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120th Year No. 39 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 93¢ Plus 7¢ Sales Tax Thursday, August 20, 2020 Crawford Wins Sheriff’s Primary; County Commissioners Ousted By TOM STAIK ald-Advocate by phone on Tuesday evening. “I votes, earning 17.16 percent of the vote. eral election in November. Of The Herald-Advocate am excited for the job at hand. I will represent In fourth place was John M. Eason, Chief of Vincent “Vent” M. Crawford is the Republi- the county as I have stated and I am going to the Wauchula Police Department, with 14.45 County Commission can nominee in the race to become the next rest about a day and be ready for a tough race percent of the vote after earning 443 votes. Incumbents Ousted high sheriff of Hardee County. in November.” In last place was Capt. Brett Dowden of the If Tuesday night’s election figures hold once Crawford, a retired trooper with the Florida Second in the race was Maj. Paul ‘Eddie’ Bowling Green Police Department, who took provisional ballots are tallied, it appears there Highway Patrol, took 952 votes to take 31.05 Davis of the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office 7.11 percent of the vote with 218 votes in his will be three women serving on the Hardee of the vote in the five-way race. who took 927 votes to earn 30.23 percent of the favor. County Board of County Commissioners. “I am just thankful for the individuals that vote. Davis ran with the endorsement of Sheriff There were 3,066 votes cast in the race. The closest race of the night saw Sandra went out and voted and that the race stayed pre- Arnold Lanier. Crawford will face Kevin T. White, who is “Sandy” Kay Meeks defeat incumbent Colon dominantly positive,” Crawford told The Her- Rosie Wendell was in third place with 526 running under no party affiliation, in the gen- See ELECTION A3 Mailings Linked To Same PACs By TOM STAIK Of The Herald-Advocate A mailer attacking candidate Dick Daggett is linked to a cadre of Political Action Com- mittees controlled by a Jensen Beach businessman. The mailer was delivered to homes in Hardee County be- ginning last Wednesday – after publication of last week’s edi- tion of The Herald-Advocate. Daggett, a candidate for the District 2 seat of The School Board of Hardee County, re- sponded to the mailer on social media. “These mailings are inaccu- rate and misleading,” Daggett Marcus Conerly, of Wauchula, stars as Addams Family patriarch ‘Gomez Marcus Conerly as ‘Gomez Ad- noted on his personal Facebook Addams’ in the Highlands Lakeside Theater production of Addams Fam- dams’ with Jennifer Westergom account. ily: A New Musical Comedy’ opening Friday. as ‘Morticia Addams.’ Leadership For Florida's Fu- ture, a political action commit- tee that is listed as paying for the attack mailing on Daggett, is addressed at 2055 NW Dia- Wauchula Man Steps Into The mond Creek Way, Jensen Beach. By TOM STAIK Chairman of the Leadership Of The Herald-Advocate for Florida's Future PAC is He sings. He dances. He acts. Michael Millner. Marcus Conerly is the classic definition DARKNESS The PAC, according to on- line financial reports with the of a theatrical triple threat. Florida Division of Elections, Conerly’s lyrical prowess, youthful “Gomez is the patriarch of the Addams spent $484,000 with Strategic charm, and sure-footed energy are the family. He is the husband to Morticia and Management LLC since its es- tablishment in 2015. centerpiece of Highlands Lakeside The- the father to Wednesday and Pugsley. For Millner is the brother of atre’s darkly-funny, fast-paced, musical all his family's creepiness, he's really just David Millner, who along with production of “Addams Family: A New Mu- a father and husband who would do any- Anthony Pedicini, manage sical Comedy”. thing to make his family happy,” Conerly Strategic Image Management, said. a “one-stop shop for political Conerly stars as smarmy “Gomez Ad- campaigns and corporations,” dams.” See DARKNESS A4 according to the company's website. See MAILINGS A2

WEATHER Rangeland Ecologist Hopes To Protect Cattle From Predators DATE HIGH LOW RAIN 08/11 94 72 0.08 By BRAD BUCK fessor of wildlife ecology and 08/12 95 71 0.20 Special To The Herald-Advocate conservation at the UF/IFAS 08/13 96 73 0.12 Hance Ellington grew up in Range Cattle Research and Ed- 08/14 97 74 0.93 rural Kentucky, where he and ucation Center (RCREC) in 08/15 93 72 0.03 his friends caught crawfish. He Ona. 08/16 88 73 0.31 08/17 92 74 0.04 loved the outdoors. He’s been conducting his re- Rainfall to 08/17/2020 - 27.27 Later, as an undergraduate search in much cooler cli- Same period last year - 34.96 student at The Ohio State Uni- mates: Ontario and the Ten Year Average - 49.45 versity, he went on a three- Chicago area. Because of Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center month study-abroad program COVID-19, Ellington is still in Kenya. There, he studied working from his home in INDEX human-wildlife conflict and Canada. In the fall, he plans to COURTESY PHOTO/UF/IFAS Hance Ellington is the new assistant professor of wildlife ecology and conservation Classifieds ...... B2 formed his philosophy and ap- start working in-person in warm, humid Hardee County. at the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC) in Ona. Courthouse Report . . . . .B3 proach to wildlife conserva- tion. Ellington sees much poten- Florida – at least related to Florida,” he said. “Ultimately, going to be informed by my re- Crime Blotter ...... A9 “In Africa, I studied and tial for the impact of his re- wildlife – is managing human- the threat of land conversion search program, which will Entertainment ...... B10 worked on human-wildlife search and Extension at the wildlife conflict and animal through urbanization or other have four main focuses: move- Fort Meade Times ...... B9 conflict issues between iconic RCREC. predators harming calves, developments is the biggest ment and population ecology Hardee Living ...... B4 species like elephants and peo- “I am excited about the re- Ellington said. Another big issue facing wildlife conserva- of rangeland wildlife, wildlife- ple, who just wanted to be safe search potential offered by the issue is striking a balance be- tion in Florida’s rangelands.” livestock interactions, range- Information Roundup . .A4 and protect their livelihood,” RCREC and Florida’s range- tween managing rangelands Ellington is still formulating land biodiversity and invasive Obituaries ...... A8 Ellington said. “The big lesson land,” he said. “I find it very for biodiversity and productiv- what he wants to accomplish, species management,” he said. Puzzles ...... B8 I learned was that the stake- intriguing to try to answer ity. but he plans to focus his Exten- Before coming to UF/IFAS, holders – the people who live questions about how predators “I think we as conservation- sion program in two main Ellington worked as a post- on the land – must be engaged – for example, coyotes – inter- ists have to think outside the areas: managing human- doctoral researcher at Ohio in wildlife conservation actions act with their environment and box to develop ways that wildlife conflict and promoting State and at Memorial if they are to be successful.” other species.” rangelands can provide both sound stewardship of wildlife University in St. John’s, Ellington seems like a natu- One of the biggest issues ecosystem services and a and their habitats. Newfoundland and Labrador. ral fit as the new assistant pro- with rangeland ecology in livelihood for the people of “My Extension program is See RANGELAND A2 A2 The Herald-Advocate, August 20, 2020 THE FHSAA Sets Fall Sports Schedule erald- dvocate By MICHAEL KELLY H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE gency meeting Wednesday to determine of the regular season scheduled for Oct. Of The Herald-Advocate when or if it will be playing fall sports. 30. MICHAEL R. KELLY The Florida High School Athletic As- Their decision was not available by Kemp said once other school districts Co-Publisher and Editor sociation (FHSAA) board of directors press time. finalize their plans, he will begin looking JAMES R. KELLY voted 11-5 Friday to proceed with the fall The following two weeks games, at at the Wildcat’s schedule and see if any Co-Publisher sports calendar that paves the way for North Marion on Sept. 11 and a home additional games can fill in the holes cre- NOEY DeSANTIAGO games to begin in early September. game against Vero Beach on Sept. 18, ated in the beginning of the season. have already been canceled due to the The FHSAA board also gave member Production Manager Under the approved plan, fall prac- TOM STAIK tices can begin on August 24 with the long distance travel required for the schools until September 18 to opt out of Managing Editor DARLENE WILLIAMS first game potentially being played on games, Kemp said. the state series and set their own calendar Sept. 4. Hardee is scheduled to play at Lake and schedule but they would not be eli- Assistant Production Manager Hardee Wildcat Head Coach Brian Region in a district contest on Sept. 25 gible for postseason play. Kemp said his team will begin practicing with the first home game tentatively set All other fall sports will begin at the 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. Box 338 on Monday and the squad will be ready for Oct. 2 against Lake Gibson. same time and end according to the cur- Wauchula, FL 33873 to play the first Friday in September but District play then continues with a trip rent calendar. Phone: (863) 773-3255 • Fax: (863) 773-0657 the decisions of opponents on the sched- to Lake Wales on Oct. 9 before a bye When approving the fall sports calen- [email protected] ule will dictate when the season will of- week is scheduled for Oct. 16 dar, the board went against the recom- [email protected] ficially begin. The Wildcats then conclude district mendation of its Sports Medicine [email protected] Hardee is scheduled to play Avon Park play against Sebring at home on Oct. 23. Advisory Committee, which wanted to at home on September 4 and the High- Hardee will then travel to Desoto to delay the start of fall sports amid the on- [email protected] lands County School Board had an emer- take on the Bulldogs for the final game going COVID-19 pandemic. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the MAILINGS Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at Continued From A1 U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: Michael Millner, according erated by Pedinci and David rolls for the Apalachicola may- week,” Sue Birge, head of the The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. to state election records, is the Milner, Michael's brother. oral race prior to the mailing. Republican Party in Hardee chairman of 10 active PACs It is not the first time the trio Citizens Alliance For County and the candidate’s DEADLINES: and 2 inactive PACs. He also of Michael Millner, his brother, Florida’s Economy, according mother said in a comment Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. serves as treasurer to 23 active David Millner, and Pedicini to state election records, is the posted to Daggett’s public re- School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. PACs. have allegedly used PAC same PAC that funneled sponse. Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) Maj. Eddie Davis, a candi- money to fund attack mailers to $184,000 to the Make America “I have googled the address General News — Monday 5 p.m. date for Hardee County Sheriff, influence local elections. Great Again PC last month just and it is from a political pac but Ads — Tuesday Noon was the recipient of support The Indian River Guardian prior to the political action we absolutely knew nothing from a Millner-led PAC. Make reported on Oct. 30, 2015, that committee publishing mailers about it. Dirty politics of this SUBSCRIPTION RATES: America Great Again PC, 133 the trio funded and produced at- supporting Maj. Davis for sher- kind is not of our character or Hardee County — 6 months, $26 • 1 year, $49 • 2 years, $95 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, issued tack mailers aimed at candi- iff. what we feel is needed to win Florida — 6 months, $29 • 1 year, $55 • 2 years, $109 a mailer supporting Davis in the dates in a Vero Beach There the trail runs cold on an election,” she continued. Out of State — 6 months, $34 • 1 year, $59 • 2 years, $120 Republican primary for sheriff. municipal election. the local link to the Millner-led “Everyone has their strengths Online — 1 month, $5 • 6 months, $19 • 1 year, $37 • 2 years, $70 That PAC, according to state The Panama City News Her- PACs. and Bryan was only running on election financial records, re- ald reported on Aug. 29, 2015, Incumbent Mildred Smith his. We have no "ax to grind" or LETTERS: ceived three donations totaling that a “smear campaign” has denied any involvement "bone to pick "with Mr. Daggett The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of $184,000 from Citizens Al- against a mayoral candidate in with the mailers. and "DID NOT" influence or public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in liance For Florida's Economy in Apalachicola. The filers, Also denying involvement have anything to do with the good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. July. printed on glossy 11 by 7 inch was the campaign of fellow negative ads that went out. It Michael Millner serves as postcard stock, were distributed candidate Bryan Birge. was as much a surprise to us as treasurer of the Citizens Al- on the “eve of the Sept. 8 elec- “I feel I must speak up to let to anyone else. I hate this kind liance for Florida's Economy. tion.” all of you, and especially Dick, of politics! We both felt like The Make America Great According to the report, know that neither Bryan Birge some clarification needed to be Again PAC spent $52,500 in Michael Millner, representing or I had anything...and I mean made. Best of luck to Dick Kelly’s Column July with Tampa-based Citizens Alliance For Florida's anything...to do with the nega- Daggett as well as all our can- By Jim SIMWINS. The company is op- Economy, secured the voter tive mailings that went out last didates!”

