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118th Year No. 35 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 70¢ Plus 5¢ Sales Tax Thursday, July 26, 2018 Feds Capture Fleeing Murder Suspect By CYNTHIA KRAHL He had been on the lam since session of a firearm by a con- last week notifying him that the driving up to Georgia to inter- Of The Herald-Advocate fleeing the Friday, July 13, victed felon, aggravated assault fugitive had been located and view the suspect. The trip to the The man suspected of shoot- shooting scene at the Azalea with a firearm, and tampering arrested, and was sitting in the Tift County Jail, he said, took ing and killing a teenage boy Apartments in his maroon 2007 with a witness. Tift County Jail. somewhere around five hours. earlier this month was behind Ford Fusion, firing his pistol The felony counts stem from “The federals did a great job “We spoke with him,” the bars fewer than five days later. into the air as he drove off, ac- the fatal shooting of 18-year- in locating him quickly,” Dow- captain said, adding, “We are Gabriel Arenas Ceja, 25, cording to Bowling Green Po- old Eddie Grant and the alleged den said. “I can’t reveal how he confident, after reviewing the who gave authorities an ad- lice Department Capt. Brett threat to Eddie’s girlfriend as was found; they have the abil- totality of the circumstances dress of 816 Pleasant Way, Dowden. the two teens stood on the front ity to do some pretty amazing and witness statements, that we Bowling Green, was captured Now he awaits extradition porch of Eddie’s home at 820 things. We’re grateful for their have a good case that supports in Tift County, Ga., on Wednes- back to Florida. Pleasant Way. assistance.” the charges he is being charged day of last week by the U.S. Dowden said Ceja will be Dowden said BGPD Chief Dowden said after receiving with.” Marshals Service, authorities charged with second-degree John Scheel received a call at word of Ceja’s capture, he and The shooting, which took said. homicide with a firearm, pos- about 11 a.m. on Wednesday of Scheel immediately mobilized, See MURDER A2 Ceja Lottery HOUSE FIRE Crash Winner Claims Grabs Woman Prize Jane Long, 62, By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of Zolfo Springs Of The Herald-Advocate A 63-year-old Wauchula By CYNTHIA KRAHL man is the latest local winner of Of The Herald-Advocate a Florida Lottery jackpot, the A veteran county department state announced late last week. head who resigned to pursue Aniceto Estrada Carrillo won mission work was fatality in- the top prize in the Lucky jured in a traffic crash last Money drawing held on Tues- week. day night of last week, lottery Though serving as personnel officials said. director for Hardee County for The prize was $550,000. decades, Susan J. “Jane” Long As with all jackpot winners, was likely best known to local Carrillo was given the choice residents and area visitors as of receiving his winnings in 25 the director of the annual Pio- annual payments or in a one- neer Park Days festival. time cash payout. And she became known Carrillo chose to collect all among the people of Ecuador of his money at once, receiving and other locales as the caring a lump-sum payment totaling face and loving hands of the $397,852, the Florida Lottery people who follow Jesus. said. Long, 62, of Zolfo Springs, Carrillo had purchased his PHOTO BY TOM STAIK died early Friday as a result of winning ticket at the Wauchula Fire swept through an unoccupied house on Hanchey Road at the intersection of Lisa Drive in Wauchula on a three-vehicle collision the Food Store at 501 N. Florida Wednesday of last week. Hardee County Fire-Rescue received the initial call at 7:37 a.m. in what became an all- day before on Steve Roberts Ave. in Wauchula, officials unit response. According to fire officials on scene, the structure was believed to be unoccupied. Records with Special at its intersection with said. The market will receive a the Hardee County Property Appraiser’s Office list the owner as Roy Brown. The 10-acre parcel includes a two- Merle Langford Road in rural bonus commission of $1,000 bedroom home built in 1928, a shed and a pole barn. The Highlands Lake Volunteer Fire Department in Avon Zolfo Springs. for selling the jackpot ticket, Park provided mutual-aid coverage for Hardee County while local crews worked the blaze. Hardee County Fire- The wreck occurred on they added. Rescue did not respond to requests for information concerning the blaze as of press time Tuesday. See CRASH A2 Unlike previous Hardee County winners, Carrillo had not purchased a scratch-off game ticket but was playing the number-match game called Peace River To Reach Flood Stage Lucky Money. Lucky Money jackpots start By TOM STAIK at $500,000, with winning Of The Herald-Advocate See LOTTERY A2 The Peace River is expected to enter flood stage late tonight (Thursday) as torrential sum- mer rains continue across the WEATHER region. DATE HIGH LOW RAIN The National Weather Serv- 07/17 91 75 0.15 ice issued the flood warning on 07/18 89 75 0.01 Tuesday afternoon. 07/19 88 75 0.02 “The main concern will be 07/20 89 75 0.00 additional rainfall compound- 07/21 87 76 0.03 07/22 91 77 0.02 ing ongoing river flooding is- 07/23 91 69 0.02 sues,” said Jill Newman, Rainfall to 07/23/2018 - 29.40 director of the Hardee County Same period last year - 23.93 Emergency Operations Center. Ten Year Average - 49.17 “If you live in an area that is Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center prone to flooding from Peace River, pay close attention to the INDEX forecast and prepare.” Classifieds ...... B8 Hardee County, as with the Courthouse Report . . . .A4 rest of Central Florida, has Crime Blotter ...... A4 been experiencing higher than average rainfall levels. Entertainment ...... B6 Heavy rainfall potential Hardee Living ...... B10 through today (Thursday) Information Roundup .B10 prompted officials to issue Obituaries ...... A5 heavy rain warnings beginning Puzzles ...... A11 last Friday. Save The Date ...... A2 According to weather state- Solunar Forecast ...... A9 ments issued by Newman, por- tions of Hardee County were expected to see upward of three inches of rain by today. “An active pattern continues PHOTO BY TOM STAIK with multiple rounds of Rising waters at Wauchula’s Crews Riverside Park have already swallowed much of the boat ramp as the torrents See FLOOD A2 continue to threaten the nearby park structures. A2 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 Moose Lodge THE MURDER Continued From A1 Raising Funds erald- dvocate place outdoors at dusk in the Local, state and federal author- For Burn Victim SAVE H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE heavily populated apartment ities aided in the search. MICHAEL R. KELLY complex, was witnessed by 30- Dowden declined to com- By JENNIFER McCONKEY Co-Publisher and Editor 40 people, Dowden said at the ment on the Tift County inter- Herald-Advocate Intern THE JAMES R. KELLY time. Witnesses described the view with the suspect. A barbecue dinner and raf- two, Ceja and Grant, as em- He noted that he and Scheel fle event is being hosted by the Co-Publisher broiled in a fistfight and al- turned around and drove back Wauchula Moose Lodge to CYNTHIA M. KRAHL leged Ceja broke away and to Florida immediately after- raise money for Lester Elbert- DATE Managing Editor went to his vehicle to retrieve a ward, though, arriving home at son and his family. NOEY DeSANTIAGO gun. around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday. Elbertson was injured while Production Manager Initial attempts to find the Ceja, he said, “will be re- burning a brush pile on July 1. JULY TOM STAIK suspect were hampered by his turned to face justice.” He mistakenly used a highly Sports Editor use of an alias and his apparent The suspect is currently flammable fuel instead of a 26 – Storytime, HC Public DARLENE WILLIAMS Library/315 N. 6th Assistant lack of a permanent residence. being held in Georgia in the slow-burning one, and suf- Production Manager He had been living under the Tift County Jail under a “de- fered burns on his face, hands Ave., Wauchula/ name of Angel Ramirez, Dow- tainer” from Florida. 10 am 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. Box 338 and arms, requiring hospital- den alleged. If Ceja waives extradition, ization and skin grafts. 26 – “Stitch by Stitch” Wauchula, FL 33873 “He had the capability to he will be returned here. If he To help raise money for Crochet and Phone: (863) 773-3255 • Fax: (863) 773-0657 blend into the background and does not waive extradition, ex- him, the Moose Lodge is sell- Knitting/HC Public Library/10 am [email protected] escape justice,” the captain said tradition hearings will be held. ing tickets for barbecue of Ceja’s trail of aliases and “Bottom line, he will be re- chicken or pork plates. Each [email protected] AUGUST [email protected] false social media accounts. turned to face our charges,” plate will come with two sides. Meanwhile, officers worked Dowden concluded. Tickets can be purchased 1 – Adult Coloring Club/ Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the non-stop to find the alleged The Tift County Sheriff’s for $8 each by visiting the HC Public Library/ Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at shooter. “We did everything we Office provided limited book- lodge. You can pick up your 10 am U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office could do to capture this guy; he in information on the suspect, plate at the lodge this Saturday (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: has to answer for his actions,” noting he is 5’7” tall and from 1 to 5 p.m. 2 – Storytime, HC Public The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Dowden said. weighs 190 pounds. He is During that time, the lodge Library/315 N. 6th “One of our officers located being held without bond in Cell will also be raffling off several Ave., Wauchula/ DEADLINES: his mother, and that’s when we C7, Bed 1. items. Anyone who wants to 10 am Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. obtained a correct identifica- His booking photo was pro- donate items for the raffle can 2 – “Stitch by Stitch” School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. tion,” Dowden explained. vided upon request. do so by bringing them to the Crochet and Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) lodge. Knitting/HC Public General News — Monday 5 p.m. The Wauchula Moose Library/10 am Ads — Tuesday Noon Lodge is located at 117 King LOTTERY Road in Wauchula. 8 – Adult Coloring Club/ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Continued From A1 HC Public Library/ Hardee County — 6 months, $21 • 1 year, $39 • 2 years, $75 10 am numbers being drawn every reaches $2 million. Florida — 6 months, $25 • 1 year, $46 • 2 years, $87 8 – Back to School Free Tuesday and Friday night and Players can select their own Out of State — 6 months, $29 • 1 year, $52 • 2 years, $100 Food & Fun/Oak the results broadcast on televi- numbers on a playslip for $1 FLOOD Online — 1 month, $5 • 6 months, $19 • 1 year, $37 • 2 years, $70 Grove Baptist sion. per play, or can opt for the lot- Continued From A1 Church/4350 W LETTERS: Players pick four numbers tery machine to randomly gen- thunderstorms and heavy rain- Main St, Wauchula/ The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of from 1 to 47 and one Lucky erate the numbers, an option fall,” Newman said. “Showers 6 pm public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in Ball number from 1 to 17 to called Quick Pick. will move onshore from the good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. win. Carrillo chose to utilize Gulf (of Mexico) and continue 9 – Storytime, HC Public Prizes are awarded for vari- Quick Pick on his playslip. to shift east and inland.” Library/315 N. 6th ous matching combinations, Odds of taking home the Heavy rains — not uncom- Ave., Wauchula/ from just the Lucky Ball num- Lucky Money grand prize are mon in the summer months — 10 am ber to two of four numbers on one in just more than three mil- are rarer in the absence of trop- 9 – “Stitch by Stitch” up to the full jackpot cash prize. lion. ical systems. Crochet and Kelly’s Column Players claim their smaller Carrillo collected his win- “It is important to note that Knitting/HC Public winnings from each Tuesday nings at Florida Lottery head- By Jim this heavy rainfall potential is Library/10 am and Friday draw, but if no one quarters in Tallahassee on not associated with any tropical matched all four numbers plus Friday. system or development,” New- 10 – Wildcat Tailgate the Lucky Ball number, the He could not be reached for man said. Party/Main Street jackpot rolls over until it comment. According to monitoring re- There has been plenty of rainy and warm weather lately as Wauchula Inc./6 pm ports, the Peace River at the 10 – Scout Club/Main Hardee County passes the mid-point of another Florida sum- Zolfo Springs monitoring sta- mer. Street Wauchula tion registered at 12.2 feet at 11 Inc./6 pm –––––– a.m. on Tuesday. Carter's Meats and Produce at 1040 U.S. 17 Southbound CRASH According to projections, the 15 – Adult Coloring Club/ at Wauchula Plaza has been open since March 2017. The own- Continued From A1 river is expected to hit flood ers are Hardee County native Howard Pearson and his wife HC Public Library/ Thursday at 9:32 a.m., the charged with disregarding a stage of 16 feet sometime late 10 am Kelly who reside in Sebring. They also have weekday lunch Florida Highway Patrol said. Stop sign. today and into the early morn- specials priced at $4.50 or $5.50 which includes the drink. According to a report filed Both Crabtree and Nickerson ing hours on Friday. Entrees can include seafood salad, hamburgers, soup, 16 – Storytime, HC Public by crash investigator Tpr. J. sustained minor injuries in the The river is expected to crest Library/315 N. 6th chicken and dumplings, etc. It is good to support local busi- Deravil, the smashup was crash, according to Deravil. at 16.8 feet in the late evening nesses. Ave., Wauchula/ caused by a vehicle running a Nickerson was transported to hours. 10 am –––––– Stop sign. Florida Hospital Wauchula for The flood waters are ex- Our newspaper this week will begin having the column 16 – “Stitch by Stitch” Deravil said Matthew Dale treatment. pected to recede to below flood Crochet and "Thinking Out Loud" written by former long-time weekly Crabtree, 28, of North Port, Long, however, was criti- stage — 16 feet — sometime newspaper publisher S.L. Frisbie IV of Bartow. He is past pres- Knitting/HC Public was driving a 2014 Ford E250 cally injured. She was flown by Sunday. Library/10 am ident of Florida Press Association and a member of the Florida van north on Merle Langford medical helicopter to Lakeland This weekend’s flood is ex- Newspaper Hall of Fame. S.L. has recently turned 77. 16 – Hardee County Road when he failed to stop at Regional Medical Center, pected to be on a far smaller Candidate Forum/ –––––– the intersection with Steve where she later succumbed to scale than the raging torrents This month marks my 50th year working at The Herald- Hilltop Elementary Roberts Special. her injuries. that washed across the region Auditorium/6 pm Advocate, with former experience with The Miami Herald, A 2014 Dodge Ram pickup She became the fifth fatality during Hurricane Irma last Gainesville Sun and the Ocala Star-Banner. It was a tough ca- traveling eastbound on Steve for Hardee County roadways so September. reer choice between journalism, education and wildlife/forestry. 17 – Class for Seniors/ Roberts Special and driven by far this year. Peace River rose to 23.85 “Medicare Fortunately I am able to be connected to those fields in Logan R. Nickerson, 30, of Se- Long was employed by feet in a matter of hours, flood- some manner. Basics”/Hardee bring, struck the left side of the Hardee County in October of ing homes and recreational ve- Help Center/10 am –––––– van, the trooper said. 1987, beginning as a full-time hicles along the river. Flooding The price of regular unleaded gasoline this week in Hardee Following impact, the van accounting clerk in the Road & at Pioneer Park devastated the 21 – Devotion & Lunch/ County was $2.669 a gallon. traveled off onto the north Bridge Department and ad- Hardee County Wildlife –––––– Hardee Help shoulder of Steve Roberts Spe- vancing to personnel supervisor Refuge, forcing an emergency Center/Noon The amount of rainfall this year has been about 30 inches cial, hit a barbed-wire fence in April of 1993. evacuation of drowning ani- at Ona, seven inches above normal. There are flood warnings and overturned onto its roof. She served as director of the mals. 22 – Adult Coloring Club/ for Peace River. The pickup truck began ro- county’s annual Pioneer Park “By comparison, this is ap- –––––– HC Public Library/ tating in a counterclockwise di- Days event in Zolfo Springs for proximately seven feet less 10 am The Tampa Bay Rays continue to field a spunky, hustling, rection and into the path of 22 years. than Irma,” Newman said. hard-working Major League Baseball team at the Tropicana Long’s oncoming 2008 She retired on July 17, 2015. 23 – Storytime, HC Public Dome in St. Petersburg, a 75-minute drive from Wauchula Chevrolet Silverado, Deravil Long leaves behind husband –––––– Library/315 N. 6th said. Long had been driving her Reuben Long Jr., known as Ave., Wauchula/ Ashton Coker, 17, an Oveido High School student and truck westbound on Steve “Junior,” daughter Julia son/grandson of the Shackelford and Coker families, has won ABOUT... 10 am Roberts Special at the time. Roberts and son Matthew 23 – “Stitch by Stitch” championships in wakeboarding, a sport in which you are The trooper said the front of Greubel along with their Letters To pulled behind a boat. Crochet and Long’s pickup collided with the spouses and a number of other The Editor Knitting/HC Public His parents are Keith and Lucy (Shackelford) Coker who right side of Nickerson’s truck. family members. She had six grew up in Hardee County. Ashton would love to earn a living The Herald-Advocate Library/10 am Both trucks came to a final grandchildren. welcomes letters to the edi- by wakeboarding. His grandparents are Charles and Peggy rest on the roadway. Visitation and funeral serv- Shackelford and Larry and Carol Coker, all of Wauchula. tor on matters of public in- 25 – HC Chamber of All drivers were wearing ices were Wednesday at the terest. Letters should be –––––– Commerce Golf their seatbelts, the FHP re- church she was a member of brief, and must be written in Tournament Physician's assistant John Gill of Pioneer Medical Center ported. for 30 years, First Baptist good taste and include the spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club Tuesday at the Java Cafe Crabtree, Deravil said, was Church of Bowling Green. writer’s full name, address about healthcare. He is president of the National Association and daytime telephone 29 – Adult Coloring Club/ of Rural Health. Healthcare is a continually evolving practice, number for verification. HC Public Library/ with many more changes to come, based on technology, eco- Letters must be received 10 am nomics, patient needs, government, and insurance. Comfort Foods Made by 5 p.m. on Monday to be –––––– considered for that week’s 30 – Storytime, HC Public It is somewhat amazing the Rays, a small market team with Fast And Healthy edition. Submissions should Library/315 N. 6th be typed or legibly written. Ave., Wauchula/ attendance and value near or at the bottom of MLB, play com- By Healthy Exchanges Send letters to: Letters to petitively with the MLB's wealthiest and most storied franchise, 10 am the Editor, The Herald-Ad- 30 – “Stitch by Stitch” the New York Yankees. SUSAN'S HEALTHY monds vocate, P.O. Box 338, The Yankees have won 27 World Series championships be- SALAD 1/4 cup Oscar Mayer or Wauchula, FL 33873. Fax Crochet and tween 1923 and 2009. The Rays have yet to win one. The Yan- Here is that go-to salad for Hormel Real Bacon Bits to (863) 773-0657. Knitting/HC Public kees were established in 1901 in Baltimore and moved to New this summer's big family gath- Library/10 am York City in 1903. erings. It is delicious, serves 1. In a large bowl, combine SEPTEMBER Some of the past Yankee stars are Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, many, is good for everyone — mayonnaise, Splenda and As adults, only the female sea Don Larsen, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Reggie Jackson, Mickey and they won't even know it. vinegar. Add broccoli, celery, turtles ever come ashore. 4 – Money Smart for Mantle, Roger Maris, Mariano Rivera, Bill Dickey, Joe Dimag- water chestnuts, grapes, raisins Families/Hardee gio, Lefty Gomez, Goose Gossage, Rickey Henderson, Catfish 1 cup Kraft fat-free mayon- and almonds. Mix gently to Help Center/6 pm Hunter, Toni Lazzeri, Phil Rizzuto, Red Ruffing, Enos Slaugh- naise combine. Stir in bacon bits. Corrections ter, Dave Winfield, Home Run Baker, and Moose Skowron. 1/2 cup Splenda Granular 2. Cover and refrigerate for 5 – Adult Coloring Club/ Yankee Hall of Fame managers have included Miller Hug- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar at least 30 minutes. Gently stir HC Public Library/ gins, Joe McCarthy, Casey Stengel and Joe Torre. Hall of Fame 2 cups chopped fresh broc- again just before serving. At The Herald-Advo- 10 am broadcasters have included Mel Allen, Red Barber, Jerry Cole- coli Serves 12. cate, we want accuracy to man, Curt Gowdy, Russ Hodges, and Joe Garagiola. 1 1/2 cups chopped celery • Each serving equals: 130 be a given, not just our 6 – Storytime, HC Public –––––– 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water calories, 2g fat, 2g protein, goal. If you believe we Library/315 N. 6th Major League Baseball appears to be on the upswing, chestnuts, drained 26g carbs, 255mg sodium, have printed an error in Ave., Wauchula/ while the National Football League brand has been damaged 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved 28mg calcium, 2g fiber; Dia- fact, please call to report 10 am this past year by the National Anthem (of all things, whether 1 1/2 cups white grapes, betic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1/2 it. We will review the infor- Save The Date will keep resi- players must stand or some can sit or kneel to promote social halved Fat, 1/2 Vegetable; Carb mation, and if we find it dents informed of upcoming agendas). 1 cup white seedless raisins Choices: 2. needs correction or clarifi- community happenings. To The anthem issue still has not been resolved. And a new 2 tablespoons slivered al- (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. cation, we will do so here. have your non-profit meeting professional football league will start up soon, with Steve To make a report, call or event posted for free, e-mail Spurrier as head coach of the Orlando team. It used to be a From 2012 to 2014, crashes increased 41 percent and traffic cita- Managing Editor Cynthia features@theheraldadvocate. given that all NFL players would stand up during the playing tions increased 68 percent because motorists didn’t follow the Krahl at 773-3255. com as far ahead as possible. of the National Anthem. Sadly, not so anymore. Move Over law. July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A3 3 Schools May Get Security Motorcycle Crash Injures Local Man Officers Instead Of SROs By CYNTHIA KRAHL der, Moore said. Of The Herald-Advocate There, Wagner lost control By TOM STAIK McWhorter. “discuss options” with the rity upgrades on campus to A Wauchula man was seri- and the motorcycle over- Of The Herald-Advocate Chairman Paul Samuels and Bowling Green Police Depart- “harden” facilities with im- ously injured Sunday while al- turned, the sergeant said. Three local elementary board member Thomas ment about heightened patrols proved fencing, interior lock- legedly attempting to flee law Wagner was ejected from schools may open their doors Trevino also asked for assur- at BGE. ing doors, and better electronic enforcement officers in Arca- the bike, which went on to col- without a school resource offi- ances that administration in- “The Police Department is monitoring. dia, the Florida Highway Pa- lide with a Stop sign, accord- cer. tended to utilize retired very close to the school,” Dur- The School Board has tenta- trol said. ing to the FHP report. Bowling Green Elementary, lawmen to fill the posts. den said. tively budgeted more than Justin Allen Wagner, 21, lost Moore said Wagner tumbled Zolfo Springs Elementary and “We are going to use retired The Marjory Stoneman $50,000 of the Safe-In- control of the motorcycle he across West Virginia Street, North Wauchula Elementary officers?” queried Trevino. Douglas High School Public Schools funding for hardening was driving and crashed at and came to a rest in a nearby may lose protection from a “I know for sure Mr. (Bob) Safety Act — a law approved projects, but the number of re- 5:14 p.m., the FHP said. yard. He confirmed that Wag- full-time law enforcement of- Shayman has talked with three in the wake of the Feb. 14 quired projects may rise. The wreck occurred on ner was wearing a helmet. ficer stationed on the cam- retired deputies,” answered shooting rampage at a Park- Law enforcement and North Arcadia Avenue at the Wagner was flown by med- puses as The School Board of Durden. land high school — requires school administration are set- intersection of West Virginia ical helicopter to Sarasota Me- Hardee County and the Hardee Shayman, on vacation, was all school districts in the Sun- ting a frantic pace to complete Street. morial Hospital with serious County Board of County not in attendance. shine State to protect schools campus security inspections in According to a report filed injuries, the report said. Commissioners struggle to Also absent were board with an armed security force. order to formalize a final re- by FHP Sgt. J. Moore, Wagner The FHP has charged him reach a funding deal for the members Mildred Smith and Sheriff Arnold Lanier esti- port due in Tallahassee on was traveling southbound on with driving while license sus- lawmen. Teresa Crawford. mates the annual cost, includ- Wednesday of next week. North Arcadia Avenue at the pended, third or more offense; As funding talks continue, Durden said talks were ex- ing equipment, to staff the The School Board has de- time. The trooper’s report failing to have a driver’s li- school officials are moving pected to continue this week three elementary schools with clared a closed-door executive stated Wagner was fleeing cense motorcycle endorse- forward with a plan to replace with the Hardee County Sher- a deputy at $300,000. session for Monday to discuss from DeSoto County Sheriff’s ment; and careless driving. the SROs at the schools with iff’s Office to reach a compro- Estimates released by Talla- “school safety and security.” Office deputies. The DeSoto County Sher- school security officers. mise that would allow hassee project the district to Still, Durden said school Wagner’s 2003 Yamaha FZ1 iff’s Office did not respond by The School Board, meeting deputies to return to all local receive $479,185 in Safe in and law enforcement officials motorbike crossed the pave- press time to a request for the in regular session last Thurs- campuses. Schools funding for the 2018- are making progress in coming ment and ran off the roadway cause of the deputies’ pursuit day, approved an update to the Funding agreements are in 19 academic year as part of the to terms on a funding plan for onto the eastside grass shoul- of Wagner. job description manual that place to continue to provide appropriations package tied to officers. detailed requirements for a deputies at Hardee Senior the new Public Safety Act. The current offer from the school resource officer. High School, Hardee Junior The projected allocation is sheriff, Durden said, has come “What we have done is have High School and Hilltop Ele- sharply higher than the in at $200,000 for staffing of a Plan B,” said Todd Durden, mentary. The Wauchula Po- $131,725 in security funding the three elementary schools Extension Office Offers deputy superintendent. lice Department is also received for the current 2017- with deputies. The proposal prompted a planning to continue to pro- 18 school year. “It’s quite a bit lower than it Pesticide Class rare outbreak of discussion vide an SRO at Wauchula Ele- “What people don’t realize was,” Durden said. A three-hour pesticide li- CEUs. from the dais as board mem- mentary School, and has is that why we received The current offer does not cense review and testing class A registration fee of $55 per bers questioned the yet-to-be budgeted to provide a second $130,000 in previous years is include providing vehicles. will be held Friday, Aug. 10, in person is charged to cover the declared additional costs. trained resource officer as a that we spent considerably “The sheriff has offered us a Wauchula. cost of study manuals, core and “I am concerned with the backup for the school. more than that,” Trevino said. way to purchase his surplus The class will review the private, and refreshments. To higher risk this will have our Durden said officials are The Safe In Schools funding vehicles,” the deputy superin- materials contained in the test attend the class for only CEUs, insurance go up,” said Garry also working to continue to is also intended to fund secu- tendent said. to obtain a Private Applicator the registration fee is $5. pesticide license. To attend the class to obtain It will begin at 9 a.m. and CEUs or to take the test, call conclude at noon. The test is the Hardee County Extension scheduled for 1 p.m. Service Office at 773-2164 to Three continuing education pre-register prior to next units, two core and one private, Wednesday, Aug. 1. are offered to individuals who The class will be held at the have a current pesticide license Extension Service Office, 507 and will be renewing using Civic Center Dr. Herald-THE Advocate Best Big Cities HARDEE COUNTY’S HOMETOWN COVERAGE To Move To? 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COUNTY COURT Richey, Starr Richey and Car- Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated the fol- July 17, a theft occurred in the 1700 block of North Florida The following marriage men M. Whitehurst et al, fore- lowing incidents and made the following arrests during the Avenue. licenses were issued recently closure. past week. All suspects or defendants are presumed innocent July 17, dangerous shooting was reported in the 800 block in the Clerk of Courts Of- Ariana Michelle Trammell of the charges against them. of Chamberlain Boulevard. fice: and Ty Lane Trammell, peti- Cruz Carranza DeRo- tion for divorce. COUNTY July 16, a theft occurred in the 3100 block of Edwards driguez, 55, of Wauchula, and July 22, Jesus Jessie Tenorio, 41, of 403 Fourth St. E., Zolfo Peace Drive. Raul Ibarra Mejia, 47, of The following decisions Springs, was arrested by Det. Shane Ward and charged with ag- Wauchula. on civil cases pending in the gravated assault with a deadly weapon, depriving a victim or WAUCHULA Ashley Nicole Milby, 28, Circuit Court were handed witness of communication, and battery. July 22, James Franklin Ryder, 38, of 205 N. 10th Ave., of Arcadia, and John Christo- down recently by the circuit July 22, a fight occurred in the 100 block of Erler Road. Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. George Carlisle and charged pher Nava, 31, of Zolfo judge: July 22, a theft was reported on the 3000 block of Edwards with violation of probation and three counts of criminal mischief. Springs. Javier Estrada and Florida Peace Drive. July 20, Travis John Downey, 39, of 1164 Downing Cir., Magdalena Cambray Al- Department of Revenue vs. Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Fort on charges of flee- varez, 21, of Wauchula, and Maria Estrada, final order on July 21, Lucindo Hernandez, 35, of 2936 Redbird Lane, ing to elude police, driving while license suspended, possession Osiel Antonio Lazaro Aguirre, petition for child support Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Det. Shane Ward and charged of methamphetamine, possession of narcotics equipment, pos- 26, of Wauchula. modification. with battery. session of a weapon by a convicted felon, improper exhibition Amber Lynn Kelly, 25, of Candido Huitron and Jes- July 21, Daniel Juarez, 31, of 161 E. Broward St., Bowling of a weapon or firearm, and armed trespassing. Dep. Mitchell Wauchula, and Dieuletan sica Tamayo, petition for in- Green, was jailed on a grand theft auto charge by Dep. Bryant Johnson of the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office added a charge Louis Jeune Jr., 29, of junction for protection. Ovalles. of withholding support from children following Downey’s book- Wauchula. Candace S. O’Neal and July 21, Adrienne Alvarado, 29, of 415 Manatee St., Bowl- ing in the county jail. Christy Lynne Tipton, 50, Kevin M. Watson, amended ing Green, was taken into custody by Dep. Bryant Ovalles on a July 20, Morgan Lee Palon, 18, of 11250 S.W. Cedar Ave., of Ona, James Edward Mc- order granting motion for civil capias for failure to appear in court. Arcadia, was jailed by Det. Pablo Bermudez on charges of pos- Cafferty Sr., 30, of Fort contempt enforcement. July 21, criminal mischief was reported in the 2500 block session of methamphetamine, possession of narcotics equipment, Meade. Linda P. Lee and David M. of U.S. 17 South. perjury in an official proceeding, and making a false call on 911. Lee, final judgment of di- July 21, a vehicle on the 1900 block of Mel Bryan Road July 20, Taylor Audrey Szuba, 20, of 6308 Gewant Blvd., The following civil actions vorce. was burglarized. Punta Gorda, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Fort and charged with and small-claims cases were Lisa Schrader and Ralph perjury in an official proceeding. disposed of recently by the Schrader, order on motion for July 20, Tyler Benoit, 24, of 622 Memorial Dr., Sebring, July 20, a vehicle was reported stolen off Martin Luther county judge: civil contempt enforcement. was jailed by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on a capias for failure to appear King Jr. Avenue and Bay Street. Self-Managed Properties in court. vs. Robenson Caudio, final The following deeds for real July 20, Betty Richardson, 44, of 401 S. 10th Ave., July 19, Julian Venegas Montoya, 40, of 616 N. Ninth Ave., judgment for tenant eviction. estate transactions of Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Beth Gainous on a probation Wauchula, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and MSW Capital vs. Anita $10,000 or more were filed violation charge. armed trespassing by Ofc. Amy Drake. Goad, voluntary dismissal. recently in the Clerk of July 19, two homes on the 600 block of East Bay Street Stenstrom Road Senior Vil- Courts Office: July 19, Ashley Lana Noles, 33, of 1640 Fish Hatchery were burglarized. lage Associates vs. Carlos and Karen L. Archie as personal Road E., Lakeland, was booked into the jail by Sgt. Mary Money July 19, a theft was reported in the 700 block of East Alexis Esquivel, voluntary representative of the estate of on a probation violation charge. Townsend Street. dismissal. Robert L. Hambrick to Bret C. July 19, Daniel Juarez, 31, of 160 Poucher Road, Wauchula, and Cheryl Albritton Pier- was arrested by the Drug Task Force on charges of possession July 18, thefts were reported in the 100 block of South Sev- CIRCUIT COURT storff, for $190,500. of methamphetamine, possession of narcotics equipment, pos- enth Avenue and in the 100 block of North First Avenue. The following civil actions Alejandro and Maribel session of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession of a were filed recently in the of- Mondragon to Vicente Garcia, controlled drug. July 17, Rodrigo Delarosa-Rodriguez, 26, of 35100 SR 64 fice of the Circuit Court: for $44,000. July 19, a break-in occurred at a residence on the 200 block Camp 2t Road, Myakka City, was arrested by Ofc. Kaleigh An- Shayna Williams vs. Ray- Ken V. and Davica L. of Park Drive. derson on charges of having no valid driver’s license, attaching mond Oscar Garcia, child sup- Sukhwa to James Sidney a tag not assigned, possession of cocaine and possession of nar- port. Cook, for $285,000. July 18, Jessica Hurst, 38, of 2114 Bishop St., Arcadia, was cotics equipment. William McClenithan and Donald T. Davis and Don- arrested by Dep. Steve Ahrens and charged with withholding July 17, a theft occurred in the 300 block of Southerland Robin Lynn Chrisman, peti- ald T. Davis Family Limited support from children. Street. tion for divorce. Partnership to The Diehl Fam- July 18, Kasie Simone Hicks, 25, of 314 E. Palmetto St., July 17, Lee Ann Elizabeth Clarke, 61, of 112 N. First Ave., Victoria Laverne Deeson ily Limited Partnership, for Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Steve Ahrens on a probation vi- Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Kaleigh Anderson and charged vs. David Wayne Murphy, $5,047,400. olation charge. with two counts of battery. child support. Mildred C. Smith and July 18, a theft occurred in the 2500 block of U.S. 17 South. July 17, a break-in was reported at a residence on the 500 Maria Cleto vs. American Rachel C. Medley to Jesse S. July 18, animal cruelty was reported on the 1400 block of block of 11th Avenue. Traditions Insurance, com- Carter, for $160,000. U.S. 17 North. plaint for contract indebted- Janet Hendry to Dane and July 18, Alajundro Brown, 21, of 4642 Freeman Ave., July 16, a vehicle on the 300 block of South 11th Avenue ness. Yvette Hendry, for $60,000. Bowling Green, was taken into custody by Dep. Steve Ahrens was burglarized. Jessica Ann Gonzalez and Rachel C. Medley to Jesse on two counts of violation of probation. Jorge Gonzalez, petition for S. Carter, for $70,000. July 18, a burglary occurred at a residence in the 400 block BOWLING GREEN divorce. James Roy Hughes to of Finch Drive. July 19, Belinda Ann Balderas, 43, of 211 S. Eighth Ave., Nationwide Advantage Matthew Louis and Mary Ann Wauchula, was taken into custody by Ofc. Estella Islas on a pro- Mortgage Co. vs. Elton Stiling, for $17,800. July 17, Kenneth Franklin High, 48, of 3012 S. Hwy. 17, bation violation charge. Sebring, was jailed by Sgt. Danny O’Bryan on a contempt of July 19, criminal mischief occurred on the 400 block of court charge. Sellers Street. July 17, a break-in was reported at a residence on the 3700 block of College Hill Road. Notices July 17, a vehicle on the 500 block of South Road was bur- GET HELP NOW! glarized. July 17, Tyshun Kareem Daniels, 32, of 744 Chamberlain SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE Blvd., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer and charged with three counts of probation violation. 1 (800) 662 4357 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION WARNING FOR TAX DEED FOR TAX DEED THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE WARNING WARNING LEGAL INTEREST. THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE The property will be sold at a public auction on the LEGAL INTEREST. LEGAL INTEREST. 8th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- The property will be sold at a public auction on the The property will be sold at a public auction on the tions concerning real property taxes, contact the 29th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the 29th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive tions concerning real property taxes, contact the tions concerning real property taxes, contact the further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, Wauchula, Florida, 33873). contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, The holder of the following tax certificate has filed Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Wauchula, Florida, 33873). the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- The holder of the following tax certificate has filed The holder of the following tax certificate has filed tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are: the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- CERTIFICATE NO.:10 tion of the property, and the names in which it was tion of the property, and the names in which it was YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 assessed are: assessed are: NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: Ed Pressler and H.P. Pressler, Jr. CERTIFICATE NO.: 1315 CERTIFICATE NO.: 1313 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 Description of Property: NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Parcel Identification Number 13-35-23-0000-40030- Cunningham, Trustee Cunningham, Trustee 0000 Description of Property: Description of Property: 360 AC 1/16 OF 1/2 MINERAL Parcel ID Number: 27-34-27-0000-52500-0000 Parcel ID Number: 21-34-27-9000-50050-0000 RIGHTS ALL OF SECTION EXCEPT S1/2 OF SE1/4 & LESS 409 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS 500 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS THAT PART OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 ALL W OF RD LESS SE1/4 - ALL N OF SR636 - PART OF OF SE1/4 LYING E OF RD & PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS LESS S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 LESS PHOSPHATE OR228P790 27 PHOSPHATE OR228P790 21 34S & LESS SW1/4 OF SE1/4 OF 34S 27E 27E NE1/4 & LESS SE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 & LESS E1/2 OF SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- NE1/4 OF SW1/4 & LESS NW1/4 STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. OF SE1/4 & LESS NW 1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 & LESS THAT All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. PART OF THE SW1/4 OF NE1/4 LYING WEST OF ROAD & LESS Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed NW1/4 OF SW1/4 13 355 23E according to law, the property described in the cer- according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- der on August 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. der on August 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Victoria L. Rogers Victoria L. Rogers according to law, the property described in the cer- Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- Comptroller Comptroller der on August 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Tax Deed File: 252018TD010XXXX Tax Deed File: 252018TD009XXXX Date: 07/23/2018 Date: 07/23/2018 By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Ad No.: 1 Ad No.: 1 7:5-26c 7:26-8:16c 7:26-8:16c July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A5 Obituaries

