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118th Year No. 30 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 70¢ Plus 5¢ Sales Tax Thursday, June 21, 2018 Test Scores Climb Across District By TOM STAIK both the language arts and year, only 24 percent of the stu- The school also had across- the language arts component – 2017 to 55 percent this year. Of The Herald-Advocate math components of the annual dents tested passed. the-board gains in mathemat- up from 39 percent in 2017. Districtwide, 57 percent of Student achievement rates Florida State Assessment. Hardee Junior High School ics: 46 percent of sixth graders Fifth graders also improved in students in third grade, 50 per- showed significant improve- Hardee Senior High School showed gains across the board (41 in 2017), 47 percent of sev- math as 62 percent passed the cent of students in fourth grade, ments here this year, according showed significant gains in lan- in language arts, with 42 per- enth graders (42 percent in assessment — an increase from and 51 percent of students in to statistics released late last guage arts as 43 percent of cent of sixth graders, 39 per- 2017), and 40 percent of eighth 52 percent in 2017. fifth grade passed the language week by the Florida Depart- ninth graders passed the exam. cent of seventh graders, and 44 graders (37 percent in 2017) Zolfo Springs Elementary arts test. ment of Education. Last year, only 27 percent of percent of eighth graders pass- passed the assessment. School was the only other ele- In the elementary math as- “The results were very those tested passed. ing. In 2017, by comparison, Wauchula Elementary mentary to post 10-point gains sessment, 68 percent of third good,” said Bob Shayman, su- The school also saw signifi- 37 percent of sixth graders, 30 School posted to most signifi- on the number of students pass- graders, 64 percent of fourth perintendent of schools. cant gains in mathematics, with percent of seventh graders, and cant gains of the five elemen- ing, as the number of fifth graders, and 65 percent of fifth Hardee County students 57 percent of freshmen passing 38 percent of eight graders tary schools. In the fifth grade, graders passing language arts graders passed the exam across showed significant gains in the algebra assessment. Last passed. 53 percent of students passed jumped from 38 percent in See SCORES A2 SUPER SNAKE HHS Answers Math Problem By TOM STAIK School leaders, though, have Of The Herald-Advocate found a solution to the problem Three years ago, the num- of student mathematical suc- bers were not looking great for cess. Hardee Senior High School. According to statistics pub- The school saw only 20 per- lished late last week by the cent of its students pass the Florida Department of Educa- state-mandated end-of-course tion, Hardee Senior High assessment in algebra in 2016 School bested the state average — one of the lowest pass rates for 2018, with 57 percent of the in the entire state. students tested successfully Students made modest gains passing the annual spring as- in 2017, with the pass rate in- sessment. creasing to 27 percent but still “We are all excited,” said dramatically lagging behind Bob Shayman, superintendent student achievement across the of schools. “It is one of the Sunshine State. biggest gains in the state.” Climbing though it was, the Of the 187 ninth graders high school’s percentage of tested this year, 57 percent students passing the exam was passed. trailing the state average by In 2017, the school tested more than 30 points. See HHS A3

COURTESY PHOTO A brave Lorie Ayers of Wauchula reaches out a tentative hand as she barely grazes this albino python, one of the stars of the Reptile Discovery program last week at the Hardee County Public Library. Handler Bruce Cookout Invites Crowd Shwedick introduced reptiles large and small from around the world, crocodile and tortoise to chameleon and corn snake. The obvious winner in size was this photogenic guy, named “Banana Boy” and sporting bright yel- By JENNIFER McCONKEY grilling hamburgers and hot low markings. Check the Save The Date calendar on A2 for more library happenings. Herald-Advocate Intern dogs and serving chips. There A local group is working also will be beverages pro- hard to treat 2018 Hardee High vided. graduates and their families to The cookout is a come-and- No New Candidates Yet For County Offices a fun cookout this Saturday. go sort of event, but don’t feel By CYNTHIA KRAHL out some simple forms, taking res and Ralph Arce for County race. The Martin Luther King Jr. like you need to rush off as Of The Herald-Advocate an oath, and forking over Commission District 2; in- If no one completes the pa- Committee is hosting the cook- soon as you are done eating. No new candidates have some cash. cumbent Russell Melendy for perwork and pays the fee by out, which will run from noon The committee is planning fun surfaced yet as the official Potential candidates must County Commission District Friday noon, County Commis- to 4 p.m. at Magnolia Manor activities for the afternoon as qualifying period for county- report to the Supervisor of 4; incumbent Paul Samuels for sioner Melendy and School Park. well. wide elections nears its end. Elections Office at 311 N. School Board District 1; in- Board members Samuels and This is their first time organ- And there will be tents cov- The week-long filing period Sixth Ave. in Wauchula, inside cumbent Garry McWhorter McWhorter and newcomer izing an event of this scope, ering the tables and chairs, so opened on Monday at noon at the Curtis Ezelle Government for School Board District 4; Gilliard will be handed a four- and committee members are guests will be protected from the Supervisor of Elections Complex, to complete the nec- and Mark Gilliard for School year term without a vote. hoping a large number of grad- the sun or rain. There should be Office and closes tomorrow essary paperwork. Board District 5. County commissioners are uates will attend. The grads are enough seats for everyone, but (Friday) at noon. Pre-announced candidates, County judge candidates paid $32,545 a year. The qual- welcome to bring their fami- you’re welcome to bring your Anyone wishing to make a who used the voter-petition who completed the qualifying ifying fee is $1,302. lies, too. own lawn chairs if you want to. run for one of two open method to get their names process by the earlier judicial See COUNTY A2 Committee members will be See COOKOUT A2 County Commission seats or placed on the ballot rather than deadline were Kenneth Evers, one of three School Board pay the hefty qualifying fees, David Horton and James Pyle. slots can still do so by filling had all completed the official So far, only the openings for FAULTY FOUNTAIN process by late Tuesday after- County Commission District 2 noon, the Elections Office and the county judgeship will said. head to voters to decide. The EATHER Those candidates are in- other positions do not have W cumbent Sue Birge, Noey Flo- enough candidates to make a DATE HIGH LOW RAIN 06/12 91 68 0.00 06/13 93 70 0.19 06/14 90 70 0.54 06/15 91 72 0.23 City Commission 06/16 91 70 0.01 06/17 93 71 0.00 06/18 93 74 0.05 Seats Up For Grabs Rainfall to 06/18/2018 - 21.83 Same period last year - 17.16 By TOM STAIK opened at noon on Monday, Ten Year Average - 49.17 Of The Herald-Advocate will formally close tomorrow Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center Interest has been light from (Friday) at noon. potential candidates to fill two If Commissioner Smith is INDEX positions on the Wauchula City formally qualified, he will re- Classifieds ...... B8 Commission. turn to his seat unopposed if “It has been slow,” said another candidate does not Courthouse Report . . . .A6 Holly Smith, city clerk. throw a hat into the ring. Crime Blotter ...... A6 Russell Graylin Smith, who The commissioner found Hardee Living ...... B5 currently serves as commis- himself at the center of contro- sioner for District 2, was the versy last September after he Obituaries ...... A4 only resident to submit qualifi- was arrested, in Zolfo Springs, Puzzles ...... B6 cation paperwork as of late on a misdemeanor domestic vi- Save The Date ...... A2 Tuesday afternoon. olence charge. Charging docu- The other seat up for election ments listed his official address Solunar Forecast ...... B7 — District 4 — is currently as Zolfo Springs. The charges, held by Ken Lambert. however, were abandoned after PHOTO BY TOM STAIK Lambert, who continues to Smith successfully completed a The fountain at Heritage Park – the centerpiece of the city-maintained Downtown receive treatment for a brain court diversion program. Wauchula destination – has gone dry. A regular play spot for youngsters seeking a tumor, had not filed paperwork The City Commission opted break from the afternoon heat, the decorative water feature went dry last week. City as of press time. not to review the confusion officials have been mum on the reason behind the fountain’s shutdown. Calls and The qualifying period, which See CITY A2 emails to City Hall this week were not returned. A2 The Herald-Advocate, June 21, 2018 THE The Herald-Advocate erald- dvocate Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage SAVE H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE MICHAEL R. KELLY Co-Publisher and Editor will be closed on THE JAMES R. KELLY Co-Publisher Wednesday, July 4 CYNTHIA M. KRAHL in celebration of Independence Day DATE Managing Editor NOEY DeSANTIAGO Production Manager JUNE TOM STAIK Because of this, ALL deadlines will be earlier: Sports Editor 21 – Storytime, HC Public DARLENE WILLIAMS Library/315 N. Assistant Political Ads – Friday, June 29, 2 p.m. Sixth Ave., Production Manager Wauchula/10 am 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. 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Letters should be brief, and must be written in The cookout will take place wants it to be an event that in- the cookout or the Martin good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. in the park at 915 Chamberlain cludes all graduates and pro- Luther King Jr. Committee, 25 – Craft Day, “Wind Blvd. in Wauchula. To get motes a spirit of equality. you can contact any of the Chimes”/HC Public there from U.S. 17, head east Committee member Diane committee members: Michelle Library/2 pm on Will Duke Road, which is Smith said organizers want Brown, Sergio Castillo, Daryle south of the Hardee County people “to come together … as Cook, Juan Coronado, Kim- 26 – K-5 Summer Centre shopping plaza. After a county.” berly Coronado, Renae Jack- Programs/HC Kelly’s Column you’ve crossed over Martin The Martin Luther King Jr. son, Brenda Joyce Hines, Public Library/ Luther King Jr. Avenue, you’ll Committee meets once a LaQuinda Holley, Jamaal 10 am By Jim circle through a residential month or more, and welcomes Johnson, Rose McDonald, Al- 26 – Movie Time area until you see the park on members of the community to fred Morris, Sherry Morris, “Jumanji”/HC your left. their meetings. They encour- Linda Roberson, Diane Smith Public Library/1 pm This cookout will be a com- age anyone to come and partic- and LaTicia Wilkinson. The price of gasoline in Wauchula on Tuesday was $2.649 munity celebration. The Mar- ipate. 27 – Stories @ the Depot/ a gallon for regular unleaded. It has come down some recently tin Luther King Jr. Committee If you have questions about Bowling Green The Southwest Florida Water Train Depot/201 E. and looks like it will not reach $3 a gallon as feared. Management District –––––– (SWFWMD) announces the fol- Main St., Bowling I poured out three inches of rainfall from our Wauchula lowing public meeting to which Green/10 am gauge on Tuesday afternoon. Don't ask how many days it was SCORES all interested persons are in- 27 – Music @ the Library, for. Continued From A1 vited: Dylan Johnson/HC –––––– Public Library/1 pm the district. tion and certification. Springs Coast Management A 34-year-old Lakeland man and his girlfriend, 40, went Committee: Discussion will in- kayaking after midnight Sunday on Scott Lake with no lifejack- District administrators hail “We are retaining more clude the framework for man- 28 – Storytime, HC Public ets. The kayak took on water and capsized. The young man the success in part on in- qualified and highly effective agement plans, approval of Library/10 am drowned. Authorities said alcohol was involved, reported the creased and improved training certified teachers,” said Kristin BMAP Nutrient Management 28 – Movie Time Lakeland Ledger. methods for teachers. Rivas, associate director of el- Strategy & Management Ac- “Ferdinand”/HC “We have been teaching the ementary curriculum. tions and other water quality –––––– drivers. Public Library/1 pm Brenda O'Quinn in a June 19 letter to the editor to the teachers,” said Todd Durden, The School District purged 28 – Sen. Denise Grimsley, Ledger wrote, "I'm confused." deputy superintendent. “We more than a dozen educators DATE/TIME: Wed., July 11, Mobile Office She cited conflicting reports from "They" about how many are teaching the teachers to from its teacher pool at the end 2018; 1:30 p.m. Hours/Wauchula vitamin C pills to take, peppermint being good for the stomach, identify the state standards and of the 2017-18 academic year Train Depot/ to find new ways to pass that who had not received certifica- PLACE: SWFWMD Brooksville baking soda good for the stomach, carbonated drinks good for Office, 2379 Broad Street, 1:15 pm the stomach, stretching before exercise, riding a bicycle away information on to students.” tion. Brooksville, FL 34604 from or toward traffic, plucking or not plucking eyebrows, Another factor contributing Added Shayman, “There is a 29 – Cooking with Danni, weighing yourself once a week or once a day, drinking cold or to success, officials say, is reason the certification is re- A copy of the agenda may be “Mini Campfire higher rates of teacher reten- quired by the state.” obtained by contacting: Water- S’mores”/HC room temperature water after exercise, removing or keeping ear- Matters.org – Boards, Meetings wax as is, and whether crossword puzzles and Sudoku help & Event Calendar; 1(800)423- Public Library/2 pm memory skills. 1476 (FL only) or (352)796- The list could go on and on what so-called experts of the 7211. JULY day are recommending about health. We are constantly learning CITY The Southwest Florida Water 3 – K-5 Summer as we go through life. Continued From A1 Management District (District) Programs/HC –––––– does not discriminate on the Public Library/ surrounding the commis- ployee insurance plan, she Today's mail to "W. Kelly" (deceased since 1984) wants him basis of disability. This nondis- 10 am sioner’s place of residence. said. to join the Sierra Club. Why not, for the sake of journalism and crimination policy involves every 3 – Movie Time, Wauchula city commission- The City Commission race aspect of the District’s functions, unbiased thinking. “Despicable Me ers must live within the will be decided Aug. 28 during including access to and partici- Among other things the Sierra Club helped create the Na- 3”/HC Public Wauchula municipal limits. the primary election. pation in the District’s programs tional Park Service in 1916, blocked proposed major dams in and activities. Anyone requiring Library/315 N. 6th The District 4 seat — if no Residents interested in qual- Yellowstone National Park in 1920, helped create Redwood Na- reasonable accommodation as Ave., Wauchula/ qualified candidate steps for- ifying for the race must appear tional Park in 1968, encouraged the creation of the Environmen- provided for in the Americans 1 pm tal Protection Agency in 1970, helped Congress pass the ward — will be filled by ap- in person at the office of the with Disabilities Act should con- pointment by the City city clerk, 126 S. Seventh tact the District’s Human Re- Endangered Species Act in 1973 to protect rare plants and ani- 5 – Storytime, HC Public Commission. Ave., during the qualification sources Bureau Chief, 2379 mals, promoted passage of the National Forest Management Act Broad St., Brooksville, FL Library/315 N. 6th Commissioners in Wauchula period. in 1976, campaigned for the Alaska Lands Act in 1980 adding 34604-6899; telephone (352) Ave., Wauchula/ are elected to four year terms. Information packets are 103 million acres of national parks, wildlife refuges and wilder- 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL 10 am Compensation is $5,160 an- available from Smith in ad- only), ext. 4703; or email ADA- ness acres, wins drive to prevent exploration and drilling in the 5 – Movie Time, “Secret nually, according to City Clerk vance of the qualification pe- [email protected]. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 1991, its Beyond Coal Cam- Life of Pets”/HC Smith. riod. If you are hearing or speech im- paign in 2014 retired the nation's 178th coal-burning power paired, please contact the Public Library/315 Commissioners also receive For information, call Smith plant, in 2013 supported the U.S. Department of the Interior pro- agency using the Florida Relay N. 6th Ave., coverage under the city’s em- at 773-3535. tecting 11 million acres of the Western Arctic Reserve from oil Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) Wauchula/1 pm and gas drilling, helped stop the Keystone Xl Pipeline in 2015, or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2017. If any person decides to appeal 6 – Cooking with Danni, The Sierra Club has been rated one of the Top 15 most in- any decision made by the “Mini Pizza”/HC fluential brands in Washington, D.C. Its goal is to protect the en- COUNTY Board/Committee with respect Public Library/315 vironment, wildlife and wildlands. Continued From A1 HARDEE COUNTY to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will N. 6th Ave., President Richard Nixon 47 years ago signed into law the KIDS NEED Wauchula/2 pm Environmental Protection Act, noting "clean air, clean water and School Board members re- need to ensure that a verbatim ceive $27,656 annually. The HARDEE COUNTY record of the proceeding is open spaces should once again be the birthright of every Amer- made, which record includes 10 – K-5 Summer fee is $1,106. ican. HELP! the testimony and evidence Programs/HC Traditionally in Hardee The Sierra Club and the Natural Resources Defense Council Ease a dependent from which the appeal is to be Public Library/ County, potential candidates issued. are not happy with some of President Trump's policies and his 10 am all have used the petition child’s way through appointment of Scott Pruitt to direct the EPA. 10 – Movie Time/ “Captain method to avoid paying the fil- For more information, you may They are unhappy with pulling out of the Paris Climate the court system. contact: Kelly.page@watermat- Underpants”/HC ing fees. But on at least two Agreement (effective November 2020), reducing research and Volunteer to be a ters.org; 1(800)423-1476 (FL Public Library/1 pm funds for the green energy movement, promoting coal as an en- occasions, a last-minute candi- only) or (352)796-7211, date has produced the cash and Guardian Ad Litem. x 4605 (Ad Order EXE0626) ergy resource, reducing the budget of the EPA, saying Pruitt is 11 – Stories @ the Depot/ entered the election fray. 6:21c cozy with oil, gas and mining industry executives, weakening Bowling Green By Friday noon, the ballot 773-2505 proposed fuel economy standards for cars and trucks for 2022 (If office unattended, please Train Depot/10 am through 2025, and opening federal lands for possible oil and gas will be set. The Primary Election will leave message.) exploration. The Sierra Club does not like open pit mining in- Corrections 12 – Storytime/HC Public be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28. cluding phosphate mining. Library/10 am Wanting clean air, clean water and a safe and nice environ- 12 – Movie Time/ “Smurfs ment are necessary and worthy goals or rights. In our nation's At The Herald-Advo- the Lost Village”/ history there have been gross abuses and damage to them. Some cate, we want accuracy to HC Public Library/ would go too far in either direction. The devil is always in the be a given, not just our 1 pm details. Thank goodness for industry and environmental advo- The Herald-Advocate goal. If you believe we cates like the Sierra Club. have printed an error in 13 – Rock painting/HC Our family serving fact, please call to report Public Library/1 pm it. We will review the infor- Save The Date will keep resi- mation, and if we find it dents informed of upcoming NEED HELP TO QUIT? your family since needs correction or clarifi- community happenings. To cation, we will do so here. have your non-profit meeting CALL THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE HOTLINE 1941. To make a report, call or event posted for free, e-mail Managing Editor Cynthia features@theheraldadvocate. 1 (800) 662 4357 Krahl at 773-3255. com as far ahead as possible. June 21, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A3 HHS You, Too, Could Be A Mentor To A Student Continued From A1 Take Stock in Children men- heads up the SFSC Founda- 307 ninth graders and saw the lowest tier — on their end- tors and their 31 student-schol- tion. “You’ve dedicated your only 24 percent pass. By com- of-year eighth-grade math as- ars who just graduated from time, energy and love into parison, in 2016 — the first sessment were routed into a high schools in Hardee, DeS- making sure students are on year the assessment was used redesigned curriculum as oto and Highlands counties the right path to what they – 20 percent of the 279 fresh- freshmen. were honored recently at South have and will achieve.” men passed. Those lower-performing Florida State College. “Our volunteer mentors are Not just are more students students now face immersion The graduates from Hardee the heart of this program,” said passing, but they are also earn- in algebra over two years — Senior High School were Gra- Irene Castanon, student serv- ing higher grades. taking Algebra 1-A as fresh- ciela Silvan-Macedo, Yisselle ices coordinator for Take In both 2016 and 2017, the men and Algebra 1-B as soph- Mier, Nubia Gomez, Shauna Stock in Children. “They give average student score was 477 omores — and providing more Norwood, Alicia Ruiz, Alex the very best of themselves by points. This year, students time to master the required Paulino, Jose Aleman and Gar- sharing their experiences and earned an average of 494 mathematic principles. briela Montoya. knowledge. It is one of the rea- points. The third prong of the Norwood also was recog- sons our students are success- “We are all pleased that school’s response involved the nized as a Take Stock Leader- ful, and we cannot thank them everyone's hard work paid implementation of a new pro- ship 4 Life Fellowship winner, enough for their time, effort off,” said Dr. Michele Polk, gram — Agile Minds. receiving a $40,000 scholar- and dedication.” principal of Hardee High. Approved by the Hardee ship to college. She graduated Bateman recounted the stu- The solution to solving the County School Board last from Hardee High in Decem- dents’ achievements. “The av- problem of lagging student summer, the Agile Minds cur- ber 2017 and earned her Asso- erage grade-point average for success, according to school riculum was used to target in- ciate in Arts degree from the 31 graduates was 3.75,” officials, followed a multi- coming freshmen who scored SFSC this May. she said. “The highest student tiered approach. at achievement levels two or Take Stock in Children is a GPA was 4.85.” Bateman said, collectively, Properly educating educa- three on their eighth-grade statewide program that pro- COURTESY PHOTO tors, Polk said, was one of math assessment. vides children with a mentor the students earned $198,183 Hardee County Take Stock mentor Richard Daggett many approaches. “It was money very well and a two-plus-two college in college scholarships. They (left) with his mentee, Jose Aleman. Mathematics teachers were spent,” Shayman said. scholarship, two years at a also gained 820 hours of col- provided peer-to-peer feed- The results are striking. state or community college lege credit toward their under- Class of 2018 and getting today.” back and training from outside The state average for stu- and two years at a state univer- graduate degrees by ready to provide them with Take Stock mentors typi- consults from the D2D Con- dents passing Algebra 1 in sity in Florida. Take Stock participating in SFSC’s dual mentors, a college success cally meet with their assigned sulting Group. The year-long ninth grade this spring is 46 staff also help the student ob- enrollment program. coach, and the start of many students each week during the training allowed algebra (and percent. tain financial assistance for Graduates each approached college readiness workshops. school year, offering encour- geometry) instructors “to in- Hardee ninth graders aver- housing, transportation and the stage to introduce them- “Now, they have all success- agement and advice. A Take crease the rigor and expecta- aged 57 percent — 11 points other expenses. selves to the audience, men- fully completed our Take Stock college success coach tion within those math higher. In return, the student signs a tion their mentor’s name, and Stock in Children require- provides support and guidance courses,” Polk said. DeSoto County High School contract to earn at least a grade note what college they would ments and are ready to further to the mentor and the mentee. The school also restructured had only 22 percent of its stu- of C in every class, graduate attend and what they will their education,” she contin- To become a Take Stock its approach to scheduling the dents pass — the second low- from high school with good at- study. ued. “It has been an honor to mentor, contact Castanon at course load for incoming est results in the entire state — tendance records, maintain “Truly, time has flown by,” oversee this class and see them (863) 784-7343 or by emailing freshmen. and neighboring Highlands good behavior in school, and Castanon said. “Five years grow to become the young Irene.Castanon@south- Students receiving a rating County saw only 39 percent of have no involvement with law ago, we were signing up the women and men they are florida.edu. of achievement level one — ninth graders pass. enforcement or drugs. The SFSC Foundation serves as the lead agency for SINKING FEELING the program, which has gradu- ated 438 students since its es- tablishment in 1996. “This ceremony is a tribute to the Take Stock mentors,” said Jamie Bateman, who

