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Graduation prank gone wrong floor; posting of large porno- Arrested by mid-morning on or pure thuggery? graphic pictures on walls every- Wednesday was Armando Regardless, three teens are where; damage to a golf cart Daniel Alamia, 18, of 3493 Mar- under arrest and have been used by the school resource of- ion St., Zolfo Springs. charged with trashing Hardee ficer; release of five cows from Each teen has been charged Senior High School early Tues- the ag barn; placement of a hog with four criminal offenses, one day morning. carcass in the middle of the misdemeanor and three fel- Two additional suspects re- commons area; and other break- onies. Trespassing on school main to be charged. ins and similar damages. grounds is a second-degree mis- Among the exploits of the The five vandals obscured demeanor. The third-degree five, captured on video surveil- their faces from view with felonies include preventing or lance cameras which are sta- masks and with clothing. hindering firefighting by empty- tioned throughout the campus, Arrested on Tuesday night ing fire extinguishers, grand are the discharge of five fire ex- were Carl Kenneth Douglas, 18, theft of a fire extinguisher and tinguishers, coating every inch of 20640 Farrell Road, Zolfo See VANDALS 2A Alamia Douglas Harbarugh of flooring and furnishings in Springs, and Gage Paul Har- 13, So Far, Crash Seeking Claims Election By CYNTHIA KRAHL 2nd Teen Of The Herald-Advocate So far, only one of five in- cumbents up for re-election has By MARIA TRUJILLO not sparked any opposition. Of The Herald-Advocate Thomas Trevino, School A May 13 vehicle crash Board member for District 5, which already had taken one has no challengers to date. teen’s life claimed another on But as the deadline for placing Saturday. one’s name on the ballot by the Justin Garza, 19, of Wau- voter-petition method passed on chula, died at Lakeland Re- Monday at noon, four other in- gional Medical Center after cumbents are in for a race to being transported there in criti- keep their seats. cal condition on Tuesday of last County Commission District week, says an updated Florida 2 incumbent Sue Birge, a Re- Highway Patrol report. HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IMAGE The single-vehicle crash first publican, is opposed by three Surveillance cameras at the high school captured the vandals in the act. Here, two are shown – their faces covered political hopefuls, Steven Plum- took 19-year-old Tyshon Hil- with masks and clothing – after every inch of the flooring was covered with fire-extinguisher powder. Footprints can lard’s life. He succumbed to his mer II, Daniel Graham and Judy be seen in the dust as they enter and exit doorways. Wilson. Plummer is a Democrat, injuries on the same day as the while Graham and Wilson are wreck, FHP crash investigator both Republicans. Trp. William J. Delany and Grady Johnson, the incum- homicide investigator Cpl. K. bent county commissioner for Benavidez said. District 4 and a Republican, The third occupant, Manuel faces two opponents, Repub- By JOAN SEAMAN notification system enables law places a resident or county visi- Sheriff’s Office database, espe- Juarez, 22, was taken to Florida lican Russell Melendy and De- Of The Herald-Advocate enforcement to notify hundreds tor at risk. cially if they have moved or got- Hospital Wauchula in serious mocrat Allen Ellison. There’s a new, improved way of people instantly when neces- The system is only as good as ten a new number. People also condition. For the School Board, which to make sure you get in on all sary. the residents who use it. need to register their cell phone, The accident happened is a non-partisan race, District 1 the important alerts for Hardee It could be severe weather, The best way to be sure is to Facebook or twitter, so that around 1:20 a.m. on State Road member Paul Samuels is being County. such as a tornado watch or warn- register online at hardeeso.- there’s an associated ad-dress 64 and West Main Street, near challenged by Andrew Smith. Text, Facebook, Twitter, cell ing; evacuations because of com., says Gerald Shackelford, for an alert in their area. Charlotte’s Webb. FHP said the In District 4, veteran member phone or landline, the Hardee power outages, flood or an envi- systems administrator with the The new system replaces an car was a 2003 Cadillac CTS, al- Jan Platt has two contenders, County Sheriff’s Office is liter- ronmental or chemical hazard; a Hardee County Sheriff’s Office. “old, antique, worn-out system, though it is still unknown who Eugenia Larsen and Garry ally reaching out to ensure that jail or prison escapee; an armed People can also enroll by going that has aged beyond its use. was driving the vehicle. McWhorter. everyone living or working in shooter; wild animals, such as a to the website www.usnear.org. With it, we could only notify 10 The report says the Cadillac Again, District 5’s Trevino re- the county can receive instant bear or panther roaming the He noted that many homes no or 15 people at one time and it was going east on SR 64 when, mains alone on the roster to date. notification of any emergency neighborhood; an Am-ber or Sil- longer have a landline. Even took hours to reach the 300 or for an unknown reason, the car That may change when the of- that might concern them. ver alert for a missing child or those that do need to be sure 400 hundred in a specific area, went across the westbound lane ficial qualifying period opens on The new Hyper-Reach mass elderly resident; or anything that their number is updated in the ”See HIGH-TECH 2A See CRASH 2A Monday, June 16. It will run for a full week. At that time, however, potential candidates will have to pay Army Buddies For Life! a qualifying fee. By MARIA TRUJILLO organ to Morse. said Morse was a very good Of The Herald-Advocate Gilliard had to undergo a friend and “it’s the right thing to WEATHER Ever wanted to help someone number of exams, such as blood do.” He also said he never had DATE HIGH LOW RAIN and then donated blood? tests, stress tests, an electrocar- any doubts about going through 05/14 87 71 0.02 How about giving an organ? diogram (EKG) and more, to see with this life-saving procedure. 05/15 87 70 0.01 Fort Green resident Randy if Morse’s body would accept The two met in Germany 05/16 81 65 0.00 one of his kidneys. He says he when they were stationed there 05/17 82 52 0.00 Gilliard is stepping up to save a 05/18 85 57 0.00 friend’s life by doing just that. has never been seriously ill, with the U.S. Army. Gilliard was 05/19 86 57 0.00 He is donating a kidney. other than having his appendix a combat engineer and Morse 05/20 87 60 0.00 His old Army buddy, Larry taken out, so he was optimistic was a helicopter me-chanic. TOTAL Rainfall to 05/20/2014 - 13.84 Morse of Meldrim, Ga., was of being healthy enough to do- When Gilliard left Germany, he Same period last year - 6.41 born with only one functioning nate. continued to stay in contact with Ten Year Average - 47.79 kidney and is now in end-stage After all of the tests, he was his friend. The men have even Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center kidney failure. Upon hearing told he was a match and would fished and hunted together. COURTESY PHOTO this news, Gilliard decided to get be able to give a kidney. Soon Gilliard and Morse wil Larry Morse (left) is in end-stage kidney failure. His Army INDEX checked out and see if he could When asked why he even See KIDNEY 11Al buddy, Fort Green resident Randy Gilliard, is in Atlanta Classifieds...... 6B be the one to donate the vital considered doing so, Gilliard preparing to save his life tomorrow by donating a kidney. Community Calendar....3A Courthouse Report...... 4C Crime Blotter...... 8C Entertainment...... 7C Hardee Living...... 2B Information Roundup... 3A Obituaries...... 4A Puzzles...... 7C School Lunch Menus... 5C Solunar Forecast...... 1C Lest We Forget

11 2A The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014 The Herald-Advocate Vandalism - Golf Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage JAMES R. KELLY Publisher/Editor CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Managing Editor JOAN M. SEAMAN RALPH HARRISON Sports Editor Production Manager NOEY DE SANTIAGO Asst. Prod. Manager

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SUBMISSIONS: Press releases on community matters are welcome. Submissions should be typed, double-spaced and adhere to the above deadlines. All items are subject to editing. A golf cart belonging to the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office and used by the school’s resource officer was taken for a ride throughout the campus. Here, it is parked in the commons area, where a hog carcass was left on display in a circle painted with fire-extinguishers. The windshield to the golf cart also was broken.

