hodges Whidden, ber of Faith Presbyterian and Phillip Castillo, of Jack- 96, of Wauchula, entered her Church. sonville; five sisters, Lee heavenly home on Wednes- All who knew her ad- Castillo, of Winter Haven, day, Jan. 31, 2018, at her mired her grace, wit, wis- Rosa Tobar, of N.C., Janie home, surrounded by her dom, service to others, and Castillo and Yolanda Wal- loved ones. incredible kindness. She will In Memory In Memory drop, both of Winter Haven, She was born in Dade be greatly missed by all who WILLIAM LELAND HILL SR and Antonia Casteneda, of City, on Dec. 4, 1921, and loved her. Our lives were NICHOLS Leland Hill Sr., 77, passed Stockton, Calif.; 11 grand- moved to Wauchula as a forever enriched by knowing chldren; and five great- William Nichols, 61, away on Sunday, Jan. 28, young child. Natalie was a her. 2018, in Tampa. MARY ANN grandchildren. long-time employee of J.W. Visitation was Feb. 3, passed away on Sunday, Jan. Visitation was Feb. 5 at 28, 2018, in Wauchula. He was born March 10, CASTILLO Earnest and Beall’s Depart- with service immediately 1940, in Lorida, to Clifford Robarts Garden Chapel. Fu- ment Store. following, at The Chapel of He was born June 18, TREVINO neral services were Feb. 6 at 1956, in Bethesda, Md. and Mary Elizabeth Hill. She was proceeded in Ponger-Kays-Grady Funer- He was preceded in death Mary Ann Castillo St. Michael Catholic Church death by her husband, als Home. Interment fol- William loved his children with Father Rolando offici- and family and will be by son, Richard Bryant. Trevino, 66, of Wauchula, Dewey Whidden. lowed at Wauchula He is survived by his wife, died on Feb. 3, 2018. ating. She is survived by her Cemetery with Marcus greatly missed. Expressions of comfort He was preceded in death Debra Jean Hill; children, She was born on Jan. 7, loving children, Dewey Shackelford officiating. 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Obituaries KOVELS Antiques By Terry & Kim Kovel & Collecting

TO MY VALENTINE type in the 1890s. Embossing wood chairs and other furni- ELISEO PEREZ HARRELL ‘ANDY’ Valentine's Day is a holiday also was popular. In the early ture. It became Boling Chair Eliseo Perez, 68, died Sun- MARTIN that has its roots in ancient 1900s to 1920s, postcards were Co. in 1956. It remained open In Memory day, Feb. 4, 2018, in Fort Harrell "Andy" Martin, 51, times. But it was celebrated used. Postage was 1 cent. Die- until at least 1999. Your chairs, Meade. died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in with gifts until the first cards cut cards that could be punched with swivel seats and rolling He was born April 8, 1949, Lakeland. appeared about 1760. Cards out of a single sheet of stiff casters, are called banker's in Paucro, Guerrero, Mexico, He was born March 19, were made at home, with draw- paper were developed around chairs. The price of your chairs and worked in the agri-busi- 1966, in Bartow, and was a ings, poems, cutouts and other 1900. These often came as a set is only about $15. They are not ness industry. He was of the lifelong resident of Fort ways of expressing love. Since with 25 cards for students and in a style that is popular today, Catholic faith and a resident of Meade. then, valentines have changed one for the teacher. Folded and old office chairs are not Fort Meade for many years. He is survived by his with the fashions and technol- cards were in style by the wanted. Wooden chairs are not He was preceded in death mother and step-father, Bev- ogy, and they are a popular col- 1930s and these, plus photo- as comfortable as the new by his wife Esther Perez. erly and Kenneth Lee Moseley lectible. graphs and digital cards, still padded or mesh chairs. He is survived by his sons, Sr., of Fort Meade; brothers, In 1848, Esther Howland of are sent today. *** Gabriel Perez, of Houston, Tony Gillan, of Fort Meade, Worcester, Massachusetts, Vintage homemade lacy CURRENT PRICES Texas, Guillermo Perez, of Co- Kenneth Lee Moseley Jr., of started making valentines from cards made from paper lace, Baby bonnet, tatted lace, lumbia, S.C., Omar Perez, of Mascot; and sister, Laura Mar- pieces of fancy paper lace and "scraps" and small shaped and ivory, circle netting pattern, Naples, Jose Perez, of Fort tin Weeks, of Fort Meade. printed pictures with handwrit- printed pictures sell today for flowerhead and intertwined Meade, and Eliseo Perez Jr., of Private family services will ten messages of affection. $10 to $100 or more. Age, con- loop design border, late 1800s, JIMMY ‘TERMITE’ Fort Meade; daughters, Estella be held. Soon, she was selling valen- dition and beauty determine the $60. Perez, of Zolfo Springs, Lati- Arrangements were by tines to friends, and started a value. Night light, porcelain, figural LIGON cia Perez, of Austin, Texas, Hancock Funeral Home, Fort business that lasted until 1880. *** polar bear, sulfur eyes, fra- Jimmy “Termite” Ligon, Maria Perez, of Avon Park, Meade. The style of the valentine can Q: I have a matching set of grance lamp, stamped, Bohne 58, of Brooksville, passed Fabiola Perez, of Wauchula, help tell its age. Mechanical two High Point Bending & & Soehne, c. 1925, 10 x 7 away Feb. 2, 2018, at Hos- Marcella Perez, of Bowling cards with parts that could Chair Co. office-style walnut inches, $410. pice House of Brooksville. Green, and Janet Perez, of move so a pictured girl could chairs labeled "Pattern No. Pie slicer, Tiffany, silver, Born in Miami, on July Gainesville; brothers, Jose wave her arm were the newest 6711." They are in good orig- slice and serve, sinuous blade, 31, 1959, he worked as a Perez, of Fort Meade, Abel inal condition. How do I de- ruffled tip, English King's pat- truck driver. Perez, of Vero Beach; and sis- termine their value? tern handle, marked, c. 1880, He was preceded in death ter, Laticia, of Vero Beach; A: This company started as 12 inches, $800. by his father, James Henry several grandchildren; and Siler City Bending Co. in Siler Tip: Do not store paper col- Ligon. several great-grandchildren. City, N.C., in 1901. It made lectibles in photograph albums He is survived by mother, Visitation was Feb. 6 and bentwood parts for carriages. with black pages. The acidic Vida Ligon; daughters, funeral services were Feb. 6, In 1904, it was reorganized by paper will cause damage. Jenny Ligon and Kristie both in the Hancock Funeral Capt. Malvola Jackson Boling For more collecting news, tips Geer; grandchildren, Hunter Home chapel. Interment fol- and renamed High Point Bend- and resources, visit www. Ligon, Owen Flanders, and lowed in Evergreen Cemetery, ing & Chair Co., after a nearby Kovels.com. Payton Geer; sisters, Jean Fort Meade. city. The company made bent- (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Green and Sandy Pleger Arrangements were by (Howard); and beloved Hancock Funeral Home. “dog-son”, Chance. A memorial service will DAVID ALLEN ROE be held at Bayside Commu- David Allen Roe, 56, of NEED HELP TO QUIT? nity Church (Rainey Road) Polk City, died Dec. 10, 2017, CALL THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE on Friday, Feb. 9 at 2:30 at Lakeland Regional Hospital. p.m. Willie Gilliard will of- He was born June 20, 1961, 1 (800) 662 4357 ficiate. in Michigan. He was a welder In lieu of flowers, contri- In Memory This handmade 1930s card is and truck driver. made from store-bought paper butions are asked to any He is survived by daughter, lace and features small chro- local Hospice House. Christina Potter, of Polk City; molithographed pictures of chil- Cremation arrangements son, Robert Roe, of Avon Park; dren and flowers. The printed Notices were by National Cremation four granddaughters, Hannah, cardboard background is made to and Burial, Hudson. Holly, Hailee, and Sofia; fit in an envelope. A collector National Cremation mother, Phyllis Roe, of Michi- bought it for $25 about 1980 and and Burial, Hudson. gan; and sister, Barb Roe, also felt the message "To Miss Nash" of Michigan. on the back added to the value. It would cost about $50 today. Arrangements by David Russell Funeral Home and Cremation, Lakeland. In Memory OBITUARY SHIRLEY L. POLICY COCHRAN PATRICIA JEAN Death Notice RIMES Shirley L. Cochran, 57, DEATH NOTICE The Herald-Advocate passed away on Thursday, Patricia Jean Rimes, 61, passed away on Sunday, publishes obituaries free Feb. 1, 2018, in Lakeland. Deborah Ann Mitchell, 61, of charge as a public She was born Sept. 14, Feb. 4, 2018, in Frostproof. died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, She was born April 26, service. Forms showing 1960, in Arcadia, and was a at her home, in Wauchula. the information which lifelong resident of Hardee 1956, in Wauchula, to Helen Visitation will be held on Welch Plumley. may be included in a County. Shirley loved to Friday, Feb. 9, from 10-11 free obituary are avail- play on her computer, Yoville She enjoyed sitting on a.m., at Florida’s First As- the porch drinking her cof- able at local funeral being her favorite. sembly of God with service homes or at our office. She was preceded in death fee with her sister, Nancy, beginning at 11 a.m. and feeding hamburgers to Paid obituaries may by her parents, Calvin Collier Arrangements by Ponger- include additional infor- Cochran and Ivory Marie her dog, “CJ”. She loved Kays-Grady Funeral Home. her grandchildren and will mation and remember- Martin; and sister, Michelle ances. Cochran. be missed. She is survived by her All obituaries, how- Shirley is survived by her ever, must be submitted husband, Christino Barbosa, sons; Will D. (Jennifer) Rimes, of Decaturville, by a funeral home. No of Wauchula; brother, Calvin BIBLE personal submissions Cochran Jr. (Betty), of Dal- Tenn., and Shawn (Alexis) Rimes, of Fort Green; will be accepted. ton, Ga.; aunt, Doris Free- Funeral homes can sub- grandchildren, William TRIVIA man, of Wauchula; uncle, By Wilson Casey mit obituaries to obits George Cochran (Carol), of Rimes Jr., Devan Rimes, @theheraldadvocate.com. Haven Rimes, Harlee Limestone; special friends, 1. Is the book of Valentin in 2:8c Rimes, and Shawn Tyler Nancy Stevens, Lefty and the Old or New Testament or Rimes; siblings, Susie Janie Durango, and Winnie neither? (Larry) Moore, of Zolfo Gordon; and numerous 2. From 1 John 3:18, "Let Springs, Wayne (Debbie) nieces, nephews and cousins. us not love in word or talk but INVITATION TO BID McQuaig, of Fort Meade, Visitation was Feb. 6 at in deed and in ... ."? Hope, Reuben (Nancy) McQuaig, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS the Chapel of Ponger-Kays- Abundance, Touch, Truth of Wauchula, Barbara Al- Grady Funeral Home. Serv- 3. Solomon and who ex- HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA derman, of Fort Meade, ices followed with burial at changed the memorable line, Steve McQuaig, of Zolfo The Board of County Commissioners, Hardee County, Florida, hereinafter referred Wauchula Cemetery with of- "For love is strong as death."? Springs, Nancy (Rusty) to as “County” is soliciting bids from qualified firms to furnish, deliver and install a new ficiation by Marcus Shack- The Shulamite, Delilah, Queen Levins, of Frostproof, and Rain Tarp Replacement and make related repairs pursuant to the technical specifica- elford. of Sheba, Rachel Edward “Peanut” Plumley, tion and this ITB at the Hardee County Landfill located at 685 Airport Road, Wauchula, Online condolences 4. From Proverbs 10:12, of Fort Green; and many Florida. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, machinery, may be made at "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but nieces and nephews. expertise, services, and all else necessary and reasonably inferable from the Bid Doc- pongerkaysgrady.com love covereth all ... ."? Sins, She was preceded in uments. Sealed BIDS will be received at: Beings, Creation, Enemies death by her parents, Helen Ponger-Kays-Grady 5. What couple's tragic and Ed. Hardee County Purchasing Office Funeral Home & death was comparable to Attn: Janet Gilliard, Director of General Services Cremation Services Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Romeo and Juliet's fate? Sam- 205 Hanchey Road Wauchula Funeral Home son/Delilah, Annanias/Sap- Wauchula, FL 33873 phira, Jacob/Rachel, Hosea/ 4001 Sebring Parkway Gomer Sebring, FL 33870 Until Wednesday, 2:00 P.M. local time, February 28, 2018, at which time they will ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Online condolences be publicly opened by the County Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud. Truth; 3) The Shulamite; 4) may be left at: Any BIDS received after the time specified will not be accepted. Any uncertainty re- Sins; 5) Annanias/Sapphira- www.stephenson- garding the time a bid is received will be resolved against the Bidder. Comments? More Trivia? Visit nelsonfh.com www.TriviaGuy.com In accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 119.071(1)(b)(2), bids are exempt (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. from public disclosure until such time as the County provides notice of an in- tended award or until 30 days after the opening, whichever is earlier.

Bid documents may be obtained from the Hardee County Purchasing Office, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, or by faxing a request to (863)773-0322. Bidders shall confine their bids to the project in its entirety. Partial BIDS will not be considered. Burnett Cremation Services Bids submitted by FAX or other electronic media will NOT be accepted under any cir- 325 South 6th Avenue, Wauchula cumstances. Late bids will NOT be accepted and will be returned to the bidder. An original BID (clearly marked as the “ORIGINAL”) with two (2) copies must be sealed Affordable, Dignified Cremation and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: SEALED BID – RAIN TARP RE- PLACEMENT at the HARDEE COUNTY LANDFILL. Bid will be awarded by the Board Locally Owned and Family Operated of County Commissioners at a time and date to be determined later. Hardee County reserves the right to: waive informalities and/or irregularities in any George (Bud) Burnett Jr. BID, delete any portion of the project; extend the project within the limits of the work Owner/Licensed Funeral Director involved which in its judgment is in the best interest of the County. Bids may be with- drawn prior to the date and time of bid opening. The County reserves the right to reject BurnettCremation.com any or all bid(s) and may postpone the award of the Agreement for a period of time which shall not extend beyond sixty (60) calendar days from the Bid opening date. Russell Melendy, Chairman 863-767-8802 8:17tfc Hardee County Board of County Commissioners 2:8c A12 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 SUPER SLEUTHS Hardee Hot Shots Bring Home Archery Titles The Hardee Hot Shots earned several titled at the 4-H 3D Archery Competition held Jan. 28 at the Easton Sports Complex at Newberry. Local competitors included: Junior Division (8-10 year olds): Wyatt Haney, Coy Knight and Colton Knight Intermediate Division (11- 13 year olds): Braxton Holt, Lane Warren, Brianna Smith and Cody Knight; and Senior Division (14-18 year olds): Hunter Sellers. Haney brought home the Junior Division win and Colton Knight placed 10th. COURTESY PHOTOS Holt placed 4th in the Inter- Careful reading can pro- mediate Division and Hunter vide the clues! These third Sellers also placed 4th in the graders in Angie Ioanni- Senior Division. dis’ classroom at North Hardee also brought home Wauchula Elementary are another win in the Intermedi- some super-sleuth read- ate Team Division and the Jun- ers. They are determining ior Team placed second. the sequence of events, Members of the Hardee while reading, by using team will be participating in text evidence. the State 4H Competition, where they will compete in field archery, indoor targets and 3D animals for the State Championship Title. The top four seniors overall COURTESY PHOTOS will then move on to compete The Hardee Hot Shots impressed at the 4-H 3D Archery in 4H Nationals held in Ne- Competition last month. The event included targets of braska in June. 3D animals.