Calif., Ralene Graham (and In Loving Memory husband, Reuben Long Jr., In Memory In Memory her husband H.E. “Binky” of Zolfo Springs; daughter, Jr.), of Wauchula; son, Lee Julia Roberts (Paul), of KENNETH EUGENE Raley (and his wife Vi- Zolfo Springs; son, Matthew ‘GENE’ CONERLY viana), of California; grand- Greubel (Charissa), of Wauchula; brothers, Steve Kenneth Eugene “Gene” children, Courtney and Conerly, 79, of Sebring, for- Mixon Trammell, Binky and Greubel (Jennifer), of Win- ter Haven, and Larry merly of Wauchula, passed Michelle Graham, Cheston away Sunday, July 22, 2018, and Chrissy Graham, and Greubel (Jamie), of Wauchula; sisters, Lynn in Sebring. Alice Raley; great-grand- He was born on June 8, children, Blake, Hunter, Shumard (Steve), of Wauchula, Karen Wheeler 1939, in Akron, Ohio. Ken- Cooper, Rosalind, Win, Em- neth was a member of the mett Graham, Bo and Riley (James), of Holiday, Texas, and Sherrie Greubel, of Florida Cattleman’s Associa- JOSEPH ‘JOE’ DWIGHT Trammell; and numerous tion and attended New Zion nieces and nephews. Ashville, North Carolina; SANDERS and six grandchildren, Seth Baptist Church. He also Joseph “Joe” Dwight Memorial service was at proudly served 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, and Makayla Mullins, Ara- Sanders, 74, of Wimauma, SUE WINTER SUSAN JANE lyn Greubel, Ava, Nolan, his country in died Monday, July 16, 2018, at 2018, at Resthaven of the U.S. Marine RALEY Hardee with Pastor Chris LONG and Amelia Roberts. Tampa General Hospital. Corps. Born in Elba, Ala., on Aug. Sue Winter Raley, 86, of Bishop officiating. Susan Jane Long, of Visitation was held on He was preceded in death 26, 1943, he came to Balm, Wauchula, passed away In lieu of flowers the fam- Zolfo Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, by his parents, Harvey and Fla., from Alabama in 1960. Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at ily has asked for donations on Friday, July 20, 2018, at from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Clara Roth Conerly. He worked as a citrus crew Resthaven of Hardee. to be made to Resthaven of Lakeland Regional Medical the First Baptist Church of Kenneth is survived by his leader for 35 years with stints She was born on March Hardee. Center at the age of 62. Bowling Green. The funeral wife, Carolyn Stephens Con- at Gardiner/Maran Groves and 12, 1932, in Birmingham, Online condolences Jane was born in Evans- service was at 12 p.m. erly, of Sebring; son, Ken Clark Groves. He was a mem- Ala. Sue was a member of may be made at ville, Ind., on Nov. 27, 1955. (noon) with Pastor Scott Conerly and his wife, Si- ber of Alafia Baptist Church in Eastern Star and worked for pongerkaysgrady.com She had been a Hardee Tharp and Pastor Jay Cook mone, of Deltona; daughters, Lithia. many years in their family County resident for 38 years, officiating. Interment was at Joy Waters and her husband, He was preceded in death business, Curry Raley Fu- Ponger-Kays-Grady coming from Lake Wales. Bowling Green Cemetery. Rob, of Minneapolis, Minn., by his parents; and nine broth- neral Home. Jane had been employed Expressions of comfort Funeral Home & Amber Rickert and her hus- ers and sisters. She was preceded in as the Human Resources Di- may be made at Cremation Services band, Adam, of Sarasota; He is survived by sons, death by her parents, Clyde rector for Hardee County. robartsfh.com. Wauchula brother, Jimmy Conerly and Terry (Emma) Sanders, of and Vera Roberts Winter; her She was a 30 year member his wife, Susan, of Cape Wimauma, and Gary (Tammy) brother, Clyde “Sonny” of the First Baptist Church Robarts Family Carteret, N.C.; and grand- Sanders, of Fort Meade; Winter; and son-in-law, of Bowling Green, serving FUNERAL HOME children, Kenneth and his daughters, Lynn Sanders, of Ronnie W. Gill. in various capacities, includ- WAUCHULA wife Sarah, Morgan, Griffin, Gibsonton, Carmen (Steve) Sue is survived by daugh- ing Sunday school teacher, Thomas, Taylor, Katherine, Bedenbaugh, of Riverview, ters, Renee Gill, of Burney, nursery director, and on and Lilah. and Billie Joe (Kenneth) John- committees. She also partic- Burial will be private in son, of Elba, Ala.; 20 grand- ipated in several mission New Zion Baptist Cemetery children; 18 great-grand- trips to share the gospel. Provided as a courtesy of in Ona. A public service will children; brother, James Jane is survived by her Robarts Family Funeral Home be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, Sanders, of Troy, Ala.; and sis- He loved spending time with 2018, at New Zion Baptist ter, Judy Marler, of Arcadia. In Memory his family and reading books Church in Ona with Pastor Visitation was July 20 at Stephen Darley officiating. Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant about “old” Florida. He had PAULINE ‘POLLY’ an unforgettable sense of Bible In lieu of flowers the fam- City. Funeral services were humor and was a loving hus- THOMPSON ily has requested donations July 21 at Alafia Baptist band, father, and brother. Pauline “Polly” Thomp- be made to New Zion Baptist Church, Lithia. Trivia Church Cemetery Mainte- He is survived by his wife son, 88, died at her home in By Wilson Casey In lieu of flowers, memorial of 40 years, Beverly Hall; Oviedo on Sunday, July 15, nance Fund, 202 Sidney can be made to Alafia Baptist 2018. Roberts Road, Ona, FL daughter, Kelli Lozano and 1. Is the book of Haman in Church. son-in-law, Osias; son, She was born in Elberta, 33865. Arrangements were by Ala., to Hiram and Ella Par- the Old or New Testament or Online condolences Brent Hall and daughter-in- neither? Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant law, Amy; sister, Alice due. She and her husband may be made at City. raised their children in Michi- 2. From Genesis 21, Abra- pongerkaysgrady.com Rivera and brother-in-law, ham banished Hagar and Joe; sister, Jeni (Lora) gan and moved to Florida in 1978. She retired from whom else to the desert? Ponger-Kays-Grady Adamson and brother-in- Laish, Haman, Ishmael, Laban law, Jim; as well as many H.O.P.E. of Hardee where she Funeral Home & worked as a companion and 3. By reasonable number- SAMUEL DAVIS nieces, nephews, and ex- ing which commandment is, Cremation Services ‘DAVE’ HALL tended family. later as the food site manager. Wauchula The She was preceded in death "Thou shalt not kill"? 4th, 6th, Herald-Advocate Samuel Davis “Dave” He was preceded in death 8th, 10th Hall, 64, passed away on by his parents, Wilson and by parents, Hiram and Ella Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage Pardue; husband of 36 years, 4. Samson was put into PRINTERS • PUBLISHERS Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Earline Hall; and brother, prison as a political enemy of Lakeland Regional Medical Angus Hall. James “Jim” Thompson; 115 S. 7th Ave. daughter, Charlotte Kingdon ...? Romans, Israelites, Center, surrounded by his A memorial service will Philistines, Assyrians Wauchula, FL 33873 loving family. be held on Friday, July 27, (Thompson); sisters, Barbara Telephone (863) 773-3255 Thompson, Ruth White, and 5. From Matthew 17, whom He was born on May 21, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Shepherd did Jesus send fishing to find www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 1954, in Plant City, to the Road Presbyterian Church, Nora Parnell; and her grand- son, Adam Thompson. tax money? Andrew, Peter, late Wilson and Earline Hall. 1217 Shepherd Road, Lake- Paul, Thomas He graduated from land, FL 33811. A reception She is survived by her son, James Thompson (Michelle), 6. After her first husband Hardee County High School will follow the service. died, who did Ruth marry? Isa- and South Florida Commu- In lieu of flowers, the of Westhampton, New York; Recipes From daughter, Cindy Baker, of iah, Ahab, Boaz, Jehu nity College. Dave worked family suggests that dona- ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) more than 40 years in the tions may go to Shepherd Winter Park; son, Rex Good Housekeeping Thompson (Joan), of Or- Ishmael; 3) 6th; 4) Philistines; phosphate industry as a ma- Road Presbyterian Church’s 5) Peter; 6) Boaz chinist and an industrial me- building fund, 1217 Shep- lando; 17 grandchildren; 32 GRILLED SOUTHWESTERN bowl. great-grandchildren; brother, Sharpen your understanding chanic. He retired from herd Road, Lakeland, FL of scripture with Wilson's PASTA SALAD 2. Heat outdoor grill. Rub Mid-State Industrial Mainte- 33811 or to one’s favorite Kelly Pardue; and sisters, Here's a hearty summer steak with 1/4 teaspoon each Viola Steadham, Leola Casey's latest book, "Test Your nance on June 1, 2018. charity. Bible Knowledge," now avail- salad made with grilled steak, of the cumin, salt and pepper. He was an avid fisherman Condolences may be sent Paschal, Mae Pardue, Julia fresh vegetables and multi- Coat steak, peppers, corn and Chaffin, Janis Parker, and able in bookstores and online. and enjoyed spending time to the family at www.heath- (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. grain pasta, with just the right onion with nonstick spray. outdoors, especially in the funeralchapel.com. Linda Pardue. amount of cumin, fresh 3. Grill steak 4 to 6 min- Florida Panhandle or in the Heath Funeral Chapel A funeral will be held at 11 cilantro and lime juice. utes, turning once, for mountains of Murphy, N.C. Lakeland a.m., on Saturday, July 28, at 8 ounces multigrain or medium-rare. Remove to cut- The Real Life Community The Road To Recovery whole-wheat penne ting board; let stand 5 minutes. Church, 3365 US 17, Bowl- 8 ounces lean boneless sirloin Grill peppers, corn and onion ing Green. 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33873 863-773-9773 7:26c 7:26c A6 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 ‘Touched By An Angel’ Star Letter To The Editor Churches Should Not Seek Touches Motherless Co-Star Actress and producer Roma developed her lifelong affec- so amazing. I always knew To Be Politically Correct Downey may not be a member tion for butterflies. She and her that He brought me into your of the heavenly host like Mon- father had taken pansies to the life because you needed a Dear Editor: or admonishing any of us who advises that some may not lis- ica, the character she portrayed grave because they were one mother. I didn’t realize that He Why should the church may be on their way down a ten unless scared into it, and for nine years on the hit TV se- of her mom’s favorite flowers. was bringing you into my life change what it preaches just very hot rabbit hole. That's Jesus says that there are many ries “Touched by an Angel,” Suddenly, a butterfly flew by because I was going to need a because society changes what what they are called to do, re- who will not accept the truth baby girl. Will you be my it believes? The fluctuating so- ally what we are all required to even if they saw a man rise daughter?’ ” cial norms or mores of society do out of love for our fellow from the dead. “Yes,” responded Roma af- should never affect the moral humans. The most common threat I fectionately. understanding, belief or ac- So, if this is the case maybe hear when an uncomfortable “Then I am your mama,” tions of Christians or the min- the one who is refusing to subject is preached is that the declared Della. isters of the Gospel of Jesus share the message of Jesus offended person will never at- For 20 years, Roma says Christ. does not really care at all about tend church there again. Fine, she benefited from Della’s There should never be the lost. It is possible that the you don't have to. “wisdom, love, strength and someone who proclaims to be one screaming political cor- What really matters is if the but she has lived a life that is and her father suggested it courage,” and Della became a Christian who asks the rectness does not really care Holy Spirit keeps showing up deeply connected to God — could be a sign from her godmother to Roma’s own church to become politically about the pain and suffering to the gatherings. As long as and she continues doing her mother that she was still with daughter, Reilly. correct in its pulpit or who de- that the lost are going through. He is showing up, it doesn't best to serve as one of His them. But Della was a larger-than- mands the church change it It would be fantastic if we matter who else is there. messengers. Roma recalled, “That was life personality who loved moral discourse. could love everyone "enough" That certainly holds true in sort of the beginning of the everybody. It is sad and disheartening that they would accept Jesus as Norma T. Roman her new memoir, “Box of But- butterfly helping create some Roma said, “She would that Christians have become their Lord and Savior. But Paul Sweetwater, FL terflies: Discovering the Unex- sort of comfort. But I missed come on the set of ‘Touched more worldly and more con- pected Blessings All Around her all through my life … I by an Angel,’ and we probably cerned with political correct- Us.” don’t think you can be too old had to give at least 15, 20 min- ness, while many of the During an interview with to feel the ache inside of losing utes just for her to get around civilizations of the world have 2018 me, Roma recalled her someone that you love. I wrote the room because she hugged become less biblically moral. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION mother’s shocking death from this book hoping it would be a everybody. It was like equal Telling someone the true path AND APPOINTED BOARDS to heaven is not hate speech or Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers, Room 102 a heart attack a week before comfort to someone who has opportunity hugging, whether Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida Roma’s 11th birthday: “Noth- experienced loss.” you were the star of the show, passing judgment. Nor is it unless otherwise noted ing could have prepared us for Though no one could ever the director, the janitor, mak- good for humankind as a the absence that her loss cre- replace Roma’s mother, she ing a cup of tea, she came in whole to lose its moral com- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS pass. Regular meetings first Thursday at 8:30 a.m. & third Thursday at 6:00 ated in our lives. It was as if did find an adoptive mother of the room and she said, ‘God p.m. the color had been removed sorts in her “Touched by an bless everybody in here.’ The laws of society change MONTH OF August–02nd at 8:30 a.m. and 16th at 6:00 p.m. and the lights had been turned Angel” co-star, the late Della “She changed the energy in and meander based on the be- Planning Session –No Planning Session out. Reese. the room. She truly was an liefs of its most wealthy or in- fluential citizens. It is not for ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY “INDEPENDENT BOARD” “My father leaned into The two hit it off immedi- angel, one of the most remark- MONTH OF August– No meeting scheduled. prayer to help us cope and get ately, forming a bond that able women I’ve ever known,” the well-being of society as a us through that painful time. could be called transcendent. It Roma said. whole but for the physical, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- Of course, we had the promise was also a bond that ultimately And Roma truly was sexual or financial profit of MENT AUTH. those who think they are in Meets on second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. and the hope through our faith proved necessary to both of touched by an angel. MONTH OF August–14th that we would see our mother them. Roma said, “Della’s For free copies of “Kind- charge of the world. But God's again. But I was still just a lit- only daughter passed away un- ness Counts,” write: The laws never change. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD – meets first Thursday night of tle girl, and I really missed my expectedly while we were Christophers, 5 Hanover God does not follow social each month at 6:00 p.m. MONTH OF August– 02nd mom.” working together. Not long Square, New York, NY 10004; norms. He has His own moral On the first Mother’s Day after, Della took me aside and or email: mail@christophers. codes and ethics that benefit CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD after her mom’s death, Roma said, ‘You know, baby, God is org. every man, woman and child Meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in when followed wisely, cor- Building Department Conference Room, 401 West Main Street rectly and compassionately. MONTH OF August–13th If you think you are a Chris- COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD tian but you get upset that the Meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. preachers are sounding a bit MONTH OF August– 06th judgmental or "politically in- correct," you must realize it is LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD Political Candidates! Friends of Library meets on first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. your feelings of overreaching at Library in Annex II forgiveness towards sin that is MONTH OF August – 07th affecting your thoughts. We cannot forgive someone's sin HOUSING AUTHORITY Your advertising deadline is each Meets quarterly on the third Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at 701 LaPlaya anymore than we can condemn Drive, Wauchula someone for sin. MONTH OF August – No meeting scheduled The preachers are doing their God-given job of warning HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD Usually meets third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 2 p.m. MONTH OF August – 14th – Budget Presentation This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commis- This will permit us to give your ad the sioner’s office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meet- Think Someone ing. greatest amount of attention. This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. Needs Help? Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with Please do not ask us to make an exception. NATIONAL HUMAN respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she TRAFFICKING HOTLINE will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, We desire only to serve all candidates he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding 1-888-373-7888 is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon equally & well. which the appeal is to be based. 7:26nc or Herald-AdvocateThe Text Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage “Help” or “Info” NOTICE OF APPLICATION to 233733 FOR TAX DEED WARNING

THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 15th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate 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:

CERTIFICATE NO.: 1310 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cunningham, Trustee

Description of Property: Parcel Identification Number 16-34-27-0000-56540- 0000

DESCRIPTION 390 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL W OF RD LESS 1975.13 FT THEREOF - PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE OR228P790 16 34S 27E

SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD.

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

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- der on August 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk

7:12-8:2c 7:26p July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A7 Crop Update SFSC Graduates Radiologic Technologists South Florida State College honored 11 Sabrina Keckler, supervisor of the Imag- professionalism to gain respect from your of its graduates in a traditional pinning ing Department at Florida Hospital Heart- patients, superiors and colleagues.” July 23, 2018 ceremony last week. land Division. She offered words of Upon completing SFSC’s two-year AS General: According to the National Agricultural Statistics Held on the college’s Highlands Cam- advice to the graduates as they prepared degree in radiography, graduates can Service in Florida, there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork for pus in Avon Park, the event recognized to launch their careers. work as certified radiologic technologists the week ending Sunday, July 22, 2018. Precipitation estimates those graduates who have earned their Alicia Black of Highlands County, by passing the American Registry of Ra- ranged from no rain in Dry Tortugas (Monroe County) to 6.3 Associate in Science degrees in radiogra- class president, thanked the families and diologic Technologists national examina- inches in Chiefland (Levy County). The average mean temper- phy. friends in attendance for their support, en- tion. ature ranged from 78.8°F in Crescent City (Putnam County) to Five of the graduates are Hardee couragement and love that saw her and Radiologic technologists work in hos- 88.2°F in Key West (Monroe County). County residents, including Cynthia her classmates through the two-year pro- pitals and clinics performing diagnostic Granados, Melissa Hernandez, Raquel gram. imaging examinations, such as X-rays. Citrus: Generally warm conditions were found across the “Rocki” Martinez, Jacob “Jake” Mayer Junior Gray, director of the radiology For information about SFSC’s radiog- citrus producing region during the last week. Afternoons were and Araceli Navarro. program, reminded the graduates to raphy program, contact Gray at 784-7347 mostly in the high 80s to the low 90s. Weekend temperatures Guest speaker at the ceremony was “keep demonstrating compassion and or [email protected]. were slightly warmer with many citrus producing counties reach- ing the mid 90s. The warmest temperature recorded was in Avon Park (Highlands County) at 97 degrees. Intermittent showers on several days were enough to produce more-than-average rainfall for the period. Several rain stations in the northern citrus pro- ducing area received over three inches for the week; many sta- tions in western and central areas had at least two inches of rainfall. According to the July 19, 2018 U.S. Drought Monitor, the entire citrus region remained drought free. Field workers continued with spray programs on days with permissible weather. Caretakers applied summer oils and treated for greening. Also observed was fertilizing, mowing, and giving care to resets. Irrigation was less regular in areas where it rained several days during the week. The fruit and trees looked good so far, and growers were optimistic about the upcoming crop.

Fruits and Vegetables: Crops harvested included avocado, bitter melon, boniato, malanga, mango, and okra.

Livestock and Pastures: In the northern half of the state, frequent rains continued to prevent low-lying areas from drying, making it difficult for producers to tend to their fields. Southern counties had hit-or-miss rain which left some pastures in excel- lent condition while others were flooded. Cattle condition de- clined slightly from the previous week.