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ROBERT LEE ‘BOB’ In Loving Memory In Loving Memory ence others to the end of his a partnership with his par- GREEN In Memory days. ents, brother Don and sister Robert Lee "Bob" Green, Ken did not know it at the Loretta Parrish in two com- WILLIAM KENNETH R. 62, died Sunday, June 10, time, but his great blunder panies: Lakendon, Inc. and 2018, at Good Shepherd Hos- FRANCIS WINGATE around age 17 set up his life Wingate Rentals. Through pice in Sebring. JOHNSON Kenneth R. Wingate, 74, career. At the advice of an those, they bought and de- He was born in Hialeah, and of Winter Garden, was in- older cousin, he drove Dad’s veloped various commercial was a resident of Fort Meade William Francis Johnson, vited home by his Lord on car into the creek at a point properties in Ocoee, Long- 76, of Hardee County, for many years, where he was Sunday, June 17, 2018, after that was quite deep, sinking wood, Port Orange, one of the owners of B&E Au- passed away on Friday, June a long-time battle with the car to the top of the roof. Wauchula and Orlando. Ken 15, 2018. tomotive. leukemia. He died peace- Dad made Ken spend the en- has been retired from his He was preceded in death He was born in Staton Is- fully in his home surrounded tire summer taking the 1956 ventures for the past few land, N.Y., on Feb. 11, 1942. by his parents, Herman L. and by all his beloved family. Plymouth apart piece by years due to his health is- Mildred Jones Green. William had been a resident Ken was born June 14, piece, marking every piece, sues. of Hardee County for 10 He is survived by his broth- 1944, in Zolfo Springs, to cleaning every piece and Outside of work and fam- ers, Jim Green (Susan), of Tal- years coming from New Jer- Reuben A. (Ray) and Jewel then putting the entire car ily, Ken loved fishing, travel, sey. He worked as a lineman lahassee, and Ron Green G. Wingate, who will wel- back together in running playing cards, shooting (Shawna), of Bartow; sisters, LUIS VASQUEZ for General Motor. He was a come him into heaven. order. That summer, the hoops and attending Magic member of St. Michaels Sandra Brink (Ed), and Sue JR. He is survived by his only way to talk with Ken games. But, his real interest Parrish (Ernie), all of Fort Catholic Church. wife, Bonny L. Wingate; was going into the barnyard was in study of the Bible Luis Vasquez Jr., 85, of He was preceded in death Meade. Hardee County, passed away daughters, Lisa (Russ) Ward while he worked. He did it which he did for hours on Memorial services were by his parents, Vincent and and Sharon (Bill) Lowe; and and the car ran for years. end. on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Helen Johnson; son, Darren June 16, in the chapel of Han- He was born Pharr, Texas, grandchildren, Michael After leaving college, he The family is requesting cock Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnson; daughter, Dawn Wingate, Alex Ward and and a friend opened his first that in lieu of flowers, dona- on Aug. 25, 1932. Luis had Johnson; and brother, Vin- Joe Parrish and the Rev. Chuck been a resident of Hardee Kaitlin Ward. He was also auto repair shop in tions be made to Hospice or Pemberton officiated. In lieu cent Johnson. survived by his sister, Wauchula, around 1964. He to West Orange Church of County most of his life. He He is survived by daugh- of flowers, the family requests worked as a laborer in the Loretta Parrish; and brother, moved to Orlando, and Christ. Ken never wanted donations be made to: Good ter, Desirae Johnson, of Don (Carole) Wingate. worked at several jobs in the attention to be on him but al- citrus industry. He was a North Fort Myers; brothers, Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arne- member of St. Michaels Ken and Bonny were tire industry from 1968-74 ways wanted it for others, so son Ave., Auburndale, FL Albert Johnson, of Connecti- married April 19, 1967, in (Goodyear, Uniroyal Tire, to honor him will be to Catholic Church. cut, Eric Johnson, and 33823. He was preceded in death Hallstead, Pennsylvania, and Pan American and Radial honor that he loved. Arrangements by Hancock Robert Johnson; sister, lived their life in Ocoee and Tire Center). Memorial service will be by his parents, Luis and Michelle Soucy, of New Funeral Home, Fort Meade. Damiana Vasquez. Winter Garden. They cele- In 1974, he opened Muf- held at 6 p.m. on June 22, York; as well as several brated their 50th anniversary fler Man & Wholesale Tire 1018, at West Orange He is survived by his son, cousins, nieces and Raul Vasquez, of Ona; in the home of Don and Ca- Company on West Colonial Church of Christ, 1450 nephews. role Wingate surrounded by Drive in Pine Hills. That Daniels Rd, Winter Garden, daughters, Maria E. Limon, A memorial service will of Ona; Maria L. Limon, of many who spoke of his kind- venture was so successful FL 34787 (phone 307-656- OBITUARY be held at a later date. ness and generosity and how that he opened a garage in 2770). This will be followed Ona; brothers, Jose Vasquez, Expressions of comfort of Texas, and Lupe Vasquez, much he had changed their Longwood and Wingate Au- by a big celebration of his POLICY may be made at lives with his wisdom and tomotive Supply Company life in Odom Hall. Dinner of Texas; sisters, Martina robartsfh.com. The Herald-Advocate Oraz, of Bradenton, example. in Pine Hills. Over the years, will be provided so please Ken served West Orange Ken formed partnership with come with your favorite Ken publishes obituaries free Christina Vasquez, of Texas, Robarts Family of charge as a public and Lele Dela Cruz, of Church of Christ as a Dea- his brother, Don Wingate and Story and a big appetite. He FUNERAL HOME service. Forms showing Texas; 10 grandchildren; and con from January 1994 to they invested in other ven- is paying for everything and WAUCHULA September 1997; and as a tures with one being Run-A- wants all his friends and the information which 15 great-grandchildren. may be included in a A visitation was held Shepherd from September Bout Auto Mart in Ocoee. It loved ones to rejoice with 1997 to December 2016 is good to know that the mis- him one last time before we free obituary are avail- Wednesday, June 20, 2018, able at local funeral at 10 a.m., in Robarts Gar- when his health forced him takes of youth can be the re- all meet again. to step down. However, he ward of adulthood. Arrangements were by homes or at our office. den Chapel. Funeral services Paid obituaries may will be at St. Michaels Provided as a courtesy of continued to teach and influ- In 1984, Ken also formed cremation. Robarts Family Funeral Home include additional infor- Catholic Church on Wednes- mation and remember- day June 20, 2018, at 12 ances. p.m. Interment will follow (Tommy), of Bowling All obituaries, how- services at Wauchula Ceme- Notices ever, must be submitted tery. In Loving Memory Green; brothers, Tito Garay Death Notice (Josephina), of Avon Park, by a funeral home. No Expressions of comfort personal submissions may be made at LOIS EDNA Joe Garay (Joannie), of Avon Park, Jimmy Salazar will be accepted. robartsfh.com. TOMLINSON ______Funeral homes can sub- (Audrey), of Lake City, and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Lois Edna Tomlinson, 97, mit obituaries to obits Robarts Family Jessie Garay, of Rome, Ga.; THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT @theheraldadvocate.com. FUNERAL HOME of Wauchula, died Tuesday, sisters, Margarita Solano, of IN AND FOR June 19, 2018, in Sebring. She Zolfo Springs, Viola Arce HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA WAUCHULA was born Jan. 21, 1921, in (Ralph), of Bowling Green, CIVIL DIVISION Polk County, and was a life- Mary Wilson, of Lake City, CASE NO. 252016CA000471 long resident of Hardee and Jeannie Aguilar IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIM- County. Services are pending (Ernesto), of Zolfo Springs; MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION ING A RIGHT TO FUNDS RE- at this time. Please contact grandchildren, Carlos Gar- Plaintiff, MAINING AFTER THE SALE, Provided as a courtesy of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH Robarts Family Funeral Home cia, Jason Garcia, Logan Home for further information Garcia, Kaitlyn Garcia, Aru- vs. THE CLERK OF COURT NO or check their website, LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER ana Trammel, Kayla Garay, CARL R. DANIELS, et al, www.PongerKaysGrady.com Ryan Spears, Joshua Garay, THE SALE. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE ______/Defendants. A CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE for the complete obituary. CARLOS GARAY and Stephen Garay; and ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING Carlos Garay, 71, of great-grandchildren, Jaelyn NOTICE OF SALE FUNDS. AFTER 60 DAYS, ONLY Hardee County, passed away Spears and Oden Negrete. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 THE OWNER OF RECORD AS on Thursday, June 14, 2018. A memorial service was OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PEN- He was born in San Anto- held at Faith Temple Church NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN DENS MAY CLAIM THE SUR- Protect The Vulnerable of God, on Wednesday, June pursuant to an Order or Final PLUS. nio, Texas, on Dec. 9, 1946. Judgment of Foreclosure dated Report Elder Abuse or Neglect Carlos had been a resident of 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. Bishop June 6, 2018, and entered in If the sale is set aside, the Pur- Hardee County since 1950 Wendell Smith officiated. Case No. 252016CA000471 of chaser may be entitled to only a coming from San Antonio, Expressions of comfort the Circuit Court of the TENTH return of the sale deposit less 1 (800) 962 2873 Texas. He worked as a truck- may be made at Judicial Circuit in and for any applicable fees and costs driver for McDonald Con- robartsfh.com. Hardee County, Florida, wherein and shall have no further re- course against the Mortgagor, struction. He was a member CARL R. DANIEL; BRENDA Robarts Family DANIELS A/K/A BRENDA D. Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s of St. Michaels Catholic DANIELS and SUNCOAST Attorney. Church. FUNERAL HOME SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT He was preceded in death WAUCHULA UNION, the Defendants. Victoria DATED at Hardee County, Ponger-Kays-Grady by his parents, Jose and L. Rogers, Clerk of the Circuit Florida, this 7 day of June, 2018. Maria Garay; a son, Michael Court in and for Hardee County, VICTORIA L. ROGERS, Garay; and brothers, Louis Florida will sell to the highest Funeral Homes & Cremation Services and best bidder for cash at Clerk Garay and Victor Garay. 205 N. 9th Ave. • Wauchula, Fl. 33873 Hardee County Courthouse, 417 Hardee County, Florida He is survived by his Provided as a courtesy of W. Main Street, Second Floor daughter, Allison Garcia Robarts Family Funeral Home Hallway, Outside Room 202, By: Connie Coker Wauchula, FL 33873 at 11:00 AM Deputy Clerk on 27 day of June, 2018, the fol- (863) 773-6400 lowing described property as "In accordance with the Ameri- set forth in said Order or Final cans With Disabilities Act, per- The PongerKaysGrady.com Herald-Advocate Judgment, to wit: sons in need of a special 6:21c Telephone (863) 773-3255 accommodation to participate in www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com Bible THE EAST 61 FEET OF this proceeding shall, within THE WEST 122.7 FEET seven (7) days prior to any pro- Trivia OF LOTS 8, 9 AND 10, IN ceeding, contact the Administra- By Wilson Casey BLOCK "C" OF MILLER tive Office of the Court, Hardee AND CASON ADDITION County, 417 West Main Street, Now more than ever, TO CITY OF WAUCHULA, Room 202, Wauchula, FL 33873, 1. Is the book of Galatians FLORIDA, AS PER PLAT Telephone (863) 773-4174, via you need fair, in the Old or New Testament BOOK 1, PAGE 2-107, Florida Relay Service". or neither? HARDEE COUNTY, trustworthy service. 2. From Mosaic law, what FLORIDA. ______6:14,21c would happen to the person who cursed his father or Making final arrangements for mother? Imprisonment, Out- a loved one isn’t easy. That’s cast, 10 lashings, Death 3. In Genesis 14:3, what why compassion goes into NOTICE UNDER NOTICE UNDER everything we do. We are lake is called the Salt Sea? FICTITIOUS NAME ACT FICTITIOUS NAME ACT Galilee, Lake Pison, Dead Sea, Honesty prepared to arrange any special Euphrates Notice is hereby given that Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, pursuant to the undersigned, pursuant to requests you might have. 4. From Daniel 2, who had the provisions of the Fictitious the provisions of the Fictitious a dream about a statue com- Name Act, Section 865.09, Name Act, Section 865.09, • Traditional Services posed of different materials? Florida Statutes, as amended, Florida Statutes, as amended, Jezebel, Daniel, Rezin, Neb- intends to register with the intends to register with the Makes A Secretary of State of the State Secretary of State of the State • Cremation Services uchadnezzar of Florida, the fictitious name of Florida, the fictitious name 5. In Acts 7, who said, of P & S Trucking under which of The Tabula Rasa Farm • Prearrangement "Lord, lay not this sin to their the undersigned is engaged under which the undersigned charge"? Philip, Stephen, or will engage in business at: is engaged or will engage in 2716 Hampton Rd., in the City business at: 3021 Center Hill Difference Planning Luke, David of Wauchula, Florida 33873. Rd. in the City of Bowling 6. Whose biblical name Green, Florida 33834. That the party/parties inter- means "salvation"? Jude, ested in said business enter- That the party/parties inter- Ahaz, Hosea, Ruth prise is/are as follows: W. ested in said business enter- ANSWERS: 1) New; 2) Skipper Gause. prise is/are as follows: Abigail Markow, Stephen Muller. Death; 3) Dead Sea; 4) Neb- Dated at Wauchula, Hardee View Obits at robartsfuneralhome.com uchadnezzar; 5) Stephen; 6) County, Florida 33873. Dated at Bowling Green, Hosea Hardee County, Florida 33834. 529 WEST MAIN STREET Person authorizing publica- Visit Wilson Casey's new tion: Skipper Gause. Person authorizing publica- WAUCHULA, FLORIDA 33873 Trivia Fan Site at www.pa- tion: Abigail Markow. treon.com/triviaguy. Dated: June 18, 2018 6:21c Dated: 06/19/2018 6:21p 863-773-9773 (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. 6:21p June 21, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A5 icrowave instruc- boats. i did not want any part tions: "...for four of it. A couple of us did get a FLOWER POWER Mminutes. Be careful. boat and try, but the beach paid Tray and contents may be hot." As Seen From This Side off better. Still does I hear, but No kidding. By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips the old guys are being watched Sign on highway: "Bridge Wauchula too closely. may freeze in cold weather." I At my age I would not like would have thought only hot to tangle with a bunch of weather would freeze. money-hungry politicians who On cigarettes: "California has found cigarettes could cause would take our hard-earned treasure without lifting a finger to cancer." Would they be safe in other states? work for it. My doctor's office called. "It's past time for your annual One of my old friends, younger than me, is still sifting beach physical." They called in May, but my appointment is now mid- sand. Good luck. August. Why were they so urgent? Need money? My insurance –––––– does not pay that well. Several years ago I lived in Tennessee, and Florida has adopted Kentucky's road words "Pass" and I met an employee of L & N Railroad. His job, "Don't Pass" where they already have yellow lines. sitting in a tower building a train, switching cars –––––– in and out. I see where the big store has claimed another Winn-Dixie. My wife and I made jewelry. One day I told This one took just under five years. Robersdale, Ala., has had a him what I wanted to do. He made it okay with Winn-Dixie 31 years. It closed the doors two weeks ago, 26 em- the R.R. police (it's illegal to trespass on R.R. ployees without jobs. property). Bay Minette, Ala., lost its Winn-Dixie last year, and The request was to braid four strands of wire (2 outside cop- Fairhope lost its largest food store (Publix) last year also. The per, 1 each bronze and aluminum), then place it on the track (tied big store took less than five years there also. with a fishing line to prevent too many wheels over it). As the That has been the story of Mom and Pop stores for many train started to move, the wire was placed on the track (using COURTESY PHOTO years. Now the larger ones are folding, but the clothing side of Scotch tape to hold it in place). A Wauchula homeowner loves growing sunflowers. the big store will not sell my size clothes. When one wheel ran over it, I would pull it out of the tracks, The couple noticed one flower was missing. It did not A few years ago (late 1990s) I could buy my clothes there, trim the ends and form a bracelet. This was great until AmTrack take long to discover the thief. This squirrel was in the but K-Mart and Penny's lost their footing. Now they will not took over. fork of a large oak tree eating seeds from the flower. stock any sizes over 46 (some still have a few 48s), but life goes Several styles could be formed this way with different find- Gray cat squirrels are notorious opportunistic feeders on for the big store as long as they can keep buying from the low ings. and skilled at helping themselves at bird feeders. wage producers of China. Can Bi-Lo hang on to the Winn-Dixie in Wauchula? Save- A-Lot could not survive there, and Grocery Outlet will not try. Winn-Dixie is long gone from Pensacola's Blue Angels Parkway. Grocery Outlet still sells more meats than any big store, but they will not put in two stores. The average mark-up is around six percent or was during my 27 years in the retail food stores. (Even all that I worked in have since filed bankruptcy. Winn-Dixie, Pantry Pride, National Tea, and Jitney Jungle). Your grandchildren may have no choice. –––––– I have not been to Orlando or Kissimmee since 2004. It just makes me sick to know how beautiful those two cities were until Walt Disney died. They have grown without any apparent planning until Or- lando has swallowed up the beauty that once was in the 1960s or even '70s. To me it is just vulgar, congested, trashy and with- out any thoughts of retaining the old charm these two cities once had. No historical value exists. Every day they keep trying to de- stroy anything of beauty. I never plan to go back to see the de- struction developers have caused. I once loved to walk the beach south of St. Augustine with a white metal detector. There were thousands of dollars worth of gold washed up after a storm. Most of us never told the state of our findings. As long as a pawn broker gave a reasonable price, I could care less where he sold it. We saw how the state treated the treasure hunters on the big