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Chocolate Rules on CHOCOLATE LOVER'S Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool Valentine's Day CHOCOLATE CAKE completely. Frost with the Valentine's Day and choco- chocolate frosting recipe late are the perfect pair (al- 2 cups sugar below. though I don't need a special 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Three-Layer Cake — Grease holiday to celebrate the joys of 3/4 cup premium dark choco- and flour three 8-inch round eating chocolate). Women late cocoa powder baking pans. Heat oven to 350 make 75 percent of all choco- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking pow- F. Pour batter into prepared late purchases throughout the der pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. year, but in the days before and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda Cool 10 minutes; remove from on Valentine's Day, 75 percent 1 teaspoon salt pans to wire racks. Cool com- of chocolate purchases are 2 eggs pletely. Frost with the choco- made by men for the women in 1 cup milk late frosting recipe below. their lives. They must love us a 1/2 cup vegetable oil Bundt Cake — Grease and lot, because more than a billion 2 teaspoons vanilla extract flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Heat dollars is spent each year on 1 cup boiling water oven to 350 F. Pour batter into chocolate for Valentine's Day. Chocolate frosting (recipe prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 Recent health research sup- follows) minutes. Cool 15 minutes; re- ports the benefits of eating dark move from pan to wire rack. chocolate in moderation, in- 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Cool completely. Frost with the cluding helping to lower high Grease and flour two (9-inch) chocolate frosting recipe blood pressure. Plant phenols round baking pans (or see vari- below. — and in the case of dark ations below). Cupcakes — Line muffin chocolate, cocoa phenols — 2. Using a large bowl, stir cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) are compounds known to lower together the sugar, flour, cocoa, with paper bake cups. Heat blood pressure. Chocolates baking powder, baking soda oven to 350 F. Fill cups 2/3 full made in Europe are generally and salt. Add the eggs, milk, oil with batter. Bake 22 to 25 min- richer in cocoa phenols than and vanilla. Beat mixture on utes. Cool completely. Frost those made in the U.S. medium speed for 2 minutes; with chocolate frosting recipe Dark chocolate also contains DO NOT OVERBEAT. Stir in below. Makes about 30 cup- beneficial antioxidants, which boiling water. The batter will cakes. rid the body of free radicals. be thin. Pour the batter into the Free radicals are destructive prepared pans. CHOCOLATE LOVER'S molecules that are implicated 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or FROSTING in heart disease and other ail- until wooden pick inserted in ments. The antioxidants in the center comes out clean. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or about 1 1/2 ounces of dark Cool 10 minutes. Remove from margarine chocolate exceed those found pans to wire racks. Cool com- 2/3 cup premium dark choco- in walnuts, grapes and cranber- pletely. Frost with the Choco- late baking cocoa ries. late Lovers Chocolate Frosting 3 cups powdered sugar This recipe for Chocolate recipe below. Makes 10 to 12 1/3 cup milk Lover's Chocolate Cake should servings. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract be made with high-quality, pre- mium dark cocoa powder for VARIATIONS: Using a small, microwave- the best results. Think of it as a One Pan Cake — Grease safe bowl, melt butter in the delicious way to improve your and flour 13-by-9-by-2-inch microwave, about 30 to 40 sec- health while celebrating love baking pan. Heat oven to 350 F. onds or until melted. Stir in on Valentine's Day. Pour batter into prepared pan. cocoa. Alternately add pow- dered sugar and milk, beating until the mixture is smooth. Add a small amount of addi- tional milk, if needed, to make the frosting easier to spread. Stir in vanilla extract. Makes about 2 cups frosting. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children's au- thor, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is "The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook." Her website is www.diva- pro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Face- book. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., 2:8c and Angela Shelf Medearis February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A13 – CHURCH SCHEDULE – Printed as a Public Service by BOWLING GREEN WAUCHULA WAUCHULA WAUCHULA ZOLFO SPRINGS The Herald-Advocate PRIMERA MISION BAUTISTA ENDTIME CROSSROAD IGLESIA HISPANA ST. MICHAEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF Deadline for changes or additions: 3920 Murray Road • 375-2295 MINISTRY PRESENCIA DE DIOS CATHOLIC CHURCH GOD FAITH TEMPLE Thursday 5 p.m. Domingos Escuela Dom.....9:45 a.m. 908 Martin Luther King Ave 511 West Palmetto Street 408 Heard Bridge Road • 773-4089 Oak Street Servicio de Adoracion ...... 11:00 a.m. 773-0160 Domingos...... 6:00 p.m. Saturday Mass (English) ....5:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:00 a.m. BOWLING GREEN Servicio de Predicacion...... 5:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Miercoles...... 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) .....7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Miercoles Servico ...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:30 a.m. Sunday(English)...... 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Worship...... 7:30 p.m. APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE Evening Service ...... 7:30 p.m. (Spanish)...... 11:30 a.m. Thursday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. UNITED PENTECOSTAL Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath7:30 p.m. IGLESIA MINISTERIOS (Creole) ...... 1:30 p.m. Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. CHURCH REAL LIFE CHURCH Friday (Holy Ghost Night).7:30 p.m. CRISTIANO DIOS ES AMOR Catecismo...... 9:45 a.m. 310 Orange Street • 773-1017 3365 US Hwy 17 • 375-4032 807 S. 8th Ave. • 773-4576 Daily Mass in English ...... 8:30 a.m. Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. Morning Service...... 10:30 a.m. Domingos Escuela PRIMERA MISSION Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Study/Learning6:30 p.m. FAITH PRESBYTERIAN Dominica ...... 10:00 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY BAUTISTA HISPANA CHURCH Servicio...... 11:00 a.m. ADVENTIST CHURCH 518 8th Avenue East CHESTER GROVE MB 114 N. 7th Avenue • 773-2105 Lunes Oracion...... 6:00 p.m. 440 Carlton Street • 773-9068 Escuela Dominical...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Miercoles Servicio ...... 7:00 p.m. Sabbath School...... 9:30 a.m. Servicio del Domingo...... 11:00 a.m. 708 W. Grape Street 513 W. Orange Street Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morn. Worship...... 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Supper...... 6:15 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 p.m. Servicio del Miercoles ...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. Wed. Youth Fellowship ...... 7:00 p.m. KINGDOM HALL OF Wednesday Bible Study Night Wednesday Bible Study .....6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST Chidren & Youth ...... 4:30 p.m. 155 Altman Road • 767-1131 CHURCH PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Adult Class...... 6:00 p.m. - ENGLISH 505 South 10th Avenue • 773-4368 Pioneer Park VICTORY PRAISE CENTER FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH Sunday Service...... 2:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 2nd Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE 128 E. Main Street OF GOD - SPANISH Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6:30 p.m. FELLOWSHIP Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. 701 N. 7th Avenue • 773-3800 Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. 5th Sunday...... 6:00 p.m. 3950 Aurora Avenue • 375-2864 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Youth Group - Sunday...... 6:00 p.m. Thursday Night Services, Children’s Chuch...... 10:40 a.m. LIGHT OF THE WORLD TABERNACLE OF REALITY RANCH Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. MINISTRIES PRAISE & JOY COWBOY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD Kidz Club...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. Womans Center • 131 N 7th Ave. 1507 MLK Avenue 2-1/2 Miles east on Hwy. 66 121 West Broward St. • 375-2231 Friday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. 863-781-1578 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. ONA Morning Worship...... 11:30 a.m. Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. IGLESIA PENTECOSTES 1570 W. 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Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. (PK-Grade 4)...... 5:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Empowerment LIMESTONE BAPTIST Mid-Week Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:15 a.m. Class...... 7:30 p.m. CHURCH NEST Backyard MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION Evening Worship 4868 Keystone Ave. • Limestone (PK-Grade 4)...... 6:30 p.m. Cambriadores de Mundo Wed. Night Fam. Training..7:30 p.m. 3027 Schoolhouse Lane • 773-4089 st 1 Sunday ...... 5:00 p.m. 863-242-2855 Club 56...... 6:00 p.m. 704 W. Main Street Thurs. Youth Bible Study...7:00 p.m. Domingo, Misa en Espano10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Youth Group (Grades 7-12)6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ...... 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Worship...... 7:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Church Orchestra ...... 5:15 p.m. Bowling Green Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir ...... 6:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH MISSION 4531 Hwy. 17 N • 375-2253 Wednesday Prayer...... 6:00 p.m. MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 735-8025 SUNDAY: CHURCH 1000 Stansfield Rd. Escuela Dominica...... 10:00 a.m. Bible Study...... 9:30 a.m. NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 117 West Palmetto St. • 773-2929 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Servicio...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. 202 Sidney Roberts Road 1121 W. Louisiana St. • 773-9243 Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... 6:30 p.m. Children’s Church ...... 10:45 a.m. 735-0123 SUNDAY: Sunday Evening Service ....6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer...... 7:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche ...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Generations Café Open ...... Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda...... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m...... 9:00-10:20 a.m. Children Ministries for all services Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Servicio ...... 8:00 p.m. Youth (7th-12th grade)...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Kids World Check-In for Sabado Liga de Jovenes .....5:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship Train. ...6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting6:30 p.m. Nursery-5th Grade...... 10:15 a.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS TeamKID (ages 4-3rd grade)6:30 p.m. Pre-K Blast ...... 10:30 a.m. NEW BEGINNINGS BOLD (4th-6th grade)...... 6:30 p.m. Kids World B.L.A.S.T. 1002 S. Florida Avenue • 781-5887 CREWSVILLE BETHEL ONA BAPTIST CHURCH (K-5th)...... 10:30 a.m. Sense Saturday ...... 3:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH s of H FORT GREEN 131 Bear Lane • 863-245-2371 Worship Service ...... 10:30 a.m. “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” 8251 Crewsville Road ed op BAPTIST CHURCH e e Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY: The Bread of Life...... 3:15 p.m. Church 735-0871 • Pastor 385-7867 S 2875 Baptist Church Road Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Generations Café Opens...... Guido Evangelistic Association 773-9013 Thursday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m...... 5:15-6:15p.m. Metter, Ga. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Check-In begins for NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Nursery-5th grade ...... 5:45 p.m. 1999 State Rd. 64 East • 773-2101 Wednesday Prayer...... 6:30 p.m. Young Timothy was helping Sunday Evening ...... 6:00 p.m. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Classes for children ages Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. his Dad clear a lot next to their Wednesday Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. 5076 Lily Church Rd. • 494-5622 PreK-12th grade...... 6:30-7:30 p.m. Morning Worship Service.11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH home for a garden. Things went Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Adutl Bible Studies....6:00-7:30 p.m. Evening Worship Service...6:30 p.m. OF ZOLFO well until Tim ran into a large Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Supper...6:00 p.m. 320 E. 4th Street • 735-1200 stone that he couldn’t budge. FOX MEMORIAL Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF Wednesday Activities Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. After struggling for a few mo- HOLINESS CHURCH Wednesday THE NAZARENE (All Ages)...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. ments he called to his Dad and 140 E. Main Street • 836-273-7576 SHINE for Kids...... 6:00 p.m. 511 W. Palmetto Street Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. said, “Dad, this one is too big for Sunday Morning Worship.10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Time...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. me to handle. What should I do?” Sunday Night Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. NEW INSPIRATION CHURCH Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. “Well,” said his Dad wanting Wednesday Service ...... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. OF GOD BY FAITH him to learn a lesson, “what have Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. 917 S. 6th Avenue • 863-657-2253 FIRST UNITED you tried to do?” GATEWAY CHURCH APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH “I’ve pulled on it with both (formerly Faith Assemly of God) 640 Apostolic Road • 773-3052 FIRST MISSIONARY Morning Worship...... 10:00 a.m. Corner of 6th & Suwanee • 735-1544 hands,” he said looking down at 4937 Hwy. 17 N. • 375-4000 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Thursday Praise...... 7:00 p.m. Gospel Music...... 10:30 a.m. the stone. “And I’ve tried to pull Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Englishg Service...... 11:30 a.m. 1347 Martin Luther King Avenue Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. it with a hoe, too, but that didn’t Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. General Worship Service....1:30 p.m. 773-6556 Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. work either.” Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. “Sounds like you’ve tried to Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. CHURCH GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH move it with all the strength that Evening Worship...... 4:00 p.m. 1615 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. 8660 US Highway 17 S you have,” his Dad said patiently. GREATER MACEDONIA BAYSIDE COMMUNITY Wed. Prayer/Bible Study....7:00 p.m. 767-0023 Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 “Sure have, Dad. There’s noth- PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH Morn. Worship Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 AM ing else for me to do but up give 607 Palmetto Street • 375-3226 HARDEE COUNTY CAMPUS FIRST UNITED (1st & 3r Sun.) ...... 8:00 a.m. up on it,” he said with discourage- Church School...... 9:30 a.m. 615 Rainey Blvd. • 941-755-8600 METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. LIFE CHANGING ment. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Mybayside.church 207 N. Seventh Avenue • 773-4267 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP CENTER “Give up, son? Why would you Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Services ...... 9:15 a.m. Coffe and Fellowship ...... 9:15 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service .4:00 p.m. 3426 Oak Street • 863-832-9808 give up?” he asked. Wed. Bible Study/Prayer....7:00 p.m...... & 11:15 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Allen Christian Endeavor...4:00 p.m. Sunday Worship ...... 2:30 p.m. “There’s nothing else to I can Communion-2nd Sun. Eve.6:00 p.m. Fusion (6th - 8th grade)...... Blended Sunday Worship .10:55 a.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....6:30 p.m. do,” said Tim...... Duing all Sunday Services Wednesday Night Dinner ...6:00 p.m. “Oh, but there is. You can al- HOLY CHILD Wednesday Epic (9th - 12th grade) ... Youth (0-18) & Adult Programming . MARANATHA BAPTIST ways call on me to help you, SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION ...... 6:30 p.m...... 7:00 p.m. NEW PHILADELPHIA CHURCH Son,” he said with compassion. 4315 Chester Avenue • 773-4089 WORSHIP CENTER 2465 Oxendine Road • 832-7829 Often God allows us to realize Misa (Espanol) Sunday ...... 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP FLORIDA’S FIRST ASSEMBLY 1652 Old Bradenton Road Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. how weak we are without Him. 773-0427 OF GOD CHURCH Sunday ...... 10:30 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. We struggle and fail. We try and IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO Celebration Service ...... 10:30 a.m. 1397 South Florida Avenue Wednesday ...... 6:30 p.m. Evening ...... 1:00 p.m. give up. We worry and become 105 Dixiana Street • 375-4191 Wednesday Evening Cell Groups 773-9386 Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet.7:00 p.m. depressed. We think and realize Domingo De Predicacion .11:00 p.m. Adult Cell Group...... 7:00 p.m. www.flfirstag.org that many things are beyond us. Martes Estudio Biblico...... 7:00 p.m. Youth Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. Sun. Community Groups....9:30 a.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST NEW BEGINNINGS We practice and still make mis- Miercoles Estudior Juvenil.7:00 p.m. Children’s Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. CHURCH 3704 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. • 781-5887 takes. We work and still can’t Jueves De Predicacion ...... 7:00 p.m. Call for locations Family Night Wednesday...7:00 p.m. 912 N. 8th Avenue • 773-6947 M-F Family Services...... 8:00 a.m. make ends meet. Ministry for all ages! Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sense Friday...... 3:00 p.m. Then suddenly we realize that IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH CHARLIE CREEK Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” God has put a “gap” between us 210 E. Broward Street • 445-0290 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Friday Bread of Life...... 3:15 p.m. and the solution to our problem. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 6885 State Rd. 64 East • 773-3447 IGLESIA FUENTE DE VIDA Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. It’s His way of saying, “You can Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Bilingual Services / Servicios Bilingües NEW VISION always call on me for help. And Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 311 Goolsby St. • 832-9914 WORSHIP CENTER when you do, I will answer you Wednesday Prayer...... 6:00 p.m Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday/Domingo...... 10:30 a.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST 64 E. & School House Road and I will be with you!” Wesnesday Children’s Ministry...... Wednesday/Miércoles ...... 7:30 p.m. CHURCH Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586 Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org MT. PISGAH BAPTIST ...... 5:00 p.m. 4350 W. Main Street • 735-0321 Morning Worship...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday Worship...... 6:30 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE www.ogbcwauchula.org Children’s Church ...... 10:00 a.m. 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. - 375-4409 810 Tennessee St. • 781-2708 Sunday Schedule: Wed. Youth & F.T.H...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Morning Service..10:00 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages ....9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 240 Will Duke Road Sunday Night Service...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Disciples Training ...... 5:00 p.m. 773-2249 Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Schedule: Wednesday Prayer Time.....7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. HIGHER GROUND M&M Kid’s Klub...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY Youth Group...... 6:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS 1258 West Main Street Prayer Meeting & Bible Study ...... 4810 Sally Blvd. • 781-5887 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Sunday School Adult & Youth ...... 6:30 p.m. Sense Sunday...... 11:00 a.m. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ...... 10:00 a.m. “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” 630 Hanchey Rd. • 773-3532 Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN Sunday Bread of Life ...... 3:15 p.m. Sacrament Meeting...... 9:00 a.m. Wed. “Night in the Word” ..7:00 p.m. CHURCH 2nd Sunday Communion ..11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wed. Extreme Kids ...... 7:00 p.m. 1643 Stenstrom Road - 773-2858 Priesthood...... 11:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. NEW BEGINNINGS Worship/Communion .....9:00 a.m. WORSHIP CENTER nd th ELEVATE COMMUNITY IGLESIA ADVENTISTA 2 & 4 Sun. 230 E. Lemon St. • 375-3208 CHURCH DEL SEPTIMO DIA Divine Worship...... 9:00 a.m. Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 529 West Main Street 1819 Dishong Road • 767-1010 ** Fellowship each Sunday after service Wednesday ...... 7 p.m. (Robarts Funeral Home Chapel) Friday ...... 7 p.m. Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. IGLESIA CHRISTIANA (Service with Fellowship to follow) Weekly Life Groups EL REMANENETE PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY 318 W. Main Street BAPTIST CHURCH Martes - Oracion ...... 7:00 p.m. 149 Manley Road • 452-1281 Jueves - Clase Biblica ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Viernes - Servicio...... 7:30 p.m. Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Domingo - Servicio ...... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Peace River Growers IGLESIA de DIOS RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ALFA Y OMEGA MISSIONARY BAPTIST Wholesale Nursery 1909 Stanfield Road CHURCH Sunday School...... 10: 00 a.m. 1321 SR 636 East - 773-3344 Donnis & Kathy Barber Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 Tuesday (Bible Study & Prayer Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Night) ...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL Friday Worship Service...... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. A14 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 BOOK BASKET STRANGE SR-66 ROAD SIGNS BUT TRUE By Samantha Weaver