HARDEE COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES

Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries 113 N 7th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 Tele: 863-773-5717 Requirements: Identification, Social Security card When: Wednesday ONLY | 10 am – 12 noon COURTESY PHOTO Graduates of the radiologic technologies program at South Florida State College are (front row, from left) Melissa Hernandez, Cynthia Granados and Araceli Navarro, all of Hardee County, and Heather Johnson; (middle row) Bowling Green Church of God Alicia Black, Rosela LaPointe, Hardee Countian Rocki Martinez and Nicole Iosue; (back row) Edna Viljean, 121 W. Broward Bowling Green, FL 33834 Hardee Countian Jake Mayer and Marina Torres. Tele: 863-375-2231 Requirements: Identification When: 3rd Saturday of the month | 8 am – noon Strange But True NOTICE Cutting Edge Food Ministry Notice is hereby given that, as per Chapter 116.21, Florida Statutes, the following 3059 Elm Street Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 By Samantha Weaver monies will be paid to the Hardee County Clerk of Courts Fine & Forfeiture fund, un- Tele: 863-773-2484 Dominique Bouhours, a less claim is made on or before September 1, 2018, and same shall be declared for- Requirements: Identification Frenchman who lived in the feited to Hardee County Clerk of Courts. When: Tuesday & Friday 17th century, was a priest, an MID FLORIDA TITLE PROFESSIONALS LLC $ 51.00 10 am – noon & 1 – 3 pm essayist and a grammarian. The JESSIE GRIFFIN $ 14.75 love of language may have MARY K HARRIS $ 15.00 First United Methodist Church of Wauchula been closest to his heart, JOHN M LAKE $ 15.00 207 N. 7th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 though; it's been reported that STEPHANIE JUAREZ $ 15.00 Tele: 863-773-4267 the final words he uttered on his PAUL J KNARR $ 30.00 deathbed were, "I am about to DWAYNE L SNELLING $ 15.00 Requirements: ID & Physical address (Light Bill, — or I am going to — die; ei- Lease etc.) HEATHER E CRAIG ESQUIRE $ 50.00 ther expression is used." DUSTIN N ADCOCK $ 15.00 When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month Those who study such KAYLA A SMITH $ 15.00 1:00 – 3:00 pm (first come, first serve) things say that sea slugs have JOHN ANTHONY MEDRANO $ 250.00 Other Program: Bagged Lunch - M, W, F 25,000 teeth. JUAN RODRIGUEZ $ 250.00 8 am – 12 pm for pre-school age kids & adults. The town of Waco, Texas, Wednesday Night Free Community Dinner: has an entire museum dedicated Persons having or claiming any interest in such funds or any portion of them shall file to the popular soda Dr Pepper. their written claims with the Clerk of the Court of Hardee County having custody of 5:30 – 6:30 pm Even more surprising is the fact such funds within the time specified by the notice and shall make sufficient proof to that it gets more than a hundred the clerk of their ownership and upon so doing shall be entitled to receive any part of Hardee Help Center visitors a day, on average. the moneys so claimed. 7:26c 713 E. Bay Street, Wauchula, FL 33873 (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Tele: 863-773-0034 Requirements: Application with proof of hardship Programs: Emergency & Homelessness Assis- tance For more information, Contact the Hardee Help Center

St. Michael’s Catholic Church Food Pantry 408 Heard Bridge Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 Tele: 863-773-4089 Requirements: Identification or Light Bill When: Every Saturday 6:00 – 8:00 am Rev. 12/19/2017

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OPEN 24 HOURS 526 N. 6th Ave (Across from Nicholas Restaurant) 112 W. Palmetto Open: 7 days (Yellow bldg. behind old carwash) NEW MACHINES CLEAN A/C www.supermattlaundries.com 24 hr. Customer Service 877-394-0173 2:8tfc 7:26c A8 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 DivaKitchen By Angela Shelf Medearis

Don't Skimp on Shrimp smell cannot be detected You can extend the shelf life SPICY SWEET CHILI Shrimp is one of my favorite through plastic, if you have the of shrimp by freezing it. Wrap SHRIMP IN LETTUCE fresh, fast ingredients, and it's option, purchase displayed it well in plastic and place it in CUPS also a healthy menu choice. shrimp as opposed to those that the coldest part of the freezer, 1/4 cup Asian sweet chili Shrimp are a great source of are prepackaged. Once the fish- where it will keep for about sauce high-quality protein and are monger wraps and hands you one month. 1/4 cup mayonnaise rich in health-enhancing nutri- the shrimp that you have se- To defrost shrimp, place it in 2 large cloves garlic, minced ents. Shrimp also are low in fat lected, smell them through the a bowl of cold water or in the 2 green onions, green parts and calories. Research shows, paper wrapping and return refrigerator. Do not thaw the and white parts, sliced, roots and dietitians concur, that the them if they do not smell right. shrimp at room temperature or discarded high percentage of "good fats" After purchasing shrimp or in a microwave since this can 2 tablespoons cilantro, in shrimp reduce the impact of other seafood, make sure to re- lead to a loss of moisture and minced, plus more for sprin- the cholesterol that it contains. frigerate it as soon as possible. nutrients. kling Maybe that's why shrimp is one If the shrimp is going to ac- Shrimp can be cooked either 1 tablespoon lemon juice, of America's favorite seafoods! company you during a day full shelled or unshelled, depending plus more for sprinkling When and how you will pre- of errands, keep a cooler in the how you'll be using them. 1 teaspoon salt pare the shrimp should deter- car so it stays cold and does not There are various methods to 1 teaspoon ground black pep- mine whether you buy it fresh spoil. remove the shell. One way is to per or frozen. Frozen shrimp offer The temperature of most re- first pinch off the head and the 16 jumbo shrimp (or 1 1/2 to the longest shelf life, as they frigerators is slightly warmer legs, and then, holding the tail, 2 pounds medium shrimp), can be kept for several weeks, than ideal for storing seafood. peel the shell off from the body. peeled and deveined whereas fresh shrimp will keep To ensure maximum freshness If shelling frozen shrimp, do 2 tablespoons olive oil only a day or two. and quality, it is important to not defrost them completely as 1 tablespoon Old Bay Season- Fresh shrimp should have use special storage methods to they will be easier to shell ing firm bodies that are still at- create the optimal temperature when they are still slightly 4 butter lettuce or iceberg let- tached to their shells. They for holding the shrimp. One of frozen. tuce cups should be free of black spots on the easiest ways to do this is to Some people prefer to re- 1. In a large bowl, mix to- their shell, since this indicates place the shrimp, which has move the shrimp's intestines gether the chili sauce, mayon- that the flesh has begun to been well-wrapped, in a baking before cooking or eating. To do naise, garlic, green onions, break down. In addition, the dish filled with ice. The baking so, make a shallow incision cilantro, lemon juice, salt and shells should not appear yellow dish and shrimp should then be along the back of the shrimp pepper. Place the mixture in the or gritty, as this may indicate placed on the bottom shelf of and pull out the dark vein that refrigerator to chill. that sodium bisulfate or an- the refrigerator, which is its runs throughout by rinsing 2. Season the shrimp with other chemical has been used coolest area. Replenish ice one under cold water. the 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to bleach the shells. or two times per day. Shrimp This recipe for Spicy Sweet and the Old Bay Seasoning; Smell is a good indicator of can be refrigerated for up to Chili Shrimp in Lettuce Cups is mix well. freshness — good quality two days, although it should be a perfect dish for a hot summer 3. Heat the remaining table- shrimp have a slightly saltwa- purchased as close to being day! spoon of olive oil in a cast-iron ter smell. Since a slightly "off" served as possible. or non-stick skillet. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side. When the shrimp are almost cooked, add in the chili sauce mixture; stir to combine. 4. Sprinkle with the cilantro and lemon juice, and serve in the lettuce cups. Serves 4. 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., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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7:26c When driving in low visibility, you should avoid passing and changing lanes. Be patient! Solunar Forecast Management Office at863/773-6373. For moreinformation, pleasecalltheEmergency portant publicmeeting. Please comeparticipateinthis informative andim- date, rank,andprioritizetheLMS projects. 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Day Length Set: 8:17PM 6:49 AM Rise: Sun Data 7/30/2018 7:26c - - - 7:19,26p By: NormaM.Juarez, DeputyClerk der onAugust8, 2018,at11:00a.m. tificate orcertificateswillbesold tothehighestbid according tolaw,thepropertydescribed inthecer Unless thecertificateorcertificates areredeemed All ofthepropertyisinHARDEE County,Florida. STRICTIONS, ANDEASEMENTS OFRECORD. SUBJECT TORESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE P 790 TRACT LESSPHOSPHATEOR228 NW1/4 PARTOF9198ACRE ALL OFSECTLESSW1/2 560 AC1/32MINERALRIGHTS 0000 Parcel IdentificationNumber10-34-27-0000-57500- Description ofProperty: ningham, Trustee NAME(S) INWHICHASSESSED:JamesA.Cun YEAR OFISSUANCE:2012 CERTIFICATE NO.:1307 assessed are: was it which names in the and property, the of tion tificate numberandyearofissuance,thedescrip- deed tobeissued.Thecer the certificateforatax The holderofthefollowingtaxcertificatehasfiled Wauchula, Florida,33873). mediately, at(863)773-4174(P.O.Drawer1749, contact theHardeeCountyClerkofCourts,im- further informationregardingtheTaxDeedSale, 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive Hardee CountyTaxCollector’sOfficeat(863)773- tions concerningrealpropertytaxes,contactthe taxes arepaid.Tomakepaymentorforques- back 8th dayofAugust,2018,at11:00a.m.,unlessthe will besoldatapublicauctiononthe The property LEGAL INTEREST. WHICH YOUOWNORINMAYHAVE THERE AREUNPAIDTAXESONTHEPROPERTY NOTICE OFAPPLICATION UTC: -4 Time Zone Average Hunting or Fishing Prediction 11:47 AM -12:47PM --:-- - Minor Times 5:57 PM-7:57 7:35 AM - 5:35 AM Major Times 71% WaningGibbous Moon Phase Underfoot: 5:57PM 5:35 AM Overhead: 11:47 AM Set: Rise: --:-- Moon Data 13 hrs.24mins. Day Length Set: 8:15PM 6:51 AM Rise: Sun Data 8/2/2018 UTC: -4 Time Zone Average Hunting or Fishing Prediction 11:26 PM-12:26 AM 11:53 AM - 10:53 AM Minor Times 5:13 PM-7:13 6:48 AM - 4:48 AM Major Times 80% WaningGibbous Moon Phase Underfoot: 5:13PM 4:48 AM Overhead: 10:53 AM Set: Rise: 11:26 PM Moon Data 13 hrs.26mins. 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Of The Herald-Advocate percent of their adjusted gross fair program that will provide ceive from the federal govern- faces one of its worst produc- “I think we are in pretty good Relief may be coming for income from agriculture to be the necessary funding to get ment with an earmark from tions years on record. Accord- shape,” said Kenny Sanders, a local citrus growers ravaged eligible for up to $900,000 growers back on their feet in citrus growers. ing to the final crop report by local grower and member of by Hurricane Irma. from the Wildlife & Hurricane addition to building a founda- While plans on how to ad- the USDA, growers produced Peace River Valley Citrus The U.S. Department of Indemnity Program, while tion for the industry to expand minister the funds have yet to 34.7 percent fewer oranges Growers Association. Agriculture began accepting those below the 75 percent in the coming decade.” be formally approved, the cur- and half the number of grape- Sanders is predicting an up- applications last week for its benchmark face a $125,000 The program, however, is rent proposal from the Florida fruits than a year ago. ward turn in local production Wildlife & Hurricane Indem- cap. not open only for Sunshine Division of Emergency Man- Hurricane Irma was only – barring any catastrophic nity Program. Crop insurance coverage State growers. Recovery ef- agement would create an eli- one contributing factor. storm. Officials from the USDA also factors into the W.H.I.P. forts from hurricanes in Texas gibility threshold of an Growers continue a decade- “We have as good of a crop Farm Service Agency criss- payments. and Puerto Rico and from insured citrus grower’s finan- long fight against citrus as we had last year before the crossed the Heartland region Higher coverage can gener- wildfires in California are also cial recovery cannot exceed greening disease. hurricane,” Sanders said. “I earlier this month to announce ate higher payments, accord- eligible. 85 percent of estimated Overall production is at its am kind of excited. We had a details of the emergency as- ing to Florida Citrus Mutual The relief package is part of losses. The cap is 65 percent lowest since the 1941-42 good crop before the hurri- sistance program. Executive Vice President a $2.36 billion agriculture of their losses for uninsured growing season. cane blew it off.” Hardee County was not se- Mike Sparks, who has advised package approved by the U.S. growers. The USDA’s final report Prior to Hurricane Irma, lected for an onsite seminar. members to quickly set up ap- Congress and signed by Pres- Plans call for the state block provides some rays of hope, Florida citrus was forecast to The closest forum – at the pointments for the relief. ident Donald Trump in Febru- grant to be used to replace as Florida growers outpaced have an upshift in production. Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural “We understand there is a ary. damaged or destroyed trees, California in overall produc- Sanders said growers are Center in Sebring – drew lot of complexity to W.H.I.P. Officials in Tallahassee cover future economic losses tion, even if only barely. making efforts to focus on more than 800 attendees. and accompanying paper- have estimated $761 million and help pay the cost of crop California produced 44 mil- grove care to strengthen out- The federal aid program al- work,” Sparks wrote to mem- in Florida citrus losses from insurance. lion boxes. Florida produced put. Hurricane Irma. One major condition: to be 44.95 million boxes, a fifth of “I am real optimistic,” Agriculture officials in Tal- eligible for state funding is a the production rate 20 years Sanders said. “Everybody is lahassee are continuing to de- grower must first apply for ago. taking care of the groves and velop a plan to administer W.H.I.P. In Hardee County, growers looks like there is a good Paw’s Corner $340 million in block grant The relief effort comes as By Sam Mazzotta remain optimistic on the fu- crop.”

DEAR PAW'S CORNER: try this solution, be sure to use I read with interest the recent rug runners with nylon or column where a reader put softer plastic nubs. Essentially, aluminum pie plates on sur- discouraging cats from jump- faces, like the stove, where ing onto surfaces where you cats weren’t allowed. That don’t want them requires you sounds like a good solution to to put something on those sur- stopping cats from jumping faces that they don’t like, but onto the countertops. which won’t hurt them. An un- Our cats, when they were familiar texture will keep them young, would jump 5 feet from hanging around on those straight up to the tops of surfaces. kitchen cabinets. Needless to High-pitched noises can send say, this was annoying and them away, such as the rattle of more than a little concerning. an aluminum pie plate. Some My wife got some plastic rug cat owners keep a “shaker can” runners that had knubby handy -- a small can with a lid, things on the bottom to keep like a potato chip can, filled the runners from moving on with pennies or other objects a carpet. She cut pieces and that make a jangling, high- laid them on top of the cabi- pitched noise when shaken. nets with the knubby side Keep in mind that these are all up. It took only a few times forms of negative reinforce- for the cats to realize the cab- ment, so try to limit their use to inet tops were not comfort- stopping very specific behav- able. iors that might endanger your The knubby things could cat. not hurt the cats, but they Send your questions, comments certainly didn't feel good. or tips to ask@pawscor- —Bob R., via email ner.com. DEAR BOB: Thank you for (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. the suggestion! Readers, if you

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Notices

______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF der for cash HARDEE COUNTY THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURTHOUSE, 417 W. MAIN IN AND FOR STREET, 2nd FLOOR HALLWAY HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA OUTSIDE OF ROOM 202, CIVIL DIVISION WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, 33873 AT 11:00 A.M. on August 8, CASE NO. 25-2017-CA-000280 2018, the following described property as set forth in said JPMorgan Chase Bank, Final Judgment, to-wit: National Association Plaintiff, THE EAST 25 FEET OF LOT 4 AND ALL OF LOT vs. 3, BLOCK 5, SUNSET PARK SUBDIVISION, AC- Margaret A. Barringer a/k/a CORDING TO THE PLAT Margaret Barringer; Unknown THEREOF, AS Spouse of Margaret A. RECORDED IN PLAT Barringer a/k/a Margaret BOOK 3, PAGE 9 OF THE Barringer; Hardee County, PUBLIC RECORDS OF Florida; Erin I. Fitzpatrick; HARDEE COUNTY, Unknown Parties in Possession FLORIDA. #1, If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, ANY PERSON CLAIMING under and against the above AN INTEREST IN THE named Defendant(s) who are SURPLUS FROM THE not known to be dead or alive, SALE, IF ANY, OTHER whether said Unknown Parties THAN THE PROPERTY may claim an interest as OWNER AS OF THE Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, DATE OF THE LIS PEN- Grantees, or Other Claimants; DENS MUST FILE A Unknown Parties in Possession CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS #2, If living, and all Unknown AFTER THE SALE. Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A named Defendant(s) who are DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY not known to be dead or alive, ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER whether said Unknown Parties TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRO- may claim an interest as CEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE Grantees, or Other Claimants PROVISION OF CERTAIN AS- SISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT ______/Defendant(s). THE COURT ADMINISTRATION, (863)-534-4488 WITHIN 2 NOTICE OF SALE WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RE- CEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ARE HEARING OR VOICE IM- pursuant to order rescheduling PAIRED, CALL TDD (863) 534- foreclosure sale or Final Judg- 7777 OR FLORIDA RELAY ment, entered in Civil Case No. SERVICE 1-800-955-8770. 2017-CA-000280 of the Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial Circuit VICTORIA L. ROGERS, in and for Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court Florida, wherein JPMorgan Hardee County, Florida Chase Bank, National Associa- tion, Plaintiff and Margaret A. By: Connie Coker Barringer a/k/a Margaret Bar- Deputy Clerk ringer are defendant(s), I, Clerk of Court, Victoria L. Rogers, will 7:26, 8:2c sell to the highest and best bid- ______7:26c July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A11 A12 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 Season Tickets On Sale For SFSC Shows

Subscription ticket packages Tom Meisenheimer, another ued, “can save more than $100 Subscription packages are Dozers; Divas 3; Alter Eagles, for silver section seating, and are now available for both the subscriber, said, “My wife, Pat, by buying a series package.” $385 for gold circle tickets; an Eagles tribute; Nashville $141 for bronze seats. Artist Series and Matinee Se- and I are season subscribers The 10-show Artist Series $338 for silver section seating; Legacy with Jason Coleman; Subscriptions are available ries for the 2018-19 perform- because the shows are terrific, includes: John Tesh, Christmas and $298 for bronze seats. “My Mother’s Italian, My Fa- online at sfscarts.org, by call- ance season, South Florida with a good mix of artists and Wonderland Spectacular, “With a bronze package, you ther is Jewish and I’m in Ther- ing the SFSC box office at State College has announced. varied performances. We like Evita, The Doo Wop Project, can see a show for less than apy;” Violinist Doug Cameron (863) 784-7178 or by visiting Season-ticket packages offer the 15-percent discount for ad- Jon Secada, Florida Orchestra, $30, and that is the best deal in and Family; and the University the box office on Monday, big discounts on admission, ditional tickets which allows Wayne Newton, “The Sound of Florida,” remarked Garren. of Florida Concert Choir. Wednesday or Thursday from and seats are available in the subscribers like us to treat our Music,” “Legally Blonde,” and The 10-show Matinee Se- All Matinee Series perform- 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The best sections in the house be- visiting snowbird friends to a Sandy Patti. ries, which begins in January, ances begin at 1:30 p.m. in the box office is located at the Alan fore the general public sales. show. All Artist Series perform- includes: Let’s Hang On, a Alan Jay Wildstein Center for Jay Wildstein Center for the “The Artist Series is a bar- “It also feels good to make ances begin at 7 p.m. in the Frankie Valli tribute; Simon the Performing Arts. Performing Arts on the SFSC gain and the theater is so close our yearly gift to support the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for and Garfunkel Revisited; Du- Subscription packages are Highlands Campus at 600 W. to home,” said Ann Pollard, a fine arts at such a wonderful the Performing Arts. eling Pianos; Phil Dirt and The $192 for gold circle seats, $168 College Dr. in Avon Park. long-time Artist Series sub- college,” he said. scriber. “We don’t have to Cindy Garren, director of drive to the coast and stay in a cultural programs at SFSC, hotel when we want to see a said, “To celebrate our 35th show. We never have to wait in season, we’ve got something line for our tickets, and we for everyone: celebrities, com- never miss a sold-out show. edy, Broadway, orchestras, “Plus, we get invited to VIP Christian music, and country receptions and events,” she superstars. added. “Subscribers,” she contin-

COURTESY PHOTOS “The Sound of Music” will likely be one of the most popular performances during the 2018-19 Artist Series at South Florida State College.