Kelly’s Column By Jim

Winona Hansen of Wauchula recently recalled an old song that honors mothers. “MOTHER. M is for the million things she gave! O is only that she is growing old. T is for the tender sweet caresses that she gave. H is for her heart as pure as gold. E is for her eyes with love light shining. R is right and right she’ll always be.” –––––– The 5-A Hardee High School Wildcat football team this Friday at 7:30 will host the strong 7-A Port Charlotte Pirates at Hardee Sta- dium. Last year the Cats looked bad in the Spring game at Port Char- lotte but had a great 2013 season, reaching the final eight and finishing 11-2 despite an opening game loss at home to Fort Meade. The 2014 Wildcats show promise at quarterback and have two potential all-state players in running back/linebacker Keyonte Hol- ley and wide receiver Derrick Graham. –––––– The city of Bowling Green may be getting a permanent fire/rescue building and a Community Redevelopment Area that will bring in more ad valorem taxes at the expense of the County Commission. Wauchula has had a successful CRA for a number of years. –––––– Wauchula attorney Candace Collins Preston has recently moved and accepted a prosecutor’s job with the state attorney in the Fifth District in the Brooksville area. Highlands County attorney Brandon S. Craig is now working HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PHOTOS in Wauchula with his law partner Cliff Ables. Fire extinguishers were sprayed over the gymnasium floor at Hardee Senior High School, then juice from the conces- An approximate going legal rate here can be $200 an hour, more sion stand was poured over the mess. with specialized attorneys. –––––– In the Lakeland Tiger Trot 5-K Saturday Regan Durastanti Dav- enport and her two sons won trophies. VANDALS Davenport finished fourth overall among women and No. 1 in Continued From 1A the masters (40 and over) with a time of 21:29. Zander Durastanti damage to property/criminal each of the three have been set So, I owe him a steak dinner.” They allegedly dumped trash, finished third in age 10 and under at 23:40. Zack Durastanti finished mischief. second in the 11-14 age group at 19:57. at $2,750. As of early Wednes- The probe allegedly has re- candy, juice and more around All have been booked into the day afternoon, none has posted vealed that Harbarugh picked up the property. Sean Brown of Wauchula finished fourth overall among men at Hardee County Jail. Bonds for 17:56. Jim Kelly of Bowling Green finished third in the 70-74 age bond in order to gain his release the other suspects in his 2003 They also allegedly placed the group at 46:31. from jail pending trial. Chevrolet Blazer, driving it to carcass of a hog in the commons –––––– Maj. Randy Dey of the the school and parking it in a cit- area. U.S. President Barack Obama and Catholic Pope Francis have Hardee County Sheriff’s Office rus grove on the west side of Eggs were thrown, toilet HIGH-TECH said the destruction was reported recently spoken in favor of reducing wealth and income inequality Continued From 1A Hardee Senior High School. paper tossed and signs damaged, in today’s world. The president would like the federal minimum shortly before 7 a.m. on Tues- Once there, the group walked Dey charged. wage raised from $7.25 to $10.25. explained Shackelford. day. Cpl James Adler and Sgt. through a culvert and entered In all, he said, “We could have New York Times syndicated columnist Nicholas Kristof this “Our job is to protect the citi- Mark McCoy were first to arrive school property, Dey alleged. put as many as 18 separate week wrote the top 1 percent in the U.S. now own assets worth more zens of Hardee County as effec- on the scene. From there, they gained entry felony charges on each one of than the bottom 99 percent of Americans, the six Wal-Mart heirs are tively and cost-effectively as Their job, he said, was to se- into the gym through an open them.” worth as much as the bottom 41 percent of American households possible,” said Sheriff Arnold cure the campus and preserve window in the weight room. Dey noted all the suspects put together, and the top six hedge fund managers and traders aver- Lanier. “We reviewed all the the evidence. School officials Once inside, the major alleged, have been banned from school aged more than $2 billion each in earnings in 2013, partly because major vendors for emergency assisted in stabilizing the scene, they emptied the contents of grounds and from any and all of the “carried interest” tax break. notification service and Hyper- Dey added. several fire extinguishers, coat- school functions for the next The U.S. Justice Department this week announced European Reach gave us everything we The major noted that obscene ing everything with powder. year. bank Credit Suisse AG has pleaded guilty of helping wealthy Amer- needed. We’re really excited photographs taped to walls The spree began at about 3 He commended Sheriff’s Of- icans avoid paying taxes through secret offshore accounts and has about this new capability as our could not immediately be re- a.m., Dey said, and lasted for fice and school personnel for an agreed to pay a record criminal tax case penalty of about $2.6 bil- current system was outdated,” moved. The graphic images re- about two hours. excellent job in handling the lion. This is the largest bank to plead guilty in over 20 years, re- continued the head of the law mained posted for about an hour, During that time, they took matter. ported Eric Tucker and Marcy Gordon of the Associated Press. enforcement agency that has he said, as deputies flooded the the Sheriff’s Office golf cart and Dey noted the campus was Credit Suisse AG is the second largest bank in Switzerland and served the county for 93 years. campus and processed the scene. rode around campus, crashing quickly returned to use by ex- was being investigated for recruiting U.S. clients to open Swiss bank Hyper-Reach is a mass notifi- He said Dep. Daniel Gibson, into various items and damaging pert crews. accounts and helping conceal the accounts from the Internal Rev- cation system, based in Roc-hes- the school’s resource officer, re- the golf cart. Its windshield also Two more arrests are expected enue Service. There were accounts for over 22,000 U.S. clients to- ter, N.Y., that rapidly sends a viewed video footage of the five was broken. soon, he concluded. taling $10 billion to $12 billion. voice or text message to any vandals in the act. Rumors cir- –––––– number of people via its digital culating around the campus This Friday at 9 to 11:30 a.m. about 400 eighth graders at calling system. It can send were investigated. Soon, Dey CRASH Hardee Junior High School will attend a Healthy Choices event at broadcasts to most current mo- said, suspects were developed as Continued From 1A the auditorium. They will receive cooler bags from the Hardee bile telephones, if they are cur- detectives followed all leads. County Alliance for Substance Abuse and Teen Pregnancy Preven- rently enrolled in the system. Det. Andrew McGuckin is the and onto the northern shoulder spectively, to die on Hardee tion (ASAPP). That could be vastly impor- lead investigator in the case, as- of the road. The left front of the County roads this year. ASAPP is sponsoring the event. Colon Lambert is chairman. tant if there is a major power sisted by detectives Shane Ward vehicle then hit a tree and then a Hillard leaves a son along ASAPP is funded by a federal grant of $125,000 annually for five outage in the county. Messages and David Drake and Sgt. utility pole. with his mother and three broth- years. This is the fourth year. Maria Pearson is ASAPP project co- can be sent immediately to all Johnny Shivers. Delany says the pole broke on ers and three sisters. ordinator. cell towers to disperse or to just “Det. McGuckin told me he impact and caused the car to ro- Garza leaves his mother, fa- On June 6 ASAPP will sponsor a breakfast for 300 HHS seniors one in a specific area which is would have the case solved by tate in a counterclockwise direc- ther, stepmother and three broth- at the agri-civic center with special guest speaker Christina Martin affected. the end of the day,” Maj. Dey tion. The Cadillac then ers and three sisters. who was paralyzed as a teen in a driving mishap. Be sure you’re among those noted. “I said that if he did, I overturned and came to a final The family of Justin Garza –––––– notified! would buy him a steak dinner. rest on its roof, facing in a north- has established an account at Congratulations to Florida Gov. Rick Scott for saying he will ern direction on the north side of Wauchula State Bank for dona- ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SR 64. veto a legislative proposal to increase speed limits by 5 miles per records collection system app that is being worked on by tions to help pay burial ex- hour on state highways. He is agreeing with law enforcement that Hillard and Garza were penses. Donations can be made LifeSync/Continuum Labs, the local economic development project ejected from the car and flown Senate Bill 392 should not become law. that has received $7.25 million in public funds. to the Burial Account for Justin Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Tod Cloud said the proposal to Lakeland Regional by med- Garza at any Wauchula State –––––– ical helicopter. The FHP said was a bad idea. Higher speed limits result in more accidents, deaths AARP reports Nagano, located in Japan and the size of Con- Bank branch or by mail to P.O. and injuries. Our society is often too fast-paced. Hil-lard arrived at Lakeland Re- Box 2077, Zolfo Springs, FL necticut, has the highest life expectancy in the world for its 2 million gional for trauma treatment, but –––––– residents. Women there live an average of 87.2 years and men 80.9. 33890. The recent AARP Bulletin reports “researchers at the Yale died at 5:02 p.m. from his in- In Connecticut the average lifespan is 82.9 for women and 78.6 for juries. School of Medicine and Oregon State University found nearly 23 men. percent of Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions were None of the young men were The lessons learned in Nagano include improving diet, staying wearing seatbelts. taking at least one prescription medication that could adversely af- active and working as you get older. Nagano also ranks No. 1 in the fect a coexisting condition. Nearly 3 out of 4 older Americans have The crash is still under inves- world in vegetable consumption per capita and the employment rate tigation. two or more chronic health conditions which are often diagnosed for those over 65. They have greatly reduced their salt intake, eating and treated by different doctors.” Hillard and Garza became the less preserved foods. There are many walking routes to encourage sixth and seventh persons, re- This situation points to the need for a consolidated medical residents to exercise. May 22, 2014, The Herald-Advocate 3A INFORMATION Roundup Track Awards Its Athletes Housing Help For By JOAN SEAMAN soph Alexander shields and are Kayla Albritton, Thomas Of The Herald-Advocate freshman Annetude Delhomme. Atchley, Avila, Ayala, Sahmaud Disabled, Elderly It was a full house at the Fel- Top middle distance awards was Blandin, Levi Boyette, Kristen Special funds have be- lowship of Christian Ath-letes a tie for seniors Brandon Beatty Burkett, Jarret Carlton, Alexis come available to repair or building on Monday evening and Tyler Helms, and junior Chavez, Braddock Collom, renovate homes for disabled when track athletes were ap- Madeleine Zamora. And, the top Shelby Dees, Delhomme, Erica or elderly low-income resi- plauded for their season’s suc- distance awards went to juniors DeLoera, Faulk, Julian Galvez, dents who may need cess. Tyler Smith and Crystal Avila. Netza Garcia, Isis Garza, Brook- changes for their health or The girls team outpointed The top jumpers were vault- lyn Graham, DeVonte Greene, safety. dominant Lakewood High to be- ers, junior Adam Ramirez and Ryan Ham, Andres Hernandez, To find out more, contact come the Class 2A, District 11 sophomore Brooke Faulk. Faulk Cynthia Hernandez, Daniel www.hardeecounty.net, the champions. The boys finished a was also top hurdler, with sen- Kalinuk, Jacquavious Kim- Hardee County Community close third, just four points be- iors Kevin Borjas and Nelson brough, Vaughn Kirkland, Development Office, Room hind second-place Gibbs. Bethea taking the boys honors. Jimmy Lane, Sherry Lee, Ed- 201, 412 W. Orange St., Twelve girls and 16 boys quali- Named Rookies of the Year uardo Lopez, Julie Lopez, San- Wauchula, or call 773-6349. fied for regional competition were Shields and freshman Ash- tos Lopez, Levi Lovett and and came up short of advancing ley Ayala. Johnny Luna. to state. Presented with the coaches’ Also Mancillas, William Mc- INFORMATION “Both the boys and girls appreciation awards were Rob- Clelland, DeShaundre “Debo” teams had very high numbers ert Torres, Crystal Huerta, Ara- McMillian, Devin Mendoza, this year, which contributed to celi Ramos, Maribel DeLoera Miramontes, Munoz, William Roundup the teams’ successes. It was and Angel Mancillas. The team Murphy, Julissa Ortiz, Jose COURTESY PHOTOS great to see nearly all the mem- spirit awards went to Adrian Padilla, Ezequiel Perez, Jacque- Holiday Changes David Gibson and Ana Galvez received the senior aca- bers show up for the awards, and Briones, Erica DeLoera, Brenda line Perez, Daisy Piedad, Adam demic awards. also see so many family mem- Miramontes and Ana Galvez. Ramirez, Ryan Ramirez, Fer- Garbage Collection bers, track supporters and volun- All seniors were given per- manda Ramos, Chauncey Due to the Memorial Day teers,” said Head Coach Rob sonalized, engraved batons. Sen- Rivers, Will Roberts, Berenice holiday, the Hardee County Beatty. iors are Isabel Abel, Bran-don Roblero, Leonel Rodriguez, Ro- Landfill be closed and gar- Along with co-Head Coach Beatty, Bethea, Borjas, Briones, drigo Rodriguez, Simon Rojas, bage collection around the Rod Smith, and assistants James Merislene Cimeus, Maribel De- Marc Salazar, Johnny Saldivar, county will change. Carpenter and Fellow-ship of Loera, Marco Ehrenkaufer, Am- Jesse Santoyo, Jacob Servin, Bowling Green will run its Christian Athletes’ Gloria Solis, berly Franks, Galvez, Gibson, Shields, Allison Smith, Dustin Monday and Tuesday routes awards, letters, certificates and Helms, Huerta, Eric Klein, Di- Smith, Larrett Smith, Tyler on Tuesday in a double route ribbons were distributed. ennete “Dee Dee” Metayer, Sa- Smith, Cavaris Snell, John and Wauchula will run its Most valuable athletes were vannah Miller, Triston Snell, Lousha St. Louis, Agustin Monday route on Tuesday. sophomore Maria Munoz and Montgomery, Lanier, Araceli Toledo, Ana Toledo, Torres, Hardee County Disposal will senior Tristen Lanier. Ramos, Cory Rich, Nancy Gustavo Villalva, Litsy Vargas, have no Monday route and The senior academic awards Sanchez, Timmy Steedley, Anahi Velasco, Zamora and Jose will resume that service on went to David Gibson and Ana Karen Suarez and Gustavo Zuniga. the next regular day, Thurs- Galvez. Toledo. day, May 29. Top sprinter awards went to Expected for another season Clearing Hydrants May Change Water Beginning on Tuesday, the Commerce Park Expansion city of Wauchula will be flush- ing water hydrants around Taking the team spirit award were (from left) Ana Galvez, the community. The program Brenda Miramontes, Adrian Briones and Erica DeLoera. Receives Final Approval may take about two weeks. By MICHAEL KELLY Residential) and R-3 (Multiple During this time customers from the Planning and Zoning Of The Herald-Advocate Family Housing) to C/IBC may have low water pres- Board and the commission be- The County Commission (Commercial/Industrial Busi- sure, or even cloudy or rusty fore getting approval. voted 4-1 last Thursday night to ness Center.) water. If there are questions, Under the C/IBC zoning, approve the Industrial Devel-op- The C/IBC zoning is unique call the city offices at 773- only manufacturing, wholesale ment Authority’s request to re- to the IDA and its existing 129- 3131. sales, equipment rentals/sales, a zone 104 acres to expand the acre Commerce Park, which sits county building, fire station, Hardee County Commerce Park. off of S.R. 62 and is the northern sheriff’s station, post office or a Pizza Hut Meal The county Planning and border of the expansion. private club can be built on the Zoning Board previously voted Opponents of the zoning property without any additional Feeds Hungry 3-2 to recommend denying the change did not think the end approval. Anyone eating at Pizza Hut request while the county staff re- uses would be compatible with Plans are to divide the prop- today (Thursday) can have port recommended approving the surrounding area, which in- erty into 20 lots ranging in size up to 20 percent of their bill, the zoning change. cludes homes and Hilltop Ele- from four to 11 acres. whether ordering in-house, Commissioner Grady John- mentary and Hardee Junior High The IDA purchased the prop- online or takeout, donated to son was the lone vote against the School to the south and east. erty in 2008 from Dewey and Hardee Help Center to help expansion. Any potentially dangerous Judith Terrell for $1.5 million to feed the needy. The rezone changed a total of uses in the park will require ad- expand the original 129-acre To participate, a person four parcels from F-R (Farm ditional review and permitting park once it was built out. must have a voucher from Hardee Help Center. To print one, go to www.hardeehelp- center.org or its facebook or twitter page. For more information, stop by the center at 713 E. Bay St., Wauchula, or call 773-0034. Food Given Alex Shields (right) and Ashley Ayala were named Rookies of the Year. Out Today The U.S. Department of Agriculture free foods will be distributed to the needy today (Thursday) from 4 to 5 p.m. at the center at 1514 Lincoln St., Wauchula. To find out if you are eligible, call Juanita Wright at 781-0982. Pump Prices Decline Crude oil supplies in the Gulf Coast continue putting down- ward pressure on the price of gasoline. However, prices are not in a freefall, as demand reached its highest level since 2009, according to the Energy Infor-mation Administration. More than 31.8 million Amer- icans will fill their gas tanks and take a trip of 50 miles or more this Memorial Day weekend. Chosen most valuable athletes were Tristen Lanier (left) Many of them will be delighted and Maria Munoz. to see that gas prices continue getting cheaper. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline fell one cent last week. The average price in Florida dropped Got a Pool three cents, while prices in Georgia and Tennessee fell two Green or Clean? cents. "AAA has forecast gas prices to be at or near last year's levels Need Your Pool during the Memorial Day holiday weekend," said Mark Jenk- Repaired? ins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. CALL "However, the margins of decline have been modest in the Carol’s Pool Service past week and prices could be slightly higher than a year ago. for weekly pool service 5:1tfc Even still, gas prices at these levels are not enough to keep people from traveling during the 863-449-1806 holiday," he added. 5:22c 4A The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014 10 HOURS A OBITUARY POLICY Funeral Notice In Memory DOROTHY FLORA KROM Obituaries MONTH! The Herald-Advocate publishes obituaries free of charge Dorothy Flora Krom, 89, of MYRTLE L. BASS as a public service. Forms showing the information which That’s all it takes to speak Wauchula, died on May 21, WINIFRED COLLEEN Myrtle L. Bass, 86, lifelong may be included in a free obituary are available at local fu- up for a child. Volunteer to neral homes or at our office. 2014. “MISS WINNIE” resident of Hardee County, be a Guardian Ad Litem. Funeral arrangements are FORE LEACH passed away on Wednesday, Paid obituaries may include additional information and pending. Contact Robarts Fu- Winifred Colleen “Miss Win- May 14, 2014. Mrs. Bass was remembrances. neral Home at 863-773-9773 for nie” Fore Leach, 87, died Satur- born on Jan. 17, 1928, in All obituaries, however, must be submitted by a funeral details. Bowling Green, to the late (If office unattended, please leave home. No personal submissions will be accepted. day, May 17, 2014, at her home message.) in Fort Meade. John and Sidney Rohden Tal- Born July 25, 1926, in Black ley. She was a member of Star, Ky., she moved to Fort Paynes Creek Primitive Bap- Meade from Williamsburg, Ky., tist Church. in 1973. She worked for Peace She was preceded in death ATTENTION SENIORS River Packing as a citrus grader by her husband, George David In Loving Memory and was a member of First Bap- Bass and son, Robert Roy QUALITY ~ AFFORDABLE PRINTING tist Church, Fort Meade. Bass. She was preceded in death by Mrs. Bass is survived by FOR ALL YOUR TYSHON RAHEEM her father, Clarence E. Fore; her sons, Harlan (Janice) Bass GRADUATION SUPPLIES mother, Mossie M. Fore; of Bartow and Marvin (Fran- HILLARD cy) Bass of Lakeland; daugh- Tyshon Raheem Hillard, brother, William D. Fore; two ter, Gilda (Kenny) Hammack 19, of Wauchula, passed away daughters, Janet Wilson and of Lake Wales; sister, Alice Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Debi Taylor; one son, Ernie Mitchell of Bowling Green; 3 GREAT Lakeland Regional Medical Radloff; and her husband of 50 eight grandchildren and eight Jonathon J. Doe Center. years, William Leach. great-grandchildren. PACKAGES Born on Oct. 20, 1994, in Survivors include two sons, Visitation was Friday, May Arcadia, he was a lifelong res- Mike Leach and wife Gina of TO 16, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. at ident of Hardee County. Kingsport, Tenn. and Tim Leach Ponger Kays Grady Funeral Tyshon was a field worker and and wife Hillary of Hardy, Ark.; CHOOSE FROM Home, Wauchula. Funeral also did odd jobs. He attended six daughters, Judy Hutchens of Services were Saturday, May Endtime Crossroad Ministry. Peru, Ind., Tina Leach of Fort 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Paynes He was preceded in death Meade, and Christal, Shelly, Creek Primitive Baptist # # # by his father, Kelvin Hillard. 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Services will follow in the fu- Funeral Services are Sat- neral home chapel at 2 p.m. The Herald-Advocate urday, May 24, 2014, at 10 Arrangements by Hancock Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage a.m. at Endtime Crossroad Funeral Home, Fort Meade. Ministry with Pastors Deloris ')($ ($*#&)# + !)"$)%! + and Ralph Williams officiat- Quality printing services at competitive prices! 4:17-5:22nc ing. Interment will be in Mag- DONALD DEAN RUS- nolia Manor Cemetery. SELL Expressions of comfort may Donald Dean Russell, 74, be made at robartsfh.com. died Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at his home. Robarts Family He was born Oct. 2, 1939, in FUNERAL HOME Petoskey, Mich. He then moved WAUCHULA to Fort Meade from Middle- WAUCHULA ville, Mich., in 2003, after retir- ing from Hostess Cake Com-pany and working in the Baking Industry in sales and management. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Fort Meade, attended First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, member of the Teamsters Union and Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by In Memory his parents, Garfield and Gene- vieve Barker Russell; and brothers, Tom Russell and Bud Russell. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mary Jo Russell of Fort Meade; one son, Scott Michael Russell of Battle Creek, Mich.; one daughter, Kimberley Ann Schroeder of Grand Rapids, Mich.; one sister, Luwana Cam- burn of Boyne City, Mich.; three grandchildren, Mandy Morton, Tim Russell and Matthew Schroe-der; and four great- grandchildren, Owen, Tristin, JUSTIN ANDREW Jocelyn and Trevin. GARZA Memorial Services were Fri- Justin Andrew Garza, age day, May 16, 2014, 11 a.m., in 19, of Wauchula, passed away the Hancock Funeral Home Saturday, May 17, 2014, in chapel, 945 E. Broadway, Fort Lakeland. He was born Dec. Meade. 13, 1994, in Avon Park and Arrangements by Hancock 5:22c was a lifelong resident of Funeral Home, Fort Meade. Hardee County. Justin enjoyed fishing, playing football and listening to music. 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Burial will follow in of serving in this past year. Wauchula Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to help with fu- Steve M. McClellan neral expenses, In Memory of Justin Garza, at Wauchula David W. Leigh State Bank. Online condolences Glenn Ralph Weinhold may be made at Billy Hall pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady JB Fox Funeral Home & Crema- Hilliard Blackmon tion Services Clifford Irvin Brinson Wauchula Ralph Ray Kolesiak Donald Joe Parrish 5:22,29c May 22, 2014, The Herald-Advocate 5A Comfort Foods Made FAST AND HEALTHY! Heartland Crime Stoppers Works! By Healthy Exchanges CHOCOLATE PECAN AP- Spray a 9-by-9-inch cake pan Wins Award For Solving Cases, Recovering Items PLESAUCE CAKE with butter-flavored cooking Heartland Crime Stoppers, Washington D.C. where people can provide How about an ultra-easy (and +8. =/8. >9 F& #'G spray. which covers Hardee, High- Sue Birge, chairwoman of anonymous tips on unsolved (274637). tasty) cake you can serve for just 2. 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5:22c 6A The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014 Spring Game Here Friday Night By MICHAEL KELLY The Blue team took over and 27-0 at halftime. Of The Herald-Advocate picked up a first down with a The Blue team came out and After a few weeks of hot pass from Hayden Lindsey to scored on its first possession of practices and hard work, the Jordan Jones. the second half when Lindsey Wildcats get to take the field Parker Carlton took the ball found Boone Paris open for a and put it to the test when the around the right end for a first 24-yard touchdown. Rodriquez Port Charlotte Pirates visit down before fumbling the ball made the PAT and cut the lead Wildcat Stadium Friday night to Sahmaud Blandin who re- to 27-7. for a 7:30 kickoff. turned it nearly 50 yards to the After both the Orange and Port Charlotte beat Hardee 13-yard line. Blue team went three-and-out 27-7 last year in the spring DeLeon then dropped back on their next possessions, the game played in Port Charlotte. and found receiver Derrick Blue team took over and began The Wildcats got in some Graham open for a 12-yard marching downfield. good work Friday during the touchdown. Boyette made the Lindsey found Tyler Bragg Orange and Blue game, which PAT try and the Orange led 20- open for a 12-yard gain and a saw the Orange team prevail 0. first down to get the chains 34-21. The Blue team picked up a moving. Carlton then picked up The Orange team scored first first down on an 18-yard pass 13-yards and another first down and jumped out to a 27-0 half- from Lindsey to Cavaris Snell. with a run around the left end. time lead before the Blue team Alex Clarke then had an 8-yard Lindsey found Roby Paris got on the board and tightened run up the middle for another open for a 21-yard touchdown the game up in the second half. first down. to cap the drive. Castillo made Tight end Deshawndre “De- Lindsey then found Roby the PAT and the Blue team cut bo” McMillian scored the first Paris open for a 20-yard gain the deficit to 27-14. touchdown of the game when before Clarke fumbled on a run The Orange team quickly he hauled in a 33-yard touch- up the middle and turned the responded with a 55-yard Sahmaud Blanding turns the corner just beyond the reach of the diving defender. down pass from Marco De- ball back over to the Orange touchdown pass from DeLeon Leon. Levi Boyette made the team. to Graham. The Rodriquez PAT PAT kick and the Orange were The Orange team was unable was good and the Orange now quickly up 7-0. to pick up a first down and was led 34-14. After forcing the ball over on forced to punt back to the Blue The Blue was able to score downs, the Orange team was with a few minutes left before on its last possession after back on the move. Running halftime. Holley ripped off a 30-yard run back Keyonte Holley capped Lindsey looked to throw before Lindsey found Snell off the drive with an 11-yard deep but was intercepted by open for a 48-yard touchdown run up the middle for the touch- McMillian who returned it all pass. Rodriquez made the PAT, down. Rodrigo Rodriquez came the way for a touchdown. Luis which made the final score 34- on for the PAT try which was no Castillo came on and made the 21 in favor of the Orange team. good. PAT, pushing the Orange lead to

Running back Keyonte Holley continues to fight for extra yardage even after losing his helmet earlier in the play.

