“Serving DeSoto County since 1887” WEEKEND RANCH RODEO A Ranch Rodeo held in Turner Center takes place Saturday and Sunday, to benefit Tidewell RCIXI)IAN Hospice. See Thursday,A FebruaryrcAdiAn 6, 2014 - 24 pages / 50 cents page 14. A section of the Sun DMH discusses long-term plan

By STEVE BAUER sees their paychecks going down and system that would make financial that our board’s directive, which is to ArcAdiAn AssistAnt Editor employees being sent home on fur- sense. “We’re looking at all possibilities continue as a community hospital, are lough,” she said. “I’d like to know what right now, for example if there is an implemented.” Questions from a concerned DeSoto you are doing to ensure our long-term opportunity we should probably ... Board member Lew Ambler Jr. told Memorial Hospital staff member success.” talk about the Community Health Care the employee because the hospital during DMH’s board of directors meet- DMH CEO Vince Sica addressed System,” he said. received its Municipal Use Funding ing Thursday sparked an impromptu the employee’s questions, saying the Sica made it clear, however, that any recently, there is no need for immedi- discussion on the hospital’s long-term hospital has a plan in place. “Our talk of affiliations is premature, and ate action. “We understand it’s a very plans to secure its financial future. idea has always been to affiliate with the hospital is pursuing other options insecure time for the staff, but because The employee addressed the board another organization,” he responded. as well. “My biggest concern is that we received the MUF we have a during the public comments portion of He continued that the hospital has rumors ruminate quickly, not only buffer,” he said. “The next two or three the meeting and asked if the hospital considered the possibility of teaming among the staff but the community months will be critical. I think today it’s had any specific plans in place to with a business such as HCA Hospitals as well,” he said. “I’d hate to do some- increase its revenue base. “The staff in Naples, or another area health care thing quickly. Our efforts are to ensure DMH | 13 U.S. Highway 17: Progress in plain sight

By STEVE BAUER ArcAdiAn AssistAnt Editor If you’ve driven south on U.S. 17 in Awl Arcadia the past two weeks, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the first tangible signs of the widening project that has Sol- f ., been slowly making its way through a DeSoto County the past few years. In the span of a week, familiar sights like the Circle K south gas station, Knight’s Inn hotel and the Hi-Way Motel have been closed or torn down. According to Debbie Tower, com- munications director for the Florida Department of Transportation, the moves are part of FDOT’s clearing of The Circle K south was closed up a few weeks ago. This building and the row of shops beyond it in the photo will be torn down in advance of the widening of the highway from Nocatee to the Arcadia city limits. PROGRESS | 22 ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, [email protected]

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Arcadian 50¢ DESOTO REHAB: New owner has plans for local rehab, therapy facility ...... 3 ART, ENVIRONMENTAL FEST: Clyde Butcher photos, art displays and environmental fair this week ...... 5 INSIDE SENIOR ABUSE: Woman convicted of defrauding elderly woman ...... 8 Editorial ...... 4 Family Album ...... 7 Obituaries ...... 9 Sports ...... 14 7 @,052521,51621 , 6 Calendar ...... 6 Police Beat ...... 8 Religion ...... 10 Agriculture ...... 18 Arcadian | Page 2 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 City mulls lease for new sanitation trucks By STEVE BAUER Department said because of the age for $75,000 total. The lease comes with lease terms. “I’m puzzled that a lease ArcAdiAn AssistAnt Editor of the current vehicles and frequent a standard three-year warranty, which agreement is almost identical to what breakdowns, resulting in reduced ser- could be extended to five years at a cost it would cost to purchase these trucks Arcadia might soon be the proud vice to residents, he and Interim City of a few thousand dollars per vehicle. outright,” she said. owner of two new sanitation vehicles, Administrator Tom Slaughter believed At the end of the lease term, the city Councilman Joe Fink said the fre- as the City Council mulls a lease agree- leasing two new vehicles was in the could then purchase the vehicles for $1 quent repairs being made to the city’s ment that would significantly upgrade city’s best interest. each. current vehicles is an unnecessary waste the city’s aging fleet. Underwood said the city could lease Mayor Alice Frierson was concerned of time and energy of city staff, and liked The city had previously budgeted the two vehicles for five years, with a with the lease amount considering the the idea of having a warranty in place $110,000 to purchase two rear-loader total cost of approximately $335,000. city’s current budget situation, and for any repairs. “I think the lease option sanitation boxes. However, Steve As part of the move, the city would also was puzzled why the purchase price of Underwood of the Sanitation sell four obsolete sanitation vehicles each vehicle was nearly identical to the CITY | 21 Homeless advocacy group raises questions, lacks answers By CRAIG GARRETT and citizen advocates trying to help Grants used by the Homeless Coalition The Mission, has handed out coats and ArcAdiAn correspondent the homeless with temporary shelter, in past years have evaporated as fund- blankets to Arcadia’s homeless as the meals, hygiene, storage and other daily ing priorities shifted and the economy temperature dipped to near freezing. A group of community leaders orga- living issues that most non-homeless slowed. The cutbacks limit the services She said surveys and studies mean well, nized to address issue of homelessness take for granted. Issues raised by mer- the Coalition offers, leaving many but the key to helping the less fortunate in DeSoto County met again on Jan. chants about the behavior of some area homeless fending for themselves. is simple. “Ask them,” she said. “Find 30, but no conclusions were reached or homeless individuals underscore the Volunteers surveying the homeless in out what they want, because it may be clear actions taken. The group agreed need to find a permanent and satisfac- the last three weeks counted more than different from what we think they want. to hold a third meeting, probably at the tory solution. 100 in and around Arcadia. Reportedly, You can only do so much with a person offices of the DeSoto County Homeless “The responsibility of being home- many of those individuals told volun- who doesn’t need or want your help.” Coalition, but a date has not yet been less is often thrust upon (them),” said teers they prefer living outdoors to the Bruce Neveau co-owns Mary set. Councilman Joe Fink. pressures of work, family and obliga- Margaret Tea and Biscuit in downtown Issues related to homelessness took As a merchant himself, Fink support- tions. Some wash with river water, camp Arcadia. He said a minority of homeless center stage in Arcadia recently when ed rules prohibiting panhandling,He in isolation, finding meals at pantries give others a tarnished image they may the five-member City Council passed an has asked people not to sleep on the and churches. Some are veterans; others not deserve. “One woman was very ordinance to prohibit aggressive pan- bench outside his Oak Street shop. have a troubled history that prohibit aggressive,” Neveau said. “Most (home- handling and lewdness. Some down- But he also stresses compassion over them from finding a place to live. less) are struggling, and you have to be town merchants had complained that forced removal from private property or But advocates also say that many compassionate; we understand that. homeless individuals were aggressively ticketing. “And if someone is unable to homeless suffer from mental health and There is a line, however.” panhandling and annoying or scaring address the issue, for whatever reason,” dependency issues, especially as state In his shop, Fink greets a homeless customers, and had been exhibiting he said, “it is up to us as a society to and federal mental health treatment man he has known for several years. behavior deemed lewd. step in.” disappeared over the last decade. Some “How are you today?” he asks. The The group formed late last year, The advocacy group’s biggest problem of the homeless wander city streets, man talks of quitting cigarettes and a consisting of church, housing, nonprofit in helping the less fortunate is funding. pushing carts of belongings, riding bicy- mental health unit he had been placed cles or just walking. There is a tempo- in decades ago. “This country has been rary place to sit under a wilted umbrella dumping people into the streets since downtown, but it can’t address the more the 1980s,” Fink said, watching the man serious needs, advocates said. exit his store. “I want to say they have THE DESOTO COUNTY Shasta Grimes is participating in the every right as any other person of the CITIZEN ADVISORY TASK FORCE project. Her DeSoto County nonprofit, United States.” PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

DeSoto County will conduct a Citizen Advisory Task Force workshop on February 12, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the DeSoto County Administration Building located at 201 East Oak Street, Suite 103, Arcadia, Florida. For further information contact Peggy Waters, Social Services Manager at (863)993-4858.

A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL ARCADIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG GARRETT OPPORTUNITY/HANDICAP ACCESS A temporary tent city -- really, more like an oversized umbrella -- provides minimal shelter for a handfull of homeless people in the Heritage Baptist Church parking lot. But advocates agree a JURISDICTION permanent solution is needed. Arcadia does not even have a permanent location where people 50456534 without a place to live can consistently go overnight. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION FOR NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS The Board of County Commissioners of DeSoto County, Florida will consider the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY adoption of an ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February COMMISSIONERS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION SHOWING THE NEED FOR THE LEVY OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS AND ITS ELECTION 25, 2014, at 6:30 PM or as soon thereafter as it may be heard, in the County AND INTENT TO COLLECT NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS USING THE UNIFORM Commission Meeting Room 103, Administration Building, 201 East Oak Street, METHOD OF COLLECTION FOR NON AD-VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AS Arcadia, Florida as follows: PROVIDED IN SECTION 197.3632, FLORIDA STATUTES (2009), FOR FIRE PROTECTION, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, STREET LIGHTING, AN ORDINANCE OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES AND MOSQUITO CONTROL AT A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE ORDINANCE 2010-21 RELATING TO REGULATION OF WATER, HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014 AT 6:30 PM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING RECLAIMED WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES AND UTILITIES ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 EAST OAK STREET, ROOM 103, ARCADIA, FLORIDA. NOTICES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE PUBLISHED IN THE IN DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING LOCAL NEWSPAPER FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FEBRUARY 25, FEES AND CHARGES; AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING BILLING 2014 PUBLIC HEARING, ON JANUARY 30, FEBRUARY 6, FEBRUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY REGULATIONS FOR COUNTY UTILITIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL 20, 2014. AFFECTED PROPERTIES ARE LOCATED IN DESOTO COUNTY, THE CITY OF OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, INCORPORATION INTO THE ARCADIA (FOR FIRE PROTECTION, AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ONLY), AND IN THE GOLDEN MELODY LIGHTING DISTRICT, HARLEM HEIGHTS LIGHTING DISTRICT, KINGS COUNTY CODE, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CROSSING LIGHTING DISTRICT, LAKE SUZY LIGHTING DISTRICT, PEACE RIVER LIGHTING DISTRICT, SPRING LAKES LIGHTING DISTRICT, AND MCCLELLAND DRIVE A complete copy of the Ordinance may be inspected and copied at the Office of ROAD DISTRICT. the County Administrator in Suite 201 of the above-stated address between the All interested persons are invited to attend. In the event, any person decides to appeal any hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. decision by the County with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed. In that event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, If special accommodations are required in accordance with the Americans with which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the County Administrator’s Office by accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation calling 863-993-4800 at least forty-eight hours prior to the meeting. or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact DeSoto County at 863-993- 4800, at least 7 days prior to the date of the hearing. 50457504 50457457 The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 3 | Arcadian New owners take over DeSoto Health and Rehab

Submitted by LouiS badenhorSt the health and well-being of every individual, enabling Louis Badenhorst and them to return home as soon Associates took over the reins as possible. of DeSoto Health and Rehab as Clients will enjoy many of of Jan. 1. the comforts and amenities As the new owner, of home, including Wi-Fi on Badenhorst has extensive phones, computers or tablets. knowledge and experience in The facility has established specialized nursing care and a team to provide excellent therapy, having been previous- services in therapy, nursing ly involved with large corpo- care and related activities, rate nursing home businesses. with the goal of becoming the Now he brings his expertise most outstanding facility. Rick to DeSoto County, adding Bruno, RN-BSN, Paramedic, a personal touch to DeSoto is the chief nursing officer. Health and Rehab. All the nurses are IV certified, Few people plan to go to a and are trained in advanced nursing home or rehabilita- medical assessment and treat- tion, but many find themselves ments. Staff are encouraged unexpectedly needing such to continue their education to care. Now, as baby boomers stay abreast of developments age, this well educated pop- in their fields. DeSoto Health ulation seeks an exceptional and Rehab also continues to experience in the recovery provide for the more complex ARCADIAN PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, [email protected] process. The goal of DeSoto DeSoto Health and Rehab has been taken over by new owner Louis Badenhorst (far right) and associates. The nursing and Health and Rehab is to ensure HEALTH | 24 professional staff strive to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Meet the staff at an open house on Feb. 28. Author Johnson discusses Civil War burning of Manhattan

by CaroL mahLer of Hardee County, Johnson wrote an the North and the South, the progress business district. article about his family that was pub- of the war, and the country’s political Johnson wrote, “I visited New York Clint Johnson will speak about his lished in the DeSoto County Historical situation. The conspiracy was planned City for several days, spending most of book, “A Vast and Fiendish Plot: The Society’s “Recollections IV: A Collection to disrupt the presidential election the time in the New York Public Library Confederate Attack on New York City,” of Historical Photographs, Documents, of 1864 but actually occurred on Nov. reading newspaper accounts, diaries, at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the DeSoto Letters, Diaries, Stories, Recipes, 25, the Friday following the second and finding the insurance maps. I County Library, 125 N. Hillsborough Sayings, and Other Memorabilia about official Thanksgiving holiday. The walked the route of the fires. No hotels Avenue, Arcadia. The event is free and Arcadia and DeSoto County, Florida” saboteurs used “Greek fire” — a chem- exist any more. I did, however, find an open to the public. published in 2013. ical compound — to start fires in 21 Born in the Fish Branch community He attended schools in Arcadia, grad- hotels along Broadway in Manhattan’s DISCUSSES | 24 uated from DeSoto County High School, and earned a degree in journalism from the University of Florida. The author of 12 book about the U.S. Civil War has DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR FILING EXEMPTIONS been fascinated with this conflict since Social Security Number he learned about it in the fourth grade Florida’s Drivers License class taught by Frances Pooser. Florida Vehicle Tag Number His book narrates an incident that is Voter Registration (if applicable) Immigration information (if applicable) a footnote in most texts. When asked NOTICE Dependent Children School Information what inspired him to concentrate on Checking/Savings Account Statement this little known historical event, he Paid Utility Bill with Current Address wrote in an e-mail message, “I was to Property Owners looking for a true story that had not March 1 is the been told, or one that had not been told well. I remembered reading a book DEADLINE to file for: about the attack written more than 20 years ago called “The Man Who Tried To • Up to $50,000 - Homestead Exemption Burn New York City” by a college profes- • $50,000 - SeniorExemption (Age 65 or older)* sor. He concentrated on telling the • $5,000 - Disabled Veteran’s Exemption story of the only Confederate captured, • $ 500 - Widow’sExemption tried, and hanged for the attack. What • $ 500 - Widower’sExemption the writer didn’t do is tell much about • $ 500 - DisabilityExemption FROM CLINT JOHNSON”S BOOK/ the planning of the attack, or what New • $ 500 - Exemption for Blind Persons map by Patrick Hart York was like in 1864. That gave me an • Property TaxDiscount for Veterans Age 65 and Older with Combat opening to tell something new.” A line of fires started in hotels in Manhattan Related Disability** The book analyzes the strike in the during the Civil War, set to disrupt the North’s • Deployed Military Exemption*** context of the financial ties between financial and business district. • Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Veteran or First Responder • All Other Exemptions • Agricultural Classification PUBLIC NOTICE If you have any questions concerning the MEETING qualifications for these exemptions, please call the Property Appraiser’s Office at DESOTO COUNTY LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD (863) ((063)863) 993-4866993-4866 TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED Applications for exemptions and discounts Will meet on February 12, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. at MUST be made IN PERSON at 201 East Oak Street, Suite 103, DeSoto County Property Appraiser’s Office Arcadia, Florida 34266 To obtain additional information concerning the Administration Building meeting contact 201 East Oak Street, Room 102 Peggy Waters, at (863) 993-4858 or 8:30 AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday e-mail [email protected]. *Household Income Limitation **Copies of Honorable Discharge and Combat-Related Injury Documentation Required HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES ***Exemption determined by number of days deployed. Deployment orders required