Arbor Day Foundation says trees are important and sug- RANGELAND gests planting a tree. Continued From A1 Peavy’s Ponderings The foundation says functions of trees include providing By Jonell Peavy shade, providing oxygen, being a source of beauty, absorbing He earned his bachelor’s de- funded research program, de- Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas carbon dioxide to slow climate change, filtering water, saving gree in wildlife management velop programs that benefit energy by cooling our homes and neighborhoods, and providing from Ohio State, his master’s Florida cattlemen and cattle- habitat for birds and animals. degree in biology from Indiana women and state and federal Trees also provide for fence posts, power poles, fiber for University in Pennsylvania and agencies,” Sellers said. “He has Do you ever wake up in the morning and just lay there paper, lumber for buildings, plus other benefits. Trees are a re- his doctorate in environmental great interest in wildlife move- thinking about the easiest way to pull yourself up out of bed with newable resource. Acorns from oaks help feed wildlife. Trees and life sciences from Trent ment ecology, wildlife-habitat the least pain? You know you have to get up and get moving or provide food for humans such as nuts and fruits. University in Peterborough, interactions and animal behav- you get where you can't move. Besides, you have to cook if The cabbage palmetto is the Florida state tree. This tree Ontario. ior, and understanding these you're going to eat. also provides "swamp cabbage" and "heart of palm salad" when Brent Sellers, agronomy areas will greatly improve our First I put my knee brace on so it wont hurt so bad to walk cut down. Thankfully they reproduce easily. professor and director of the knowledge of how grazing around. Got a shot in my knee last week and that helped –––––– Range Cattle Research and Ed- lands aid and protect wildlife some––now have to go for therapy. Makes you wish you could The Harvard Medical School Health Letter lists these hall- ucation Center, said Ellington for future generations.” be like the bionic man. There wasn't anything he couldn't do. mark symptoms of COVID-19: loss of taste and smell (in the can help the center’s stakehold- It looks as if we will have to be wearing face masks for a absence of nasal congestion), fever, cough, shortness of breath ers in many ways. Brad Buck is a public rela- long time, and if you have to keep buying them it can get expen- and muscle aches. Other potential symptoms can be sore throat, “It is obvious that he will be tions specialist with UF/IFAS sive. I have been watching tutorials on how to make them and diarrhea, congestion, runny nose, chills, shivering, headache, fa- able to build and maintain a ro- and can be reached at brad- decided to give it a try. tigue and loss of appetite. bust, multi-faceted and well- [email protected]. I first had to make a template. I had to keep playing the Some infected people don't have any symptoms of COVID- video and pausing it, but I finally had my template finished. Next 19, but they are still contagious. was the actual making of the mask. It showed how to sew it by Influenza (flu) is caused by A, B or C virus and is also a hand since everyone doesn't have a sewing machine. You also highly contagious respiratory infection. Hallmark symptoms are have to use an iron to get everything to line up straight. Do you fever, muscle aches and cough. Other potential symptoms are How know how long it has been since my iron has been plugged in? sore throat, diarrhea, congestion, runny nose, chills, shivering, It's been years, but it still works like new. By following all di- headache, fatigue, and loss of appetite. Flu usually does not L rections I finally finished my first face mask. It was sized for a cause shortness of breath. O man's face, and it turned out fantastic. A common cold is an upper respiratory infection that can I've made another template and cut out another mask. It will be caused by many different viruses. It is usually mild and re- Will Some People Go? be made a little different and can be worn by all but small chil- solves within a week. Hallmark symptoms are congestion, runny dren. I do want to make some for children to give to the grands. nose, cough and sore throat. Other potential symptoms are fever, Report Exploitation of the Elderly I also want to drag out my sewing machine and see if it still muscle aches and fatigue. works after sitting idle for ten-plus years. Many years ago I made A cold does not cause shortness of breath, body aches, chills most of my daughters' clothes and even made their prom dresses. or loss of appetite and usually does not cause fever. 1 (800) 96 Abuse Just making that face mask has made me want to start sewing Other common illnesses include seasonal allergies and again. asthma. Stay safe and pray that we will start to see everything get A seasonal allergy is not a virus but is caused when the im- 1(800) 962 2873 better for everyone and pray for our great country. mune system responds to a harmless non-human substance like tree pollen as if it were a dangerous threat. Hallmark symptoms Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be reached at 863- are runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion and possible 453-3589. loss of smell from congestion. Allergies do not cause fevers, coughing, shortness of breath, muscle aches, sore throat, diar- lury) and dexamethasone (Decadron). rhea, chills, headaches, fatigue or loss of appetite. With many drugs and vaccines––old and new––being care- Asthma is a chronic lung condition caused by inflammation fully tested against COVID-19, Dr. Komaroff sees these medical in the air passages. "Asthma can be triggered by a cold or in- experiments as "grounds for optimism." Bible Trivia fluenza, but it is a separate condition," said Dr. Ashish Jha, dean –––––– By Wilson Casey of the Brown University School of Public Health. Asthma is The American Academy of Pediatricians has "strongly marked by wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and a advocated" the reopening of schools. persistent cough. Asthma attacks can be severe, but asthma does –––––– 1. Is the book of Isaiah in Gomorrah, Antipatris not cause a fever, muscle aches, sore throat, diarrhea, congestion, Two of the five most powerful collegiate athletic confer- the Old or New Testament or 5. From Acts 9, where did loss of taste or smell, runny nose, chills shivering, headache, fa- ences––the Pac-12 and Big-Ten––announced earlier they would neither? Peter cure Aeneas? Tyre, tigue or loss of appetite. not have fall sports due to COVID-19 fears, but thankfully the 2. A number of herbs and Neapolis, Lydda, Gibeon Harvard Medical School recommends call your doctor to other three––SEC, ACC and Big-12––are planning to have fall spices are mentioned in the 6. In Numbers 20, where report any concerning symptoms, especially those of COVID- sports. We're talking about big-time college football and basket- Bible (KJV). Which one is did Aaron die? Mount of 19 or flu; you may need a test and treatment. 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In 2 Kings 1, what Philis- son Casey's subscriber site at to see whether the drug has worked and whether it has produced –––––– tine city worshiped Baal- www.patreon.com/triviaguy. dangerous side effects, and that takes time. If doctors cut corners, "A marriage is always made up of two people who are pre- zebub? Ekron, Succoth, (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. they can draw the wrong conclusion about whether the drug is pared to swear that only the other one snores"––Author Terry effective and safe. Pratchett. Rare but serious side effects sometimes don't show up until "Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday a lot of people have taken the drug for a long time. The arthritis life into a golden haze"––Novelist Elinor Glyn. Corrections drug rofecoxib (Vioxx) was judged to be safe and approved for –––––– use by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. The drug was Florida Trend magazine reports Publix is the biggest com- taken off the market after it became apparent the drug increased pany in Florida, with annual revenue of $38.1 billion and At The Herald-Advocate, we want accuracy to be a the risk of severe high blood pressure and heart attacks. 200,000 employees. Publix is based in Lakeland. given, not just our goal. If you believe we have printed In the early 1960s the FDA spotted a dangerous side effect No. 2 is Tech Data, based in Clearwater, with revenue of an error in fact, please call to report it. We will review the of the drug thalidomide, prescribed to help prevent morning $37 billion and 15,000 employees. The company is in computer information, and if we find it needs correction or clarifi- sickness, and kept it off the U.S. market, saving thousands of distribution. cation, we will do so here. American children from birth defects. No. 3 is World Fuel Services, based in Miami, 5,500 em- To make a report, call Editor Michael Kelly at 773- Two drugs were developed for other conditions but appear ployees, $36.8 billion in annual revenue, petroleum products dis- 3255. to be effective in treating COVID-19. They are remdesivir (Vek- tribution. August 20, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A3 Bowling Green Will No Technology Hiccups Reported With New Distance Learning System Longer Empty Dumpsters By TOM STAIK facilitator instead of a teacher,” she said. Of The Herald-Advocate Superintendent of Schools Bob Shayman By JIM KELLY ported to be improved by the Hardee Disposal which is Technology is great...when it works. said technology staff are waiting on a solu- Of The Herald-Advocate next day. Lawrence said Tues- based in Wauchula and han- The opening of the 2020-21 academic year tion from the software developer. The City of Bowling Green day, Aug. 18, his condition has dles garbage collection for the in Hardee County last Wednesday saw wide- “They are in the process of testing a fix,” will no longer empty dump- improved. county and Town of Zolfo spread snafus within the new attendance he said. “As soon as it is ready it will be sters of garbage, city manager The City Commission at its Springs. tracking program associated with the school pushed out here locally.” Bill Lawrence said Tuesday. regular monthly meeting Aug. Lawrence said Bowling system’s new Hardee Innovative Learning Board member Paul Samuels encouraged The decision came after a 11 discussed the mishap, along Green does not have a modern Opportunity (HILO) program. staff to be patient as kinks are resolved. temporary employee provided with voting to rehire CS&L to garbage truck designed to lift Hardee’s response to the demand for dis- “It’s the second day, so I am sure they are by Labor Solutions who was continue doing city financial and empty dumpsters with a tance learning in the age of the COVID-19 going to make adjustments,” Samuels said. working for the city for the audits as required by state law fork system, instead a cable pandemic, HILO is a remote learning oppor- past three months on Monday, and also voted for Commis- system was being used. The tunity used by 1,310 of the county’s 5,290 Quarantined Staffer Aug. 10, at 7:22 a.m. was in- sioner Sam Fite to be a voting city cannot afford a modern students. Schools opened last week one staff mem- jured. He was pinned between delegate at the Florida League garbage truck designed for HILO requires students to be at their com- ber short. a city garbage truck and a large of Cities. dumpster use with such a puters and logged in at the start of the tradi- According to Shayman, a staff member metal dumpster at the Fiesta Lawrence said the city had small number of customers, he tional school day. quarantined for exposure to COVID-19 prior Super Market at 4140 U. S. 17 about 20 metal dumpsters said. HILO students at Hardee Junior High to students returning to school. North. serving businesses, churches After the accident Aug. 10 School and Hardee Senior High School must A televised report last week by Tampa tel- Other city employees were and schools. The dumpsters the city stopped emptying also “switch” classes following the schools’ evision station News Channel 8, indicated able to free him. He collapsed have been picked up and cus- garbage dumpsters. bell schedule. the quarantine occurred after students re- from his injuries and was taken tomers were told they could "We will help out where Susan Moye, a math teacher at Hardee turned to class on Wednesday. to Lakeland Regional Health begin using garbage cans or ever we can," said Andy Bon- Junior High, said monitoring student atten- The staffer, according to the superintend- Center. negotiate with Hardee Dis- jokian, co-owner of Hardee dance for HILO students “is not a completely ent, was a new hire to the county and was Lawrence said his name and posal Company on future Disposal. effective use of our time.” transferring in from a school in Avon Park exact medical condition are dumpster service. He said Hardee Disposal is Speaking during public comment at last and was never in contact with students. being withheld due to federal He said the city is negotiat- negotiating with the Bowling Thursday’s meeting of The School Board of privacy laws but he was re- ing to sell its dumpsters to Green dumpster customers. Hardee County on the second day of school, PE Blunder His trucks also use a cable sys- Moye said giving teachers a planning period A staff member received “redirection” tem but do not empty dump- specifically for HILO would be helpful. from administration at Wauchula Elementary sters as large as the one used “Every day has been a progression of get- School on opening day last Wednesday after by Fiesta Super Market. ting a little bit better,” she noted. “We are it was reported the employee allegedly told Publish Your Fictitious Name Notice Qualifying for the two City spending a lot of time trying to get accurate students at a physical education class that With The Herald-Advocate Today! Commission seats will end at records of the HILO attendance. If we had they would die if they failed to social dis- 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, an- one period just to handle the HILO, that tance and moved outside of their assigned Not only do you meet the legal requirement for nounced City Clerk Carmen would be an effective use of our time. spaces. publishing the notice, you’ll benefit from the Silva on Tuesday. Pulling the bits and pieces for all six class “The matter was handled by the principal visibility in front of our readers. These are peo- Two seats are up for election periods for HILO and brick and mortar, it is the day it occurred,” Shayman said. ple seeking to learn about businesses in the at the general election on Nov. not a completely effective use of our time.” community and willing to do business with 3. Both incumbents, Sam Fite Kim Trott, a science teacher at Hardee your company. and David Durastanti, quali- Senior High School, echoed some of the con- In 2014, 21,022 motor vehicle passengers fied Monday to seek re-elec- cerns. died, and in 2015 numbers have risen by Contact tion. “I spent probably the last hour of my day 4.4%. A lot of these deaths could have been The Herald-Advocate As of early Tuesday after- trying to rectify the attendance,” Trott said. prevented by wearing a seatbelt. for more information. noon no one else has qualified Trott also bemoaned the new reality of her to seek a City Commission Seat Belt Fact: Florida does not have a 863-773-3255 position. mandatory seat belt law for rear seated pas- seat. “I have essentially become an education sengers over the age of 18.

ELECTION Hardee County Election Results Continued From A1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Lambert by two votes. Meeks Fort Gateway BG 1st UM County Zolfo 1st MB New City Agri- Ona PRECO Civic Totals took 1,530 votes (36.90 percent) Green Church City Church Comm. Springs Church Hope Hall Center against Lambert’s 1,528 votes (36.85). Donald Samuels was COUNTY COMMISSION solidly in third place with 1,088 DISTRICT 1 votes (26.24 percent). There were 4,146 votes cast. Colon Lambert 53 138 77 152 61 100 250 26 271 93 53 254 1,528 County Judge David Horton, who sits on the county elections canvassing board, told The Her- Sandra “Sandy” Kay Meeks 45 107 68 146 64 99 289 20 303 98 99 192 1,530 ald-Advocate he was not imme- diately aware of any state law that would require a mandatory Donald Samuels 59 83 65 88 58 53 169 30 189 73 50 171 1,088 recount in the race. “Our attorney is reviewing COUNTY COMMISSION the law and we will discuss it DISTRICT 3 when we meet again this week,” Horton said. The District 3 race saw in- Rick Knight 62 145 82 149 83 106 315 24 351 115 79 288 1,799 cumbent Rick Knight squarely defeated by challenger Renee Rene Wyatt 92 177 127 231 101 143 388 47 400 144 122 322 2,294 Wyatt. Wyatt took 2,294 votes (56.05 percent) against Knight’s 1,799 votes (43.95 percent). COUNTY COMMISSION There were 4,093 votes cast DISTRICT 5 in the race. The District 5 race also saw Judith Greenwell George 54 110 75 101 43 88 214 42 190 76 69 148 1,210 its incumbent kicked from of- fice. Incumbent Mike Thomp- son was the lowest performing Horace E. “Binky” Graham Jr. 33 62 49 111 57 52 220 9 266 77 43 158 1,137 candidate in the four-way race. Thompson, who earned 757 votes (18.42 percent), was Mike Thompson 31 67 36 63 36 36 139 7 127 47 41 127 757 bested by Judith Greenwell George who earned 1,210 votes (29.45 percent). Horace E. Tim Wells 36 87 45 111 46 71 134 16 172 63 44 180 1,005 “Binky” Graham Jr. was second with 1,137 votes (27.67 per- SCHOOL BOARD cent), and Tim Wells was third DISTRICT 2 with 1,005 votes (24.46 per- cent). Bryan Birge 16 84 31 54 41 48 150 12 113 39 43 96 727 There were 4,109 votes cast in the race.