Running back Alex Clarke prepares to stiff-arm approaching defender Jeremy Reyna.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROBERT EHRENKAUFER Quarterback Hayden Lindsey is looking to pass as linebacker Derrick Graham closes in. Tight end DeShawndre “Debo” McMillian hauls in a pass from quarterback Marco DeLeon for the first score of the game.

CATS SIGN SCHOLARSHIPS

PHOTO BY MICHAEL KELLY Three Hardee Wildcats will continue their football careers at the college level after signing scholarships Tuesday morning at Hardee Senior High School. Nelson Bethea (left) signed with Warner University in nearby Lake Wales. Timmy Steedley (center) and James Greene will remain teammates after they both chose to attend the Atlanta Sports Academy. Head Coach Buddy Martin (standing) has now seen five seniors from the 2013 Wildcat squad sign college scholarships. Earlier this year Keyon Brown committed to attend the University of Georgia and Luke Palmer will continue playing football at the University of Central Florida.

Tight end Roby Paris watches the ball all the way into his hands. May 22, 2014, The Herald-Advocate 7A YOUTH BASEBALL DIVISION CHAMPIONS

Taking the T-Ball championship were the undefeated State Farm Nationals, with players (first row, left to right) Wintz Faison, Carmelo Ruiz, Seann Solis, Jordan Greene and Caiden Bridges; (middle row) Tyson Davis, Jeremiah “Piddy” Cabrera, Ramiro Zamora, Ivy Pazzaglia, Ryan Rivas and Jay Southwell; (back row) assistant coach Perry Mushrush, assistant coach Naldo Cabrera, manager Ray Rivas, coach Ruben Rivas and coach Je- The undefeated Ozone or Majors division champion Joe L. Davis Red Sox included (front reme Bridgesl (not pictured) Anthony Gonzalez. row, left to right) Kipp Cooper, Adam Pazzaglia, Quinton Lindsey, Logan Cartwright and Owen Schrader; (center row) Griffin Clark, Dylan Crawford, Weston Schraeder, Jace Bryan and Jason Hearns; (back row) assistant coach Brek McClenithan, manager Will Cartwright and assistant coach Efran Schraeder.

PHOTOS BY STACY SMITH AND CINDY HANCHEY The 13-1 Florida Fuel Braves were the Minors division champions, with players (first row, from left) Kellon Lindsey, Timmy Cowart, Ke’Varreis White and Eric Mushrush; (middle The 14-1 Machine Pitch champions were the Howard Fertilizer Indians, with players row) Dean Clark, Clayton Harris, Karson Fennel, Hayden Mushrush and Xander Hearns; (front row, from left) Hailee Norman, Landon Fuller, Shaugn Coates, Shawn Rimes and (back) assistant coach Jason Clark, player agent Nicole Lindsey and manager Gerry Eli Hays; (second row) Kaison Rickett, Casen Smith, Owen Broadwater, Bronson Baugh- Lindsey; (not pictured) player Ben Rewis and assistant coach Peck Harris. man, Drew Thomas and Mason Carlton; (third row) assistant coach Andrew Smith, manager Shawn Rimes and assistant coach Nathan Fuller; (not pictured) assistant coach Your Business Could Appear Here! Brad Norman. Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels The Herald www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com

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5:22c 5:22-6:12c 8A The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014 These BGE Kids Know How To Spell Success!

These BGE first graders took the top three spots in the Spelling Bee competition. They are (from left) Marshall Chang in first place, in second Giselle Ezquivel, and in third COURTESY PHOTOS Romeo Flores. Recently, students at Bowling Green Elementary took part in a Spelling Bee competition. Each child tried his best, but in the end three students from each grade came out as the top spellers and received a certificate and a trophy. Kindergartners with these awards were (from left) first-place winner Azaria Benavides, in second was Karolina Gonzales- Sanchez, and in third was Liliana Tamayo.

Students in Stacy Powell’s class earning the top places were (from left) in first place Jayden Daniels-Johnson, in second Juan Lagui, and in third place Jaylen Daniels-John- son.

Second-grade spelling champs were (from left) first-place winner Jada Altieri, second- place winner Dustin Albritton, and Brizeida Lino in third place.

Spelling masters in fourth grade were (from left) Julian Molina-Lazano, who came in first; Leonardo Gaytan, who placed second; and Jaden Rodriguez, who took third. To Your Good Health By Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have riencing night sweats. I have wall, through which abdominal In third grade the students recognized at the Spelling Bee were (from left) for first place, a strange question to ask and seen my doctor regarding this, structures can pass. Watchful Angielita Casso; for second place, Luisa De La Rosa; and for third, Abisai Castaneda. hope you can answer it in your and he said he cannot help me. waiting is a reasonable choice for newspaper article. Every time I feel weak when I wake in the an asymptomatic hernia — one I stand up from being in bed, I morning, and I need to con- that causes no symptoms — get hiccups that last about a stantly change the towels I put since only a minority of people minute or so (at least a dozen under myself. This is a big con- with a diagnosed hernia will hiccups). I was wondering if cern. need surgery due to development there is a medical reason for —A.M. of symptoms. The biggest risk is this, or is it something that is ANSWER: I take night sweats part of the intestine coming just a fluke that happens to seriously. Tuberculosis is the through the hernia and becoming me? classic cause of night sweats, stuck, which is called a strangu- —N.C. which is of immense concern in lated hernia, and is a surgical ANSWER: It's not just you; I a nursing facility, where most emergency. Since most people have heard of several cases, and people are tested for TB yearly. do very well with surgical repair, I suspect it's not that rare. It's But other chronic infections, many surgeons recommend sur- thought to be brought on by a high thyroid levels and even gery even on hernias with no change in position of the stom- blood and marrow diseases like symptoms in order to prevent ach, which causes a reflex in the lymphoma can show up with this complication. diaphragm. Esophageal irrita- night sweats. Most of the time, a How YOU feel about it is the tion, especially from reflux dis- chest X-ray and blood tests, critical issue. If you feel more ease (stomach acid going along with a careful exam, can comfortable getting it fixed now backward into the esophagus), make the diagnosis. Other times, to prevent the chance of future also might be a cause. it's harder to find. More often, it problems, tell him so, and ask to The booklet on heartburn ex- goes away as mysteriously as it see a surgeon. plains reflux disease. Readers came. But it is worth another Dr. Roach regrets that he is un- can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. look. able to answer individual letters, Roach — No. 501W, Box but will incorporate them in the 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- DEAR DR. ROACH: Sev- column whenever possible. 6475. Enclose a check or money eral months ago, I developed a Readers may email questions to order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 hernia on my right side, but [email protected] Canada with the recipient's with no pain. My doctor said I nell.edu. To view and order printed name and address. Please do not need an operation, be- health pamphlets, visit www.rb- allow four weeks for delivery. cause there is no pain. Do you mamall.com, or write to P.O. Box agree? I am 74 and in excep- 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- DEAR DR. ROACH: I am tionally good health. 6475. an 85-year-old woman living in ANSWER: A hernia is a weak- (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc. BGE fifth-grade spelling champs were (from left) Griselda Vasquez, who received first a nursing facility. A little before ness or defect in the abdominal All Rights Reserved place; Eliana Browning, who earned second; and Sariah Alamia came in third. my arrival here, I began expe- May 22, 2014, The Herald-Advocate 9A U.S. 17 & REA ROAD SFSC CULTURAL REPORT

PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY Running a red light caused a three-vehicle accident Thursday mid-morning at the inter- section of U.S. 17 and REA Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Lt. Gregory S. Bueno PHOTO COURTESY OF JIM KELLY said the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet, Fay L. Curran of Wauchula, failed to see the red light. Doug Andrews, dean of cultural program at South Florida State College, spoke to the The other two drivers were Anabel Anselmo of Wauchula, who drove a Nissan Altima, Hardee Rotary Club on Wednesday, April 16, at the Java Cafe. Each year the college and Marivel Molinero De Ysasi of Zolfo Springs, who drove a Ford pickup. A full press presents artist and matinee series which draw some big names in entertainment. They release will not be generated, according to Bueno. However, he did say Anselmo was are held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts. From left are Chase Smith, cultural pro- taken to Florida Hospital Wauchula and Curran was transported to Lakeland Regional grams specialist; Doug Andrews; Katrina Blandin, SFSC staff assistant; and Terry Atch- Medical Center. Curran was charged with failing to obey a traffic control signal. ley, Rotary president. Upcoming events include Abhinava Dance Company, Jim Brickman, A Christmas Carol, the Bretts Show, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Dino Kartsonakis, Tony Pace, National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, Savannah Jack, Marilyn McCoo tatoes are hot, stirring often. Stir and Billy Davis Jr., Loren and Mark, Dick Fox’s Golden Boys, Duets in Concert, Rhythm Good Housekeeping in sausage. Serve with poached of the Dance, New York Vagabonds, Sebring High School Choir, Brass Band of Central eggs. Sprinkle with chopped SAUSAGE SCRAMBLE toes Florida, Swingtime with the Jive Aces, David Osborne Trio, and the Broadway Boys. Filling breakfasts aren't just parsley. Serves 4. Poached eggs For thousands of triple-tested for the weekends. The sausage, Parsley, chopped potatoes and egg in this recipe recipes, visit our website at YOUR BUSINESS COULD AP- give you a hearty kick-start to www.goodhousekeeping.com/re 1. In 12-inch skillet, cook cipefinder/. any day. sausage on medium-high 5 min- (c) 2014 Hearst Communications, Inc. PEAR HERE TOO!! utes, stirring to break up with All rights reserved 8 ounces sausage spoon; transfer to small bowl. To Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels 1 red pepper, chopped skillet, add chopped red pepper, 1 small onion, chopped onion and pepper. 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2. Cover; cook 5 minutes or 773-3255 2 cups leftover mashed pota- until crisp-tender. Add potatoes. www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until po-

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Is it They're also packed with fiber be adventurous with strawber- The Memorial Day holiday travelers. "With many plans already any wonder that the strawberry and antioxidants. Strawberries ries! plant is a member of the rose are considered a superfood. travel period is defined as E (<+@/6 ,C 9>2/< 79./= 90 made and budgets set, it is un- Thursday, May 22, to Monday, transportation including cruise, likely that gas prices will have a family, and that the heart-shaped When choosing strawberries Roasted Strawberry Jam May 26. trains and buses will see the significant effect on travel plans baubles we gobble up are not re- there is one important check- When cleaning strawberries, “A long and unusually harsh largest increase, up 6.5 percent, compared to a year ago," Jenk- ally berries, but the enlarged re- point: smell. 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The logged and lose some of their fla- Auto Club Group. “Com-bine fares six percent higher, mid- finicky, with the luscious fruit ei- other aspect to check for is mold. vor. rising temperatures with signs of range hotels up two percent and ther providing an incomparable Strawberries are highly perish- an improving economy, and car rentals costing one percent pop of flavor or the most disap- able, don't travel well and are 4 pounds ripe strawberries travel for the holiday should hit more. pointing let down of blandness. I known to start spoiling even as 1 cup granulated sugar a new post-recession high.” Improvements in several key ______don't know anyone who hasn't they sit there looking attractive. 2 tablespoons lemon juice or Highlights from the 2014 Me- economic factors are driving the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE had more than their share of When you get home, refrigerate orange juice morial Day Travel Forecast in- expectation for more holiday TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF tasteless strawberries. them, and then wash as needed. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FLORIDA IN AND FOR HARDEE Strawberries like their soil and In addition to strawberry ice 1/2 teaspoon salt clude: travelers this year. “Consumer COUNTY spending, disposable income, weather just so. It also appears cream, shakes, pies and jams, or 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground E #/79<3+6 +C 2963.+C GENERAL JURISDICTION they have suffered from our lov- travel volume is expected to consumer confidence and the DIVISION a bowl of fresh strawberries and black pepper reach a new post-recession high employment outlook are trend- ing them too much. This once- cream, there are other ways to with 36.1 million Americans ing up, which is welcomed news CASE NO.: 252013CA000188 delicate fruit is now commonly accentuate these treasures. 1. Preheat oven to 350 de- taking a trip. for the travel industry,” contin- grown on Ponderosa-sized Strawberries pair well with grees F. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, farms. What were once tiny jew- many herb and citrus flavors, 2. Rinse the strawberries thor- E (2/ 09 3= ued Jenkins. percent higher than the 10-year AAA expects that most driv- els are now bright red golf balls such as mint, lemon verbena, the oughly. Cut off tops and carve Plaintiff, (all the easier for field hands to juice and rind of lemons and or- away any discolored or mushy vs. pick). It's widely believed that anges. You also can experiment parts. Quarter or dice each berry. this attempt to bring mass quan- with herbs such as tarragon, basil 3. Place berries on foil or a MARIO WILSON, ELAINE tities to a demanding public has and lemon thyme. A little sugar parchment paper-lined roasting NOTICE OF APPLICATION STRONG, et al compromised the strawberry's ir- or a great honey also will en- pan. Mix the berries with the Defendants. resistible sweet-tart flavor. While hance the flavor of even the most sugar, juice, vanilla extract, salt FOR TAX DEED ______/ it's not impossible to find a ripe, perfectly ripe berry. Whipped and pepper. Spread berries NOTICE OF honeyed berry in your grocery, cream, creme fraiche or a good evenly across the surface of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that PNC C/O TC TAMPA FORECLOSURE SALE when late spring comes, I sug- quality Greek yogurt pair per- pan. 1, LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed gest you hit the road and head ei- fectly strawberries. 4. Roast for approximately 2 said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- ther to a farmer's market or small Strawberries also go well in hours, 15 minutes, stirring every certificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- suant to a Final Judgment of Fore- farm stand. savory dishes, and can be used in 20 to 30 minutes to prevent burn- closure filed May 6, 2014, entered Beside the color, the smell and tion of the property, and the names in which it was as- in Civil Case No. 252013CA000188 salads and sauces to add a bright ing and sticking, making sure to sessed are as follows: of the Circuit Court of the TENTH the beguiling taste of seasonal dimension of flavor. Like so scrape the sides of the pan. Judicial Circuit in and for Hardee strawberries, the great news is many foods, the essence of 5. Remove strawberries from CERTIFICATE NO.: 941 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2011 County, Wauchula, Florida, the that they're good for you! They strawberries will intensify when the pan. Allow to cool slightly Clerk of Court will sell to the high- are on almost everyone's best- roasted, either for desserts or as before using. Pour into an air- Parcel ID Number: 27-34-25-0710-00016-004B est and best bidder for cash at the food list, mainly because of the a surprising and attractive addi- tight container and refrigerate second floor hallway outside of high amount of vitamin C they Room 202 of the Hardee County tion to side vegetables, such as overnight to firm. Makes 1 1/2 Description of Property: Courthouse, 417 West Main cups. Street, Wauchula, FL. 33873 in ac- Angela Shelf Medearis' new BEG AT NE COR OF LOT 4 & RUN W 100 FT S cordance with Chapter 45, Florida cookbook is "The Kitchen Diva's 75 FT E 100 FT THENCE N TO POB BLK 16 Statutes on the 4th day of June, Diabetic Cookbook." To see ZOLFO SPRINGS ORS OR17P162 2014 at 11:00 AM on the following how-to videos, recipes and much, described property as set forth in said Summary Final Judgment, to- much more, Like Angela Shelf SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- wit: Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Facebook and go to Hulu.com. THE WEST 5 ACRES OF Read Gina Harlow's blog about Name in which assessed: ZOLFO SPRINGS MEDICAL LOT 1, PARNELL ACRES food, gardening and horses at UNIT TWO, ACCORDING www.peachesandprosciutto.com. CENTER C/O MAURICE BALLARD INC TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT Recipes may not be reprinted Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State BAR B-32, PAGE 3, OF THE without permission from Angela of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed PUBLIC RECORDS OF Shelf Medearis. according to law, the property described in such cer- HARDEE COUNTY, (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc., and FLORIDA, MORE PARTIC- Angela Shelf Medearis tificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the ULARLY DESCRIBED AS Hardee County Courthouse, 417 West Main Street, FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF second floor hallway outside of Room 202, Wauchula, THE SOUTH HALF SEC- FL 33873 on the 25TH day of JUNE, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. TION 28, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, RANGE 27 EAST, th HARDEE COUNTY, Dated this 7 day of MAY, 2014. FLORIDA MORE PARTICU- LARLY DESCRIBED AS Victoria L. Rogers FOLLOWS: COMMENCE Clerk of Circuit Court AT THE SOUTHWEST Hardee County, Florida CORNER OF THE SOUTH- EAST QUARTER OF SAID STATE OF FLORIDA AD No: 1 SECTION 28; THENCE By: LAURA L. BARKER, Deputy Clerk NORTH 89°49`08" EAST DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Tax Deed File No.: 252013TD077XXXX ALONG THE SOUTH LINE Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 OF THE SOUTHEAST NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT 5:22-6:12c QUARTER OF SAID SEC- TION 28 A DISTANCE OF The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft re- 1607.01 FEET; THENCE newal permit (FL0044229) which authorizes the discharge to discharge operate wastewater NORTH 52°17`51" EAST A treatment and effluent disposal facilities for Units 3 of the Richard J. Midulla Generating Station DISTANCE OF 96.00 FEET in Hardee County, Florida. Low volume waste and domestic wastewater generated during the NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- operation of Unit 3 will be treated prior to discharge to the on-site cooling reservoir. Discharge NING; THENCE NORTH to Payne Creek from the cooling reservoir as well as the on-site storm water detention pond FOR TAX DEED 09°46`30" WEST A DIS- will occur only during extreme rainfall in excess of a 10-year, 24-hour rainfall event. Payne Creek TANCE OF 1468.25 FEET is classified as a Class III fresh water. TO A POINT ON THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that PNC C/O TC TAMPA SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF 1, LLC, the holder of the following certificate has filed WAY LINE OF STATE The Richard J. Midulla Generating Station is co-located at the Hardee Power Station site said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The ROAD NO. 64 SAID POINT along with the Hardee Power Station power plant, owned and operated by Hardee Power Part- ners, Ltd. Both facilities discharge treated wastewater to the on-site cooling reservoir. The dis- certificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- BEING A POINT ON A CURVE AND CONCAVE TO charge from the cooling reservoir (Outfall D-001) is jointly owned and operated by both facilities. tion of the property, and the names in which it was as- THE NORTHWEST; The Hardee Power Station is permitted under Permit Number FL0041751. sessed are as follows: THENCE ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING FOR The permit re-authorizes the mixing zones for pH and unionized ammonia. The permit also CERTIFICATE NO.: 1158 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2011 ITS ELEMENTS A RADIUS authorizes a thermal mixing zone under Rule 62-302.520(6), F.A.C., but does not include a ther- OF 11509.14 FEET, A CEN- mal variance under Section 316(a), Clean Water Act. TRAL ANGLE OF 01°38`35" Parcel ID Number: 20-34-26-0000-03150-0000 AND A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 58°23`41" EAST Any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit to the Department Description of Property: FOR AN ARC DISTANCE or may submit a written request for a public meeting to Florida Department of Environmental OF 330.04 FEET; THENCE Protection, Industrial Wastewater Program, Mail Station 3545, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahas- 9.50 AC NW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 LESS SOUTH 10°19`06" EAST A see, Florida 32399-2400, Attention: Mr. Marc Harris, P.E., in accordance with Rule 62-620.555, BEG SW COR OF W1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 DISTANCE OF 1421.49 Florida Administrative Code. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the FEET; THENCE SOUTH information set forth below and must be received in the Department’s Industrial Wastewater THEN RUN N 900 FT TO POB THEN E 147.5 FT 52°17`51" WEST A DIS- N 147.5 FT W 147.5 FT S 147.5 FT TO POB 20 Section within 30 days of publication of this notice. Failure to submit comments or request a TANCE OF 362.01 FEET TO public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may 34S 26E OR3P88 24 8P258 269P602 PMR7/01 THE POINT OF BEGIN- DC&W-614 P1243P1244REL) PET-W-622P 221 NING. have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, Florida Admin- PRO-252001CP000066 670P217 CORRECTED istrative Code. PER PA 10/22/2013 Any person claiming an interest in the surplus from the sale, if any, The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information: SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- other than the property owner as (a) The commenter’s name, address, and telephone number, the applicant's name and of the date of the Lis Pendens, address, the Department Permit File Number and the county in which the project is STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. must file a claim within 60 days proposed; after the sale. (b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department action or proposed action was Name in which assessed: OLLIE JEAN LONG JERNI- received; Dated this 7 day of May, 2014. GAN, WILLIA ALENE LONG BLACKEY, AND LAURA JO (c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision; LONG VICTORIA L. ROGERS (d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT action or proposed action; and Said property being in the County of HARDEE, State As Clerk of the Court (e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled including a statement of the of Florida. Unless such certificate shall be redeemed nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting. However, the Department according to law, the property described in such cer- By: Connie Coker may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments tificate shall be sold to the highest bidder at the As Deputy Clerk should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting is requested. Hardee County Courthouse, 417 West Main Street, If you are a person with a disabil- second floor hallway outside of Room 202, Wauchula, ity who needs any accommoda- If a public meeting is scheduled the public comment period is extended until the close of FL 33873 on the 25TH day of JUNE, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. tion in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no the public meeting. If a public meeting is held any person may submit oral or written statements and data at the meeting on the Department proposed action. As a result of significant public Dated this 9th day of MAY, 2014. cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact comment the Department final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft the Office of the Court Administra- permit. Victoria L. Rogers tor, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) Clerk of Circuit Court working days of your receipt of The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during Hardee County, Florida this Notice of Foreclosure; if you normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, AD No: 1 are hearing or voice impaired, call at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Industrial Wastewater Program, 2600 TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida By: LAURA L. BARKER, Deputy Clerk Relay Service 711. Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, telephone (850) 245-8589 and at the De- Tax Deed File No.: 252013TD075XXXX partment’s Southwest District Office located at 13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 ______5:22,29c Florida 33637-0926, Phone Number: (813) 632-7600. 5:22-6:12c 5:22c May 22, 2014, The Herald-Advocate 11A AG ADVENTURE HCSB Will Raze Old Buildings