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COUNTY COURT Meko Wakeley and Martha Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated North. The following marriage li- Bowerbank, dismissal of in- the following incidents and made the following arrests dur- cense was issued recently in junction for protection. ing the past week. All suspects are presumed innocent of the June 11, Maria Suarez, 48, of 3456 Palmetto St., Zolfo the Clerk of Courts Office: Investment Retrievers vs. charges against them. Springs, was arrested and charged with trespassing by Dep. Kelly Lyn Knight, 39, Jesus Juarez doing business as Christopher Bandy. Wauchula, and William Bolton The Pros Auto Repair, final COUNTY June 11, thefts were reported in the 2900 block of Oak Hill Hernandez, 37, Wauchula. judgment for $23,209.82. June 17, a theft was reported on the 1400 block of U.S. 17 Park and in the 3000 block of Edwards Peace Drive. Linn Whisman and Shellie North. The following civil actions L. Hunt, dismissal of injunc- June 17, a fight occurred in the 3600 block of U.S. 17 South. WAUCHULA and small claims were dis- tion for protection. June 17, a break-in was reported at a residence in the 1200 June 17, Jesus Francisco Guerrero-Chavez, 18, of 1224 posed of recently by the Tiffany Ann Clanton and block of Mockingbird Road. Steve Roberts Special, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Ofc. Em- county judge: the DOR vs. Santos Contreras June 17, criminal mischief was reported on the 400 block manuel Vazquez on driving under the influence charges. Bank of America vs. Haley III, child support. of Lee Street. June 17, Jerry Jason Nichols, 20, of 442 Cypress St., Parks, voluntary dismissal. Federal National Mortgage Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Robert Spencer and charged with Capital One Bank vs. Di- Association vs. Wanda Faye June 16, Dallas Eugene Moses, 53, of 603 E. Bay St., sale of marijuana and possession of narcotic equipment. anna Benavides, default judg- King, dismissal of foreclosure. Wauchula, was arrested on a probation violation charge by Dep. ment for $6,019.10. Mitchell Johnson. June 16, Thomas Alvarado, 23, of 4521 South Ave., Bowl- Joe Vance vs. Antonio Per- The following felony crim- ing Green, was arrested on a disorderly intoxication charge by ada and Kassandra Camarillo, inal cases were disposed of June 15, Vincente Zamora, 24, of 613 Saunders St., Ofc. Emmanuel Vasquez and a resisting an officer without force voluntary dismissal. last week by the circuit Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Manuel Zuniga and charged with charge by Sgt. Thomas Fort. Charles Knight III vs. judge: possession of synthetic marijuana, petit theft and possession of Charles Knight II, voluntary There was no felony court narcotic equipment. June 15, a burglary was reported at a home in the 400 block dismissal. as it was trial week. June 15, Maria Esperanza Villegas, 48, of 3456 Palmetto of South First Avenue. Avion Palms Homeowner’s St., Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Jennifer Soria on a tres- Association vs. William Alvin The following real estate passing charge. June 13, a residential break-in was reported in the 400 block Goodwin, voluntary dismissal. transactions of $10,000 or June 15, residential burglaries were reported in the 2200 of South First Avenue. Bank of America vs. Iraida more were filed recently in block of Morgan Road and the 2000 block of Alamo Avenue. P. Milian, voluntary dismissal. the Clerk of Courts Office: June 12, Candice Danielle Dubose, 26, of 1040 Makowski Freedom Reph to Pedro June 14, Allison Allen-Hunter, 22, of 5064 Lily Church Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Fort on charges The following misde- Gallegos Jr. and Pedro Galle- Road, Ona, was arrested and charged with battery by Dep. Ryan of possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of meanor cases were disposed gos Sr., $80,000. Abbott. narcotic equipment and violation of probation. She also was of recently in County Court: Lawrence A. Roberts Jr. to June 14, Steve Ellis Hodges, 24, of 5165 Martin Luther wanted on an out-of-county warrant. There was no misdemeanor Doug and Sherrie Battey, King Jr. Dr., Bowling Green, was arrested on a probation viola- June 12, a vehicle was reported stolen off the 600 block of court as it was trial week. $11,000. tion charge by Det. Lyle Hart. East Bay Street. Diane D. Roberts to Jenny CIRCUIT COURT Repetosky Ullrich and John June 13, Erika Rashida Lee, 40, of 676 Snell St., Wauchula, June 11, a theft was reported in the 1100 block of East Main The following civil actions Joseph Repetosky, $16,667. was jailed by Dep. Bryant Ovalles on an out-of-county warrant. Street. were filed recently in the of- David M. Downing and June 13, Timothy Gregg Mushrush, 53, of 2010 Alamo fice of the Circuit Court: Karen D. Porter to Jenny Ave., Wauchula, was arrested on charges of battery and resisting BOWLING GREEN NF LLC vs. AN, petition Repetosky Ullrich and John an officer without force by Dep. Cierra Johnson. June 17, Amye Marie Gause, 43, of 219 Cracker Lane, for injunctive relief. Joseph Repetosky, $33,334. June 13, Keith Livon Brown, 38, of 4829 First St., Bowling Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Breanna Locke and charged with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank vs. Roger M. Harrison II to Green, was jailed by Dep. Joseph Austin on a contempt of court battery. Jonathan Mark and Stephanie James Harold Davis, charge. S. Parker, foreclosure. $137,000. June 13, criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of June 16, Madison Rucker, 19, of 5017 Willow Ave., Bowl- Fabiola Perada vs. Florida Hector Jr. and Priscilla Silva Old Dixie Highway. ing Green, was jailed on a simple assault charge by Ofc. Breanna Hospital Wauchula, medical to Higher Development, Locke. malpractice (case closed same $38,000. June 12, Sydney Lynn York, 21, of 3635 Riveria Cir., Bonita day). T&B Turf to George and Springs, and Cassidy Rainer York, 19, of 20831 Tanglewood June 14, a fight was reported on the 5000 block of Willow Deborah Doane, $38,000. Lane, Estero, were both arrested by Dep. Christopher Bandy and Avenue. The following decisions on Ryan Balestreri, Melissa each was charged with possession of less than 20 grams of mar- civil cases pending in the Owens, Cynthia Poling, Peggy ijuana, possession of narcotic equipment and possession of drugs June 13, Pedro Efrain Hernandez, 18, of 2960 Oak Hill Circuit Court were handed Kirk Hall and Laura Ramsey without a prescription. Park, Wauchula, was arrested by Capt. Brett Dowden on an ag- down recently by the circuit to Devin J. Schaefer, $22,500. June 12, Sarah Anderson, 54, General Delivery/Homeless, gravated battery charge. judge: Skylar Rae Clark to Lazaro was jailed by the Drug Task Force on charges of possession of June 13, a theft was reported on the 5200 block of U.S. 17 Mario Lopez Sr. vs. Mario Valencia, $110,000. methamphetamine, possession of narcotic equipment and pos- North. Lopez Jr., injunction for pro- Cread Gene Crews to Cread session of less than 20 grams of marijuana. tection. Gene Crews and Jeffery June 12, a theft was reported in the 4000 block of Denver June 12, a theft was reported on the 4600 block of West Nicole Rae Caley and Frank Wayne Crews, $24,000. Avenue. Palm Drive. Alan Caley, dismissal of in- Alfonso Valdovinos to June 12, a fight broke out on the 1400 block of U.S. 17 junction for protection. Mauro Paz Velasco and Ger- June 11, a burglary was reported at a residence in the 500 Jocelyn Saez and Vasem erdo Rojas-Paz, $130,000. block of Bertha Fulse Street. McKenith, injunction for pro- James Stanley Webb to tection. Jacqueline Delgado and Jorge Valerie Hernandez and Armando Perez Montiel, Notices Francisco Granadero Jr., dis- $45,000. NOTICE OF MEETING missal of injunction for protec- QC DeSoto Grove Ventures tion. to Horse Creek Cattle Co., FLORIDA UTILITY DEBT SECURITIZATION Priscilla Torres and the state $164,500. NOTICE UNDER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Department of Revenue vs. Central Mobile Homes to FICTITIOUS NAME ACT Juan Daniel Gonzalez, child Michael David and Kelly Notice is hereby given that The Florida Utility Debt Securitization Authority ("FUDSA") announces its Board Meet- support modification. Louise Purser, $69,900. the undersigned, pursuant to ing to which all interested persons are invited. FUDSA is a legal entity and public the provisions of the Fictitious body created pursuant to the provisions of Sections 163.01 and 163.09, Florida Name Act, Section 865.09, Statutes, and an Interlocal Agreement among Lee County, Florida; Collier County, Florida Statutes, as amended, intends to register with the Florida; and the Florida Governmental Utility Authority June 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Secretary of State of the State the Lee County Attorney's Office, 2115 Second Street, 6th Floor, Conference Room HARDEE COUNTY of Florida, the fictitious name 621, Fort Myers, FL 33901. of J Bar K Ranch under which the undersigned is engaged At this meeting, the FUDSA board members (the "FUDSA Board") will address general NOTICE OF WORKSHOP or will engage in business at: organizational and operating issues of FUDSA. If a person decides to appeal any de- A workshop will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at 2113 St Rd. 62 in the City of Bowling Green, Florida 33834. cision made by the FUDSA Board with respect to any matter considered at the meet- 5:00 p.m. with the Hardee County School Board to dis- ing, such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that cuss funding of School Resource Officers. That the party/parties inter- ested in said business enter- a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the ap- prise is/are as follows: peal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons The workshop will be held in the County Commission Frances I. Paris. needing special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding Chambers, 412 W. Orange Street, Room 102, should contact the Clerk to the FUDSA Board at (407) 629-6900, at least three busi- Wauchula, Florida. Dated at Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida 33873. ness days prior to the date of the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Person authorizing publica- the Clerk to the FUDSA Board at (407) 629-6900. For more information, please call the County Manager’s 6:21c Office at 863/773-9430. tion: Frances I. Paris. Dated: June 13, 2018 Russell A. Melendy, Chairman 6:21c 6:21p PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS COMMISSION MEETING Will hold a public hearing on LOCATION CHANGE July 05, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter In the County Commission Chambers, Room 102 Courthouse Annex, 412 West Or- Due to the Town Hall Renovations Project the Town of Zolfo Springs ange Street, Wauchula, Florida 33873 to consider the adoption of the following Ordi- will hold their monthly Commission Meeting at the Recreation Build- nance: ing located at Pioneer Park, 2828 Pioneer Blvd, Zolfo Springs, FL ORDINANCE NO. 18-05 33890. The monthly meeting for June will be held on June 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM. AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SIX(6) CENT LOCAL OPTIONAL FUEL TAX 6:21c UPON EVERY NET GALLON OF MOTOR FUEL AND DIESEL FUEL SOLD IN HARDEE COUNTY AND TAXED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 206.41, 206.87 AND SECTION 336.025 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; PRO- NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE VIDING THAT THE IMPOSITION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR A PERIOD OF FOR THE FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY’S REQUEST TEN (10) YEARS, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2019; PROVIDING DISTRIBU- FOR QUALIFICATIONS (“RFQ”) FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS, TION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AS SET FORTH IN MAINTENANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE 336.025, FLORIDA STATUTES BETWEEN HARDEE COUNTY AND MUNICI- PALITIES LOCATED THEREIN REPRESENTING A MAJORITY OF THE IN- The Florida Governmental Utility Authority ("FGUA") announces a meeting of the FGUA CORPORATED AREA POPULATION WITHIN THE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR Evaluation Committee regarding the RFQ for Utility Operations, Maintenance and Cus- SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. tomer Service. All interested persons are invited to attend. The FGUA is a legal entity and public body created pursuant to the provisions of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, This is a disabled-accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special and an Interlocal Agreement among Citrus County, Florida, Hendry County, Florida, arrangements should contact the County Commissioners Office at least two (2) work- Pasco County, Florida, Polk County, Florida, Lee County, Florida and Marion County, ing days prior to the public hearing. Florida. This Public Notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 125.66(2)(a) and The FGUA’s RFQ Evaluation Committee meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. local 286.0105 time on June 28, 2018 at Central Florida’s Tourism and Sports Marketing, 2701 Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, Florida 33823. Copies of this Ordinance are available for public inspection during regular office hours at 412 West Orange Street, Room 103, Wauchula, Florida 33873, telephone 863/773- The purpose of the FGUA’s RFQ Evaluation Committee meeting is to evaluate pro- 9430 posals submitted to the FGUA in response to Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Utility Operations, Maintenance and Customer Service. If a person decides to appeal Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to the any decision made by the FGUA with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, proposed Ordinance. such person will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission, with respect to is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the pro- special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should con- ceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record tact the Clerk to the FGUA Board at (877) 552-3482, at least three (3) business days of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon prior to the date of the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk which the appeal is to be based. to the FGUA Board at (877) 552-3482. Russell A. Melendy, Chairman FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL UTILITY AUTHORITY 6:21c 6:21c June 21, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A7 Flash Back By Chris Richcreek Totally Worth The Price 1. Who wrote and released was written in 1932 and was wedding venue we contacted All my anxiety about the cost "I Saw Linda Yesterday"? first released by one of the Big told us they had not done a of the wedding was totally use- 2. Who released "Try a Lit- Bands as a peppier dance tune. wedding in the last 10 years for less. It was worth every penny tle Tenderness" in 1966? 3. The Temptations, in less than $50,000 (not includ- to see her happy, joyful, and 3. What group released 1964. It was their first charting ing dresses, flowers, and lodg- loved. She is my precious "The Way You Do the Things single, going to No. 1 on the ing). While most of my life child; why wouldn’t I want her You Do"? CashBox R&B chart. The song I’ve tried to be above average, to have a moment like this? I 4. Who released "Pieces of was written by Smokey Robin- this was one time I wanted to know enough of life to know April"? son. It’s the standard joke among for his daughter’s wedding. If be below average – way below. there will be moments that 5. Name the song that con- 4. Three Dog Night, in fathers of the bride: “For your he had more than one daugh- Gina and I were nervous drain her. There will be other tains this lyric: "He couldn't 1972. It was written by Dave daughter’s wedding you have ter, there was always dialysis. about the money, I’ll admit. times she must fight uphill bat- swim the raging river, 'Cause Loggins, cousin of Kenny two roles: First, when asked I approached dads with 2-year- We had set aside some funds, tles. There will be days when the river was too wide, He Loggins. ‘Who gives this woman to be old girls and asked them how but nowhere near enough for life floods her. To provide her couldn't reach Little White 5. "Running Bear," by married to this man,’ you re- much they had saved for their even a basic wedding. We with a gift of a special time of Dove, Waiting on the other Johnny Preston in 1959. The spond, ‘Her mother and I.’ daughter’s wedding. It was my scrimped and saved, robbed love and joy – of course I want side." song tells of two Indian lovers Second, open your wallet and way of sharing the panic. Peter to pay Paul (which is not that for her. I decided I would who couldn't be together be- surrender all your cash and Weddings today can get out actually in the Bible). More not be one of those dads who ANSWERS cause their tribes were at war. credit cards. In the run-up to of hand. The old standard was than once we had the tough complains in perpetuity about 1. Dickey Lee, in 1963. They're determined to be to- my daughter Hannah’s wed- a reception in the church social conversation: How much can the cost of my daughter’s wed- Most of Lee's fame came in gether, and drown when they ding, I heard a hundred varia- hall with wedding cake, mixed we afford? When a friend told ding. Instead, I will claim the later years when he moved meet in the middle of the rag- tions of this joke. nuts, mints, and lime sherbet us “A wedding is like buying a date as a graceful day of joy. over to the country charts. ing river that separates them. I even joined in the joking. I punch. According to a survey new Mercedes and then driv- The second thought God put 2. Otis Redding. The song (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. told people God gave a man done by The Knot, the average ing it over a cliff,” we had to in my soul was the simple truth two kidneys so he could sell wedding in the United States ask ourselves, “Is this worth of John 3:16: “For God so one on the black market to pay now runs around $36,000. One it?” loved the world, that he gave The weekend for Hannah’s his only begotten son that wedding finally came. In a whosoever believes in him will word, it was ‘amazing.’ Dur- not perish but have everlasting ing the rehearsal dinner, there life.” were wonderful speeches af- God loves you. God treas- ATTENTION firming her and her husband- ures you. So God paid an ab- to-be. When she made her surd price for you. He gave his ALL LICENSED CONTRACTORS speech about me and her only son Jesus for you. Your mother, I cried. The wedding sins, the ugliness of your life itself was like something out of and past, are wiped away by (MINORITY AND WOMEN CONTRACTORS) Disney: the sky was robin’s the beauty of Jesus’ perfect egg blue, a gentle breeze was life, sacrifice, and resurrection. (BUILDERS, ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, ROOFERS, ETC.) blowing, the birds were God never complains about the singing (literally), and Hannah price he paid for you. was beautiful in her wedding No wonder Paul and John Hardee County is seeking contractors to participate in our housing dress. Her groom cleaned up refer to the collection of Jesus pretty good, too. followers as “the bride of programs which include rehabilitation to single-family, owner-oc- During the minister’s prayer, Christ.” The Book of Revela- I keep my eyes open (don’t tion describes a scene where cupied homes for qualified low income residents of Hardee judge, I know you keep your the bride of Christ comes County. The homes must be located within the boundaries of eyes open, too) just drinking it down out of heaven as a bride all in. Psalm 118:24 kept run- adorned for her husband. The Hardee County. Funded programs will include SHIP, CDBG, Dis- ning through my mind: “This pivotal moment in the history is the day the LORD has made; of heaven is a wedding. aster Funds and others. let us rejoice and be glad in it!” I don’t know if this will hap- The reception was magical, pen exactly this way, but I can with good food, family, imagine in that moment, in the friends, and dancing. When the new heaven and the new earth, To participate in our Housing Rehabilitation program, please con- night was over, I knew my when Christ and his bride daughter knew she was loved come together that our heav- tact the Hardee County Office of Community Development, 412 and treasured. It was a week- enly Father is keeping his eyes W. Orange St., Room 201, Wauchula, FL or call (863) 773-6349 end of amazing grace. open on the beauty of the mo- The next day, as Gina and I ment. And in that moment, our and request a contractor package for consideration to be added bathed in the afterglow, God heavenly Father looks at us put two powerful thoughts in and says, “No regrets. You are onto the “contractors list”. All licensed contractors are encour- my soul. First, it was worth it. totally worth the price.” aged to participate. Previous applicants need to contact our office for updates or reapplication. Crop Update In order to participate in these programs, contractors must be State licensed and meet the requirements of the Hardee County June 18, 2018 General: According to the National Agricultural Statistics Building Department. Service in Florida, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, June 17, 2018. Precipitation estimates ranged from trace amounts in several locations to 4.8 inches in Sanford (Seminole County). The average mean temperature ranged from 76.9°F in Niceville (Okaloosa County) to 84.8°F in EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Marathon (Monroe County).