Six-time Emmy-winning composer will perform in “John Tesh Big Band” during the Artist Series. ABOUT... Everyone Can Letters To Do Something The Editor NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the ed- 1-888-373-7888 Celebrating In July: itor on matters of public in- Dog Days of Summer terest. Letters should be National Blueberry Month brief, and must be written in good taste and include National Anti-Boredom Month the writer’s full name, ad- Unlucky Month for Weddings dress and daytime tele- NOTICE phone number for National Cell Phone Courtesy Month verification. EXECUTIVE SESSION National Hot Dog Month Letters must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday to be HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD National Ice Cream Month considered for that week’s edition. Submissions The Superintendent of Schools has called an Executive Session of the should be typed or legibly School Board for Thursday, July 26, 2018, immediately following the reg- written. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor, The ular meeting of the Board. The session will be held in the School Board Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box Meeting Room located at 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. NOTICE OF APPLICATION 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. The purpose of the session is for school safety and security. This ses- Fax to (863) 773-0657. sion is closed to the public. FOR TAX DEED 7:26c WARNING

THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 15th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate 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:

CERTIFICATE NO.: 1312 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cunningham, Trustee

Description of Property: Parcel Identification Number 20-34-27-0000-50050- 0000

DESCRPTION: 625 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL LESS S 15 ACRES OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE OR 228 P 790

SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD.

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

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- der on August 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk

7:12-8:2c 7:26p THE B Herald-Advocate Thursday, July 26, 2018 Kids: Join The Downtown Wauchula Scout Club Now!

Explorations rewarded with badges man, Main Street Wauchula Inc. direc- and fun are a big part of many kids’ tor. summer days thanks to a Main Street “Businesses that were set up as ex- Wauchula Inc. initiative. plorer stations were pleased with the The Downtown Wauchula Scout extra visitors. Pictures and posts made Club kicked off on Friday, July 13, but their way to social media, validating the there is still time to join in on the ac- success of the initiative,” she added. tion. Many Hardee County youngsters Participating children are given an have taken advantage of this opportu- Explorer Guide, which they pick up nity to learn about their community’s from the Main Street Wauchula office history, find and explore landmarks, at 107 E. Main St. The guide has over and experience various businesses. 20 activities for children to follow that In addition to dozens of badges, lead them to “explorer stations,” desti- these children will collect memories nations around their community. and experiences during the Downtown At each destination, the scout earns Wauchula Scout Club. a badge. If your child is interested in partic- The initiative started last year and ipating, visit the Main Street Wauchula was a huge success. office. “We are very excited about the suc- The Downtown Wauchula Scout cess we had during our first Scout Club. Club will continue until Friday, Aug. The number of participants surpassed 10. Those who complete at least half of our expectations! We are already the activities will receive a special treat thrilled at how much fun participants during that evening’s Wildcat Tailgate are having this year,” said Jessica New- Party in downtown Wauchula.

COURTESY PHOTOS Learn about global missions and see items from around the world at SendMeMis- sions.

Kids get an Explorer Guide, and earn special badges at each stop they make.

Community history reveals itself at significant stops along the path of exploration.

WAUCHULA WWII VETS

PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY It’s becoming a rare occurrence to see two World War II veterans having lunch together nowadays. That’s what happened last Friday when two Hardee County natives decided to meet for lunch with family and friends at the Pioneer Restau- rant in Zolfo Springs. Col. Donnell Mathews, 92, of Melbourne and longtime friend Todd Silverman, 93, of Miami try to have lunch together a couple of times each year. Mathews retired from the Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force after serving for 33 years. He was a tail gunner in a Boeing B-29 Super- fortress, a four-engine propeller-driven heavy bomber. Silverman was a Navy aviator from 1943 until 1946. He flew on 21 missions in the Pacific Theater. From left are Silverman, Pioneer Restaurant owner Anna Belle Jewell and Mathews. The Wauchula Police Department has interesting and helpful information to share. B2 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 – CHURCH SCHEDULE –

Printed as a Public Service by BOWLING GREEN WAUCHULA WAUCHULA WAUCHULA ZOLFO SPRINGS The Herald-Advocate NEW BEGINNINGS ENDTIME CROSSROAD IGLESIA HISPANA ST. MICHAEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF Deadline for changes or additions: WORSHIP CENTER MINISTRY PRESENCIA DE DIOS CATHOLIC CHURCH GOD FAITH TEMPLE Thursday 5 p.m. 230 E. Lemon St. 375-3208 908 Martin Luther King Ave 511 West Palmetto Street 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 Oak Street Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 773-0160 Domingos...... 6:00 p.m. Saturday Mass (English) ....5:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:00 a.m. BOWLING GREEN Wednesday ...... 7 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Miercoles...... 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) .....7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Friday ...... 7 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:30 a.m. Sunday(English)...... 8:30 a.m. Tuesday Worship...... 7:30 p.m. APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE (Service with Fellowship to follow) 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 PRIMERA MISION BAUTISTA Friday (Holy Ghost Night).7:30 p.m. CRISTIANO DIOS ES AMOR Catecismo...... 9:45 a.m. 310 Orange Street 773-1017 3920 Murray Road 375-2295 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 Daily Mass in English ...... 8:30 a.m. Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. Domingos Escuela Dom.....9:45 a.m. FAITH PRESBYTERIAN Domingos Escuela PRIMERA MISSION Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Servicio de Adoracion ...... 11:00 a.m. CHURCH Dominica ...... 10:00 a.m. SEVENTH-DAY BAUTISTA HISPANA Servicio de Predicacion...... 5:00 p.m. 114 N. 7th Avenue 773-2105 Servicio...... 11:00 a.m. ADVENTIST CHURCH 518 8th Avenue East CHESTER GROVE MB Miercoles Servico ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Lunes Oracion...... 6:00 p.m. 440 Carlton Street 773-9068 Escuela Dominical...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH Sunday Worship...... 11:00 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 REAL LIFE CHURCH Wednesday Supper...... 6:15 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morn. Worship...... 8:00 a.m. 3365 US Hwy 17 375-4032 Wed. Youth Fellowship ...... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 p.m. Servicio del Miercoles ...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Service...... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. KINGDOM HALL OF Wednesday Bible Study Night Wednesday Study/Learning6:30 p.m. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST Chidren & Youth ...... 4:30 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 155 Altman Road 767-1131 CHURCH PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Adult Class...... 6:00 p.m. ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH OF GOD - ENGLISH 505 South 10th Avenue 773-4368 Pioneer Park 513 W. Orange Street 701 N. 7th Avenue 773-3800 Sunday Service...... 2:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 2nd Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE Sunday Church School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - SPANISH Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6:30 p.m. FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. 5th Sunday...... 6:00 p.m. 3950 Aurora Avenue 375-2864 Wednesday Bible Study .....6:30 p.m. Children’s Chuch...... 10:40 a.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Youth Group - Sunday...... 6:00 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. LIGHT OF THE WORLD TABERNACLE OF REALITY RANCH 128 E. Main Street MINISTRIES PRAISE & JOY COWBOY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Womans Center 131 N 7th Ave. 1507 MLK Avenue 2-1/2 Miles east on Hwy. 66 121 West Broward St. 375-2231 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 1570 W. Main Street 773-4182 Friday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. 863-781-1578 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY: Morning Worship...... 11:30 a.m. Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Thursday Night Services, Bible Study for all ages ...... 9:45 a.m. Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST Tues. Bible Stdy. Wednesday ...... 7:30 p.m. Kidz Club...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. CHURCH & Child Train ...... 7:00 p.m. ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY WEDNESDAY: 3102 Heard Bridge Rd. 773-6622 Friday Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH NEW LIFE POWER ONA Children’s Chiors Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. 735-0636 OUTREACH CHURCH (PK-Grade 4)...... 5:30 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. 725 Palmetto Street IGLESIA PENTECOSTES Mid-Week Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Morning Worship...... 11 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. VISION POR LAS ALMAS NEST Backyard Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. 773-0199 Wed. Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 149 Badger Loop 448-2831 (PK-Grade 4)...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Empowerment Martes: Oracion...... 7:00 p.m. Club 56...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:15 a.m. Class...... 7:30 p.m. Jueves: Ensenaza Biblica ...7:00 p.m. Youth Group (Grades 7-12)6:00 p.m. MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION Evening Worship Domingo: Servicio ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Orchestra ...... 5:15 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. Adult Choir ...... 6:30 p.m. 704 W. Main Street Thurs. Youth Bible Study...7:00 p.m. Domingo, Misa en Espano10:00 a.m. LIMESTONE BAPTIST Wednesday Service ...... 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Worship...... 7:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bowling Green 4868 Keystone Ave. Limestone 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH MISSION 4531 Hwy. 17 N 375-2253 863-242-2855 SUNDAY: MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 735-8025 SUNDAY: Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Generations Café Open ...... CHURCH 1000 Stansfield Rd. Escuela Dominica...... 10:00 a.m. Bible Study...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m...... 9:00-10:20 a.m. 117 West Palmetto St. 773-2929 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Servicio...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Kids World Check-In for 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. Wednesday Prayer...... 6:00 p.m. Nursery-5th Grade...... 10:15 a.m. 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. Pre-K Blast ...... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda...... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Kids World B.L.A.S.T. Children Ministries for all services Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Servicio ...... 8:00 p.m. Youth (7th-12th grade)...... 6:00 p.m. 202 Sidney Roberts Road (K-5th)...... 10:30 a.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes .....5:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship Train. ...6:30 p.m. 735-0123 Worship Service ...... 10:30 a.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS TeamKID (ages 4-3rd grade)6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY: NEW BEGINNINGS BOLD (4th-6th grade)...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Generations Café Opens...... 1002 S. 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NEW BEGINNINGS Divine Worship...... 9:00 a.m. 4810 Sally Blvd. 781-5887 ELEVATE COMMUNITY IGLESIA CHRISTIANA ** Fellowship each Sunday after service Sense Sunday...... 11:00 a.m. CHURCH EL REMANENETE “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” 529 West Main Street 318 W. Main Street PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY Sunday Bread of Life ...... 3:15 p.m. (Robarts Funeral Home Chapel) Martes - Oracion ...... 7:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH 2nd Sunday Communion ..11:00 a.m. Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Jueves - Clase Biblica ...... 7:00 p.m. 149 Manley Road 452-1281 Weekly Life Groups Viernes - Servicio...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Domingo - Servicio ...... 11:00 a.m. Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Peace River Growers IGLESIA de DIOS RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ALFA Y OMEGA MISSIONARY BAPTIST 1909 Stanfield Road CHURCH Wholesale Nursery Sunday School...... 10: 00 a.m. 1321 SR 636 East - 773-3344 Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Donnis & Kathy Barber Tuesday (Bible Study & Prayer Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 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. July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B3

Stump The Swami Peavy’s Ponderings By John Szeligo By Jonell Peavy Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas

The Way Too Early Top 25 Well football fans, it is time to take a look at the college I have family in Georgia that I have not seen in years, but football season coming up next month. we keep in touch by phone and social media. Will the Tide Roll again in 2018? Most preseason magazines 10. Ohio State — Solid defense and strong running game. My cousin Jean told us about someone she knows who is think so. writing a book based on an uncle of ours. It won an award and Georgia is still loaded and coming off with the best recruit- was published. The name of the book is "Gradle Bird," and the ing class last year. author is J.C. Sasser. My daughter ordered a book for me, and I Clemson is still lurking in the shadows as well with 15 re- 11. Michigan State — These guys are always in the hunt. can hardly put it down. turning starters. Our uncle was quite a character. He was self-taught in Oklahoma is banking on Kyle Murray replacing Baker everything he did. Everyone in that area knew him, and someone Mayfield with another title run. was always stopping by. He loved to play his guitar and sing. West Virginia will host the Sooners with Will Grier looking 12. Penn State — Back-to-back 11-win seasons and still He wrote his own songs and even wrote one about Sand Moun- to lead the Mountaineers to the playoffs while winning the Heis- loaded. tain, which used to be in Fort Meade, when he came to visit us man Trophy in November. in Florida. Washington looks to be the best team out of the other coast. He loved to draw pictures and write. His house burned down Wisconsin is locked and loaded to gun down any opponent with a life-time of his work that can never be replaced, but he in the Big 10. 13. Mississippi State — Mullen left a stocked cupboard. left everyone who knew him with a lot of memories and stories There is a plethora of other teams such as Auburn, Miami to tell about him. and Ohio State with high hopes also. He was a true dirt farmer, singer, writer, artist, and a jack- All in all, it does look like another great year for college of-all-trades. He was child-like yet possessed a deep southern football. 14. FSU — ‘Noles should be back in the hunt. background in his everyday life. He is no longer with us, but he How will the Florida teams fair in 2018? New coaches and left his mark on everyone he came in contact with. It fills my the unknown face the University of Florida, University of Cen- heart with joy to know he touched so many lives through the tral Florida, and Florida State University. The University of years. South Florida and University of Miami are settling in with their 15. Texas — Harmon has the Horns on the right track I really received a surprise a few days ago. I was invited somewhat newer coaches. Florida Atlantic University and again. over to my daughter's for pizza. She was like me, thinking it Florida International University will also see improvement with was just an invite to share a pizza, when someone else walked their second year coaches. through the door. We both got the surprise of our lives. It was her daughter and my granddaughter from Texas. We Florida Gators 16. Southern Cal — Can they repeat? didn't know she was coming so it was a total surprise. We are just enjoying spending time with her and the grandchildren. Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be reached at 863-453- 3589. Dan Mullen may not be the most exciting new coach but he 17. Oregon — Ducks still have talent and can make a run. is a proven winner. Can he take the Florida Gators back to their “glory days”? More will be revealed. The Gators do have 19 starters returning which leads the nation. 18. TCU — Horned frogs are always tough under Patter- Sports Quiz FSU Seminoles son. By Chris Richcreek 1. In 2017, Edinson season championships? Volquez tossed the sixth no- 7. Caroline Wozniacki set a Willie Taggart turned around Western Kentucky and USF 19. Florida — Mullen wins at least eight games in first year. hitter in Miami Marlins his- record in 2018 with the longest before going to Oregon. Given a marquee program in his own tory. Name three of the first span between times holding backyard, FSU should see a return to the top of the ACC sooner five to do it. the No. 1 spot in the WTA than later. The ‘Noles return 12 starters from 2017. 2. What was the highest rankings (six years). Who had 20. Virginia Tech — Should play well in the ACC and win batting average legendary St. held the mark? UCF Knights nine games. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson had during any one ANSWERS season? 1. Al Leiter, Kevin Brown, 3. Name the coach of the A.J. Burnett, Anibal Sanchez UCF replaced Scott Frost with Josh Heupel. The cupboard 21. Marshall — 18 returning starters back with six straight San Diego State football team and Henderson Alvarez. is not bare by a long shot for Heupel. Can the Knights repeat as bowl wins. the first time it won 11 games 2. Gibson hit .303 in the “national champions”? in a season as a Division I pro- 1970 season. USF, FAU, and FIU all return many starters but have sig- gram in 1969. (Hint: He went 3. Don Coryell. nificant loses also. on to become a well-known 4. Serge Ibaka, with 1,300 22. Notre Dame — Made improvement in 2017. Should be NFL coach.) blocked shots (2009-16). USF Bulls good in 2018. 4. Who is the all-time 5. Jacques Plante was in blocked shots leader for the goal for 556 games for Mon- Oklahoma City Thunder? treal (1952-63). 5. Carey Price set a Mon- 6. Petty won it twice in the The USF Bulls lost their stellar quarterback and will strug- 23. Boise State — Mountain West Top team should win 10. treal Canadiens franchise 1960s and five times in the gle to match the win total of 2017. Coach Charlie Strong must record in 2018 for most career 1970s. do a good job in 2018 to keep pace in the American Athletic games in goal. Who had held 7. Serena Williams went Conference. the mark? five-plus years between No. 1 24. Michigan — Tough schedule keeps them from being 6. In how many decades did appearances. FIU Panthers higher. Richard Petty win at least one (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. of his seven NASCAR Cup

Coach Butch Davis has only four defensive starters back 25. Texas A&M — Jimbo better earn that $75 million. from last year for the FIU Panthers.

FAU Owls Do You Suspect A Child Is Being Hurt? CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE FAU head coach Lane Kiffin surprised a lot of people win- ning the conference in 2017. Many publications having him re- 1-800-422-4453 peat, but with only five offensive starters back don’t count on it. The Owls will not get out of Huntington alive when they play Marshall in October.