Dick Daggett 54 122 90 167 53 92 234 21 302 107 78 225 1,545 Supervisor Of Elections Patty Clark earned the Re- publican nomination in the race Mildred Carter Smith 84 127 91 166 89 116 313 45 348 121 81 299 1,880 for Supervisor of Elections. Clark took 1,574 votes to earn SCHOOL BOARD 53.57 percent of the vote. Her DISTRICT 3 challenger, Judy J. Wilson, earned 1,364 votes to earn 46.43 percent of the vote. Claire Cornell 112 218 127 276 135 162 502 42 575 167 141 456 2,913 There were 2,938 votes cast in the race. Clark will face incumbent Su- Zak Zakhary 37 110 82 106 42 90 191 37 169 100 60 150 1,174 pervisor of Elections Diane Smith in the November general SHERIFF election. School Board Vincent “Vent” M. Crawford 61 44 44 88 48 42 155 5 201 45 41 178 952 Mildred Carter Smith will be holding on to the District 2 seat of The School Board of Hardee Paul “Eddie” Davis 23 60 33 83 32 51 180 3 213 50 42 157 927 County. Smith earned 1,880 votes (45.28 percent) to hold off challengers Dick Daggett, who Brett Dowden 12 38 46 18 8 15 20 0 22 15 7 17 218 had 1,545 votes (37.21 percent), and Bryan Birge, who earned 727 votes (17.51 percent). John M. Eason 21 33 13 53 13 44 62 0 71 35 21 77 443 There were 4,152 votes cast in the race. Claire Cornell is the newest Rosie Wendell 11 22 22 43 32 34 101 1 123 39 27 71 526 member of The School Board of Hardee County and will repre- SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS sent District 3. In the biggest win margin of the evening, Cor- nell took 2,913 votes (71.27 Patty Clark 56 112 83 154 58 115 251 4 330 82 63 266 1,574 percent) to defeat challenger Zak Zachary, who took 1,174 votes (28.73 percent). Judy J. Wilson 65 77 74 121 68 60 240 5 276 99 70 209 1,364 There were 4,087 votes cast in the race. A4 The Herald-Advocate, August 20, 2020 DARKNESS Continued From A1

Tony Toler as ‘Uncle Fester’ leads a team of Addams Family ancestors risen from the grave to help a family member find love. Addams Family: A New Musical Woman’s Club. Eventually migrating from Orlando Scoundrels”, the opener of the cur- Wade (lighting design); Mike McMil- Comedy embraces the wackiness “I was supposed to be singing ‘The to New York City, Conerly gained rent season. lian (set); Kevin Hacker (stage man- (and wickedness) in every family. Candy Man’ but mostly hid behind notoriety with stints in “Gutter Star: Addams Family: A New Musical ager); Jen Reed, Camille Shaffer, The show features every father’s my sister,” Conerly recalled. The Paperback Musical” at the New Comedy was created by an award- Cassady Hitt, and Jennifer Wester- nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the It was the talents of his sisters – York Fringe Festival and several winning team that includes authors gom (choreography); Sydney Hitt ultimate princess of darkness, has and introduction to the musical cabaret showcases at Don't Tell Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (choreography and co-stage man- grown up and fallen in love with a drama “Les Miserables” – that Con- Mama in New York. (Jersey Boys), and composer-lyricist ager); Rhonda Wilson (special proj- sweet, smart young man from a re- erly says fueled the inspiration to The glitz and spangle of big city Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party). Di- ects and sound design/tech); Kathy spectable family–a man her parents reach for the stage. showbiz, though, did little to hold rected by veteran director and per- Hunt (props mistress); Kris Juve, have never met. “It was my sisters and ‘Les Mis’ Conerly’s Hardee County heart who former Amanda Mercer, the Olivia Scott, Mary Margaret Staik, The mysterious, creepy, and spook- that inspired me to be a performer,” returned to Wauchula in the summer production enchants with darkness Kathy Helmond (wardrobe assis- ily kooky family see their world Conerly said. “I’ve always loved of 2013 to begin working at and wows with humor, an original tants); Thor Knutson (special ef- turned upside down when they host a singing because of them, they are Wauchula Abstract and Title Co. – a story, song and dance. fects); Jet Hansen (lighting tech); dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” much better than me, and the show company owned and operated by his The production stars many well- Linda LaFramboise (makeup design); boyfriend and his parents. was what convinced me I wanted to family. known HLT actors: Jennifer Wester- Anna Schmidt (spot light); and “It's not necessarily a story that be on stage.” Still fueled by a desire to entertain, gom (Morticia); Cassady Hitt Michael Wilkinson, TJ Mercer, and needs to be told. But they are classic Graduating in 1995 from Hardee a chance meeting would bring Con- (Wednesday); Brady Spencer (Pugs- Julia LaFramboise (stage hands). characters most everyone recognizes Senior High School after slowly hon- erly to the stage once more – this time ley); Tony Toler (Uncle Fester); The Addams Family: A New Musi- and loves. It's just a fun story seeing ing his skills lyrical prowess at vari- as a volunteer. Tracy Schuknecht (Grandmama); cal Comedy opens Friday (Aug. 21) them all brought to life, onstage and ous church and civic events, Conerly “I had a friend who was in High- Gary Johnson (Lurch); Elianna and runs through Sept. 6. Perform- interacting with normal people,” enrolled at Florida Southern College. lands Little Theatre’s production of Hagen (Cousin It); Aslan Smith ances, with limited capacity due to Conerly said. Earning a bachelor's degree in po- ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ and he invited (Lucas); and Dawn Smith and Mike social distancing, are Wednesdays, The 43-year-old Wauchula native’s litical science in the spring of 1999, me over,” Conerly said. “I got in- McMillian (Mal and Alice Beineke). Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. journey through song and dance in he landed his first professional enter- volved after I saw they were doing A spirited chorus of ancestors from Matinee performances are available many ways seems the thing of fairy taining gig less than a month later, ‘Les Miserables’ later that season.” past generations of the Addams clan Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. tale and whimsy. player ‘Roger’ in The Mark Two Din- Conerly auditioned for, and was also haunt the stage with their “all to- For information, visit www.highland- “I always knew I loved music and ner Theater’s production of “Grease” cast, as ‘Marius’ in “Les Miserables”. gether ooky” singing and dancing. slakesidetheatre.org. have been singing for as long as I can in Orlando. A singing role in “Ring of Fire”, and The ancestors include: Alysia Anders, Pandemic, or no, Conerly said he remember,” Conerly said. “I guess Stints as ‘Charlie Brown’ in opportunities to play ‘Corny Collins’ Hunter Cummins, Madyson D’E- would not miss an opportunity to per- I've been getting attention for it since “You’re a Good Man, Charlie in “Hairspray”, and ‘Edward Rut- spies, Sydney Hitt, Eva McCall, form. I was about 4 or 5.” Brown”, ‘Barnaby Tucker’ in “Hello, ledge’ in “1776” soon followed. His Reese McCall, Hailey McDonough, “Performing has always been a part The son of Wayne and Dottie Con- Dolly!” (the role that earned Conerly first leading role at HLT was ‘Joseph’ Corin Smith, Rilan Smith, Tina To, of me,” he added. “The chance to do erly, Marcus is the youngest of a trio his actor’s Equity card); ‘Frankie’ in in “Joseph And The Amazing Tech- and Hailey Waltman. this now has been a nice distraction of siblings that include Cindy “Forever Plaid”; ‘Hero’ in a “Funny nicolor Dreamcoat.” He was a fea- The production team includes from the insanity of the world. And Roberts and Leslie Loughlin. Thing Happened on the Way to the tured performer and singer in the Amanda Mercer (director and cos- it's a huge bonus to be part of this It was hiding nervously behind sis- Forum” soon followed along with ensemble musical “I Love You, tume design); Candice Anders (music with people I love and enjoy being ter Leslie that 5-year-old Marcus performances in “Oklahoma”, “South You’re Perfect, Now Change” and director and sound design/tech); Jil- around. Also, spending all your free made his singing debut before a Pacific”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, and played the role of con-artist lian Febres (production coordinator); time locked away in fear is no way to meeting of the Wauchula Junior “Will Rogers Follies.” ‘Lawrence Jameson’ in “Dirty Rotten Hannah Summers (set art); Laura live your life, in my opinion.”

Food Plan Changes Friday For HILO Students Peace River Growers By TOM STAIK HILO sign); of fruit, 1/2 cup of vegetables would like with their lunch Of The Herald-Advocate –North Wauchula Elemen- and choice of milk. and breakfast. Wholesale Nursery Students enrolled in the tary: Parent pick-up in the Middle and high school will A food service assistant will Hardee Innovative Learning front of school; receive entrée of the day, 1 cup put a lunch for the day and Donnis & Kathy Barber (863) 735-0470 Opportunity (HILO) will have –Wauchula Elementary: of fruit, 1 cup of vegetables breakfast for the following day Hwy. 66 East a shorter window of time to Parent pick-up at the front of and choice of milk. on a cart. At that time the par- P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL pick-up meals beginning Fri- the school: According to Conway, ent, will pick-up the meal. 6:25tfc day (Aug. 21). –Hardee Senior High: Par- meals will not be served on Then move forward. LaCheron Conway, director ent pick-up in front of the scheduled days off and holi- All food service staff will be of School Nutrition Services, school at front office entrance; days. wearing facemask, gloves and announced Tuesday morning and Student must be enrolled in face shields. that curbside food distribution –Zolfo Springs Elementary: Hardee County schools in For information call 863- will be shortened to 10-10:15 Parent pick-up in front of the order to participate. Cashier 773-9058, ext. 1206, or email a.m. school at front office entrance. must be able to look up the [email protected]. Student must also pick up Meals are available Monday name of student and verify their meal at their enrolled through Friday. that child is enrolled in the school. Menus are posted on each Hardee County School sys- “Meals are for enrolled stu- school’s website. The informa- tem. of dents only and must be picked tion can be found by clicking Students must be in the car eds Hop up at their brick and mortar on “lunchroom” and then se- with a parent or guardian. Se e zoned school,” Conway noted. lecting “Access Meal Viewer.” Student must speak their full School pick-up sites are: The top of the page will in- name or present a student Guido Evangelistic Association –Bowling Green Elemen- clude two tabs: “breakfast” identification. Metter, Ga. tary: Front of school at front and “lunch.” A cashier will scan roster There once was a dog named office entrance; “The meal that will be into point of sale to verify. If a “Nipper,” a terrier who was very de- –Hilltop Elementary: Front packed will be the main menu child does not come up in sys- voted to his master, Mark Barraud. of school at front office en- item listed first under entrée,” tem, the parent will be asked The two were best friends and were trance; Conway noted. to wait until cashier receives rarely seen apart from each other. –Hardee Junior High: Parent The menu is subject to verification that the child is When Mark died, his brother Francis ‘adopted’ him and after a lengthy pe- pick-up area gate will open at change due to availability. enrolled. riod of mourning, “Nipper” became 10 a.m. and the gate will close Elementary students will re- Additionally, a child must very attached to Francis, an artist. at 10:30 a.m. (follow the ceive entrée of the day, 1/2 cup speak what flavor milk they Eventually they too developed a very close relationship. Mark and Francis lived in the latter 1800s and at that time phonographs with wax cylinders were used for recording voices and music. Some of Report Suspicious Francis’ cylinders contained record- ings of his voice and each time he Behavior played one of his recordings “Nip- per” would place his head near the NATIONAL HUMAN phonograph and look intently into it TRAFFICKING HOTLINE as though he was looking for his new master to appear. “Nipper’s” pose in-

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Visit us at SowerMinistries.org August 20, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A5 Veterans To Be Honored With Banners As Seen From This Side By TOM STAIK name, picture, branch of the By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips Of The Herald-Advocate military and the era served for Wauchula There will be a few familiar each veteran recognized. faces in Downtown Wauchula Cost to sponsor each banner this fall. is $25. Main Street Wauchula will “What an amazing opportu- I'm not a journalist. I have great help with this which I do, be placing banners on street nity to honor the men and but occasionally I run across a thing or two. lights honoring local individ- women, in our very own com- It seems that some group of U.S. citizens are claiming that ual veterans during the month munity, who have secured our there will be a slow climb back up to the millionaire class after of November as part of the freedoms. Sponsoring a banner this virus. They base it on a few things (not the Shark Tank) that Hardee County Hometown would be such a special and control free giving to charity by the U.S. Heroes project. sentimental gift. I can’t imag- In Russia (former Soviet Union) they beg for $25 per month “Part of our Main Street ine the pride and patriotism we per person, but haven't told how many persons. charm is the banners that hang will feel when we drive down In the U.S. hundreds are standing with out- on the light posts,” said Jessica Main Street and see the faces stretched hands. Save the polar bear-$19 per Newman, director of Main of our Hometown heroes,” month. How? Don't know. It's against the law to Street Wauchula. “We change said Krystin Chapman, a feed, interfere or leave garbage out for them. the banners each season. spokesman for Main Street They depend on climbing aboard pack ice and During the month of Wauchula. waiting for a seal to climb aboard. November we will be Sponsorship applications are Then there is save the seal to keep natives honoring our Hometown available online at www.main- from harvesting any, and to get rid of fish wheels to save spawn- Heroes.” streetwauchula.com. Those in- ing salmon who are to die in three days regardless--the mainstay The program is offered in terested can also call Main of Eskimo dogs. partnership with Herger Street Wauchula at 863-767- Don't forget the Shriners $19 and Danny Thomas Memphis Williams American Legion 0330 or stop by 107 E. Main $19, Wounded Warriors $19, Men In Blue Memorial $19. VFW Post 2. Street, Wauchula. and American Legion beer runs. Shriners annual bike run, Bur- Each banner will include the The deadline is Sept. 1. gis S.D. bike rally. We have one million in beggings per month in place. Like these as well as M.S. and March of Dimes. Come on folks, feed and clothe your neighbor, someone you really know. The Christmas train out of Chattanooga. Toys for Tots by the Marines. Salvation Army who spring up at Thanksgiving, but you can't find where they worship if you ask. I buy the merchandise before it gets in the store, to sell at flea markets. Misplaced baggage now on internet. Bah! Humbug. –––––– In 1974 James Robison, who at that time was a mega- preacher in his own right, came on TV and announced the day of the mega preachers on TV would be no more. True to his word they slowly left the air. The once flamboyant Jimmy Swag- gart stepped aside for a much milder Donny Swaggart. Only one arrogant preacher still insists on his need for his 4th airplane, and perhaps like Jim Jones this group may help him provide it. Monthly management of a single plane is $1 million, COURTESY IMAGE but there are those who still believe in him that much just as there Locals have an opportunity to honor a veteran with a were Jim Jones. banner in Downtown Wauchula through the Hardee The day of the mega churches has passed, only large build- County Hometown Heroes project. ings with very strange looking preachers still trying to pry an- other dollar out of the hands of the new member for another facelift for a 60-year-old man trying to look like he found the fountain of youth. One hooked on himself, the other on 8-seated Need A Safe planes. The Gift of Forgiveness Oh, I'm not here to be their judge. God sent me as a witness Place? but a kumquat ain't no grapefruit nor lemon. And it is surely not RUNAWAY HOTLINE Like a lot of people, Emanuel A.M.E. church in forgiveness,” after she discov- what God has ordained as a preacher of the Gospel. Katherine Schwarzenegger 2015. 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By TOM STAIK The homemade shields, de- North Wauchula Elemen- Of The Herald-Advocate signed to fit desks and able to tary School had 525 students North Wauchula Elemen- be folded to take to other enrolled as of Tuesday. Of tary School took its first steps rooms for activities, are made those enrolled, 117 (22 per- last Wednesday into opera- similar to a tri-fold presenta- cent) were participating in the tions as a center for blended tion board with a center plastic Hardee Innovative Learning education – both traditional face shield installed. Opportunity (HILO) – the and remote. Other students in the halls county’s distance learning pro- Three families had already were armed with water bottles gram. There were 408 students switched from remote learning and thermoses as classes went (78 percent) attending in-per- back into the traditional class- to refill water as fountains are son. room – and it wasn’t even now off-limits. The school had 386 students lunchtime yet. “We are working to install (77 percent) register for tradi- Principal Jessica Gray – her the last of the refilling sta- tional and 114 students (23 apron loaded with a no-touch tions,” Durden noted. percent) register for HILO in thermometer at the ready – Still other students – and advance of the opening of toured the school last Wednes- staff – stopped at hand sanitiz- school. day with Superintendent of ing dispensers that now line Teresa Hall, director of stu- Schools Bob Shayman and the walls of the hallways. dent academic services for Deputy Superintendent Todd Additional lunch tables The School District of Hardee Durden. lined the school’s main atrium. County, reported a total enroll- The school buzzed with ac- Inside the cafeteria, seating at ment of 5,290 on Monday. PHOTOS BY TOM STAIK Across the county, in-person Masks are the new normal for students at North Wauchula Elementary School. tivity. tables was marked with or- Students shuffled through ange Wildcat paws to desig- student attendance was 3,928 hallways with the class. nate where students were students (74 percent), 1,163 Most students carried fold- allowed to sit – four to a table. students enrolled in HILO (22 ing desk shields. According to Gray, staff percent), 147 students enrolled According to Gray, the were creating seating charts in the hybrid HILO program at shields were made by parapro- for the lunchroom tables (and Hardee Senior High School (3 fessionals and other staff at the any classroom or activity seat- percent), and 53 students reg- school prior to opening. ing) to help track any possible istered in the MyDistrict Vir- “We looked at buying pre- exposure to COVID-19 if a tual School (1 percent). made but they were something staff member or students were There were 223 enrolled in we couldn’t afford,” Gray to test positive or be reported home education programs, ac- noted. as exposed to the virus. cording to Hall.