FAIR HOUSING / HANDICAP JURISDICTION Citrus: Warm weather occurred over the complete citrus re- 6:21c gion; the warmest maximum temperatures (2 degrees warmer than normal) took place in Avon Park (Highlands County), av- eraging 95°F over the period. Mt. Plymouth (Lake County) and Plant City (Hillsborough County) maximum temperatures both averaged 93°F for the week. Scattered rainfall fell over portions of the citrus region. Plant City (Hillsborough County) had 3.07 inches for the week. Arcadia (Desoto County) recorded 2.74 inches for the week. Most other areas had less than average rain- fall. According to the June 14, 2018 U.S. Drought Monitor, the entire citrus region was drought free. Irrigation has been turned back on because of warmer tem- peratures and less rainfall. Owners are continuing with grove maintenance on a daily basis. Many are spraying as weather per- mits, both aerial and ground, and are fertilizing, herbiciding, and SALUTE TO SUMMER mowing. Field workers are reporting good fruit sets and good sizes on the new season’s crop. Oranges are golf-ball size and larger. Grapefruit are about as large as tennis balls. In Connection With Main Street Wauchula Fruits and Vegetables: Crops harvested included avocado, bitter melon, boniato, malanga, mango, okra, and watermelons. In preparation for the fall planting season, many vegetable grow- The Herald-Advocate invites you to ers continued to clean up and fallow fields or plant cover crops. Livestock and Pastures: Regular rains in several counties, coupled with lingering surplus soil moisture, caused many pas- come by and beat the summer heat. tures to remain flooded, making conditions difficult for cattle. However, in some southern counties, pasture quality was mostly good. Weed pressure was noted in Highlands County. Statewide, Serving Infused Water cattle condition improved. Field Crops: Regular rains made cutting hay and harvesting & Homemade Cookies wheat infeasible in the Panhandle. In Jackson County, early planted peanuts looked excellent, but later planted peanuts were only fair because of the prolonged wet conditions. Field corn was in good condition in Walton County. Crops were suffering in Okaloosa County from too much soil moisture and disease. Sugarcane was doing well. Monday - Friday July 9-13 Don’t Be Left Out! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 PM Enter To Win A Free Subscription — ALSO — Come Camp With Us 25% Off Any New Subscription Come for the day or stay for the night Located at 115 S. 7th Ave. Wauchula $29 +tax for a family up to 6. Come and go all year for less than $50 per month.

6:21-7:5dh Thousand Trails 2555 US Hwy 17 South, Zolfo Springs 863-735-8888 6:21c A8 The Herald-Advocate, June 21, 2018 Smith Speaks At Trance/Formers Education Awards Banquet By JIM KELLY lieved in education. Get the and do your homework. I was Of The Herald-Advocate Lord on top of your education, not always a perfect student. Trance/Formers Inc. held its and you can go anywhere you "Young people, make educa- second annual Educational want to go. I am close to ob- tion your first priority. No one Awards Banquet Saturday, taining my master's degree. can take your education away. June 2, at the Fellowship Hall Hard work pays off." I have three daughters and six of First Baptist Church of The guest speaker was grandchildren. I was raised by Bowling Green. A luncheon Diane Smith, Hardee County a strict mother and grand- followed the awards cere- supervisor of elections. mother. They taught me re- mony. "I would be nothing without spect. Beauty will only get you CEO/Founder N'Kosi Jones the Lord. I am here to encour- so far. Respect and honor your said the goal of Trance/Form- age someone. I love young elders. Have a good attitude. ers is "to help our children people. God gave me the posi- God made you who you are. have a good future. This in- tion of supervisor of elections. "When you turn 18, your cludes spiritual, educational, I thank the voters of Hardee parents are not responsible for mental and physical. County. I am the first woman you. Life is going to be hard. "We look at the whole and the first black person to My Mom died when I was 19. human being. A whole man (or have this job. Make it easy for yourself now. woman) is better than part of a "I was a migrant child. I If you mess up, don't give up. man." picked apples in New York and I can do all things through Jones said as a youngster he New Jersey, oranges in Christ who strengthens me. strayed from the correct path, Florida, also cucumbers, Your strength comes from the winding up with eight felonies peaches, cherries and plums. I Lord. Do not continue to go and being granted clemency worked in the rain and snow. I down a wrong path. You can by Gov. Charlie Crist. He worked for my school clothes. be doctors, lawyers, teachers, came back to Bowling Green "Young people need to work pilots. in 2011 and works to guide and have responsibility. 'Help "Mom and Dad, make your children in the right ways of me Lord' is a prayer. Prayers children get a job if they are PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY life. do not have to be long. How not getting an education. If you From left are Hardee County Supervisor of Elections Diane Smith and Kyra Wilson, "My father had a master's many of you have prayed be- linger too long, it is harder to Hardee High School student/athlete and South Florida State College student. Kyra degree. My grandfather be- fore a test? You need to study come back on the right path." won the Diane Smith Award for Adaptability.

From left are Robert Jones, retired U.S. Navy and re- tired Hillsborough County school teacher, and 2018 HHS graduate JaKevis Brown, who won the Claude A. McIvery Award for Dependability. Not pictured are Ke'- varreis White, who won the Theron C. Jones Award for From left are Trance/Formers Inc. CEO/Founder N'Kosi Jones, Junior Daniels, Maya Carpenter, Michelle Brown, Versatility, and his presenter, Angelica Jones who 2018 HHS graduate Nakeisha Lemaine, Stacey Daniels and Michelle Jones. Nakeisha won the Trance/Formers works at the Microsoft headquarters in Seattle, Wash. Award for Maintainability. Brown also won the Theron C. Jones Scholarship.

From left are Leonard McGill, Nakeisha Lemaine and Will McPherson. Leonard and Will are 1965 graduates of Lillian R. Brown High School and presented the Lillian From left are Michelle Jones, Joann McCray, Ana Delia Saldana Angel, and Renae R. Brown Class of 1965 Scholarship to Nakeisha. Jackson. Ana Delia received the Johnnie P. Louis Scholarship Notices

______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARDEE COUNTY, THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FLORIDA. IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA PARCEL ID: 15-34-25- 0836-00001-0045 CASE NO. 252018CA000099 COMMONLY KNOWN WAUCHULA STATE BANK, AS: 790 CHAMBERLAIN Plaintiff, BLVD., WAUCHULA, FL 33873 vs. Dated this 4th day of June, THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA N. 2018. BELCHER a/k/a VIRGINIA BELCHER, DECEASED, ET AL VICTORIA L. ROGERS, ______/Defendants. Clerk of Court

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT By: Connie Coker TO FLORIDA STATUTES Deputy Clerk CHAPTER 45 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICE IS GIVEN that pur- AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- suant to a SUMMARY FINAL TIES ACT, if you are a person JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE with a disability who needs any AND TAXATION OF ATTOR- accommodation in order to par- NEY’S FEES AND COSTS dated ticipate in this proceeding, you June 4, 2018, in the above styled are entitled, at no cost to you, to cause, I will sell to the highest the provision of certain assis- and best bidder for cash at the tance. Please contact the Office Hardee County Courthouse, on of the Court Administrator, 255 the second floor hallway outside N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, of Room 202, 417 West Main Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at Street, Wauchula, FL 33873, at least 7 days before your sched- 11:00 A.M. on June 27, 2018, uled court appearance, or imme- the following described property diately upon receiving this as set forth in said SUMMARY notification if the time before the FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORE- scheduled appearance is less CLOSURE AND TAXATION OF than 7 days; if you are hearing or ATTORNEY’S FEES AND voice impaired, call 711. COSTS, to wit: ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN IN- LOT 45, PEACE RIVER TEREST IN THE SURPLUS HEIGHTS UNIT NO. 2, FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, ACCORDING TO THE OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF MAP OR PLAT THEREOF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A AS RECORDED IN PLAT CLAIM WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS BOOK 3, PAGE 43, PUB- AFTER THE SALE. LIC RECORDS OF ______6:14,21c

Don’t Be Left Out! HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 PM 6:21c June 21, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A9 Hardee Native Col. Donell Mathews Is WWII Veteran By FRITZ GILBERT Don still plays golf 3 times a week, and obviously [email protected] (since I met him on a flight from Paris) continues to I first noticed him as I was boarding the plane in travel internationally. He’s always been energetic and Paris. His hat caught my attention. doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. A horse lover since childhood, he’s spent a lot of time World War II Veteran riding horses in the Western USA. It was a white cap, with bold yellow letters pro- claiming his service during the Great War. A Veteran Receives His Honor I watched as we went through the boarding In 2011, Don was invited to the Pentagon by the process and struggled to make sense of the math. Chief of Staff of the Air Force to witness his cousin, “This guy’s gotta be at least 90, but he looks like he’s Judith Fedder, getting pinned with her third star. in his early 70’s. He was the most spry 90+ year-old Enola Gay, B-29 Superfortress Bomber returning from In 2014, he was an honored guest on a World War Hiroshima Aug. 6, 1945. I’ve ever seen in my life. I was intrigued. II Honor Flight from Florida and toured the various “I’ve GOT to involve this guy in my One Retire- and was rigorous with his education. He’s very well war memorials in Washington, D.C. ment Question Project,” I thought. spoken, and with a quick wit and obvious intelligence. As it turns out, he DID get involved, and you’ll After graduating from high school, he enlisted in love his recorded answer to the One Question later in the Air Corp at age 17. He went to tailgunner school this post. First, you need to hear his story. Trust me, and was trained as a tailgunner on the B29 (the same you won’t regret reading about this true American Pa- as the Enola Gay). triot. I’ll share his recorded answer to “The Question” On August 6, 1945 history was made as the Enola shortly, but Gay dropped the infamous bomb on Nagasaki. On the first you same date, Don was flying for four hours in a B29, need to finishing up his tailgunner schooling. He has the flight know a bit records to prove it, and he mailed them to me (along about this with a treasure trove of other documents and photos) man and after he returned home: how we After Nagasaki, there was little need for tailgun- came to ners, so at the conclusion of his training, he re-enlisted Touring the Korean War Memorial - 2014. know each as a squadron clerk. other. At the urging of his First Sergeant (Melvin T. Lewis, The One Retirement Question I “who, no doubt, had the most influence on my life”), As you may recall from my original post in this passed his he attended officer candidate school and was commis- One Retirement Question Project, I’ve been asking seat as I sioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1946. folks who have had successful retirements to answer worked my At 20 years old, he had already achieved the high- one question: way down est enlisted rank in the Army. I can think of no one I am more honored to have the aisle. I In 1950, he attended pilot school with the hopes answer that question than the Patriot and my new paused, and of becoming a bomber pilot. “I washed out of pilot friend, Don Mathews. He participates today as Victim told him school, so I decided to become a navigator and began #5, and you can hear his response aboard a plane from COURTESY PHOTOS working as a navigator on the B26 bomber.” Col. (Ret.) Don Mathews lives in Mel- “Thanks for Paris below: bourne. your serv- Don clearly lived his advice, from wrangling ice.” Several horses into others joined me in congratulating him, and he lit up his 70’s, to light a schoolboy. He mentioned that he was turning working for 92 years old this summer, and we congratulated him the first 14 again. years of his I thought about The Veteran during the first seven retirement, hours of the flight. to continu- As we made our way across the North Atlantic, I ing to play kept my eye on him. At one point, he spent 10 min- golf 3X a utes, knees on the seat, facing backward, talking to week at Age someone in the row behind him. His personality was 91. We contagious from five rows away. He had a certain could all “sparkle,” and I knew I had to talk to this guy. learn from But … “I’m on an airplane, and there are 60 folks Don’s wis- in our section of the plane. They’d all see me if I 1988 Grim Reaper Reunion and 1952 in Korea. dom, and I Wyoming cow wrangler. walked up and struck up a conversation. Is this too intend to awkward?” apply his advice in my own retirement. Should I, or shouldn’t I? I should. Dropping Bombs Over N Korea I did. As a navigator on the B26 bomber, Don flew Conclusion many low altitude missions over North Korea. He re- It’s not often that you get a chance to talk to a real calls watching the “tracer rounds” coming up from American Patriot. The Greatest Generation deserve the anti-aircraft guns and passing between the engines our respect, and my intent with this post is to do ex- and the side of his plane. “Both the pilot and I kinda actly that for my new friend, Don Mathews. Take the leaned into the middle of the plane on that run,” he time to reach out to people, and stop to listen when said with a grin. they respond. Folks who have lived well into their Don flew with the 13 Bomber Squadron, more 80’s and 90’s have a lot to teach younger generations, commonly known as “The Grim Reapers.” He’s had and we have a lot to learn from them. friends die in combat, and he’s seen many a flight not If you’re lucky, some of those interactions may return home. lead to friendships. It’s happened with Don and me, He’s working with Washington to attempt to lo- and we’ve shared numerous emails since our en- cate his friend Gene Gould, who has been MIA since counter on that plane. I’ve come to know a bit about being shot down over North Korea on a flight piloted a World War II veteran, and I’m honored to have by Bob Newton on March 31, 1952. If you know any- made his acquaintance. Today, through the wonders one with some pull, do Don a favor and send a note of the internet, you’ve all been able to experience just on his behalf. It’s the least we can do for Don, given a bit of what makes Don so special. Don ‘getting his Eagles pinned on’ - 1968. all that he’s done for this country. And to think, it all started with a hat.