The Way Too Early Top 25

1. Alabama — Until someone proves them otherwise, the Tide will Roll.

2. Clemson — Senior quarterback play and tradition keep them in the hunt.

3. Georgia — ‘Dawgs are still loaded and had the nation’s top recruiting class.

4. Oklahoma — If Kyle Murray comes through is the ques- tion.

5. Wisconsin — Always consistent. Always control the ground game.

6. Washington — Clearly the top team in the Pac 12.

7. Auburn — Don’t overlook these guys.

8. Miami — A very fast defense is the key plus experience at quarterback.

9. West Virginia — Grier has the best receiving corps in football.

Make The Winning Score! SPORTS NEWS DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5PM (WEEKEND EVENTS, MONDAY AT NOON) 7:26p B4 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 HARDEE SWIM ASSOCIATION may be on "I took his a first- order. He name basis As Seen From This Side won't call Hardee Wins At AP Meet Iwith some of back. Now these deer. By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips back to sleep." By TOM STAIK Girl’s 10-and-under 100Y IM: 2nd, Khale One will walk Wauchula I cannot Of The Herald-Advocate Dickey, 1:36.98. down the mid- count the The Hardee Swim Association (HSA) domi- Boy’s 10-and-under 100Y IM: 1st, Jayden dle of the times on that nated the competition during a three-way meet Burch, 1:52.04. street and party line Saturday (July 21) at the Avon Park High Girl’s 100Y IM: 2nd, Morgan Dickey, come eat under the window. started bossing me around. (everyone listened in) kids School pool. 1:19.04; and 3rd, Morgan Hellein, 1:21.04. She just has not begun to I tell Sissie not to ramble would call and ask if we had HSA earned 1,149.5 points as the squad Boy’s 100Y IM: 2nd, Andrew Reschke, care for my dog Sissie. Sissie around when she goes No. 1 or Prince Albert (tobacco) in a swam to first place over the Highlands Hurri- 1:16.57; and 9th, Braddock Dickey, 1:43.46. likes to chase anything with No. 2. I try to speed up her can. Yes. "Well, let him out – canes (1,074 points) and Avon Park Club Swim Mixed 10-and-under 100Y Freestyle Relay: four legs. A coyote was follow- business and get back in the it's stuffy in there." (947.5 points). 2nd, HSA (Peyton Peterson, Saydee Herrera, ing the deer scent about 10 p.m. AC. Then there was their fa- Hardee took nine first place finishes. Jayden Burch, and Khale Dickey), 1:21.49. last night just as Sissie needed Now, as soon as I enter the vorite. After electricity had Khale Dickey took first in the 10-and-under Mixed 200Y Freestyle Relay: 1st, HSA to toilet. bathroom she barks, telling me covered the county, the call was 25 yard freestyle with a time of 15.37, and the (Renell Herrera, Morgan Dickey, Morgan They saw each other about to hurry. "Is your Frigidaire running?" 25 yard butterfly with a time of 19.62. Hellein, and Andrew Reschke), 1:58.03; and the same time. The coyote was Even my little long-haired Yes. "Then you better go catch Renell Herrera was first in the 50 yard 5th, HSA (Emma Hays, Braddock Dickey, about eight feet long, nose to Foxy, usually asleep on my pil- it." freestyle with a time of 27.64, and the 100 yard Josiah Burch, and Abby Duke), 2:18.31. tail tip. Sissie put it on the low (not the one they sell on –––––– freestyle with a time of 1:05.57. Girl’s 10-and-under 25Y Butterfly: 1st, Khale move. I am sure it would be a TV) will call out if he wakes up A friend and I had bought an Peyton Peterson was first in the boy’s 10- Dickey, 19.62. lot different should there have and I'm not with him and airboat from FWF (Florida and-under with a time of 23.19. Boy’s 10-and-under 25Y Butterfly: 1st, Jay- been a pack. comes looking for me. Without Wildlife Federation) when they Jayden Burch was first in the boy’s 10-and- den Burch, 22.22. –––––– a wife I still have two bosses. upgraded to a faster boat, and I under 100 yard intermural with a time of Girl’s 50Y Butterfly: 2nd, Morgan Dickey, My oldest brother fits this –––––– had gone to Syracuse, N.Y., 1:52.04, and the 25 yard butterfly with a time 33.93; 3rd, Morgan Hellein, 37.65; 6th, Emma Army saying to a "T." After World War II my leaving the boat with him in of 22.22. Hays, 42.14; and 9th, Micayla Gillispie, 53.28. Airborne training is a three- cousin married her high school Tallahassee (in the summer of Renell Herrera, Morgan Dickey, Hellein Boy’s 50Y Butterfly: 4th, Andrew Reschke, week school. First week they sweetheart who had been in the '71 I believe it was). Dickey, and Andrew Reschke took first in the 35.79; and 9th, Josiah Burch, 51.38. separate the men from the Signal Corps in the Army, re- I got a call from his wife. 200 yard freestyle mixed relay with a time of Girl’s 10-and-under 25Y Backstroke: 2nd, boys. Second week they sepa- laying messages to and from She said if I wanted the boat I 1:58.03, and Andrew Reschke, Emma Hays, Saydee Herrera, 26.38. rate the men from the fools. the front lines. He had a lot of had better come get it. He had Morgan Dickey, and Morgan Hellein took first Boy’s 10-and-under 25Y Backstroke: 4th, Third week the fools jump. tales he had overheard. almost lost it carrying 25 gal- in the 200 yard medley relay with a time of Aaron Braddock, 40.65. –––––– Shortly after discharge he lons of "shine" the night before. 2:24.68. Girl’s 50Y Backstroke: 2nd, Renell Herrera, Someone said marriage is an went to work for Bell Tele- He had (it appeared) about a 35.76; 3rd, Abby Duke, 36.95; 5th, Micayla institution. Who wants to be in phone back a year or two when box of bandages all over him Individual Results: Gillispie, 47.45; 6th, Alexandra Herrera, 48.36; an institution? Even the states we had party-line phones. where he had driven through a Girl’s 10-and-under 25Y Freestyle: 1st, 8th, Eva Palacios, 59.72; and 9th, Madison closed theirs and put the mental After a long stormy day huge palmetto patch to avoid Khale Dickey, 15.37; 5th, Saydee Herrera, Braddock, 1:00.57. cases on the streets and under climbing phone poles he had the law. 20.43; 7th, Emma Tyson, 26.87; and 9th, Tiana Boy’s 50Y Backstroke: 2nd, Noah Landrewss, the bridges. just gone to sleep when his I enjoyed the summer, and Battey, 31.69. 40.56; 4th, Josiah Burch, 43.85; and 5th, Brad- The story I read in an old three rings followed by two as fall came I parked it in the Boy’s 10-and-under 25Y Freestyle: 2nd, Pey- dock Dickey, 45.84. Readers Digest fits right in. short rings woke him up, just rear of a four-car garage. The ton Peterson, 16.59; 3rd, Jayden Burch, 16.88; Girl’s 10-and-under 50Y Freestyle: 2nd, The young man had rented his knowing he had to go back out snow in N.Y. is usually light and 6th, Aaron Braddock, 28.91. Khale Dickey, 37.34; and 4th, Saydee Herrera, first apartment and was com- in the rain. and powdery, and the first fall Girl’s 50Y Freestyle: 1st, Renell Herrera, 45.59. plaining about the high cost of Nope, it was a wrong num- was about four inches on Fri- 27.64; 2nd, Morgan Hellein, 28.38; 3rd, Mor- Boy’s 10-and-under 50Y Freestyle: 3rd, Pey- living and how much taxes ber ... some kids wanting the day night. gan Dickey, 30.32; 7th, Emma Hays, 34.00; ton Peterson, 38.37. they were taking out. burger joint in town. Two min- Saturday morning I saw my 10th, Alexandra Herrera, 35.18; 13th, Micayla Girl’s 100Y Freestyle: 1st, Renell Herrera, His father told him his taxes utes later it rang again. He an- driveway covered, but instead Gillispie, 39.06; 14th, Eva Palacios, 44.85; and 1:05.57; 2nd, Morgan Hellein, 1:08.09; 3rd, would go down if he got mar- swered, then said, "Four with of using my snow blower I 15th, Madison Braddock, 50.46. Abby Duke, 1:08.74; 4th, Morgan Dickey, ried. His son replied, "That's cheese, hold the mustard and started the airboat. Revving the Boy’s 50Y Freestyle: 3rd, Andrew Reschke, 1:11.23; 7th, Emma Hays, 1:18.09; and 9th, like buying the airline to get pickles, pick up in 30 minutes." engine twice, I cleared my en- 26.86; 15th, Josiah Burch, 36.30; and 18th, Alexandra Herrera, 1:22.55. free peanuts." Then he laid back down. tire drive but all into the street. Braddock Dickey, 38.21. Boy’s 100Y Freestyle: 5th, Andrew Reschke, I did it four times. It don't Janie asked, "What was To clear the street I drove it Girl’s 10-and-under 25Y Breaststroke: 2nd, 1:06.43; 15th, Braddock Dickey, 1:25.55; and get cheaper and often times not that?" He said, "Wrong num- out and up College Hill, clean- Khale Dickey, 22.81; 5th, Saydee Herrera, 16th, Josiah Burch, 1:27.09. too quiet and peaceful. ber, now back to sleep." She ing the street pretty good and 30.78; and 6th, Emma Tyson, 36.30. Mixed 10-and-under 100Y Medley Relay: All I have now is two small said, "No, what was that you came back into my drive. Boy’s 10-and-under 25Y Breaststroke: 1st, 3rd, HSA (Jayden Burch, Peyton Peterson, dogs, and even they have did?" As I came out of my garage Peyton Peterson, 23.19. Khale Dickey, and Saydee Herrera), 2:36.55. the police chief drove up. Girl’s 50Y Breaststroke: 2nd, Renell Herrera, Mixed 200Y Medley Relay: 1st, HSA (An- Looking at my drive and sur- 43.57; 4th, Abby Duke, 44.28; 6th, Emma drew Reschke, Emma Hays, Morgan Dickey, rounding area, he grinned as he Hays, 46.56; 9th, Eva Palacios, 54.20; 10th, and Morgan Hellein), 2:24.68; 4th, HSA said what a great job I had Alexandra Herrera, 56.27; and 11th, Micayla (Renell Herrera, Abby Duke, Braddock Dickey, done. Then he said, "Don't do it Gillispie, 58.66. and Micayla Gillispie), 2:44.75; and 8th, HSA again." Boy’s 50Y Breaststroke: 2nd, Andrew (Davis Roberts, Macy Kingdon, Josiah Burch, When I had turned to go up Reschke, 40.40. and Hallie Poucher), 3:30.46. the hill, I had blown all the snow onto the Police Parking Lot at shift change. No blue and red light fixtures could be 2018 Hardee High School seen, just huge piles of snow with officers sweeping it off. Swimming/Diving Schedule So much for driving an air- 7:26c boat on city streets.

Aug. 27 @ Sebring High SHS, OHS, HSH, and APHS Aug. 29 @ Rowdy Gaines (WH) WHS, SHS, HSH, and ASHS Sept. 4 @ Lake Wales LWHS, HSH, FMSH Sept. 8 @ Sebring High Blackman Invitational Sept. 11 HOME HSHS, BHS, SHS Sept. 15 @ Florida Southern Sept. 17 @ Lake Placid High LPHS, HSHS Sept. 25 @ Avon Park High APHS, LPHS, SHS, LWHS Sept. 28-29 HOME Hardee Invitational (Sept. 28 Diving, Sept. 29 Swimming) Oct. 2 HOME HSHS, LWHS, APHS (Senior Night) Oct. 8 @ Port Charlotte Oct. 16 HOME HSHS, LPHS Oct. 18 @ Rowdy Gaines (WH) FHS, LWHS, HSHS

INVITATION TO BID Strange BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS But True 2005 HORTON MIRAGE MOBILE HOME for Sale By Samantha Weaver Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Co. Commissioners, Hardee Co., hereinafter • It was French playwright referred to as “County,” at: Albert Guinon who made the Hardee County Purchasing Dept., following sage observation: 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 "There are people who, instead Until 2:00 P.M. on Monday, August 27, 2018 at which of listening to what is being time the bids will be opened and read aloud. Any BIDS said to them, are already listen- received after the time specified will not be accepted. ing to what they are going to Important instructions and specifications regarding re- say themselves." sponses to this Invitation to Bid (the “ITB”) are available • You may not be surprised at 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 or by email- to learn that, according to a ing request to [email protected]. poll conducted by The Associ- BIDS shall be enclosed within a sealed envelope MUST ated Press, Americans hate be marked with the words “BID – MOBILE HOME” math twice as much as any The general scope of work for solicitation: The success- other subject. ful bidder will be responsible for disconnecting and re- • A study published in 2008 moving this mobile home from County property, with showed that the price of a pain said work coordinated and completed in cooperation medication had an effect on its with the Public Works Dept. This removal will include re- efficacy. In the study people moving electrical connections and water/sewer connec- were given placebo pills, some tions from the mobile home. Successful bidder will also at the regular price and some be responsible for obtaining all permits for moving this at a discounted price. Those home and comply with applicable rules and laws. Bid- who paid full price for the ders are encouraged to conduct a site visit to physically medication reported more re- see this unit before bidding, it is located at 620 W. Main lief than those who paid less. Street, Bowling Green, FL 33834. • During Elizabethan times, Questions and inquiries should be directed to Lorie it was customary in England Ayers, Purchasing Director, at lorie.ayers@hard- for a wife to wear her wedding eecounty.net or at 863-773-5014. ring on her thumb. Hardee County reserves the right to: waive informalities • It seems no one can ade- and/or irregularities in any BID, delete any portion of the quately explain the reason why project; extend the project within the limits of the work women tend to strike matches involved which in its judgment is in the best interest of away from themselves, while the County. Bids may be withdrawn prior to the date men tend to strike them toward and time of bid opening. The County reserves the right themselves. to reject any or all bid(s) and may postpone the award Thought for the Day: "It's for a period of time which shall not extend beyond sixty hard to be religious when cer- (60) calendar days from the Bid opening date. tain people are never inciner- ated by bolts of lightning." Russell Melendy, Chairman —Bill Watterson 7:26c (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B5 NOTICE OF TAX FOR All The Clarity You Need SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY My cousin Ross Hendry was stances, the bulls would have the trailer had stood up (to working cows at my Aunt bolted for the opening and avoid drowning). The bull in Ouida’s place. The humidity splashed into the waterhole. the front of the trailer was still The Hardee County School Board will soon consider a measure to con- was 100% and the temperature This, however, was not a nor- happily laying down, now up tinue to impose a 1.500 mill property tax for the capital outlay projects listed was about 98 degrees – a typi- mal day. to his neck in water. All the herein. cal Florida summer day. It was Instead the bulls stayed in bulls seemed relieved. the kind of day that makes a the trailer. They were still hot Waterholes tend to have This tax is in addition to the School Board's proposed tax of 4.819 mills for cowboy pray for shade. At and panting, but at least they muddy bottoms. Aunt Ouida’s operating expenses and is proposed solely at the discretion of the School Aunt Ouida’s pens, there was- had a bit of shade. Dane was no exception. Not only Board. n’t any. They stood out in the hollered. The bulls didn’t had Dane sunk the bulls in the middle of the pasture in the move. Dane whooped. No water, he had sunk the trailer brutal Florida heat. movement. Dane applied the tires in a foot of gooey mud. The capital outlay tax will generate approximately $2,417,995 to be used Black Angus bulls are espe- hot-shot to the bull’s backside. Dane, the trailer, and the bulls for the following projects: cially prone to heatstroke. Even electricity didn’t move were stuck. Bulls are bigger than cows, the bulls. They just bellowed In those pre-cell phone days, CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING and their black hides draw in and resumed panting. there was nothing to do but New fencing at Hilltop Elem. heat from the sunshine and hold it. Three of the Angus MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR bulls were standing in the cor- ner of a pen, laboring for Reimburse the General Fund for costs of maintenance, renovation, and re- breath. Ross, a veterinarian, pair as permitted by Florida Statutes. recognized the warning signs: Replace/ renovate air conditioning chillers, controls, air handlers and the bulls needed to be cooled equipment (Districtwide) off, right away. Replace two air handlers at Hardee Sr. High Cooling off three one-ton Replace main water supply overhead at Zolfo Springs Elem. bulls is not the easiest thing in Dane had been on enough wait until someone came look- the world. You can’t exactly vet calls with his Dad to know ing for him. Sure enough, in Upgrade HVAC controls at Wauchula Elem. and North Wauchula Elem. load them up in the truck and the bulls were still in danger. about 30 minutes Dane’s dad Renovate three communal bathrooms at Zolfo Springs Elem. turn the A/C on full blast. Nor He knew the bulls needed to Ross and Tom, one of the Renovate front office at Wauchula Elem. can you take them home and get in that water and cool off. hands, came riding out. Renovate media center at North Wauchula Elem. let them cool off in your living He also could tell the bulls Ross could see the bulls in Renovate auditorium at Hardee Sr. High room (“Oh give me a home, weren’t moving any time soon. the water and his cattle trailer Renovate student commons block at Hardee Sr. High where the Angus bulls roam As information was assimi- buried in the mud. Hendrys’, a …”). The only way to get the lating in Dane’s brain, a special offshoot of our family, MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES bulls cool was to get them to a thought made its way to his have a number of unique vo- waterhole as soon as possible. frontal cortex: if the bulls cabulary words to express their Purchase two (2) school buses Ross told his son Dane, who wouldn’t go to the water, he feelings at times like these. Purchase one (1) van for Information Technology Dept. is my age, to put those bulls on would make the water come to Ross had started to access Purchase one (1) sport utility vehicle for Information Technology Dept. the trailer and get them to the the bulls. With confidence his vocabulary when Tom Purchase one (1) truck including utility bed and lift for Facilities Dept. waterhole. Dane was about 16 only a 16-year-old can muster, stopped him and said, “Ross, at the time, an age when the Dane got back into the truck now stop and think. The boy NEW AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, COMPUTER AND DEVICE pre-frontal cortex (where deci- and backed the cattle trailer did what he was told to do. HARDWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE NECESSARY sions are made) is not yet ma- down into the water. You told him to get those bulls ture. It’s tricky to know how deep cooled off, and they are. You FOR GAINING ACCESS TO OR ENHANCING THE USE OF ELEC- Whoops, hollers and hot- you should back a trailer with didn’t tell him they had to be TRONIC AND DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT AND RE- shots got the bulls moving, and 6,000 pounds of live beef on it. out of the trailer.” SOURCES, AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCE SOFTWARE Dane got them on the trailer. Dane had to make an al- Ross bit his tongue and Purchase equipment, computer-related equipment, electronic learning de- The bulls had moved all they lowance for the bull in the Dane was eternally grateful to vices and digital classroom equipment (Districtwide) wanted so they did something back of the trailer and the bull Tom. New playground equipment at Bowling Green Elem. unusual: they laid down in the in the front of the trailer. When It did take two tractors to New voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone systems as needed trailer as Dane hauled them to he got the wheels of the trailer haul out the truck and trailer. the waterhole. about three feet under water, The bulls seemed upset to be New smart reach WiFi to download video at Transportation Dept. Dane backed the trailer he felt that was sufficient. leaving their personal pool. New generator and wiring at District Office down to the waterhole, went Dane got out to look and But the bulls lived to breed an- New storage server for Information Technology Dept. back and opened the trailer found his plan had worked: other day. gate. Under normal circum- The two bulls in the back of God knew the greatest clar- PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSUR- ity comes not from a list of in- ANCE NECESSARY TO INSURE THE EDUCATIONAL AND ANCILLARY structions. The greatest clarity PLANTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT comes from being with some- one. That is why God sent Insurance premiums on District facilities NOTICE OF Jesus – to be with us. There is BUDGET HEARING a great phrase in Galatians: “I All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing to be held on July 30, no longer live, but Christ lives 2018, at 5:05 P.M., in the School Board meeting room located at 230 South The Hardee County School Board will soon consider a in me.” Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. budget for fiscal year 2018-19. A public hearing to When you know Jesus, he make a DECISION on the budget AND TAXES will be lives in you. He whispers to held on Monday, July 30, 2018, at 5:05 P.M., in the you in the moment. The clarity A DECISION on the proposed CAPITAL OUTLAY TAXES will be made at School Board meeting room located at 230 South is not from his words, but from this hearing. Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. his presence. 7:26c 7:26c Someday you may be faced with a situation and not know exactly how to deal with it. Access Jesus inside of you. His presence, his peace, will give you all the clarity you need. And yes, it may mean you have to back a load of bulls into the waterhole, even if it is not exactly the way someone else would solve the problem. Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the shallowest of the Great Lakes? 2. HISTORY: Which Old West gunslinger was born with the name Henry McCarty? 3. TELEVISION: What was the name of the family car on "The Munsters"? 4. LITERATURE: How long did it take Tolstoy to write his epic novel "War and Peace"? 5. GENERAL KNOWL- EDGE: Where were the first modern Olympic Winter Games held in 1924? 6. SCIENCE: What colors are mosquitos attracted to? 7. GAMES: How many pieces are in a double-six set of dominoes? 8. U.S. STATES: What is the nickname of the state of Maryland? 9. MOVIES: Which 1978 movie is associated with the cry "toga!"? 10. MEDICAL: What is the common name for the dis- ease varicella? ANSWERS 1. Erie 2. Billy the Kid 3. The Munster Koach 4. Six years 5. Chamonix, France 6. Dark colors 7. 28 8. Old Line State 9. "Animal House" 10. Chickenpox (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