It was 19th-century French novelist and poet Vic- tor Hugo who made the fol- lowing sage observation: "Men hate those to whom they have to lie." If you're planning to visit the Hawaiian island of Kauai, you might want to trek up to Mount Waialeale. If you do, though, be sure to take an umbrella, as that mountain holds the distinction of re- ceiving more rainfall than any other place on Earth, with an average of about 40 feet — yes, feet — of rain annually. According to the National Chicken Council's annual Chicken Wing Report — yes, there is such a report, and it is strategically timed for release PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY just before the Super Bowl — These two signs were put up alongside State Rd. 66 in southeastern Hardee County 1.35 billion wings were con- about a year ago by Wilbur Robertson. One sign at Johnston Road and advertises sumed during Super Bowl Robertson Farms. The second sign is at Sweetwater Road, touting the community weekend this year. That's an as a "sweet place to live". Community residents approved a sketch of the sign be- all-time high; the number fore it was painted and installed, complete with a solar-powered light. Nancy Craft crunchers have determined said she is considered to be the "Mayor of Downtown Sweetwater" and Robertson that if all those wings were as "Mayor of Uptown Sweetwater". The Robertson family and community residents laid end-to-end, the resulting have a "Sweetwater Gathering in December. line of poultry would stretch 394 million feet. That would COURTESY PHOTO be long enough to circle the A drawing for a gift basket of books was held Jan. 25 Earth three times -- or to at the Book Fair during Bowling Green Elementary cross a road 13 million times. School’s Winter Data Chat Night. Emilio Maldonado When archaeologists dis- Jaimes, of Debbie Morris' kindergarten class, held the covered the tomb of King winning ticket. Tut, one of the objects they found inside was a bronze razor — and it was still sharp enough to use. Recipies From Did you ever wonder how the lollipop got its name? A man named George Good Housekeeping Smith first put the hard treat on the end of a stick, but STRAWBERRIES WITH minutes, stirring occasion- candy-making wasn't his only AMARETTO ally. Spoon strawberries with interest. It seems that Smith their juice into four dessert also had a keen interest in 2 pints strawberries, hulled bowls. Makes 4 (1 1/4 cup) horseracing, and he named and each cut into quarters, servings. the candy after a popular or halves if small Each serving: About 95 racehorse of the time, Lolly 2 tablespoons amaretto calories, 1g total fat, 2mg Pop. liqueur sodium, 20g carb., 3g dietary *** 2 tablespoons sugar fiber, 1g protein. Thought for the Day: 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh For thousands of triple-tested "The universe is like a safe to orange peel recipes, visit our website at which there is a combination. www.goodhousekeeping.com/ But the combination is locked 1. In large bowl, toss recipes/. up in the safe." strawberries with liqueur, (c) 2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. —Peter De Vries sugar and peel. Let stand 10 All rights reserved (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

2:8c THE B Herald-Advocate Thursday, February 8, 2018 Lifters Impress At State By TOM STAIK Of The Herald-Advocate The season ended on a high note for two Lady Wildcats as they pushed their way to im- pressive finishes at the 2018 Girls Weightlifting State Championship last Thursday (Feb. 2) at Panama City. Alexis Benjamin-Graham and Alyssa Shoemaker repre- sented Hardee Senior High School in the state finals held at Arnold High School. Shoemaker entered a 145 pound lift in the bench press as she battled in the 183 pound weight class of the Class 1A competition. Injury, though, marred her effort. “Alyssa injured her wrist in COURTESY PHOTOS the bench that impacted her on Alexis Benjamin-Graham, Coach John Sharp, and Alyssa Shoemaker (above and below) pose for a picture under the banner for the Class the clean and jerk,” coach John 1A State Weightlifting Championship. Sharp said. The Lady Cat continued to Pre-ranked after regionals in and was a competition best for fight, but was unable to regis- the middle of the 20-lifter Benjamin-Graham. ter a successful lift in the clean field, Benjamin-Graham put in With a total weight of 385 and jerk event and finished her best performance of the pounds, Benjamin-Graham 19th overall in her weight season. tied for sixth overall in the di- class. Benjamin-Graham lifted vision but missed out on a Benjamin-Graham entered 175 in the clean and jerk. medal. the competition after securing Her bench press, though, “Alexis tied for sixth, but an individual district and re- took her to new heights. lost the medal on weight,” gional title in the unlimited Her effort of 210 pounds at Sharp said. “The other girl was weight class. a new record for Hardee High a little lighter.”

Alexis Benjamin Graham (above and below) lifts in the clean and jerk event at the Class 1A State Weightlifting Championship.