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Another fascinating industry, with its whistle blowing at seems to have been cocooned in Sunday, Jan. 26, with an estimated thing she remembered was how the bus noon and five p.m., and that terrible timelessness and has remained much crowd of past and present members came from town to pick her and others smell that drifted for miles. Some even like it’s been for generations now. Not reaching nearly 300. I was fortunate up to go to Arcadia for high school called it the “skunk plant.” We kids so. The march of progress through Fort enough to attend and find a seat, and it (Nocatee’s former brick school only spent our days riding bicycles to the Ogden seemed to happen overnight was a day filled with nostalgia as I got went to eighth grade, like many others swimming hole, hunting sharks’ teeth at once it got started, and served as a to see so many old friends and some of its time), and it was so crowded that the Clay Pits and along Hawthorn Creek, wake-up call to all non-believers. family as well. the Nocatee students had to ride in a selling glass soda bottles for spending Nocatee is on the chopping block The red brick building was built in the trailer pulled behind the bus. money, and hunting rabbits. Those were now, with some buildings already gone. teens of the last century as the church’s My roots are in Nocatee and also the simpler, better times. Hurricane Charley gave the road a head second sanctuary. Its origin was in the Owens community, as my family came Most of my family’s “marryings and start in 2004 by destroying the 1920s wooden schoolhouse that once stood on here from Georgia in either the late buryings” involved that little red brick building that once housed Nocatee’s Welles Avenue, as only a Sunday School 1870s or early 1880s. I’ve seen many church, and I will be sad to see it go. drugstore, post office, Dye’s Grocery, and in 1888. The church organized in 1890 changes in the little community whose The state owns it now, and will be other businesses that were there over and met there until a wooden church name in the Native American tongue demolishing it once the windows, cu- the years. The building remembered by was built across the road from the means “What is it,” and more change pola, and bell have been removed. The old timers as Stroud’s was removed in school in 1905. When the congregation is on the way. Only as far back as the congregation will rebuild on property it December of 2012, and last year the tiny moved into the red brick church, the 1960s I can recall when Nocatee had owns adjacent to the old church, as will store many of us remember being oper- previous building was sold as a resi- four grocery stores operating at the the Church of God, thankfully. ated by “Uncle Frank” Baldwin was de- dence and was later lost to a fire. same time — Wood’s Supermarket, Names and faces come and go in molished. Now, the little town’s churches Highway 17, also known as State Dye’s Grocery, Proctor’s Grocery, and every community, as do buildings. And and several other buildings are slated for Road 35, was once called The Dixie Uncle Frank’s. Haircuts cost a buck and as fast as they’re torn down brick by destruction as the highway advances. Highway. I was talking to the late Lessie a quarter, and credit was available at brick, they will be rebuilt bigger and Same goes for many structures between Shores Smith many years ago, and she the stores and filling stations. stronger in our hearts and memories, Nocatee and Arcadia — all falling victim remembered when the road between I came along after the crate mill and where they will stand forever. | LETTER TO THE EDITOR Learn what Mosaic exhibit encourages visitors to push feeders of the world, protectors of they do to the land, is not what we buttons, spin wheels and slide panels wildlife, guardians of our waterways, want for our county. We, the citizens will do in DeSoto to reveal narrative and moving images creators of jobs, then come to our of DeSoto County will not be bought Editor: — creating a dynamic and memorable booth and see “the rest of the story.” by Mosaic’s dirty money. This is our Once again we are looking forward experience for all ages.” Wow! I for one Stop by the “Friends of Horse Creek” county, not Mosaic’s. This is DeSoto to a fun community event to be can’t wait. booth on Saturday, Feb. 8, and see County, this is not Mosaic County. Let enjoyed by residents and guests of But look behind the buttons, wheels for yourself exactly what Phosphate our elected officials know, that we the DeSoto County. This coming Saturday, and slides and what do you see? As Strip Mining really looks like. See what citizens of DeSoto County are who Feb. 8 will be the second Rio de la Paz always, smoke and mirrors. So, in the Western DeSoto County will look like they represent, not Mosaic. Festival and Art of the River at the words of Professor Marvel, the great if our county leaders grant Mosaic the Please stop by our booth and take South Florida State College, DeSoto and powerful wizard, “pay no atten- changes in zoning that will be required our short one-minute survey. We are Campus. tion to that man behind the curtain.” for a major portion of land in Western doing a general survey, no names or And once again, front and center If you question Mosaic’s motives, DeSoto County and then grant Mosaic address – we just ask that you be a at a DeSoto County event will be the are just curious, or believe that when a Mining Permit, and see for yourself DeSoto County citizen. Mosaic Company. Mosaic will be something sounds too good to be true, exactly what Phosphate Strip Mining Friends of Horse Creek there with their fancy expensive bus, then it usually isn’t true; if you question really looks like. Bob Navin The Mosaic Express. “Designed for all of their continuing efforts to display Together we need to let our elected children (and adults), their interactive themselves as stewards of the land, officials know that Mosaic, and what Arcadia | LETTER SUBMISSION POLICY Letters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. Please keep them to less than 250 words. Letters will be edited to length as well as grammar and spelling. All letters must be signed with full name - not initials. An address and telephone number must be included; they are not for publication, but must be provided so we may verify authorship if necessary. Due to the number of letters received, we reserve the right to run only one letter per person per month. The Letters to the Editor section is intended as a public forum for community discourse and the opinions and statements made in letters are solely those of the individual writers. The Arcadian takes no responsibility for the content of these letters. Please send or bring correspondence to the Arcadian, 108 S. Polk Ave., Arcadia FL 34266, or fax to 863-494-3533. Readers with access to the internet may e-mail Letters to the Editor at [email protected]. The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 5 | Arcadian Art and environmental festival this weekend at college By SUSAN E. HOFFMAN a traveling display about the Don’t miss the Peace River ArcAdiAn Editor phosphate mining process. Quilters’ display of 19 indi- Several environmental groups vidual quilts, each depicting The DeSoto Arts and will have exhibits as well, in- a segment of the Peace River. Humanities Council invites the cluding Peace River Audubon, When assembled, you can community to come celebrate Florida Trail Association, trace the river flowing through the Peace River and the way of Charlotte Harbor National every piece of the almost 40- life in the Florida Heartland. Estuary Program, Friends feet long display. At the Rio de la Paz Festival on of Horse Creek, Southwest There is also a free “Art of Saturday, along with a major Florida Water manage- the River” exhibit, in which art exhibit, you can enjoy ment District and Florida artists from across the state are several displays from artists, Department of Environmental competing for almost $2,000 craftsmen, local authors, Protection. Last year’s favorite, in awards. The art — including groups and businesses. The the Florida Skunk Rescue paintings, photography, and festival uses the Spanish name organization will be on hand three-dimensional entries — for the river in honor of last with everything you need to all depict some aspect of the year’s celebration of the 500th know about making one of environment and lifestyle of anniversary of the Spanish these furry creatures a part of the Peace River area. Find out ARCADIAN PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN arrival in Florida. your life. There will be enter- which entries took top honors. The Mosaic Express will tainment and food vendors to You will have a chance to talk This whimsical purple alligator was created on hand-painted silk with be there, a bus converted to help you enjoy the day. with artists and buy some quilting, emboridery and embellishments, and is six feet wide. It’s just one artwork. of many artworks on display at the Art of the River. You can also tour the South Florida State College DeSoto http://desotoartscouncil.org/ photographer in America Campus and find out what artoftheriver.htm. today, often compared with SFSC can offer. Ansel Adams. Working with The Rio de la Paz Festival Butcher large format film, he often takes place from 9 a.m. to photos on display wades right into the swamps, 4 p.m. Saturday at SFSC. creeks and forests he depicts in Admission is free; a donation An exhibit of the photogra- his sometimes massive prints. of $3 is suggested for on-site phy of Clyde Butcher, Florida’s Butcher also agreed to serve parking. premier photographer, will as the judge of the photogra- An invitation-only showing open with a reception from 5 phy section of DAHC’s Art of of the art exhibit will take p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the the River, so the awards you place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Martin Art Gallery, at Florida will see at the art show were Friday at SFSC with a recep- Outdoor Properties, 207 E. chosen by him. tion for artists, sponsors and Magnolia Avenue. The recep- The display will be available PHOTO PROVIDED invited guests. Winners will be tion is free and open to the at the Martin Gallery for the announced then, and major public, and Butcher’s daughter month of February, which is “Big Cypress National Preserve I” by Clyde Butcher typifies his exrtaordinary sponsors will receive “Art will be on hand to talk about generally open during normal work, capturing the beauty and magnificence of Florida’s wilderness on Bucks,” which they can use to her father’s work. business hours. Call Mac film. An exhibit of Butcher’s photos opens Thursday in the Martin Gallery at buy art from the exhibit. Butcher has been called Martin at 863-494-2100 for Florida Outdoor Properties. For more information, visit the foremost landscape details. SUNBURN CAUSES CANCER It’s time to get checked Water’s Edge Dermatology • Now in Arcadia • Call for an appointment

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• Arcadia Quilt Club meets from 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Proceeds benefit Tidewell Hospice. www.turnercenter.com or Palace Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, Arcadia. 863-993-4807. „ SPECIAL • Square Dancing classes are held at the Palace Square Dance • Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church invites the community to its • The Center for the Needy, at the corner of W. Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, from 7-9 p.m. every Friday. Robert at Founders Day Celebration, at 3 p.m. Feb. 9, 256 S. Orange Ave. Pine St. and S. Orange Ave., is desperately in need of 813-601-1834 or Mary at 941-380-5336 494-2749 for information. Attire for this event is old fashioned clothing and African attire. food, clothing, household goods (such as blankets, • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 • The second Omelet Brunch of the season, featuring an all-you- towels, cooking and eating utensils etc.), supplies — a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully can-eat breakfast, will be held at Temple Beth El, North Port Jewish anything a person in need might require. The center accepted. Center, 3841 South Biscayne Drive, North Port, on Sunday, Feb. 9 is dangerously low on food, its shelves are almost • Sabbath service begins at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El, 3840 S. from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donation is $10 per adult, $5 per child. bare, and they need to replenish supplies before the Biscayne Dr., North Port. Oneg Shabbat follows. For reservations or information, call 941-423-0300. colder months. Any donations are gratefully accepted, NOTE: All area codes are 863 unless otherwise indicated. including cash, to help those in real need in our „ SATURDAY „ MONDAY community. For more information, call 863-444-0499. „ TODAY • DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council Rio de la Paz Festival 9 • Modern Woodmen of America Chapter 16497 will meet at • Caribbean Sound will give a free public concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. a.m.-4 p.m. at South Florida State College. Environmental exhibits, King Buffet at 5 p.m. Feb. 10. For more info, call Jane Powers at $15-17. Purchase online at www.theculturalcenter.com or call 6 at DeSoto Middle School. The band performs on steel pans and Jasmine’s Dream Ranch & Rescue pony rides, music, food, arts and 494-1679. 941-625-4175 x221. presents the music of the Caribbean. Visit www.caribbeansound.bet crafts vendors, authors, and the Art of the River exhibit. Free; $3 • The DeSoto County Tourism Development Advisory Committee • The Sikes Family is holding a Spirit Night at Beef O’Brady’s for more information. suggested donation for onsite parking. will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the Commission Chambers, from 4-10 p.m. Feb. 12. During that time, with a coupon, Beef’s • An exhibit of Clyde Butcher’s photographic work opens tonight • Tidewell Hospice Ranch Rodeo. Doors open 1 p.m., show starts County Administration Bldg., 201 E. Oak St. will donate 20 percent of your dinner bill to the family of Jeff Sikes, with a reception from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Martin Art Gallery at 2 p.m. Turner Agri-Civic Center. $10 ($5 for age 10 and under). • Feb. 10 8:30-11:30 a.m., Morgan Park, Arcadia Hike: With a family of five including three young children. Jeff, 33, a lifelong Florida Outdoor Properties, 207 E. Magnolia St. Free and open to Enjoy watching real cowboys in action in air-conditioned comfort. Florida Master Naturalists John Phillips and Jamie Reynolds Arcadian and employee of Big Tree RV Park, has been diagnosed the public. Proceeds benefit Tidewell Hospice. www.turnercenter.com or through live oaks, cypress and unusual vegetation. Voluntary with cancer and is beginning the long and difficult process of • Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Deep Creek Paddle: With Master 863-993-4807. donations to Sierra Club are gratefully accepted. Reserve: radiation and chemotherapy. Naturalist Rick Fried through side channels of the lower Peace • The Sikes Family is holding a benefit carwash from 9 a.m. to 3 941-639-7468. • Nature Talk: Extension Agent examines the interdependence River to the Nav-A-Gator for lunch and back a different route. p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Bank of America, 1409 E. Oak St. Proceeds will • DeSoto County Veterans Honor Guard practices at 6 p.m. of plants and animals, 10 a.m. on Feb. 12 at DeSoto County Library. Voluntary donations to Sierra Club are gratefully accepted. Reserve: benefit the family of Jeff Sikes, a family of five including three young second Mondays monthly at the American Legion Post. Free. 941-637-8805. children. Jeff, 33, a lifelong Arcadian and employee of Big Tree RV • The GFWC Arcadia Woman’s Club meets on the second • Free Food Distribution the second and fourth Wednesday of • DuBois County, Indiana Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park, has been diagnosed with cancer and is beginning the long Monday of every month Sept. through May at the clubhouse in each month at the Arcadia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2865 S.E. on Feb. 6 at Homer’s Buffet, 1000 Sebring Square in Sebring. It’s and difficult process of radiation and chemotherapy. They will also Veterans Memorial Park, 2288 N.W. American Legion Way, with a Ami Drive (off State Road 31 near Walmart), from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a day to celebrate and share with people from Indiana. For more accept donations of nonperishable foods. Monetary donations can pot luck lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meeting. Members are By the All Faiths Food bank. Call 494-3262 for more information. information, call Jack Steinhart at 812-393-0866. be made at Mid Florida Credit Union, for the “Sikes Family Fund.” encouraged to bring guests. For more information call 494-2966. • Been There Rancher’s and Farmers’ Club meets every second • Chamber of Commerce Early Bird Breakfast is at 8 a.m. the first • Grace Lutheran Church’s Annual Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Women of Worship “WOW” Women’s ministry meets at 6:15 and fourth Wed. through April at 1 p.m., first clubhouse inside Thursday monthly. Each month’s location will be announced. Feb. 8. Vendors bring their own tables and set up. $10 per vendor, p.m. Monday at Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries, 1528 N.E. South Entrance Arcadia Village Country Club. North of Walmart, • Relaxation Yoga Class every Thursday, 5 p.m.-5:15 p.m., For details call 494-2776. Turner Ave. All are welcome. State Road 70. Call Max R. Fitzpatrick at 863-494-6257. Free. Tours, registration and yoga tea; 5:15-6:15 p.m., yoga class. Held in the • Women in Fellowship Ministry meets every second Saturday • The DeSoto County Homeless Coalition Community Resource speakers, conversation, friends, fun – all welcome. Health Dept,. conference room, 34 S. Baldwin Ave. Drop-in $7/class, of the month at 10 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 256 S. Center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1425 • The DeSoto County Ministerial Association will meet at 8-class package $40 ($5 per class). Bring your own mat. For more Orange Ave. Free and open to the public. Light brunch is served. Martin Luther King St. The center provides referrals for mainstream 8:30 a.m. for prayer and 9 a.m. for the meeting at the Housing information, call Christine at 244-1925. • DeSoto County Library story time is at 10:30 a.m. at 125 N. resources, elderly food stamps (by appointment) and computer Authority, on Booker T. Washington St. Pastors or representatives of • DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Children must be accompanied by an service. Salvation Army has office space on Wed. by appointment. all denominations and churches are invited to attend as we address Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more information. adult. Call 993-4851 for more information. For more information, call 491-5683. community challenges and coordinate worship services to serve • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 • The Palace Promenaders meet for square and round dance county residents. a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully from 7-9 p.m. every Saturday at the Palace Square Dance Hall, 1627 „ TUESDAY • Hour of Power Prayer time is held at noon at Freedom accepted. N.E. Floridian Circle. Call 494-2749 or 941-380-5336 for information. • Habitat for Humanity will dedicate a home for Derek Ross Fellowship Christian Ministries, 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11, at 323 Providence. This is the 14th home • “Art for Kids” is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the DeSoto „ FRIDAY „ SUNDAY dedicated by Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat. Refreshments served. County Library’s children’s wing. This program, sponsored by the • DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council private reception for • Tidewell Hospice Ranch Rodeo. Doors open 1 p.m., show starts • DeSoto County Commission Board meets at 9 a.m. at the DeSoto County Arts and Humanities Council, is for elementary artists and guests for Art of the River — 5-8 p.m., South Florida 2 p.m. Turner Agri-Civic Center. $10 ($5 for age 10 and under). County Administration building, Room 103, 201 E. Oak St., Arcadia. school-aged children. State College. Enjoy watching real cowboys in action in air-conditioned comfort. • DeSoto County School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the School Board meeting room of the DeSoto County School District, 530 La „ THURSDAY Solona Ave., Arcadia. • JG Bigstar Productions presents California Toe Jam and Lotela • Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries Support Group meets GOld at the Charlotte Cultural Center. Blended voices sing tuns of Sunc ast Trucking Academy at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Tickets $15-$25. For details call 941-625- • Every Tuesday night, line dance class at the Palace Dance Hall 4175 x221 for more information. 18 18 WHEELS—ENDLESSWHEELS—ENDLESS POSSIBILITIESPOSSIBILITIES (17N). Beginners welcome. $3 donation. For more info, call Jennie • The DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory Martin at 494-2749. Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at the DeSoto Get Your CDL in 3 Weeks! • Weight Watchers meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Calvary County Extension Office, 2150 N.E. Roan St. Baptist Church, 1509 E. Oak St. For details visit www. weight- • TEAM Arcadia meets on the second Thursday of the month at CDL TEST SITE NOW AVAILABLE! watchers.com and “find a meeting” or call 800-651-6000. 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Margaret Way Building, 23 Student Loans Available • The DeSoto Amateur Radio Club meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday N Polk Avenue. The purpose of TEAM Arcadia is to unite community (except the third Tuesday) of the month, on the 147.075, W4MIN organizations and coordinate community improvement efforts. repeater with a pl of 100. All amateurs are invited to participate. • DeSoto County Historical Society meets at noon every second : Don’t Wait! • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, at 11 Thursday monthly at the Family Service Center annex, 310 W. a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully Whidden St., Arcadia. Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. Call Us Today accepted. • Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity meets at 6 p.m. • DeSoto County Library holds story time at 3 p.m. Tuesdays For More Th second Thursdays monthly at the Habitat ReStore, 111 N. Polk _ at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more Ave. Call 494-4118 or [email protected] for more Information _ information. information. 1 • The Peace River Woodcarvers meet from 9 a.m. to noon • Gastric bypass support group meets at 6:30 p.m. second and 28040 Airpark Dr. p every Tuesday, starting Nov. 12, at the Speer Center, U.S. Highway fourth Thursdays monthly at Mardis Citrus on U.S. 17 S. For more Suite 104 17 North, Arcadia. For information, contact Bill or Mary Morse at information, call 990-0082 or 494-5700. Punta Gorda 207-418-4687. • DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more information. Florida 33982 [email protected] „ WEDNESDAY • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 (941) • JG Bigstar Production prresents BJ Slaughter and the Country a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully 347-7445 Classics Band at the Charlotte Cultural Center, 6:30 p.m. Tickets accepted. 50463809 www.SunCoastTrucking.com