9 ! " newer cafeteria. When back in Of The Herald-Advocate the board room and continuing What goes up eventually with the meeting, Krahl said that comes back down. building has had break-ins, has This is true even for build- been vandalized and also has ings. Over the upcoming sum- termites. mer break, five old buildings, He noted it costs money to try maybe six, will be demolished at and keep up the building after Wauchula Elementary School every break-in, even though the and the former junior-high cam- building is no longer in use. pus. However in the past, the build- In June of 2012, Rob Krahl, ing has been used as storage and director of educational facilities, there are several items in the asked to demolish two buildings building. at WES. At that time, the School Board member Paul Samuels Board instructed Krahl to plan then asked why not just demol- out which other buildings also ish the old cafeteria along with needed to be removed. the other five buildings? Krahl The board has now given said it would be cheaper to do Krahl the go-ahead to demolish so, as he was told demolishing COURTESY PHOTO the sheriff’s trailer, snack shack, the building by itself would cost Future Farmers of America members at Hardee Senior High School traveled to Zolfo Springs Elementary School on attendance, ACE and teachers’ $24,000. Tuesday, April 29, to help students there learn about and observe Ag Literacy Day. The FFA members delighted first lounge, which are mostly lo- Upon hearing this, the mem- graders by reading to them as they all shared a book about agriculture. The little ones were proud to have the sen- cated on the old middle school bers voted to contract Robcor ior-high students take time from their day to visit with them. grounds and are no longer use- Contracting and include the de- ful. struction of the cafeteria over According to a report from this summer break, as long as Krahl, “These buildings … were the total cost of demolition does a part of a Castaldi Analysis not exceed $43,000. If it does, Fertilizer Company Receives Approval commissioned by the board and then the building will be torn approved by the Florida Depart- down at a later date. rial, which controls how fast the 9% what is and is not a fertilizer ment of Edu-cation.” The analy- Krahl is currently working on Of The Herald-Advocate nutrients are released. plant. sis said that making the getting a reduced price from the He said the company coats A company that puts a poly- Currently codes do not clas- YOUR necessary upgrades to use the contractor to include the build- urea and compound fertilizers mer coating around fertilizers sify companies that blend or mix buildings in the future isn’t costing. and does not handle any ammo- was given approval by the various fertilizers and nutrients effective and they should be nium nitrate. Hardee County Commission to together as a fertilizer plant. Fer- BUSINESS razed. Lambert then said he does not locate in the Hardee County tilizer plants are defined as mak- Krahl had asked for proposals feel the company should be clas- Commerce Park without having ing the base products by various from three separate contractors sified as a fertilizer producer and COULD AP- to apply for a special exception. chemical processes and reac- for demolition of the five build- did not think a Major Special Commissioners voted 4-1 on tions. ings and received quotes from It pays to Exception was necessary. Thursday night to classify Johnson said he did not want Robcor Contracting for $19,000, advertise in After making the motion, PEAR Florikan, along with other simi- to cause any existing or pro- Cross Construction for $25,780 Commissioner Mike Thompson your Hometown lar fertilizer mixing and blend- posed businesses problems but and Kimmins Con-tacting for also directed staff to remove the Newspaper ing companies in the county, as felt the board should wait until HERE $31,610. The School Board has term fertilizer plant from the a manufacturer of finished pro- staff can create descriptions contracted with these companies We are saving Unified Land Development ducts instead of a fertilizer plant. classifying what is and is not a in the past. this space just for Code and come up with more Commissioner Grady Johnson fertilizer plant before voting. TOO!! During the regularly sched-

accurate descriptions for the var- C ¡¢ £¤¢ YOU! voted against the motion. Commissioners Sue Birge uled School Board meeting on ious businesses that handle fer- Florikan is currently operat- and Colon Lambert said they May 8, Vice Chairwoman Teresa tilizer. ing in a light industrial park in each separately toured the Nancy Davis, Kim Crawford asked the other mem- “I don’t like the term,” Sarasota County off Interstate Florikan facility in Sarasota and bers and Krahl to walk onto the The Herald- Thompson said. “It leaves too Reas or 75 and is planning on moving its liked what they saw. campus to look at the buildings. much up to interpretation. I Advocate production facility to Hardee Edger Davis, President of Trayce Daniels The meeting was then temporar- don’t think it adequately de- 115 S. 7th Ave. County by mid-2015. Florida Fertilizer in Wauchula, ily adjourned so all of the mem- scribes anything.” 773-3255 The company will build an explained the differences be- 773-3255 bers could take a tour. Don Chancey, a P&Z board 80,000-square foot building at tween a mixing plant and what Upon touring the grounds, the www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com member, cautioned commission- www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com the Commerce Park after re- he considers a fertilizer plant, board members spotted what ers about “opening a slippery ceiving a $2 million grant from such as an ammonia facility. was the old junior high cafeteria, slope” by declaring the company the Hardee County Economic Davis said he doesn’t see any which is located right behind the Development Authority. problem with Florikan, or the as a blending and mixing facil- Florikan will also contribute existing two fertilizer compa- ity. He said the companies in the around $2 million to construct nies, being located in the Com- Commerce Park also sell chem- the facility, which is expected to merce Park. icals. cost about $4 million. It is ex- Eric Rosenthal, President of Chancey said the Fire De- pected to employ around 50 peo- Florikan, said all the company partment and the Building and ple. does is coat existing products Zoning Department need to be The issue arose after county with a polymer material, similar on the same page with these staff requested commissioners to that used for truck bed liners codes when determining how a discuss the issue and provide and mattresses. He said the business is classified. 2014 GRADUATES clarification to the Unified Land porous coating allows water to Development Codes re-garding slowly enter and exit the mate- Come Register With Us! KIDNEY Continued From 1A

be bonded by more than friend- ups in six weeks, then six Yeti Coolers & Accesories ship. months, then a year and then in Gilliard traveled to Atlanta, two years. A little girl was trying to hug Knives Ga., yesterday (Wednesday) Morse also requires further her father, but he was too tall. :))3 5&0(:&/)))()34 where the transplant will take attention after the surgery. He “Bend down, Daddy,” she place at Piedmont Hospital. will have monthly medications cried, “so I can reach you.” -4,-0+ 622.-)4: &6--/ 60+.&44)4 Today (Thursday) they will both that will total between $1,200 Before God sent His Son go for preoperative testing, and $2,500. The average cost for into the world, He too, where doctors will once again the transplant is $313,000. His seemed beyond our reach. $&351+0-*) ,&32)0)34:-*5)35-*-'&5)4 check and make sure that the friends and family are trying to God the Father became God two are compatible. raise money to help Morse cover the Son and lived among us The surgery is scheduled for the expense of the surgery and so we could come to know early tomorrow morning. medications. and understand Him. God Gilliard says they will both be He is enrolled in the Trans- became Man in the Person of in the same operating room and plant Fundraising Program of His Son. will then be taken to separate re- the Georgia Transplant Foun-da- Like us, He was born of a covery rooms. Gilliard will be tion. This foundation will match woman. But unlike us, He out within one week, but Morse dollar for dollar, up to $10,000, had no earthly father. must stay in the hospital for whatever Morse raises. His life, which began with- about a month to make sure his To donate and help Morse out sin, was lived without sin. new kidney is functioning prop- with medical bills, send checks He went about doing good erly. payable to Larry Morse Kidney for all – healing the sick and Gilliard will then be back in Transplant Fund and mail to providing hope for the crises Hardee County by the following Larry Morse Kidney Transplant of life. After all of the good Wednesday. Fund, P.O. Box 66, Meldrim, that He did, He voluntarily After the surgery, Gilliard GA 31318. There is also a Face- went to the cross and died for will have to change a few things, book page set up, named the our sins, expressing the love including his diet or any con- Larry Morse Kidney Fund, of God, His Father. sumption of alcohol. He will where updates are given on his He’s the same today. Right also have to return for follow- condition. now, as always, He’s reaching out to us with His endur- ing and unending love. This is a great time to reach " ! out to Him and tell Him we HARDEE RANCH love Him and are thankful for That’s all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a all He’s done for us. Guardian Ad Litem. Visit us at: TheSower.com UPPLY NC (If office unattended, please leave message.) S , I . 89 165,:$&6',6.& #"! "! "!% " ! "!% The Guardian ad Litem program, which serves abused and neglected children across Hardee County, is seeking Ease a dependent child’s volunteers. Volunteer guardians help represent children way through the court sys- who are involved in court proceedings. Guardians must be tem. Volunteer to be a at least 21 years old and undergo background checks and 513)163410(&93-(&9 &/ 2/ a certification process. For more information about the Guardian Ad Litem. program, call Dawn Shinskey 863-534-4597 or email &563(&9 &/2/ [email protected]. (If office unattended, please leave 5:22c message.) 12A The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014