Seat Belt Fact: Rear seated unbuckled passengers are three times more likely to die in a crash than the driver or 7:26c front seat passenger. B6 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 of Hulu is end- always wonderful and always ing, don't get uncomfortable recurring guest Couch Theater Celebrity Extra out your tis- role. sues just yet. *** By Cindy Elavsky The half-hour READERS: I am thrilled to DVD Previews streaming report that it's finally official: Q: Can you tell me what's even more dramatic than ever. dramedy that "Downton Abbey" is definitely By Sam Struckhoff going on with my favorite Co-creator Sarah Gertrude stars Tommy heading to the big screen for a show, "Unreal"? I heard it Shapiro and showrunner Stacy Dewey and feature film! After reporting on DVDs reviewed here are available in stores the week of Feb. 5. has just one more season left. Rukeyser both returned for sea- Michaela Watkins has one the rumors, stirrings and spec- PICKS OF THE WEEK "Little Pink House" (NR) — —Greta Y., via email son four, and new cast mem- more season up its sleeve. And ulations for what seems like "Ready Player One" (PG-13) Ripped from the headlines, al- A: Everyone's favorite real- bers include François Arnaud, breaking from Hulu's normal years, it's finally coming to — Almost 30 years in the fu- though maybe not the front ity-dating-show drama is back Natalie Hall, Meagan Holder tradition of airing one episode fruition. The film will be writ- ture, the real world has de- page, "Little Pink House" fol- — already! While season three and Alejandro Munoz. Con- a week, all eight episodes of ten by series creator Julian Fel- volved into slums. Most lows the case of Susette Kelo just finished its run on Lifetime stance Zimmer returns as direc- season four will drop on July lowes, and as of this writing, residents take refuge in a com- (Catherine Keener), an ordinary at the end of April, the show's tor for one episode, and Shiri 31 for your bingeing pleasure. Hugh Bonneville, Michelle munal virtual reality experience Connecticut paramedic whose fourth and final season is now Appleby directs two episodes, To recap where we left off last Dockery, Dame Maggie Smith, called the OASIS, a wonder- tiny slice of America — a little streaming in its entirety on including the series finale. So season: Alex (played by Elizabeth McGovern, Laura land filled with unlimited pos- pink house with a river view in Hulu. In a move that took a lot buckle up, buttercups, and get Tommy) found out his room- Carmichael, Joanne Froggatt sibility and hidden treats called a working-class area — puts fans by surprise, the show your guilty-pleasure binge on! mate, Rae, is pregnant with his and many more familiar faces Easter Eggs. The creator of this her in the David position to the moved to Hulu and is stream- *** baby after their drunken one- are set to return. Production be- paradise designs a game to Goliath that is big pharma and ing every episode of every sea- Q: My roommate told me night stand. And Val gins later this summer. posthumously award control of the statehouse. Real estate son as I type this, including the that "Casual" has been can- (Michaela) discovered that her Write to Cindy at King Fea- the OASIS to his deserving maven Charlotte Wells (Jeanne eight brand-new episodes of its celed! Please tell me that's daughter, Laura (Tara Lynne tures Weekly Service, 628 Vir- successor. Ty Sheridan plays a Tripplehorn) pilots a plan to last season. While fans had not true. Barr), had decided to move to ginia Drive, Orlando, FL gamer named Wade (aka Parzi- snap up homes for redevelop- held out hope that Hulu might —Vivian I., Seattle Sacramento to live with her 32803; or e-mail her at let- val) who manages, alongside a ment in a run-down area, in- renew the series for additional A: While it's true that the grandmother, played by the [email protected]. cadre of other rogue players, to cluding luxury condos and a seasons, the streaming giant fan favorite and critical darling fabulous Frances Conroy in an (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. capture the leaderboard in pur- new plant for Pfizer, but Kelo is confirmed in mid-July that this suit of the prize. It's chock-a- a holdout. She organizes and would be curtains for "Unreal," block full of 1980s references. petitions her case all the way to and "Everlasting" — the dating Although it's based on the 2010 the Supreme Court. Callum show within the drama — with Ernest Cline novel, director Keith Rennie supports as Kelo's a true-to-the-show wrap-up Inside Hollywood Steven Spielberg made plenty boyfriend and handyman. that is sure to bring out the By Tony Rizzo of changes for the film -- all "The Con Is On" (R) — Har- crazy that we all know and with the author's approval, of riet (Uma Thurman) and Peter love. Scarlett Johansson received Jaeden Lieberher). He currently can course. (Tim Roth) are just a couple of Season four of "Unreal" fol- so much backlash for her deci- Bill Skarsgard re- be seen in the $1 "Operation Red Sea" (NR) sleek and interesting British lows Rachel (Shiri Appleby) sion to play transgender mas- turns as "It." billion wonder — Chinese director Dante con artists who owe a vicious and Quinn (Constance Zim- sage-parlor owner Dante "Tex" Tim Allen's series "Jurassic World: Lam's "Operation Red Sea" fol- gangster (Maggie Q) a ton of mer) as they return to the set Gill in the mob thriller "Rub "Last Man Standing Fallen Kingdom." lows the heroic exploits of the cash and are looking to score of "Everlasting" for an All and Tug" that she has with- (which he produced Goldblum Jiaolong Assault Team, China's their restitution by stealing an Stars-themed season. With for- drawn from the project. Scar- and starred in) ran for was Oscar nomi- special forces brigade. Somali expensive jewel from Peter's mer contestants and a new for- lett is no stranger to six seasons on ABC. nated in 1996 for pirates threaten a cargo ship in ex-wife. The star power is im- mat, this season is poised to be controversy, after playing a Now it's returning, "Little Surprises," the Red Sea, and with Chinese pressive (along with Roth and white-washed Asian character but to Fox, not ABC. a short live action lives at stake, the eight-person Thurman, there's Crispin in "Ghost in the Shell" (2017), Coincidentally, 20th film he directed, strike force must swoop in and Glover, Stephen Fry, Parker which didn't do well at the box Century Fox pro- with Julie Harris save the day. Then, as civil war Posey, Sofia Vergara and Alice Top 10 office. Ironically, it would've duces the show. However, and Rod Steiger. 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED WARNING THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 29th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate 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:

CERTIFICATE NO.: 1318 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cunningham, Trustee

Description of Property: Parcel ID Number: 34-34-27-0000-50050-0000 600 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL LESS NW1/4 OF NW1/4 PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE OR 228 P 790

SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD.

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

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- der on August 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Victoria L. Rogers Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Tax Deed File: 252018TD008XXXX 7:26-8:9c Date: 07/23/2018

Ad No.: 1 7:26-8:16c July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B7 EYE SPY Kovels Antiques By Terry & Kim Kovel & Collecting

CHINESE PORCELAIN standing on the vase. One has a realistic decorations of flowers Chinese porcelains are ruyi scepter; the others are or perhaps Indian portraits, among the hardest for an aver- helping each other to the top. Cranch's work sells quickly. A age collector to identify and The famille rose decoration 6 3/4-inch-high Cranch jug date. They have been made for could be several hundred years sold recently for $1,610. It was centuries, and it is considered a old or new. The color and decorated with scenes and the tribute — not an attempt to fool clever three-dimensional fig- words of the poem "Three Wise a customer — to copy a piece ures helped the vase sell for Men of Gotham Went to Sea in perfectly, including the original $1,476, its decorative value. If a Bowl." mark. Unfortunately, today it were 300 years old, it would there also are some who delib- sell for much more. CURRENT PRICES erately make and sell excellent *** Toy bubble pipe, figural copies of antiques. The pic- Q: My Rookwood mug is bowl, "Popeye" head, smoking tured vase is named "Five old, dated 1884. It is covered a pipe, sailor hat, curved stem, Boys." It is a piece of "famille with line drawings of what white plastic and paint, 1950, 6 rose" porcelain and has a six- look like comic book figures. inches, $20. character mark on the bottom. The name Cranch is in block Advertising sack, "American The boys are climbing or letters, and the usual Rook- Lady Self-Rising Flour," wood marks also are on the Amelia Earhart profile, mat bottom. It is yellowish-white and frame, c. 1935, 24 x 17 with black lines. Who is inches, $165. Cranch? Cigar humidor, mahogany, A: E.P. Cranch was a lawyer doghouse shape, roof lifts in Cincinnati who also was open, brass hinges, 20 com- working for the Rookwood partment cigar storage, bun AERIAL PHOTO BY MICHAEL GILLISPIE pottery from its beginning, as feet, 1800s, 8 x 10 inches, The classic road-trip time killing and filling game of “I Spy” takes on new meaning well as a poet, a storyteller and $280. for a pilot out on an early-morning flight over Hardee County. Here, pilot and pho- an artist. Cranch used the Gossip bench, mahogany, tographer Michael Gillispie comes across an accident at Seven-Mile Point east of words and often humorous pic- upholstered, sleigh-back chair Wauchula. Though a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser can be spotted on scene, ap- tures of activities described in with telephone table, carved parently the motoring mishap did not meet the FHP’s “minimum standards for a ballads and folklore. He re- lyre design, splay legs, c. 1945, press release,” as no reports were available by press time. membered a ballad sung to him 32 x 37 inches, $520. by Noah Webster's nephew 50 TIP: You can wash an iron years earlier and wrote it down pot by hand with dish deter- and illustrated it. Cranch seems gent. When iron pans were first To Your Good Health best-known for his Rookwood used, soap was made with lye By Keith Roach, M.D. pieces decorated with the and it washed the seasoning off An examination of the bottom of Uncle Remus stories. His art the pan. Re-season with a few DEAR DR. ROACH: In B: Border — the border in a didn't follow the advice, how the vase may show some clues to appears on beer mugs, pitchers, drops of vegetable oil, then the age. Many modern copies of 1976, I had a mole on my melanoma is often irregular, will this affect his health? old vases have glazed, rather than jugs, plates, bottles and vases, wipe again. right calf about the size of a not a near-circle; —V.B. unglazed, foot rims. This modern most made in the 1880s. Al- For more collecting news, tips pencil eraser. A biopsy C: Color — melanomas ANSWER: We don't nor- vase is worth almost $1,500 just though they are very different and resources, visit www.Ko- showed it to be melanoma, usually are not a uniform color, mally have people stay home because it is so attractive and in style than most early Rook- vels.com. and they thought they had re- like most benign lesions. Some for long periods of time after clever. wood, with colored glazes and (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. moved all of the cancer, but areas are light brown, others placement of stents, so I was they did another surgery to brown-black, others red or surprised to hear that he was be sure that I was cancer- pale; "ordered" (I almost never free. I am a natural redhead D: Diameter — greater than "order," only recommend, and never sunbathed or used 6 millimeters, the eraser on a more or less strongly) to stay a tanning bed. It has been 38 standard pencil; home. years, and I am still cancer- E: Enlargement or Evolu- My experience is that after Heartland! free. 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If you have lost a Livestock Rentals, Commercial cian • Experienced Boatman • Lost/Found pet or are looking for a new one, Deckhand for local dredging the City of Wauchula invites you Lost & Found Services company with several years of to come and see if you can find HOME CARE FOR ELDERLY; Dr. work with projects at Mosaic. the pet you’re looking for. The appontments, shopping, er- Miscellaneous Wanted MSHA training a plus. Must pass HAVE YOU LOST A PET? Con- Wauchula Animal Control is lo- rands, companionship, 863-832- background/drug test. EOE/ tact animal control in Bowling cated at 685 Airport Road. 6643. 7:26p Motorcycles Yard Sales DFW. Contact by email: Green at 863-375-2255 to see if Please call 863-773-3265 for I, JOE, WILL PICKUP for FREE [email protected] 813- we have your cat or dog. We more information. tfc-dh old stoves, refrigerators, mi- 634-2517 7:19-8:9c also have pets for adoption. ATTENTION! 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Santana Nancy Craft Monday – Thursday • 6:30 am – 4:30 pm 863-245-1758 863-832-0370 cl7:26c cl7:19,26c cl6:14c July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B9 Bad Girl, Good Guy: Touching Stories – – A couple of touching stories His reward for stopping the spouses are unlikely to dismiss THE CLASSIFIEDS made headlines in America a theft of a firearm and ammo as “just part of the job.” few weeks ago. from his employer? Crouch There is some debate over Services Services Yard Sales One involved America’s was fired. who initiated this playful dis- most famous ... uh ... exotic The company said he vio- play of affection, which may dancer, whose name is more lated a company policy by explain why multiple vice cops *** ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8 am - ?, famous than, say, any member “placing (his) hands on a cus- were assigned to witness the NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and 843 4th St. E., Zolfo Springs. of the president’s cabinet. tomer.” violation. TROUBLE? CALL Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 7:26p For all the publicity the My prediction: Crouch will Stormy was taken to the ULLRICH’S PITCHER PUMP Section 10 Paragraph D require FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8 am - ?, story got, there is still some de- end up back in a managerial slammer. For complete well, sales, all ads for any construction-re- 713 Oak Forest Drive, Wauchula. bate over who was the touchor position in retailing, with his Her lawyer alleged that the service and installation, lated service to carry the con- Everything must go! 7:26p and who was the touchee. former employer or another charges were, to coin a phrase, call 863-773-6448. tractor’s licence number. tfc-dh SATURDAY, 8 am - 3 pm, 3466 S. 7:18tfc The other involved the assis- company. trumped up. Hickory Street, Zolfo Springs. tant manager of a Tallahassee He is the good guy in this A few hours later, the prose- THE WAUCHULA LIONS CLUB 7:26p Wanted area sporting goods store, tale. cutor dismissed the charges, collects NOT broken prescrip- FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8-?, 3416 tion eyeglasses, cases and sun- S. Hickory Street, Zolfo Springs, whose touching behavior is Okay, shift focus to the because one element of proof glasses. Please drop off at 735 FL. 7:26p further proof that no good deed Sirens Gentlemen’s Club in is that the violator must make N. 6th Ave. tfc-dh I AM WANTING TO FIND agricul- goes unpunished. DO YOU HAVE a problem with tural security employment with a Okay, I know you’ll follow drugs? Narcotics Anonymous house furnished. Orin Tomlin- • The Nile Crocodile can hold this treatise to find out what I meets Monday, Thursday and son, P.O. Box 46, Loughman, FL its breath underwater for up to Friday night 7:00 p.m. at First have to say about Stormy 33856-0046. Phone 863-424- two hours while waiting for United Methodist Church, at the 5831. 7:26-8:2p Daniels and our boys (and corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., prey. girls) in blue. Wauchula. tfc-dh So let’s start with the saga of IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob- Dean Crouch, assistant man- lem? Call Alcoholics Anony- ager of an Academy Sports mous in Hardee county at store near Tallahassee, as re- Columbus, Ohio. “regular appearances at this es- 863-781-6414. Several weekly Looking to sell, rent or hire? meetings. tfc-dh ported by the Tallahassee De- Stormy Daniels, America’s tablishment.” Stormy was the CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE IS mocrat. stripper laureate, made an ap- guest du jour, not a regular Alerted to the theft of a .40 pearance at the venue, a per- performer. • The largest snowflake ever TUESDAY AT NOON recorded reportedly measured caliber pistol and ammunition formance witnessed by an If that’s not putting out the 15 inches across. occurring at the store, Crouch unspecified number of Colum- welcome mat for a guest, I grabbed the alleged thief, bus police vice squad mem- don’t know what is. thwarting the theft and leading bers, both male and female, My prediction: this story, to the arrest of Jason White. who were on hand for the oc- though of no consequence to Police said that in addition casion. the future of the republic, is Commercial Business: to his theft from Academy Multiple news accounts re- too good to go away. We know your BUSINESS means everything to you. It’s also important to us. As an owner of a Sports, White had stolen two port that Stormy and three S. L. Frisbie is retired. He growing business, you face tough challenges every pistols from a Tallahassee members of the vice squad spent three years as a police day. Make sure your business is adequately pro- pawn shop earlier the same made contact with each other reporter at the Tallahassee De- tected today and tomorrow with our commercial day. on stage in a manner that their mocrat while attending FSU. business products including, general liability-com- He never covered a story mercial auto-workers compensation-small group about a store manager being health insurance. fired for stopping a theft, or a Call us today for a free policy review and quote. porn star being arrested for in- 863-773-4101 teraction with vice squad offi- cers, whom he numbered Stephanie Tyler If You See Something among his friends. He did cover the infancy of the Amer- 863-773-4101 ican Civil Rights Movement. 204 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula, 33873 cl7:26c Say Something Report Suspicious Activity Gas Prices Trickling 1 (855) Fla Safe Lower Gas prices declined for the 1(855)3527233 ninth consecutive day on Sun- day. Florida’s price at the pumps Everything We Touch Turns To old dropped five cents during the $ past week. The average was Michelle Williamson $2.75 per gallon. Broker Still, Sunday's state average [email protected] came in 3.5 cents more than a Hill’s Auto World month ago and 55 cents more than this time last year. The national average de- clined four cents during the Brandi Long Erica Bautista past week. Sunday's average of Real Estate Agent Sales Associate $2.84 per gallon is two cents 863-990-7256 863-244-1957 [email protected] [email protected] less than a month ago, yet re- Dan Sandra Jimmy mains 56 cents more than last 735-0188 375-4441 year. 3505 US HWY 17 S 4205 US HWY 17 N "Oil prices averaged $3-$5 ZOLFO SPRINGS BOWLING GREEN cl5:10tfc less than the previous three $227,500 weeks, allowing gas prices to lose value," said Mark Jenkins of AAA/The Auto Club Group. "Although prices are lower, there is still volatility at the pump as gasoline demand REVELL AUTO SALES remains high during the sum- mer driving season and global Summer Clearance supply concerns persist." Down Payments Market prices were mixed last week due to higher oil pro- As Low as $500 down duction and supplies versus 559 Bost Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873 lower gasoline stocks in the THIS BREATHTAKING 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME 2.5+/- ACRES OFFERS THE face of strong demand. 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GET ON BOARD! GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

COURTESY PHOTOS July 26, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the mar- riage of Bess Allen to James Stallings. The couple met in January 1965 at Stetson University in DeLand, where they were both students and eventual graduates. A na- tive of Hardee County, she is the daughter of the late COURTESY PHOTOS Reynolds and Eleanor Beeson Allen, and he is the son All hands were on deck last week as Oak Grove Baptist Church hosted a daily average of 60 children for its Va- of the late Dr. J. Earl and Ruth Stallings. Dr. Stallings cation Bible School. With the theme “Shipwrecked: Jesus Rescues,” the children enjoyed a nautical setting for performed the wedding ceremony with the assistance spiritual study and charitable competition. In all, they raised $755.33 for the Florida Baptist Children’s Home of the Rev. Felts Dent, pastor at that time of the First and collected 175 rolls of paper towels for the Hardee Help Center and 330 bars of soap for the Christmas Baptist Church of Wauchula. The couple returned to Shoebox project. The winners, accumulating 36,726 points, were the kindergartners. A sampling of shipmates live in Hardee County in 1977, where they currently re- is shown above. Below (left) is Amy Harper, executive director of the Hardee Help Center, with the paper-towel side. Their children are Jay Stallings and wife Lisa of donation. Below (right) are (from left) Hank Baker, student minister; Susan Smith, Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Las Vegas, Nev., and Meredith Beeson Stallings Bolin- Shoebox Sisters leader; and the Rev. Jim Davis, pastor at Oak Grove. ski and husband Brandon, who have given them three grandchildren: Madeline Eleanor, Thomas Cohen and Eden Claire, all of Atlanta, Ga. The couple are celebrat- ing with year-long travels revisiting old memories and making new ones.

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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY Brent Sellers, professor and associate center director for the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center at 3401 Experiment Station in Ona, spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Tuesday, July 3, at the Java Cafe. He specializes in pas- ture and rangeland weeds research. The mission is to provide science-based in- formation to address the challenges affecting owners and managers of grazinglands. The vision is to be the worldwide leader in research and education impacting tropical and subtropical grazinglands. Other officials there include John Arthington, professor and center director; Raoul Boughton, assistant professor, wildlife, ecology and conservation; Philipe Moriel, assistant professor, beef cattle management; Chris Prevatt, regional specialized agent II, beef cattle and forage economics; Maria Silveira, associate professor, soil and water science; and Joao Vendramini, associate professor, forage management. In photo from left are Roy Petteway, James Braddock, Brent Sellers and club president Noey Flores.