Alyssa Shoemaker (above and below), though injured in a previous event, soldiers through with a lift attempt in the clean and jerk event at the Class 1A State Weightlift- ing Championship. B2 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRL’S BASKETBALL Wildcats Defeat Lakeland Christian ‘Cats End Regular Season By TOM STAIK and Miracle Thompson went 2-for-2 at the free Of The Herald-Advocate throw line. The Lady Wildcats successfully defended The Lady Wildcats surged in the third quar- With 4-Game Win Streak Wildcat Gymnasium from an invasion of ter, outpacing the Vikings 19-8, as they pushed By TOM STAIK trict play. Lake Wales High 14 lead by the end of the third Vikings. their lead to 46-23. Lamy led the scoring on a Of The Herald-Advocate School (7-1) seeded first, quarter. Rebecca Cortez, The Hardee Senior High School varsity girl’s pair of baskets for four points and a free throw. The Lady Wildcats closed Booker (Sarasota) High Baker, and St. Fort each had basketball team defeated the visiting Lake St. Fort recorded two baskets for four points, the regular season on a high School (6-1) was second, and baskets for two points, and Christian Vikings in a 54-27 decision on Jan. Santayo and Baker both sunk three-pointers, note last week. Sebring High School (2-5) was Miracle Thompson recorded a 26. Rebecca Cortez sunk a basket for two points, With their 25-16 defeat the third. free throw. The Lady Wildcats took an early 13-6 lead in and M. Thompson and Charles both went 1-for- Green Dragons at Lake Placid Last Friday’s match saw the The Lady Wildcats contin- the first quarter. Scoring was led by Layla San- 2 from the free throw line. last Friday night (Feb. 2), the Green Dragons battle to an ued to push forward in the tayo who sunk two shots from the three-point Outpacing the Vikings 8-4 in the fourth quar- ladies in orange and blue from early 9-8 lead by the end of the fourth quarter – outpacing the zone for six points. Jesula Charles went 3-for- ter, Hardee secured the 54-27 victory. Charles Hardee Senior High School first quarter. Rachel St. Fort Dragons 8-2 – to secure the 4 from the free throw line, and Eboni Lamy led scoring in the quarter as she went 3-for-4 at closed out the regular season led scoring with two baskets 25-16 win. During the quarter, sunk a basket for two points and went 2-for-2 the line. Kyra Wilson added a basket for two in varsity basketball action for four points. Kyra Wilson Baker sunk a three-pointer, St. on free throws. points, and Santayo, Javia Thompson, and Aco- with a 4-game win streak. added a basket for two points, Fort nailed a basket for two Hardee continued to push ahead in the sec- ria Rivers each went 1-for-2 from the free “We went on a nice run win- and Destinee Baker and Eboni points, and Wilson recorded ond quarter as the squad outpaced the Vikings, throw line. ning our last four heading into Lamy each added a free throw. three free throws. 14-8, to go up 27-14 as the teams headed into Santayo led the team’s overall scoring with the district tournament,” said The stalemate continued in Overall team scoring was the locker rooms at halftime. Santayo had five 15 points. Lamy recorded nine points, Baker coach Rod Smith. the second quarter with both led by St. Fort with eight points on a three pointer and going 2-for-2 at had eight points, Charles recorded seven points, The Lady Cats were sched- teams added only two points. points. Wilson had seven the line, Destinee Baker sunk a basket for two St. Fort had six points, M. Thompson had three uled to play the first round of Wilson recorded Hardee’s sole points, Baker recorded six points and went 3-for-4 at the free throw line, points, Wilson and Cortez each had two points, the Class 6A District 10 tour- basket for two points as the points, Cortez had two points, Rachel St. Fort sunk a basket for two points, and J. Thompson had one point. nament on Wednesday (Feb. 7) teams headed into the locker and M. Thompson and Lamy and play host to the Bulldogs rooms with the Lady Wildcats each recorded one point. Letter To The Editor of DeSoto County High down 10-11. The match was Hardee’s Triggerfish School. Momentum bounced in lowest scoring game of the Hardee and DeSoto entered Hardee’s favor following the season. The Talking Parrot the tournament tied for last break as the squad outpaced Hardee finished the regular Season Opens place with a 2-6 record in dis- Lake Placid 7-3 to take a 17- season with a 12-14 record. On March 1 Was A Tattle-Tale Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will remain closed Dear Editor: wanted to show Mama, too. VARSITY GIRL’S BASKETBALL in Gulf state and federal waters Roxie Bentley regrets not There was a huge animal on through Feb. 28, reopening telling this story at the begin- the west side of the house that Wildcats Whip Bulldogs Sports March 1. ning of my memoirs when my Daddy had killed. It was the oldest brother was about 2 biggest animal my brother and By TOM STAIK pair of baskets, and Charles The season will also close Of The Herald-Advocate June 1 through July 31. years old and I was close to 4 I had ever seen. It was a huge and Azaria Rvers each added Quiz years old. possum. The Lady Cats survived a a basket for two points. When the season reopens, By Chris Richcreek the daily recreational bag limit I was born on March 12, The family that lived to the visit to the ‘Dawg house last The Lady Cats continued to will be one fish per person — 1927. My first brother Caz was west of our house had a parrot. week. pull ahead in the third quarter, born in September on the 23rd. My Mama sent me over to The girls in orange and blue as they outscored Frostproof 1. Four players have hit at lowered from two fish earlier least 250 home runs for the this year — and the minimum We lived in a two-story house give Mrs. M a message. So I from Hardee Senior High 11-5 to advance their lead to that had a porch that encircled went over and knocked on the School defeated the Bulldogs 33-23. Rachel St. Fort led Philadelphia Phillies. Name size limit will be 15 inches three of them. fork length -- increased from the house and had no rails. door as I had been taught. of Frostproof Middle/Senior scoring for Hardee as she There was a group of guava The family parrot said, High School last Thursday nailed a pair of baskets for 2. How many times did 14 inches, the Florida Fish & New York Yankees legend Wildlife Conservation Com- trees behind the house that “Mrs. M ain’t home. Mrs. M (Feb. 1) in a 39-30 outing in four points and went 1-for-1 at were as large as some oak told Mr. M to get your drunken varsity girl’s basketball action. the free throw line. Baker, Mickey Mantle have a season mission has said. in which he had 40 or more Similar changes were ap- trees. Beyond those trees was self out.” The squads battled back and Charles, and Infinti Thompson the outhouse. I went home and told Mama forth through the first quarter, each added a basket. home runs, but did not have proved for Gulf federal waters. 100 or more RBIs? These changes should help About every two weeks the what the parrot said. (I learned as the Bulldogs edged Hardee, Despite being outpaced 7-6 “ice cream truck” came around that happened quite often.) 9-8, by the buzzer. Jesula by Frostproof in the fourth 3. Ahmmon Richards set a maintain fishing opportunities University of Miami (Fla.) for gray triggerfish in state and to clean out the outhouses. (I Thankfully that did not hap- Charles led the scoring for quarter, Hardee soldiered suppose the trucks were called pen at our house. That does not Hardee with four points on a through to a 39-30 win. Lamy record in 2016 for most receiv- federal waters for 2018 and the ing yards by a freshman (934). future, the FWC added. outhouse trucks. Ice cream mean our house was perfect. pair of baskets. Layla Santayo had two baskets for four trucks seemed to be nice be- Is everyone’s house perfect? and Eboni Lamy each added a points in the quarter and I. Who had held the record? For more information on 4. Who was the last No. 1 gray triggerfish, visit cause of what their job was.) Watch out. You may not have baskets for two points. Thompson had a basket for Well, one morning Daddy a parrot, but you may have a Hardee pulled ahead in the two points. overall draft pick by the MyFWC.com/Fishing and Philadelphia 76ers before Ben click on “Saltwater Fishing,” asked Mama to get me and my “tattle-tale.” See you! second quarter – outscoring Overall team scoring was brother up earlier than usual. the ‘Dawgs 14-9 – as they led by Lamy with 10 points. Simmons in 2016 and “Recreational Regulations” Markelle Fultz in 2017? and “Triggerfish.” He had something he wanted Roxie Bentley took a 22-18 lead as the teams Charles recorded eight points, to show us, and I think he Wauchula headed into the locker rooms Wilson had six points, St. Fort 5. How many years had it at halftime. Scoring was led had five points, I. Thompson been before 2017 that the San by Kyra Wilson who put up had four points, and Santayo, Jose Sharks won a regulation six points on a trio of baskets. Baker, and Rivers each had NHL game in Buffalo? CITY OF WAUCHULA Lamy added four points on a two points. ANSWERS: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1. Mike Schmidt (548 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC homers), Ryan Howard (382), Del Ennis (259) and Pat Bur- The Board of Directors of the City of Wauchula Community Redevelop- Are You Concerned Your Child Is rell (251). ment Agency (the Board) will hold a public meeting Monday, February 12, 2018, Going Down The Wrong Path? 2. Twice — 1958 (42 home immediately following the City Commission meeting which will convene at 6:00 runs, 97 RBIs) and 1960 (40 pm or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. The complete agenda can DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE home runs, 94 RBIs). be viewed at 126 S. 7th Avenue or www.cityofwauchula.com. 3. Michael Irvin had 840 re- JUSTICE PREVENTION HELPLINE ceiving yards on 46 catches in The meetings will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 1985. East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. 4. Allen Iverson, in 1996. 1-866-757-0634 5. It was 12 years (2005). Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the Board (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. WAUCHULA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT FY 2018 – FY 2020 METHODOLOGY The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Board’s functions, Wauchula Municipal Airport has proposed an overall DBE goal of 8.6% for Airport Im- including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or provement Projects (AIPs) awarded during FY 2018 - FY2020. The proposed goal and activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Amer- methodology are available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office, 126 S. 7th icans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Avenue, Wauchula, during normal business hours for a period of thirty (30) days, be- Clerk at (863) 773-3131. ginning February 8, 2018. Written comments will be accepted for a period of forty five (45) days beginning February 8, 2018. CITY OF WAUCHULA S/Keith Nadaskay Please send all written comments to: Chairman Community Redevelopment Agency Assistant City Manager ATTEST City of Wauchula S/Holly Smith 126 S. 7th Avenue City Clerk Wauchula, FL 33873 2:8c 2:8c

CITY OF WAUCHULA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The City Commission of the City of Wauchula will hold the regular sched- uled meeting Monday, February 12, 2018 at 6:00pm, or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. The agenda can be viewed at 126 South 7th Avenue or www.cityofwauchula.com.

The meeting will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873.

Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Com- mission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision Danielle, Deborah & Irma made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceed- ings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may Over 40 years of Combined Experience need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record in- Fast Electronic Filing cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Monday - Friday • 9:30am - 6pm The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discriminatory policy in- 120 W. Orange Street • Wauchula volves every aspect of the Commission’s functions, including ones access to, partic- (next to Great Florida Insurance) ipation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or 773-2200 Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. BRING IN THIS AD FOR CITY OF WAUCHULA 00 S/ Richard K. Nadaskay Jr. $15. OFF Mayor ATTEST Se Habla Español • Irma Garcia S/Holly Smith

City Clerk 2:1-22p 2:8c 863-606-8846 February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B3 VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL Locals Advance To State Games Seniors Get Final Home Win By NEIL SIMPSON couples from Brookside Bluff. The men both For The Herald-Advocate took home bronze medals. Jack Woodall shot a By TOM STAIK The Lady Cats battled back The Panthers, though, were Men and women from Wauchula, Zolfo 81 in the 75-79 year old group while Larry Hall Of The Herald-Advocate with force in the second quar- not finished yet. Springs, Arcadia, Lake Placid, Avon Park, Se- took third in the 80-84 category. Carolyn Hall The Lady Wildcats emerged ter, outpacing Mulberry 21-7, Mulberry gave the Lady bring — and a few other Florida towns — met and Jan Woodall placed third and fourth respec- victorious last week in cat to take a 27-17 lead as the Cats a scare as they dominated up at Spring Lake's Panther Creek Golf Course tively in the ladies 75-79 age bracket. fight against a hoard of Pan- teams headed into the locker the fourth quarter as they on Saturday (Feb. 3) to test their skills against All of the Hardee County golfers have qual- thers. rooms at halftime. Kyra Wil- outscored Hardee, 22-11, to the course, the wind, and one another. ified to compete in the 2018 Florida Senior The ladies in orange and son led the scoring effort as bring the game within two The Heartland Games are organized by Games which will be held in Clearwater from blue from Hardee Senior High she nailed four baskets for points. South Florida State College and aimed at resi- Dec. 1-9. If they do well at the state champi- School defeated the visiting eight points. Rachel St. Fort Hardee emerged victorious dents 50 to 90+ years of age in Hardee, DeSoto onships they will qualify to move on to the Na- Mulberry High School Pan- and Baker each recorded two in the 50-48 match, following and Highlands counties. tional Senior Games to be held in Albuquerque, thers in a nail-biting 50-48 de- baskets, Layla Santayo nailed a strong final quarter effort by Wauchula was represented by Dennis Schue- New Mexico in June 2019. cision in the final home game a three-pointer, and Lamy Lamy who added two baskets mann who won the gold medal in men's 55-59 Next year's Heartland Games tournament of the regular season for the added a basket for two points. for four points and went 2-for- competition and Steven Vance from Crystal will be held on Feb. 2, 2019, at a course yet to varsity girl’s basketball squad Hardee continued to push 5 at the line. Baker added two Lake Village who tied for fifth place in the be determined. The locals competing this year on Jan. 30. forward their lead in the third baskets for four points, St. Fort men's 65-69 bracket with a score of 84. are hoping that they can convince several more The Panthers outpaced quarter as they outpaced Mul- went 1-for-2 at the line. Zolfo Springs was well represented by two local golfers to register. Hardee through the first quar- berry, 12-9, to advance the Lamy dominated Hardee’s ter as the Lady Wildcats hit the tally to 39-26. Lamy led the offensive effort in the outing as buzzer behind, 6-10. Destinee scoring effort as she added she put up 19 points. Baker Baker led scoring for the Lady four baskets four eight points recorded 11 points, Wilson had Cats in the quarter after nailing and went 1-for-2 at the free eight points, St. Fort had five a three pointer. Eboni Lamy throw line. Infiniti Randolph points, Santayo had four added two points on a basket, added a basket for two points, points, Randolph had two and Jesula Charles went 1-for- and Santayo went 1-for-2 at points, and Charles recorded 2 at the free throw line. the line. one point.

PHOTO BY MARIA TRUJILLO Jessula Charles, Ashja Camel, Layla Santoyo and Rebecca Cortez, all senior mem- bers of the Lady Wildcat varsity basketball squad, earned a win in their final home game of the regular season. COURTESY PHOTO Hardee golfers at the Heartland Games were (from left): Steve Vance, Dennis Schuemann, Carolyn and Larry Hall, and Jan and Jack Woodall. Make The Winning Score! SPORTS NEWS DEADLINE IS Locals Do Well In Bridge Tournament THURSDAY AT 5PM By NEIL SIMPSON Tournament director Pat Park and Sebring — many for (WEEKEND EVENT, For The Herald-Advocate Reich was happy with the fact the third year in a row. The Heartland Games For that the day ran smoothly and Verna Gibson, of Crystal MONDAY AT NOON) Active Adults got underway noted that all of the players Lake Village, took home a on Friday (Feb. 2) with bridge were "so sweet." bronze medal in the 75-79 age players spending the day at Players came from group with a score of 4,620. Tanglewood in Sebring. Wauchula, Lake Placid, Avon Wauchula resident Dee Madewell's total of 4,840 points earned her a bronze medal in the 80-84 bracket. One of the competitors re- ported that she has heard that some folks think the Heartland Games are just for snowbirds while some winter residents believe that only full timers are welcome. The Heartland Games are open to all. The group that competed this year focused more on fun and fellowship than on win- ning and want others to know that one doesn't have to be a master bridge player to enjoy the tournament. The format was party bridge. COURTESY PHOTO Next year's tournament has Verna Gibson (left), of Crystal Lake Village, and Dee already been booked for Feb. Madewelll, of Wauchula, earned bronze medals in their 21, 2019, and will be held at respective age brackets at the Heartland Games For Tanglewood in Sebring once Active Adults. again.

VARSITY BOY’S SOCCER Third Time’s The Charm

By TOM STAIK Senior High School. varez’s play. Of The Herald-Advocate With just over 11 minutes With the win, Hardee im- If first you don’t succeed try left to play in the game – the proved to 11-4-4 -- a record and try again. match tied 1-1 – the Wildcat’s that includes a win Jan. 30 The boys in orange and blue Julio Castillo rose to the occa- over the Blue Streaks of Se- are Class 3A-District 11 cham- sion as he converted a penalty bring High School in the open- pions after a stunning 2-1 vic- kick to lift Hardee to a 2-1 title ing round of the title series. tory Friday night (Feb. 2) at game win. The Blue Streaks, too, are a Legion’s Field over the High- “Lake Wales made a flagrant story of threes when it comes landers of Lake Wales High foul in the penalty area on a to facing Wildcats in district School. Hardee scoring attack which play. The game marked the third sent Julio Castillo to the line Sebring has been bounced consecutive district title game for the winning penalty shot,” from advancing in the district between the Wildcats and said Dennis Aubry, head coach tournament for the past three Highlanders. for the Wildcats. years. Lake Wales won the last two Hardee earned its first goal The Sebring match – played meetings with both games 3:30 into the second half off at Firemen’s Field – remained coming down to a final penalty the foot of Miguel Alvarez on scoreless until a few minutes shot. a long throw-in. in the second half when the The ball, though, bounced “He controlled the ball with Wildcats broke the scoreless this year in favor of the varsity his chest and did a one touch tie on a header by Adam Paz- soccer squad from Hardee kick in,” Aubry said of Al- zaglia on a shot to the right side of the net to give Hardee a 1-0 lead. Pazzaglia was back in action for the boys in orange and blue when he nailed his second goal of the game to give Hardee a 2-0 lead with only minutes re- maining in the match. The win allowed Hardee to host in the first round of the Class 3A Region 3 tournament series. The game – against Melbourne’s Westshore – was held Wednesday at Wildcat Stadium. Results were not 2:8c 2:8c available as of press time. B4 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 – HE LASSIFIEDS – T AgricultureC Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ...... Minimum of $5.00 for up to 10 words. DIESEL INJECTION REPAIR - FULL TIME REHAB AIDE posi- WANTED: • Maintenance Me- FULL TIME MAINTENANCE Each additional word is 25¢. Ads in all Pumps, turbos and injectors. tion with benefits available in chanic • Welder • Foreman/ Person wanted for RV commu- Removal and instillation avail- Wauchula hospital rehab depart- Supervisor • Diesel Mechanic • nity in Bowling Green, FL. 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The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum Located on North Hollandtown offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece rates may be offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece rates may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract offered. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guar- Road 5 miles east of Wauchula. period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with anteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker ar- the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies rives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided All in excellent condition. and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot rea- those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Trans- Elderly couple need to of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer portation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of in- downsize. outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation tended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NC- send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Martin County, 407 East Blvd., Williamston, Works Career Center – Johnston County, 8998 U.S. Hwy 70 West, Suite 100, Clayton, NC 27892, (252) 792-7816 or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, NC 27520, (919) 553-0953, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, $1.25 million and reference job order #NC10808515. EOE. H-300-18012-684045. cl2:8c and reference job order #NC10814568. EOE. H-300-18026-794426. cl2:8c Shown by appointment only. 12 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in tobacco, corn, soy- 2 temporary hay workers needed in Mooresville, North Carolina, for Lazy 5 Ranch, beans, cotton and other diversified crops in Lenoir County, North Carolina, for David Inc., with work beginning on or about 04/01/2018 and ending on or about Call owners Vinson Farms, Inc., with work beginning on or about 04/07/2018 and ending on or 12/01/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires mini- about 11/09/2018. The job offered is for a skilled farmworker and requires minimum mum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum Klaus and Maritta Schirow 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit to to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the con- at 863-773-0620. work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract tract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employ- period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. ment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Hous- Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their ing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their perma- permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsis- cl2:8-3:8p nent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or tence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work con- earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Ap- tract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended plicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Cen- to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks ter – Lenoir County, 231 Hwy 58 South, Kinston NC 28501 (252) 775-6021, or the Career Center – Rowan County, 1904 South Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144, 704- nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order 639-7529, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference #NC10814559. EOE. H-300-18026-146208. cl2:8c job order #NC10814487. EOE. H-300-18026-758772. cl2:8c February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B5 – – As Seen From This Side HE LASSIFIEDS By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips T C Wauchula Lost/Found Rentals Services Services