temperatures were warm, reaching the upper 80s to low 90s in all citrus producing counties. As per the U.S. Drought Monitor, last up- Salute 035.)'534$4)'7* dated May 13, 2014, abnormally dry conditions have returned to the By Larry Pelton Week Ending: May 18, 2014 southernmost region of the citrus growing area but are currently af- More Fieldwork Possible This Week fecting no active citrus groves. Hardee County Veteran’s Services Weather Summary: According to Florida’s Automated The rainfall of a few weeks ago was beneficial. Some of the Weather Network (FAWN), Jay (Santa Rosa County) received the healthier and well cared for trees are showing lots of new growth. most rain with 5.04 inches of rain. Maximum temperatures ranged Next season’s crop is progressing well with oranges marble size or BEWARE OF VA PENSION SCAMS from 84 to 93 degrees. Dover (Hillsborough County) received the bigger and grapefruit golf ball sized. Growers and caretakers are ap- Q: Are there scams that I should watch out for with VA pen- highest temperature at 93 degrees. The lowest temperatures in the plying nutritional and post bloom sprays, fertilizing, irrigating, sion? State ranged from 47 degrees in Defuniak Springs (Walton County) mowing, and in some cases resetting new trees. A. As a veteran, beware of pension advance products that offer to 66 degrees in Fort Lauderdale (Broward County). Processing plants are primarily running Valencia oranges from to pay military retirees a lump-sum payout in return for their now until the end of the season. Several packinghouses have fin- monthly retirement payments. The products may amount to payment Field Crop: Farmers in the Panhandle and north Florida still ished for the season with a few still taking small amounts of late or- of only pennies on the dollar, and the advances are reported to carry have water standing in cultivated fields. Two farmers in Gulf County anges. interest rates from 27 percent to 106 percent, which can threaten a were planting soybeans. In Jackson County and Okaloosa County safe retirement. farmers were planting cotton. Walton County was drying out but Fruit and Vegetables: Watermelon harvest is going strong in There are many pension advance companies on the Internet, peanut planting was delayed. In Washington County some peanut Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Dixie counties. Potato often with patriotic-sounding names and logos. If you’re offered a acreage will be replanted. Dixie County farmers received more rain harvest continued and the last of the cabbage were being harvested pension advance, stay away from arrangements that allow a creditor this past week and 25-30% of fields were flooded that had been in Flagler and Putnam counties. Vegetable producers were cleaning to access the account where you get your benefits. planted; other fields too wet to start planting. Levy County farmers up fields in southwest Florida as the season nears an end. Crops Instead, get trusted financial expert advice if you need emer- were finishing up with planting peanuts this past week. Statewide, planted in Miami-Dade County were boniato, malanga, okra, and gency funds. peanut planting was 48 percent complete, ahead of last year’s 45 bitter melon. Miami-Dade County farmers were harvesting boniato, Additionally, some individuals and companies use VA’s Aid & percent but behind the 5-year average of 49 percent. bitter melon, malanga, okra, and some herbs. Vegetables and fruits Attendance pension benefit as a hook to sell services. The Aid & coming to market in the southwest were blueberries, collards, cu- Attendance benefit is for eligible disabled veterans who require the Citrus: Rainfall in the citrus producing area this past week was cumbers, eggplant, herbs, kale, lettuce, peppers, snap beans, squash, aid and attendance of another person, or who are housebound. widespread. All stations received some precipitation, ten received tomatoes, watermelons, and specialty items. Individuals or companies looking to sell their services may offer more than an inch, and two received more than two inches. Frost- to help veterans obtain Aid & Attendance benefits, but they move proof (Polk County) received the most at 2.29 inches, followed by Livestock and Pastures: Pastures remain wet in the Panhandle. assets into irrevocable trusts for qualification. When being solicited, Dover (Hillsborough County) with 2.16 inches received. Pasture in southwest Florida received some rain this past week watch out for: Okahumpka (Lake County) and Arcadia (DeSoto County) received which helped improve condition. The cattle condition for the State —A lawyer or veteran adviser who offers to get the Aid & At- the least with 0.20 inches of precipitation recorded. Daytime high was primarily good but the pasture condition was fair to good. tendance benefit for a fee. Federal law prohibits VA-accredited ad- visers from charging to assist with VA claims. However, at times a “consultation fee” is charged up front. —A claim from a paid adviser stating that he can get the benefits for you more quickly than anyone else. All VA claims must go through the standard evaluation process, which no one can bypass to get it done faster. —An offer to help financially secured veterans quality or Aid & Attendance by taking control of their finances and moving assets into inaccessible trusts. This may disqualify a veteran from other benefits. —Retirement homes using the lure of Aid & Attendance to get veterans to move in on the implied promise that they will get the benefit. If the claim is denied, the veteran may not be able to afford to remain in the facility. E-mail claims questions to [email protected]. Larry Pelton is local Veteran’s Services officer and adjutant of American Legion Post No. 2. This column will provide information to veterans and their families regarding Veterans Administration monetary and medical benefits. It will also feature the local Ameri- can Legion and its dedication to public service in Hardee County. APPLY NOW for Hardee District Schools Letter To The Editor HHS Junior Seeks Funds For Brown University Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program Dear Editor: gram costs and $250 for trans- I am a junior at Hardee Senior portation in order to attend the June 9 - August 5, 2014 High and have recently been ac- program. So far I have raised cepted by Brown University to $350. attend a summer program for I am reaching out to you to 32)';#-856)';='1 41 outstanding high school stu- ask for help before my deadline dents. I have maintained a grade of May 2014. I am hoping that point average of 3.6 and have you will consider helping me Breakfast & Lunch Provided been highly involved in Varsity with a donation. Softball, Varsity Volleyball, and If you choose to donate, you National Junior Honor Society. I can make the check payable to have also volunteered at Project Brown University and earmark Graduation as well as Hardee it with my name on the memo Junior High’s volleyball team to line. % "811*5"(-330".7* which I assist in coaching. I will be sending all checks to- I have enrolled in a course, gether at one time to Brown’s Hilltop Elementary History of American film, be- Cashier Office to pay for the cause I am passionate about the program. 2401 US Highway 17 N art of making movies. I really appreciate your con- I am hoping that this course sideration. If you have any ques- will help me explore this aca- tions, you may contact me at demic interest and help me pre- 863-245-4225. pare for college. My parents are Jamie Gough Students from all over the and Kristie Benton. I am the world attend these programs, granddaughter of Brenda Gough To Register Please call and I know that I would gain a and the late Marshall Gough. great deal from both my studies My great-grandmother was the and interactions with my peers. late Doris Gough. Early Learning Coalition I am so eager to participate in Sincerely, this life-changing experience. Kendal Gough My challenge is that I need to 810 West Palmetto Street raise $5,094 to help with pro- Wauchula

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In turn, all of the was recently filled with the thing Has Changed” as he also students then thanked Radford, sounds of music thanks to the played the guitar, and Nang Lor, reading a couple of letters aloud choir department. Summer Xiong and Kevin Bor- and handing him gifts and a card On May 8, choir director jas sang “Royals” while Kevin signed by the entire choir. That David Radford led Hardee Sen- played the guitar. last song was “Friends,” which ior High’s girls, varsity and reg- The regular choir sang high- Meagan Araujo and David Gib- ular choirs in this year’s Spring lights from the hit Disney movie son had solo performances in. Concert. “Frozen,” and featured soloists Other members of the choir The evening began with the Caitlin Dufresne, Blake Holton, include Isabel Abel, Margarita Girls Choir singing “You Can’t Aubrey Rigney and Tacita Bar- Alamia, Haylee Albritton, Stop the Beat,” from the musical rera. Shayla Albritton, Destiny Alder- and movie “Hairspray.” They An a cappella version of man, Rosemica Alinka, Briana continued with a medley of Car- “Build Me Up Buttercup” was Arce, Nelson Bethea, McKenzie Mr. and Mrs. Tony Rod- rie Underwood hits such as up next, and then the Michael Blair, Leah Chavez, Karina Cis- riguez, Bartow, a six-pound “Some Hearts,” “Jesus, Take the Bublé song “Home” was sung neros, Carleigh Coleman, Grace daughter, Lillian Payton, born Wheel” and “All-American by the choir featuring soloists Coronado, Steven Crews, Logan March 14, 2014, Winter Haven Girl,” which Brinkley Yeomans Jacob Neuhofer and Kayla Cun-ningham, Breanna Darley, Regency Center. Mrs. Rod- had a solo part in. The girls fin- Albritton. The regular choir fin- Carmen Delgado, Esmeralda riguez is the former Amanda ished with the popular Katy ished with the Journey hit COURTESY PHOTO Deloera, Rachel Dorough, Kara Clanton. Maternal grandmother Perry song “Roar,” with soloist “Don’t Stop Believin’,” featur- The Wauchula Woman's Club’s conservation project to Durden and Caroline Durrance. is Linda Chestnut of Bartow. Esmeralda Arana. ing soloists Kevin Borjas and collect water bottles for recycling produces a big bunch Also, Jordan Evers, Jenna Maternal great-grandfather is There were several soloists, Faith Hodges. of bags. Pictured (from left) are Julie Bridges, Dr. Sylvia Flores, Brooke Fones, Amber Jesse Chestnut of Bartow. Pater- duets and trios throughout the The Varsity Choir was then Collins, Esther Alvarado and Teresa Carver, Hardee Franks, Jazmin Garcia, Mariah nal grandparents are Jose and concert. They were McKenzie up with “Riversong” and the tra- County Solid Waste director. The county is collecting Garcia, McKenzie Garcia, Ana I. Rodriguez of Lakeland. Malone singing “I’ll Be” accom- ditional American folk song more plastic bottles and encourages others to recycle as Senida Garcia, Crystal Gonza- Paternal great-grandparents are panied by Stewart Upton on gui- “The Crawdad Song,” which well. Keep water bottles out of the landfill! lez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Jocelyn Claudio and Ana Otero, and Jose tar, Sierra Perez using American had special parts by Kate Guitierrez, Logan Gunnoe, Jen- and Santiaga Rodriguez, all of Sign Language to interpret the Thomas and Rachel Burton. The nifer Hinerman, Emily Johnson, Lakeland. song “One Voice” and Kimber choir ended with a traditional Your Child Will Elizabeth Juarez, Kristian Judah, –––––– Deeson singing “Send Me” Zulu folk song, “Aya Ngena,” Vaughn Kirkland, Tai Lewis, Birth announcements will be along with Shanna Staton as which translates to “They go in, Learn to Read! Filistin Louis Michel, Victoria published free of charge within Timmy Staton accompanied they come out, they are con- McGhin and Alexis Melendez. three months of the date of birth. Free Evaluation them on the piano. fused, they are frightened,” and And, Mia Mondragon, A photo of the infant—as a new- Also, Kaley Shepard gave her featured Caitlin Dufresne and Internationally Acclaimed Method Zachary Neuhofer, Brittany born only—may be added at no interpretation of “Hey Ya” while Emily Rhodes. Obryan, Aundrea Pace, Deisy cost. Any other photo of the baby Children, Teens & Adults playing the ukulele, Rachel Bur- The combined choirs moved Piedad, Kayleen Prestridge, An- will cost $15. 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Felice of Lake Dale rently seeking a lone armed rob- lead the summer competitive pages of The Florida Ad-vo- The special feature of the went wrong for the Wildcats. Acres, is the valedictorian of the ber who hit a local fast-food swim program. Melissa Rob-ert- cate, the Hardee County Her- morning worship hour at the ——— Class of ’89. He won this honor restaurant late Monday night. son is the new coach of the ald and The Herald-Advocate Presbyterian church last Sat- The Royal Theatre’s program with slightly better than a 3.9 av- Subway Sandwiches & Salads in Hardee Swim Association squad . . . urday was the presentation of includes “One Third of a Na- erage through his high school the Wal-Mart Plaza was struck at which is forming now. the beautiful token to Mrs. T.E. tion” on Friday; “Fiddlin’ years. Kevin Nathan Fittro, with 75 YEARS AGO Hungerford for being the oldest Buckaroo” on Saturday; “Hon- an average of 3.9, has been se- On Sunday, May 14, Council- mother present. She is the olulu” on Sunday and Monday; lected as salutatorian for the REMOTE ROBOT CAMERA man A.B. Pearce was taken to mother of five children, and “Up the River” on Tuesday and Class of ’89 He is the son of the Wauchula Infirm-ary suffer- grandmother of twenty-two Wednesday; and “Persons in Robert and Janet Fittro. ing from pneumonia. Mr. Pearce grandchildren. Hiding” on Thursday and Fri- ——— is still confined to the hospital, ——— day. Hardee County sheriff’s but attending physicians state The Hardee County Wildcats deputies last week unearthed a that his condition is good and took their imposing record into 50 YEARS AGO trio of illegal crops worth an es- At a joint meeting of Hardee timated half-million dollars. In a and Highlands school officials three-day aerial search of the here Tuesday night, Lee G. Hen- county for domestic marijuana derson, assistant director of the plantings, authorities discovered Division of Community Junior a total of 501 plants in three dif- Colleges, Tallahassee, advised ferent locations, sheriff’s Capt. the two boards on procedure Jeff Maddox said. Fort Green News necessary to obtain a junior col- ——— By Rilla Cooper lege for the area. After two years of making ——— plans and then working out an Wauchula school officials this agreement with the county last week denied that Hardee High February, the Fraternal Order of Greetings from Fort Green! was a beautiful lady always School teacher James (Cotton) Police leased a site for a new fir- We have had some unusual dressed to the “T” and just as Martin was fired because of his ing range. “But we have not re- but great weather for the past pretty inside. She was always political activities in behalf of ceived some of the donations few days. The March winds are pleasant to be around and will be gubernatorial candidate Robert which were promised to help here to stay! missed. King High. Martin, a world his- with the construction,” said Sgt. Fort Green is growing, as is Our sincere sympathy is also tory teacher and former track Charles Bishop, president of the most of Florida. Little Mattie extended to the family of Harry and football coach at the school, FOP. Grace Davis made her appear- Hambrick. He was Betty Ab- is High’s campaign manager in ——— ance early on May 15. She was bott’s brother-in-law and lived Hardee County. Thirty-five members of the at church on the 18th! She is a in Georgia but was a frequent ——— Hardee Senior High School beautiful little baby. visitor to Fort Green. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Roberts of Band traveled to Miami last The twin girls of Katie Moye Ciara Smith turned 12 last Wauchula are parents of a son, week for the state band contest were delivered early Saturday Saturday and had a party at Bobby Joseph, born May 9 at and returned with their highest morning, the 17th. Both home with cake and presents. Arcadia General Hospital ratings ever. weighed less than two pounds She is a pretty girl with three weighing seven pounds two each and will have to remain at older brothers. ounces. 10 YEARS AGO Tampa General for several Our calendar is getting full. ——— Habitat for Humanity of months. Katie will be dis- Gulf State Homecoming is this A raccoon, killed May 9 on Hardee County dedicated its charged in a few days. Great- Friday and Saturday. May 29 is North Seventh Avenue, has been first home in Bowling Green on grandma Gwen Albritton said the 4-H Banquet. June 1 our found to be rabid. Police Chief Sunday. Regina Ward was all the doctor said a day at a time. graduates will be recognized in Paul Johns, who killed the in- smiles as she accepted the keys PHOTO BY JIM KELLY We all know prayer is the key. the morning service, with dinner fected animal, said that he had to her new home from Pam War- The Wauchula Police Department recently purchased a Charlotte Albritton Truitt, in the fellowship hall after the received a report from George ren, Hardee Habitat’s president. military surplus remote robot camera for explosives de- who was born in Fort Green but a.m. service. Heine, county health officer, that ——— tection. WPD paid $200 for the robot which cost $10,000 moved to Highlands when in the June 7 is a sing benefit for post-mortem tests had found the A 27-year-old Bowling Green new, said assistant police chief Matthew Whatley who eighth grade, called me to give Byron Allison. This benefit will presence of rabies. The case was man was arrested by state au- spoke to the Hardee Rotary Club on Wednesday, May 14, news of her son, Jeff. He is a be in the Bowling Green Baptist the second infected raccoon thorities last week, accused of at the Java Cafe. WPD has a $1.19 million budget with 13 lawyer in Raleigh, N.C., and Church, with groups from Fort killed within the city limits dur- trafficking in large amounts of full-time and 7 part-time officers. Two years ago the was appointed by Gov. McCrory Green and Bowling Green along budget was $1.5 million with more staff. to be a member at-large on the with other groups having special state CPA Examin-er Board. music. It has not been decided I truly don’t understand the if a meal will be served or not. pleasure people get from throw- Of course, the 7th is graduation ing trash in the creeks. The little day for Hardee County so even creek south of our house only if you are worn out from that big has a trickle of water and some- event, put out the extra effort A Tribute to Our Soldiers on Memorial Day one threw a big post over the and attend this worthwhile trickle. It looks like a fat littered event. post. Drink cups and cans are On our prayer list is Levi thrown in quite frequently. Bolin, an infant with problems. Grandma Mary Samuels was Gloria Dupree is back in rehab, very proud of her grandson, LaVoyd Hall, Doyle Bryan and Clay. He placed second in the all the ones with cancer who at- race at Auburndale Speedway tend Fort Green. and won a big trophy and cash! Sherman, Newt Murdock and I didn’t ask how much money his grandson, Jack, went to but any is great! Homerville, Ga., last week to I don’t know where they came get their deer stands. They made from but we have new hand fans it there and back in one day, but in church with a photo of the the “old men” were sure tired! church on the front and hours of When Sherman called me to say operation on the back. Remem- they were on the way home and ber when most churches had no Jack was driving, I told Sherman AC and only open windows and that I knew Jack and had at- fans from the local funeral tended a graduation party for homes? him at Connie Coker’s a long Grandmother Geraldine Floyd time ago! Connie had quilted told me her grandson, Garrett him a quilt made from jeans. Floyd, had been accepted at the Amaz-ing what our minds re- University of Florida in member from long ago and can’t Gainesville. He was on cloud remember what had for supper nine. last night! They all had a good Our sincere sympathy is ex- time, and love the fried chicken tended to the family of Rozene at some little restaurant there. Proctor. 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a t 1 t 1 a :30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27th at the Hardee County service at the church at 202 Sid- 7. Future No. 2 "Honest" of North Florida Sailing Club. plete advanced coursework in Board of County Commissioners Chambers, 412 West Or- ney Roberts Road, Ona. Pastor 8. Timeflies new entry "After Carla also volunteered at the the field of oncology. ange Street, Wauchula, Florida. Hubbard House Women’s Shel- Her final medical rotation was Stephen Darley and the congre- Hours" ter, Ruggles Assisted Liv-ing for six months at the Corner- gation invite all former members 9. Luke Bryan No. 7 "Crash This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person Facility, Kernan Boulevard Bap- stone Therapy Clinic in Hunt- and friends to share this special My Party" needing to make special arrangements should contact the tist Church and Habitat for Hu- ington Beach, Calif., where she occasion. 10. Whitechapel new entry Economic Development Office (773-3030) at least forty- manity. evaluated and treated pediatric ––––– "Our Endless War" eight (48) prior to the meeting. As a requirement of her doc- patients in an outpatient clinic, Friendship Church is cele- torate, Carla completed five school and home-based settings, brating Homecoming Sunday, Top 10 Hot Vanessa Hernandez, medical internships over the past educated caregivers and class- with the service beginning at Country Singles CHAIR two years. Carla spent six room teachers, and presented in- 10:30 a.m. 1. Luke Bryan No. 1 "Play It EDC/IDA Dinner on the grounds will be HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA months working for Fukuji & service on gait analysis in Again" 5 ¡¡¢ Lum Physical Therapy Assoc- experienced pediatric ambula- held at the church on Moffitt 2. Brantley Gilbert No. 3 iates in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, tors. Road, Zolfo Springs. Everyone "Bottoms Up" where she guided patients Carla also presented her re- is invited to visit for this special 3. Florida Georgia Line feat. through applied treatment search project prior to earning time. Luke Bryan No. 2 "This Is How modalities in both outpatient and her degree while participating in ––––– We Roll" aquatic therapy settings. a medical conference in New The New Creation & Re- 4. Eric Church No. 4 "Give Her next assignment was at York City which was entitled, source Center Inc. is hoping to Me Back My Hometown" the Cherry Hill Rehabilitation “A Comparison of Physician reopen its shelter home by next 5. Thomas Rhett No. 5 "Get Center in Birmingham, Ala., Referral and Direct Access Prac- March. The group has provided Me Some of That" where she evaluated, reassessed tice Models: An analysis of service to others since 2002 and 6. Rascal Flatts No. 8 and treated geriatric patients in physical therapy practice pat- feeds about 260 people at its bi- "Rewind" an inpatient skilled nursing cen- terns when accessed through di- weekly event every second and 7. Keith Urban No. 7 "Cop ter. rect access versus a physician’s fourth Saturday. Car" An internship at a privately- referral.” To reopen the shelter, the 8. Miranda Lambert No. 9 owned outpatient clinic in New She will be spending the next group needs a certified electri- "Automatic" &Grille cian and plumber to bring every- 9. Jerrod Niemann No. 6 York City provided an opportu- two months in Spokane, Wash., !&(, 1 )/(,)/( !-#%-'! nity to treat adult orthopedic pa- preparing for her national board thing up to code, and is asking "Drink to That All Night" tients and to present an certification examination in July. community leaders for dona- 10. Jake Ownen No. 11 863-773-2007 in-service session on body me- Carla is the daughter of Bob tions up to $500, which can be "Beachin'" Opens at 11 am Mon. – Sat. chanics for manual treatments. and Linda Shayman of Wau- sent to P. O. Box 2116, Source: Billboard Carla next traveled to Lau- chula. Wauchula, FL 33773. For more (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. We open at 11:00 am sanne, Switzerland, where she information, contact Juanita Wright at 863-773-0166 or 863- Tuesday through Saturday. 781-0982. ––––– Come eat with us! The deadline for Church News submissions is Thursday at 5 We have some of the best food in town. for the next edition.