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[email protected] After deliberating only 25 minutes, • Jason Charles Ross, 34, State Road a DeSoto County jury last week found |POLICE BEAT 31, Arcadia. Charge: driving while Erma Jean Williams, 61, guilty of The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s license is suspended, third or subse- defrauding an elderly office, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest quent offense. Bond: $1,500. This Week person of more than leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the • Lisa Ann Sanchez, 47, Punta $100,000. court system. Gorda. Charge: driving while license is A sentencing date suspended. Bond: $120. in DeSoto has not yet been sched- The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office • Teri Deanna Bishop, 34, 1500 block uled for Williams, of reported the following arrests: of Magnolia Terrace, Arcadia. Charge: the 7200 block of S.W. • Tiffany Grace Beasley, 27, 100 battery. Bond: none. County Liverpool Road, Fort block of Volusia Ave., Arcadia. Charge: • Richard Matthew Kerce, 35, 100 Ogden. According to WILLIAMS failure to support spouse or child. block of N. Lee Ave., Arcadia. Charge: 1964: Lisa Chittaro, one of the Purge: $1,987.99. out-of-county warrant. Bond: $1,000. • Mrs. Eddie Garner and Mrs. attorneys who prosecuted the case for • Lewis Eugene Camp, 60, first block Jim Brewer entertained Friday, the State Attorney’s Office, she could of E. Palmetto St., Arcadia. Charges: The Charlotte County Sheriff’s January 17th, to help their children be sentenced for up to 30 years in petty theft between $100-$300 and Office reported the following arrests: Michelle Garner celebrate her 5th prison. failure of registered sex offender to • Cepedo Lajuan Simons, 37, 800 birthday anniversary and Walter Chittaro and co-counsel Dan Yuter report change of name or address. block of Oak St., Arcadia. Charge: Brewer celebrate his 4th birthday both work in a new White Collar Bond: $5,750. sexual battery with victim age 12 or anniversary. They played the usual Division (Fraud and Elderly) created • Tomas Chwojko, 25, North Port. older. Bond: none. games for four- and five-year-old by State Attorney Ed Brodsky of the Charge: possession of over 10 grams of • Denise Charmaigne Burroughs, children and helped the two hon- 12th Judicial District. The goal is to synthetic narcotic. Bond: $20,000. 21, first block of Booker T. Washington ored guests open all their presents. “specialize in prosecuting those that • Tonie Morris Donaldson, 49, first Road, Arcadia. Charge: knowingly Attending were Bob Brewer; Dan victimize the vulnerable members of block of Park Place, Arcadia. Charge: driving while license is suspended. Garner; John, James and Velda society,” including the elderly as well battery. Bond: $750. Bond: $1,000. Marie Summerall; Anita Faye and as abused animals. • Bobbie Louis Floyd, 62, 1000 block • Juan Manuel Nava-Aquino, 30, Leesa Kay Johnson; Cheryl Garner; Williams was arrested in 2010 on of W. Hickory St., Arcadia. Charge: 1300 block of N.E. Oak St., Arcadia. Bob and Kirk McCall; and Lori Ann charges she bilked an elderly woman, felony battery causing bodily harm or Charge: driving without a valid Mizell. for whom she was a caretaker, of her disability. Bond: $10,000. license. Bond: $1,000. • The D.H.S. Bulldog cagers today money, possessions and property. An • Jacobo Guzman Lopez, 26, 1200 • Tyler Ray Carlan, 22, 600 block reign champions of the Ridge investigation report stated Williams block of Canal St., Arcadia. Charge: of S. Orange Ave., Arcadia. Charge: Conference for the second con- had first been a caregiver for the driving without a valid license. Bond: possession of less than 20 grams of secutive season. Coached by John victim’s husband, and continued to $500. marijuana, possession of controlled Gambrell, members of the cham- work for the woman after her spouse • Chelsea Michelle Malloy, 22, 300 substance without a prescription, pos- pionship basketball squad are Earl passed away in 2005. block of N. 16th Ave., Arcadia. Charge: session or use of drug equipment, and Guidry, Fred Collins, Joe Waldron, The arrest report details a complex violation of probation. Bond: none. out-of-county warrant. Bond: none. Robert Womack, Bobby Hamilton, series of steps Williams allegedly • Peter Newton Monfort, 56, 1000 Darryl Trawick, George Latimer, undertook to convince the woman she block of N.W. Girl Scout Road, The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Tom Hughes, Jim Yarbrough, Rupert cared for to give her a $65,000 Cadillac, Arcadia. Charge: violation of proba- Office reported the following arrest: Smith, Ricky Dodd, and Paul Bevers. to revise her will and leave her home tion. Bond: none. • Jose Carlos Martinezhuerta, 43, and all her possessions to Williams, • Bradley Jeffrey Bowers, 31, 11400 1100 block of Hargrave St., Arcadia. 1984: and to set up numerous bank and block of S.W. Orange St., Arcadia. Charges: using false ID for claim • Over the next few years, the credit accounts from which several Charge: battery. Bond: $750. less than $20,000 and impersonating DeSoto County School System will payments were directed to Williams. • Juana del Carmen Castillo or using personal ID of a deceased enter the computer age. The first Chittaro said, “(Williams) isolated Vanzzini, 32, 1300 block of N.E. Oak person. Bond: $3,000. phase of this technological influx, the victim, and took control of her St., Arcadia. Charge: driving without a which could revolutionize the way home and her life.” valid license. Bond: $120. — Compiled by Susan E. Hoffman students think began Monday at Karen Blanchette, director of the • Lucinda Fitchett, 35, 1200 block of the DeSoto High School. Principal Senior Friendship Centers in Arcadia, S.E. 5th Ave., Arcadia. Charge: battery. | COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEF Adrian Cline, who used computers said the victim had previously partic- Bond: $1,000. long before he became principal, ipated in the center’s activities, but • James Ronald Gill, 50, 300 block said “In the future, the state of once Williams became a caretaker, she of La Solona Ave., Arcadia. Charge: Free tax prep available Florida, as well as this high school, prevented the woman from coming to battery. Released on recognizance. will be stressing computer literacy the center. “She kept her away from • Crystal Gonzalez, 21, Lake Placid. The United Way is offering free tax heavily.” her family and friends,” Blanchette Charge: DUI with alcohol or drugs, preparation services for low-income • Mark Mizell, son of Mr. and Mrs. said, “which is always a warning sign Bond: $1,500. residents of DeSoto County. To qualify, David of Fort Winder, received the for possible elder abuse and fraud.” • Dale Lee Jenkins, 33, 2400 block you must have earned less than $52,000 Good Citizenship award from his Allegations of Williams’ attempts of S.W. County Road 760A, Arcadia. last year. The services are being offered mother at the Peace River Chapter to deprive the woman of her estate Charge: battery. Bond: $750. Thursdays from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the of the DAR meeting on January 23rd. began as early as 2005. The report • Jamie Landry, 33, 17900 block Family Service Center, 310 West Whidden Mike Pooser Jr., representing the indicates Williams used the woman’s of Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte. St., Arcadia., and will be available Feb. Kiwanis, was also there to recognize credit account and moved herself into Charge: out-of-county warrant. Bond: 6-March 20. You must call ahead at 863- Mizell as an outstanding member of the woman’s home, taking over the $10,000. 494-3119, as the service is by appoint- the Kiwanis Key Club. master bedroom for herself and put- • Maria Guadalupe Limon, 47, 2900 ment only. Residents who earned less ting the woman in a smaller bedroom. block of Joshua Estates, Arcadia. than $57,000 can file their taxes online THIS WEEK | 8 Williams also allegedly canceled Charge: trespass. Bond: $250. for free at www.myfreetaxes.com/desoto. TideWell Hospice services for the • Shane Joseph Little, 26, 700 block What to bring: • Last year’s federal income tax return. 1 1 I victim just a few weeks before her of N. 17th Ave., Arcadia. Charge: death, saying someone else would be failure to appeal. Bond: $2,000. • Social Security cards and correct caring for the lady. • Daniel Ray Lynch, 24, 200 block of birthdates for all family members. The sheriff’s report said Williams Providence St., Arcadia. Charge: petty • A photo ID. If married and filing a was believed to have obtained money, theft. Bond: $120. joint return, both spouses must present goods and benefits from the woman • Thomas Maldonado, 21, 500 block photo ID and both must be present to in excess of $200,000, secured in part of N. 10th Ave., Arcadia. Charges: sign the return. by coercing, threatening and isolating possession of less than 20 grams of • All W-2 wage and tax statements for the victim. marijuana and possession or use of current tax year. Chittaro said there was evidence drug equipment. Bond: $240. • All forms 1099 and other income the victim was developing Alzheimer’s • Antonio Munoz, 42, 1st Ave., statements. symptoms; she became unable to • Form 1098-mortgage interest and te Arcadia. Charges: hit-and-run leaving make financial decisions on her own scene of accident involving property property taxes if applicable. r" :y and was easily influenced. “The victim damage, DUI with alcohol or drugs • Records with amounts of deductible didn’t have the legal capacity to give and DUI with property damage. Bond: and qualified expenses not shown on a away her property, and she didn’t have $3,000. statement. any family members close by to know • Victor Ramirez, 55, 3rd Ave., • A voided check and/or savings Andrea Bohannan what was going on.” Arcadia. Charge: disorderly public account number for direct-deposit (op- Chittaro said the State Attorney’s intoxication. Bond: $120. tional, but you will receive your refund 863.494.2245 Office is reaching out to the commu- • Orlin Humberto Ramos, 25, faster than a paper check). nity to educate people about the signs • Name, address and tax ID or social We Can bond you out of any Tampa. Charge: driving without a of elder abuse. They are willing to valid license. Bond: $120. security number of any child care County in Florida come speak to any groups interested • Rodrika Ashanae Randolph, 23, providers. in learning more about this program. • Form 1098-T or 1098-E from school Fast Release - Open 24/7 300 block of N. 16th Ave., Arcadia. For more information, call the SAO at Charge: violation of probation. attended and amount paid for any educational expenses. 301 N. Brevard Ave, Ste. D Arcadia, FL 941-747-3077. 50456545 Released on recognizance. The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 9 | Arcadian

| OBITUARIES Malvery Hall Wiseman The Rev. Ellis Cross officiated. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home in 34268. Online condolences may be made In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Arcadia, Fla., with a celebration of her life at www.pongerkaysgrady.com. Malvery “Pat” Hall (Mays) Wiseman, 79, to North Hillsborough Baptist Church, immediately afterward. Interment followed Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady of Arcadia, Fla., went home to be with her Building Fund, 416 N. Brevard Ave., Arcadia, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Arcadia. In lieu Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Lord, Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. FL 34266. Online condolences may be made of flowers, donations may be made to the Arcadia. She was born May 31, 1934, in Breathitt at www.pongerkaysgrady.com. First Baptist Church of Nocatee building County, Ky., the daughter of Alfred and Jalie Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady fund, 4610 S.W. Highway 17, Arcadia, FL DEATHS | 21 (nee Turner) Hall. Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pat came to live in Arcadia during the Arcadia. 1950s as a homemaker, and then worked at and retired from the former G. Pierce Wood Myrtle Whittle Brown Memorial Hospital. She was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church, and, in Myrtle Whittle Brown, 90, had her own DeSoto her later years, attended Arcadia Church of “home-going” when she passed away God with her son, Donnie. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, three days after She is survived by her son, Curt (Kaycee) the First Baptist Church of Mays; brothers, Arlie (June) Hall, Herbert Nocatee’s homecoming. Church j_ Hall and Curt (Emma) Hall; sisters, Mattie She was born Feb. 23, (Fred) Lamp, Lilly (Charles) Griffith and 1923, in Nocatee, Fla., in the Zeita (John) Scheper; seven grandchildren; house her father built 100 years ago, lived there all her Directory four great-grandchildren; and a God- Directory given daughter, Barbara Jackson. Pat was life, and died there. preceded in death by her husband, Robert Myrtle worked at ... And Make Your Choice from our D. Wiseman; and her loving oldest son, Carlstrom Field during World Burt Adonis “Donnie” Mays. War II, in the canteen and commissary, and Church Directory 50456572 She will be laid to rest next to Donnie fueling airplanes for cadets in training, and in a private service within the Pine Level at one time at the Nocatee-Manatee Crate Campground Cemetery in DeSoto County, Company in Nocatee. She worked at the Arcadia Church First Baptist Fla., and a portion of her ashes will be former G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital of the Brethren, Church of Arcadia placed with her loving parents in Jackson, for 31 years. She loved to sew, crochet, bake, est. 1915 1006 N. Brevard Ave. cook, garden and quilt. Celebrative Worship Ky. The family has requested that, in lieu Serving God.... Challenging Bible Study Loving God, Connecting with of flowers, donations be made to Tidewell At the homecoming and final service Peacefully, Simply, Together Connection With People People, Expanding His Kingdom Hospice. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, for the red brick First Worship 11 a.m. Sunday: Life Groups - 9:30 AM 9:30 - Sunday School Arrangements are by National Cremation Baptist Church of Nocatee, she shared Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 AM 10:45 - Morning Worship Society of Port Charlotte, Fla. how her mother brought her to church in Evening Small Groups - 5:30 PM 6:00 - Evening Worship a basket when she was but a week old, and 25 N. Mills Avenue Wednesday Activities - 6:00 PM Wednesdays 6:00 Arcadia, Florida AWANA & YOUTH Dovie Cleo Westberry how she still had the basket. Myrtle also 863-494-4345 recalled how she and others played in the Rev. Joseph Longenecker Sr. 863-494-3622 Dovie “Cleo” Westberry, 90, of Arcadia, church balcony and would sneak upstairs “Come worship Christ with us” www.cbcarcadia.org www.firstbaptistarcadia.com Fla., passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, in to ring the bell when they weren’t supposed Arcadia. to. Following the homecoming service, that FIRST FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP She was born April 25, same bell was rung for the last time, as the Fort Ogden 1923, in Nashville, Ga., building will be razed soon to make way for PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC. moving to Nocatee, Fla., the widening of U.S. 17. CHURCH United Methodist Church “Where the Holy Spirit Reigns Freely” around 1926. Myrtle attended Nocatee School for 209 W est Hickory Street 6923 SW River St. Worship Center located at: Cleo was a caregiver for grades one through eight, DeSoto County 863.494.3881 1528 NE Turner Ave. many years and to many High School for grades nine through 11, Mission: Sunday School 9:00am 863-244-2933 people. She also worked and spent her senior year at Saluda High “Take Jesus with you Sunday - Worship 10:00am for the former G. Pierce SERVICE TIMES School in South Carolina. She married wherever you go” (Nursery Children’s Church Provided) Sunday Bible Study @ 10:00am Wood Memorial Hospital, Verner “Preacher” Brown and had two chil- Worship: Bible Study 5pm Sunday Worship Service @ 11:00am and Sorrel’s Brothers’ Packing House as a Monday Woman at Worship @ 6:15pm dren, Buford and Lucille. She was the eldest 9:45am Sunday School Mondays - A.A. & Al-Anon 7:30pm 2nd/4th Tuesday Support Group @ 6pm fruit grader. Cleo graduated from DeSoto Wednesday - K-12 Ministry 5:30pm Wednesday Bible Study @ 6:00pm member of First Baptist Church of Nocatee, 11:00am Traditional Worship Thursday Choir Rehearsal @ 6:00pm County High School in the Class of 1941. which her father and grandfather helped Casual, Family Oriented Bible Study - 6:30pm Rev. Dr. Sharon T. Goodman, Pastor She enjoyed gardening, and spoiling her two to build 99 years ago, and her parents were grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. charter members there. Myrtle read her Cleo’s love for children was so great that she Bible daily, and yearly, cover-to-cover. She Mt. Ephraim would not let a small child walk past her Grace Lutheran had the gift of fairness and peace with all, See Your Baptist Church without giving them “a little something for and loved all her neighbors and friends. Church Church in this spot 2865 SW Co. Rd 661 their pocket.” She was a member of North 1004 W. Oak Street Hillsborough Baptist Church in Arcadia. She is survived by her children, Buford For Only $ $7.507.50 Expository Preaching Survivors include her daughter, Judy L. Brown and Lucille B. “Lucy” Brown of 494-7008 Sunday Prayer Time 9:20am (John “Jacky”) Schaefer Sr. of Arcadia; Nocatee; and grandchildren, Rebecca Pastor David E. Nabinger a week! Sunday School/Bible Study 9:45am two grandchildren, John (Jinny) Schaefer Bowen Miller of Orlando, Fla., and Ernest Saturday Prayer Service Morning Worship 11:00am Call Tami at Evening Worship 6:00pm Jr. and Jodi Schaefer, all of Arcadia; two Joshua Bowen of Tallahassee, Fla. Myrtle Starting at 4PM was preceded in death by her husband, Wed. Fellowship Meal 5:45pm great-grandchildren; and one sister, Doris Sunday School 8:45 AM 494-7600494-7600 Verner Brown, in 1969; her parents, Buford Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Beard of Nocatee. She was preceded in Sunday Worship 10 AM for more details. West on SR 70, left on SR 72, death by her beloved husband, Irvin Farrell Whittle Sr. and Carrie Lucille Whittle left on CR 661, 3.5 miles on right Westberry; parents, Thomas Alsie Brown of South Carolina; second mother, Virginia All Welcome! Office Phone: (863) 494-0307 and Judy Irene (nee Drawdy) Brown; and Speed Whittle of Kentucky; and siblings, two brothers, William Harold “Bill” Brown Buford Farrell Whittle Jr., Levi David Whittle and Roy D. “Snake” Brown. and Catherine Lucille McCormick, all of NEW HOPE North Visitation and the graveside funeral ser- Nocatee. CHRISTIAN vices and burial were held Monday, Feb. 3, A time of family visitation was Hillsborough Arcadia, Florida 2014, at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Arcadia. held Monday, Feb. 3, 2014, at CHURCH Evangelist D.W. Jackson Baptist Church (253 N. Hillsborough Ave.) 5104 NW Oak Hill Ave. 3877 Highway 70W Pastor Ellis Cross 863-494-6224 (1 mile west of Hwy 72) 863-494-3455 Pastor Dr. Howell Upchurch 863-558-0982 Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:45 am OE Principal Worship Evening Worship 6:00pm and 6:00 pm Sunday Evening: 5:30 P.M. 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By IRENE POOSER You Will Go,” the decorations and served with a choice of Pellegino the time of their recent bereavement. 20th Cent. Lit CLub menu were all Italian to reflect the sparkling water or Sanpellegrino lem- The reading of the minutes and the Baumanns’ recent Mediterranean on drinks. A limoncello cake was the roll call followed. The Twentieth Century Literary birthday cruise. As the background perfect ending to the meal. Delightful DeAnna Smith then presented a Club met on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the for the social segment of the evening, Italian patterned notepads at each wonderful program on Eugenia Price, beautiful home of Shelly Baumann. members enjoyed seeing the digital place were mementos of the evening. a favorite author of hers. She began Co-hostess Lavenia Carter welcomed slides from the sights they saw on President Connie Bateman chaired by asking ladies to go back in time ladies as they arrived. Following the their trip. A delicious dinner of ham, the meeting and expressed appre- and remember who first introduced annual theme of “Oh, The Places pasta salad and mini-ciabatta was ciation to the hostesses for their each of them to the wonder of books hospitality and the wonderful meal. and reading. Members were encour- A warm welcome was given to guests aged to share their memories. Maggie Henry and Kirsten Flanik. Eugenia Price decided at the age Senior Mission Women serve community Gratitude was extended to those in of 10, with encouragement from her the club who provided food and sup- port to Stephanie McAnly’s family at BOOKS | 12 Love and marriage