Held out from last week’s issue. HAVE YOU LOST A PET? Con- HOUSES 200/wk, offices, store- VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob- Now that I have to slow down, I get to see a lot of television tact animal control in Bowling fronts, restaurants, industrial Care offers a bereavement walk- lem? Call Alcoholics Anony- Green at 863-375-2255 to see if shops, 863-773-6616, 863-445- in support group for those that mous in Hardee county at reruns. They’re all new to me. I missed the first runs. we have your cat or dog. We 0915, 863-773-4567. 2:8-3:8p have experienced the loss of a 863-781-6414. Several weekly Watching “I Almost Got Away” just confirmed what I have also have pets for adoption. ULLRICH’S STORAGE UNITS, love one. Beginning 9/2/16 every meetings. tfc-dh said for years. These guys like to brag of how smart they were. 4:16dh/tfc several sizes, corner of 9th Ave. Friday at 1 p.m. in the VITAS of- ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- Stupid! You got caught. Your shortcuts never worked. & Goolsby St., 863-773-6448 or fice, 113 W. Main Street, 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and While with the D.C. in Raiford, I’ve listened to these brag- Miscellaneous 863-773-9291. 2:15nc Wauchula, 863-583-7100. Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 garts arguing about which was the best thief. ATTENTION! The Federal Fair 8:18tfc-dh Section 10 Paragraph D require One man listed his occupation as thief, home Housing Act prohibits advertis- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, all ads for any construction-re- Thursday 7:00 p.m., Grace Fel- lated service to carry the con- burglary. He was from New Jersey, never been ing any preference or limitation in jail, 32 years old. Boy, was he ranting. BURIAL PLOTS WAUCHULA based on race, color, religion, lowship Church, 131 S. 8th Ave., tractor’s licence number. tfc-dh Cemetery - 2 plots, Sec. D, Block sex, handicap, familial status or Wauchula. Bill 727-326-3816. An off-duty cop, driving a pickup load of 51, Lots 12 & 13, $600. national origin, or the intention tfc-dh Yard Sales slop from restaurants to his hogs, caught the guy 863-781-7915. 1:18-2:15p to make such a preference or *** and hand-cuffed him in the back of the truck, hog limitation. Familial status in- NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP slop sloshing onto him. Pets cludes children under 18 living TROUBLE? CALL Three months after a sentence of five years, I finally told him with parents or guardians and ULLRICH’S PITCHER PUMP DELTA KAPPA GAMMA Sorority. pregnant women. tfc-dh For complete well, sales, I knew what he was so mad about. He had outslicked those Yan- Proceeds for teacher scholar- kees in New Jersey, then got caught by a redneck, part-time south- service and installation, ships. Saturday, Feb. 10, 8- call 863-773-6448. ern cop from Mulberry, Fla. ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a noon, old Hardee Junior High, S. RV/Mobile 7:18tfc pet or are looking for a new one, Florida Ave., Wauchula. 2:1,8p It never ceases to amaze me how stupid people can be while the City of Wauchula invites you Home Parks THE WAUCHULA LIONS CLUB FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8-?, 5165 thinking themselves smart. to come and see if you can find collects NOT broken prescrip- Martin Luther King Street, BG. –––––– the pet you’re looking for. The PARK MODEL 35 FT, 2 slide- tion eyeglasses, cases and sun- Lots of goodies. 2:8p At my age I don’t buy green bananas. Wauchula Animal Control is lo- outs, furnished, roofover, 7x7 glasses. Please drop off at 735 FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 8 am - ?. 1568 N. 6th Ave. tfc-dh Someone told me he wanted to be buried standing up. He had cated at 685 Airport Road. building, patio, $4,900 OBO. Im- Popash Rd., Wauchula. 2:8p been on his keister and back long enough and since the hole Please call 863-773-3265 for mediate possession. 618-246- DO YOU HAVE a problem with SATURDAY, 8-? 4953 Central more information. tfc-dh 7444. 2:8p drugs? Narcotics Anonymous would be smaller, he was subletting the rest of the space. Ave., BG. Something for every- –––––– ATTENTION! State Statutes meets Monday, Thursday and one. 2:8p 828.29 requires that all cats and Friday night 7:00 p.m. at First Heck. You aren’t Americans. You did not get here legally. Services United Methodist Church, at the THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 8-? 1832 dogs sold in Florida be at least Stansfield Ave., Wauchula. 2:8p If your mom or dad robbed a bank when you were 10, is your 8 weeks old, have an official corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., neighbor responsible? Heck. health certificate, have neces- Wauchula. tfc-dh My state and my nation did not bring you here in a suitcase. sary shots and be free of para- GOING ON A CRUISE? Need to Blame your mom and dad, not me. sites. tfc-dh go to the airport? Amtrack? Bus Tell them to pay for their responsibility to you. station? Don’t want to drive and –––––– Recreational leave your car there? Call 989- 372-2681. 1:25-2:22p Barney’s first deer… Vehicles LOCAL AVON LADY– I will de- Looking for a realtor? Years ago, I would set up in flea markets to sell excess junk liver. Pam Merchant 863-245- I’d accumulated (more money than yard sales). 2015 CEDAR CREEK COTTAGE 7000. 1:18-2:15p I took Barney to Summerville, Ga. late Monday evening to RV, many options, $31,000 firm. LOOK NO MORE! set up for Tuesday morning. Call or text June 440-796-4109. Barney needed a potty break so I stopped near the end of the 2:8p lot so would have grass and trees. As he got out, he startled a Call me for all your small doe. I don’t know what we laughed about the most, him running Real Estate needs. while avoiding those big ears or the fact it appeared to see if he Frank Vasquez could catch up. It seemed these two were doing the doe-see-do at a square dance. Neither ever got out of our sight as they circled us for over Realty Inc. 30 minutes. I’d never seen Barney so tired. He curled up on his pillow (863) 781-4133 on the back seat all night, but he was wide awake and the hit of Frank Vasquez, Broker the show Tuesday. Every time he saw woods, he looked for deer. SELLING: He finally had one that would come into our yard and he rest his nose on the edge of the porch and they would touch their noses RESIDENTIAL together. This deer continued until he sprouted his first antlers. Two years later, he returned wounded on a barbed wire fence COMMERCIAL and stayed close to the house while he healed. Barney kept every- one away from him. AGRICULTURAL –––––– 116 Carlton St. Suite A cl12:21tfc Barney was placing an application for a job, and at his inter- Wauchula, FL 33873 cl2:8c view he was asked if he had repeated any grades in school since he was near 19 when he graduated. He said, “yes, two terms in the fifth grade.” The interviewer said, “you mean two years.” Johnny said, “no, it was two terms, Hoover’s and FDR’s.” Now Accepting Applications! Johnny really wasn’t too bad. He had what is termed atten- tion-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) today. Back then, he HOME INSPECTIONS was referred to as stupid or dumb, just because of his stutter. FOREST GLADE He said he married Cindy because before he could say no, it Inspections For The Heartland And Beyond was too late. Her father said it was because he got her drunk on APARTMENTS Big John’s choice beverage. 863-990-4019 Shortly thereafter began the total transformation of Johnny’s at www.waynecollierinspections.com convenient house into Cindy’s ranch-style home. 700 East Townsend Street [email protected] Wauchula, FL 33873 This was where Johnny said it was her father’s idea to Lic# HI5099 NACHI 11120910 cl1:4tfc change his house but said it was ok if it made Cindy happy. TDD: 711 • 863-773-0592 Four kids and more than 50 years later, that was always his 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled, goal, to make Cindy happy. 12 Sod Farm Workers needed near Smyrna, DE for Eastern Sod Farms. LLC with Come to think of it, that’s what most men spend their whole regardless of age, with or without children. work beginning on or about 03/27/2018 and ending on or about 12/31/2018. Job life trying to do. Most move from their childhood home never to offered is for experienced farm worker with min 3 months verifiable experience sod return except for occasional visits. 1 Bedroom Starting at $427 • 2 Bedroom Starting at $458 farming. $12.19/hr. Workers must commit to entire contract period. ¾ of contract period hours guaranteed beginning with the first day worker arrives at place of em- Not long before his death, Johnny said it had been a long Rental Assistance Available for Qualified Applicants ployment. All work tools, supplies and equipment provided at no cost or deposit. journey back home to Miller County. Housing provided to those workers unable to reasonable return home at the end Central heat & air, refrigerator, range. Close to shopping. of each workday. Upon completion of 50% of the contract period or earlier trans- portation & subsistence to place of employment reimbursed to workers recruited Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. from outside of the area of intended employment. Must present documentation showing eligibility to legally work in the U.S.. Applicants should report or send re- Committed to the future of rural communities sume to Division of Employment & Training, 4425 N. Market St. – Wilmington, DE This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer 19802. (302) 761-8116 or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency and reference job order # DE557381. EOE H-300-18005-648552 cl2:1,8c cl2:8c

62 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in tobacco, sweet potatoes and other diversified crops in Nash County, North Carolina, for Jones Sweet Potato Equipment, Inc., with work beginning on or about 04/07/2018 and ending on or about 11/23/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece rates may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equip- ment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon comple- tion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the (863) 773-2128 area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes REALTORS to NCWorks Career Center – Edgecombe/Nash County, 110 Fountain Park Drive, Bat- tleboro, NC 27809, (910) 877-3306, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce JOE L. DAVIS, JR. Agency, and reference job order #NC10814639. EOE. H-300-18026-165140 cl2:8c JOHN H. O’NEAL REALTOR See more listings at 107 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in tobacco, sweet pota- toes, long green cukes and other diversified crops in Sampson County, North Carolina, www.joeldavis.com for WF Partnership with work beginning on or about 04/07/2018 and ending on or John O’Neal REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS about 11/23/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires min- imum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rate may be NEW LISITNG 198± AC, 42 ± AC on County Road, ex- offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract Highway 17 North of Bowling cellent pasture with cattle period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies Green, several small lakes. pens. $5,300/ AC! and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to $792,000. those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end 89± acs fronting Peace River of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer PRICE REDUCED!!This upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited & includes cabin, barn, 3 outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation spacious 4 BR / 2BA home on wells, & 35± ac grove. Excel- that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or 5± acres close to Peace River lent pasture & majestic live send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Sampson County, 115 North Boulevard, Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-5756, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce has a large basement with oaks w/plenty of deer & plenty of room for storage. Agency, and reference job order #NC10814544. EOE. H-300-18026-864470. cl2:8c turkey. $735,000! $215,000.