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Pill Drop Amassed Big Load would like to thank all of the participants, sponsors, and volunteers for making the The latest local Take-Back Day collected 138 pounds of un- 3rd annual 5K Run Walk, during the event “Missions on Main”, a huge success! wanted medications! The Hardee County Alliance We raised over $17,500 for local and foreign mission projects. for Substance Abuse & Teen Pregnancy Prevention in con- junction with the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office and the TITLE SPONSOR Wauchula Police Department joined in the national the “pill drop” on April 26. Old, unused and unwanted Florida Hospital Wauchula medications create a public health and safety concern because they are highly susceptible PLATINUM SPONSORS to accidental ingestion, theft, misuse, abuse or disposal which can contaminate water supplies. Crewsville Bethel Baptist Church Take-Back Day first began in September 2010, and since then OLD PONSORS ILVER PONSORS RONZE PONSORS 3.4 million pounds of pills have G S S S B S been collected nationally. Benny & Pam Albritton AG Outdoor World, Inc. Alan Jay Automotive Management, Inc. Both the Sheriff’s Office and Ben Albritton Family Brady-Brook, Inc. Alane Academy the Wauchula Police Depart- First Christian Church of Wauchula Branches of Life Photography Altman Chiropractic, P. A. ment say Hardee Countians don’t have to wait for that one George Wadsworth Insurance, LLC Ron & Lori Bromley Ashbrook Realty, LLC special day to arrive. They will Habitat for Humanity Stuart & Katie Durastanti Greg & Dana Conley take your unwanted medications Vandolah Power FBC Bowling Green Countryside Growers, Inc. Monday through Friday of any Veg-King of Florida, Inc. Walter & Carol Farr David & Nicole Drake week. Hardee County aims to pro- Farr Groves LLC First National Bank of Wauchula vide a safe, convenient and re- Photos Giovanni's Florida Fence Post Co., Inc. sponsible means of disposal Gourley Plastering, Inc. Gloria's Restaurant while also educating the public & about the potential for abuse of Denise Grimsley Hardee Ranch Supply, Inc. these medications. Results at: Heartland Gold Heartland Magazine The Alliance for Substance www.sendmemissions5k.com Johnson Harvesting Inc. Joe L Davis, Inc. Abuse & Teen Pregnancy Pre- Russell Melendy Bobby & Susan Krause vention is a group of concerned citizens, law enforcement offi- Mosaic Joe & Caroline Mackay cers and community and busi- SPECIAL THANKS TO: Oak Grove Baptist Church Missions Paul & Julia Roberts ness leaders who are working -0-1+<%-1 64))6#%7',7/% Patterson Welding Safeguard Security Inc. together to take a stand against drugs and bring about positive Wauchula Police Department Robarts Family Funeral Home, Inc. Sutton Monuments change for Hardee County. Hardee County Court House Sam Albritton Electrical Services, Inc. Wauchula State Bank For more information, visit Hardee County Family YMCA Paul, Jamie & Eli Samuels Bill & Judy Whitford hardeeasapp.com, find it on Branches of Life Photography Sevigny & Associates Eye Care, PA Facebook and Twitter, or contact project coordinator Maria Pear- 2%(<#%7',7/% State Farm - David Singletary son at 767- 0401. Cutting Edge Ministry Sun Fresh Farms, Inc. AG Outdoor World Produce Ullrich's Water Conditioning Services, Inc. All our Volunteers Wauchula Abstract & Title Co., Inc.

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! " cl2:13tfc Flores & Flores, Inc. Realtors Advantage Realty NOEY A. FLORES, BROKER 228 N. 6th Ave. 743 US 27 S. Sebring, FL 33872 Office: 863-386-1111 Fax: 863-386-1112 Wauchula, Florida 33873 Private and Confidential Listings and Sales Noey A. Flores Broker VISIT US AT (863) 773-3337 Fax: (863) 773-0144 (863) 781-4585 (863) 773-2128 http://www.erahighlands.com/ OR http://www.era.com/worldwide/ www.floresrealty.net REALTORS Over in sales for Hardee and JOE L. DAVIS “$35,000,000” !!!!NEW LISTING!!!! JOE L. DAVIS, JR. Highlands County area in 2013. And 21 Realtors REALTOR JOHN H. O’NEAL at your service for all of your real estate needs. See more listings at ERA Real Estate offices located world wide! www.joeldavis.com Jessica Prescott PROPERTIES FOR SALE (941) 737-6502 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS 89± acs fronts Peace River & in- 4” well, micro-jet irrigation. Hardee County: cludes cabin, barn, 3 wells, & $60,000! Grand old home on the National Historic 35± ac grove. Excellent pasture Registry. Could be a show place! Three & majestic live oaks w/plenty of 1.3± ac commercial lot other homes on property. Possibly Bed deer & turkey. $735,000! w/3,766±SF restaurant & drive- WAUCHULA – 2BR/1BA Frame home in need of work. On a thru has 130+ ft frontage on and Breakfast and income producing. 5 4BR/2BA CB home on Hawaiian commercial lot close to the hospital. Frontage on Carlton St. N&S bound Hwy 17. $357,000! acres in a great location! Zoned R3. Only Offered a $39,900 Dr in Wauchula. $75,000! $199,000. Call now!!! PRICE REDUCED! 9.8± acs Commercial lot (zoned C-2) in- WAUCHULA – 3 Rental Units on Florida Ave. All units rented and fronts SR 64 near Popash. Great legal. Great income producing property, as you live in one of the side Wauchula City Limits. 800 acres +- Gentlemen's Ranch. All new for homesite or agriculture. units. Priced at $89,900 $14,000! NOW $80,000! buildings with 3 homes, barn, 8 horse stalls, and tack room. New fencing. Small Bowling Green – 2BR/2BA CB home with central air & heat, 4BR/3BA home & Hamlin grove PRICE REDUCED! 20± acs lake with creek frontage. 370 acres of Her- garage, large 110x120 lot, storage shed, large laundry room, and on 20± acs. 2 pole bars, in- 1527 total sqft. Priced at $69,900 zoned industrial on Hwy 17. mathia, 70 acres in Jiggs grasses. 65%+ ground pool and ½ ac fish pond. $399,000! $499,000! improved pastures. Good road access and WAUCHULA – 4BR/2BA Frame home in town. Needs work. Great 3/2 home in Wauchula close to could be used for farming. Also good hunt- for the carpenter at heart or investor. Offered at $29,900 5± acs. w/mature trees in Desoto business area w/3 sheds & a ing for deer, turkey, hogs and other wild Co. Homesite or farm. Owner fi- barn for your storage needs. WE SHARE THE SAME MLS WITH HIGHLANDS COUNTY! nance. $35,000! $39,000! game. Call me for more information! 9± ac grove on Main Street East, Remember, Our listings are on the Internet. Anyone with a computer can access them anytime!

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EOE call 863-773-3265 for more infor- posit. 419-656-3246. 5:22p Section 10 Paragraph D require all FRIDAY, SATURDAY, Victory Polk Rd., Wauchula. 5:22p DFWP 5:15,22c mation. tfc-dh NICE, CLEAN, SMALL furnished ads for any construction-related Praise Center fund raiser 7-?, MULTI-FAMILY, Saturday, 8-3. 620 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE Driving efficiency apartment. AC/Heat, service to carry the contractor’s li- 2741 Theatre Road, Bowling S. 8th Ave., Wauchula. 5:22p Instructors (PT) Open until filled. utilities included. $500 per month. cence number. tfc-dh Green. 5:22p FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8-? 1997 Please visit http://sfsc.inter- Damage deposit and references Merle Langford , off 64 East. 5:22p viewexchange.com for detailed Real Estate required. 863-832-0676. 5:22p position posting. 863-784-7132. Yard Sales EA/EO. 5:15,22c UNITED COUNTRY Wolf Lake Re- alty - 4 bedrooms, 13.5 acres, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, 8 DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus! Services barn, pond. Call Jim Watson, Bro- am - ?, 1206 Boyd Cowart Rd., out- Great Pay! Consistent freight, ker Associate, 863-465-1549. CHRIS SMITH HEDGING Service, back. Tools, toys, collectible great miles on this Regional Ac- OUSES 5:1-29p free estimates, roadways, fence glassware, cast iron heaters, I B(+ H count. Werner Enterprises 1-855- lines, peach trees. 941-737-9290. model cars/trucks, going on daily, 517-2507. 5:22-6:19c 5:22-6:19p for more information call 863-245- C B H 6619. 5:15-6:5p Rentals ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Miscellaneous Thursday 7:00 p.m., Grace Fellow- FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 7-2. Multi 2/2 APARTMENT, appliances, 875 family yard & barn sale. Brighton, cl1:12tfc sq.ft. Very nice, built in 2012, ship Church, 131 S. 8th Ave., UTILITY POLES for sale. All sizes. handbags, jewelry, accessories, downtown Wauchula, 863-781- Wauchula. Bill 727-326-3816. 863-245-8659. 5:1-29p Vera Bradley, clothes all sizes. 0702. 5:22,29c tfc-dh 2001 KAWASAKI VN1500-L2 Trucks, boats, campers, tools, 3BR/1B MOBILE HOME in Charlie Vulcan Nomad Fi, $3,375, scrap metal. Hwy. 64 E, Ramon Creek on Hwy. 64, $600 month, *** Pettaway Rd. Follow signs. 5:22p 863-773-2478. 4:24-5:22p NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP $300 sec. Teresa 863-781-9084, STOVES, REFRIGERATORS, Big TROUBLE? CALL Bill 863-781-4460. 4:24tfc sale on lots of nice clothes. We HE RTL ND ULLRICH’S PITCHER PUMP Mobile Home Park *RENT-TO-OWN* also have childrens & ladies For complete well, sales, service MOBILE HOMES 1, 2, 3 Bed- shoes. Beautiful twin & queen and installation, SURVE NG MOBILE HOME FOR SALE, good rooms. Cheaper than paying rent. beds. Edna’s Place, Wauchula. call 863-773-6448. condition, $1,000 at Crystal Lake, Close to schools and hospital. Lot 5:22c 7:18tfc 863-473-1429. 5:22,29p rent $300. 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PHOTOS BY JIM KELLY The local watermelon harvest has been underway since May 10 and should last until about May 29, said Bowling Green grower Jimmy Parker on Monday. Prices through May 19 had been good at 22 to 25 cents COURTESY PHOTO a pound to the grower, he Frank Phillips, of the Heartland Library Cooperative, recently was honored at the Hardee said. Most all the growers County Public Library for all the work he does to keep the public computers going. The in Hardee, DeSoto and week of May 12-16 was declared "Frank And Beans Week" by the cooperative. All li- Manatee counties are har- braries in the co-op honored Phillips in some way. Shown here recognizing the monster vesting. Warm weather in in all computers by wearing “Franken Beans” T-shirts are (standing, from left) Dee the U.S. helps fuel the sale Shackelford, Rhonda Darty, Alyssa Purdy-Grimes, Nancy Collins and Patti Lang; (kneel- and price of watermelons. ing) Phillips. Growers in this area always try to have their melons ready for the Memorial Day weekend, which tradition- ally is a big time for people to enjoy watermelons. This Hardee County Emergency Management’s year Memorial Day is May 26. These photos were taken May 15 at Parker’s fa- 1st Annual Hurricane EXPO cility on East Main Street in Bowling Green. Melons often are taken from field to packing house in old school buses like shown here.

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SendMeMissions 5K Run/Walk

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Hundreds Run For SendMeMissions Check It Out! By MARIA TRUJILLO was Gustavo Toledo, 18, with a Ages 13 to 15, female: first place Sandy Meeks and third By Alyssa Purdy-Grimes Of The Herald-Advocate time of 17 minutes 50 seconds. place Savannah Oldfield, second place Jennifer Palmer. Male: Main Street was filled with He beat last year’s winner, who place Anna Balluff and third first place William Iverson, sec- Hardee County Public Library cheering crowds and triumphant came in at 18:31. place Cynthia Hernandez. Male: ond place Kevin Rickett and runners as the third annual Send- The first overall female win- first place Marc Salazar, second third place Scott Tharp. MeMissions 5K Run/Walk took ner was Caroline MacKenzie, place Austin Garcia and third Ages 45 to 49, female: first SUMMER FUN FOR ALL AGES! place on May 9. 12, with a time of 20 minutes place Cody Helms. place Stephanie Herriman, sec- Break out the sunscreen and your swimsuit! Summer is ap- Runners of all ages took to and 7 seconds. She also beat last Ages 16 to 19, female: first ond place Veronica Castañon proaching fast. the streets of downtown Wau- year’s female winner, whose place Geranise Dorce, second and third place Susan Krause. What better way to spend your summer than to come to the li- chula to take part in this yearly time was 20:59. place Maria Munoz and third Male: first place Rob Beatty, brary and join our fun? This year our summer reading program is event and help raise money for The female master’s winner place Crystal Avila. Male: first second place Andy Ames and called “Fizz, Boom, Read.” The program will start on Tuesday, June the non-profit organization. The was Regan Davenport with a place Tyler Smith, second place third place Steven Zuniga. 17. event has seen a steady increase time of 21:3. The male master’s Fabian Perada and third place Ages 50 to 54, female: first We will be having two groups, one on Tuesday mornings at since it started in 2012, when winner was Sean Brown with a Tyler Helms. place Sheri Bates, second place 10:30 for children ages 6-10 and the other on Thursday mornings at 320 people registered to run. time of 18:0. Ages 20 to 24, female: first Donette England and third place 10:30 for children ages 2-5. We will be offering a variety of reading, This year, 433 people regis- The female grand master’s place Tania Vallejo, second Karen O'Neal. Male: first place games, experiments and crafts. tered to take part in this 5K and winner was Linda Arredondo place Jessica Coder and third Tom Lunsford, second place Also during the summer, the library will be showing movies on $17,500 was raised for SMM. with a time of 28:19. The male place Gloria Solis. Male: first Jimmy Salazar and third place Tuesday and Thursday afternoons starting at 1:30. If you are bring- This was just $500 less than grand master’s winner was place Daniel Lozano, second John Tantillo. ing a large group please call ahead so arrangements can be made. what race director Jamie Davis- George Whitmire with a time of place Josiah Coder and third Ages 55 to 59, female: first Movie showings are open to everyone who would like to come. Samuels hoped to raise. 20:58. place Brennan Anderson. place Jane Long, second place We have a new selection of movies that we will be available to All of the money goes di- Female senior grand master’s Ages 25 to 29, female: first Susan Watson and third place check out this summer. “Frozen,” “Catching Fire” and “Saving Mr. rectly into helping the organiza- winner was Crystal Vanderpool place Stephanie Smith, second Sandy Larrison. Male: first Banks” are examples of just some of the new movies we will have tion run for a full year, allowing with a time of 35:12. The male place Meagan Justiss and third place Wayne Albritton, second this summer. it, in turn, to help others on mis- senior grand master’s winner place Sarah Mayer. Male: first place Virgil McInvale and third Each month there will also be other events and activities that sion trips and local and foreign was Don S. with a time of 54:38. place Byron Thomson, second place Randy Rouse. we will be offering. For example, we will be having a Lego Day and mission projects. The female veteran grand place Jermain King and third Ages 60 to 64, female: first a Craft Day each month. Runners’ times were calcu- master winner was Maria Flores place Arturo Garcia. place Donna Patterson, second We are always looking for DVDs, books, puzzles or craft items. lated with the help of a dispos- with a time of 1:1:58. There was Ages 30 to 34, female: first place Carlene Schumann and Please donate them to the library. We would gladly take your dona- able chip that was attached to no male winner in this category. place Lindsey Smith, second third place Dottie Conerly. tions. each runner/walker’s bib. The Ages 8 and under, female: place Kristen Hitchcock and Male: first place Laron Patterson This coming Monday, we will be closed for Memorial Day. We time was electronically transmit- first place Hailey Bryant, second third place Stephanie Mier. and second place Robert Crews will also be closed on Friday, July 4. ted, allowing the event staff to place Kayleigh Tatom and third Male: first place Edner Cherry, Sr. –––––– print out and post the results in place Laina Canary. Male: first second place Hector Mier and Ages 65 and older, female: We appreciate the Fort Green Castaways 4-H group for making the park for all to see. place Dustin Albritton, second third place Brian Patterson. first place Betty Durastanti, sec- the front of the library so inviting. The new flowers and planter There was no age limit on place Chase Bryant and third Ages 35 to 39, female: first ond place Carol Stone and third boxes look great. We admire all the hard work that was done! who could enter the race, as a place Tyson Pace. place Meredith Durastanti, sec- place Drema S. Male: first place –––––– matter of fact there were chil- Ages 9 to 12, female: first ond place Jennifer Landress and Paul Keel and second place Tom For more information on any books or activities, contact your dren as young as 4. There were place Tatiana Mier, second place third place Lauren Canary. Heath. Hardee County Public Library at 315 N. Sixth Ave. (U.S. 17 and 14 categories from children 8 Adrianna Mier and third place Male: first place Luis Ochoa, For further results and race Oak Street), Wauchula. The telephone number is 773-6438. You and under all the way to people Faith Davis. Male: first place second place Jeremy Goodwyn pictures, go to sendmemis- could also like the library on Facebook (www.facebook.com/-my- 65 and over. Scottie Meeks, second place and third place Paul Keel II. sions.com. hcpl) to keep up with the current events occurring at the library. WINNERS Seth McCall and third place Ages 40 to 44, female: first The overall first-place winner Dylan Davis. place Kathy Crawford, second