upid’s arrows are flying through the mail again and I’m somewhat C of an authority on the subject of the season. I’ve been in love with the same woman since we were teenagers and we’re heading toward our 64th wed- ding anniversary. Add to that the many Roger Campbell weddings at which I’ve officiated and you’ll see there’s a case for my claim. One of the tenderest times in the sequence of events leading to marriage is an effort to teach these who were soon the first appointment with the minister. to be married how to build a lasting Two young lovers enter the pastor’s study, relationship by focusing on their strong hand in hand, with stars in their eyes, points, the positive characteristics that to talk about getting married. For this had brought them together. PHOTO PROVIDED important occasion, I settled on a plan Ruining a marriage is easy. All you have that I thought would help them through- to do is accentuate the negative. Dorothy Hightower, president of St. John Missionary Baptist Church Senior Mission, wanted to out their life together. Those who build on faults shouldn’t be do something to help the community. So she called up her senior mission sisters so they can help First, I asked the prospective groom surprised when earthquakes come. others in the community. They provided soup and crackers to the community. Several people why he wanted to marry this woman. His An unhappy woman thought there came and ate and enjoyed fellowship with Pastor Robert Harrison and the Mission Sisters. The answer was always essentially the same: was no way to save her marriage. Sitting Senior Mission is made up of women whose goal is to witness the good news of Jesus Christ. because he loved her. across the desk from me, she told the “Why do you love her?” I then asked. reasons for her pessimism and unfold- An awkward period of silence often ed a bitter story about her husband’s followed that question, during which I faults. He was neglectful, unloving and felt sorry for the bride-to-be whose future unspiritual. husband couldn’t think of anything to “Is there anything good about him?” I say. asked. One answered, “Well, it’s not because She hadn’t thought about that in a long of her looks!” I’ve often wondered why time. After a few moments of silence, she we didn’t lose that one. started naming a few redeeming qualities Finally, after time to think about his in this scoundrel and before she left answer, this man who was soon to pledge my office her attitude had changed. He his love for life would come up with some wasn’t so bad after all. reasons for doing so. Then I asked the Looking for the best in others is not same question of the intended bride, a denial of their shortcomings. On the who often quickly volunteered several contrary, it simply recognizes their faults reasons for her love. Following this, I and then acts in love. asked both of them to enlarge on their This is exactly how the Lord responds love lists and bring them to our next to our failures. In spite of our blunders appointment. and mistakes along the way, He loves us, At our second meeting, I carefully went meets us where we are and offers us for- over both lists and returned them, saying, giveness. That’s why grace is so amazing: “You are each marrying an imperfect it’s extended to the undeserving. person. You both have faults that will There are no perfect people and FCATFFCCAATT RRemediationReemmeeddiiaattiioonn begin to show up after you’re married therefore no perfect marriages. TCAT lem(edlades and that will be the time to review your But there is hope: those who respond lists again.” in faith to God’s love will discover the TudT TestingTeessttiinngg SStrategiesSttrraatteeggikiee ss CClassCllaassss What was I trying to do? I was making secret that makes love and marriage last. ufft NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TuesdayTuuTeessddadaay y &a& ThursdayT Thhlayuurrssddaayy DESOTO COUNTY 4 4:00pm::40000ppmm --6:00pm,06,b-66::00YJ 00ppmm 4p p BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY $45.00$S4SoOO$4455..0000 COMMITTEE C l lassesasses bbeginegin wweekeek ooff FFebruaryebruary 110,0, 22014014 Friday, February 14, 2014 * *ThisThis ccourseourse iiss iintendedntended fforor iindividualsndividuals tthathat aarere nnotot 8:00AM currentlyucrrently eenrollednrolled iinn hhighigh sschool.chool. *Pretest Pretest mustmust bebe takentaken priorprior toto beginningbeginning classclass soso callcall DeSoto County Extension Office thehte FamilyFamily ServiceService CenterCenter toto scheduleschedule a timetime now!now! 2150 NE Roan Street Arcadia, Florida 34266 OCT O Family Service Center If special accommodations are required in accordance with the v O Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals should contact the S DIVISION OF CAREER AND ADULT EDUCATION = 310 West Whidden Street County Administrator Office by calling 863-993-4800 at least forty- Arcadia, FL 34266 eight hours prior to the meeting. Please note two or more DeSoto Phone (863) 993-1333 County Commissioners may be in attendance at the meeting and may 9q N AFL desotoschools.com/fsc participate in discussion of the issues. 50457496 I 50456558 I MEMEMM W The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 11 | Arcadian Bullies, cyberbullying and rumors

By Mark Fusco which a large audience can be reached. First, gather information. Was the and teachers do this or back up the Further, some people are emboldened rumor designed to hurt you or just juicy truth. Sometimes, it is necessary to mock Rumors are those horrible stories or to bully via technology (e-mail, social gossip? Who started it? What was his or the rumor – “The only people that would conversations that may contain only media, chat rooms, blogs, texting, etc.) her motive? Was it to feel superior or to believe this rumor must still believe in lies or a combination of truth and lies. because there is no face-to-face contact, be part of a group? Was he trying to get tooth fairies and unicorns.” Rumors spread easily, change often and or it can be done anonymously. the heat off himself by getting a group In the end, don’t seek revenge. It just become more exaggerated as they move Why do rumors bother us so much? to focus on someone else? Was this all starts the whole process over again. from one person to the next. This makes Rumors can be particularly powerful about getting attention or a power play Besides, you look stronger when you them a favorite tool of bullies. because they often target worries or of some type? Is jealousy involved? don’t need to get revenge. Remember, People seem to spread rumors naturally fears we have about ourselves. What do you think the bully was trying people who use and depend on ru- and give thought to their destructive Rumors make us feel separate from to make you feel? Who will stand with mors are insecure about some aspect nature only after passing them on. These the group. This taps into our primal fear you? What evidence is available? Are of themselves. This attack is often a lies and fabrications are passed via all our of ostracism. there any witnesses? subconscious way of protecting them- communication methods. Mark Twain Rumors may expose private matters Once you have some information, selves by shifting focus on to other or noted, “A lie can travel halfway around that were not supposed to be shared look for the motive behind the rumor compensating by pointing out someone the world while the truth is still putting with others. and attack it. The best way to do this is else’s perceived faults. Rumors are piti- on its shoes.” By leveraging the Internet Rumors can contain lies that paint an to expose why the rumor was created – ful evidence of their own inadequacies. and cell phones, cyberbullies can magnify untrue picture of who we are. “This rumor was started out of jealousy.” For more information, visit www. the effect of rumors due to the speed with How can you respond to bullying? Then, get the real facts out. Have friends istopbullies.com. Fishing For Woodcarvers promise A New artistic skills and talents at 10th annual show Career? By VICKY KLOPFENSTEIN giving demonstrations teaching a bark carving Peace RiveR WoodcaRveRs throughout the day. A variety demo, and Chris Odea with I r . of vendors will be selling a demonstration on mirror s Peace River Woodcarvers’ tools and materials for wood etching. This is one of .O N 10th annual woodcarving artists. Another big attrac- Florida’s largest woodcarv- show will be held on Feb. tion is the door prizes which ing shows, set for Feb. 15. 15 at the Turner Agri-Civic are all donated carvings and For more information, call Center, 2250 N.E. Roan Rd. wood burnings from the Mary Morse at 207-418-4687 in Arcadia. Peace River Carvers. or email mamorse1953@ Each year is bigger and Guest artists this year gmail.com. better, and this year will include Mary Weinheimer, be no exception. Enjoy the Chris Howard demonstrat- PHOTO PROVIDED Check Out The carving by the Peace River ing how to carve eyes, Jim Several expert woodcarvers will Classifieds In The Carvers as well as carving VanDuyn on relief carving, give demonstrations of particular and pyrographic artists from Bud Evans carving feath- skills and techniques at the Feb. ' around the country. ers, Leah Goddard with a l 15 woodcarving exhibit at the NFWSi'U'FH. There will be many guests painting demo, Ginny Gray Turner Center. SUN

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Bay Swamp Former Fort Green Mine, Polk County 50456550 Arcadian | Page 12 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 13 | Arcadian Seniors learn about Meeting reviews state of DeSoto schools college financial help By ASHLEY COONE County High School gymnasium. Links to success Students earned raffle tickets for prizes by attending workshops and winning Last week, Links to Success held its games. The event boasted a money first Financial Aid Bonanza for DeSoto machine, photo booth, Plinko style County High School seniors. The event game and more. welcomed more than 100 seniors Links to Success provides college seeking financial assistance for col- readiness programming for DeSoto lege. Financial aid officers from South County students free of charge. The Florida State College led workshops College and Career Readiness Program for seniors to guide them through the was made possible through contribu- Free Application for Federal Student tions from Links to Success’ community ARCADIAN PHOTO BY CRAIG GARRETT Aid (FAFSA) process online. The FAFSA sponsors: Peace River Citrus, Suncoast DeSoto County High School Junior Joshua Longenecker took top honors during the annual form is required to be considered for Schools Federal Credit Union, Mosaic, Science Fair at the school. His project was designed to determine what electronic device inter- all federal and most state financial aid DeSoto County Schools, South Florida ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY JOHN BLACK, [email protected] fered the most with his wireless router at home. He concluded it was the microwave oven. for college, including scholarships and State College Foundation, Drug Free Joshua and 24 other top students will be competing in regionals. grants. DeSoto, The Mason Smoak Foundation, Penny Kurtz, left,Theresa Collins-Hill, Earl Hill, School Superintendent Karyn Gary, and Mary In addition, Suncoast Schools DeSoto Education Foundation, First Kay Burns attend the breakfast meeting held Thursday to review plans for the DeSoto County Keith Markey, left, School Superintendent Karyn Gary, Judge Don Hall and DeSoto Memorial Hospital Federal Credit Union and the Florida State Bank, FPL, GEO Care, United Way, School District. CEO Vince Sica attend the breakfast meeting sponsored by the DeSoto Education Foundation. Department of Education held work- Benny Albritton Grove Services, Hackney Students get technical, shops on obtaining scholarships and & Ames, Sun Bulb, and Tremron. financial literacy. A representative Links to Success thanks all of their from the DeSoto County Education volunteers, DeSoto County School creative at science fair Foundation was on hand to give District Superintendent Karyn Gary students information on local schol- and her staff, the numerous raffle prize arship opportunities and applications. sponsors, and Project Graduation for all SUBMITTED BY ANN DANIEL the router signal. Representatives from the Drug-Free of their help in making this a successful DCHS SCienCe CoaCH Joshua is planning to attend a DeSoto Coalition provided students event. Amy Sorrells, left, culinary school after graduating. His with anti-drug use information. Links to Success is a local non-profit Debby Snyder, Ashley Joshua Longenecker, a junior at favorite dish to prepare is Italian The event was part of a pilot for a founded in 2012 by DeSoto County Coone, DeSoto County DeSoto County High School, took cuisine. comprehensive College and Career High School alumni. For more informa- Commissioner Bob first place in the school’s science fair In addition to Joshua, the students Readiness Program that Links to tion on its programs and sponsorship Miller, Lindsay Turner, last week with his project to deter- with the top five projects were Donny Success is launching in the Fall for opportunities, visit twww.links2success. Superintendent Karyn mine what electronic appliances Stiner, second place; Alexis Parsley, juniors and seniors in DeSoto County. org or call Links to Success’ President, Gary, and Robert affected his Internet wireless router third place; Luke Peachey, fourth The event was held at the DeSoto Ashley Coone at 863-990-0527. Turnipseed. the most. He concluded it was the place; and Alondra Morales in fifth microwave oven, and took home a place. blue ribbon for his display. Using a The top 25 students will go on to computer application that measures compete in a regional science fair on the interference, he found a cell Feb. 19, held at South Florida State phone is most likely to strengthen College at Avon Park.