NOW $175,000! PRICE RE- 3BR/2BA home in Bowling 130 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in strawberries, blueber- Green sits on 1.25± acs with a ries, blackberries, grape tomatoes, muscadine grapes and multiple vegetable crops DUCED AGAIN! Frostproof, in Duplin, Sampson and Bladen Counties, North Carolina, for Cottle Farms, Inc. with beautiful Silver Lake – 3 lake- barn for storage. Remodeled work beginning on or about 03/31/2018 and ending on or about 10/26/2018. The job front lots and 10± ac Valencia rooms and a plentiful yard. offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that work- grove. $90,000!! ers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rates may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guar- anteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker ar- REALTOR ASSOCIATES AFTER HOURS rives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot rea- KENNY SANDERS...... 781-0153 KAREN O’NEAL...... 781-7633 sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Trans- JESSICA PRESCOTT...941-737-6502 KEVIN SANDERS...... 368-1926 portation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% MONICA REAS...... 781-0888 DAVID ROYAL...... 781-3490 of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of in- BRANDI MALDONADO...... 414-3349 tended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible BRITTANY NICKERSON THURLOW...... 446-2735 legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NC- Works Career Center – Duplin County, 192 Magnolia Ext., PO Box 459, Kenansville, HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH, WAUCHULA, FL 33873 cl2:8c NC 28349, (910) 296-1478, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency and reference job order #NC10814457. EOE. H-300-18026-121556. cl2:8c 2:8c B6 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B7 darkroom when I was 10, and Sunday, March 11, at 8/7c. my first movie camera when I Ryan Seacrest will return as was 15. But it wasn't until I was host, with Lionel Richie, Katy Couch Theater Celebrity Extra in the beginning of the second Perry and Luke Bryan as year of 'Hotel' where Aaron judges. The format looks like it By Cindy Elavsky Spelling said, 'OK, you can di- will be the same as previous seasons, but I must admit — I DVD Previews rect one.'" Q: James Brolin has al- develop the beats of the story." If you're in the mood for fun will always hope for a Simon By Sam Struckhoff ways been one of my favorite A caveat for starring in the family entertainment, take it Cowell cameo. actors, ever since his "Hotel" film would be that he would from James himself: "I think *** DVDs reviewed here are available in stores the week of Feb. 5. days. Can you tell me what also direct, a skill with which this is the best Hallmark film READERS: As you proba- he has going on now? Brolin is not unfamiliar: "I en- ever made. That's a real self- bly already know, the nominees PICKS OF THE WEEK a home invasion later, and res- —Janet F., Fort Meyers, tered this business wanting to centered comment, but I do be- have been announced for the "Bad Mom's Christmas" (R) ident Gardner Lodge (Matt Florida be a director, and I kept getting lieve that. I invite someone to 90th Academy Awards, which — Is it possible for a mother to Damon) is becoming increas- A: Up next for James is the pushed in front of the camera. come up to me with a DVD and are set to air Sunday, March 4 sit back and actually enjoy ingly unhinged. His wife is Hallmark movie "Royal I wasn't very say, 'Hey, this one's better.' Be- on ABC. Comedian Jimmy Christmas? Amy (Mila Kunis), murdered, her sister (the crazy, Hearts," which pre- comfortable or cause the only time I learn any- Kimmel will be the host for the Kiki (Kristen Bell) and Carla Stepford Julianne Moore, not mieres Saturday, Feb. good at it all thing is when I'm wrong." second consecutive year. For (Kathryn Hahn) — the crying 24. And James is no those years, so I *** the full list of Oscar nominees, the original Bad Julianne stranger to Hallmark: really studied Q: Can you tell me when head over to celebrityextraon- Moms — are back Moore) His credits include the the art behind it, "American Idol" returns? line.com and see if your fa- in hot-mess action moves in to popular holiday movies trying to get Who is involved in it this time vorites are represented. mode, this time fac- play mother "Christmas With over my fears around? Write to Cindy at King Fea- ing the mother of to his son, Tucker" and "I'll Be and my dislike —Davey R., via email tures Weekly Service, 628 Vir- all holidays and its and there are Home for Christmas." of saying words A: The hit reality show that ginia Drive, Orlando, FL attendant family gangsters I spoke with James re- into a machine. promises to find the next great 32803; or e-mail her at let- pressures. I invite and crooked cently about his latest project, The whole time, I always had singer moves from Fox to ABC [email protected]. you to watch the "unrated" on- insurance investigators and and he gave me the scoop. "A the latest camera. I had my own for its 16th season, beginning (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. line trailer. It's a fair represen- race riots, etc. — a typical line producer on this project tation of the raunch level, Coen Brothers script. It's di- called me and said: 'How which is pretty dang high. The rected by George Clooney, who would you feel about doing a inclusion of three veteran co- imparts a particular style of movie in Romania about a medians in Christine Baranski, snappy dialogue and that cer- cowboy who inherits a country Hollywood Cheryl Hines and Susan Saran- tain retro look, which, if you're because he's the last of a line- don as the grandmoms doesn't into it, maybe you could take a age of kings?' I loved the idea, Inside By Tony Rizzo really kick up the comedy so chance. If not, pass. so I sat down with a writer much as it spreads it out. It's friend and went over what we As the 90th Oscar Awards Some of these films will bene- Daniel Day-Lewis' last film, definitely watchable and funny, "Battlecreek" — Henry (Bill could do with it, and began to approach on March 4, many fit from Oscar wins, especially has recouped only $10 million but if the first one was shock- Skarsgard) is a sensitive artist films need to win Oscars to if best-actor nominee Gary of its $35 million cost. Win- ing but refreshingly honest and chronic loner who, due to help their grosses. The clear Oldman, best-actress nominee ning Oscars can change all of humor, this was is an over-the- a rare skin condition, cannot box-office leaders, from the Frances McDormand and best the above ... stay tuned. top hammering of vulgarity -- expose his skin to sunlight. He end of the year were "Jumanji: supporting actor nominee Sam *** plus you'll see what's coming, lives with his mother, Tallulah Top 10 Welcome to the Jungle," with Rockwell (both for "Three Kelsey Grammer starred as including the obvious potential (Paula Malcomson), who jeal- a cost of some $100 million Billboards") win. Dr. Frasier Crane in "Cheers" setup at the end. ously guards him like a prize, Movies and a $822 million gross ($567 "The Shape of Water" won a (1984-1993) and "Frasier" and he works at night a garage million more than the original Golden Globe for its director, (1993-2004), and wowed "Only the Brave" (PG-13) — for the local mechanic (Delroy 1. Maze Runner: The Death "Jumanji," with Robin Guillermo Del Toro, and has Broadway audiences as Cap- A spectacular ensemble cast — Lindo). When Alison (Claire Cure (PG-13) Dylan O'Brien, Williams); "Dunkirk," $100 grossed $52 million, recouping tain Hook in the musical Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff van der Boom) is stranded in Ki Hong Lee million cost and $526 million its $20 million cost. But "All "Finding Neverland" (2015- Bridges, Jennifer Connelly, town with a broken-down car 2. Jumanji: Welcome to the gross; and "The Greatest the Money in the World," 2016). He's lent Andie McDowell, Ben Hardy and a troubled past, Henry and Jungle (PG-13) Dwayne John- Showman," $84 million cost despite replacing Kevin his voice to the — takes on heroism and sacri- Alison are forced to confront son, Karen Gillan and $260 million gross. Seven- Spacey's scenes with animated fea- fice, with heartwarming results not only their growing feelings 3. Hostiles (R) Scott Shep- time nominee "Three Bill- Christopher Plummer ture "Bunyan as mesmerizing as a flame. The for one another, but the secrets herd, Rosamund Pike boards Outside Ebbing, (who received a support- and Babe," story focuses on Superintend- and sins of the past. Directed 4. The Greatest Showman Missouri" cost $12 million and ing actor nomination), is with John ent Eric "Supe" Marsh (Brolin) by Alison Eastwood, "Battle- (PG) Hugh Jackman, Michelle has grossed $72 million, while struggling to recoup its Goodman as and his singular devotion to his creek" is almost by necessity Williams "Lady Bird," which cost $10 $50 million cost. "Molly's the famous elite crew of firefighters and dark, but never hopeless. 5. The Post (PG-13) Meryl million, has grossed $42 mil- Game" has grossed $43 axman Paul their training, as well as new Skarsgard is luminous, and this Streep, Tom Hanks lion. million off its $30 million Bunyan, along recruit Brendan "Donut" Mc- film is a hidden gem that needs 6. 12 Strong (R) Chris "Call Me by Your Name" cost, and "I Tonia" has with Jeff Fox- Donough (Teller, who is hav- to see much more of the light. Hemsworth, Michael Shannon cost $3.5 million and has nearly balanced $11 mil- worthy and ing a banner year) and 7. Den of Thieves (R) Ger- earned $17 million, and "The lion-plus cost with its $20 mil- Mark Hamill, which opened ultimately, the story of their NEW TV RELEASES ard Butler, Jordan Bridges Disaster Artist, with James lion gross. "The Post" cost $50 Feb. 3. Grammer also stars in battle in the Yarnell Hill wild- "Ancient Aliens" Season 10, 8. The Shape of Water (R) Franco (who won a best-actor million (mostly because of the the Chinese/Australian co-pro- fire in June 2013. It is based on Volume 2 Sally Hawkins, Octavia Golden Globe but didn't get an salaries of Meryl Streep, Tom duction of the sci-fi horror the GQ article "No Exit," "Bosom Buddies" The Com- Spencer Oscar nod), has recouped its Hanks and Steven Spielberg) thriller "Guardians of the which chronicled these famed plete Series 9. Paddington 2 (PG) ani- $10 million cost with $28 mil- and has grossed $83 million. Tomb," with former "Her- "hotshots." "The Ren & Stimpy Show: mated lion in grosses. Gary Oldman's Streep's best actress nomina- cules" Kellan Lutz, opening The Mostly Complete Collec- 10. Padmaavat (NR) bravura performance as Win- tion is helping, but don't ex- Feb. 23. Hopefully the film "Suburbicon" (R) — Subur- tion" Deepika Padukone, Anupriya ston Churchill in "The Darkest pect her to win. Finally, "The will get more "Cheers" than bicon is a bastion of homo- "Homeland" The Complete Goenka Hour" cost $30 million and is Phantom Thread," despite jeers at the box office. geneity, an idyllic, lily-white 6th Season (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. over $100 million in grosses. being three-time Oscar winner (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. paradise. One black family and (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Quality Color Printing

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Quality printing services at competitive prices! B8 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 Main Street Wauchula Presented 6th Annual Ghost Tour Main Street Wauchula pre- sented its 6th Annual Historic Ghost Tour last Friday night. The admission was $10 and there were nine tour trolleys, carrying 30 people each. Volunteer tour guides were Bo Conerly, Judy Terrell, Sandy Scott and Brenda Knight. Volunteer drivers were Shannon Newman, David Royal, Ricky McKin- nish and Terry Atchley. The Ghost Tour imagineers were Dr. Frank Gibbs (chair- man), Judy Terrell, Dr. Sylvia Collins, Jerry Strickland and Merilyn Strickland. Main Street Wauchula board members are President Sophia Bonjokian, Vice Pres- ident Samantha Burnett, Sec- retary Catharine Woods, and Treasurer Andrew Tate. Other members are Frank Gibbs, Jerry Conerly, Calli Ward, Marcus Conerly, Calvin Bill Lambert portrayed Maliki Leo Elliot, a well-known Bates, Tiffany Southwell, Tampa architect who designed the Wauchula City Hall, Danielle Southwell, and auditorium and fire station on East Main Street. The fa- Gayle Burnett. PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY cility was completed in 1927. The property cost $14,000 Executive director is Jes- Historic Wauchula City Hall was opened in 1927. Facing the camera are Brett and and a bond issue for $80,000 was approved by city vot- sica Newman. Summer Dowden. The original auditorium had 859 seats. ers to help fund the project.

Vanessa Hernandez portrayed the wife of Dempsey Whidden, owner of a trading post at Paynes Creek and George Wilson portrayed Joe Keller, a Wauchula cob- Dr. T.J. Maddox was portrayed by Kayton Nedza. Dr. Peace River, southeast of Bowling Green. She survived bler who made shoes using paper patterns of cus- Maddox was one of the first medical doctors in the area an Indian raid that killed her husband and Capt. George tomers’ feet. and traveled by horse to make house calls. Payne.

Matt Warren portrayed Lt. Hartsuff, an Army survey en- gineer who was charged with describing and mapping Merilyn Strickland portrayed Mrs. Thomas Weathering- the area. He was the namesake of Fort Hartsuff, located ton Hillindale, a fictional character and cousin of real- southwest of Wauchula. Fort Hartsuff was built during life Sydney Lanier, the famous Georgia poet and the Seminole Indian Wars era. Also making an appear- David Radford portrayed Luther Bostick, a pillar of an musician who visited Wauchula in an effort to receive ance as a ghost was Lane Warren, portraying the son early pioneer family in Wauchula. He was a storyteller healing from the fresh springs in the area. Specifically, of Lt. Hartsuff. of pioneer life. Zolfo Springs.

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The The Southerland Brothers were part of a musical family who played music on the porch of their parents’ general store in Wauchula. From left are Micah Hendrickson, Herald-Advocate Danny Keene and Ernest Hendrickson. Printers & Publishers February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B9 – HARDEE LIVING –