Each student at North Wauchula Elementary has been issued a handmade desk shield. The shields are designed to fold and are able to carried easily from their main classroom to other activities such as art class.

Students traverse the hallways of North Wauchula Elementary carrying water bottles Reading time saw students engaged. and thermoses for refilling.

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A student pecks away at her snack.

Wildcat paws help designate the new four students to a table rule in the cafeteria.

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THE BOLD AND THE from Belle. Sonny and Will BEAUTIFUL worked on their relationship. Thomas urged Steffy to take Claire covered for Allie. Ben her pain medications, as he had a nightmare that he stran- could see that she was suffer- gled Ciara. Rafe and Hope ing. Brooke prepared to give shared a close moment. Eve ar- Ridge a night to remember as rived in Salem. Jake and Gwen he struggled to process fought over his relationship Snack time meant a brief respite from masks for these youngsters. Shauna's explosive news. with Gabi. Ben encountered Wyatt and Flo relished being Vincent in Marlena's office. back together, in love and in Wait to See: Eve pleads with one another's arms. Quinn de- Claire not to turn her in. Gabi manded that Shauna vow to and Jake get some surprising Trivia never tell a living soul what news. Gwen kisses Chad. "they did." Zoe and Hope Test made a resolution about their GENERAL HOSPITAL By Fifi Rodriguez past and future while working Willow received a surprise Robert Scott Wilson stars as side-by-side on the Hope for visit. Ava ran into Julian at the "Ben" on "Days of Our Lives. 1. LITERATURE: What the Future fashion line. Ridge Metro Court. Sam was quite with his past. was the name of Hermione's was faced with the terrible task suspicious of Brando. Lulu pet cat in the "Harry Potter" of telling Brooke that he was faced off against Cyrus. THE YOUNG AND THE series? married -- but not to her! Franco was put off by Niko- RESTLESS 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Shauna filled in Quinn on all las's behavior. Sam was cau- Y&R will air classic What is a group of giraffes the details of her wedding cer- tiously optimistic. Ned called episodes until production re- emony with Ridge. Wait to an emergency meeting. Jordan sumes. called? See: 3. TELEVISION: What Suffering way more than lied to TJ. Lucy accosted was the name of the coffee- she's letting on, Steffy takes Cyrus. Curtis got confronta- EDITOR'S NOTE: "GH" is house in the "Friends" sitcom? her last pain pill. While re- tional. Jax offered Nina some now providing summaries for 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: counting the story of Ridge in words of encouragement. Lucy new episodes, leaving only How many presidents have Vegas to Donna, Brooke con- made a surprise announce- "Y&R" still airing repeats. died in office? cedes defeat. Ridge scrambles ment. Brook Lynn disap- (c) 2020 King Features Synd. 5. MEDICAL: What is to explain himself. pointed Ned. Sam received some good news. Sonny the common name for lachry- DAYS OF OUR LIVES mation? looked to Felix for support. 6. MUSIC: What was the Ben was haunted by his Carly was optimistic. Sam re- original name of the pop rock brainwashing. Will and Sami ceived some terrible news. Around three quarters of group Maroon 5? reconciled. Claire discussed Lulu asked for a favor. Franco the increase in CO2 levels her plans for the future with and Elizabeth were at odds from human activity over the ANSWERS Marlena. Allie wrote a letter with each other. Olivia at- last 20 years is from the burn- ing of fossil fuels. The rest is 1. Crookshanks with a shocking request. Ben tempted to smooth things over hid his unease from Ciara. between Ned and Brook Lynn. made up largely of land use 2. A tower changes such as deforestation. 3. Central Perk Gabi and Jake had a big Nik thanked Lulu for her sup- blowup. Kate recounted to Abe port. Franco comforted Ava. 4. Eight Wait to See: Recycling an aluminum can 5. Flow of tears her bitter rivalry with Vivian. Terry is curious help to save a great deal of en- Justin had a surprise for Bon- Deputy Superintendent Todd Durden talks to a student 6. Kara's Flowers about Cyrus. Nina attends an ergy, in fact, enough to run nie. Nicole and Eric searched event at Wyndemere. Anna your home television for at his desk. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. for Allie. Sami sought help asks Finn to make amends about three hours!

8:20c A8 The Herald-Advocate, August 20, 2020 Obituaries

Moving to Haines City, Eastern Star. She was a 75- Terry Lynn Underwood. In Memory he became the Public Works In Memory year member of the fraternal In Memory My Mom gave freely her Supervisor for the City of order and served many sta- whole life to her children. Lake Hamilton for 6 years. tions in the Wauchula Chap- And, often went without so He built a successful weld- ter. She served the Grand that we would have a fight- ing and propeller repair busi- Chapter of Florida as Grand ing chance to fulfill our ness, 'American Propeller Ruth in the Keen-Rose dreams and find happiness. Repair,' repairing boat props Grand Family during 1967- “I just want you to be from across the United 68. happy” she always said. States. He retired in 2018. She was preceded in David Thompson, hus- Jimmy was preceded in death by her parents and band, protector and love of death by his parents, Coy beloved husband of 64 her life was taken way too and Ruth Yeomans, of Zolfo years, Charles Health, who soon. They had many adven- Springs, and his sister, passed away in 2012; two tures on their airboat. Marie, and his infant daugh- sisters, Edith Anderson and Mom loved the Lord, her ter, also of Zolfo Springs. Kathryn Johnson; and one children, friends and family He is survived by his wife brother, Jesse Graham. through everything, with JAMES W. 'JIMMY' of 20 years, Betty Yeomans; FLORENCE G. Survivors are her loving TERRY LEE God’s many blessings. YEOMANS SR. three children, James Jr. HEATH daughter and faithful care- THOMPSON What a beautiful soul she James W. 'Jimmy' Yeo- (Michelle), of Ft. Green, Florence G. Heath, 98, of giver, Tracey J. Heath, of Our dear family friend was. Passionate about art mans, 77, of Bowling Green, Scot (Wanda), of Wauchula, Wauchula, went to be with Wauchula; and one sister Yvonne Green stressed to and painting, you felt con- went home to be with his and Chris Yeomans, of Avon her Lord on Tuesday, Aug. and best friend, Sally Simp- me the importance of honor- nected with all the wonder- Lord and Savior on Aug. 3, Park; step-daughter, Juanita 11, 2020, at her home, fol- son, of Jacksonville. ing my mother, Terry Lee ments of nature. 2020. Bullard, of Arcadia, eight lowing a brief illness. This special Southern Thompson-Taylor, who She believed in the good He was born Sept. 14, grandchildren; and eight Born Sept. 28, 1921, in lady who loved God, life, passed away of a massive nature of people, even when 1942, to Coy William and great-grandchildren. Jim is Waycross, Ga., to Jesse J. family, friends, and things stroke to the right side of her they took advantage of her Ruth Mildred Yeomans, of also survived by his siblings, Graham and Kathryn (Katie) done correctly, will be brain on July 8, 2020. charity. But, I believe and Zolfo Springs. Jim gradu- brother, Danny Yeomans de Villeneuve Graham, she greatly missed and long re- She was the first born trust you’re in heaven with ated from Hardee Senior (Don-na) and sister, Mary was the fourth of five chil- membered. daughter of the proud Betty family and friends and pets High School in 1960 and Sue Maddox (Andy), both of dren. Due to current events, a and George Taylor (If you surrounded with all the joined the United States Wauchula. Jim had a great A long-time member of celebration of life will be remember Taylor’s Sports knowledge, love and laugh- Navy to serve fondness for his beloved the First United Methodist held at a later date. Center, Mom may have ter you desire. Although I his country for dogs, Jake and Tucker. Church of Wauchula, Flo- Memorial Donations can printed some of your T- cry often and my heart aches 20 years retir- Graveside service was rence was quite active and be made to First United Shirts or fitted your kids for one more hug, I’ll see ing as a Senior Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at involved in the church’s Methodist Church, 207 N with new shoes). Mom is you soon. Chief Petty Officer. Jim Hillsboro Memorial Gardens ministries for many years. 7th Ave, Wauchula, FL survived by three other sis- I know you and God are lived his life to the fullest with Brother Barry Parsons. She was especially faithful 33873. ters all with distinct ad- watching out for me. and never met a stranger. He to her beloved Good Samar- Arrangements were by mirable qualities. was a Christian and a mem- Online Condolences can itan Sunday School class. Heath Funeral Home, Mom’s legacy is her son, Love you Bunches, ber of Landmark Baptist be sent to the family at A highlight in her life was Lakeland. Scott Horton, and daughter, Terry Lynn Church in Haines City. www.marionnelsonfuner- membership in the Order of Jim was manager of Sad- alhome.com. dle Lake Resort in Lake Wales, for 16 years. Care Enough To Correct… OBITUARY In Memory POLICY In Memory I grew up in a small town My Aunt Iris kept my might do the wrong thing, but WAYNE MABRY WANDA G. where everyone knew every- brother and I sometimes. Aunt I do something. The Herald-Advocate JOHNSON THOMAS one else and you were kin to Iris was close to six feet tall These people were not my publishes obituaries free Wayne Mabry Johnson, Wanda G. Thomas, 79, most of them. In my child- and solid. She wasn’t fat, mind parents. I suppose in some cir- of charge as a public 83, passed away on Friday, passed away on Sunday, hood, it seemed like every you, but she had a no-nonsense cles today, a parent might have service. A one-column Aug. 14, 2020, in Sebring. Aug. 16, 2020, in Winter adult I knew felt free to correct way about her. When I was said, “You have no right to talk photo of the deceased He was born to the late Haven. me. seven, she told me to sit still on to my child like that.” Back in may be added for $15. Billie James and Hazel She was born March 23, Alvin Simmons lived up the the couch. In a fit of original those days, children were com- Forms showing the infor- Lenora (Albritton) Johnson 1941 in Clairfield, Tenn., to road and worked for my sin, I said, “Make me.” She munity property. Everybody in mation which may be in- in Wauchula, on June 23, the late Ralph and Georgia mother. He took my brother snatched me up and put me on my community thought it was cluded in a free obituary 1937. He had been a resi- (Mazingo) Gibson. Wanda and I with him while he did the couch and sat on me. Aunt their job to look out after chil- are available at local fu- dent since 1985 coming had been a lifelong resident chores. I remember discover- Iris brought a lot of gravity to dren and teach them things neral homes or at our of- from Winter Park, and was a of Central Florida and was they needed to know – like not fice. All obituaries, Methodist minister with the of the Baptist faith. to cry for help when it wasn’t however, must be sub- Florida United Methodist She is survived by her needed, or never point a gun at mitted by a funeral Conference, serving for a son, Kevin Thomas a person, or sit still when home. period at the First United (Kathryn), of Winter Haven; you’re told, or even don’t let a Paid obituaries may Methodist Church of Se- brothers, Donald Gibson, of cow turn back on you. include additional infor- bring. Wayne loved fishing, Crewsville, Jerry Gibson, of American bison typically mation and remember- tennis, aviation, and boating. Bowling Green, and Jack run when they sense danger, ances. He is survived by his Gibson, of Bowling Green; but when predators approach Funeral homes can wife, Clarice Johnson, of Se- sister, Sue Harrison, of Plant ing if I yelled “Help” loud bear on the situation. In this in- without warning, bison form a submit obituaries to bring; children, Daryl John- City; and granddaughter, enough, there was an echo off stance, I cried help, because I multilayer circle of protection. obits@the heraldadvo- son (Tim O’Conner), of Ft. Madison Thomas. a dense bunch of trees. I yelled needed it. My brother Steve The females form a ring cate.com. Lauderdale, Kenny Johnson Along with her parents, it over and over until Alvin told was laughing at me. Aunt Iris around the young, and the (Hollie), of Sebring, Karen she was preceded in death by me stop. He said, “Somebody stood up and I gasped for air. males form an outer ring sur- Scarbrough (Robert), of her husband, Nathan Dale might think you are really in “Are you going to do what I rounding the females. For a Cape Coral; brother, Dale Thomas; and sister, Shirley trouble. Never yell help unless tell you?” she demanded. “Yes predator to get to the most vul- Johnson (Sarah), of Huddleston. the trouble is real.” Since that Ma’am,” I gasped out. Since nerable of the herd, they have ATTENTION Wauchula; grandchildren, Funeral Services will be day, I have never yelled help that day, when someone tells to get through the whole herd. SUBSCRIBERS Kelsie, Kaylon, Joy, and unless I really needed it. me to sit still, I do. Aunt Iris re- There is something to learn held Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, If you are moving or Jenna; great-grandchildren, at 11 a.m., at Stephenson- Bert Calder cleaned house ally made an impression on from the bison. Our children Layla, Kaia, Bella, Dawson, and watched me while my me. need our protection. They need changing your address, Nelson Funeral Home with please let our subscrip- and Haley. family receiving friends be- mother worked in town. I had Wayne Collier would take every adult to take ownership Along with his parents, he a little toy pistol, the kind that my brother and I cow hunting. and teach them things they tion department know ginning at 10 a.m. Burial as soon as possible so was preceded in death by his will follow at Lakeview Me- with a roll of caps that made a I rode a one-eyed Shetland need to know. This is not a job your service will not be son, David Wayne Johnson. morial Gardens. noise when you pulled the trig- pony my Uncle Larry had pro- we can leave to a smart phone The family will be hold- Arrangements entrusted ger. For some reason, we didn’t cured for me and tried to keep or assume one teacher take up delayed. ing a private memorial serv- to: have a roll of caps, but it didn’t up with the big people. I was the slack. Our children need all 863-773-3255 ice. Stephenson-Nelson matter. I would point the pistol riding behind the cows as we of us to protect them, advocate Arrangements entrusted Funeral Home at whatever I wanted to shoot pushed them up to the pens and for them, support them, and to: 4001 Sebring Parkway and yell “Bang!” One day I one of the cows turned back show them the way. Stephenson-Nelson Sebring, FL 33870 made the mistake of pointing at and ran right out. I froze. I think when you step in and Funeral Home Online condolences may Bert. “Bang” was barely out of Wayne yelled, “Don’t let her teach a child something they Save Your Lungs 4001 Sebring Parkway be left at: my mouth when she snatched get by you Clay.” She got by need to know, even if that child Sebring, FL 33870 www.stephensonnel- my pistol away from me and me. Wayne and Uncle Earl is not yours, you are doing Save Your $$$ Online condolences may sonfh.com told me never to point a gun at rode after the cow and Wayne God’s work. Every child de- be left at: anyone. I must have been four roped her. He drug her back to serves a circle of adults who CALL www.stephensonnel- or five, and even at that age I the herd. I was a little bewil- care enough to correct. 1 (877) U Can Now sonfh.com knew the difference between a dered. Wayne rode up beside real gun and a toy. I protested, me and said, “Son, I’m sorry I Hardee County native For “It’s just a toy.” Bert shook her yelled at you, but when a cow Clay Smith is lead pastor at A Personal finger in my face and said, starts to turn back on you, Alice Drive Baptist Church in Don’t Know Where To Turn For Help? “Toy or not, never point a gun don’t freeze. You’ve got to put Sumter, S.C. He and his “Quit Coach” at anyone.” Since that day, your horse broadside to her and brother and sister still own the From CALL THE SUICIDE HOTLINE whenever my hand holds a turn her back.” Since that day, family ranch in the Lemon gun, I hear Bert Calder’s voice every time I worked cows and Grove community east of Tobacco-Free and I am mindful never to one made a break for it, I heard Wauchula. You can follow him Florida 1 (800) 627 5906 point it at a person. Wayne’s voice in my head. I at unlikelyclay.com.