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also shared several autographed Price •No more loose fitting dentures! books she has received as gifts from DeSoto School Board members Deb Snyder, left, Bill Stanko and Karen Chancey pose with Richard “Coach” Martha Jo Markey, left, Amy Sorrells, Ann Ryals and Betty Brown attend the breakfast meeting, •No more denture adhesives! BOOKS her husband. As always, DeAnna’s Bowers during the breakfast meeting Thursday to discuss the state and future of DeSoto schools. sponsored by the DeSoto County Education Foundation. FROM PAGE 10 program was both entertaining and educational. $ mother, that she wanted to become Books shared for suggested reading the BOCC) aren’t learned individu- to more than 1 million uninsured help offset the hospital’s losses. “The 1,695 a writer and she continued to write were: Inferno by Dan Brown, Beautiful DMH als,” he said. “You don’t need to be a working Floridians. A major goal timing of the funding was great, as we Denture Lower Arch until her death in 1996. She is remem- Ruins by Jess Walter, The Shoemaker’s Harvard graduate to understand the of AHFW is to convince the Florida are behind on patient volume com- bered for her outstanding books of Wife by Adriana Trigiani and Deadline FROM PAGE 1 trickle-down effect economically the House of Representatives to accept pared to this time last year,” he said. detailed historical fiction which draw by Sandra Brown. hospital has on this community.” $51 billion in Medicaid funds as “January volumes were down quite a Implants $ , immature to start making plans.” Board member Dan Presilla agreed part of the Affordable Health Care bit, although inpatient volumes are (D6010) 1995 upon actual figures and places in the An interesting interview in Upper Arch Board Chairman Janie Watson agreed South. Eugenia Price is best known for “Highland’s Magazine” with Olivia with McNulty, saying he was confused Act. Sica said the House has rejected up.” When asked why the volumes with Ambler, saying, “We have to try all her series books: the Georgia Trilogy, Shelfer, daughter of member why there wasn’t a bigger emphasis on accepting the funds for no good were lagging compared to 2013, Sica avenues first and we won’t have a final Economy Dentures the St. Simons Trilogy, the Florida Lynn Ellen Shelfer, was shared. helping the hospital. “Maybe they know reason, and encouraged everyone to speculated it was due to late-arriving answer until we’ve done that.” Watson Starting At $ Trilogy and the Savannah Quartet. We are proud of Olivia and her what the hell is going on, but I don’t.” voice their objections to their local winter residents, and a reduction in Full Set – 475 also said she felt the community didn’t Presilla said the hospital needed to do representatives. the number of migrant workers living (D5110, D5120) Mary Bray Wheeler’s book, “Eugenia accomplishments. clearly understand the hospital’s finan- Price’s South,” provides a guide for The February club meeting will a better job to communicate with the “Everyone would agree there are in the area. •Same-Day Service In Many Cases cial hurdles. “I personally don’t think an actual road trip following Price’s be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.18 community, saying, “How is the public problems with the system, but it does •Financing Available •FL Medicaid Accepted they appreciate what we’re doing here, books through the South. An inter- at The Magnolia Seafood Grill. The supposed to know what’s going on if no good to simply say no to the mon- Lose to Win a hit and that’s frustrating,” she said. esting segment of her books is the following meeting will be the annual we don’t put it out there? I don’t think ey. The best single thing we can all is Board member Jerry Waters echoed people know how screwed up we are to talk to our elected state officials Sica said the hospital’s recent “Lose inclusion of the names of people and business meeting on March 27 at to Win” weight loss program has been

AFFORDABLE 20161-4 Watson’s sentiment, saying public reac- places who actually existed, who were the home of Linda Waldron. The right now.” and convince them what the House tion to the hospital’s financial troubles well received in the community. “We DENTURES not created by Price’s imagination. Nominating Committee, consisting Sica told the board the hospital did is doing is wrong,” Sica said. “To a good reason to smile has been lukewarm. “I don’t know if were expecting somewhere in the DeAnna described a special trip she of Betty Aaron, Pam Ames and Nora plan to approach the BOCC regarding simply say no without offering any they care whether we stay open or not,” neighborhood of 200 people to attend enjoyed to Savannah when she visited Cail, will present the slate of proposed a referendum for a half-cent sales tax, reasonable explanation why shows Affordable Dentures-Avon Park, P.A. he said. “Everyone in the community the first weigh-in, and we have more many locales from Price’s books. She officers for next year. which could be on the ballot for the no leadership or courage at all, and Marc A. Sander, DDS, FAGD I talk to about this has no interest in than 450 participating.” Ladies present were Phyllis November elections. it will be disastrous for the state.” If Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry spending tax money on DMH. What Marketing Director Kristen Spahr re- NeSmith, Maggie Henry, Linda the funds were accepted by the state, I’m hearing from them is that although layed a story of a teenage girl who, after HIGHLAND PLAZA Williams, Pam Ames, DeAnna Smith, Putting pressure DMH would receive approximately they support the hospital, they don’t a week, had lost five pounds during 1036 US 27 South, Avon Park FL Good Fishing Tips Ruth Dunn, Marcia Brown, Connie on the House $2.6 million. want to help pay for it.” her first weigh-in, and when told of only in Bateman, Lynn Ellen Shelfer, Terri In the meantime, Sica said hospital Resident Dr. Mike McNulty then her progress began to cry. “Everyone Call For Appointment Womack, Kirsten Flanik, Shelly Sica told the board about A Healthy staff were able to reduce DMH’s (863)784-0463 asked the board if there were any future just started hugging her and clapping, Baumann, Frances Pooser, Lavenia Florida Works, a coalition of business expenses by $700,000 compared plans to address the DeSoto Board of owners, chambers of commerce and to two years ago. He also said the and I thought to myself that if all this Fees effective through 11/21/14. Additional fees may be incurred depending on individual cases. WaterLine Carter, Nora Cail, Linda Waldron and For more information call 1-800-DENTUREor visit our website at www.AffordableDentures.com. County Commissioners again regarding work we are doing is just for this one Watch for it every Thursday Irene Pooser. community leaders who support hospital had received its MUF earlier 2988249 moment, it’s worth it,” she said. I I a hospital tax. “Four of the five (of extending health care coverage than expected, which will temporarily DeSoto DMS HOOPS ACTION

The Panthers boys’ and girls’ basket- ball teams had mixed results in recent game action against Avon Park. EXTRA SPORTSThe Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Arcadian | Page 14 PAGE 17 Bulldogs stumble late in season finale By STEVE KNAPP ArcAdiAn SportS director

The DeSoto County boys basketball team went into the Tony Cicchella Gymnasium in Port Charlotte with nothing to lose. They were loose and relaxed and were big underdogs in the season finale for both teams. The Pirates boasted an 18-7 season record compared to the 7-8 mark for the Bulldogs. It was senior night for the Pirates, and everything seemed to be in line for a big Port Charlotte victory. DeSoto County’s Dequan Richardson gets a There was one problem to that shot off in traffic against Port Charlotte. “Kid plan, however, as the Bulldogs weren’t fly” scored 10 points in the 63-46 loss. going to lay down for them even though they were playing shorthand- favored Pirates. ed and were outmatched physically. That’s when the clock struck “Everybody thought they were midnight and the ball was over for going to beat us so we just came Cinderella. The Pirates scored the first out here and played,” Tony Lee said. nine points opening the second half. Lee led the Bulldogs with 11 points, Richardson stopped that run with two including a trio of three pointers in of his 10 points in the game and the the first half. ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] boys from DeSoto County outscored “A lot of people figured we’d lose the Pirates 8-6 for the rest of the third tonight and get beat bad. When they The DeSoto County boys’ varsity basketball team takes a moment to relax before playing Port period. heard the game was against Port Charlotte Jan. 30. The final stanza opened poorly for Charlotte it was like, ‘ah that’s going who doubted us,” said senior Kari With all of the firepower the Pirates the Bulldogs as the Pirates again went to be a blowout game’. Even though Williams. Williams scored 10 points in had and the emotion of senior night, on a roll and scored the first seven we didn’t win we shocked everybody the game. Port Charlotte finally battled to a points to take a 52-38 lead. From 63-46 win. that point on the Bulldogs were only outscored 11-8 but the damage was already done. ., Setting an early tone TIDEWELLTTIIDDEEWWEELLLL H HOSPICEHOOSSPPIICiC EE The first half of the game was close, with the contest tied at the end of the first period at 15. Early in the R RANCHRAANNCCHH R RODEOROODDEEOO second period the Bulldogs enjoyed their biggest lead of the night at 22-16 behind Dequan Richardson and Lee’s AtA t TheThe back-to-back three pointers. y When the Pirates came back to TTUURRNNEERR AAGGI F,RRII -- CCIIVVIICC CCEENNTTEERR take a one-point lead, Kionte Akins I 9 I put the Bulldogs back on top with ( ((AA AI IIRR R CC CONDITIONEDO ONNDDIITTIIOONNEEDD AA ARENAR REENNAA! !!)) ) II II a bucket. Just before the half, the 22502 2 225500 NENNEE R, RRO CAOOAA ANN N I SS ST TT.. . ••• AAARCADIAR RCCAADDIIAA Pirates appeared to be ready to take a three-point lead into halftime when WWWW WWWWW. ..TT TURNERU URRNNEERRC CCENTERE ENNTTEERR. ..C CCOO OMM M Lee buried a trey with 15 seconds left to tie the game at 30 going into the 8866833--999933--44880077 break. 1 1 .,11iV , Second half setbacks ❁ TicketsTickets ❁ Tony Lee, the Bulldogs’ leading scorer with 11 Tickets . i 1 1 1 tI yl l h I The Bulldogs went into the locker points, gets a shot off before Kyle Collins from $10 Per Person / $5 - 10 Yrs &' Under room with a lot of emotion knowing Port Charlotte can block it. DeSoto County lost that they could play with the heavily the season finale 63-46. 7 7 FeeFbbrruuaarryy 88: 1tthh && 99tthh Media Sponsor Iii' l 1t4u Sponsored by DDoooorrss OOppeenn aatt 11::0000PPMM p55 LADES fr, ENT G Electric Cooperative, Inc. SShhooww SSttaarrttss aatt 22::0000PPMM "Neighbors Work ing for Neighbors " A Tou±sioneFneWCuoperane LAKE PLACID MARINE 1 71 I l :i 1 1! l f 1 1 r uG :1 .1 111 Greater Lake Placid NNe t P r o c e e d s t o Chamber of Commerce y Realty Plus ll 1 7 t 1 JJI I 1 r1 1 1 j:n;, 1) . B' Be nl 1e_ f iI t T1 i d(I e' wtl e .Y1l lf H1 ;or 1 s p i c e II .{ Limited to 50 boats For more information, please contact Norman Lee, Event Chairperson i 1 II ; 11 , 111 863-441-0297 S SPONSOREDyyP Ot N! S,lO RED BY:BYg$ cc'': vr . 1 ! 4 Yl LYLI r1 dlt CONTACT: Greater Lake Placid ysey f . Chamber of Commerce Sunday March 30, 2014 s.x 18 North Oak Ave. • Lake Placid, FL 33852 LAKELAND ANIMAL NUTRITION

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JV Bulldogs Danielle Shirley talks to DeSoto Youth Football President crushed by Pirates Steve Carroll as Braxton McCor- By STEVE KNAPP Emmanuel Wesley chipped in with mick, 16, Isaiah ArcAdiAn SportS director seven points. Rodriguez, 11, Other players got the chance for and Easton It was like taking a butter knife to a a lot of playing time and in Hamm’s Rodriguez, 7, gun fight. The DeSoto County junior case he showed what he could do sign up for the varsity basketball team had four with more time on the court. Andre new football players missing from their season “Big Dog Dre” Jones played well along league. finale at Port Charlotte. Although with Keshawn Smith. Alex Ochoa and they played as well as they could with Donavan Evans got a lot of action what they had, they got hammered as they gave Chace Higgins a break ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] 72-38. during the game. The result was as expected. The JV Coach Darby Ellis said, “We Pirates scored the first seven points would have beaten them if we had New game in town of the game and never looked back our full team, no doubt.” as they built a 20-5 first quarter lead. The eight players he had suited By STEVE KNAPP will be playing games closer to home The Bulldogs trailed by 22 at the half up gave everything they had, but ArcAdiAn SportS director and at nicer complexes such as North and it just got worse after that. inexperience and lack of playing time Port, Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton. Shawn Brown scored 14 and was during the season showed as the The new youth football league in The good thing about the league is promoted to the varsity team after team just didn’t play like they could DeSoto County has joined up with the that the bigger players can now play the game. Big Jeffery Hamm scored American Youth Football organization. football at a younger age rather than eight points for a season high and JV | 16 They are the largest organization in waiting until middle school to play. the world for youth football. The local By then they have lost several years team will be called DeSoto Youth of experience that puts them behind DeSoto County Football. other leagues that allow bigger kids to junior varsity The former organization known play. Getting the players involved with basketball coach as DeSoto County Youth Athletic football at an earlier age will help the Darby Ellis talks to Association and later changed to local middle school and high school Shawn Brown as DeSoto County Youth Football is no teams, as they get more experienced he takes a break longer in existence. players earlier in their careers. in the season “The big move that we made finale. Brown was that we moved out of the Mid Learning the language was the leading Florida Conference,” said DYF ath- scorer against letic Director Terry Allshouse. The A big advantage for this new league Port Charlotte new league has unlimited weight for is they will be using the same termi- with 14 points and players but they must be in a certain nology and plays that are run in the was promoted to grade to play. They are “age protected” high school. Usually at the beginning varsity after the so someone who has failed a grade of a player’s high school career he has game. won’t be able to play on the same team to learn all of the terminology and as his classmates. ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] With the new affiliation, the teams GAME | 16 It’s Official! Heartland Workforce is now

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ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] With temperatures dropping into high 40s and a cold wind blowing, the Fenders Auto Parts/Sutton The Clarke Pest Control co-ed softball team battled Fenders Auto Parts/Sutton Timber in a face Timber co-ed softball team defeated Clarke Pest Control 25-9 in a battle of the two unbeaten teams off between unbeatens. They are part of the six-team co-ed league that will play for another in the DeSoto County Adult Athletic Association softball league. Anybody interested in joining the month until the men’s league starts. men’s league that will be starting soon can contact John Schaefer at 990-8572.

home,” she said. The players who didn’t keep their JV grades are freshmen and are all FROM PAGE 15 good kids. Hopefully they will learn from their mistakes and take school have with their full team. seriously so they won’t cause embar- Ellis’ team was short handed rassment to their teammates and fans because four of his players were in the future. ineligible due to grades. Three of the players were starters and were among the top four scorers in every game this season. The other player was one of the first men off the bench. One player was eligible according to the school and state requirements, but failed to meet an even tougher standard—his mother. “He went from a 3.2 down to a 2.5 so I told him ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] he couldn’t play anymore. I’m here watching the game and he’s sitting at The DeSoto County 2013-2014 junior varsity basketball team was coached by Darby Ellis. GAME IMnIAI Hjwil s FROM PAGE 15 names of the plays. This takes several weeks of drills to learn everything and sometimes the players never completely understand everything. Under the new league they will have known the plays and language and have experienced the plays for several years Honor V before even getting into their first junior By STEVE KNAPP varsity game. ArcAdiAn SportS director DeSoto County Varsity Head Coach Matt Egloff is on board with the new DeSoto County High School Bringing Churches Together in Unity league. “I think it is great the younger players will be running the same plays • The boys’ soccer team beat we have on the varsity level. So much Clewiston 5-3 in the quarterfinal of For Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ of our limited practice time is spent regional play. merely demonstrating the plays and • The boys’ junior varsity and what we mean when we talk about the varsity basketball teams lost to names of the plays,” he said. “Now they First Baptist Academy and at Port will come into the high school and Charlotte. GOSPEL SING they’ll already know what a ‘jet right’ • The varsity softball team played play is or where an ‘A Gap’ is because in its preseason classic and lost to Friday, February 7, 2014 @ 7 P.M. they’ve been running it their entire Bayshore on Tuesday. Their Thursday football careers.” game was rained out. First Baptist Church Arcadia Egloff will be spending time with the • The girls’ varsity basketball team new league working with players and was eliminated from district play with the coaches to help them understand a loss at Sebring. 1006 N. Brevard Ave. what they run at the high school. • The DeSoto County Middle There will be a spring “speed, strength School Panthers ended their basket- 863-494-3622 and conditioning” camp with a game ball season last week. Both teams against Sebring to follow. This session beat Hardee, while the girls lost their is designed for fifth through eighth final game to Lake Placid and the graders. There will be two divisions. boys continued their winning streak If you are interested in singing please call the church In the fall there will be four divisions with a win over Lake Placid. starting with kindergarten through office and give your name and the name of the church second grade, then third and fourth, Upcoming games you are attending by Wednesday, February 5, 2014 fifth and sixth and then a seventh and eighth grade team. • The high school tennis teams All music must be Christ honoring. Signups are at the Richard Bowers will be at Sebring next Tuesday with football field every Saturday through matches starting at 4 p.m. March 1 between 9 a.m.-noon. Cost • The varsity baseball team will play “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with for the spring league is just $50 which at the Avon Park Early Bird tourna- gladness: come before His presence with singing.” Psalm 100:1-2 compared to other local leagues that ment Feb. 10-14. charge up to $200 is a great deal. The • The JV and varsity softball teams fall season will also be $50. Parents will host Charlotte tonight at 5 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME (FREE EVENT) will need to bring their driver’s license, They will host Palmetto tomorrow insurance card, child’s birth certificate and will be on the road against 50457446 and a physical form. LaBelle Feb. 11. The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 17 | Arcadian Panthers settle score with Red Devils By STEVE KNAPP kept coming back until they ArcAdiAn SportS director took their first lead in the game when they went ahead The 6-1 Avon Park Middle 15-14 at the three-minute School boys basketball team mark in the second period. had beaten the DeSoto County Shawn Campbell took over boys at home a couple of late in the half. Campbell drib- weeks before their Jan. 23 visit bled the ball coast-to-coast to Arcadia. The Red Devils’ through traffic and between only loss came at the hands of the befuddled defenders and Hill-Gustat, who also beat the put in a layup to help DeSoto Panthers. regain the lead. After Elijah None of that mattered to the Arthur’s two free throws it Panthers, who took control of was back to being “king of the game from the opening the court” for Campbell. His tip to the final whistle. The 15-foot jumper was followed Panthers’ 48-38 win left little by a steal and then another doubt as to which was the basket. Campbell scored six better team. The Panthers jumped out PANTHERS | 22 quick with a 10-1 lead midway through the first period. The The 2013-2014 DeSoto County Red Devils scored the next five Middle School Panthers basketball points but still trailed 10-6 ball team was coached by Eric Shea. after the first six minutes. The boys from Avon Park ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] Lady Panthers fall to Avon Park By STEVE KNAPP over 5’8” tall. Combine the fact they challenge defensively, holding the Red half. Roberts said, “We must have had ArcAdiAn SportS director were undefeated and had rolled over Devils to just four first quarter points. 15 turnovers in that first half.” He was everybody on their schedule, and the The problem was, the Panthers only right on the nose as Avon Park also When the Avon Park girls’ middle Lady Panthers couldn’t keep pace in a managed one point. out rebounded the Panthers 9-2 in the school basketball players got off the 27-10 loss. The Red Devils had five steals and a second period. bus at DeSoto County Middle School The Panthers are a young team with blocked shot against the Panthers in Jan. 23, at first glance it looked like they little experience. “There are only two the first quarter. The height advantage Second half miscues had a lot of coaches for one team. Upon girls on the team from last year’s squad allowed the Panthers only one shot per closer inspection, however, they were and most everybody else has had no possession as they gathered in only one The second half was similar to the players and not the coaches. experience in organized basketball,” rebound in the first six minutes. first half as the Panthers again had 15 Ten of Avon Park’s 13 players are said Coach Chris Roberts. The second quarter saw the Red eighth graders and four of them are The young Panthers met the Devils stretch their lead to 14-3 at the LADY | 22