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ONE PINK, NO BLUE Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Rickett of Wauchula, a 9-pound, 2-ounce daughter, Bryndle Layne Rick- COURTESY PHOTO ett, born Jan. 17, 2018, at Jessica Newman, executive director of Main Street Wauchula and Wauchula Com- Lakeland Regional Medical munity Redevelopment Agency, spoke to the Hardee Rotary Club on Wednesday , Center. Mrs. Rickett is the for- Jan. 17, at the Java Cafe. She said the city is getting 25 new apartments as a result mer Blake Farrer. Maternal of three public/private partnership projects plus some new retail space. They will grandparents are Phillip Farrer be located at West Palmetto Street, Main Street and 7th Avenue, and Main Street and Tammy Miller, both of and 8th Avenue. From left are Jessica Newman, Sue Birge, and club president PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Wauchula. Paternal grandpar- Olivia Minshew. Singer Rodger Brutus of Wauchula on Saturday, Jan. ents are Paul and Tina Rickett 20, provided musical entertainment at the Hardee of Zolfo Springs. County Chamber of Commerce Black and White Din- –––––– ner Fundraiser at the old Wauchula Train Depot. He is Birth announcements will be Brookside Bluff News a retired wildlife officer and supervisor with the Florida published free of charge within Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The cham- three months of the date of By Jerry Smith ber honored Rev. Jim Davis, pastor of Oak Grove Bap- birth. A photo of the infant—as 517-930-1524 tist Church as Mildred and Doyle Carlton Jr. Citizen of a newborn only—may be The Year and Vanessa Hernandez as Mosaic Business added at no cost. Any other There are times I marvel at tricians, builders and many Crock Slaughter, Jim Walters, Person of The Year. She is a regional manager and photo of the baby will cost the amount of talented people other folks who help keep our Jan Hanson, Jeff Wylie, Ron senior vice president of MidFlorida Credit Union. $15. we have living here at Brook- expenses to a minimum. Mike Vore, and Richard Dye, and side Bluff. It shows up at our Buuck, who is no slouch him- the list goes on and on. annual art show and many self, calls on many of the resi- Each day, at about 4 p.m. a other venues. As the art show dents in times of need. We group of our men meet at Don’t Be Left Out! You Are Not approaches near the end of have some long time residents Charlie Creek for a brew and March, we will write about the and some newer folks who are discussion on “you name it.” Alone show and the individuals who willing to share their talents Nothing seems to be off the HARDEE LIVING show their various talents. too. table with these guys. As you RUNAWAY HOTLINE More examples of our talent Some of these helpful peo- might assume, the longer the DEADLINE IS 1-800-621-4000 is in the maintenance of our ple include Frank Trybulski, gathering the more spirited it or park. We have plumbers, elec- Dan Koepher, Rick Quinn, becomes! The amazing fact is THURSDAY AT that they stay friends and re- 1-800-786-2929 turn another day for more of 5 PM Ask For Help the same. By the time you read this ar- ticle we will have a new roof on our Club House and the Rec Building. It was another big project going on proving the age of our park is catching up to us. Hardee County Pageants It is hard to single out one individual in the talent field, Reserve Seating Information but you cannot go wrong in mentioning Rick Quinn. If you have not been to his house to Stars and Stripes 2018 see his latest creation you are missing a real treat. This is where I run into trouble be- Ticket price for ALL reserved seats: cause some of the things he COURTESY PHOTOS makes are difficult to put into $8.00 per seat President Jim Walters sanding in front of the newly words. roofed clubhouse. His latest creations are life like flowers made out of metal. Ticket order deadline for ALL You must see them in person to believe how realistic they pageants: Feb. 12, 2018 look. Before Rick started his flower magic, he has been known to create life like trac- Reserved Ticket Pick-up Schedule tors, motor cycles , trucks and Kindergarten February 15 6:30 p.m. cars out of anything you can imagine. These models are Miss Hardee County February 16 6:30 p.m. amazingly realistic and even Prince/Princess February 17 9:30 a.m. perform mechanical move- Junior Miss February 18 4:00 p.m. ments. Great Stuff! Little Miss February 21 4:30 p.m. Missed in the “common ground” article is the fact that Please use the HCF website www.hardeecountyfair.org Charleen Letterman was not only one of the 51 investors, or email [email protected] to place order. but was indeed the first resi- You may scan completed form or include the order dent in our park. Also missed information below in your email request. Please Rick and Gwen Quinn in front of many of Rick’s cre- naming Jim White as one of specify number of tickets requested for EACH pag- ations. the original 51. eant. If you have a child participating in a pageant, please keep in mind that each pageant contestant will receive (2) complimentary tickets. Dr. Maria Carlton, DC Flash Carlton Care SEATING INFORMATION: Back # REGULAR # HANDICAP Chiropractic PAGEANT By Chris Richcreek SEATING SEATING Chiropractic Laser Muscular Therapy Digital X-Ray 1. Who had a hit with "The Miss Hardee Gypsy Cried"? [Hint: He was County 2/17 born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni I Can Help! Sacco.] What is the song Kindergarten Neck pain Back pain Princess 2/18 about? Headaches hip pain 2. Who recorded "Walking Sciatica / leg in the Rain"? Junior Miss 2/20 3. Name the rock bad that Shoulder / arm / wrist pain released "Follow You Follow Muscle pain Me." Little Miss 2/23 Arthritis Chronic or Acute pain ANSWERS Prince/Princess 1. 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Family & Friends Day was Lillian Jackson, and Carrie Church and was employed Greetings from Fort Green! ferred there from Florida Hos- urday night. Her son Robert last Jan. 28 at St. John AME Daniels. Brothers: Perry Jack- with Bay Pines VA Hospital. Well, I lost my prediction as pital Saturday night, and they Kennedy’s son got married. Church, the Rev. Sidney Bain, son, Jessie Tillman, Henry Mr. and Mrs. Larry Graham the groundhog did see his did surgery Sunday morning. Jane said it was a beautiful pastor. Theme: “Building on a Daniels, Odell Ouzts, Lewis and daughters of Lakeland shadow. Of course, those folks He came through it with flying wedding in a beautiful setting Legacy of Courage,” II Timo- Jackson, Angelo Rodriguez, were New Year’s weekend vis- up North that wake the poor colors. The doctor said he in a woody area. There are thy 1:7. The Three F’s are James Brown, Al Jackson, and itors in Atlanta. fellow already know they will would have more surgery in a quite a few locations of this Faith, Family, Friends. Sis the Rev. Clarence Wilcher. Deepest sympathy to the have six or more weeks of cold week or two. Wesley Smith’s type that are quite famous for Della Ryals, chairperson; Sis. Super Sunday School was Hill and Ervin family. weather. I don’t expect us to, surgery went well and he is weddings, etc. Gollia Ford, co-chairperson; Feb. 4 at Chester Grove MB Deepest sympathy to the even though I can remember home and already walking The ladies senior luncheon Rt. Rev. Adam Jefferson Church, the Rev. Timothy Dunlaps and McMillians in the times when it froze in March. around the house. was beautiful and delicious. Richardson Jr., presiding Lancaster, pastor. home-going of Sharonda Mc- To get my story straight, a Sam Rawls is pretty sick The table was decorated with bishop; Dr. Connie Spieths Lakeland district prayer Cutchen Dunlap, 58, who reenactment of the war be- with this nasty flu but thank- amaryllis with a long row of Richardson, Episcopal super- meeting of AME will be this passed away Jan. 28 in Lake- tween the states will not be a fully Arden is nearly over hers, greenery with red berries. The visor; the Rev. Jimmy J. Saturday at Allen Temple land. Service was Tuesday of part of Pioneer Park Days and just the coughing which loves plates matched with amaryllis Thompson, district presiding AME with St. Paul AME, the this week at Galilee MB was never even considered, to linger. Mabel Williamson on them. Carol Brown said she elder. Rev. Hildard Green, pastor, in Church. She was a teacher. per Sandy Scott who is coordi- has the flu and is pretty sick, got them in North Carolina Call to worship by Sis Fe- Lake Alfred. The South-Central Florida nating things for the pioneer per her daughter, Susie. Bill when on a trip. I must go to the lisa Wilcher; Bro. Leonard The AME District Confer- Baptist Association Inc., the area of the park. It still looks Shoffner’s detached retina sur- wrong stores as I have never McGill, service; Presider Rev. ence will convene Feb. 18-19 Rev. D Jerry Alexander, mod- like it is going to be a great 50- gery went well and he is home. seen any paper plates so beau- S. Bain, invocation; and Bro. at Allen Temple AME Church, erator, and Sister Jewell year celebration. Brave Noah is home from the tiful. Of course, the food that Leon Fulse, words of wel- the Rev. Ella Edwards, in Lake Woodall, general secretary, fel- Ferrol Jones called me the hospital also. Please pray for went on them was delicious. come. Scripture of II Timothy Wales. lowship service convened in other day to check on the time all of these. One of the ladies present 1:7-9 by evangelist Linda Michael and Andrew Arcadia at Elizabeth MB for the visitation and funeral Nancy McQuaig and family said it was not fair for Alice Roberson; poem by Sis. Snelling, Keith Brown Sr. of Church on Jan. 30-Feb. 2 for arrangements for Natalie left church early Sunday morn- Faye Moye to have so many Brenda F. Rodriguez; guest South Carolina, Inez, Kather- its second annual sessions. Whidden. Ferrol now lives in ing to be with the family of talents; she could play the speaker, Minister James Ed- ine Henry, Allen McIvery, St. Paul MB Church of Lakeland, I believe. I did see Patti Rimes. She has been on piano, sing, cook and decorate wards of Allen Temple AME Brenda Henry, Barbara Barnes Zolfo Springs’ “Come One! her at the funeral and she looks our prayer list for some time anything! Carmen Durrance Church, Lake Wales. Selection of Bowling Green, Phyllis Come All” on Friday, Feb. 16, just as good as always. and also on the prayer list of made cute gift boxes for every- by the choir, congregation, McIvery of Vero Beach, will be having its annual bar- It was a beautiful service for the church Randy and Faye one present with a red cord solo by Sis. Renea Jackson, Loretha McIvery and others at- becue dinners sale in Arcadia. Natalie. She always told my Davis attend in Tennessee. around the top, which rein- memorial by Sis. Della Ryals, tended the funeral of their Location, K&J’s Produce & sister-in-law by the time they Little Gunter Davenport forced the devotion presented and Sis. Gollia Ford, words of cousin, Ernest Bernard “Joe” Meat Market, 2228 N.E. Hwy died there would be nobody to was at church Sunday with his by Carol Brown. She taught appreciation. Dinner was Hill Jr., on Jan. 20 in St. Pe- 70. Call-in orders are wel- go to the funeral, as they were wrist in a big bandage going the lesson of Rahab. All for a served in dining hall. tersburg. come. getting so old! There was a past his elbow. He had a prob- delicious gathering. The memories of St. John Selections, Elder Aurelia Greater Works Ministries great crowd and the chapel lem with a swing and the Don’t forget the men and AME Church’s deceased Cochran and Barbara Ann Inc. of Winter Haven’s annual was full, with people standing. swing won, and he is sporting boys from any age will camp members will always be in the Barnes; invocation, Fred Church Anniversary convened She would be proud! Our sin- a broken wrist. Please remem- out at Hardee Lakes this Fri- hearts of the St. John Church Ervin; the Rev. Fred Irvin, Jan. 31-Feb. 3, then it was cere sympathy is extended to ber all of these in prayer, too. day night. Some will be gath- Family. Sisters: Viola Jackson, words of comfort and offici- Super Sunday at 6 a.m. all the family. Most everyone down here ering around 4 but come as Lizzy Charles, Reaster Fulse, ated. Repast was at the Enoch Remember the sick and Also, our sympathy is ex- knows Brother Randy Perry. you can. Quite a few of us Lena Morris, Thelma Green, Davis Center. Ernest attended shut-in. tended to the family of Peggy His sister Libby’s husband ladies go and enjoy the food, Lottie Baker, Bertha Fulse, Mt. Zion Progressive MB This Sunday will be Love Helms as she made her final made his final journey last devotion by Brother Steve and Sunday at Greater Works, journey last week. She was Sunday morning. He sang base then the guitar playing of Lee Bishop Joe Halman Jr., pastor, sick for a long time. with the famous Perry Quartet. Chancey. and Debra Halman, co-pastor. Danny Keen is in the Sara- Jane Kennedy was a guest The Valentine Dinner will Geraldine Chapter No. 110 sota hospital. He was trans- at a special wedding last Sat- be Sunday for a donation of $7 Order of Eastern Star will meet immediately after the a.m. TRIVIA TEST today (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. service. The menu is lasagna, By Fifi Rodriguez at the Masonic Lodge in garlic bread, dessert, salad and Wauchula located on M.L. drink. 1. MOVIES: What was 8. GEOGRAPHY: What King Jr. Avenue. ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS Don Tollison told me they the title of the first James Bond is the capital of Iceland? Greater Macedonia PB have a date night the third Sat- movie? 9. LANGUAGE: What If you are moving or changing your Church, Elder E. Reed, pastor, urday of every month. I have 2. MUSIC: How old was does the word "cognoscente" of Bowling Green will be in address, please let our subscription heard of others who practice Sid Vicious of the "Sex Pis- mean? service Saturday with True this and it sounds like a good tols" when he died? 10. HISTORY: "The department know as soon as possible Miracle Church of the Living idea. Congratulations to them 3. GENERAL KNOWL- Summer of Love" in 1967 is so your service will not be delayed. God Inc., Overseer Dolly M. for keeping the romance EDGE: What is the birth- associated with which U.S. Cook, 313 W. Pine St. going! stone for the month of city? Remember to keep our na- 863-773-3255 Please remember to pray for February? tion in prayer. one another and our nation. 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: ANSWERS What were the names of Pres- 1. "Dr. No," starring Sean ident Barack Obama's family Connery dogs? 2. 21 5. TELEVISION: Who 3. Amethyst played the lead in the TV se- 4. Bo and Sunny ries "The Rockford Files"? 5. James Garner 6. TRANSPORTATION: 6. Hartsfield-Jackson At- Thank You What is the largest airport in lanta International Airport We would like to thank everyone for making moms passing the world in terms of passen- 7. 100 so beautiful. Special thanks to Vitas Hospice for their wonderful ger traffic? 8. Reykjavik 7. MEASUREMENTS: 9. A connoisseur nurses and caregiver Empress, Fresenius Dialysis Center, nurses and friends How many acres are in a 10. San Francisco there, Pastors Wendell Smith from Faith Temple Church of God and Jim hectare? (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Davis from Oak Grove Baptist who together gave words of comfort and made the family feel at ease. The ladies of both churches fixed enough great food to feed everyone two or three times over. We appreciate all the flowers, cards, visits, and meals brought to the house and church. The Decades music of Tim Davis and picture slide show by Linda Smith was exceptional. The Family of Lorene Coleman Byrd What were Hardee Countians were not released because soc2:8c thinking and talking about in they are juveniles. the 1960s, or maybe the ’30s? –––––– Each issue, we will revisit that Singing Star: A new sensa- corresponding week and year tional celebrity will make his in a decade past, using old copies of The Florida Advo- cate, the Hardee County Her- ald, or The Herald-Advocate. This week, the decade of … Riverview1321 Heights East Main Street, Baptist Wauchula Church The ‘50s Feb. 7, 1958 Find A Job! A Hardee Invites You To A Concert County prosecuting attorney went into the University of Florida not knowing what he wanted to do. Latimer C. Farr first appearance at the Starlite talked about taking the oppor- Drive-In Theatre. Tommy Sunday, Feb. 11 tunity to go to law school, Sands, a young singer, will be with no regrets whatsoever. in his first starring role in Born and raised in Wauchula, “Sing, Boy, Sing,” with Lili 11:00 a.m. Farr graduated from UF in Gentle and Edmond O’Brien. 1924 and is the county’s first- The show will be on Friday ever prosecuting attorney. He and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10. was appointed to the position –––––– Featuring in 1949. Food For Fruit: Citrus –––––– farmers can purchase Interna- Minor Holdup: Breaking tional Rainbow, a premium and entering crimes numbered plant food that enhances the Richard Kiser eight events out of 100 during quality of oranges, grapefruit International Country Gospel Music Association’s the month of January. One of and limes. Such enhance- these occurrences involved a ments come from ingredients Instrumentalist of the Decade trio of 12-year-old boys who like nitrogen, phosphorus, planned to break into the sulfur, potassium, magnesium Community Ice & Storage ad calcium. Effects consist of Richard is a multi-award winning Christian guitarist Co. Two of the boys backed earlier maturing, healthier out of the idea while the third trees, stronger stems and who will thrill your heart with his music and testimony. went through with the action, more solids and sugar. Better stealing two rifles. All three