Guaranteed Lowest Prices 8:20c August 20, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A9 Crime Blotter Check It Out! By Alyssa Alvarado Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated the fol- Hardee County Public Library lowing incidents and made the following arrests during the Aug. 16, Nicholas Paul Cullifer, 24, of Bradenton, was past week. All suspects or defendants are presumed innocent booked into county jail at 10:45 p.m. by Sgt. Zuniga on a charge of the charges against them. of violation of probation/community control and held without bond. The first Wednesday of every month we will have a guest HARDEE COUNTY Aug. 16, a theft was reported at 6:20 p.m. in the 2900 block reader come to the library and read a book. Aug. 10, Jose Alfredo Lopez Rojas, 25, of Wauchula, was of Redbird Lane. This month we had Diane Smith, Supervisor of Elections, booked into the county jail at 12:17 a.m. by Dep. Alvarez on two Aug. 16, a fight was reported at 8:23 p.m. in the 200 block read a book about voting. counts of failure to appear and released on his own recognizance of Maxwell Drive. We would love for everyone to go to our Facebook page and at 10:35 a.m. check it out. It is a very informational book that is great for all Aug. 10, James Anderson, 24, of Starke, was booked into WAUCHULA POLICE ages. The book is Vote for our Future by Margaret McNamara. the county jail at 11:57 a.m. on a charge of violation of proba- Aug. 10, a theft was reported at 4:44 p.m. in the 200 block If you would like to be a guest reader for the library, tion/community control and held without bond. of South 7th Avenue. PLEASE let us know. We would love to have you come and read Aug. 10, a burglary of a residence was reported at 1:37 a.m. Aug. 10, criminal mischief was reported at 4:49 p.m. in the for us. in the 4000 block of Captiva Avenue. 300 block of Bell Street. If you would like to join the Friends of the Library please Aug. 10, a burglary of a conveyance was reported at 7:35 contact us at 863-773-6438 or come in and see us. a.m. in the 3500 block of Elm Street. Aug. 12, animal cruelty was reported at 9:43 a.m. in the 800 For more exciting news and events to come, check out our Aug. 10, a burglary of a conveyance was reported at 9:18 block of East Main Street. Facebook page and our Instagram as well: @behardeelibrary. a.m. in the 3400 block of Elm Street. Aug. 12, a burglary of a conveyance was reported at 4:55 Aug. 10, a theft was reported at 1:48 p.m. in the 900 block p.m. in the 300 block of Melendy Street. of East Summit Street. Aug. 10, a theft was reported at 2:23 p.m. in the 1400 block Aug. 14, a shoplifting complaint was made at 4:35 p.m. in of U.S. 17 North. the 100 block of West Oak Street. Aug. 14, a battery was reported at 9:00 p.m. in the 400 block Aug. 11, Chevee Leigh Cole, 29, of Wauchula, was booked of North 6th Avenue. into the county jail by Dep. Layport on a charge of possession of synthetic narcotic with intent to sell and held without bond. Aug. 15, criminal mischief was reported at 12:59 a.m. in Aug. 11, criminal mischief was reported in the area of State the 700 block of La Playa Drive. Road 64 and Mel Smith at 7:44 a.m. Aug. 11, a battery was reported at 12:22 p.m. in the 900 Aug. 16, a fight was reported at 1:20 p.m. in the 700 block block of East Summit Street. of North 8th Avenue. Aug. 11, animal cruelty was reported at 1:23 p.m. in the Aug. 16, dangerous shooting was reported at 3:01 p.m. in 2300 block of Osprey Lane. the area of Main Street and Wildcat Way. Aug. 11, a theft was reported at 8:12 p.m. in the 1400 block of U.S. 17 North. BOWLING GREEN POLICE Aug. 10, a stolen vehicle was reported at 7:17 a.m. in the Aug. 12, Jose Martinez-Alvarez, 23, of Wauchula, was 700 block of East Banana Street. booked into the county jail by Cpl. Johnson at 4:45 a.m. on a charge of failure to appear and held in lieu of $1,000 bond. Aug. 14, a stolen vehicle was reported at 4:41 p.m. in the Aug. 12, dangerous shooting was reported at 1:08 a.m. in 5000 block of Chester Avenue. the 200 block of Maxwell Drive. FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION Aug. 13, a theft was reported at 8:14 a.m. in the 4200 block Aug. 16, Yoandry Rodriguez Year, 39, of Tampa, was of Clifton Bryan Road. booked into the county jail at 1:19 a.m. by FWC Ofc. Franks on Aug. 13, dangerous shooting was reported at 5:13 p.m. in charges of illegal taking of a deer or turkey, $500 bond; and vi- the area of Stansfield and Morales. olation of FWC rule level 2, $250 bond. Aug. 16, Isbel Migueles Year, 25, of Tampa, was booked Aug. 14, criminal mischief was reported at 2:36 a.m. in the into the county jail at 1:29 a.m. by FWC Ofc. Karr on three 1400 block of Lisa Drive. counts of violation of FWC Rule Level 2, $250 bond each; and Aug. 14, dangerous shooting was reported at 6:59 p.m. in illegal taking of a deer or turkey, $500 bond. the 6000 block of State Road 62. FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL Aug. 15, criminal mischief was reported at 1:46 a.m. in the Aug. 16, Jose Antonio Caudillo, 42, of Wimauma, was 100 block of Davis Court. booked into the county jail at 5:08 a.m. by FHP Tpr. Brown on COURTESY PHOTO Aug. 15, an animal bite was reported at 9:38 p.m. in the a charge of DUI and released at 1:10 p.m. after posting $250 Supervisor of Elections Diane Smith was the guest 1200 block of Steve Roberts Special. bond. reader this month at the Hardee County Library.

INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS Can We Talk . . . More Or Less? Last March, a couple of Parents are struggling with fled by the masks we all wear. REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING AIR days after St. Patrick’s Day, whether to send their children Hugs are a fading memory. when the reality set in that the back to school later this Mary and I “attend” church HANDLING UNITS AT nation was about to enter a month, or to enroll them in one every Sunday by watching the quarantine on a scale unknown of several home-schooling op- service over either YouTube or HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BLDG for 100 years, my first reaction tions. Facebook Live, depending on 100 & 500 was, “Wow, I have to be sure The word “virtual” has as- which technology is working to tell my grandchildren about sumed a new meaning in our better that day. Sealed bids will be received by The School Board of Hardee County, at the Super- this!” everyday lexicon. It means I “attend” meetings of Ro- intendent’s Office, 1009 North 6th Ave., Wauchula, Florida 33873 until 2:00 p.m. on Being a career journalist (al- that when we talk to each tary and other organizations September 8, 2020, at which time all bids shall be publicly opened for furnishing all beit a happily retired one) other, we rarely communicate with a new (to us) technology labor and material and performing all work necessary for the Removal and Replace- whose life-time job descrip- face-to-face. called Zoom, which allows me ment of two existing Air Handling Units #1 in Building 500 and AHU #4 in Building tion was to write the first Especially for those of us in to participate in a discussion 100 and associated piping at Hardee Senior High School, 830 Altman Road, rough draft of history, that’s the high risk group collec- only as long as the person in Wauchula, FL. just the way my brain works. tively known as senior citi- charge decides not to shut A minute or so later, reality zens, face-to-face down participation with a Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond and shall be written on the form of set in, as I realized that with communication has become a mute button. Bid Bond satisfactory to the Board or a Cashier’s Check in an amount no less than three of my six grandchildren five percent (5%) of the total amount of the base bid as a guarantee that the Bidder in their teen years and two of shall, if awarded the contract, enter into a written contract with the Board, satisfactory the other three in elementary in form to the Board, containing a liquidated damages clause, requiring Worker’s school, I didn’t have to tell Compensation and Public Liability Insurance as required by the Board. The suc- them about life in a pandemic. cessful bidder shall give a Performance and Payment Bond satisfactory in form to They were going to experi- the Board in the full amount of the Contract price within ten (10) days after accept- ence it along with me. Only ance of the bid by the Board. Bidder must be a licensed Florida Contractor (“Con- the four-year-old might have tractor”) unless otherwise set forth in these bid documents. few memories, and his siblings were bound to keep the mem- luxury, and a somewhat dan- I have even delivered a Each bid shall be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, Hardee ories alive for him. gerous one at that. speech over Zoom. I couldn’t County School Board, P.O. Box 1678, Wauchula, FL 33873. Bids shall be Sealed At 79, I have reached the I have long considered my- tell if the audience was laugh- and plainly marked: age at which our adult children self to enjoy remarkably good ing at my jokes. keep an eye on their parents, health for someone who had a “The Sound of Silence,” one BID – REMOVE AND REPLACE AIR HANDLING UNITS #1 & #4 and Mary and I appreciate it. small tyrannosaurus as a child- of my favorite ballads of yes- BLDG 100 & 500 – Hardee Senior High School September 8, 2020 - 2:00 P.M. We count ourselves fortunate. hood pet. teryear, has taken on new One of the first observations Today, I don’t venture far- meaning. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids received and to waive any I read was, “If our parents ther than our curbside mailbox Will this all be behind us by and all irregularities in regard thereto. Unsealed bids, e.g., fax transmissions, will could endure four years of without wearing a surgical Christmas? Don’t ask me. Re- not be accepted. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for re- World War II, we can endure a grade mask. member, I’m the one who pre- ceipt of bids for a period of thirty (30) days. few weeks of isolation.” It put When I go to a doctor’s ap- dicted last St. Patrick’s Day things in perspective. pointment, it is difficult to tell that it would be over in three MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: August 31, 2020, 10:00 a.m., Educational Based on nothing but a my fellow patients from my months. Facilities Department, 1015 SR 66 Zolfo Springs, FL Telephone number (863)735- hunch, I figured we might medical caregivers. We are all Perhaps “Silent Night” also 2055. Bid documents and specifications will be issued at this time. have to hunker down for as wearing masks that give us the will assume new meaning. long as three months. That was look of a band of health con- All this said, I have no com- All bidding contractors shall attend the pre-bid conference in order to have a valid five months ago. scious Wild West bank rob- plaints. I am alive and healthy, bid proposal considered for this project. Bid Proposals from Contractors not in at- Today, traditional Hal- bers. as are my family and most of tendance of the mandatory pre-bid conference will be considered unresponsive. loween and Christmas events On those rare occasions our friends. More than already are being cancelled. when we enjoy a “socially dis- 162,000 Americans are less Bid tabulations with recommended awards shall be posted for review by interested College football, the closest tanced” visit in our carport fortunate. parties at the Hardee County School Board office and web site, thing to a secular religion in with our children and grand- I close with the alliterative www.hardee.k12.fl.us. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed by Section our culture, is problematical. children, our words are muf- phrase I stumbled across sev- 120.53(5), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter eral months ago: 120, Florida Statutes. Stay well, S. L. –––––– NEW PAYMENT PROCESS (S. L. Frisbie is retired. One The Hardee County School District (District) shall have the option of using the of his favorite anecdotes from District’s purchasing card (from Bank of America) to make purchases, partial PUBLIC NOTICE the Coronavirus Era goes: “If payments and/or draws under the contract or purchase order. The District’s I had known when I went out purchasing card is similar to a credit card in that there will be a small fee which SPECIAL MEETING DATE to dinner last March that it the contractor will be required to pay and the contractor will receive payment would be the last time I would be eating at a restaurant for directly from the card issuer rather than the District. Any and all fees related to The Hardee County Housing Authority will meet for a this type of payment are the responsibility of the contractor. In no case will six months, I would have or- Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 6:30 dered dessert.”) the District allow increases in prices to offset credit card fees paid by the con- p.m. at 701 LaPlaya Drive, Wauchula. Due to COVID- tractor or any other charges incurred by the contractor, unless specifically 19 precautions, the public will not be able to attend the stated in the terms of the contract or purchase order. meeting in person, but may access the meeting via the Zoom. Payment through the District purchasing card is a method of payment, not a The method of contract award. Procedural requirements for awards of contracts Register in advance for this meeting at: Herald-Advocate and orders must still be followed. Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ PRINTERS PUBLISHERS Bob Shayman tZEvc-mqqDovGNKRcE6YvOfHiEQBsy_5BKWG Telephone (863) 773-3255 Superintendent of Schools 8:20c 8:20c www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com A10 The Herald-Advocate, August 20, 2020 Farmers, Ranchers And Landowners Florida Sea Grant and UF/IFAS Name New Doing Their Part To Improve Water Quality Associate Director Of Extension And Education By TORY MOORE figure out the new directions Drive across Florida and you will see evi- agencies. Special To The Herald-Advocate we can take Florida Sea Grant dence of USDA’s Natural Resources Conser- For instance, the National Water Quality As a child growing up in in.” vation Service (NRCS) work on the landscape. Initiative targets small watersheds with the Bermuda, Maia McGuire knew McGuire earned her Ph.D. Conservation practices such as riparian highest potential for water quality improve- how to swim before she could in marine biology and fisheries forest buffers, restored wetlands, contour strips, ments. Its Mississippi River Basin Healthy Wa- walk and spent every spare mo- at the University of Miami in and fields planted with protective cover are just tershed Initiative offers incentives to eligible ment exploring the ocean’s 1997 with a research focus on a few visible signs of the agency’s work in our farmers and landowners to carry out voluntary shore with her father. Now, she coral reproduction and her state. conservation practices that avoid, control, and will lead UF/IFAS Extension bachelor’s degree in marine bi- NRCS conservationists in Florida work trap pollution in 13 states. Its Great Lakes and Florida Sea Grant’s efforts ology from the Florida Institute with farmers, ranchers, private forest landown- Restoration Initiative targets producers in select to engage the public and stake- of Technology in 1989. ers and local soil and water conservation dis- watersheds in the states surrounding lakes holders on coastal issues McGuire is a highly tricts to plan and install conservation practices. Huron, Superior, Michigan, Erie and Ontario. around the state. awarded professional and In Florida the Source Water McGuire’s work with brings extensive experience in Protection strategy leverages Florida Sea Grant began in coastal and marine issues edu- our programs and practices to 2001, serving as a multi-county McGuire cation to this role. In 2005, she Guest Column protect drinking water sources. UF/IFAS Extension agent in was awarded the Marine Sci- In 2019, we established priority By Juan Hernandez northeast Florida. She added ence Educator of the Year areas to focus program funding. State Conservationist - Florida the interim Florida Sea Grant Florida Sea Grant director. “I award by the Florida Marine This year, we are further refin- program leader role to her re- am so glad that she has ac- Science Educators Association. ing those areas to identify high sponsibilities in November cepted this role and I look for- In 2014 she was given the Don priority watersheds to address 2019. Now, in her new role, she ward to growing and Sweat Award by Florida Sea threats to source water. Out- dedicates 100% her time to strengthening the Florida Sea Grant, and in 2015 she was NRCS offers more than 170 individual prac- reach and implementation will target these help facilitate Florida Sea Grant program with her help.” named Conservation Educator tices and suites of practices that can be used to areas for practices with increased payment Grant-related UF/IFAS Exten- “The first thing I want to do of the Year by the Florida improve soil health, water quality, air quality rates. sion programming that reaches is learn even more about the Wildlife Federation – just to and wildlife habitat. When planning these prac- NRCS staff works with farmers and regional, state and national au- agents, their programing, their name a few. tices, NRCS staff helps producers maintain or landowners to combat invasive species, protect diences. challenges and how I can In 2015, McGuire was improve agricultural productivity. watersheds and shorelines from non-point “Dr. McGuire brings to this help,” McGuire, UF/IFAS as- awarded a NOAA Marine De- In Florida, nutrient management systems, source pollution and to restore wetlands in se- position nearly 20 years of ex- sociate program leader for bris Outreach and Education erosion control, conservation tillage, pest man- lect watersheds. NRCS is seeing results from perience as an Extension agent, coastal and marine extension grant to start the Florida Mi- agement and conservation buffers are conser- producers’ efforts through these water-focused her work as a teacher, and her and Florida Sea Grant associate croplastic Awareness Project. vation practices that improve water quality. initiatives. education in and love for director for Extension and ed- This citizen science project Restoring historic longleaf pine forests by help- Our success in improving water quality in Florida’s coastal environ- ucation said. “It is a really ex- raises awareness of the sources ing landowners’ plant, burn and remove inva- Florida rests with our producers and I am con- ments,” said Sherry Larkin, citing time as we, together, and threats of microplastics in sive plants improves wildlife habitat as well as fident they will continue to do their part. For the coastal environment and water quality. many farmers, investing in environmental re- teaches residents how to reduce As the nation celebrates National Water sources is a tradition that goes back genera- their contribution to the plastic Quality Month in August, NRCS in Florida tions. problem. The project has salutes the conservation-minded farmers, But we need more producers to include grown to include 27 regional ranchers and private forest landowners who do conservation as part of their operation. Produc- coordinators around Florida their part daily to improve water quality on ers who are interested in learning how to inte- and has gained over 3,000 their operations. The impacts of their efforts are grate conservation into their operation can visit pledges from citizens that vow significant and rewarding. We are fortunate to USDA’s farmers.gov offsite link image web- to reduce their plastic waste. have clean, safe water for drinking, agriculture site for more information about NRCS conser- “Florida Sea Grant has one and recreation in Florida and we appreciate vation offerings. of the top-rated Extension pro- your efforts. grams nationally. We have to Agriculture can and does play a critical Juan Hernandez is the state conservation- keep trying to find ways to be role in improving water quality and other nat- ist in Florida. innovative,” McGuire said. ural resources in our state. Because 70 percent “COVID-19 has really thrown of the land is privately owned in Florida, con- a wrench in how we work and siderable water quality and other natural re- • Sometimes tires just get old. Put a quarter required us to think long term source improvements will be achieved by upside down into a tire groove to check your about how we may need to do farmers, ranchers, and private forest landown- cars tread depth. If you can see above Wash- things differently. Brainstorm- ers as they make conservation decisions every ington’s head, it’s time for new tires. ing ways to think about that day. and how we can grow is on the NRCS and its partners are committed to • Imagine hopping into a moving object that front of my mind right now.” helping producers find suitable solutions to can go up to 200 mph without strapping your- their natural resource challenges, such as water self into it. Doesn’t it make more sense now to wear a seat belt? Tory Moore is a communi- quality impairment. In many regions of the na- cations specialist with tion, NRCS offers technical and financial as- • Seat Belt Fact: Rear seated unbuckled pas- UF/IFAS and can be reached at sistance in high-priority watersheds identified sengers are three times more likely to die in a [email protected]. by local communities and applicable state crash than the driver or front seat passenger.