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Blue collar with MI RN, LPN & CNA from the date of the first publica- to County, Florida, Probate Divi- tags. 863-303-3766 or 863-303- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 55+ Active Community for all shifts tion of this notice and file original sion, the address of which is, � 1574 TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN Dietary Manager F/T with the clerk of this court either DeSoto County Courthouse, East Affordable Manufactured AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, � Office Assistant F/T before service on the plaintiff’s Oak Street, Arcadia FL 34266. Homes!!! 1 Year FREE FLORIDA Fax resume to: NOTICE OF ACTION attorney or immediately there- The personal representative of CIVIL DIVISION Golf Membership With (863)-494-9470 after; otherwise a default will be this estate is TERRY D. BAIRD, 3116 CASE NO.2013-CA-000648 New Home Purchase! For questions call: entered against you for the relief who address is 1231 NW Pine Div. 01 Call Ted @ (863)-494-5766 demanded in the complaint. Creek Avenue, Arcadia, FL SUNCOAST SCHOOLS FEDERAL Dated on January 29, 2014. 34266. The name and address of 800-538-2590 CREDIT UNION, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Mitzie McGavic, Clerk of Court the attorney for the personal rep- for details or please MANAGEMENT Plaintiff, By: /s/ M. Harris resentative is set forth below. All 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND v. visit our website FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Deputy Clerk Published 2/6/14, persons having claims or www.arcadiavillage.com 2060 ROBERT L. OWENS, III, PERSON- 2/13/14, 2/20/14 & 2/27/14 demands against this estate are CIVIL DIVISION AL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CASE NO.: 367740 2998386 required, WITHIN THREE MONTHS ESTATE OF JOYCE J. OWENS, FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST MOBILE HOMES 14-2013-CA-000633 DECEASED, et al, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL SYS- PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, to FOR SALE ARCADIA CHEVROLET BUICK Defendants. TWELFTH JUDICIAL file with the Clerk of the above AND CHEVROLET TRUCKS TEM FLORIDA, INC., NOTICE OF ACTION CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR 1090 Plaintiff, Court a written statement of any We are currently seeking moti- TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA vs. claim or demand they may have. vated salespersons. JOYCE J. OWENS and RAYMOND CASE NO.: 14DR021 KEITH A. GRUBBS A/K/A KEITH Each claim must be in writing and BUSINESS IS GREAT! L. OWENS, and all unknown par- DIVISION: GRUBBS, et al., must indicate the basis for the IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR: ties claiming by, through, under Agustin Bustamante, PALM HARBOR HOMES Defendants. claim, the name and address of 4/2 Fleetwood 2,200 � Sales Manager or against the above named Petitioner NOTICE OF ACTION the creditor or his agent or attor- sq ft $12K OFF! � Secondary F & I Manager Defendant(s), who are not known and TO: ney, and the amount claimed. If Starting at $499/month � to be dead or alive, whether said Kristin Daugherty., Internet Sales Manager KEITH A. GRUBBS A/K/A the claim is not yet due, the date Call John Lyons for details unknown parties claim as heirs, Respondent. � All parts and service person- KEITH GRUBBS when it will become due shall be 1-800-622-2832 ext 210 devisees, grantees, assignees, NOTICE OF ACTION FOR nel for an expanding dealership Last Known Address: 2403 SE stated. If the claim is contingent lienors, creditors, trustees, Dissolution of Marriage Call or email Jimmie Tucker: POINTER AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL or unliquidated, the nature of the spouses, or other claimants. Cur- TO: Kristin A. Daughtery 863-494-3838 34266 Also Attempted At: 9980 uncertainty shall be stated. If the APARTMENTS rent Residence Unknown, but Last known address: [email protected] SE JEANS RD, ARCADIA, FL claim is secured, the security FOR RENT whose last known address was: Unknown Or Doug Plattner: 34266 shall be described. The claimant UNKNOWN and 7797 Gateshead YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action 1320 [email protected] Current Residence Unknown shall deliver sufficient copies of Lane, Mannassas, VA 20109 YOU has been filed against you and UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KEITH the claim to the Clerk of the ARE NOTIFIED that an action to that you are required to serve a Seize the sales A. GRUBBS A/K/A KEITH above styled court to enable to foreclose a mortgage on the fol- copy of your written defenses, if Clerk to mail one copy each to with Classified! GRUBBS MCPINES APARTMENTS lowing property in DESOTO Coun- any, to it on Agustin Bustamante the personal representative. All Last Known Address: 2403 SE 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts., w/AC, ty, Florida, to-wit: THE SOUTH whose address is 9951 Levsky persons interested in the estate POINTER AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL Carpet, appliances, spacious GENERAL 43 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 8, Dr. Arcadia, FL 34269 on or to whom a copy of this Notice of 34266 Also Attempted At: 9980 closets, window treatments IN A.S. WATSONS SOUTH- before February 23, 2014, and Administration has been mailed 2100 SE JEANS RD, ARCADIA, FL offered at affordable rental WEST ADDITION TO ARCADIA, file the original with the clerk of are required, WITHIN THREE 34266 rates beginning at $339 FLORIDA, AS PER MAP OR this Court at 115 East Oak St. MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF Current Residence Unknown Handicap Unit, Income Limits PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN Arcadia, FL 34266 before service THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action Apply. For rental info & appli- THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF on Petitioner or immediately NOTICE, to file any objections IRRIGATION CREW for Foreclosure of Mortgage on cations McPines Apartments DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA thereafter. If you fail to do so, a they may have that challenge the SUPERVISOR the following described property: has been filed against you and default may be entered validity of the decedent’s Will, the 1514 E. Cypress St. Arcadia Arcadia based Agricultural irri- LOT 8, QUAIL HOLLOW you are required to serve a copy against you for the relief qualification of the personal rep- 863-494-4811, M-F 9:00AM - gation & drainage contracting ESTATES, AN UNRECORDED of your written defenses, if any, to demanded in the petition. resentative, or the venue or juris- 5:00PM (TDD 1-800-955- firm is seeking an experienced PLAT BEING MORE PARTICU- it on Robert M. Coplen, Esquire, Copies of all court documents diction of the court. ALL CLAIMS, 8771) Equal Housing Oppor- installation crew supervisor. LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- Robert M. Coplen, P.A., 10225 in this case, including orders, DEMANDS AND OBJECTIONS tunity Provider & Employer Successful candidate must LOWS: BEGIN AT THE NW Ulmerton Road, Suite 5A, Largo, are available at the Clerk of NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER have experience managing CORNER OF SW 1/4 OF NE FL 33771, on or before March 3, the Circuit Court’s office. You BARRED. Dated at Arcadia, Flori- work crews, basic understand- 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN- 2014 may review these documents da, on this 15th day of January, ing of irrigation system installa- SHIP 38 SOUTH, RANGE 25 or within thirty (30) days after the upon request. You must keep 2014. tion, able to operate general EAST, DESOTO COUNTY, first publication of this Notice of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s TERRY D. BAIRD equipment such as backhoes & FLORIDA; THENCE S 0°24’ W Action, and file the original with office notified of your current Personal Representative, LOTS & ACREAGE tractors, clean FL driver’s ALONG WEST LINE OF SAID the Clerk of this Court at 115 E. address. (You may file Notice Petitioner license, able to work & stay out TRACT, 728.0 FEET TO P.O.B.; 1500 Oak St., Arcadia FL 34266, either of Current Address, Florida FRANK RIBEL, JR. of town. This is a working THENCE CONTINUE SAME before service on Plaintiff’s attor- Supreme Court Approved Attorney for Petitioner supervisory position, will be LINE 104.0 FEET; THENCE N ney or immediately thereafter; Family Law Form 12.915.) 25 East Oak Street expected to supervise & work 82°32’ E, 290.0 FEET; otherwise, a default will be Future papers in this lawsuit Arcadia, FL 34266 along with the crew. Interested THENCE N 0°24’ E, 104.0 entered against you for the relief will be mailed to the address 863-494-7139 candidates should submit FEET; THENCE S 82°32’ W, demanded in the complaint peti- on record at the clerk’s office. Florida Bar No. 0290981 resume by email to ryanc@flori- 290.0 FEET TO POINT O tion. WITNESS my hand and seal WARNING: Rule 12.285, Published 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 dadraintile.com or by fax to BEGINNING has been filed of the Court on this 7th day of FLorida Family Law Rules of 285371 2995530 863-494-5831. against you and you are required January 2014. Procedure, requires certain to serve a copy of your written MITZIE W. MCGAVIC automatic disclosure of docu- LABOR NEEDED: defenses, if any, to it, on Choice Clerk of the Court ments and information. Fail- NOTICE TO ARCADIA: Private Country Labor needed: Arcadia based Legal Group, P.A., Attorney for By: /s/ B. Wynn ure to comply can result in CREDITORS Living: 2.5 Acres, Includes Agricultural irrigation company Plaintiff, whose address is 1800 Deputy Clerk sanctions, including dismissal 3/2 MH & Carport Near I-75, is seeking able body candidates NW 49TH STREET, SUITE 120, 3120 Published 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 or striking of pleadings. Walmart & Peace River Boat to work on installation crews. FT. LAUDERDALE FL 33309 on Must be able to lift 50 pounds 282862 2995487 Dated January 10, 2014. MITZIE Ramp. $145k Cash. or before March 7, 2014, a date W. MCGAVIC 941-743-6601 and be willing to work out of which is within thirty (30) days IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR DES- town. Bilingual and clean dri- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OTO COUNTY, FLORIDA after the first publication of this TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN By: /s/ B. Wynn ARE YOU ONLINE? ving record is a plus. Apply in Notice in the (Please publish in AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, PROBATE DIVISION person at 1394 NE Wayne St. Deputy Clerk File No. 13-CP-000099 THE ARCADIAN) and file the origi- FLORIDA Published 01/23/14, 01/30/14, INCREASE YOUR Arcadia, FL on Monday, nal with the Clerk of this Court CIVIL ACTION Division AXMA Wednesday or Friday between 02/06/14, 02/13/14 IN RE: ESTATE OF EXPOSURE! either before service on Plaintiff’s Case No. 2013CA783 131159 2992387 9am and noon. attorney or immediately there- FENARD PROPERTIES, LLC, a STEVE R. REDDEN Add your internet address Deceased. Fax or email resume to after; otherwise a default will be Florida Limited Liability Company, NOTICE OF ADMIN to your ad for a little extra! 863-494-5831 or ryanc@flori- entered against you for the relief Plaintiff. NOTICE TO CREDITORS dadraintile.com. demanded in the complaint. If you vs. 3118 The administration of the estate are a person with a disability who ALFRED N. DOVICHI and PATRICIA of STEVE R. REDDEN, deceased, COMMERCIAL/ SURVEY & FARM LAYOUT needs any accommodation in J. DOVICHI, whose date of death was May 21, 2013; File Number 13-CP- INDUSTRIAL PROP TECHNICHAN order to participate in this pro- Defendants. 000099, is pending in the Circuit Arcadia based Agricultural irri- ceeding, you are entitled, at no NOTICE OF ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 1620 Court for Desoto County, Florida, gation & drainage contracting cost to you, to the provision of YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN Probate Division, the address of firm is seeking an individual to certain assistance. Please con- to quiet title to the following prop- AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, which is 115 East Oak Street, perform survey and field layout tact the DeSoto County Clerk’s erty in DeSoto County, Florida: FLORIDA tasks. Successful candidate Lot 43 Horse Creek Acres, as per PROBATE DIVISION Arcadia, FL 34266. The names Office, 115 East Oak Street, and addresses of the personal must be familiar with surveying Arcadia, Florida 34266, (863) map or plat thereof recorded in Case Number: principles, have experience with the office of the Clerk of the Cir- 142013CP000102 representative and the personal 993-4876, at least 7 days before representative’s attorney are set 1 t GPS and/or GIS, able to oper- cuit Court in and for DeSoto IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CLAUDE your scheduled court appear- forth below. All creditors of the ate Ag tractors, have a clean County, Florida, in Plat Book 9, THURMAN, ance, or immediately upon receiv- decedent and other persons hav- FL driver’s license, and able to Page 45. Deceased. ing this notification if the time ing claims or demands against work out of town. Interested Property Address: NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION ARCADIA 4.4 ac By Owner! before the scheduled appearance decedent’s estate, on whom a candidates should submit 7221 Southwest Horse Creek Rd. TO ALL PERSONS HAVING House & Shop, 800 ft. Hwy is less than 7 days; if you are copy of this notice is required to 17 Frontage, Zoned Comm. resume by email to ryanc@flori- hearing or voice impaired, call DeSoto County, Florida. CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST dadraintile.com or by fax to THE ABOVE ESTATE AND ALL be served must file their claims Info. 863-494-5540 or 711. WITNESS my hand and the Property ID: 11-38-23-0197- with this court WITHIN THE LATER 863-244-3585 863-494-5831. seal of this Court this 27th day of 0430-000. has been filed against OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED Arcadian | Page 20 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014