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(Next to Bay Street Stop ‘n Shop) 5:22c 5:22,29c 12B The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014 The one good thing about having auto insurance is once you ing disaster. have got it, then you are just as legal as anybody else to go out and –––––– Jokes & Philosophies have yourself a wreck. Lie to cover; truth to reveal. –––––– –––––– With A Little Dab Of Common Sense In my fifth divorce she had me charged for being too good to I have so oftentimes wondered back in ancient times when the By Truman A. Thomas her. Let me tell you, brothers and sisters, that was one charge that Roman soldiers wore metal gear to protect them in battle from the was hard to beat. most brutal and abhorrent weapons known to man in those times, –––––– but did the Roman soldiers who were wearing their metal gear Last night Sugar Possum asked me would I like a TV dinner for maybe have a lightening rod attached? The so-called study of psychology is nothing less than a simple my supper? I told her no, but did she have a little something maybe –––––– subject written in a most confusing way. more in the like of a Radio special? Could it be that know-it-alls have exposed so many of their –––––– –––––– business secrets to others that this is why they live in their big In years past when doing my country shows, I sang the song One time years ago my wife at the time told me she was not sprawling homes and drive the best on the highways money can buy, that Ernest Tubb, the old troubador wrote and sang himself, “I sure that she loved me anymore and she was moving out to sort out and Blabbermouth will drives a wreck of a car and lives in the same Would Walk Across Texas With You.” But now that I am older and her feelings. I did not really mind her moving out so she could sort old shanty that could go at any time now but he is still blabbing. represent like a bird next for every pain in existence, I don’t sing “I out her feelings, but that 172-ton mammoth overload U-Haul truck Truman A. Thomas, 77, is an Avon Park resident with many friends Would Walk Across Texas With You.” Instead I would sing “I Would she rolled up in to her stuff was quite another. and associates in Hardee County. He is the father of Sherry White Try To Crawl Across Texas.” –––––– of Wauchula, and is a retired salesman and former radio disc jockey –––––– I ask what procedure is used in shooting some self-appointed whose morning show topped the Nielsen Ratings. A self-described Last night I heard on TV that in California they passed a new intellectual out of a big roaring cannon? This question brings to my “little boy captive in an old man’s body,” he can be reached at 453- law in certain restaurants you can take your dog with you to dine memory of movies back to the times that cowboy Gene Autry was 3589 or by writing 1098 Memorial Dr., Avon Park, FL 33825. out fit and proper like regular folks. But my concern is what if my one of the western cowboys and his sidekick Pat Buckstrem was dog Soup Bone don’t like the waitress and suddenly takes a big hunk nearly killed while they were trying to shoot him out of one of them out of her leg even though he didn’t see it on the menu. With her big barrel cannons. hollering and Soup Bone barking, when Sugar Possum with a stern –––––– 10 HOURS A MONTH! look on her face, with every word crackling like popcorn in the ket- Last night I told them I welcomed one and all alike to the We tle, says, “Truman, I guess you know that ya’ll are making a scene!” Might Be Old But We’re Bold Men Only Senior Citizens Club. That’s all it takes to speak up for a child. Volunteer to be a –––––– However we were to enjoy speeches from seven world, national and Guardian Ad Litem. In one’s lifetime should they fail to knock upon the door of international renowned speakers. However I am the only one of the knowledge, then why ever should it open to let them in. seven to make it. –––––– 773-2505 –––––– (If office unattended, please leave message.) If we are not politically informed then we are potentially a vot-

NOTICE OF CHANGE TO THE 2014 STATE OF FLORIDA FGUA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PUBLIC MEETINGS NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE PERMIT The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) gives notice of its intent to issue a The Florida Governmental Utility Authority ("FGUA") announces public meetings to which permit to Mosaic Fertilizer, L.L.C. (Mosaic) – Fort Green Mine Complex [Permit No. FL0027600; all interested persons are invited. The FGUA is a legal entity and public body created pur- PA File No. FL0027600-021-IW1S/NR] for the discharge of treated excess process wastewater, suant to the provisions of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, and an Interlocal Agreement stormwater runoff, and groundwater from five (5) existing outfalls designated D-001, D-002, D- among Citrus County, Florida; DeSoto County, Florida; Hendry County, Florida; Pasco 003, D-005, and D-006. All outfalls have upstream and downstream surface water monitoring County, Florida; Polk County, Florida; Lee County, Florida; and Marion County, Florida. stations except for Outfall D-003, which discharges to Horse Creek (Class III Fresh Waters). All The June, August and November 2014 meetings have been changed from the previous remaining outfalls discharge to Payne Creek (Class III Fresh Waters). Both Horse Creek and notice and will be held as follows: Payne Creek eventually flow into the Peace River, also Class III Fresh Waters. The applicant’s discharge to ground waters is also addressed in this permit. June 12, 2014 at 1:00 pm Central Florida Development Council Office, The applicant’s mailing address is: Mosaic Fertilizer, L.L.C., 13830 Circa Crossing Drive, Lithia, 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale, FL Florida 33514-3953. The Fort Green Mine Complex is located at 10741 State Road 37 South, 33823 – This meeting will include the Board Bradley in Polk & Hardee Counties, Florida, and geographically at: of Directors Budget Workshop. Latitude: 27° 40' 12.84" N Longitude: 82° 00' 44.38" W August 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm East County Water Control District, 601 East County Lane, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 The intent to issue and application file are available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department's November 20, 2014 at 10:00 am Video Conference Division of Water Resource Management, Phosphate Management Program Office, 13051 N Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926. Please phone (813) 470-5911 for an The meeting above labeled as “Video Conference” will be held by the use of commu- appointment. nications media technology only. Interested persons may attend at any of the following FGUA Office locations: Golden Gate: 11985 Collier Blvd. Unit 7, Golden Gate, FL The Department will issue the permit with the attached conditions unless a timely petition for 34116; Lehigh Acres: 1229 Homestead Road North, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936-6016; an administrative hearing is filed under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, within Pasco: 6915 Perrine Ranch Road, New Port Richey, FL 34655; North Fort Myers: 5660 fourteen days of receipt of notice. The procedures for petitioning for a hearing are set forth Bayshore Road, Suite 36, Fort Myers, FL 33917; Lady Lake: 510 Highway 466, Lady below. Lake, FL 32159; and the FGUA Operations Office: 280 Wekiva Springs Road, Suite 2000, Longwood, FL 32779. A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's proposed permitting decision may petition for an administrative proceeding (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and The FGUA Board will address general operating issues of the FGUA. If a person decides 120.57, Florida Statutes. The petition must contain the information set forth below and must to appeal any decision made by the FGUA with respect to any matter considered at the be filed (received by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Com- monwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000. meetings, 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 Under Rule 62-110.106(4), Florida Administrative Code, a person may request an extension of is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing the time for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. The request must be filed (received special accommodations or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact by the Clerk) in the Office of General Counsel before the end of the time period for filing a petition the FGUA Board Clerk at (877) 552-3482, at least three business days prior to the date of for an administrative hearing. the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the FGUA Board Clerk at (877) 552-3482. Petitions filed by any persons other than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), 5:22c Florida Statutes, must be filed within fourteen days of publication of the notice or within fourteen days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Section 120.60(3), Florida Statutes, however, also allows that any person who has asked the Department in writing for notice of agency action may file a petition within fourteen days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication. STATE OF FLORIDA The petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition or request for an extension of DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION time within fourteen days of receipt of notice shall constitute a waiver of that person's right to request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida NOTICE OF DRAFT PERMIT Statutes. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only The Department of Environmental Protection gives notice of its preparation of a draft re- at the discretion of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28- newal permit (FL0044229) which authorizes the discharge to discharge operate wastewater 106.205, Florida Administrative Code. treatment and effluent disposal facilities for Units 3 of the Richard J. Midulla Generating Station in Hardee County, Florida. Low volume waste and domestic wastewater generated during the A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Department's action is based must con- operation of Unit 3 will be treated prior to discharge to the on-site cooling reservoir. Discharge tain the following information, as indicated in Rule 28-106.201, Florida Administrative Code: to Payne Creek from the cooling reservoir as well as the on-site storm water detention pond will occur only during extreme rainfall in excess of a 10-year, 24-hour rainfall event. Payne Creek (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification is classified as a Class III fresh water. number, if known; (b) The name, address, any e-mail address, any facsimile number, and telephone number The Richard J. Midulla Generating Station is co-located at the Hardee Power Station site of the petitioner, if the petitioner is not represented by an attorney or a qualified along with the Hardee Power Station power plant, owned and operated by Hardee Power Part- representative; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's representative, ners, Ltd. Both facilities discharge treated wastewater to the on-site cooling reservoir. The dis- if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; charge from the cooling reservoir (Outfall D-001) is jointly owned and operated by both facilities. and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected by the The Hardee Power Station is permitted under Permit Number FL0041751. determination; The permit re-authorizes the mixing zones for pH and unionized ammonia. The permit also (c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the Department's decision; authorizes a thermal mixing zone under Rule 62-302.520(6), F.A.C., but does not include a thermal variance under Section 316(a), Clean Water Act. (d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; Any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit to the Department (e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner or may submit a written request for a public meeting to Florida Department of Environmental contends warrant reversal or modification of the Department's proposed action; Protection, Industrial Wastewater Program, Mail Station 3545, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahas- see, Florida 32399-2400, Attention: Mr. Marc Harris, P.E., in accordance with Rule 62-620.555, (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or Florida Administrative Code. The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the modification of the Department's proposed action, including an explanation of how the information set forth below and must be received in the Department’s Industrial Wastewater alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and Section within 30 days of publication of this notice. Failure to submit comments or request a public meeting within this time period shall constitute a waiver of any right such person may (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action petitioner have to submit comments or request a public meeting under Rule 62-620.555, Florida Admin- wishes the Department to take with respect to the Department's proposed action. istrative Code. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition means that the Department's final action may be different from the position The comments or request for a public meeting must contain the following information: taken by it in this notice. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final (a) The commenter’s name, address, and telephone number, the applicant's name and decision of the Department have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in address, the Department Permit File Number and the county in which the project is accordance with the requirements set forth above. proposed; (b) A statement of how and when notice of the Department action or proposed action was In addition to requesting an administrative hearing, any petitioner may elect to pursue mediation. received; The election may be accomplished by filing with the Department a mediation agreement with (c) A statement of the facts the Department should consider in making the final decision; all parties to the proceeding (i.e., the applicant, the Department, and any person who has filed (d) A statement of which rules or statutes require reversal or modification of the Department a timely and sufficient petition for a hearing). The agreement must contain all the information action or proposed action; and required by Rule 28-106.404, Florida Administrative Code. The agreement must be received (e) If desired, a request that a public meeting be scheduled including a statement of the by the Clerk in the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boule- nature of the issues proposed to be raised at the meeting. However, the Department vard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, within ten days after the deadline for may not always grant a request for a public meeting. Therefore, written comments filing a petition, as set forth above. Choosing mediation will not adversely affect the right to a should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice, even if a public meeting hearing if mediation does not result in a settlement. is requested. As provided in Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, the timely agreement of all parties to mediate If a public meeting is scheduled the public comment period is extended until the close of will toll the time limitations imposed by Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, for hold- the public meeting. If a public meeting is held any person may submit oral or written statements ing an administrative hearing and issuing a final order. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, and data at the meeting on the Department proposed action. As a result of significant public the mediation must be concluded within sixty days of the execution of the agreement. If medi- comment the Department final action may be different from the position taken by it in this draft ation results in settlement of the administrative dispute, the Department must enter a final order permit. incorporating the agreement of the parties. Persons seeking to protect their substantial interests that would be affected by such a modified final decision must file their petitions within fourteen The permit application file and supporting data are available for public inspection during days of receipt of this notice, or they shall be deemed to have waived their right to a proceeding normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. If mediation terminates without settlement at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Industrial Wastewater Program, 2600 of the dispute, the Department shall notify all parties in writing that the administrative hearing Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, telephone (850) 245-8589 and at the De- processes under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, remain available for disposition partment’s Southwest District Office located at 13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, of the dispute, and the notice will specify the deadlines that then will apply for challenging the Florida 33637-0926, Phone Number: (813) 632-7600. agency action and electing remedies under those two statutes. 5:22c 5:22c bca The Herald-Advocate ^_`a (USPS 578-780) C Thursday, May 22, 2014 Solunar Forecast