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COURTESY PHOTOS BY SPENCE SUTRY Only one of the ten original columns remains in the couryard of the Temple of Karnak. Its height shows how tall the temple was.

By SPENCE AUTRY think it was begun more than four thousand Special To The Herald-Advocate years ago. Our guide tried as best she could to Going to Egypt to see the pyramids and recreate for us what it would have looked like cruising the Nile River has always been on my in its time. bucket list but unrest in the Middle East and Back in the van, our next stop was the Tem- concern with our security made the trip un- ple of Luxor. Not nearly as large as the Karnak likely. But, our son Brennan, who was in the Temple, it was much better preserved. Located Navy and stationed in Sicily, asked, “Would on the east bank of the Nile, the flooding river you and Mom like to join us on a Nile River filled it with silt which helped preserve it after Cruise during the Christmas holidays?” That’s it was abandoned. A chapel in the rear of the all it took and we began planning. complex was used as a Christian church after As a service member, Brennan would only Alexander conquered Egypt in 900 A.D. be allowed to go to Egypt on an organized tour, Following our tour of the Temple of Luxor which was fine with us. I told him to choose we were taken to the ship to begin the cruise. one he thought would fit his budget and allow The ships were lashed together along the banks us to see what we wanted to see. He chose a of the river and to get to ours we had to walk tour that included two days in Cairo with a through about six other ships. Thank goodness visit to the pyramids, the Sphynx, and the porters were bringing our luggage. We had Egyptian Museum. Then, a five-day cruise on booked a standard room on the ship but our the Nile stopping at iconic sites along the way. guide was able to upgrade all of us to very nice And to top things off, Brennan suggested we suites. end the trip with five days in a resort on the We had our first meal on the boat, lunch, shore of the Red Sea, snorkeling, scuba diving, and we knew we would be gaining weight over and just relaxing. We were all in. the next five days. It was an all-you-can-eat We arrived in Sicily in time to relax and buffet and we tried everything. After the huge enjoy Christmas with Brennan, his wife lunch, we rested some in the afternoon before Stephanie, and their son Logen. The weather sitting on the deck in the early evening waiting was cool, and it felt more like Christmas than for our next meal. when we left Florida. Two days after Christ- The next day was New Year’s Eve. We had mas we departed on an overnight flight sailed during the night to Esna. After a full through Rome to Cairo. breakfast, our group took a small boat to the On the first day in Cairo, we recovered from west bank of the Nile for what turned out to be the flight and did a little shopping. The next the highlight of the trip for me. After visiting morning, we were picked up by our guide and a ruined temple with two very large seated fig- driven to Giza for the Pyramids and the Sph- ures and the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only fe- ynx. Our small tour group included me, my male pharaoh, we went to the Valley of the wife Susan, our son Brennan, his wife Kings. Stephanie, and their son Logen, and a young None of the books I have seen or the docu- couple from Sudan. It was a beautiful, clear, mentaries I have watched on TV prepared me cool morning, perfect being outside. for what we saw in the tombs of the pharaohs Our guide was very informative and made we visited. The pictographs on the walls were sure we were in the best spots for photographs. as colorful and vivid as the day they were After lunch at a local restaurant, we toured the made. And the walls were covered with them. Egyptian Museum. Once again, having the As we walked down the long shafts into the guide made all the difference. He knew where mountainside to the burial chambers, the sto- the highlights were and gave us information on ries depicted on the walls told of the greatness the history of Egypt and facts about the arti- of the pharaohs once buried in the tombs. We facts we saw in the museum. We especially only had time to go into three of the sixty-five enjoyed the King Tut exhibit. known tombs at the site but I couldn’t have We left the museum and were driven to the been happier with the chance to go inside the airport for our short flight to Luxor and the be- tomb of a pharaoh. ginning of our Nile River Cruise. Due to flight Back at the boat, we had lunch then went up delays, we didn’t arrive at our hotel in Luxor onto the top deck to relax and enjoy the views until about 2 a.m. and had to meet our guide at as we sailed south toward Edfu, our next stop. 8 a.m. to begin our tour so it was a short night. It was cool as the sun set over the low moun- The hypostyle hall in the Temple of Karnak contains 134 ornately carved columns. Our guide picked us up and took us to the Kar- tains of the Western Desert. Dinner that nak Temple. evening was a special New Year’s Eve dinner The pyramids and the Sphynx were impres- followed by a big party in the lounge. We sive but nothing like the Karnak Temple. With managed to stay awake long enough to enjoy the beautiful carvings, hieroglyphics, and for- the dinner but were in bed long before the New est of columns, I was awestruck. Everywhere Year’s party began. I looked was something else to see. And to See EGYPT B6

The entrance to the Temple of Luxor is decorated with statues of Ramesses II. Orig- inally, there were two obelisk but one was removed in 1833 and erected in Paris in Splendid golden statues from the tomb of King Tut were just some of the treasures Place de la Concord. we saw in the Egyptian Museum. B2 The Herald-Advocate, August 20, 2020 – THE CLASSIFIEDS –