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OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME Kones a.ka. Edwin Nicholas THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF Published 2/6/14 & 2/13/14 you are hearing or voice NOTICE OF APPLICATION OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Kones, deceased, whose date of DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA. 118683 2999253 impaired, call 711. To file FOR TAX DEED response please contact DeSoto Notice is hereby given that US THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER death was January 30, 2013, and ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A whose social security number are INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS County Clerk of Court, 115 E. BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN Oak Street, Room 101, Arcadia, INC LLC the holder of the fol- COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. xxx-xx-6531, is pending in the Cir- FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, All other creditors of the dece- cuit Court for DeSoto County, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY FL 34266, Tel: (863) 993-4876; lowing certificate has filed said FLORIDA Fax: (863) 993-4669. Published certificate for a tax deed to be dent and other persons having Florida, Probate Division, the OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF CIVIL ACTION 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 272484 issued thereon. The certificate claims or demands against dece- address of which is 115 East Oak THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE CASE NO.: 2995445 number and year of issuance, the dent’s estate must file their Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266. A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS 2013CA000052AXMA M description of the property, and claims with this court WITHIN 3 The names and addresses of the AFTER THE SALE. DIVISION: the names in which it was MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF personal representative and the Dated this 23rd day of January, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, TAX DEEDS assessed are as follows: THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS personal representative’s attor- 2014. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Certificate Number: 1092 NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED ney are set forth below. All credi- By: Carri L. Pereyra Plaintiff, 3132 Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET tors of the decedent and other Bar# 17441 vs. Tax Deed File #: 13-60-TD FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF persons having claims or Submitted by: HAM, III, JACK RICHARD et al, Description of Property: THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE demands against decedent’s Choice Legal Group, P.A. Defendant(s). LOTS 4 AND 17, BLOCK 30, FLO- WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. estate on whom a copy of this 1800 NW 49th Street, NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT NOTICE OF APPLICATION RACADIA SUBDIVISION, AS PER NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME notice is required to be served Suite 120 TO CHAPTER 45 FOR TAX DEED MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORD- PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY must file their claims with this Fort Lauderdale, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pur- Notice is hereby given that US ED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 Florida 33309 suant to a Final Judgment of Fore- BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF Telephone: (954) 453-0365 closure dated November 18, INC LLC the holder of the fol- FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. The THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Facsimile: (954) 771-6052 2013, and entered in Case No. lowing certificate has filed said IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 2. date of first publication of this NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE Toll Free: 1-800-441-2438 2013CA000052AXMA of the Cir- certificate for a tax deed to be Names in which assessed: notice is: January 30, 2014. DATE OF SERVICE OF THE COPY DESIGNATED PRIMARY E-MAIL cuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial issued thereon. The certificate MANUEL DELGADO & MARIA Derek B. Alvarez, Esquire OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All FOR SERVICE Circuit in and for DeSoto County, number and year of issuance, the ANTONIA BECERRA FBN: 114278 other creditors of the decedent PURSUANT TO FLA. R. JUD. Florida in which JPMorgan Chase description of the property, and PO BOX 409 [email protected] and other persons having claims ADMIN 2.516 Bank, National Association, is the the names in which it was ARCADIA, FL 34265 Anthony F. Diecidue, Esquire or demands against decedent’s [email protected] Pub- Plaintiff and Jack Richard Ham, III, assessed are as follows: All of said property being in the FBN: 146528 estate must file their claims with lished 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 Stephanie L. Ham, Any And All Certificate Number: 99 County of DeSoto, State of Flori- [email protected] this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS 107507 2995399 Unknown Parties Claiming by, Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 da. Unless such certificate shall GENDERS, ALVAREZ, DIECIDUE, AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Through, Under, And Against The Tax Deed File #: 13-57-TD be redeemed according to law, P.A. PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. Herein named Individual Defen- Description of Property: NOTICE OF SALE the property described in such 2307 West Cleveland Street ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHING dant(s) Who are not Known To Be LOT 30, PEACE RIVER ACRES, AS THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH certificate or certificates will be Tampa, Florida 33609 3130 Dead Or Alive, Whether Said PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE sold to the highest bidder at the Phone: (813) 254-4744 Unknown Parties May Claim An RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL South Courthouse Door on FEB- Fax: (813) 254-5222 Interest in Spouses, Heirs, THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITH- RUARY 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. JOAN TRELLIS REDDEN Devisees, Grantees, Or Other COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO STANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Dated this 14TH DAY OF JANU- Personal Representative Claimants are defendants, the COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN ARY, 2014. 1899 S.W. Harlem Circle DeSoto County Clerk of the Cir- BOOK 6, PAGE 68. TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, MITZIE W. McGAVIC Arcadia, FL 34266 Published cuit Court will sell to the highest Names in which assessed: THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF FLORIDA CLERK OF COURT 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 103980 and best bidder for cash in/on THERESA ANN EVANS DEATH IS BARRED. The date of CIVIL DIVISION DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA 2995471 the DeSoto County Courthouse, 3811 N AIRPORT RD STE 203 first publication of this notice is Case #: 2012-CA-000179 By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 115 Oak Street, Arcadia, FL NAPLES, FL 34105 January 30, 2014. DIVISION: II Deputy Clerk TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN 34266; www.desotoclerk.com, All of said property being in the Attorney for Personal Representa- Bank of America, N.A., Succes- Publication Dates: 1/16/14, AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, DeSoto County, Florida at County of DeSoto, State of Flori- tive: sor by Merger to BAC Home 1/23/14, 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 FLORIDA 11:00AM on the 20th day of Feb- da. Unless such certificate shall Eugene E. Waldron, Jr. Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Coun- 112132 2989215 CASE NO.: 2013 CP 101 ruary, 2014, the following be redeemed according to law, Primary Service E-mail: trywide Home Loans Servicing, IN RE: ESTATE OF described property as set forth in the property described in such NOTICE OF APPLICATION [email protected] L.P. JOANN MAE OHNEMUS said Final Judgment of Foreclo- certificate or certificates will be FOR TAX DEED Secondary Service E-mail: Plaintiff, (F/K/A JOANN OHNEMUS sure: LOT 30, OF SUNNY- sold to the highest bidder at the Notice is hereby given that US [email protected] -vs.- WILLARD), BREEZE MOBILE HOME PARK, South Courthouse Door on FEB- BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN Florida Bar No. 0794971 Deke Allen Livingston a/k/a Deke Deceased. AN UNRECORDED PLAT ALSO RUARY 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. INC LLC the holder of the fol- Eugene E. Waldron, Jr., P.A. A. Livingston; Vanessa S. Liv- NOTICE TO CREDITORS BEINGDESCRIBED AS: BEGIN Dated this 14TH DAY OF JANU- lowing certificate has filed said 124 N. Brevard Ave ingston a/k/a Vanessa Kay The administration of the estate AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER ARY, 2014. certificate for a tax deed to be Arcadia, Florida 34266 Sykes; Sunshine Savings Bank of JoAnn Mae Ohnemus (f/k/a OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF MITZIE W. McGAVIC issued thereon. The certificate Telephone: (863) 494-4323 f/k/a Sunshine State Credit JoAnn Ohnemus Willard), NORTHEAST QUARTER OF CLERK OF COURT number and year of issuance, the Personal Representative: Union; Castle Credit Corporation deceased, whose date of death SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 39 DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA description of the property, and Ramona Katherine Kones Defendant(s). was March 14, 2013, is pending SOUTH, RANGE 23 EAST; By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, the names in which it was I 6418 Markwood Drive N. NOTICE OF SALE in the Circuit Court for Desoto THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES Deputy Clerk assessed are as follows: Crystal, Minnesota 55427 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- County, Florida, Probate Division, 20 MINUTES 24 SECONDS Publication Dates: 1/16/14, Certificate Number: 251 Published 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 suant to an Order dated the address of which is 115 East WEST ALONG NORTH LINE OF 1/23/14, 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 228541 2995373 January 24, 2014, entered in Civil Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266. SOUTH HALF OF NORTHEAST 112132 2989229 Tax Deed File #: 13-61-TD Case No. 2012-CA-000179 of the The names and addresses of the QUARTER OF SAID SECTION Description of Property: Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial personal representative and the NOTICE OF 25, 1885.41 FEET TO SOUTH THAT PART OF LOT 11, OGDEN Circuit in and for DeSoto County, personal representative’s attor- FORECLOSURE R/W OF S.C.L. RR.; THENCE NEED CASH? ACRES, BEING MORE PARTICU- Florida, wherein Bank of America, ney are set forth below. SOUTH 3 DEGREES 02 MIN- NOTICE OF APPLICATION LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 3122 N.A., Successor by Merger to All creditors of the decedent and UTES 35 SECONDS WEST FOR TAX DEED BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST COR- BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. other persons having claims or ALONG SAID R/W, 2060.60 Notice is hereby given that US NER OF THE SW1/4 OF THE f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans demands against decedent’s FEET TO SOUTH R/W OF LIV- BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN NE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Servicing, L.P., Plaintiff and Deke estate on whom a copy of this ERPOOL BLVD.; THENCE INC LLC the holder of the fol- SHIP 39 SOUTH, RANGE 23 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND Allen Livingston a/k/a Deke A. notice has been served must file SOUTH 89 DEGREES 25 MIN- lowing certificate has filed said EAST, DESOTO COUNTY, FLORI- FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Livingston are defendant(s), I, their claims with this court WITH- UTES 48 SECONDS EAST certificate for a tax deed to be DA; THENCE S 00 DEGREES CIVIL DIVISION: Clerk of Court, Mitzie W. McGav- IN THE LATER OF 3 MONTHS ALONG SAID R/W, 325.81 issued thereon. The certificate 28’55” W ALONG EAST LINE OF CASE NO.: 142011CA000318 ic, will sell to the highest and best AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST FEET TO POINT OF BEGIN- number and year of issuance, the SAID TRACT, 410 FEET TO POINT BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., bidder for cash AT THE SOUTH PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE NING.; THENCE CONTINUE description of the property, and OF BEGINNING ; THENCE CON- Plaintiff, ENTRANCE OF THE DESOTO OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SAME LINE 125.0 FEET; the names in which it was TINUE SAME LINE, 135.00 FEET; vs. COUNTY COURTHOUSE, AT SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS THENCE SOUTH 3 DEGREES assessed are as follows: THENCE N 89 DEGREES 29’30” MICHAEL L. TIERNEY A/K/A 11:00 A.M. on NOTICE ON THEM. All other cred- 02 MINUTES 35 SECONDS Certificate Number: 252 W AND PARALLEL TO NORTH MICHEAL TIERNEY A/K/A March 18, 2014, the following itors of the decedent and other WEST 82.0 FEET; THENCE Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 LINE OF SAID TRACT, 200.00 MICHEAL TIERNEY; MARIA L. described property as set forth in persons having claims or TIERNEY A/K/A MARIA TIERNEY NORTH 89 DEGREES 25 MIN- Tax Deed File #: 13-59-TD FEET; THENCE N 00 DEGREES said Final Judgment, to-wit: demands against decedent’s A/K/A MARIA DE LOURDES TIER- UTES 48 SECONDS WEST, Description of Property: 28’55” E AND PARALLEL TO LOT 150, OF PEACE RIVER estate must file their claims with NEY; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; 125.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH THAT PART OF LOT 11, OGDEN EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT, ACRES, FIRST ADDITION, A SUB- this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA; 3 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 35 ACRES, BEING MORE PARTICU- 135.00 FEET; THENCE S 89 DIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST FIRST STATE BANK OF ARCADIA; SECONDS EAST, 82.0 FEET LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: DEGREES 29’30” E AND PARAL- MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF MICHAEL TO POINT OF BEGINNING. BEGIN AT THE NORTHEAST COR- LEL TO NORTH LINE OF SAID RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WITH- L. TIERNEY A/K/A MICHAEL TIER- TOGETHER WITH A MOBILE NER OF THE SW1/4 OF THE TRACT, 200.00 FEET TO THE PAGE 80, IN THE PUBLIC IN THE TIME PERIODS SET NEY A/K/A MICHEAL TIERNEY; HOME LOCATED THEREON AS NE1/4 OF SECTION 36, TOWN- POINT OF BEGINNING. RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FORTH IN SECTION 733.702 OF UNKNOWN TENANT(S) IN POS- A PERMANENT FIXTURE AND SHIP 39 SOUTH, RANGE 23 Names in which assessed: FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIM- THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE SESSION OF THE SUBJECT APPURTENANCE THERETO, EAST, DESOTO COUNTY, FLORI- AMADO S CRUZ ING AN INTEREST IN THE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. PROPERTY, DESCRIBED AS A 2001 DA; THENCE S 00 DEGREES 26 FRANCISCO DR SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME Defendants. MOBILE HOME BEARING VIN 28’55” W ALONG EAST LINE OF MAGGIE VLLEY, NC 28751 ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROP- PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, RE-NOTICE OF NUMBER SAID TRACT, 545 FEET TO POINT All of said property being in the ERTY OWNER AS OF THE ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS FORECLOSURE SALE FLFLY70A28660CG31. OF BEGINNING ; THENCE CON- County of DeSoto, State of Flori- DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS OR MORE AFTER THE DECE- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- 11663 SW Lemon Ave, Arca- TINUE SAME LINE, 130.00 FEET; da. Unless such certificate shall MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN DENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS suant to an Order Resetting Fore- dia, FL 34269-6692 THENCE N 89 DEGREES 29’30” be redeemed according to law, 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. If BARRED. The date of first publi- closure Sale dated the 13th day Any person claiming an interest in W AND PARALLEL TO NORTH the property described in such you are a person with a dis- cation of this Notice is January of January, 2014, and entered in the surplus from the sale, if any, LINE OF SAID TRACT, 200.00 certificate or certificates will be ability who needs any accom- 30, 2014. Case No. 142011CA000318, of other than the property owner as FEET; THENCE N 00 DEGREES sold to the highest bidder at the modation in order to partici- Attorney for Personal Representa- the Circuit Court of the 12TH Judi- of the date of the Lis Pendens 28’55” E AND PARALLEL TO South Courthouse Door on FEB- pate in this proceeding, you tive: cial Circuit in and for Desoto must file a claim within 60 days EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT, RUARY 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. are entitled, at no cost to you, /S/ Dawn Ellis County, Florida, wherein BANK OF after the sale. Dated in Hillsbor- 130.00 FEET; THENCE S 89 Dated this 14TH DAY OF JANU- to the provision of certain My Florida Probate, PA AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and ough County, Florida, this 21st DEGREES 29’30” E AND PARAL- ARY, 2014. assistance. Please contact Dawn Ellis, Esq., for the firm MICHAEL L. TIERNEY A/K/A day of January, 2014 LEL TO NORTH LINE OF SAID MITZIE W. McGAVIC the ADA Coordinator; 2002 Attorney for Personal MICHEAL TIERNEY A/K/A By:/s/ Megan Roach, Esq. TRACT, 200.00 FEET TO THE CLERK OF COURT Ringling Boulevard, 8th Floor, Representative MICHEAL TIERNEY, MARIA L. FL Bar # 103150 POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETH- DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Sarasota, Florida 34237 E-mail Address: TIERNEY A/K/A MARIA TIERNEY Albertelli Law ER WITH MOBILE HOME. By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, (941) 861-7811 at least 7 [email protected] A/K/A MARIA DE LOURDES TIER- Attorney for Plaintiff Names in which assessed: Deputy Clerk days before your scheduled Florida Bar Number: 091979 NEY, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., P.O. Box 23028 AMADO S CRUZ Publication Dates: 1/16/14, court appearance, or immedi- PO Box 952 DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, Tampa, FL 33623 26 FRANCISCO DR 1/23/14, 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 ately upon receiving this noti- Floral City, FL 34436 0952 FIRST STATE BANK OF ARCADIA (813) 221-4743 MAGGIE VLLEY, NC 28751 112132 2989218 fication of the time before the 352/726 5444 and UNKNOWN TENANT(S) (813) 221-9171 facsimile All of said property being in the scheduled appearance is less NOTICE OF APPLICATION Personal Representative: REFUSED TO PROVIDE NAME IN eService: County of DeSoto, State of Flori- than 7 days. If you are hear- FOR TAX DEED William J. Ohnemus POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT [email protected] da. Unless such certificate shall ing or voice impaired, call Notice is hereby given that US 38 Whispering Pine Road PROPERTY are defendants. The BM - 014656F01 be redeemed according to law, 711. BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN Neversink, NY 12765 Published Clerk of this Court shall sell to the If you are a person with a disabili- the property described in such Mitzie W. McGavic INV LLC the holder of the fol- 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 367523 highest and best bidder for cash ty who needs any accommoda- certificate or certificates will be w CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT lowing certificate has filed said 2995478 at the, SOUTH DOOR OF THE tion in order to participate in this sold to the highest bidder at the certificate for a tax deed to be DESOTO COUNTY COURTHOUSE, DeSoto County, Florida IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR proceeding, you are entitled, at South Courthouse Door on FEB- issued thereon. The certificate 115 EAST OAK STREET, ARCA- By:/s/ N. Daughtrey DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA no cost to you, to the provision of RUARY 19, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. number and year of issuance, the DIA, FL 34266, 11:00 AM on the DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT certain assistance. Please con- Dated this 14TH DAY OF JANU- PROBATE DIVISION Submitted By: description of the property, and File No. 2014-CP-000009 18th day of February, 2014, the tact the DeSoto County Court’s ARY, 2014. the names in which it was following described property as ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: ADA Coordinator at 115 E. Oak MITZIE W. McGAVIC Division Twelfth SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHÉ, assessed are as follows: set forth in said Final Judgment, Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266, CLERK OF COURT Certificate Number: 1499 IN RE: ESTATE OF LLP to wit: LOT 4, BLOCK “M”, (863)993-4876 at least 7 days DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 Edwin N. Kones a.k.a Edwin 2424 North Federal Highway, AMBLER’S REPLAT OF VILLA before your scheduled court By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, Tax Deed File #: 14-02-TD Nicholas Kones Suite 360 RICA PARK, A SUBDIVISION appearance, or immediately upon Deputy Clerk Description of Property: Deceased. Boca Raton, Florida 33431 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR receiving this notification if the Publication Dates: 1/16/14, LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK “D”, OAK MAP THEREOF DESCRIBED IN (561) 998-6700 time before the scheduled 1/23/14, 1/30/14 & 2/6/14 CREST SUBDIVISION, AS PER The administration of Edwin N. (561) 998-6707 PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE(S) 66,OF appearance is less than 7 days; if 112132 2989220 MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORD- The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 21 | Arcadian