The Introduction http://www.theretirementmanifesto.com I walked up the five Rows, kneeled down in the Welcome to The Retirement Manifesto, a canvas for aisle beside his seat, and asked: “Do you mind if I ask “Helping People Achieve A Great Retirement!” you a question?” “Of course not,” he responded with My wife and I are on a journey toward early retire- a grin, “I’m not going anywhere.” ment in 2018 at the age of 55 and are sharing the les- I liked him immediately. sons we’re learning along the way. We recently sold We ended up talking for more than 20 minutes, our primary home and moved into a cabin in the North and he gave me the highlights of his career. Georgia Mountains as part of our downsizing strategy After we made our introductions, my new friend for retirement. Don Mathews started telling stories. Fritz Gilbert is a 55-year-old corporate commodity trading hamster by day, an aspiring philosopher by A Civil War Legacy night, and a lifelong financial “hobbyist” working who Don’s grandfather John L. Mathews, served in the is retiring in June 2018. He has had the same great wife Confederate Army during the Civil War. He served as for 30 years and a wonderful 23-year-old daughter a Lieutenant of a Georgia regiment and was shot three The B-26 (eight 50-caliber guns in the nose). who I walked down the aisle at her wedding in July times during the war. He survived. 2017. He says he has learned a bit along the way and After the war, he served in the Georgia State leg- Working In The Pentagon hopes others can benefit from some of his experiences. islature and became a well-known figure in Georgia. In 1955, Don was assigned to the Pentagon and He was an educated man and stressed the importance navigated many flights with dignitaries around the of education and “proper English,” traits which have world. He earned his Masters Degree in International been respected by his family as a lasting legacy. Affairs from George Washington University in 1967 He had a Union bullet in his body from 1865 until and served on the staff of the U.S. Air Force. In the his death years after the war. Even though I’m a “Yan- ‘60s, Don served as navigator on many transport kee From Michigan,” Don and I became friends. flights into Vietnam. On Sept 1, 1977, Don retired as a Colonel with Don’s War Stories the U.S. Air Force, having logged over 4,500 flight After telling me about his grandfather, Don hours, many during wartime. livened up as he started telling stories about his 33 years in the service, covering World War II, Korea, 40 Years Of Retirement and Vietnman. I sat in the aisle, mesmerized, as he After a 33 year career in the military, Don hasn’t told of his time in the military. slowed down since his retirement in 1977. He went to work at Kroger (across the street from his retire- In The Air With Enola Gay - Aug 6, 1945 ment home in Florida) from 1979 – 1985, then Don took to heart the lessons from his grandfather worked for Kimberly-Clark for over nine years. Re- Don sent me a huge packet of his war memories after member that when you hear his recording below… we met. A10 The Herald-Advocate, June 21, 2018 THE B Herald-Advocate Thursday, June 21, 2018 New SFSC Class Will Fill CONSTRUCTION DELAYS Need For More Dispatchers A new Public Safety Com- patchers throughout the re- dures; the dispatcher’s rela- munication program will be gion,” said Curtis Ivy, director tionship to field personnel; an offered in the fall as part of the of the Criminal Justice Acad- overview of emergency agen- Criminal Justice Academy at emy at SFSC. cies; communications equip- South Florida State College. “To meet that need, we ana- ment and functions; proper and The program will prepare lyzed the programs we have in correct telephone and dis- students for a career as a pub- place and the capabilities of patching procedures and tech- lic safety telecommunicator, our experienced faculty, so we niques; federal, state and local who are the first first respon- applied and received certifica- communication rules; emer- ders in emergency situations. tion from the state of Florida to gency situations and operating The role of a dispatcher is present the Public Safety Com- procedures; and human rela- vital to a community, and munication program,” he con- tions skills. SFSC’s program will train stu- tinued. Courses are taught by certi- dents for civilian employment “Similar to our lineman, el- fied personnel and meet the as a dispatcher for police, fire, ementary education and educational requirements for and emergency medical and mechatronics programs, we the Florida Department of rescue services. believe that this program will Health’s 911 Emergency Dis- They will operate tele- fill a void in the tri-county patcher Certification. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER McCONKEY phones, radios and computer area,” Ivy concluded. For more information about Traffic on State Road 66 slowed to one lane last week as construction continued at terminals to respond to emer- Throughout the intensive the Public Safety Communica- an industrial site within the town of Zolfo Springs. Suburban Propane is construct- gency and non-emergency re- program, students will spend tion program, contact Michael ing a facility at the industrial park situated on the highway between Farrell and quests for assistance. more than 200 hours learning Austin, coordinator of SFSC’s Garza roads. The Town Commission held public hearings in November 2015, ap- “At SFSC, we listen to the about ethics and the role of the criminal justice program, at proving Suburban Propane’s request for a Conditional Use permit to hold propane community and heard that public safety telecommunica- (863) 784-7282 or at michael. on the site. The facility’s purpose is to store propane for distribution to the local there was a need for more dis- tor; standard operating proce- [email protected]. area. The site is not open to the public. Suburban Propane was previously located next to Jahna Concrete, which is now at the corner of SR 66 and U.S. 17, but had to relocate for the Florida Department of Transportation’s highway expansion/relo- cation project. Permits from FDOT for the driveway off of SR 66 were delayed, but that is the work which was completed last week. Both lanes of SR 66 were flowing early this week.

COURTESY PHOTO Central Communications, the daily work environment of a dispatcher. LAB LAUGHS Meth Dealer Gets 3 Years By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A man who was caught sell- ing narcotics from the back of a stolen motorcycle now is traveling to prison. Robert James Johnston, 36, of Bowling Green, has been handed a split sentence in Hardee Circuit Court on four of the 16 charges originally lodged against him. Johnston, whose address at the time was 4816 Church Johnson Ave., was arrested in June of Johnston was arrested and 2015 when a deputy who was booked into the Hardee serving civil papers at a mobile County Jail. home park spotted a parked Now, three years later, John- motorcycle with wires hanging ston has been sentenced to from its broken ignition three years in Florida State switch. Prison followed by five years A check on the bike’s tag re- of drug-offender probation. vealed the license plate was Circuit Judge Marcus J. stolen. The Vehicle Identifica- Ezelle granted Johnston credit tion Number on the motorcy- for the three months and five cle also came back as stolen. days he already had served in A search of the residence COURTESY PHOTOS the Hardee County Jail before Professor DoDad’s Lab made a stop at the Hardee County Public Library on June 7, amazing kids and parents Johnston had entered produced posting bond. alike with interesting and fun science facts. The professor used superheroes to help explain and experiment a black bag he had been carry- In addition to the split sen- with optical illusions, sound, light and currents. The top photo shows some audience participation with Madelyn ing, Sheriff Arnold Lanier said tence, Ezelle imposed fines Albritton, the daughter of Jeffery and Meagan Albritton, and Bryson Drake, the son of David and Nicole Drake, at the time. and fees totaling $5,570. illustrating one of the professor’s points. The bottom photo seeks to find out if water is invisible or not. The The bag held methampheta- Johnston was adjudicated public library continues with many programs for children and for adults. Consult the weekly Save The Date cal- mines, prescription pain killers guilty of grand theft auto, sale endar on A2. and other pills, and narcotics of methamphetamine within equipment, Lanier said. 1,000 feet of a church, sale of The meth weighed in at four methamphetamine within grams, the opiate oxycodone at 1,000 feet of a park, and sale six grams – an amount which of methamphetamine. triggers a trafficking charge – Additional charges against alprazolam coming in at 1.25 him were not prosecuted as grams, and a half-gram of the part of a plea agreement avoid- opiate tramadol. ing trial.

Church News

Maranatha Baptist Church prizes, and plenty of food and will hold its annual Neighbor- fun. hood Bible Time Youth Cru- Maranatha Baptist Church sade beginning this Sunday is located at 2465 Oxendine and running through next Road, off Steve Roberts Spe- Thursday, June 28. The event cial about four miles east of is 6:30 to 9 p.m. nightly. Zolfo Springs. Transportation Young people entering will be provided for some grades 1 through 12 are in- areas via the church bus. Call vited to participate. There is Pastor Charlie Scott at (863) no charge to enroll. Two sepa- 832-7829 for further informa- rate groups will have age-ap- tion. propriate games and –––––– competitions, singing, and The deadline for Church News Bible and mystery stories. submissions is Thursday at 5 There will be awards and for the next edition. B2 The Herald-Advocate, June 21, 2018 Court Upholds Commerce Gas Prices Continue To Decline Motorists are getting some welcome relief for another 5- to 10-cent drop." from high prices at the pump. Gas prices in Florida declined five cents dur- Park Expansion Plan The national average price for a gallon of reg- ing the past week. The price for a gallon of reg- ular unleaded was $2.90 on Sunday, declining ular gasoline averaged $2.76 on Sunday. Since By MICHAEL KELLY petition. Commission before getting seven cents since the Memorial Day weekend. peaking at $2.92 on Memorial Day weekend, Of The Herald-Advocate He also ruled Commis- approval. The Florida average was $2.76. gas has dropped a total of 16 cents. Nearly four years after a sioner Rick Knight, who was Under the C/IBC zoning, "Pump prices should sink even lower this The most expensive gas-price averages in the legal challenge was filed, the BOCC chairman at the time, only manufacturing, whole- week, after wholesale gasoline prices took a state are in Miami at $2.89, West Palm Beach- chief judge of the 10th Judicial properly disclosed communi- sale sales, equipment dive," said Mark Jenkins of AAA/The Auto Boca Raton at $2.88, and Crestview-Fort Wal- Circuit has upheld the rezon- cations he had with then- rentals/sales, a county build- Club Group. "There is now firm downward ton Beach at $2.86. ing decision of the Hardee schools superintendent David ing, fire station, sheriff station, pressure on the oil market, as it appears increas- The least expensive are in Punta Gorda at County Commission to ex- Durastanti and School Board post office or a private club ingly likely that OPEC will agree to ease pro- $2.65, Orlando at $2.66, and Tampa-St. Peters- pand the Commerce Park. member Thomas Trevino prior can be built on the property duction cuts. As a result, gas prices are poised burg-Clearwater at $2.66. Judge Donald Jacobsen de- to the meeting. without any additional ap- nied the request from plaintiff The rezone changed a total proval. John Terrell to void the com- of four parcels from F-R Plans are to divide the prop- mission’s 4-1 vote to rezone (Farm Residential) and R-3 erty into 20 lots ranging in size four parcels totaling 104 acres (Multiple Family Housing) to from four to 11 acres. to expand the Hardee County C/IBC (Commercial/Industrial The IDA purchased the Antiques Commerce Park, located off Business Center.) property in 2008 from Dewey Kovels State Road 62. The C/IBC zoning is unique and Judith Terrell for $1.5 mil- By Terry & Kim Kovel & Collecting Terrell claimed the board’s to the IDA in Hardee County. lion to expand the original decision failed to properly dis- Its existing 129-acre Com- 129-acre park once it was built SHELL-SHAPED WATCH A shell-shaped cranberry $20. close ex-parte communica- merce Park, which is the out. HOLDER glass watch holder with enam- tions, the rezone request failed northern border of the planned Bill Lambert, executive di- Shell-shaped decorative ob- eled decorations was auctioned CURRENT PRICES to meet the essential require- expansion, was the only other rector of the IDA, said there is jects were very popular during recently. The almost egg- Calendar, 1941, Bensing ments of law and the Board of parcel with that zoning classi- only one uncommitted lot of the 19th century. There were shaped glass was held in a gilt Bros. and Denney, pin-up girl, County Commissioners and fication. the original 22-parcel park. trinket boxes covered in tiny metal frame with leaves, flow- bathing beauty, brunette in applicant Hardee County In- Opponents of the zoning He plans on waiting for the shells, counter bells made with ers and a bird finial. The un- black swimsuit, cardboard dustrial Development Author- change did not think the end 30-day appeal window to several mother-of-pearl shells usual piece, probably litho, Earl Moran, 10 x 5 ity failed to introduce uses would be compatible with close before beginning expan- put together into a container, or American, sold for $708 at a inches, $15. competent and substantial ev- the surrounding area, which sion work, which will start nautilus shells used as part of Conestoga auction in Pennsyl- Serving dish, dachshund dog idence supporting the find- includes homes and Hilltop with extending the road onto cleverly shaped lamps that held vania. It was lined with padded shape, 2 hot dog trays with ings. Elementary and Hardee Junior the new site toward the end of a special light bulb. Some large fabric to protect the watch. A "mustard and relish" condi- Jacobsen found the rezon- High School to the east. this year or early 2019. conch shells were kept whole pocket watch kept in a holder ment sections, 1950s, 7 x 10 ing “was shown to be consis- Any potentially dangerous Lambert said he was glad as decorations, often with the on a table near the bed served inches, set of 3, $60. tent with the county’s uses in the park will require the issue was hopefully finally addition of a cameo carved into as a bedroom clock. Eye exam chart, wooden Comprehensive Plan based on additional review and permit- resolved, and he is ready to part of the shell. Glassmakers *** plaque, two-sided, black metal competent, substantial evi- ting from the Planning & Zon- move forward with develop- adapted the shell shape to their Q: My mother gave me a frame, E.B. Meyrowitz Surgi- dence,” and denied Terrell’s ing Board and the County ing the rest of the park. medium, and during the late small box, 6 1/2 by 3 3/4 by 1 cal Instruments Co., 1935, 8 x 1800s, many "shells" were 1/4 inches, with five small 6 inches, $375. made of colored glass that was dolls inside. Each doll is 3 1/2 Patio chair, flying saucer- decorated with enamel paint or inches tall. It says on the top shaped, rattan sphere on iron Notices held in elaborate metal frames. of the box "Best Maid Quin- frame, flared legs, vinyl seat tuplets," "No. 63077" and cushions, Ritts Tropitan, c. "Made in Japan." Is this of 1945, 30 x 28 inches, pair, any value? $1,350. A: The Dionne quintuplets, TIP: Decorators say you Yvonne, Annette, Cecile, Emi- should think in threes. Acces- INVITATION TO BID FOR BUILDING DEMOLITION SERVICES lie and Marie, were born in sories on a table look best Proposals for the demolition of a structure located at 4709 N. Central Ave., Bowling Canada on May 28, 1934. They when grouped in odd numbers. Green, FL will be received by the City of Bowling Green at the Office of the City Clerk, were the first quintuplets to Send for a FREE sample 104 E. Main St., Bowling Green, Florida 33834, until Monday, July 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. survive infancy. When they issue of our 12-page, color-il- at which time they will be opened and read aloud. Any proposals received after the were four months old, they be- lustrated monthly newsletter, designated closing time will be returned unopened. came wards of the Canadian "Kovels on Antiques and Col- government and were put lectibles," filled with prices, Five (5) copies of the proposal shall be submitted in sealed envelopes/packages ad- under the guardianship of Dr. news, information and photos, dressed to Carmen Silva, City Clerk, City of Bowling Green, FL, and marked BUILDING Dafoe, the doctor who deliv- plus major sale reports and DEMOLITION SERVICES. Information for use in preparing proposals may be obtained ered them. The girls lived in opinions about the world of from the City of Bowling Green Website at http://bowlinggreenfl.org/ or from the City the Dafoe nursery, where they collecting. It's a must for all Clerk's Office, telephone (863) 375-2255. became a major tourist attrac- collectors. Write Kovels, P.O. tion. They returned to live with Box 292758, Kettering, OH The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any their family in 1943. Thou- 45429-8758, or call 800-829- technicalities or irregularities therein. The City further reserves the right to award the sands of special dolls and sou- 9158. contract to the bidder whose bid is considered responsive and most advantageous venirs were made picturing the For more collecting news, tips This unusual watch holder, 11 quints at different ages. An- and resources, visit www.Ko- to the City, all factors being considered. Proposers may not withdraw their proposal inches high, sold for over $700. It for a period of thirty (30) days from the date set for the opening thereof. nette and Cecile are still alive. vels.com 6:21c had minor wear and unusual color. The value of your dolls is about (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ______There will be TWO joint meetings of the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BOARD of COUNTY COMMISSIONERS and the PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT To consider a Mining Major Special Exception application, a Master Mining and Reclamation Plan application and an Initial Mining Unit IN AND FOR Application filed by Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC. for the HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA Proposed Ona Mine Amendments to the existing Fort Green Southern Reserves Mine and the Fort Green and Payne Creek Mine Extension will also be considered CASE NO. 252018DR000225 Flora Gaspar Alonso, Monday, July 9, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. and Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 3:00 P.M Petitioner,

or as soon thereafter at the Hardee County Board of County Commission Chambers, Room 102, Courthouse Annex, 412 West Orange Street, and Wauchula, Florida Copies of the documents relating to these reports are available for public inspection during regular office hours at office of the Hardee County Arnoldo Ruiz Martinez, Respondent, Mining Coordinator, 220 South Ninth Avenue, Wauchula, Florida, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. All inter- ______/ ested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering its decision the Board shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Al- though minutes of the Public Hearing will be recorded, anyone wishing to appeal any decision made at the public hearings will need to ensure a NOTICE OF ACTION verbatim record of the proceedings is made by a court reporter. Petition to determine paternity This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Manager’s Office To: Arnoldo Ruiz Martinez, 224 at least two (2) working days prior to the public hearing. Morales Rd., Wauchula FL 33873. Russell Melendy, Chairman Board of County Commissioners YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac- tion for paternity has been filed against you and that you are re- quired to serve a copy of your written defenses if any to it on Flora Gaspar Alonso, whose ad- dress is 1594 Old Bradenton Rd., Wauchula, FL 33873 on or before July 31, 2018, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Hardee Co. Clerk of Court P.O. Drawer 1749 Wauchula, FL 33873 before serv- ice on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Cir- cuit Court’s office. You may re- view these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of Cir- cuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mail- ing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Fam- ily Law Form 12.915.) Future pa- pers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk’s office.