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Surplus Food scheduled a Local Mitiga- $8. Several items will be raf- tion Strategy meeting for fled off during the Given To Needy today (Thursday) at 1:30 fundraiser as well. U.S. Department of Agri- p.m. The purpose of the You can pick up your culture surplus food will be session is to discuss, up- plate of barbecue chicken distributed to the needy of date and prioritize projects or pork plus two sides this the community this Satur- to reduce the human, envi- Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at day at New Jerusalem ronmental and economic the Moose Lodge, 117 King Church of God, 1514 Lin- costs of disasters. Road in Wauchula. coln St., Wauchula. The meeting is open to Food will be given out the public. It will be held at from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A the Hardee County Emer- ATTENTION one-page eligibility form will gency Operations Center, be available on site for all 404 W. Orange St. in SUBSCRIBERS new applicants. For further Wauchula. If you are moving or information, call Juanita changing your address, Wright at 781-0982. BBQ Fundraiser please let our subscrip- This Saturday tion department know Hardee EOC as soon as possible so Tickets for a fundraiser to Hosts Meeting your service will not be benefit a local burn victim delayed. Hardee County Emer- are now on sale at the gency Management has Wauchula Moose Lodge for 863-773-3255 soc7:19,26c July 26, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B11 – HARDEE LIVING – Fort Green News 4-City News By Rilla Cooper By Henrietta Benson 773-6710 448-6737

Greetings from Fort Green! a supervisor, running his own jobs with a these and others you may know about. Thanks to Chandra Rivers Life at the Church of Christ, The paper this week is dated July 26, big company that built hospitals and park- Special thanks were given to Kari Brin- who sponsors the Shoe Angel 4200 Fifth Ave. S., St. Peters- and that was the date for my older ing garages, Seaco Construction. One of son for helping Terri Miller with the youth Association by giving away burg. brother’s birthday. He would have turned the unbelievable parts of his career, he lock-in on the 20th. This is always a fun new shoes to children. She was Heartfelt sympathy to 83, but his final journey came when he was a high school dropout. job but you are worn out the next day. at First Baptist Church in Ruben “Junior” Long and fam- was 45. You always miss them and think Geraldine Floyd was proud of the Our sincere sympathy is extended to Bowling Green during the ily in the home-going of Jane more about them on birthdays, special photo of her granddaughter in last week’s the family of Jane Long on her untimely Back to School Bash on Satur- Long on Friday. Memorial events, etc. paper, announcing her engagement. final journey. She was very young in my day. service was Wednesday with a There is a special event coming to Fort Geraldine is in our Sunday School class. book, and will be sincerely missed. Hearts are heavy here in home-going celebration at Green Baptist but who it is for is a secret Todd and Donnie Silverman were vis- I am requesting special prayer for my Bowling Green due to too First Baptist Church of Bowl- so I can’t tell you all the details, but I feel itors with Avis Sasser last week. Sherman grandson, T.K. Hogenauer. He is in the much recently happening: ing Green. Jane will be missed sure the names will be released closer to and I went in town last Friday to visit with Navy and stationed in Washington State, home-going, death and sick- dearly. the big event. Now, just mark your calen- them and they left on Saturday morning. but the other night he and his son were ness. The memorial balloon re- dar for Saturday, Aug. 25. There will be It is always good to see them. playing and somehow his son’s fingernail Do keep in prayer: Belinda lease in memory of Eddie Dai- our traditional chicken-and-dumplings Several of us went to Tim Casey’s sis- cut his eye and he is in serious condition. E. Crosby in Winter Haven, quan Grant was Friday meal when we have a fundraiser, with ter’s memorial last Saturday. Alice Faye Our sympathy is extended to the family Charlie Robinson at Florida evening. The release of bal- green beans, roll, peach cobbler and drink, Moye and Carmen Durrance went on over of Joan Dunn on the death of her nephew, Hospital Wauchula, Ms. M. loons was at the entrance of the from 4:30 to 5:30 for only $7. It will be to Moffitt to visit with Diane Autry. She Jim. Shine, Walter Daniels, Jessie Azalea Apartments, 121 Pleas- followed by the Gulf State Quartet with a must remain in the hospital until they Brianna Waters presented the colors at E. Belcher and all shut-ins. ant St., Bowling Green. Me- gospel sing at 6. The fundraiser is for a complete the round of drugs. I heard at the rodeo in Wauchula last Saturday. Jay- Just received the news: morial service was Saturday at member with severe heart problems. Sure church that her daughter, Andrea Autry den, Ashley and Drew Keene’s youngest, Please pray for Joe Jones and Robarts Garden Chapel in hope to see you there! Brown is also suffering with cancer. had never been to a rodeo and he went Bruce Durrance. Wauchula. Eddie would have I visited Mary Samuels last week and Susan Harrison Cartwright broke her hip. with Brody and had a good time. Probably Deepest sympathy to the been a senior student at Hardee turned out the date was her birthday! She Bruce Durrance had three heart bypasses better because he knew Brianna! McLeods and family in Senior High School. He will be had some beautiful purple flowers in a last Saturday. Tim Cowart no longer has We are getting our big old oak tree cut Wauchula, and to Mae Farley missed by family and friends. lovely white vase with some purple deco- any appetite and does not even want any down. If it should have a problem and and family in Lakeland during Charlie Benson of Bartow rations on it. There were birthday balloons water. blow the way it is leaning, we would have the news of their dear loved visited Wednesday- Saturday and cards on the chest. Her room was very On a happy note, Gloria Dupree is out severe damage to our home. I feel sure it one, Johnesia Jabrea Simmons, with grandmother Chiquita festive, and she said her husband, Donald, of ICU and doing well. Pat Walker was is well over 200 to 300 years old, and sure who passed away last Friday Daniels and family. had just left. anticipating surgery on Monday. Joe hate to see it go. We are saving one limb July 13, in St. Petersburg. Dr. Rev. G.I. Bradley was I was sure happy to read the article Gicker’s niece was in a serious head-on that the swing and the fern are hanging on. Viewing will be this Friday, 6- the guest speaker at the ETM about Donald Earl Albritton turning 80 collision in Alabama last week. Traci I read with interest that only one can- 8 p.m. Service is Saturday at Church Anniversary on Sun- and his work record. I feel sure that Nickels is having problems and Tracy didate for judge pays property tax for 11 a.m. with Celebration of day. nowhere but in America can a person Powell is still suffering with his heart Hardee County. Where does the money begin a job as a laborer and end up as the problems. come from to pay the judges? The politi- purchasing manager. They announced that Randy and Mary cal contests are heating up now and it is Letter To The Editor My younger brother was hitchhiking Perry are on the slow road to complete re- interesting the new names that are pop- one time and a man picked him up and of- covery for Randy. Jack Eason is back in ping up. fered him a job digging ditches, and he the Orlando hospital, or that was my last Don’t forget the big birthday party this Roxie Bentley Writes took it and dug the best ditches! The boss report. I have not heard how Toolie Sunday from 2 to 4 for Dr. Elver Hodges noticed, and my brother’s background Roberts is doing. Bobbie Thornton is an- at the First Methodist Church in About Traffic Mishap was in building. My dad had been a con- ticipating a heart transplant on Monday. Wauchula. tractor all his life and my brother was used Alberta Heine had some stents but is re- Please pray for each other and our na- Dear Editor: lances, and all the others who to reading blueprints, etc. He ended up as covering nicely. Please pray for all of tion. This story today is a true one had come up asked me if I was but is quite different from what all right, if I could get out of I have been writing. my car. I had to go to CVS to pick I got out of the car, held on DON’T BE A VICTIM, up some necessary items. to my chest, and I was asked if Don’t Be Left Out! BE A SURVIVOR ABOUT... There were two of us females I was hurt. I said, "You want to Letters To who got to the door of CVS at fight?" and balled up both HARDEE LIVING RAPE CRISIS LINE the same time. I told her she fists. They said, "She's OK. The Editor should go in ahead of me be- She's full of spunk." DEADLINE IS 1 (888) 956 7273 The Herald-Advocate cause she was "Jesus" (she was By this time some of the or welcomes letters to the ed- wearing a T-shirt that had ladies took me (led me) over to THURSDAY AT 5 PM itor on matters of public in- "Jesus" printed on it). the Joe L. Davis building and 863-413-2707 terest. Letters should be She went her way with a tried to get me to drink some brief, and must be written laugh, and I did the same. I got water, but I did not want any- in good taste and include the items I needed and went on thing. Kenny Lambert made the writer’s full name, ad- out, happy as a jaybird, got in sure I was all right as well as a dress and daytime tele- phone number for "Goldy Locks" (my car), drove lady who was directly behind Nicholas’ Family Restaurant verification. out on Bay Street, headed for me when the calamity oc- Letters must be received the light at Highway 17, and curred. 615 Hwy. 17 North • Wauchula • 773-2333 by 5 p.m. on Monday to be had to sit and wait because the There was another wreck considered for that week’s light was red. that had happened in the same Summer Hours edition. Submissions There was a black-colored area before mine and the should be typed or legibly pickup in front of me waiting young man's accident. 7am - 2pm (Closed Mondays) written. Send letters to: for the light to change. It made Kenny Lambert called my Letters to the Editor, The a left-handed turn as if it were minister, Mrs. Daniele Upton, Serving Breakfast & Lunch Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box going to Zolfo Springs. I and told her about my acci- 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. edged up, looking both ways dent. She was there in "nothing ✦Dinner Menu Returns Friday, Sept. 7✦ Fax to (863) 773-0657. even though the light was flat" and took me to Mrs. Flo- soc7:26c green. I was going west on rence Heath's and her daughter Bay Street and was almost Tracey. I was with them for across when BAM! My car several hours. began turning to the left and Finally I called Kim Reas at stopped! The Herald-Advocate and told I said to myself, NO! This her why I had not picked up Seventh-day Adventist Church can't be! But "by cracky" it the newspaper. They had been was me. My car was not run- wondering what had happened 440 Carlton Street, Wauchula Florida ning. My car was dead in its to me because I pick up a few tracks. and deliver them to friends. A young good-looking guy I made a point after I got Invites You To Hear jumped out of his vehicle to home from the Heaths to call see if I was all right. About that those I deliver the papers to time someone yelled to him to and tell the reason I was late. go back to his car because it Kim Reas brought the papers was still rolling. He was so to me so I could get the papers Roy & Amy Pauley upset he forgot his car was still to my friends. running. He rushed back to his I don't know what I would car and stopped it before it do if it were not for my friends. could do any more damage. The main friend ... what a A Ministry of Music and Spoken Word The young man came run- friend we have in Jesus! ning back to me to see if I was I hope the young man is "A- all right. I could not roll my OK." I'm sorry I'm not his age window down and could not or he isn't my age. He was open the car door. By this time good-looking and so very con- there were a number of inter- cerned about me. ested observers who wanted to You folks go get your burg- Saturday Morning help. ers from Burger King. You The Wauchula Police might see him there. ladies, those big red ambu- This is Roxie Bentley, your (Sabbath) lances (I called them big red True Story writer. trucks) were there. The police Roxie Bentley, age 91 ladies, the men from the ambu- Wauchula July 28 at 11:00 a.m.

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ess & m Be Jim The Public Is Cordially Invited To Attend soc7:26p soc7:26p B12 The Herald-Advocate, July 26, 2018 Letter To The Editor Decades Ona Mine Will Be Bad What were Hardee Countians $40,000 for remodeling and choice of Heavy Western beef Long-Term For Hardee thinking and talking about in $10,000 for furnishings. such as T-bone, sirloin, club or the 1960s, or maybe the ’30s? –––––– boneless rib for just 99 cents Dear Editor: Ona mine up for rezone and warned. Exactly, what have we Each issue, we will revisit that Downtown Deals: “Shop per pound. You can also get a July 10 was a deplorable day permitting NOW. Not in the done? corresponding week and year downtown with your home- five-pound package of ground for Hardee County when Com- past! Not by other commis- The only sign of strength in a decade past, using old town merchants. They’re your beef $1.99. Beef, chicken or missioners unanimously ap- sioners! Not by the landown- and guts came from Ralf Arce copies of The Florida Advo- neighbors and they appreciate turkey meat pies are 89 cents proved another 23,000 acres to ers who sold their land! of the Planning and Zoning cate, the Hardee County Her- your business. They really do!” for five eight-ounce packages. be mined and altered forever. The land was zoned agricul- Board. ald, or The Herald-Advocate. This advertisement provides Get your choice of Grade A This was another blow to the ture when purchased. Com- He was the only one to vote This week, the decade of … coupons from downtown chicken fryers — thighs, future of the county and the missioner Birge stated, “The against approval of the Ona shops in Wauchula including breasts or drumsticks — for 49 citizens who live in it. train left the station years ago” mine as proposed. He was con- The ‘60s three cans of Pillsbury biscuits cents a pound. I attended the hearing which and that they “can’t control the cerned about the future for the for 10 cents from Crews mar- –––––– July 25, 1968 included the rezoning and per- train now!” If the commission residents and the 30-year ket, a $49.95 gas water heater Home Savings: “Very spe- mitting of the massive Ona can’t control the industrial hands-off commitment by the from Coker Fuel, and $2 can- cial Italian Provincial at a very Payneless Break: The col- mine, alternative setbacks, re- plague that is spreading county. He told the commis- vas shoes from Dad & Lad special price.” Jaudon’s Stores lapse of a phosphate dam re- zone of two other sections of through the county, who can? sioners that they had the power Shop. Eaton’s Department for Homes has a new bedroom sulted in little damage as older mines as well as the land Might as well have those to change things. Store has a coupon, too, as do set that contains “all the im- Paynes Creek rose and flowed development and economic Mosaic suits in the commis- If only they had had the Western Auto, The Red Apple, pressive details and size of fine over some roads and bridges. development agreements … an sion chairs and call it Mosaic courage to do so. Rutland Radio & TV and Discoloration of the water incredibly immense agenda. County. They have their name more. There’s also a special showed evidence of typical The citizen turnout was is on everything anyway. The Nancy Armstrong $26.36 sale on Poppytrail phosphate pollution, but Fish meager. Was it the result of responsibility of this permit- Ona china at R.H. Herr, Jeweler. Commission officials said hopelessness, fear or apathy? ting rests squarely on the –––––– there were no fish killed, There were some of us from shoulders of Commissioner Meat & More: The A&P which could have been caused Hardee county as well as other Sue Birge, Colon Lambert, grocery store has some tasty Flash by suffocation through clogged counties impacted by mining Russell Melendy, Rick Knight deals, especially for meat. Your gills by mud and slime. that took their allotted three and Mike Thompson. Back –––––– minutes to raise questions that Mining has been going on Court Budget: Hardee they felt were left unanswered for decades in Hardee County. By Chris Richcreek County commissioners met for by the highly polished industry What are the benefits to the av- a budget hearing as several re- presentation. erage county resident? No 1. Who released "I've Got quests were made. One of Questions about noise, dust, wonder people are leaving this to Use My Imagination," and those requests came from Ben light, traffic, mining through county. when? Coker, clerk of the board, for creeks, toxic reagents, water Bill Lambert was inter- 2. Name the artist who was Italian styling. Everything says an increase of three-tenths of a contamination, self-monitor- viewed by the Charlotte Sun first to release "It Might as luxury except the very low mill to remodel the old court- ing, possible breaches, long- on July 22. He stated that agri- Well Rain Until September." price!” The $299 set includes a room. The millage, in addition term health effects, cultural activity of mined lands 3. Who's got electric boots triple dresser, mirror, five- to remaining money from the devaluation of property values, are greatly reduced even after and a mohair suit? drawer chest and panel head- current budget and state ciga- etc., as much as the three min- reclamation and that some- 4. What band had a debut board. A night table costs rette tax, could provide about utes would allow. body needs to look at the pro- single titled "Walkin' on the extra. The County Commission ductivity of pre-mining and Sun"? laid the blame on past commis- post-mining lands. 5. Name the song that con- sioners who approved mining You would have thought this tains this lyric: "I've been in years ago. And as Commis- should have already been done love so many times, Thought I CDBG Second Public Hearing Notice knew the score, But now sioner Thompson commented, prior to another mass permit- Hardee BCC plans to apply to the FL Dept of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for a FFY “Things change.” These were ting. And “Don’t wait until you've treated me so wrong, I can't take anymore." 2017 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $750,000 in the decisions made many years mining is done and have a Housing Rehabilitation category. The activities, dollar amounts & estimated percent- ago. knee-jerk reaction and say, Oh, age of benefit to low-and-moderate-income persons are: THIS was a decision for the what have we done?” Lambert ANSWERS 1. Gladys Knight & the Activity Name CDBG Funding LMI Benefit Pips, in 1973. It's been covered Administration $112,500 NA by others, including Joe Housing Rehabilitation $630,750 100% Cocker and Bobby Bland. Temporary Relocation $ 6,750 100% 2. Songwriter Carole King, in 1962. She'd written the song The BCC plans to rehabilitate or demolish & replace at least 11 very low, low-and- for Bobby Vee, but released it moderate-income homes within the unincorporated areas that do not meet current herself instead — it was her building code standards. BCC will accept applications for assistance from qualified first success. Vee recorded it homeowners if grant funding is received. the following year. The BCC does not expect that anyone will be permanently displaced as a result of 3. Bennie, the leader of the CDBG-funded activities. If any persons are displaced as a result of planned activities, band Bennie and the Jets, the BCC will assist them as described in the County’s anti-displacement and relocation song by Elton John. He didn't policy, which is available at Office of Community Development (OCD). want the song to be released as A Public Hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the application a single — he considered the will be held at OCD, 412 W. Orange St., Rm 201, Wauchula, on Tuesday, July 31, song "odd." 2018 at 3:00 pm. A draft copy of the application will also be available for review during 4. Smash Mouth, in 1997. normal business hours in OCD. Persons wanting to submit written comments on the 5. "I'll Never Fall in Love application should send them by email to Janet Gilliard Again." The song was written [email protected] or by mail to 412 W. Orange St., Rm 201, Wauchula, for the musical "Promises, FL 33873 no later than 4:00 pm on August 6, 2018. Promises" in 1968. A number A copy of the final application will be available for review in OCD no later than August of artists covered the song, in- 9, 2018. The application will be submitted to DEO on or before August 13, 2018. To cluding Dionne Warwick, obtain additional information concerning the application and the public hearing, con- Bobby Gentry and Johnny tact Gilliard at (863)773-6349 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Mathis. The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped accessible location. Pursuant (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. to provisions of Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accom- modations to participate in the hearing is asked to advise OCD at least three days be- Herald-AdvocateThe fore the hearing by contacting Gilliard at (863)773-6349. If you are hearing or speech Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage impaired, please contact OCD using the FL Relay Service, 1(800) 955-8771(TDD) or 7:19-8:2p PRINTERS PUBLISHERS 1(800) 955-8770(Voice). Any non-English speaking person wishing to attend should Telephone (863) 773-3255 contact Gilliard at least three days prior to hearing and an interpreter will be provided. www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 7:26c NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED WARNING GATOR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY REFRIGERATION & ICE MACHINES WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST. THINK GREEN SAVE ENERGY SAVE MONEY The property will be sold at a public auction on the 8th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). 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