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ED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK certificate or certificates will be Child(ren). OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND sold to the highest bidder at the NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, South Courthouse Door on TO: Jose Manuel Hernandez, IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 17. MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. father and/or any UNKNOWN TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- PARENT father/mother IN THAT CERTAIN STREET ARY, 2014. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED KNOWN AS SUNRISE AVENUE MITZIE W. McGAVIC that a Petition for Termination of LYING DIRECTLY TO THE SOUTH CLERK OF COURT Parental Rights on J.H. & M.H., The Turner LOT 1, BLOCK “D” BY VIRTUE OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA has been filed against you. You Agri-Civic Center THAT CERTAIN RESOLUTION OF By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, are required to serve a copy of hosted its first STREET VACATION AS RECORD- Deputy Clerk your written defenses, if any, to it ED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK Publication Dates: 1/30/14, on Brian L. Gillis, Esq. of the vi-l Draft Horse 196, PAGE 1062, PUBLIC 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 Department of Children and Fami- Pull Sunday, a RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, 112132 2995340 ly Service, Petitioner’s attorney, competition in FLORIDA. whose address is 805 North Mills Names in which assessed: NOTICE OF APPLICATION Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266, which teams of SHIRLEY A GRIFFIN L/E FOR TAX DEED on or before March 25, 2014 at draft horses pull C/O 15 W OAK STREET Notice is hereby given that US 9:00AM and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either a weighted sled. LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN before service on Petitioner’s All of said property being in the INV LLC the holder of the fol- County of DeSoto, State of Flori- Attorney or immediately there- lowing certificate has filed said after. Failure to appear at this da. Unless such certificate shall certificate for a tax deed to be be redeemed according to law, hearing constitutes consent to issued thereon. The certificate the termination of parental the property described in such number and year of issuance, the certificate or certificates will be rights of this child (or these description of the property, and children). Pursuant to Sec- sold to the highest bidder at the the names in which it was PHOTO COURTESY OF BILL EVOY South Courthouse Door on tions 39.802(4)(d) and assessed are as follows: 63.082(6)(g), Florida MARCH 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Certificate Number: 6 Dated this 3RD DAY OF FEBRU- Statutes, you are hereby Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 informed of the availability of held on that day. Frierson agreed, and ARY, 2014. Tax Deed File #: 14-06-TD MITZIE W. McGAVIC private placement with an added if the council approved the Description of Property: adoption entity, as defined in CITY CLERK OF COURT LOTS 13-19, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK permit, it might set a bad precedent DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Section 63.032(3), Florida “E”, KELLISON-BERRY FIRST Statutes FROM PAGE 2 for future requests. “I don’t know if we By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, ADDITION TO PINE LEVEL, AS Deputy Clerk WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL of want to go down this road,” she said. PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF this Court on this 31st day of Jan- Publication Dates: 2/6/14, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF is the way to go, and the money needed “How do you then say no to another 2/13/14, 2/20/14 & 2/27/14 uary, 2014. THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT for the extra two years of warranty church wanting to use one of our 112132 2999157 Mitzie W. McGavic COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO As Clerk of the Court coverage is worth it,” he said. empty buildings?” COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT By: Jo Rowan NOTICE OF APPLICATION BOOK,5, PAGE 49. Deputy Clerk Councilman Keith Keene agreed, The council is scheduled to hold a FOR TAX DEED Names in which assessed: Published 2/6/14, 2/13/14, saying, “We need the proper tools to do workshop focusing on special event Notice is hereby given that US CHARITY DESEAR-CARBO 2/20/14 & 2/27/14 322378 the job right. I like this option.” permits in the near future, and Keene BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN 532 37TH STREET CT W 2999181 INV LLC the holder of the fol- PALMETTO, FL 34221 After further discussion, the council said it would be wise for the council lowing certificate has filed said All of said property being in the voted unanimously to have Slaughter to hold off on approving any requests certificate for a tax deed to be ARCADIA AREA County of DeSoto, State of Flori- come back at the next meeting with until after the workshop. “I don’t want issued thereon. The certificate da. Unless such certificate shall GARAGE SALES number and year of issuance, the be redeemed according to law, 6001 specific lease terms and costs, allowing this to be a bump in the road when it description of the property, and the property described in such City Attorney T.J. Wohl an opportunity comes to our workshop,” he said. the names in which it was certificate or certificates will be to review the document and approve it The council also unanimously assessed are as follows: sold to the highest bidder at the Certificate Number: 1670 SAT. 8TH 8-1 Grace approved a job summary and qualifi- South Courthouse Door on El Lutheran Church, Hwy. 70 for a vote. Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. The council unanimously denied a cations to be advertised for potential Tax Deed File #: 14-04-TD W, opposite Lake Katherine. Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- Something for everyone. city administrator candidates. As Description of Property: ARY, 2014. special permit request by the Church of LOT 4, BLOCK “U”, EL DORADO Light breakfast available, as Arcadia to hold services every Sunday previously reported, the advertisement MITZIE W. McGAVIC well as luncheon. PARK, AS PER MAP OR PLAT CLERK OF COURT is scheduled to be run in the Arcadian, THEREOF RECORDED IN THE at the Speer Center through the re- DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Charlotte Sun, Tampa Bay Times and OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, mainder of the year. Code enforcement CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DES- Deputy Clerk A Bargain Hunters officer Carl McQuay recommended the publications managed by the Florida OTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT Publication Dates: 1/30/14, League of Cities. Applications will be BOOK 5, PAGE 71. TOGETHER Delight council deny the request, as the permit 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 accepted through Feb. 28. WITH A 1988 LIBE SINGLE WIDE 112132 2995318 Check the would prevent other events from being MOBILE HOME. IDENTIFICATION Classifieds First! #10L20265. TITLE#65872869. NOTICE OF APPLICATION RP#R0553466. NOTE: THE FOR TAX DEED AWhole MOBILE HOME TITLE IS IN THE Notice is hereby given that US Marketplace of gardening. Sherman was a be made at www.ponger- NAME OF “RAMIRO GONZALEZ BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN Shopping is right at hardworking family man kaysgrady.com. VILLA”. INV LLC the holder of the fol- DEATHS who also dedicated seven Arrangements are by Names in which assessed: lowing certificate has filed said your JORGE JANARO RAGOYTA VAR- certificate for a tax deed to be Fingertips! FROM PAGE 9 years of his time as Cub Ponger Kays Grady Funeral GAS issued thereon. The certificate Master for Arcadia’s Boy Home, Arcadia. number and year of issuance, the 1241 SE MAPLE DR Scouts, Pack 39. ARCADIA, FL 34266 description of the property, and FURNITURE Sherman T. All of said property being in the the names in which it was 6035 Rhoades Sherman is survived Howard L. County of DeSoto, State of Flori- assessed are as follows: by his beloved wife of Certificate Number: 1429 LaCourse da. Unless such certificate shall 51 years, Carolyn Rhoades, be redeemed according to law, Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 Sherman T. Rhoades, the property described in such Tax Deed File #: 14-07-TD GIRLS PINK youth bed w/ 72, of Arcadia, Fla., passed of Arcadia; sons, Daniel Howard L. LaCourse, certificate or certificates will be Description of Property: matching sheets & quilt. $150 away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. Bowen, of Arcadia, and 83, of Port Charlotte, Fla., LOTS 29 AND 30, BLOCK 3, TIER sold to the highest bidder at the 863-494-7856 Mark Bowen of Nebraska; South Courthouse Door on 6, A.W. GILCHRIST’S EAST END He was passed away Monday, MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ADDITION TO ARCADIA, FLORIDA, ANTIQUES born in daughters, Eva Jane “EJ” Feb. 3, 2014. Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF (Ronnie) Rice of South RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF COLLECTIBLES Lakeland, He was born Sept. 21, ARY, 2014. Carolina, Patricia Rhoades MITZIE W. McGAVIC THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT 6070 Fla., 1930, in Bono, Ohio, and CLERK OF COURT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO July 28, 1941, of Illinois, Sheryl Rhoades moved to this area in 1983 DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT (Kyle Whidden) of Arcadia, BOOK 1, PAGE 27 AND IN PLAT to Charlie B. from Grand Rapids, Mich. By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, Ada Rhoades (Richard Deputy Clerk BOOK C-5, PAGE 48. and Frances Mr. LaCourse was the Publication Dates: 1/30/14, Names in which assessed: Louise Wilson) of Arcadia, former owner of Tokens 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 1ST INTEGRITY Cowart Amber Dillard (Andrew Tyme Antique Shop in 112132 2995296 INVESTMENTS LLC 1083 N COLLIER BLVD Rhoades. McCorkle) of Arcadia, Arcadia, Fla. NOTICE OF APPLICATION STE 334 Sherman grew up Harmony (Ben) Raines He is survived by his FOR TAX DEED MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145 Notice is hereby given that US All of said property being in the 1901 PLAYER Piano Exc. and attended school in of Nebraska and Tiffany wife of 66 years, Gloria; BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN County of DeSoto, State of Flori- shape wood cabinet w/ Georgia. While in Georgia, Bowen of Arcadia; brother, daughters, Penny Ambute INV LLC the holder of the fol- scrolls of music da. Unless such certificate shall he worked for a shoe Josh Rhoades, of Arcadia; of Port Charlotte, and lowing certificate has filed said be redeemed according to law, 941-661-4516 certificate for a tax deed to be the property described in such manufacturer, as well as a sisters, Marlene Gravet of Bonnie LaCourse of issued thereon. The certificate certificate or certificates will be MISCELLANEOUS Georgia, Emy Rhoades of number and year of issuance, the machine shop. Sherman Perry, Fla.; sons, Howard sold to the highest bidder at the description of the property, and 6260 married Carolyn Berry in Arcadia; grandchildren, D. of Arcadia, and Barry South Courthouse Door on the names in which it was 1962 and they moved to Ronnie Rice Jr., Brianna (Theresa) of Gobles, Mich.; assessed are as follows: MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Certificate Number: 1428 Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- Arcadia in 1967. He owned Wilson, Anastasia Wilson, 15 grandchildren; and 18 Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 ARY, 2014. BUYING & SELLING ARCADE and operated Rhoades Chyanne Holt, Justin Holt great-grandchildren. MITZIE W. McGAVIC Tax Deed File #: 14-05-TD & PINBALL MACHINES cash Construction for 36 years and Charlie Whidden; and Memorial services will be Description of Property: CLERK OF COURT paid working or not! Will pick LOTS 27 AND 28, BLOCK 3, TIER DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA up. Please call 863-558-0198 and built many homes in great-grandchildren, Sadie private. In lieu of flowers, 6, A.W. GILCHRIST’S EAST END By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, Port Charlotte, Fla., Punta McCorkle, Halei Bowen, memorial donations ADDITION TO ARCADIA, FLORIDA, Deputy Clerk AUTOS WANTED Brody Rachel, Travis Raines AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF Publication Dates: 1/30/14, Gorda, Fla., and the sur- may be made to Tidewell RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 7260 rounding areas. Sherman and Kyle Raines. He was Hospice Inc., 5955 Rand THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT 112132 2995357 was also involved with the preceded in death by his Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO parents; and his brother, COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT OTHER NOTICES construction of Fishermen’s Arrangements are by BOOK 1, PAGE 27 AND IN PLAT 3138 Village. He enjoyed fishing, Larry Gravet. National Cremation Society BOOK C-5, PAGE 48. camping, boating, and Online condolences can of Port Charlotte. Names in which assessed: 1ST INTEGRITY INVESTMENTS LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 1083 N COLLIER BLVD TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN OBITUARY POLICY STE 334 AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145 FLORIDA Obituaries are accepted from funeral homes only. There’s no charge for publishing an abbreviated death All of said property being in the JUVENILE DIVISION notice. Full obituaries and repeat death notices will be subject to an advertising charge. County of DeSoto, State of Flori- Case No. 14013DP000019 WE BUY & da. Unless such certificate shall Obituaries must be submitted to the Charlotte Sun; call 941-206-1000 for details. Please send e-mails to J.H., 11/11/2002 PICK UP JUNK CARS be redeemed according to law, M.H., 04/13/2005 [email protected]. The American flag accompanying and obituary indicates a veteran of the U.S. the property described in such 941-661-1928 Armed Forces. Arcadian | Page 22 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 6, 2014

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and are now clearing any structures said residents will see additional clearing state’s rainy season can change things that need to be removed.” south to Highway 760A. “Most people are dramatically. PROGRESS Although most of the widening will oc- aware of the churches in Nocatee, and “This is an exciting time for the FROM PAGE 1 cur on the east side of the current road, those will all be areas we will be clearing community, and they can be assured Tower said in order to properly line up as part of this,” she said. that when we get closer to begin actual rights-of-way it has acquired for the the road at Heard Street it was necessary Tower said it’s likely FDOT will put construction of Phase III, we will be widening project. “This is a very early to switch to the west side as the road out bids for construction in late 2014, holding another public information phase in the entire process, where we enters the city limits. As FDOT continues and although typical construction takes meeting to answer any questions or have appraised and acquired property to acquire more rights-of-way, Tower an average of two years, negotiating the concerns people have,” she said.

They weren’t finished however. two free throws and didn’t stop until He had some great feeds from his After another long three pointer to the final whistle blew. He lit up the teammates and made the most of those PANTHERS tie the game, Kendhal Stewart missed scoreboard, scoring 12 of his team’s 15 opportunities. “It was easy, Shawn FROM PAGE 17 two free throws. Another Avon Park fourth quarter points. He scored the threw me the ball for easy layups, the bucket gave them the lead 30-28. final seven points to cement the win whole team played excellent,” Arthur points in just over two minutes to give Stewart tied it up and Arthur hit a and give the Panthers a 5-3 mark for said. the Panthers a 22-15 halftime lead. long three pointer with 11 seconds the season. He was right, the big men in the left in the period to regain the lead Campbell was asked if he could keep paint, Stewart and Larry Taylor, Second half fireworks for the Panthers at 33-31 going into that intensity he displayed in the sec- gobbled up a lot of rebounds and the the final period. ond period all game long. “No, I gotta defense caused problems for the Red The Red Devils put on their own After the explosive third period, feed it to him (pointing at Arthur). Devils all game long. scoring display midway into the third the final stanza started out slow with When he gets the ball something good “It was a great effort by the boys, I period. The Panthers had a nice nine- neither team scoring for nearly three is going to happen. It felt good to beat was really happy with tonight’s efforts. point lead when the Red Devils hit a minutes. If Campbell was the “king of them in our house,” he said. They played great defense,” said coach three pointer, stole the inbounds pass the court” in the second period, then Arthur’s career-high 24 points was Eric Shea. They did a lot of the things and scored, and then got another turn- “king” Arthur was the entire royal half of his team’s total in the game. His that we’ve been teaching them all over, along with two free throws. They family in the final three minutes of the 12 points in the final period was the season and it was great as a coach to scored six points in just 11 seconds to game. death blow for any thoughts Avon Park see them execute so well. I’m super draw within three at 28-25. Arthur got the scoring started with may have had of a comeback. proud of them.”

pass the ball was rolled to mid Devils. “It’s tough but you’ve mad because the Avon Park passing that hurt us and that court to save as much of the got to work your way through girls kept stealing the ball. resulted in a lot of turnovers,” LADY final five seconds as possible it to get to the rebounds,” I told her to relax and calm Roberts said. “Mosley played FROM PAGE 17 for the last shot. The ball she said. “Avon Park is a good down, that’s part of the game,” tough under the basket and rolled untouched through the team.” Mosley, an eighth Mosley said. even Shea Lipe. She’s what, turnovers and managed to Panthers players’ legs. grader, was a calming force for “We have six seventh graders about 5’4? Lipe was right in haul in eight rebounds in the Latrasia Mosley is the one of the players, too. She sat and seven eighth graders. I there battling for the rebounds final 12 minutes. The final play Panthers’ tallest player at 5’7” next to a player on the bench knew this game was going to and stealing the ball. We’re 2-6 epitomized the game for the and played well under the and could be heard comfort- be tough and we played really now but we have made im- Panthers. On the inbounds basket against the taller Red ing her teammate. “She was well the first quarter. It was our provements over the season.”

The 2013-2014 DeSoto County Middle School girls basketball team was coached by Chris Roberts.

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who arrived in the city in 1864 had a camphene distillery (a kind of fuel oil even more would have not been able to never visited before. They did no that was volatile), and the Manhattan escape the flames rushing through the DISCUSSES scouting to find the best targets for Gas Works, which distilled coal into wooden buildings,” Johnson added. FROM PAGE 3 their firebombs. So Johnson did it for coal gas that was used to light all of the That scenario was a reality for them. He wrote, “I determined that houses in Manhattan.” downtown Arcadia in 1905, when a existing row house where the chemist along the Hudson River would have He also notes that simply destroying fire of unknown origin raced through who supplied them with the Greek fire been a more likely place to attack since the pressure valves that regulated the wood-frame structures destroying all lived. The house matched the descrip- that was where most of the warehous- flow of gas would have caused a con- but three brick buildings on Nov. 30, tion given by one of the conspirators es were storing the war material. I flagration as people lit their gas lights. Thanksgiving Day. It could have been who wrote a book in 1905 about the looked at insurance maps of the city “Manhattan (the other boroughs were the fate for New York City — if Johnson attack.” and discovered 13 lumber yards on still independent) had around 800,000 had masterminded the event instead of In contrast, the Confederate officers succeeding blocks, chemical factories, people; easily a quarter or a half or this thrilling recounting of it.

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