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______COUNTY COURT Madison McCoy, driving sion of a firearm/ammunition/ Joseph A. Brennick to IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF The following marriage while DL suspended/revoked/ electric weapon device by a Double C. Holdings LLC, a HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT licenses were issued re- cancelled, state to drop convicted felon, plea of no Florida limited liability com- PROBATE DIVISION IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, cently in the Clerk of charge. contest, adjudicated guilty, pany for $32,000. FLORIDA FILE NO.: 252020CP000067 CIVIL ACTION Courts Office: Madison Rose McCoy, no sentenced to 6 years in state Joseph A. Brennick to Elvira Felicity Servin, 27, valid driver’s license, plea of prison with a 3 year minimum Double C. Holdings LLC, a IN RE: ESTATE OF CASE NO. 20000039CAAXMX of Wauchula, and Julia Her- no contest, adjudicated guilty, mandatory, $520 fine, $450 in Florida Limited Liability rera, 27, of Wauchula. $430 fine, $250 in fees. fees, credit for all time Company for $45,000. RICHARD EDWARD MACKEY VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND Dalton Lee Singletary, 26, Axel Leonardo Sanchez, served, to run concurrent with First Mortgage of Deceased. FINANCE, INC., ______/ Plaintiff of Wauchula, and Lacy Jean possession of marijuana drug case. Wauchula Inc., a Florida cor- vs. Faircloth, 28, of Wauchula. under 20 grams and posses- Elberto Cisneros Jr., viola- poration to Tiffany Browning NOTICE TO CREDITORS ARETHA D. FAULK AKA Mathew Scott Kelley, 37, sion of drug paraphernalia, tion of community control, Southwell for $240,000. ARETHA DENISE FAULK, et. al., of Wauchula, and Christina entered diversion. original charge carrying a Delmas Gough to Daniel The administration of the es- Defendants Marie Carroll, 30, of Talla- Jose Molina Molina, do- concealed firearm, admitted H. Smith and Linda M. Smith tate of RICHARD EDWARD hassee. mestic battery, entered diver- violation, adjudicated guilty, for $115,000. MACKEY, deceased, whose date ______/ sion. sentenced to 25 hours of com- Go America LLC, a Cali- of death was June 19, 2020, is pending in the Circuit Court for NOTICE OF ACTION The following civil ac- munity service, $200 fee, fornia limited liability com- Hardee County, Florida, Probate tions and small-claims cases CIRCUIT COURT probation restored and modi- pany to Pablo Perez and Division, the address of which is TO: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF were filed in County Court. The following civil ac- fied. Mirca Perez for $35,000. 417 W. Main Street, Suite 202, ARETHA D. FAULK AKA Portfolio Recovery Associ- tions were filed recently in Mathew Dwayne Taylor, Keith Nadaskay and Wauchula, Florida 33873. The ARETHA DENISE FAULK ates v. Stacey Lindsey, small- the office of the Circuit possession of methampheta- Christina M. Nadaskay to name and address of the Per- 629 HONEYSUCKLE STREET, claims case seeking $597.91. Court: mine, possession of drug Nettie Blum for $88,000. sonal Representative and the WAUCHULA, FL 33873; and Personal Representative’s attor- 325 TUSHEGEE STREET, LVNV Funding LLC v. There were no civil actions paraphernalia, possession of Kaus W. Kunkel and Dag- ney are set forth below. WAUCHULA, FL 33873 Gloria Garcia, small-claims filed recently in the office of synthetic cannabinoids, plea mar E. Kunkel to Genifer Di- complaint seeking $1,176.83. the Circuit Court. of no contest to possession of anne Weaver for $94,500. All creditors of the decedent YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Midland Credit Manage- methamphetamine, state to Richard Albert Parsons and other persons having claims that an action to foreclose a ment Inc. v. Monty English, The following civil ac- drop possession of drug para- and Roberta Ann Rakespraw or demands against decedent's mortgage on the following de- small-claims complaint seek- tions were disposed of re- phernalia and possession of to Richard A. Oudekerk and estate, on whom a copy of this scribed property located in notice is required to be served Hardee County, Florida: ing $501-2,500. cently in Circuit Court: synthetic cannabinoids, adju- Sue A. Oudekerk, as an estate must file their claims with this Midland Funding LLC v. Bank of New York Mellon, dicated guilty possession of by the entireties with rights of Court ON OR BEFORE THE LOT 6, BLOCK 1, AMER- Sydney Surrency, small- Bank of New York, Centex methamphetamine, sentenced survivorship for $28,000. LATER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER ICA SOUTH ADDITION, claims complaint seeking Home Equity Loan Trust to 1 year of standard proba- Pofirio Castanon to Maria THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLI- ACCORDING TO THE $1,134.36. 2004 D, JPMorgan Chase tion with drug conditions, A. Picazo for $55,000. CATION OF THIS NOTICE OR 30 PLAT THEREOF, Bank v. City of Bowling substance abuse evaluation Dennis R. Powell to DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF RECORDED IN PLAT SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS BOOK 75, PAGE 4, OF The following civil ac- Green, Hardee County Clerk and treatment, $430 fine, Dustyn B. Waters and Tammy NOTICE ON THEM. THE PUBLIC RECORDS tions and small-claims cases Circuit Court, Robinson $500 in fees. A. Waters for $130,000. OF HARDEE COUNTY, were disposed of recently in Linda D, Rodriguez Linda D, Jason Alan Davidson, ha- Steven R. Whitley, as All other creditors of the dece- FLORIDA. County Court. Rodriguez Rayfield A, un- rassing witness/victim/infor- Trustee of the Michael A. dent and other persons having Galaxy International Pur- known of spouse of Linda D mant, state to drop charge. Sanders Irrevocable Trust claims or demands against TOGETHER WITH THAT chasing LLV v. Browdy Rodriguez, unknown spouse Jason Alan Davidson, at- Agreement to Island Paradise decedent's estate must file their CERTAIN 2004 MANUFAC- claims with this Court WITHIN 3 TURED HOME, I.D. NO(S). Kolby McIntyre, McIntyre of Linda D Robinson, un- tempted burglary of a Bamboo LLC, a Florida lim- MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF WHC013336GA, TITLE Browdy Kolby, Final Judg- known spouse of Rayfield A dwelling/structure or con- ited liability company for THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF NO(S). 90150576 ment Against Browdy Kolby Rodriguez, unknown tenant veyance, plea of no contest, $312,500. THIS NOTICE. McIntyre AKA Kolby McIn- in possession 1, unknown adjudicated guilty, sentenced David A. Lawes and Lu- has been filed against you, and tyre Browdy in the amount of tenant in possession 2 in the to 18 months in state prison, cille Lawes to Dennis L. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN you are required to serve a copy $1,863.35. amount of $84,914.23. $520 fine, $325 in fees, credit Slauson and Cindy S. Slauson THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH of your written defenses, if any, IN FLORIDA STATUTES SEC- to this action, on Greenspoon Antoinette J. Yoder v. Monica Block v. Jeffrey for all time served, sentence for $475,000. TION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- Marder, LLP, Default Depart- Christopher Dills, Final Judg- Block, Final Judgement of to run concurrent with viola- EVER BARRED. ment, Attorneys for Plaintiff, ment for Unlawful Detainer. Dissolution of Marriage. tion of probation case. whose address is Trade Centre Jason Alan Davidson, vio- NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME South, Suite 700, 100 West Cy- The following criminal The following felony lation of probation, original PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, press Creek Road, Fort Laud- NOTICE UNDER traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases were dis- charge of burglary of a struc- ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) erdale, FL 33309, and file the FICTITIOUS NAME ACT YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE original with the Clerk within 30 cases were disposed of re- posed of recently in Circuit ture, admitted violation, adju- Notice is hereby given that DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH days after the first publication of cently in County Court. Court: Andrew dicated guilty, sentenced to the undersigned, pursuant to IS BARRED. this notice in THE HERALD AD- Jared Cochran, possession Cisneros, possession of 18 months in state prison, the provisions of the Fictitious VOCATE , on or before Septem- of cannabis and possession of methamphetamine and pos- probation revoked, $200 fee, Name Act, Section 865.09, The date of the first publica- ber 11, 2020; otherwise a default drug paraphernalia, entered session of drug paraphernalia, all unpaid financials reduced Florida Statutes, as amended, tion of this Notice is August 13, and a judgment may be entered intends to register with the 2020. against you for the relief de- diversion. plea of no contest, adjudi- to lien, credit for all time Secretary of State of the State manded in the Complaint. Ryan Blackford Thews, cated guilty, sentenced to served, sentence to run con- of Florida, the fictitious name Attorney for Personal driving while DL suspended/ time served on possession of current with burglary case. of Paradise Candles under Representative: WITNESS MY HAND AND revoked/cancelled and at- drug paraphernalia, sentenced which the undersigned is en- Kenneth B. Evers, of SEAL OF SAID COURT on this tached tag not assigned, plea to 5 years in state prison on The following deeds for gaged or will engage in busi- KENNETH B. EVERS, P.A. 3rd day of August, 2020. ness at: 1631 Paula Drive in Florida Bar No. 0054852 of no contest to the lesser possession of methampheta- real estate transactions of the City of Wauchula, Florida Post Office Drawer 1308 Victoria L. Rogers, charge of no valid DL, state mine, credit for all time $10,000 or more were filed 33873. Wauchula, FL 33873-1308 Clerk of the Circuit Court to drop attached tag not as- served, driver’s license sus- recently in the Clerk of That the party/parties inter- Phone: (863) 773-5600 signed charge, adjudication pension for 1 year, $520 fine, Courts Office: ested in said business enter- Facsimile: (866) 547-4362 By: Connie Coker withheld on no valid DL, $700 in fees, to run concur- 204 Bay Street Inc., a prise is/are as follows: Email: [email protected] Deputy Clerk $320.50 fine, $200 in fees, rent with weapon case. Florida corporation to Noel Samantha McMillan. In accordance with the Ameri- has 60 days to pay. Andrew Cisneros, posses- Santiago, for $92,000. Dated at Wauchula, Hardee Personal Representative: County, Florida 33873. DAVID MACKEY cans with Disabilities Act, per- Personal Representative sons needing a reasonable Person authorizing publica- 1376 Alec Hendry Road accommodation to participate in tion: Samantha N. McMillan. 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By TOM STAIK become an engineer. Of The Herald-Advocate Kein swam breast stroke Two Hardee Senior High and individual medley as well School swimming standouts as 200 free relay and 400 free were recently honored as Aca- relay. He broke HSHS record demic All-Americans. in 200 freestyle relay, was a Wildcats honored were Kein regional qualifier all four Knight and Hugh Pate. years, and was an individual “We could not be more hon- district champion three times. ored to have these fine young He participated in men to have received this dis- STEM/AZPI as an officer, was tinguished award, Florida has a member of the National only eleven swimmers that re- Honor Society, and partici- ceived this award this year and pated in Future Farmers of two came from Hardee Senior America. High School,” said Tracy Pate, He received the academic who retired as head swim excellence award, and was coach for the Wildcats at the commended for scoring top 1 end of the 2019-20 season. percent in PSAT. He com- The honor is presented by pleted more than 600 hours in the National Interscholastic community service as a volun- Swimming Coaches Associa- teer at church, volunteer at tion and represents achieve- Lake Aurora Christian Camp ments in the 2019-20 season. in Lake Wales, school events, “This is a huge honor for and county events. Kein and Hugh as both de- Hugh Trace Pate is the son serve it with all the hard work of Joel and Tracy Pate. academically in the classroom He plans to attend the Uni- and athletically in the pool,” versity of Florida where he Coach Pate said. “They have plans to study microbiology worked extremely hard in the and cell science. He later plans class room finishing top of to attend medical school and COURTESY PHOTOS class 2020 both received a become a physician. Hugh Pate Kein Knight weighted 4.60 GPA and un- Hugh was captain of the weighted 4.0. Kein and Hugh swim team, was a four year was a member of the vegetable shine State Scholar, AP school career as a volunteer Hardee and Highlands County, only received A’s in all of the letterman, is the school record Judging team, was a prepara- Scholar with Honors, Ameri- educating on Type 1 diabetes founded a Juvenile Diabetes classes. They both would chal- holder in two events, was Dis- tive speaker for three years, can Legion Award, Academic awareness, volunteer with the Research Federation one-walk lenge themselves to take col- trict champion in four events, was a member of the National Excellence award, Most Valu- American Red Cross teaching team raising money to help lege and AP.” and was a Regional qualifier Honor Society for three years able Swimmer, Student of the water safety awareness and combat Type 1 Diabetes Type Kein Knight is the son of all four years. and an officer, participated in Month for the Chamber of drowning prevention, volun- None, was a volunteer with Keith and Carrie Knight. He His high school activities in- Alpha Zeta Pi, participated in Commerce, and Athlete of the teer lifeguard at school activi- FFA working and setting up plans to attend the University cluded: swim team four years, 4-H for four years, and partic- Week High Point Award. ties, volunteer with USA many chapter functions, and of South Florida and major in tennis team for four years, ipated in USA Swimming. Hugh completed 300 serv- Swimming teaching kids ad- served as a volunteer tutor for some type of engineering and FFA officer for three years, His awards include: Sun- ice hours during his high vanced swim technique in STEM.

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Greetings from Fort Green. Sunday. As usual, he does a My neighbor, Faye My deepest sympathy is ex- good job. Chancey, will turn another year tended to Tracy and all friends Our preacher’s wife, Lori is old this week. Happy birthday and family in the home going having some bad back aches wishes are sent to her. of her mother, Florence Heath. and had procedure done last We spent last week at If she had lived to September week but is not any better. To Hardee Lakes. It is always fun she would have turned 99. The make her problems worse, her there but this was the wrong last time I saw Florence we all father is in the ICU in bad time of the year. August is hot sat together at Lucy Craw- shape from a car wreck. I un- and it rained every afternoon ford’s funeral. She was a spe- derstood someone to say they except one! That eliminated cial person and accomplished had to cut him out of the car. fishing except early in the much during her life. Tracy Special prayer is needed along morning. Shuree Rawls caught said they would have a Cele- with prayer for Alice Faye more than anyone else! She bration of Life in the future. Moye who was back at church and Gregg and the Scotts, Ron Heath Funeral in Lakeland was but not jumping any fences. and Mary and us enjoyed fel- serving the family and they are Ben Albritton has blood clots lowship whether or not we relatives. and I understood they were in were able to fish every night. Sympathy is also extended his lungs. Mike Wilkinson is Each family always brings to the family of Ron Pridgen. supposed to be better and I be- their dogs, Buster, Trey and He was another one who made lieve is in rehab in Sarasota. All Rascal enjoy walking together. his journey way to young. I of these need special prayer. You never know where it knew his parents better than Ron Scott was telling us that will rain. Thursday night it him and my late in-laws were he was praying for one minute rained so hard at the Lakes related to his mother. every night at 9 p.m. for the na- water was standing where my Seems like this column is tion, the pandemic to end, and car was parked and the water going to be about deaths but as President Trump. He was fol- was over the rims. We only live church was ending last Sunday lowing a request on Facebook about one mile from the Lakes morning Dennis Sasser an- advising that if the entire na- and there was not a drop in our nounced that his Uncle Sid tion would commit and pray rain gauge. Davis had just passed away. He earnestly, God would listen and Hardee County is fortunate was the brother of Clyde things would improve. It is def- to have such a nice place to Davis, who was Beth Sasser’s initely worth trying and he sets camp and fish. Sherman said Dad. I don’t have any particu- his alarm on his phone so he Lake One is supposed to be the lars but Sherman said he and won’t forget. best fishing but we always fish COURTESY PHOTO Kevin Sanders of Wauchula poses with an 11-foot alligator harvested in Peace River Sid were the same age and in That was a good photo of number two because you can Saturday night south of Zolfo Springs. Sanders drew one of four state alligator har- school together. Rebecca Brown in last week’s tie your boat to a tree in front vest permits allocated for Peace River North, which runs from Highway 70 in DeSoto Ron Mink provided the spe- paper announcing her engage- of your camp area. I talked to a County to Highway 60 east of Bartow. Each permit allows the hunter to harvest two cial music for services last ment. She is a pretty girl. lady from Citrus County and alligators to help manage the population. He was joined on the hunt by Michael she said they loved it and came Kelly and Kyle Braxton. as often as possible. 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The mortuary complex of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh, is unique in Two large seated statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, are all that remain of Egyptian architecture. It consists of vast terraces connected by ramps leading to the Temple of Pharoah Amenhotep III. the sanctuary. The next morning, we went desert to Abu Simbel and the an overnight train and we each world. And third, we were by van across the Nile to the Temple of Ramesses II. Al- had a bed, the train was so very lucky with our timing. West Bank where we took though this is a grand temple, rough none of us slept much We left Egypt on Thursday, horse-drawn carriages to the it is best known because it had on the 12-hour ride back to January 9, 2020. Just weeks Temple of Horus, the best-pre- to be relocated when the Cairo. after we left, we learned that served temple in Egypt. When Aswan dam flooded its origi- When we arrived in Cairo, the coronavirus swept through the pagan cult was banned and nal site. Taken apart piece-by- we were met by a van and several Nile cruise ships and the temple abandoned, the piece it was rebuilt in a new taken to the airport for our the cruises had been canceled. desert sand filled the temple location on the shores of Lake flight to Sharm el Sheikh for Once the world gets back to up to the roof. When it was Nasser. our vacation-within-a-vaca- normal, I would highly recom- excavated in the 1860’s they After we returned from Abu tion at the Hilton Sharks Bay mend this trip to anyone inter- found the roof intact and most Simbel, we took a small boat Resort on the shores of the ested in travel, history, or of the rooms still standing. It to a Nubian Village on the Red Sea. For the next five cultures. We felt very safe and is second in size only to the Western bank of the Nile. The days, we relaxed, swam in the comfortable during the entire Temple of Karnak. The walls Nubian people once inhabited pools, went snorkeling, scuba trip, and everyone welcomed of the temple were covered the area along the Nile south diving, shopping, and ate way us. There are tours for differ- with huge carvings of the of Aswan. Many were dis- too much at the buffets. We ent budgets with the biggest pharaohs and the Egyptian placed when the dam was built also celebrated a second differences being how much gods. Some were damaged by and had to relocate to new vil- Christmas. January 7th is the hand-holding they provide. the Coptic Christians who lages. It was very touristy but day Coptic Christians cele- Most of the tours go to the used the temple as a church. interesting to see the Nubian brate Christmas, and the resort same places so pick one that COURTESY PHOTOS BY SPENCE SUTRY Back at the boat, we had crafts available in the stalls. went all out with decorations looks good to you and travel The Sphinx with the Pyramid of Khafre in Giza in the lunch as we sailed further up- On our final day on the and even Santa arriving on a back to the time of the background. The Pyramid of Khafre was completed in river to Kom Ombo arriving Nile, we visited the Aswan camel. It was a wonderful pharaohs and enjoy an Egypt- 2470 B.C. and is the second largest pryamid in Egypt. just as the sun was setting. Dam and learned about its way to end our Egyptian ad- ian adventure. Located on the east side of the construction. Then we went to venture. river facing west, the setting one more temple, the Temple There were several interest- Editor’s Note: Spence Autry sun made the sandstone tem- of Isis on the island of Philae. ing things about the trip but grew up in Wauchula and is a ple glow with a golden hue. It was one of the last active some things of note were, first, 1962 graduate of Hardee High Just as it was getting dark, we pagan temples in use before we celebrated Christmas in School. He is retired after a toured the Crocodile Museum Christianity arrived. Used as Sicily, New Year’s sailing on long career with Tampa Elec- next door where we saw sev- a Coptic Christian church, the Nile, and Coptic Christmas tric Company. He and his wife eral mummified crocodiles. many Christian symbols can on the Red Sea. Second, live in Valrico. This is one of a Back at the boat, we had din- be seen carved into the walls Sharm el Sheikh is on the series of articles that he has ner then turned in because we of the temple. Sinai Peninsular and although written for The Herald-Advo- had an early start the next day. After lunch, we went back it is part of Egypt it is geo- cate on their world travels. During the night we sailed to the boat to wait until time graphically in Asia. So, on our Spence is a gifted photogra- to Aswan. We had to get up at for us to catch the sleeper train trip back to Sicily, we flew out pher and writer. His parents, 3:30 a.m. to meet our van for back to Cairo. We discovered of Sharm el Sheikh, in Asia, to Mack and Hazel Autry, owned One of the best preserved temples in Egypt, the Tem- the three-and-a-half-hour that “sleeper train” was a bit of Cairo, in Africa, and on to and operated Wauchula Hills ple of Luxor has beautiful carvings with the original drive south into the Nubian a misnomer. Although it was Sicily, in Europe. It is a small Fish Market for many years. paint still intact.