Warning: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic dis- closure of documents and infor- mation. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of plead- ings.

Dated: June 8, 2018

Victoria L. Rogers, Clerk of the Circuit Court

By: J. Wingo Deputy Clerk 6:21c ______6:14-7:5p June 21, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B3 SFSC Graduates 22 Law Enforcement Officers Peavy’s Ponderings Twenty graduates of South taken before you, take it with and understanding when we ficers. Florida State College’s Basic pride. Remember, the badge are not at home make this ca- The Correction to Law En- By Jonell Peavy Law Enforcement Academy says who hired you. Your reer just a little less stressful. forcement Crossover occupa- Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas and two graduates of the nameplate says who raised Know that they are doing this tional certificate program Crossover Academy were rec- you. Make sure in all you do, to make a difference in your trains currently employed cor- ognized last Thursday at a cer- you never disgrace either of community, so that you and rections officers to become emony on the Highlands them.” your children can have a better law enforcement officers in Since school has been out I have kept the great-grands quite Campus. And, he advised, “If you and safe life.” Florida. Upon successful com- a bit. I try to limit their time in front of the TV by giving them Hardee County’s graduates find yourself down or SFSC’s Basic Law Enforce- pletion of the program, gradu- other things to do. When they do watch TV they like to watch were Adrian Bruno-Perez, stressed, just remember these ment occupational certificate ates are eligible to take the the animal shows and the learning shows. John P. Martinez and Pablo Bible passages, Matthew 5:9 program trains students to be- state certification examination They love cartoons, but the cartoons they show nowadays Mier. and Psalms 82:3-4.” come law enforcement offi- to become certified law en- are nothing like the cartoons our children used to watch on Sat- Keynote speaker Dep. Jacob To the families of the grad- cers in Florida. By forcement officers. urday mornings. Riley of the Highlands County uates, Riley said, “Long 12- successfully completing the For more information about I can remember when my children were small and coming Sheriff’s Office told the new hour shifts, holidays, missed program, graduates are eligi- either of these programs, visit to my mother-in-law's for lunch and when I walked through the officers, “When you get hired birthdays and the occasional ble to take the state certifica- southflorida.edu or call front door hearing laughter coming from the living room. and raise your right hand to hurricane can bring stress on tion examination to become SFSC’s Criminal Justice She kept the children for us while my husband and I were take that oath many have us as a whole. Love, support certified law enforcement of- Academy at (863) 784-7285. at work. I don't know who enjoyed the cartoons more, the kids or my father-in-law. He would watch them even when the kids weren't there. There is such a big difference between the cartoons of today and the ones our kids watched as they were growing up. There was Bugs Bunny and Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Porky Pig, and the Road Runner. There was Tweety Bird trying to out-smart Sylvester the cat. We didn't have to monitor them when they were watching those cartoons, but the cartoons they show today in my opinion are not appropriate for children to watch. The movies they have on TV expose children to foul lan- guage and violence, so you need to make sure the movies you watch are family-friendly. I don't watch much TV, but when the kids are here and watch a movie I make sure it is one that the kids and I can enjoy without worrying about what they are being exposed to. I guess I'm just being a typical parent and grandparent. I worry about all children and what they are exposed to on a daily basis when they are away from their homes. Editor’s Note: Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be reached at 863-453-3589.

COURTESY PHOTO Shown at the ceremony last week are (front, from left) Austin Velasquez, Darlene Young, Pablo Mier, Austin Notices Springer, Luke Schmidt, Marcos Santiago, Michael G. Cauley, Christopher Baty, Joaquim Mustapha, Dylan Staub and Jason Cohen; (back) Adrian Bruno-Perez, Alex Hipple, Christopher Berish, Lee R. Westman, Emily Beck, Jose A. Garcia, John P. Martinez, Manuel Resendiz, Tyler Avery, Steven Gilliard and William M. Jones.

______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Final Judgment was awarded on ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT June 4, 2018 in Civil Case No. INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS IN AND FOR 25-2017-CA-000247, of the Cir- FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA cuit Court of the TENTH Judicial OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY Circuit in and for Hardee OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF ATTENTION: CASE NO.: 25-2017-CA-000247 County, Florida, wherein, WILM- THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A INGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCI- CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER Hardee County Disposal Customers: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND ETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF THE SALE. SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN OF STANWICH MORTGAGE TRUST A is the Plaintiff, and WITNESS my hand and the seal Due to the LOAN TRUST A, PAUL SALINAS; LETICIA PALA- of the court on June 5, 2018. Plaintiff, CIOS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE VICTORIA L. ROGERS, FOURTH OF JULY vs. SERVICE; UNKNOWN TENANT I Clerk of the Court N/K/A ISAIAH PALACIOS are holiday on PAUL SALINAS; LETICIA Defendants. Connie Coker PALACIOS; THE UNITED Deputy Clerk th STATES OF AMERICA The Clerk of the Court, Victoria Wednesday, July 4 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; L. Rogers will sell to the highest IMPORTANT UNKNOWN TENANT I; bidder for cash outside Room UNKNOWN TENANT II; and any 202 at 417 West Main Street, AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- there will be no service on this day. unknown heirs, devisees, Wauchula, FL 33873 on June 27, TIES ACT: If you are a person Garbage collection will resume grantees, creditors, and other 2018 at 11:00 AM the following with a disability who needs any unknown persons or unknown described real property as set accommodation in order to par- on the next scheduled pick up day. spouses claiming by, through forth in said Final Judgment, to ticipate in this proceeding, you and under any of the above wit: are entitled, at no cost to you, to Defendant, the provision of certain assis- Defendant(s). LOT 6 AND 7, BLOCK 37, tance. Please contact the Office REMINDER TO ALL CUSTOMERS: ______/ OF THE ORIGINAL SUR- of the Court Administrator, 255 VEY TO THE CITY OF N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, All garbage should be out by 7am each morning, as route pick-up times NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BOWLING GREEN, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at are subject to change due to holidays, weather and other circumstances. SALE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA, AS PER PLAT least 7 days before your sched- ALL CUSTOMERS please be advised that if you have CANS LARGER CHAPTER 45 BOOK 4, PAGE 21, PUB- uled court appearance, or imme- LIC RECORDS OF diately upon receiving this THAN 32 GALLONS, ALL WASTE MUST BE CONTAINED IN GARBAGE BAGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN HARDEE COUNTY, notification if the time before the as our helpers can not lift these larger size cans. THANK YOU in advance that sale will be made pursuant FLORIDA. scheduled appearance is less for your cooperation and consideration for the safety of our employees. to an Order of Final Judgment. than 7 days; if you are hearing or Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm voice impaired, call 711. 6:21c

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______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BEGIN AT THE SOUTH- THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT EAST CORNER OF THE IN AND FOR SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP CASE NO.: 252017CA000441 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FLORIDA, AND RUN FINANCE, INC., WEST 196 FEET TO THE Plaintiff(s), POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 135 vs. FEET; THENCE WEST 80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH CARRIE H. FINE A/K/A CARRIE 135 FEET; THENCE EAST HELEN FINA; THE UNKNOWN 80 FEET TO THE POINT SPOUSE OF CARRIE H. FINE OF BEGINNING. A/K/A CARRIE HELEN FINA; TOGETHER WITH THAT Defendant(s). CERTAIN 2006 MANU- ______/ FACTURED HOME, I.D. NO. WHC014914GA, NOTICE OF TITLE NO. 95622513, RP FORECLOSURE SALE DECAL NO. 12659938 COMMONLY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN KNOWN AS 1011 STEVE THAT, pursuant to Plaintiff's ROBERTS SPECIAL, Final Judgment of Foreclosure ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL entered on June 4, 2018, in the 33890 above-captioned action, the Clerk of Court will sell to the Any person claiming an inter- highest and best bidder for cash est in the surplus from the sale, in the second floor hallway out- if any, other than the property side of Room 202 of the Hardee owner as of the date of the lis County Courthouse, 417 West pendens, must file a claim within Main Street, Wauchula, Florida sixty (60) days after the sale. 33873 in accordance with Chap- ter 45, Florida Statutes on the 27 AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- day of June, 2018 at 11:00 AM TIES ACT. If you are a person on the following described prop- with a disability who needs any erty as set forth in said Final accommodation in order to par- Judgment of Foreclosure or ticipate in this proceeding, you order, to wit: are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assis- BEGIN AT THE SOUTH- tance. Please contact the Office EAST CORNER OF THE of the Court Administrator, 255 SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF least 7 days before your sched- SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP uled court appearance, or imme- 34 SOUTH, RANGE 25 diately upon receiving this EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, notification if the time before the FLORIDA, AND RUN scheduled appearance is less WEST 127 FEET TO THE than 7 days; if you are hearing or POINT OF BEGINNING; voice impaired, call 711. THENCE NORTH 135 FEET; THENCE WEST 69 FEET; THENCE SOUTH VICTORIA L. ROGERS, 135 FEET; THENCE EAST Clerk of the Circuit Court 69 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. By: Connie Coker Deputy Clerk AND ______6:14,21c 6:21c B4 The Herald-Advocate, June 21, 2018 Hardee Natives Kale, Sue Brooks Wilson Wins Albritton Proud of Grandson John Olerud Award By JIM KELLY walks in 55 innings. He batted the wind blowing slightly in. Of The Herald-Advocate .307 with three homeruns and The drive would have been a LUBBOCK, Texas – Brooks Wilson had the as every day players and pitchers each year, Brooks Wilson, 22, is 6-3 33 RBIs. homerun if hit 15 yards to ei- chance to take his game to the next level after with their only focus on helping their team win and 210 pounds. The Atlanta Brooks won the John Olerud ther side, said Kale. "But, his junior season when the Texas Rangers in any way possible. Braves selected him in the sev- Award as the best two-way that's baseball." drafted him in the 24th round of the 2017 "I had a lot of fun this year playing both enth round of the 2018 Major player (hitting and pitching) in His "strikeout pitch" is a Major League Baseball First-Year Player ways, but I am most proud that I was able to League Baseball Draft and Division 1 College Baseball. splitter. He also throws a slider Draft. help my team enjoy the best season in our pro- project him as a relief pitcher, His record for the Hatters to go with a curve and fastball Instead, Wilson decided to take his game to gram's long history." perhaps playing at the Major this year was 6-0. Five differ- which can reach 93-94 mph, another level in a different way. Passing on A two-time captain for the Hatters, Wilson League level by 2020. ent baseball polls had him first said Kale. playing at the professional level for one more had a solid junior season to establish himself He is the grandson of two team All-American. His sign- As a senior at Lakeland year, Wilson returned to Stetson for his senior as one of the nation's leading pitchers going Hardee County natives, Kale ing bonus with the Atlanta Christian in 2014 he batted season. But in doing so, there was a plan to into 2018. But he stepped up his game as a sen- Albritton and his wife Sue Braves was $219,100. .493 and as a pitcher led Polk make him into as effective a hitter as he had ior and brought his team along with him. Pepper Albritton. His parents He is now in the Rookie County with 104 strikeouts been a pitcher. He recorded just 16 at-bats as a junior but are Mike and Tracy Wilson. League for three months in with a 1.02 ERA, reported Roy That plan resulted in Wilson becoming not showed his offensive skills this year by hitting All live in Lakeland. Brooks' Danville, Va. The Braves Fuoco of the Lakeland Ledger only one of the Hatters' top hitters but also one .299 in 53 games, racking up three home runs sister Zoe made all-state in made him get a shave and cut on June 6. He helped lead the of the top closers in college baseball. His 20 and 35 RBI. It was on the mound, however, fast-pitch softball and soccer. off his long hair. Vikings to three straight dis- saves marks only the 25th time in NCAA his- where he had his biggest impact in helping The siblings went to high In 2018 Stetson finished trict titles. He also played bas- tory a pitcher has recorded 20 saves in a sea- lead Stetson to the ASUN championship and school at Lakeland Christian. with a 47-13 record and ad- ketball at LCS and was the son, and his efforts helped lead Stetson to the its first time to host an NCAA regional at Tracy has been a vice presi- vanced the farthest in Stetson team's leading scorer. first Super Regional in program history. It also Melching Field at Conrad Park. dent of the Marriott Corpora- history, winning the regional Kale, 76, played baseball made Wilson a first-team All-American and a Wilson finished his senior campaign with a tion (International with a 3-0 record. Other re- and basketball at Hardee High seventh-round selection in the 2018 draft by 6-0 record and 2.08 ERA to go with the 20 Timesharing) for the past 20 gional teams were Oklahoma School. He is retired after 35 the Atlanta Braves. saves. In 32 appearances, he struck out 69 bat- years, working for the com- State, Hartford College and years in real estate and as an That dedication and effort epitomize what it ters and walked just 19 while giving up 40 hits pany for 33 years. University of South Florida. auctioneer. His son Keith runs means to be a two-way player, and it's why in 56.1 innings. Teams hit a minuscule .193 off "Sue and I saw most of his The regional was hosted by the investment firm Allen & Wilson is the 2018 winner of the John Olerud of Wilson. games at Stetson these past Stetson in Deland. Wilson was Company in Lakeland. The Two-Way Player of the Year Award, presented In addition to the John Olerud Award, Wil- four years, including away the regional tournament Most company manages over $2 bil- by the College Baseball Foundation. son was also named first-team All-America by games. I have followed him Valuable Player. lion in assets, in three offices. "Between his six victories and 20 saves, Perfect Game, the National Collegiate Baseball since he showed a lot of prom- The Hatters lost both games In 1959 the HHS Wildcats Brooks Wilson affected the outcome of almost Writers Association, D1Baseball.com, Colle- ise at age 9 or 10. The first to host North Carolina in the won the Southwest Florida half of Stetson's games, and that's just his im- giate Baseball Newspaper and Baseball Amer- three years at Stetson he was a super regionals as the Tar Conference at home against pact on the mound," said George Watson, ica, and was named the Atlantic Sun starting pitcher and did not bat. Heels advanced to the College Dade City Pasco, 6-4. Pat chairman of the John Olerud Two-Way Player Conference Player of the Year and first-team His senior year he was the des- World Series. Counts hit a homerun in the of the Year Award selection committee. All-ASUN. Wilson was also selected as the ignated hitter and the closing In the second game at North fifth inning to tie the game 3- "But beyond the statistics, when Brooks de- Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Deland relief pitcher. As a closer he Carolina the Hatters trailed 7- 3. Tied at 3 in the top of the cided to come back for his senior year and Regional. saved 20 games out of 20 op- 5 and loaded the bases with ninth inning the Pirate pitcher committed himself to being a well-rounded Wilson also was named a finalist for the Sen- portunities," said Kale. two out. Wilson hit the ball intentionally walked Dewey player, that exemplifies the dedication we look ior CLASS Award, which honors student-ath- Wilson in 2018 had a 2.13 about 400 feet to the center Terrell to bring up third base- for in a John Olerud Award winner. We are letes in four areas – community, classroom, ERA, 68 strikeouts and 16 field wall for the final out, with man Kale Albritton. honored to have Brooks represent this award character and competition, and for the Wildcat head coach Dun- and look forward to what the future holds for NCBWA's Stopper of the Year Award. Both of ning Terrell, known for never him." those awards will be announced this week in using bad language, told Kale The award is named for the former Washing- Omaha. while Dewey was being ton State University standout who achieved For more information on the Olerud Award walked, "You know, if they success both as a first baseman and left-handed of the College Baseball Foundation, visit walked someone to get to me, pitcher during the late 1980s and who was in- www.collegebaseballhall.org. I'd be pissed off." Kale hit a ducted into the National College Baseball Hall three-run homer over the left of Fame in 2007. The award will be presented Past winners: field fence. by the College Baseball Foundation later this 2017: Brendan McKay - Louisville The winning pitcher was year. 2016: Brendan McKay - Louisville Charles Abbott in relief for "It is a huge honor to be named the 2018 2015: Brendan McKay - Louisville Wendell Roberts. Lance John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year," 2014: A.J. Reed - Kentucky Lanier pitched the ninth in- Wilson said. "I want to thank the College Base- 2013: Marco Gonzales - Gonzaga ning, allowing one run. ball Foundation for choosing me for this 2012: Brian Johnson - Florida The 1959 Wildcats included award. There are a tremendous number of col- 2011: Danny Hultzen - Virginia Marvin Metheny, Butch Cot- lege players across the country who compete 2010: Mike McGee - Florida State ney, Earl Crawley, Jimmy Lowe, Pat Counts, Larry Hiers, Jim Anderson, Kale Albritton, Frankie Albritton, Wendell Cotton, Alonzo Whitehead, Colin Cooper, and pitchers Charles Abbott, Wen- dell Roberts, Dewey Terrell and Lance Lanier. Dunning Terrell, a noted basketball coach, became head coach of the baseball team for 1959, succeeding Chick Pollock. Named to the All Southwest Florida Conference team were catcher Crawley, shortstop Counts, pitcher Terrell, and COURTESY PHOTOS outfielders Frankie Albritton Hardee Wildcat Kale Albritton in 1960. and Wendell Cotton.

COURTESY GRAPHIC Brooks Wilson

The Herald-Advocate Printers & Publishers Come get your subscription to The Herald-Advocate. Serving Hardee County since 1941. Call (863) 773-3255 today! Albritton Family picture taken in 2004. From left in front row are Zoe and Brooks. In back row are parents Mike and Tracy and grandparents Sue and Kale.