shipping quality is also in- soc2:8c boys were arrested after being cluded among such enhance- YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS RICHARD KISER!! overheard saying they were ments. going to pull a holdup. Names February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B11 – HARDEE LIVING – Become Involved In The School Menu MONDAY Breakfast: cereal, donuts, Cancer Relay For Life french toast sticks, juice, fruit and milk Well, this year is surely There was inquiry about the We are looking for any can- Lunch: ham & cheese moving right along; can you American Cancer Society's cer survivors and/or care- salad, hot dog (k-5), PB&J (k- believe we are already in Feb- Road To Recovery program givers to register for the 12), mozzarella pinwheel (k- ruary? from last month's column. You Survivor’s Lunch on the day 12), chicken sandwich (6-12), The annual Relay For Life have to call 1 (880) 227-2345 of Relay. Call or text me at pan pizza (6-12), beans, cu- event will be here before you and they will help you with all (863) 832-1197 or email cumbers, garden salad (6-12), know it. It’s set for Nov. 17 of your needs. Remember, [email protected]. fruit and milk If you would like to have a luminary bag at Relay For TUESDAY Breakfast: cereal, poptarts, Life in memory or in honor of biscuit & sausage, juice, fruit a loved one, let us know. We and milk will have the Luminaria Cere- Lunch: pizza (k-12), PB&J mony at dark the night of (k-12), turkey pot roast (k-12), Relay. We ask for donations cheeseburger (6-12), spicy COURTESY PHOTO for the luminary bags, and chicken sandwich (6-12), car- Monica Medrano and Chris Ward photos for the big screen be- rots, green beans, garden from 11 a.m. through 9 p.m. at there is someone ready to take fore the Silent Lap. Isabel salad (6-12), tuna salad, fruit the Nickerson-Ullrich Build- your call 24 hours a day 365 Ruiz, luminaria chairwoman, and milk Monica Medrano & Chris ing in Pioneer Park in Zolfo days a year. has been doing a great job for WEDNESDAY Springs. I have been asked over and us over the years. Breakfast: cereal, yogurt Ward Engaged To Marry There will be a Relay For over again about the money Please come join us next parfait, pizza, juice, fruit and Life meeting for all teams and that is raised here in Hardee Thursday at 6 at the Bobcat milk Raoul Medrano and Senior High School. team members next week, and County. Well, that money is Den! Lunch: cheeseburger (k- Melinda Davis of Wauchula The prospective groom is a if you want to know more in- used for research funding, pro- One last thing Pioneer Park 12), PB&J (k-12), beef/bean announce the engagement of 2009 graduate of DeSoto formation, you are invited to grams, education, lodging etc. Days’ 50th Anniversary is burrito (k-12), pan pizza (6-12), their daughter, Monica Gail County High School. He is join us. It’s a Valentine’s Day The American Cancer Society going to be March 1-3. Relay broccoli, mashed potatoes, Medrano, to Christopher employed by Alan Jay Fleet Social with refreshments, does not hand out money or For Life Hardee with have a garden salad (6-12), fajita chicken salad, fruit and milk Ward, the son of Shelia Services, and resides in Zolfo games and pictures on Thurs- pay the bills for those who are booth in the front selling rib Machado of Arcadia. Springs. day, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. at the battling cancer. If you have and hot dog dinners. We will THURSDAY The bride-to-be resides in Plans are being made for a Wauchula Elementary Bobcat any concerns or needs, call the also be service breakfast bur- Breakfast: cereal, bread, Zolfo Springs and is employed March 18 wedding at High- Den. We will be going over (880) 227-2345 number; they ritos. Come down and help chicken biscuit, juice, fruit and at Suncoast Credit Union. She lands Hammock State Park in upcoming events and can answer all your questions support Relay For Life milk is a 2011 graduate of Hardee Sebring. fundraising. better than me. Hardee. Lunch: chicken salad, pasta (k-12), PB&J (k-12), pizza (k- 12), chicken nuggets (6-12), spicy chicken sandwich (6-12), Crop Update garden salad (6-12), corn, fruit Annual Yard Sale Raises and milk Funds To Support Teachers FRIDAY February 5, 2018 ing and topping after harvest. Breakfast: cereal, yogurt, Delta Kappa Gamma Inter- Hardee County. General: According to the National Agri- Early and midseason orange harvest is juice, fruit and milk national Society will hold its In addition to scholarships, cultural Statistics Service in Florida, there were nearly over for the season. Earlier variety Valen- Lunch: yogurt, muffin plat- annual Yard Sale Fundraiser the Alpha Gamma Chapter in 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week end- cia oranges, to include Vernia and Valquarius, ter, fhicken sandwich, (k-12), this Saturday in support of Hardee County presents ing Sunday, February 4, 2018. Precipitation esti- were being harvested in small quantities. Most PB&J (k-12), pizza (6-12), pan teachers. teacher supplies to two begin- mates ranged from trace amounts of rain in specialty fruit harvested for the fresh market is pizza (6-12), celery, french All sizes of clothes for ning teachers each year. The fries, fruit and milk multiple locations to 4.6 inches in Satsuma (Put- winding down. Fallglo and Sunburst are over for adults and children, household goal is to help these teachers nam County). The average mean temperature the season. A few mid-season tangerines are items, electronics, furniture, through their first year of ranged from 48.2°F in Crestview (Okaloosa being harvested, to include Autum Honey, children’s toys and much more teaching in the district and to County) to 71.9°F in Curry Hammock State Park Tango, and Orri. Royal tangerines and Honey are among the items being of- encourage them to stay in ed- (Monroe County). tangerines are just getting started. Grapefruit Up To fered. Light refreshments will ucation as a career. continues to come in. A larger portion of the also be available for purchase. The yard sale will be open Citrus: Temperatures were average across white grapefruit is going to the processed market, $3,000 Reward! Profits from the yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon at the the citrus region. Most afternoons were in the while red grapefruit is being equally distributed Heartland Crime fund two of the group’s yearly north end of the old junior high upper 60s to the upper 70s. A few monitored cit- among the packinghouses and processing plants. Stoppers projects. school, on South Florida Av- rus producing counties recorded a high of 82°F The group provides a schol- enue at Orange Street in during the week. Rainfall was recorded at most Fruits and Vegetables: Producers in Brad- Anonymous Tips: arship each year to a Hardee Wauchula. stations in the citrus region. Lisbon (Lake ford County continue harvesting strawberries, County junior or senior in col- Come to support Hardee County) received the most rainfall at 2.38 inches along with planting and harvesting broccoli, cab- 1 (800) 226 Tips lege who is majoring in educa- County teachers and find good for the week. In the southern area, the most rain- bage, cauliflower, greens, and rutabaga. The 1(800) 226 8477 tion. 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Hardee Senior High School Valentine’s Day Flower Policy Hardee Junior High School Hardee Senior High School will ONLY be taking Valentine Day Rules deliveries from FLORISTS for Valentine’s Day. All Deliveries Must Be Made By A Florist. NO parent deliveries will be accepted. Flowers will ONLY be allowed Florist deliveries will be accepted on on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017. Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Junior High auditorium 4pm to 6pm. FLORISTS will ONLY deliver until WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING THE 12 NOON, so please plan ahead. FOLLOWING ITEMS: GLASS VASES • BALLOONS No Other Deliveries From Parents STUFFED ANIMALS OVER 12 INCHES Or Friends Will Be Permitted. NO DELIVERIES WILL BE ACCEPTED No Deliveries Will Be Taken WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 Without Student’s Full Name and School ID Number. soc2:1,8c

soc2:8c B12 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 SFSC Offers Night IT’S AN HONOR Class For Trucking So that area residents can tions, safety, logs, and other take advantage of the high de- legal issues that apply to mand for qualified truck driv- trucking and transportation. ers, South Florida State Vehicle systems, safe ve- College will be offering a hicle operations, and haz- driving course outside of nor- ardous materials. mal business hours. Personal finances, busi- The 16-week Commercial ness math, and public and em- Vehicle Driving class will ployer relations. convene evenings and Satur- Hands-on experience with days. Currently, the college emergency equipment, safety holds an eight-week course operations, and preventive during the daytime. maintenance. The 16-week course runs “What makes our program Feb. 26 through June 18. stand out is that we limit our It will meet Mondays and class size to eight students, al- Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30 p.m., lowing more seat time – actual and Saturdays, 7 a.m.-3:30 driving time,” said Tina Got- p.m., at the SFSC Crews Cen- tus, director of Corporate & COURTESY PHOTO ter in Avon Park. Community Education. Bowling Green Elementary announces the formation of its new National Elementary Honor Society. Guidance The Commercial Vehicle Students will also have con- counselor Carey Crawford recently reactivated the organization’s charter for the school, and worked to establish Driving course prepares stu- tact with trucking and logistics a meeting room. An induction ceremony was held on Jan. 31 for the new members. Inducted were (top photo, dents to pass the Commercial company representatives who from front left) Hugo Rodriguez-Paz, Fermin Velasco-Martinez, David Gomez-Lopez, Brenda Lopez-Ramos, Driver’s License examination will speak with them about ex- Treasurer Francisco Arreola, Secretary Ezmeralda Alamia, Vice President Alessandra Hernandez and President and become a truck driver. pectations in their industries Romeo Flores; (middle row) Sahara Grey, Olivero Castillo, Milagros Covarrubias-Valencia, Maryah McCoy and The CDL examination is ad- as well as possible job open- Cesar Hernandez; with (back row) faculty members J.R. Hinojos, Janet Guido, Amy Wilson and Crawford. ministered by SFSC as part of ings. the program. For more information about The course covers: the course, call (863) 784- Department of Trans- 7033 or email corporatetrain- portation rules and regula- [email protected].

As Seen From This Side By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips Wauchula

Johnny, of several years gone by, was just a plain face with a voice afflicted with a stutter. By some miracle of God, he mar- ried the prettiest girl in Miller County, Ga. I had the honor of having Christmas supper at a church here in Baldwin County, Ala. and I was reminded of the blessings of Johnny. I was first to arrive at church, and I met all the old friends from years back. None of us would win a beauty contest, including me and an old friend, David. After several minutes, the dining hall was filled to capacity, all homely (back home it’s called ugly). Suddenly, this one lady turned, looking back across the hall, and I’d almost swear the hall lit up like daylight, at 9 p.m. The most beau- tiful lady stood like an angel under a spotlight. David’s wife had just placed a tray of food on the table be- hind her and turned to face us. I had forgotten what the young teenage girl looked like 10 years ago. David, like Johnny, had also married the prettiest girl in his county. I witnessed this teenage flower reach her full bloom. –––––– December 2016, I was in Tennessee. These few cool spells in south Alabama reminded me of why I’m considering moving back to central Florida. As a matter of fact (this is my original opinion, not neces- sarily yours), from Lake City to Arcadia is all that is left that can be called Florida, and even this is forcing Spanish down the throats of English-speaking natives. The northern part of Florida is part of lower Alabama, and the southern part is whatever you want to call it, other than Florida. Spain traded this to the United States just to be shed of it. You are right. I don’t have any love for anything south of Okeechobee except the lake and the Conch Republic. I wish they would hurry and secede from the U.S. so I can move back to the Keys. Walt Disney came down and bought that chunk of Orange County under false pretenses and ruined the Atlantic coast but black rocks don’t make a real beach. To find a real one, you will have to go to Panama City, over to Gulf shores to find a white beach. –––––– I saw two signs recently that I would like to pass on. “I may not be there yet but I am closer today than I was yesterday” and “The start is what stops most people.” A flower has no choice of where it gets planted, but it still gives forth all of its beauty regardless of the other scenery. This too, should be the story of a Christian’s life. Let your light shine its brightest wherever God plants your feet. –––––– If God be willing, I shall try to be at the Florida Flywheeler shows on Jan. 17-20 and Feb. 21-24, 2018, and just as soon as I can find a place, we (my dogs and I) will move back to Wauchula. My opinion of speedos and skinny britches keep getting re- inforced. Any size over Size 6 should be a charge of indecent exposure. You would not be caught wearing your see-though bed jacket out in public. Please don’t pollute the view our visitors have of Florida by packing too much into too little. We see you going the other way. –––––– I paid $4.96, plus tax, for this calendar. It proclaims to be fact that women speak 20,000 words a day, men only 7,000. I won’t challenge it. This reminds me of something I heard. When you see three women talking, they all know that the first one to leave will be what the others talk about. Another version is a preacher said he always found sorrow wondering who just left the two he sees talking. I don’t know if I can find truth in this, but I get a chuckle out of it, and if you will be truthful, you do too. This is legal. One pound of peanut butter is allowed up to 150 bug fragments and five rodent hairs. And did you know Hawaii moves toward Japan four inches every year? And if you were raised on a farm, you already know if an egg floats, it is not any good. Valentine’s Day says kissing can reduce tooth decay. I have a reason for this, but I’ll not tell stories out of school. I can’t let you know for a fact, but brandy will cause you the most severe hangover. A relative had a cure for hangovers. He just stayed drunk. What do we have against the letter “Q”? It is the only letter not in the name of a state. Aren’t facts boring?

2:8c February 8, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B13 B14 The Herald-Advocate, February 8, 2018 CELEBRATORY SHIRTS 100 DAYS CRAZE

COURTESY PHOTOS MONTAGE BY DARLENE WILLIAMS Kindergartners in Ashley Rigney’s classroom at Hill- top Elementary celebrated their 100th day in school with art, activities and an- tics. In the “100 Days Smarter” hats are (front row, from left) Vicente Ambrosio, Ivan Bruno, Jayden Trejo Ortiz and Felipe Herrera; (back) Emmanuel Munez Solis, Dora Gonzalez, Ethan Juarez, Gabriel Beiza, Joel Diaz Pablo, Cason Argulles, Addison Sonnier and Ro- laina Ellis. Shown with the teacher is Felipe Herrera, and enjoying a cupcake is Vicente Ambrosio. COURTESY PHOTO Several students in Cristina Gallegos’ first-grade class at Hilltop Elementary School celebrated their 100th day of the 2017-18 academic year with homemade decorated shirts. Wearing their versions of 100 are (from left) Aneliz Suarez, Lorena Buenaven- tura, Sofia Cuesta, Gallegos, Yahaira Silvano, Braelyn Kelly and Roberto Maya.

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COURTESY PHOTO Bowling Green Elementary students who read "Pugs of the Frozen North" by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre were treated to hot cocoa at the January meeting of the school's Sunshine Readers. Students also played the game "There's a Yeti In My Spaghetti." The team with the last Yeti standing received copies of another book written by Reeve and McIntyre. It was a great way to spend a cold winter afternoon.

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