The burial chamber in the tomb of Ramesses IV is splendidly decorated. At the end Pictographs and hieroglyphics on the walls of the tomb depict the Book of the Dead of a long tunnel carved into the mountainside, it is one of 65 known tombs in the and the Book of the Gates. The pharaoh is shown as a god. Valley of the Kings.

The Temple of Horus is the best preserved temple in Egypt. When it was abandoned, sand from the desert The Nile was crowded with cruise ships, all going to covered the temple to the roof preserving the beautiful the same places. carvings.

The carving on the left shows Horus, the falcon- Farming in the fertile valley of the Nile. headed god. August 20, 2020, The Herald-Advocate B7

Four colossal statues of Ramesses II are seated at the entrance to the temple in The Temple of Kom Ombo is two temples in one. The left portion is dedicated to Abu Simbel. The entire temple had to be relocated when the Aswan dam flooded Sobek, the crocodile god and the right to Horus, the falcon-headed god. the original site.

The spice and craft market in the Nubian Villiage.

Inside the Temple of Ramesses II were more statues A carving of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god in the of the pharaoh and fine carvings on the wall told sto- Temple of Kom Ombo. ries of his life.

Images of Isis on the left, Horus, the falcon god in the middle and the pharaoh bringing offerings are carved The Temple of Isis on the island of Philae is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is on an island in the Nile River. on the temple gate.

Brennan, his wife Stephanie, and their son Logen, are certified divers and where able to explore a WWII British ship in the Red Sea. The shore of the Red Sea in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt.

The Red Sea is famous for the beautiful coral forma- tions and colorful fish.

A stingray swims among the vivid coral. A lionfish seen while snorkeling. Colorful reef fish in the Red Sea. B8 The Herald-Advocate, August 20, 2020 The Fort Meade Times B9 FortThe Meade Times FORT MEADE’S HOMETOWN NEWS PRISCILLA WHITE PERRY — MANAGING EDITOR 2nd Year • No. 23 Thursday, August 20, 2020 [email protected] Library Hot Spots A Success Fort Meade Parks And By PRISCILLA PERRY out like books to anyone hav- library. Of The Fort Meade Times ing a library card. But there Rose informed the Com- Recreation Are Not Cheap Hot Spots make internet is one problem. What if Hot missioners during the Budget connection accessible where Spots are checked out but not Workshop that more Hot By PRISCILLA PERRY While some improvements FRDAP (Florida Recreation there is no service otherwise. checked back in? Spots, which cost $35 each, Of The Fort Meade Times to park facilities can be com- Development Assistance Pro- They are essential for stu- When this happens, Librar- could be used because there Seven full-time and two pleted in-house, other exten- gram) grant, and Heritage dents looking to complete as- ian Jacqueline Rose explains, is a waiting list. part-time city employees sive improvements must be Park will see $50,000 of im- signments and research internet access is cut off and Commissioner Sam maintain the Park and Recre- contracted out. provements also from outside of regular library library privileges are taken Berrien serves on the Friends ation Department in Fort Out of the $143,580 budget FRDAP grant. hours. away until the missing Hot of the Library Board as city Meade, which includes five request by the Parks and City Manager Danielle The devices are checked Spot finds its way back to the liaison. parks and two cemeteries. Recreation Department for Judd is currently applying for The city owns and main- 2020-21, Heritage Park has a Florida Department of Agri- tains Peace River, Patterson, $20,000 improvements culture & Consumer Services Lanier, Heritage, and Morri- funded by Florida Power Urban and Community Fort Meade's Garbage Problem son, as well as Evergreen and Utilities, Patterson Park will Forestry Program to replace By PRISCILLA PERRY schedule for solid waste weekly collection offered by Morrison Cemeteries. benefit from a $26,270 storm-loss trees at the parks. Of The Fort Meade Times providers. Republic Services. The com- On August 13, Code En- Haynes provided photos as mission voted to accept the forcement Officer Marvin he addressed the Commission once-weekly option at a lower Haynes was given an assign- on the solid waste agenda. He price in order to appease fi- Splash Park Planned ment, which was met. Haynes found no trash in the streets on nancial hardship on residents. was requested by City Man- the northside, which was serv- The Commission is still ager Danielle Judd to scope iced on that day. He also told working with Republic Serv- the north section of the city to the commission that some res- ices on an amendment, which At Community Center assess complaints regarding idents are using recycle bins proposes three-year contract By PRISCILLA PERRY ter has not been able to reopen tentatively set for the area solid waste collection. for trash, which is expected to renewals. Republic was the Of The Fort Meade Times at this time due to COVID-19, where the shuffleboard court is Over the past several raise a red flag to Republic only solid waste contractor to During the month-long the public will find much- found now. Fencing and other months, citizen complaints Services that those residents respond to the city's bid Budget Workshops, Fort needed improvements to the safety features are figured in, prioritized trash in streets, crit- need to obtain an additional process. Meade City Commissioners assembly room. New parti- as well. ters, insects and the need to solid waste container. Repub- The topic of recycling was and department heads worked tions and flooring are com- Also pertaining to the Com- have two-day collection per lic Services, not the City of discussed as one means of al- through the 2020-21 fiscal plete. munity Center are ADA up- week instead of the newly Fort Meade, can provide resi- leviating the current problem, year financials. Outside facilities have in- grades to doors and entrances. contracted once-a-week col- dents with an additional cart along with sanitation routine The Fort Meade Community clude a new basketball court Commissioners labored to find lection. As reported previ- for approximately $10. by residents. Currently, the Center has been passed over installed, as well as repairs to the needed $12,000 in order to ously, Fort Meade was the last For the past four months, majority of Fort Meade resi- many years in the scrambling the racquetball court. widen bathroom doors and municipality to get on the 2,065 Fort Meade residents dents do not participate in the of funds - but not this year. But the surprise introduction stalls, as well as ensure wheel- once-a-week collection band- have been charged $20.95, a recycling program, which will Extensive upgrades, inside at the August 6 Budget Work- chair access into the Center. wagon, which is the preferred lower fee than the $28 twice eliminate solid waste. and out, have been realized at shop for 2020-21 is the instal- Community Center Director a cost of $100 thousand thanks lation of a splash pad at the Tory Dewdney was faced with in great part to CRA funds, facility. Description and plans cancellation of summer camp which are derived from new are not finalized but the and other youth programs due Pedestrian Killed Near Fort Meade construction within blighted $50,000 budgeted item was set to health restrictions, but is en- areas of the city. aside by Commissioners to thusiastic about the vision of The Traffic Homicide Unit of “When deputies and Polk mercial vehicle. The vehicle did While the Community Cen- make it happen. 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Did By Dana Jackson —P.M. she have weight loss surgery A: Diaz, star of hit films like like her mother? Video/DVD Previews Q: When will "Fixer Network featuring new stars in "There's Something About — R.H. By Amy Anderson Upper" return with new front of the cameras. However, Mary" and "The Mask," mar- A: The TV personality and episodes? I had read that it they recently sur- ried rocker Benji Madden in daughter of rock legend Ozzy August is an imposing thing. is one hot and steamy thriller! merged with the DIY Net- prised Discovery 2015, and their daughter was Osbourne, Kelly recently an- Down where I live, the heat is work and was going to re- with the news that born late last year. After nounced on social media that so fully embodied that it's "Do the Right Thing" (1989) turn, but I can't find when they themselves filming the movie "Annie," she's lost over 80 pounds this something you have walk — A Brooklyn neighborhood and what channel. were ready to film Diaz decided to walk away past year. She didn't say how, through rather than merely feel. finds racial tensions simmering —G.W. all-new episodes from the spotlight. but I do know that she got sober It's its own entity with a trick- on the hottest day of the year, A: When "Fixer Upper," of "Fixer Upper." She recently told fellow a couple years ago and had ster personality that encourages and there are plenty of spoons starring home-renovation ex- So, to answer movie star Gwyneth Paltrow adopted a vegan diet. She de- poor choices and snap judg- to stir the pot of trouble that's perts Chip and Joanna Gaines, your question, that she is at peace with her cided to make her health a pri- ments, a dealer of ready to boil over. aired its last new episode in Chip and Joanna decision. She also added that ority earlier this year. bad moods and a Mookie (Spike 2018, it was supposed to be the will be returning sometime in she hasn't ruled out a return to Kelly's family has faced constant source of Lee) works at a end. It had become the No. 1- 2021 with new episodes when acting someday. Coincidentally, many health battles. Her mom, aggravation — local pizza shop rated unscripted series in all of the Magnolia Network it was recently announced that Sharon, beat colon cancer; her and I have air con- owned by Sal cable television, and the mar- launches. In the meantime, Warner Bros. plans to film two father, Ozzy, has Parkinson's ditioning! But I'm (Danny Aiello). ried stars needed a break. They enjoy the reruns, but be sure to more "Mask" movies. The orig- disease; and her brother Jack not alone in feel- When two neigh- eventually struck a deal with check out their official website, inal starring Jim Carrey and was diagnosed with multiple ing this way. borhood residents the Discovery mass media Magnolia.com, for updates. Diaz was a hit back in 1994. If sclerosis. Study after study shows that demand Sal add Black celebri- company to create their own *** the studio approaches the re- Send me your questions at New- hot weather can have a power- ties to his Italian-American channel, the Magnolia Net- Q: Whatever happened to tired star to reprise her role, [email protected], or ful effect on a person, and not Wall of Fame and he refuses, work, which would replace the actress Cameron Diaz? She then this might be the perfect write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia a positive one. Here are four the protest turns violent. The DIY Network. Having their was one of the biggest movie opportunity for a comeback. Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. films where heat had a cameo, story is as relevant today as it own network would allow them stars for a while, but I haven't *** (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. if not a headline role. was when it hit theaters. to produce many shows starring other talent, and Discovery "12 Angry Men" (1957) — A "Falling Down" (1993) — aimed for an October 2020 classic by director Sidney Michael Douglas plays launch date. Then the pandemic Hollywood Lumet, "12 Angry Men" cen- William Foster, laid off from hit, and Magnolia has post- Inside By Tony Rizzo ters around the jurors in a mur- his defense-industry job, who poned its start to early 2021. der trial where a young man is is on the way to his ex-wife's With "Fixer Upper" done, the accused of murdering his father house for his daughter's birth- *** Gaines planned to produce 10 Once upon a time, long be- tured in classic films such as with a knife. The jurors are day when his car's AC stops new TV series for the Magnolia fore the advent of television, "Grease," "Pee Wee's Great Recently drive-ins have hung by one man, Juror No. 8 working and he gets caught in people drove cars to a place Adventure" and recently in been used by superstars such (Henry Fonda), who forces the endless LA gridlock. In that that had 400 parking spaces "Once Upon a Time in Holly- as Blake Shelton, Keith Urban others, over the course of the moment, he goes buck nuts and a big white screen that wood." In July, the Tribeca and Garth Brooks. Urban hottest day of the year cramped crazy, leaves that junker on the Top 10 stood 100 feet high and 50 feet Film Festival launched staged a free private concert at in a stuffy juror's room, to de- side of the road and tears across wide. The year was 1933, the "Tribeca Drive-in" in Califor- The Stardust Drive-in Wa- bate and review not only the the LA landscape with a fierce Movies place was Camden, New Jer- nia, Florida, New York and tertown, Tennessee, where evidence of the case, but also thirst for vengeance on purvey- sey, and they called it a drive- Texas, showing 30 films in- cameras broadcast his show their own prejudices and moti- ors of little injustices, like the VIDEO ON DEMAND in theater. The first film shown cluding "Goldfinger," "Back to with lights and sound streamed vations. fast food restaurant that won't 1. You Should Have Left there was the MGM release of the Future" and "Bill & Ted's into vehicles from FM trans- serve you breakfast if you're (R) Kevin Bacon, Amanda a British comedy starring Excellent Adventure." mitters and with a full concert "Body Heat" (1981) — Sexy even a minute too late. 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Students Return To Zolfo Springs Elementary

COURTESY PHOTOS Masks were the norm for students as they returned to school last Wednesday (Aug. 12) at Zolfo Springs Elementary School. The school had 449 students (83 percent) registered for traditional and 95 students (17 percent) registered for HILO, according to opening day data released by The School District of Hardee County. Mandatory masks, temperature screenings, social distancing procedures, and new cleaning standards were implemented before classes resumed.