Political Deadline for July 5 Issue Friday June 29 2 pm ★★★★★★★★★★★★ 6:14-28nc June 21, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B5 – HARDEE LIVING – BANNER DAY! HELP CELEBRATE NO. 106 Gardner Baptist Church Hosts Seminar On Forgiveness Judith Doctor, MSW, RN, will present a seminar entitled “What Biblical Forgiveness Is and Is Not” on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Gardner Baptist Church. The seminar describes the biblical process of forgiving from the heart, emphasizing that forgiveness does not mean reconciliation. Numerous studies prove the healing power of forgiveness, Doctor says. Identifying, nam- ing and then forgiving your of- fenders leads to better Doctor relationships, healing of painful memories and a lighter well-being, and relationships load on the immune system, with others. she notes. But, she adds, forgiving Doctor recently published a from the heart frees you from how-to book on forgiveness, “I the past so you can move for- Forgive You: How Heart- ward in life. Based Forgiveness Sets You A Christian mentor and Free.” It provides an under- speaker who resides in Arca- COURTESY PHOTO standing of how the blood of dia, Doctor has helped many Dr. Elver Hodges of Wauchula will be celebrating his Jesus enables Christians to for- people in the United States and 106th birthday on July 29, from 2- 4 p.m. at First Untied give even their worst offend- Europe. She can be heard on Methodist Church fellowship Hall in Wauchula. Family ers. her live Radio Horeb program and friends are hoping the community will help honor Doctor says maintaining a in Europe and is the author of him and put the date on their calendars, said daughter record of wrongs and carrying two books and a blog. Margaret Hodges Blanco. His actual birthday is Aug. 2, grudges take a toll on physical Gardner Baptist Church is at but the party is set for July 29. health, emotional and mental 8660 U.S. 17 S. Heartland Youth Fellowship Nominations Sought For Meeting Set For June 29 Ag Woman Of The Year Maranatha Baptist Church ipating churches’ campuses. Nominations for the 2018 ida.com. of Hardee County will host the The fellowship’s mission is “Woman of the Year in Agri- Nominations may also be monthly meeting of the Heart- to provide Christ-honoring fel- culture” award are now being sent via mail or fax to Director land Youth Fellowship on Fri- lowship and fun along with accepted by Florida Commis- of External Affairs Clay Hol- day, June 29. sound Bible preaching and a sioner of Agriculture Adam H. lis. Send completed nomina- The program will run from 7 means of outreach to their Putnam. tion forms by mail to the to 9 p.m., and is free. unchurched friends. The award recognizes Florida Department of Agri- All area youth entering Maranatha Baptist Church is women in all areas of the in- culture & Consumer Services, grades 7 through 12 are invited located at 2465 Oxendine dustry who have made out- Plaza Level 10, The Capitol, to attend. Road, off Steve Roberts Spe- standing contributions to 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahas- There will be lots of fun, cial about four miles east of Florida agriculture. see, FL 32399-0800; or by fax food and fellowship followed Zolfo Springs. Transportation The deadline for submitting to (850) 617-7744. by a challenging Bible mes- will be provided for some nominations is July 31. More information about the sage delivered by a young areas via the church bus. Nominations may be made “Woman of the Year in Bible-college student evangel- Call Pastor Charlie Scott at electronically by accessing the Agriculture” award and past ist. (863) 832-7829 regarding application located on the award winners can be found Heartland Youth Fellowship transportation or further infor- Woman of the Year in Agricul- at the above-referenced web- is a group of several independ- mation. ture page at freshfromflor- site. ent Baptist churches located in Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands and Okeechobee counties. Meetings are held monthly, typically on the last Friday, Fort Green News and are held at different partic- By Rilla Cooper 773-6710 COURTESY PHOTO James Brewer of Wauchula traveled back to his home- town of Double Springs, Ala., for Memorial Day to view Greetings from Fort Green! his brother was too young to cancer she fought for some a banner honoring his wartime military service. Placed Local Residents I hope everyone had a nice make that final journey. time, Jessica Gill Ruiz had on a pole in front of the Winston County Court House, Father’s Day as Sherman did. Death comes when you do more ankle surgery, and my the banner depicts Brewer during his years in the U.S. Graduate From We met his son and wife and not expect it and everyone great-grandson, Gavin, had Army. Brewer served in the 82nd Air Borne Division Gulf Coast U her dad in Sebring for supper. should know they will meet surgery. Please pray for all from 1952 to 1954, during the Korean War. Families of The only problem was you their maker someday. I saw these and others you may veterans can purchase the banners, and the town Florida Gulf Coast Univer- could not make reservations what I considered a miracle know about and we do not. hangs them up every May and November, in honor of sity recently graduated two unless you had a big party and last week. The mail lady rang Everyone was glad to see Memorial Day and Veterans Day. students who are residents of we only had five. There was an the doorbell to ask me if I Connie Coker at church last Hardee County. hour’s wait, and the sun was knew who owned the cows in Sunday with her granddaugh- Ruth Erekson of Bowling extremely hot and there was no the pasture in front of our ter, Addie. Addie says she Green earned a Bachelor of room in the lobby. It was better home. I did, but did not know loves Tennessee! Also, Jes- Arts degree from the College sitting in the AC. the telephone number and sica’s daughter was with Con- of Arts & Sciences. Our church always gives a Sherman was mowing the nie. She is staying with her Mishella Lukawski of Ona small gift to the fathers. This Methodist Cemetery. A calf grandmother, Joyce Coker, earned a Bachelor of Science year our Oldest Father was had just been born and evi- while Jessica recovers from degree from the Lutgert Col- James Williamson. His wife, dently could not stand. The surgery. Connie said the girls lege of Business. Mabel, did not attend as she buzzards had already circled would have a play day! Florida Gulf Coast Univer- was sick but his daughter was and were on the ground. The Congratulations to the high sity is located in Fort Myers with him. mama cow would chase them school swim teams. There was and is part of the 12-campus Our church had been with- away but more would come. a photo of the ones who at- state university system. out a bulletin since the pastor Sherman called Colon and tended swim camp, and I be- It is accredited by the Com- left but finally Shaun Casey he got there just as I pulled lieve they are serious about mission on Colleges of the stepped up to the plate and we into the driveway. I backed up winning medals this coming Southern Association of Col- had a bulletin last Sunday for and he climbed the fence, year. One of the girls, Abby leges & Schools to award 56 the first time. It was just as picked up that baby calf, she Duke, attends our church. different types of bachelor's, good as before and was great stood for a few minutes and There was a good photo of 25 different master's and three to have it. Shaun can do any- then she and her mama started the Eason family celebrating types of doctoral degrees, and thing on a computer. off in the pasture! Colon said their 62nd wedding anniver- 11 varying certificates. Our sincere sympathy is ex- he hoped they were heading sary at a local restaurant. I For more information, call tended to the family of Mike for the shade trees. It was would never have recognized Get your junk to the curb the university at (888) 889- Miller. His brother, Ernest, at- miraculous to me as the buz- Johnny if I had met him on the 1095 or visit its website at tends our church with his wife. zards had gotten close enough street! A little older than when and it will disappear fgcu.edu. Ernest was very upset and said to try and peck the little calf. I I last saw him and a big beard! yelled at them and blew the I decided Jeff favors his mama compliments of the horn, but they were not too and Johnny his dad, but they Spouse Abuse Crisis Line afraid of me! are all good friends. When we Happy birthday wishes to first moved to Wauchula in my good friend, Mary Wilson. 1964 we lived next door to the City of 1 (800) 500-1119 The paper date is the same as Eason family and, of course, her birthday! Her daughter was the boys were young then! and is a good friend, but I also There will be a meeting on Bowling enjoy talking with Mary. June June 28 at Hardee Lakes Park Stephanie Gugle Computer Tech 18 was my younger brother’s from 5:30 to 7 for people to (863) 781-9720 birthday but he made his final ask questions about the forth- IN HOME SERVICE [email protected] journey when he was 62. He coming Ona Mine Permit. This Green would have turned 79 if he had is called a community meet- www.GuglesComputerServices.com soc6:21c not passed. As I have men- ing, but they also said they tioned before, you always re- were going to advertise in the member your loved ones on paper. If you have questions, Wednesday their special day. now is the time to ask. There were a lot of sick There are plenty of ear trees mentioned at church last growing in the ditch on July 11, 2018 Wednesday night: Chuck Best Hendry Road. If anyone had open heart surgery, Jack should want one, just dig it up, Ultimate Hair & Nail Design Eason did good with surgery or that is my opinion! I would Residential Only 107 S. 9th Ave. • Wauchula but was getting a pacemaker not think the county would on Thursday, Edith Bassett is care. You just have to look out No Paint, Chemicals or Other back in the hospital after a new for the yellow flies. 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6/21/2018 6/16/2018 6/18/2018 6/20/2018 Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Take Hunter-Safety Class Rise: 6:32 AM Rise: 6:31 AM Rise: 6:31 AM Rise: 6:32 AM Set: 8:25 PM Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:25 PM “Hunting teaches patience hunting license that allows lic school requirements for them to legally hunt alone. Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length while fostering one of the clos- taking an online course and a 13 hrs. 53 mins. 13 hrs. 53 mins. 13 hrs. 53 mins. 13 hrs. 53 mins. est relationships we can have If you’re a youngster and al- physical education course. with the natural world around ready into hunting, I suggest Registrations for these in- Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Rise: 2:41 PM Rise: 9:31 AM Rise: 11:42 AM Rise: 1:44 PM us,” said University of Florida you go ahead and take the structor-led courses are lim- Set: 2:13 AM Set: 11:23 PM Set: 12:11 AM Set: 1:36 AM rising sophomore Hanna class before you turn 16. And, ited. Those who are interested Overhead: 8:49 PM Overhead: 4:30 PM Overhead: 6:22 PM Overhead: 8:02 PM Underfoot: 8:26 AM Underfoot: 3:59 AM Underfoot: 5:56 AM Underfoot: 7:38 AM Hodges. “Hunting also con- tributes to conservation.” Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Hodges loves hunting for 63% Waxing Gibbous 12% Waxing Crescent 30% Waxing Crescent 50% First Quarter deer and turkeys with her fam- Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times ily and boyfriend, and enjoys 8:26 AM - 10:26 AM 3:59 AM - 5:59 AM 5:56 AM - 7:56 AM 7:38 AM - 9:38 AM 8:49 PM - 10:49 PM 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 6:22 PM - 8:22 PM 8:02 PM - 10:02 PM introducing new people to hunting and taking youth on Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times their first hunting trips. How- 2:13 AM - 3:13 AM 9:31 AM - 10:31 AM 12:11 AM - 1:11 AM 1:36 AM - 2:36 AM 2:41 PM - 3:41 PM 11:23 PM - 12:23 AM 11:42 AM - 12:42 PM 1:44 PM - 2:44 PM ever, that hasn’t always been the case for Hodges. you can purchase your very can find out more at the web- Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction first hunting license that’s Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing As a young girl growing up site listed above. Average Average Average Average in a family that enjoys the out- good until your 17th birthday. doors, Hodges spent many Even if you were born be- Skills Day Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 weekends fishing, boating, fore June 1, 1975, and are ex- A popular option for com- kayaking and hiking. But, she empt from having to take the pleting the hunter-safety train- 6/15/2018 6/17/2018 6/19/2018 6/21/2018 class, it’s still a good idea be- Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data admits she was intimidated by ing is to take online training Rise: 6:31 AM Rise: 6:31 AM Rise: 6:31 AM Rise: 6:32 AM some of the elements of hunt- cause you’ll learn so much. and a skills day. The online Set: 8:23 PM Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:25 PM ing. The FWC encourages begin- course is designed to help new Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length Hodges credits her father ning hunters to do so. hunters of all ages learn how to 13 hrs. 52 mins. 13 hrs. 53 mins. 13 hrs. 53 mins. 13 hrs. 53 mins. and the hunter-safety class she And even the most experi- be safe and responsible enced hunters will learn some- Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data took at age 10 for giving her hunters. Rise: 8:25 AM Rise: 10:37 AM Rise: 12:44 PM Rise: 2:41 PM the knowledge and confidence thing new, too, which will help Before you begin the online Set: 10:27 PM Set: --:-- Set: 12:55 AM Set: 2:13 AM to safely develop what became them become even better training, you’ll need to register Overhead: 3:28 PM Overhead: 5:28 PM Overhead: 7:14 PM Overhead: 8:49 PM Underfoot: 2:57 AM Underfoot: 4:59 AM Underfoot: 6:48 AM Underfoot: 8:26 AM her greatest passion. hunters or mentors. to attend a skills day. “My dad first introduced me You can register for a Skills days are led by a Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase hunter-safety class by going to 5% Waxing Crescent 20% Waxing Crescent 41% Waxing Crescent 63% Waxing Gibbous to target shooting and hunting; corps of volunteer hunter- he was a great coach,” she MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or safety instructors who give Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times said. “He actually introduced by contacting your nearest you the opportunity to demon- 2:57 AM - 4:57 AM 4:59 AM - 6:59 AM 6:48 AM - 8:48 AM 8:26 AM - 10:26 AM 3:28 PM - 5:28 PM 5:28 PM - 7:28 PM 7:14 PM - 9:14 PM 8:49 PM - 10:49 PM my mom and brothers, too, FWC regional office. strate the skills you learned in and now hunting is a family af- the online course. Skills day Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Virtual School 8:25 AM - 9:25 AM --:-- - --:-- 12:55 AM - 1:55 AM 2:13 AM - 3:13 AM fair.” takes about five hours to com- 10:27 PM - 11:27 PM 10:37 AM - 11:37 AM 12:44 PM - 1:44 PM 2:41 PM - 3:41 PM Growing up in a hunting Florida also offers a virtual plete, and includes time on a family and attending hunter- school outdoor education shooting range. Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing safety camp had such an effect course. This course, which During skills days, you get Better Average Average Average on Hodges that she is now ma- combines hunting and boating hands-on training and must safety, is free and open to Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone joring in wildlife ecology and demonstrate proper firearm UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 conservation, and hopes one Florida residents ages 12 to 18. and tree-stand safety. day to work in a field that Participants will develop out- In the last hour of the Provided courtesy of solunarforecast.com blends hunting and conserva- door skills and learn about the skills day, you’ll be given a tion. benefits of physical activity standardized test of multiple- If you haven’t completed while using proper safety pro- choice questions. You need to the state’s hunter-safety course cedures for outdoor activities. score 80 percent or higher to Notices requirement, now’s a good By meeting all the require- successfully complete the time to sign up. Many of these ments of the Outdoor Educa- course. classes, offered statewide, fill tion course, students will up fast. receive their Florida Boating The Last Steps People born after May 31, Safety Education ID Card and After you pass the test for INVITATION TO BID 1975, must complete the be eligible to obtain a Florida either course, you’ll be given a BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Florida Fish & Wildlife Con- Hunter Safety Certificate. temporary hunter-safety card. HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA servation Commission’s class They’ll also earn half a credit You’ll receive a permanent Sealed BIDS will be received by the Board of County Commissioners, Hardee before they can buy the type of for high school, and meet pub- card in the mail about four to County, hereinafter referred to as “County”, at: six weeks after the class. Purchasing Office Once the hunter-safety re- 205 Hanchey Road Do You Suspect A Child Is Being Hurt? quirement is met, you can pur- Wauchula, Florida 33873 chase your first Florida until 2:00pm local time, Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at which time they will be pub- CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE hunting license and be ready licly opened by the County Purchasing Director or designee and read aloud. Any BIDS for opening day. received after the time specified will not be accepted. Bids will be opened in the Public Just a couple of things for Works Conference Room, 205 Hanchey Rd, Wauchula, Florida 33873. 1-800-422-4453 parents to remember: The The BIDS shall be based on SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY AT 309 GEORGIA course is designed for ages 12 STREET, WAUCHULA. Bid documents may be obtained from the Hardee County Pur- to 16. If your child is younger chasing Office, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, Florida 33873, or by faxing a request than 18, you must fill out our to (863)773-0322. MEETING NOTICE parental release form and pres- BIDS must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: “SEALED ent it to the instructor at all BID – SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY.” Any envelope received after the time The Insurance Committee will meet Tuesday, July courses. Also, if your child is specified will be refused and will be returned unopened to the originator. 03, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Commission younger than 16, you are re- quired to accompany your Hardee County reserves the right to reject any or all bid(s), waive informalities and Chambers, 412 W. Orange Street, Room 102, /or irregularities, and may postpone the award of the bid for a period of time which child to all classes. shall not extend beyond thirty (30) calendar days. Wauchula, Florida. Register to take a class Russell A. Melendy, Chairman today, ’cause the 2018-19 6:21c For more information, please call the Hardee County hunting season will be here be- fore we know it. Remember, Human Resource Department at 863-773-2161. safe hunting is no accident!

NOTICE TO HARDEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS & POTENTIAL HOMEOWNERS Hardee County announces the availability of $350,000 under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program of the FL Housing Finance Corp. to provide for the County’s 2018/2019 Local Housing Assistance Plan. The Plan focuses on repairs to single-family, owner-occupied dwellings (no mobile homes), and financial assistance to first time home buyers for homes located anywhere within the boundaries of Hardee County (incorporated and unincorporated). 20% of the allocation must service special needs individuals with priorities for developmental disabilities, such as adults requiring independent living services that have a disabling condition, young adults formerly in foster care, a domestic violence survivor, and those receiving disability benefits.

HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM The Housing Rehab program aids with repairs of single-family, owner-occupied dwellings, giving preference to special needs individuals, the elderly and/or physically impaired households whose income is in the low-income range. Mobile homes are ex- cluded. This is not a remodeling program. The Program provides for home modifica- tions and technological enhancements or devices to assist special needs individuals maintain homeownership, to make a house accessible to physically disabled occu- pants, and for the repair of problems such as, but not limited to leaking or sagging roofs, rotted siding, bad plumbing/electrical wiring, heating, doors, etc.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Funds are also allocated to First Time Homebuyers, to aid with closing costs and down payment, whose income is in the low to moderate income range. This assistance is for the purchase of an existing home or towards new construction.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications are available online at hardeecounty.net OR Hardee County Community Development, 412 W. Orange St., Rm. 201, Wauchula, and will be accepted beginning July 23, 2018-June 30, 2019 or until funds are exhausted. For questions, please call Community Development at 863-773-6349.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS ON FILE WILL HAVE PRIORITY OVER NEW APPLICATIONS. PRIORITY WILL CON- TINUE TO BE GIVEN TO ELDERLY AND/OR PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED APPLICANTS, TO INCLUDE THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, THAT MEET THE INCOME GUIDELINES OF THE PROGRAM. 6:21c 6:21c B8 The Herald-Advocate, June 21, 2018 – THE CLASSIFIEDS – ABOUT ... Classifieds Agriculture Help Wanted Help Wanted Lost/Found DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ...... Minimum of $5.00 for up to 10 words. DIESEL INJECTION REPAIR - SOUTH FLORIDA STATE Col- GENERAL OFFICE & CLERICAL HAVE YOU LOST A PET? Con- Each additional word is 25¢. Ads in all Pumps, turbos and injectors. lege STAFF ASSISTANT II, worker, 40 hrs week, $8.50 hr., tact animal control in Bowling Removal and instillation avail- HARDEE CAMPUS (PT) Typical customer service is a priority, Green at 863-375-2255 to see if capitals are 35¢ per word. Headlines are able. 863-381-0538. 2:8-1:17p work schedule: Monday – and this position is the first point we have your cat or dog. We $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $5 Thursday, 4-9:30 p.m. Applica- of contact for visitors. Call Pio- also have pets for adoption. extra. Help Wanted tion deadline: 7/22/18. For re- neer Creek RV Resort to set up 4:16dh/tfc BILLING ...... Ads must be pre-paid. quirements and to apply visit an interview, 863-375-4343. http://sfsc.interviewexchange.co 6:14-7:19c Miscellaneous CLASSIFICATIONS: m. 863-784-7132. EA/EO/VET- HIRING TRUCK DRIVERS, CDL BEN HILL GRIFFIN, INC.- Peace ERAN’S PREF. 6:21-7:19c Class A, laborers 18 or older. Agriculture Mobile Homes River Ranch Has an immediate MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY Mon- M-F, 8-5, mill production man- opening for a ranch hand. Ideal Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm. Must have ager, mechanic skills required. FREE ONE $10 PACKAGE of Appliances Notices candidate must be able to oper- experience and use hand tools 863-735-1361, Florida Fence home and garden growing prod- Automobile Personal ate a tractor with multiple attach- and small power tools. Work- Post Company, 5251 SR64, Ona. uct. Pick up at Hills Auto World ments. Mowing, disking, manship and quality work very 6:7tfc in Bowling Green or Zolfo Boats Pets planting various fields as well as important. Must have high LEARN TO DRIVE A TRUCK! Springs at 3647 Main Street in operating other types of heavy school dipoloma or equivalent Get your Commercial Driver's Li- Zolfo Springs. No strings at- Furniture Plants/Produce farm equipment. Must be able to and have a valid driver’s license. cense today at South Florida tached. 6:21p Guns Real Estate lift 50 pounds. To apply please Speak, read and write in English. State College. Scholarships call 863-635-2251 and ask for Some phone technical support. available to eligible participants. Motorcycles Help Wanted Recreational the H.R dept. or come in person Call Diane 863-767-0155 for ap- 863-784-7033. 3:1-9:20p to the H.R. dept. at 700 S. Scenic pointment 6:21-7:19p Houses Rentals Hwy Frostproof. Please do not LOOKING FOR CERTIFIED CNA & CPR instructors. Need by Au- The attempt to apply at Ranch. We 2012 YAMMAHA V-STAR 1300, gust 1st. 863-529-9783. Herald-Advocate Livestock Rentals, Commercial offer great benefits and salary. Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage 25,000 miles, $5,500. Call 863- 6:14-7:12p Lost & Found Services EOE 6:21c PRINTERS • PUBLISHERS 832-0073. 6:21p FRONT END RECEPTIONIST Telephone (863) 773-3255 Miscellaneous Wanted part to full time front desk, an- www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com swer phone, file, busy office, Notices Motorcycles Yard Sales lots of paper work. Fax Resume to 863-773-6193. 6:21,28c GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC EXTREMLEY RARE OPPORTU- PAY RATE: NITY Buy a 25% ownership of $28,128.45 ($13.52/hr.) - $38,775.38 ($18.64/hr.) highly secret formula to a home and garden product for HARDEE CAR Wanted for the Hardee County Facilities Department. $50,000.00 with prompt returns Bryan Land Services LLC Responsible for general and specialized tasks in the within days. Request details by OMPANY construction, renovation, modification, installation and calling me at 863-445-1638. You (AcrossC From First National Bank) will be greatly and most pleas- Excavating • Grading • Land Clearing repair of buildings, equipment, apparatus and facilities. antly surprised! 6:21p This is skilled maintenance and construction work in PERSONAL PROPERTY OF Buy Here various trades. Graylin Smith, Linda Ennis, Mar- • Two (2) years’ experience in building/repair vel Garcia will be sold by ware- Pay Here 863-263-8250 in one or more trades. houseman’s lien. Said sale will be at B&J Mini-Storage, 210 N. • Must have a High School Diploma or GED. 3rd Ave., Wauchula, Florida at Ona, FL • May be required to possess a valid FloridaClass “B” 10 am, July 10, 2018. 6:14,21p cl6:7-28p

773-6667 cl5:25tfc Commercial Driver's license. PERSONAL PROPERTY OF Ed Complete job description and Application forms posted Schwarts, Raquel Reyna, Mar- on County website @ www.hardeecounty.net. Applica- lane McDonald, Evette Cisneros, Esmerelda Hernandez will be tions accepted in the Human Resources Department @ sold by warehousemans lien. 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873, Phone: (863) Said sale will be at B&J Self- 773-2161. Position is open until filled. Storage, 667 S. 5th Ave., Excellent Benefits including State Retirement. Wauchula, Florida at 11 am, July 10, 2018. 6:14,21p EOE- F/M/V. cl6:21,28c

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Brandi Long Erica Bautista Real Estate Agent Sales Associate 863-990-7256 863-244-1957 I Can Help! [email protected] [email protected] Neck pain Dr. Maria Carlton, DC Back pain Headaches Medicare & Most Sciatica / leg Insurance Accepted hip pain $65,000 $6,250 Shoulder / arm / wrist pain Monday - Friday Muscle pain 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Arthritis Chronic or Saturday and earlier or later Acute pain appointments always Auto injuries available by request. 863-473-4732 1625 Kazen Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 105 South 9th Avenue • (Corner of Main & 9th Avenue) • Wauchula DREAMER'S PARADISE! This 5.5 acre www.CarltonCareChiropractic.com cl6:21c parcel is cleared and ready for your dream home. You will love that you can live in the country but only be minutes from town and shopping. This property is Do you have under 50 employees? Do you know zoned for all of your agricultural needs, what type of health insurance options are so bring your animals, plant your West Grape Street, available? Call me today to discuss your garden/farm, live off the land and even Bowling Green, FL 33834 business needs for Small Group Health farm to table. The property does have JUST REDUCED ... SELLER IS Insurance. Stephanie Tyler @ 863-773-4101. paved road frontage and the owner is MOTIVATED. NICE BUILDING LOT motivated to sell. Perfect place at the in Bowling Green, Florida. Stephanie Tyler Perfect Price! City utilities are available.

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PERFECT PROPERTY IN ARCADIA FOR YOUR RANCH OR DREAM HOME. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN This 22 +/- acres is fenced, ARCADIA--THIS PROPERTY IS ZONED 206 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873 R-3 AND IS READY FOR DEVELOPMENT. cleared yet close to town. Office (863)773-0060 • Evening (863)781-1338 www.jimseerealty.com $219,000 James V. See, Jr., Broker Dusty Albritton

BACK ON THE MARKET! 5 acres with 5.43 ac vacant land in town on Florida a pond. Currently fenced & being used Avenue South. Zoned C-1. $320,000 for cattle. $65,500 1.19 ac metal warehouse with an office. 6,000+ SF metal building. Located on 9,600 total square feet. Zoned A-1. Has a southbound US Hwy 17. Corner lot with shallow well. $130,000 paved parking. Asking $275,000 15+ acres with 2 mobile homes in Ft. Green Zoned Commercial. Call for de- PEACE, TRANQUILITY, JUST A WEEKEND GET-A-WAY OR FULL TIME Two 4.7+ ac parcels located in Lorida. tails. RETREAT--WHATEVER YOUR DREAMS DESIRE, YOU WILL FIND IT One includes a 30x50 building and water HERE. This 20 acre property in Arcadia is gorgeous and is like your holes. Call John O’neal for more infor- 40 acres Presently used for farming & has own picturesque private nature preserve with its oak hammocks and mation. private drive as you enter your place of paradise. The two cabins each a well. $360,000 have 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Realtor Associates 1007 E. Oak St. Arcadia, FL 34266 Rick Knight...... (863) 781-1396 Dusty Albritton...... (863) 781-0161 Shane Conley...... (863) 781-9664 Justin Smith...... (863-781-3432 863-494-9009 John O’neal...... (863) 381-2535 Karen O’neal...... (863) 781-7633 cl6:21c thewilliamsongrouprealty.com cl6:21c June 21, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B9 – HE LASSIFIEDS – T C Cleaning Fairy NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notices Real Estate Services Services Experienced 2017 BEAT References VIN: L9NTEACB4H101877 Reasonable 8:00 A.M. July 5, 2018 ROBERTS TOWING PERSONAL PROPERTY OF FOR SALE: 2310 sq. ft., 111-113 I WILL CUT small yards. Joe DO YOU HAVE a problem with Rates Residential 377 Old Dixie Hwy., Diane Radandt, Justin New- building on North 7th Ave., 863-245-9898. 6:21p drugs? Narcotics Anonymous Bowling Green, FL 33834 some, Annie Torres, Roberta Wauchula. Can be used as one I, JOE, WILL PICKUP for FREE meets Monday, Thursday and Commercial cl6:21c Martinez, Junior Kilpatrick, Mar- office/store or three, 863-773- old stoves, refrigerators, mi- Friday night 7:00 p.m. at First lene McDonald will be sold by 5717 or 863-781-1105. 6:14-7:5c crowaves, freezers, lawn mow- United Methodist Church, at the Nothing To Big or Small warehouseman’s lien. Said sale ers and other metals. Call corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., Serving Hardee and will be at Bowling Green Stor- Rentals 863-245-9898. 6:21p Wauchula. tfc-dh Highlands age, 2030 N. Hwy. 17, Bowling IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob- Class Deadline COMPLETE LAWN & TREE Serv- Billy Jo Vickery Green, Florida at 9 am, July 10, ice. James Moore, 786-662- lem? Call Alcoholics Anony- Tues @ Noon 2018. 6:14,21p 863-832-4774 9104. 6:14-7:5nc mous in Hardee county at cl6:14,21p ULLRICH’S STORAGE UNITS, VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE 863-781-6414. Several weekly Pets several sizes, corner of 9th Ave. Care offers a bereavement walk- meetings. tfc-dh & Goolsby St., 863-773-6448 or in support group for those that ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- 863-773-9291. 6:21c have experienced the loss of a 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and COMMERCIAL, BEER STORE, love one. Beginning 9/2/16 every Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 BOWLING GREEN QUICK LUBE ADOPT A PET! If you have lost a dance hall, offices, restaurants, Friday at 1 p.m. in the VITAS of- Section 10 Paragraph D require & AUTO REPAIR pet or are looking for a new one, store front, houses, junk yard, fice, 113 W. Main Street, all ads for any construction-re- the City of Wauchula invites you 863-773-6616, 863-445-0915. Wauchula, 863-583-7100. lated service to carry the con- OUR IRE EADQUARTERS to come and see if you can find 6:7-7:5p 8:18tfc-dh tractor’s licence number. tfc-dh Y T H 5101 N. Hwy 17 • Bowling Green the pet you’re looking for. The ATTENTION! The Federal Fair ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Wauchula Animal Control is lo- Housing Act prohibits advertis- Thursday 7:00 p.m., Grace Fel- Yard Sales 375-4461 cated at 685 Airport Road. ing any preference or limitation lowship Church, 131 S. 8th Ave., Please call 863-773-3265 for New Tire Changer & Balancer based on race, color, religion, Wauchula. Bill 727-326-3816. Can Do 26” Wheels more information. tfc-dh sex, handicap, familial status or tfc-dh TERRY MIKE ONDAY ATURDAY am pm ATTENTION! State Statutes national origin, or the intention *** MOVING SALE Saturday 8-? M - S 8 - 6 Licensed ✓ ✓ 828.29 requires that all cats and to make such a preference or NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP 1563 Dena Circle, Wauchula. and Insured Foreign and Domestic Cars Diesel Engines dogs sold in Florida be at least limitation. Familial status in- TROUBLE? 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99 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor harvesting watermelons Rentals: www.advantagehighlands.net cl5:10tfc in Dorchester County, MD, and Sussex County, DE for Jose M. Gracia Harvesting, Inc. (H-2ALC) with work beginning on or about 07/15/2018 and ending on or about Salute To Summer 09/15/2018. The job offered is for a skilled farmworker and requires minimum 3 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $12.05 per hour. Workers must commit to Del Sur Harvesting, LLC is hiring 20 farmworkers to harvest tomatoes in Henderson work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract County, NC for a temporary period starting on 06/12/2018 and ending on July 9 - 13 period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. 07/04/2018. One (1) month of experience harvesting tomatoes is required. The All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Hous- wages offered are $11.46/hr. This job requires prolonged standing, bending, stoop- ing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their perma- ing, lifting and reaching. Job continues in all types of weather. Workers must be nent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence able to lift 70lbs. to shoulder height repetitively throughout the workday and able 25% Off NEW will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or to lift and carry 70lbs. Employer guarantees work will be available for at least three- earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Ap- quarters of the period stated. Required tools supplies, and equipment will be pro- plicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the vided at no cost to worker. Housing will be available for workers who cannot Subscriptions to the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to Dorchester Career reasonably return home after each working day. Transportation and subsistence Center, 627-A Race St., Cambridge, MD 21613, (410) 901-4250, or the nearest local expenses will be provided, or reimbursed after 50% of the work contract is com- office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #MD831168. EOE. pleted, if appropriate. Applicants should apply for the position at their local State The Herald-Advocate H-300-18143-122342. cl6:21c Workforce Agency office. Job Order Number: NC10852135. cl6:21p 6:21-7:5dh B10 The Herald-Advocate, June 21, 2018 RODEO QUEEN BUILDING FRENZY

PHOTO BY TOM STAIK Hardee County schools are abuzz with activity as crews franticly work to complete several building projects before students return to classrooms in August. One of the largest projects is occurring in the north end of the county, where contractors have begun a $100,000 replacement of the cafeteria roof at Bowling Green Elemen- tary. According to Facilities Director Rob Krahl, summer rains last week delayed the initial delivery of needed supplies. The sun was back shining on Friday as crews used a crane to lift pallets of construction material to workers waiting on the roof.

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COURTESY PHOTO Aubrey Stark, daughter of Jace and Dawn Stark of Ona, was crowned Miss Florida High School Rodeo Queen on Saturday, June 9, at the Florida High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Okeechobee. The Rodeo Queen competition took place Thursday, June 7. Contestants were judged in seven categories: interview, appear- ance, modeling, speech, impromptu question, horsemanship, and knowledge of the FHSRA rule book. The contestants also participated in the Grand Entry cere- monies all three nights of the State Finals and sold tickets for the Senior Class Fundraiser. Upon being crowned, Aubrey and her horse, Tomato, presented the American flag for the “Star-Spangled Banner.” She then led the winners of each event around the arena. Aubrey will now go on to compete at the National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Rock Springs, Wyo., July 13-21. She will be competing in the same seven categories against queens of the other 50 states and provinces of Australia, Canada and Mexico. Ingrown Toenail? COURTESY PHOTOS Experienced anglers Adrian Echols (left) and Syl Sims (right) recently caught the Feet Hurt? state’s first two Hall of Fame largemouth bass on Lake Istokpoga. Echols’ catch weighed 13 pounds, 14 ounces, and Sims’ weighed 13 pounds, 4 ounces. Lake Is- tokpoga is five miles northeast of Lake Placid in Highlands County and boasts qual- Get care for all your foot problems ity fishing for panfish, largemouth bass and many other game-fish species. Since the state TrophyCatch program was launched in 2012, there have been 430 pro- gram-approved largemouth bass weighing 8 pounds or heavier caught on the lake. Call Dale Anderson, DPM TrophyCatch Hall of Fame anglers receive Bass Pro Shops gift cards, Spiderwire merchandise, a custom fiberglass replica mount by New Wave Taxidermy, an at 863-314-8600 Enigma fishing rod, and a plaque commemorating their catch. The state program rewards the catch, documentation and release of largemouth bass weighing 8 pounds or heavier in Florida. In order to be eligible for prizes, anglers are required for an appointment in to submit photos or videos of their catch to TrophyCatch.com. Wauchula No Insurance Necessary Report Suspicious Celebrating This Day: Hablamos español Behavior The First Day of Summer NATIONAL HUMAN Atheist Solidarity Day TRAFFICKING HOTLINE Sebring Podiatry Center Dr. Dale C. Anderson Cuckoo Warning Day 6801 US 27 North, Suite D3 Podiatric Physician & Surgeon 1-888-373-7888 National Daylight Appreciation Day Sebring, FL 33870 Strictly Confidential International Day of Yoga 863-314-8600 Wauchula & Lake Placid Appointments Available! 24/7 Hotline International Surfing Day 6:21c Go Skateboarding Day National Seashell Day National Selfie Day Recess at Work Day World Humanist Day World Handshake Day World Giraffe Day The Longest Day World Music Day World Peace and Prayer Day Peace River Growers Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL JAMES F. PYLE For HARDEE COUNTY JUDGE

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