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5 ££ ¤ 5 ¡¢££ ¤ 2C The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014 — Schedule of Weekly Services — Printed as a Public Service BOWLING GREEN WAUCHULA WAUCHULA WAUCHULA ZOLFO SPRINGS by The Herald-Advocate REAL LIFE CHURCH DIOS ES AMOR IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL SOUL HARVEST MINISTRY Wauchula, Florida 3365 South US Hwy 17 807 S. 8th Ave. SEPTIMO DIA 1337 Hwy. 17 South, Wauchula EVANGELISTIC HOLINESS Morning Service ...... 10:30 a.m. 773-4576 Old Bradenton Road Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH INC Deadline: Thursday 5 p.m. Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m. Domingos Escuela 767-1010 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Corner of 6th and Hickory Dominica ...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. BOWLING GREEN ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH Servicio ...... 11:00 a.m. IGLESIA de DIOS Wednesday Service...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. 513 W. Orange St. Lunes Oracion ...... 6:00 p.m. ALFA Y OMEGA Evening Worship ...... 7:00 p.m. APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE 375-2911 Miercoles Servicio ...... 7:00 p.m. 1909 Stanfield Rd. ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Wednesday ...... 7:30 p.m. UNITED PENTECOSTAL Sunday Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10: 00 a.m. 204 N. 9th Ave. - 773-6418 CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship....11:00 a.m. EL REMANENTE Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday ...... 9:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 310 Orange St. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. IGLECIA CRISTIANA Tuesday (Bible Study & Prayer Holy Days ...... OF ZOLFO 773-1017 318 W. Main St.. Night) ...... 7:30 p.m. 320 E. 4th St. - 735-1200 Sunday Meet & Greet...... 10:15 a.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER Martes Oracion ...... 7:00 p.m. Friday Worship Service ...... 7:30 p.m. ST. MICHAEL Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 11:00 a.m. 128 E. Main St. Jueves Servicio ...... 7:30 p.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service ...... 12:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Viernes Servicio ...... 7:30 p.m. IGLESIA HISPANA 408 Heard Bridge Road - 773-4089 Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Domingo Servicio...... 10:30 a.m. FUENTE DE VIDA Saturday Mass (English) ...... 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. 501 N. 9th Ave. (Spanish) ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Night Services, ENDTIME CROSSROAD Martes ...... 7: 30 p.m. Sunday(English) ...... 8:30 a.m. CHESTER GROVE MB CHURCH Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. MINISTRY Jueves ...... 7:30 p.m. (Spanish) ...... 11:30 a.m. FIRST UNITED 708 W. Grape St. - 375-3353 Kidz Club...... 7:00 p.m. 908 Martin Luther King Ave Domingo ...... 10:30 a.m. (Creole)...... 1:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Catecismo ...... 9:45 a.m. Corner of 6th & Suwanee - 735-1544 Sunday Worship ...... 8:00 a.m. ONA Morning Service ...... 11:30 a.m. IGLESIA HISPANA Daily Mass in English ...... 8:30 a.m. Gospel Music ...... 10:30 a.m. Sun. Eve. Worship 1st & 3rd 4:00 p.m. Evening Service...... 7:30 p.m. PRESENCIA de Dios Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Tues. Prayer/Bible Study ...... 6:00 p.m. IGLESIA PENTECOSTES Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath ..7:30 p.m. 511 W. Palmetto St. SEVENTH DAY Wednesday Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. VISION POR LAS ALMAS Friday (Holy Ghost Night) ....7:30 p.m. Domingos ...... 6:00 p.m. ADVENTIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN BIBLE 149 Badger Loop - 448-2831 Miercoles...... 7:00 p.m. 205 S. 11th Ave. - 773-9927 FOX MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP Martes: Oracion ...... 7:00 p.m. FAITH PRESBYTERIAN Sabbath School ...... 9:30 a.m. HOLINESS CHURCH Hwy. 17 South Jueves: Ensenaza Biblica ...... 7:00 p.m. CHURCH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. #1-<%>E Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. Domingo: Servicio ...... 10:30 a.m. 114 N. 7th Ave. - 773-2105 - ENGLISH Tues. Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship....10:00 a.m. Youth Group - Sunday ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 155 Altman Road - 1131 Sunday Night Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. LIMESTONE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Service ...... 2:00 p.m. SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Service...... 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD 1C=>:91@1E 581=>:91 Sunday Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. 505 S. 10th Ave. - 773-4368 121 West Broward St. - 375-2231 Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Supper ...... 6:15 p.m. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Youth Fellowship...... 6:50 p.m. - SPANISH Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. South Hwy. 17 - 494-5456 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday ...... 7:30 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH LIGHT OF THE WORLD Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES SPIRIT WIND TABERNACLE CHURCH OF GOD 202 Sidney Roberts Road 701 N. 7th Ave - 773-3800 Womans Center 131 N. 7th Ave. 1652 Old Bradenton Road LIFE CHANGING WORSHIP CENTER TRUE HOLINESS OUTREACH Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Wauchula, FL Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 3426 Oak St. - 863-832-9808 725 Palmetto St. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ...... 10:20 a.m. Friday Evening ...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ...... 2:30 p.m. 375-3304 Disciples Training...... 6:00 p.m. Children’s Chuch ...... 10:40 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. 3102 Heard Bridge Road MARANATHA BAPTIST CHURCH Tues. Night Bible Study ...... 7:30 p.m. 773-6622 TABERNACLE OF 2465 Oxendine Rd. Evening Worship ONA BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. PRAISE & JOY (863) 832-9292 st 1 Sunday ...... 5:00 p.m. 131 Bear Lane - 773-2540 1570 W. Main St. - 773-4182 Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. 1507 MLK Avenue Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY: Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Bible Study for all ages ...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:30 a.m. Evening...... 1:00 p.m. FELLOWSHIP Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet....7:00 p.m. Main & W. Centra. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. MINISTERIO INTERNACIOÑAL Tues. Bible Stdy. Sunday AM Worship...... 10:30 a.m. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Cambriadores de Mundo & Child Train ...... 7:00 p.m. NEW VISION WORSHIP CENTER Sunday Evening ...... 6:00 p.m. 5076 Lily Church Rd. - 494-5622 WEDNESDAY: 704 W. Main St. - 773-0065 Friday Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. 64 E. & School House Road Wed. Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Sr. Adult Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Service...... 7:30 p.m. Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Children’s Chiors WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD Morning Worship ...... 10:00 a.m. FAITH ASSEMBLY OF GOD Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. (PK-Grade 4) ...... 5:30 p.m. MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Children’s Church...... 10:00 a.m. 4937 Hwy. 17 N. - 375-4000 Wednesday PRAISE 57–Jr High Chior .. 5:30 p.m. CHURCH 773-0199 Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. AWANA for Kids ...... 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Prayer Meeting .. 6:00 p.m. 117 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Wed. Youth & F.T.H...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:40 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Time...... 7:00 p.m. Kids On Missions 773-2929 Morning Worship ...... 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:30 p.m. (PK-Grade 4) ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. WAUCHULA Club 56 ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Service...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training ....7:30 p.m. GOD FAITH TEMPLE Youth Group (Grades 7-12) 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service...... 7:00 p.m. Thurs. Youth Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. Oak Street FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY Family Life Ministry Children Ministries for all services Friday Night Worship...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship ...... 10:00 a.m. Bowling Green Martin Luther King and Apostolic Rd. & Discipleship ...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 7:00 p.m. 4531 Hwy. 17 N - 375-2253 Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Church Orchestra...... 6:00 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH WAUCHULA HILLS HARVEST Tuesday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY: Englishg Service ...... 11:30 a.m. Adult Choir ...... 7:00 p.m. 1999 State Road 64 East TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Thursday Worship...... 7:30 p.m. Bible Study ...... 9:30 a.m. General Worship Service ...... 1:30 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. 210 Anderson Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. Tuesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship Service....11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service...... 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Evening Worship Service ...... 6:30 p.m. Church...... 10:00 a.m. PRIMERA MISSION WEDNESDAY: 1121 W. Louisiana St. - 773-9243 Wednesday Night Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. Youth Service ...... 6:00 p.m. BAUTISTA HISPANA Discipleship Training BAYSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH SUNDAY: Wednesday Activities Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. 518 8th Ave. E. Youth & Adult ...... 6:00 p.m. HARDEE COUNTY CAMPUS Generations Café Opens...... 9:30 a.m. (All Ages) ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service...... 7:30 p.m. Escuela Dominical ...... 10:00 a.m. TeamKID (ages 3-5th grade) ..6:00 p.m. 615 Rainey Blvd. Kids World Check-In for Servicio del Domingo...... 11:00 a.m. 863-448-4012 Nursery-5th Grade Begins..10:15 a.m. NEW BEGINNING CHURCH WAUCHULA HILLS ...... 7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED www.baysidecommunity.org Pre-K Blast ...... 10:45 a.m. Georgia & 9th Avenue SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD Servicio del Miercoles ...... 7:30 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Services ...... 9:15 a.m. Kids World B.L.A.S.T. 781-5887 1000 Stansfield Rd. Grape & Church Streets - 375-2340 ...... & 11:15 a.m. (K-5th) ...... 10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Fusion (6th - 8th grade) ...... Worship Service ...... 10:45 a.m. 2nd Sunday Communion ....11:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Park Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m...... Duing all Sunday Services WEDNESDAY: Bread of Life - Sunday...... 12:15 p.m. Tuesday Prayer ...... 7:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday ...... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Epic (9th - 12th grade) ...... Check-In begins for T.H.E. Meeting - Tuesday ....7:00 p.m. Thursday Worship...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Service ...... 6:30 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ...... 6:00 p.m...... 6:30 p.m. Nursery-5thgrade ...... 6:15 p.m. Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. 5th Sunday ...... 6:00 p.m. Classes for children ages NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH FORT GREEN BAPTIST CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP PreK-12th grade ...... 6:30-8:00 p.m. 10 Martin Luther King Ave. WAUCHULA REVIVAL CENTER REALITY RANCH CHURCH 773-0427 767-0023 (Full Gospel) COWBOY FELLOWSHIP Baptist Church Road - 773-9013 Celebration Service...... 10:30 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF Morn. Worship 501 N. 9th Ave. 2-1/2 Miles east of Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Cell Groups THE NAZARENE (1st & 3r Sun.) ...... 8:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Zolfo Springs on Hwy. 66 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Adult Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. 511 W. Palmetto St. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. 863-781-1578 Sunday Evening ...... 6:00 p.m. Youth Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Youth & Child. Church...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. Children’s Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service ....4:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Call for locations Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Allen Christian Endeavor ...... 4:00 p.m. Wed. Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study...... 7:00 p.m. Men’s Fri. Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH HOLY CHILD CHARLIE CREEK 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 South - 735-0636 SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST MISSIONARY NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Misa (Espanol) Sunday ...... 7:00 p.m. 6885 State Road 64 East - 773-3447 BAPTIST CHURCH 912 N. 8th Ave. - 773-6947 ZOLFO SPRINGS Morning Worship ...... 11 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. 1347 Martin Luther King Ave. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Wed. Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. 773-6556 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. COMMUNITY WESLEYAN CHURCH 105 Dixiana St. - 375-4191 Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Gardner SAN ALFONSO MISSION Domingo De Predicacion ....11:00 p.m. Wednesday Worship ...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 3027 Schoolhouse Lane Martes Estudio Biblico...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Domingo, Misa en Espano ..10:00 a.m. Miercoles Estudior Juvenil....7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Tues. Youth Ministry Meeting/ Evening Worship ...... 7:00 p.m. Catecismo ...... 11:00 a.m. Jueves De Predicacion ...... 7:00 p.m. 201 S. Florida Ave. Bible Study ...... 6:00 p.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday Service...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Bible Study ...... 9:00 a.m. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. 4350 W. Main St. - 735-0321 SPANISH MISSION IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Worship Service...... 10:30 a.m. www.ogbcwauchula.org 735-8025 210 E. Broward St. - 445-0290 Wednesday Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED Sunday Café Fellowship...... 9:15 a.m. CREWSVILLE BETHEL Escuela Dominica ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Bible Study for All Ages ...... 9:45 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Servicio ...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST 207 N. Seventh Ave. - 773-4267 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. 8251 Crewsville Road Pioneer Club ...... 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Will Duke Road Coffe and Fellowship ...... 9:15 a.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal ...... 4:30 p.m. Church - 735-0871 Pastor - 773-6657 Servicio de la Noche ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m 773-2249 Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. Mierecoles Merienda ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship...... 9:30 a.m. Blended Sunday Worship ....10:55 a.m. Wednesday Kid & Youth Snack Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Servicio...... 8:00 p.m. MACEDONIA PRIMITIVE Sunday Bible Class...... 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Night Dinner ...... 6:00 p.m. Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship ...... 6:30 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes ...... 5:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Youth (0-18) & Adult Programming .... Wednesday Family Night Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. 607 Palmetto St. Wed. Night Bible Class ...... 7:00 p.m...... 7:00 p.m. Events...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Men’s Leadership & Training Class - E !! 50= 7?.!?=5/ Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. 2nd Sunday of Month...... 4:00 p.m. FLORIDA’S FIRST ASSEMBLY Missions) ages PK-Grade 5 Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. OF GOD CHURCH E +:?>4->41<593*:<=45; Wed. Bible Study/Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD 1397 South Florida Avenue Grades 6-12 Communion-2nd Sun. Eve. ..6:00 p.m. Martin Luther King Blvd. 773-9386. E $<-B15935.71&>?0B 767-0199 Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. MT. PISGAH BAPTIST CHURCH Morning Worship ...... 10:00 a.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. - 375-4409 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Wed. Family Night ...... 7:00 p.m. CHURCH Sunday School ...... 9:45 a.m. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Adult, Children & Radiate Youth Church 1643 Stenstrom Road - 773-2858 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. 630 Hanchey Rd. - 773-3532 1st & 3rd Sun. Disciples Training...... 5:00 p.m. Sacrament Meeting ...... 9:00 a.m. FLORIDA GOSPEL Communion ...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 511 W. Palmetto 2nd & 4th Sun. Wednesday Prayer Time...... 7:00 p.m. Priesthood ...... 11:00 a.m. 223-5126 Divine Worship...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....11:00 a.m. Bible Study ...... 11:15 a.m. OPEN DOOR FULL GOSPEL COMMUNITY BAPTIST Wednesday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. ** Fellowship each Sunday after service PRAISE CENTER CHURCH OF WAUCHULA HILLS E. Broward St. (SPANISH) THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 615 Rainey Blvd. 810 W. Tennessee St. - 863-735-1158 BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Service ...... 6:00 p.m. 257-3950 Morning Service ...... 10:00 a.m. 149 Manley Road - East Main Wednesday Service...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Service...... 7:00 p.m. 773-5814 Sunday Morning Worship....11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. PRIMERA MISION BAUTISTA Sunday Evening Service...... 7:00 p.m. HEARTLAND Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Murray Road off Hwy. 17 Wednesday Service...... 7:00 p.m. COMMUNITY CHURCH Wed. Evening Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. 375-2295 1262 W. Main St. - 767-6500 Domingos Escuela Dom...... 9:45 a.m. Coffee & Donuts...... 9:00 a.m. REAL LIFE CHURCH Servicio de Adoracion...... 11:00 a.m. Come Worship Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. 3365 North US Hwy 17 Servicio de Predicacion ...... 5:00 p.m. Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Morning Service ...... 10:30 a.m. Miercoles Servico...... 6:30 p.m. With Us Wed. Night Dinner ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Study/Learning ..6:30 p.m. Wed. Bodybuilders Adult Cl. Crossroads & RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS Lighthouse Min...... 7:00 p.m. MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1321 S.R. 636 East - 773-3344 Peace River Growers Radio Program HIGHER GROUND WZZS Sundays...... 9:00 a.m. Wholesale Nursery INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY Sunday School ...... 10:00 a.m. 1258 W. MAIN STREET Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Donnis & Kathy Barber WAUCHULA, FL Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 Sunday Morning Worship....11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL May 22, 2014, The Herald-Advocate 3C or difficult corners, skip them STRANGE This until you've mowed the pattern you want on the rest of the lawn. Celebrity BUT TRUE Then go back and finish off each By Samantha Weaver Is A Hammer corner. The same goes for un- By Samantha Mazzotta even ground: Skip knolls until Q: I've always wanted my the end, then raise the mower cartoonist Charles Schulz who lawn to have those neat cross- number of striping techniques. blades so you don't scalp the Extra made the following sage obser- hatch patterns like the pros do. Scag, which sells professional grass and carefully mow the vation: "Life is like a 10-speed By Cindy Elavsky How do I mow to get those pat- mower equipment, has a tutorial raised areas. bike. Most of us have gears we terns? with instructions on how to cre- HOME TIP: Not sure what never use." —A Reader, via email ate several patterns (www.scag.- type of grass you have? Take a A: Mowing in a specific pat- picture or a small patch of sod to This past September, AMC did American, you will consume 22 tern isn't the only way, nor the need a roller attachment to bend your garden center or home-im- indeed decide not to renew the pounds of lettuce this year. best way, to get those neat the grass to achieve that profes- provement store's lawn and gar- Q: Could you tell me when crime/mystery drama for a fourth checkerboard stripes. A healthy sional look. den section for help identifying learn that some fish can hiber- "Longmire" is coming back? season, and that's when Netflix lawn and proper mowing tech- it. —Terry and Pat V., via email stepped up to the plate. Netflix, nate. During the long, dark win- nique also are important. Neat should be overlapped by the next Send your questions or home tips A: A&E's highest-rated origi- which has been the series' exclu- ters, the Antarctic cod will patterns, or stripes, are made no- by about 3 inches to make sure to [email protected]. nal drama of all time will return sive digital partner for all three burrow under the seabed and ticeable by bending the grass you don't miss a strip. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. stay there for days at a time, cut- for a 10-episode third season on seasons, will air a six-episode blades in one direction on one - Monday, June 2, at 10/9c. I re- fourth (and final) season, with ting its metabolism by two- stripe, and another direction on ners ... yet: If the lawn has sharp cently spoke with series star Cas- "The Killing" joining the ranks thirds. an opposing stripe. sidy Freeman (who plays Cady of superb Netflix original series Here are a few tips: Wyoming comes from the Algo- Longmire), and she gave me a like "Arrested Development," little hint as to what to expect "Orange Is the New Black," nquian word chwewamink, Cutting the grass too low to the this season: "House of Cards" and many which translates as "at the big ground damages the plant, makes "The first more. The complete fourth sea- river flat." it grow unevenly, and leaves it season of the son of "The Killing" will be - vulnerable to weeds, diseases Paw s show really set available beginning Aug. 1. tics at all, you've almost cer- and pests. It also makes patterns up who these tainly heard the term difficult or impossible to create, character are. Q: Can you tell me if "The "gerrymander" used to describe because the shorter blades don't We got into the Carrie Diaries" will return this the practice of carving up elec- bend very far. rhythm of hav- fall? toral districts in such a way that Corner ing a crime —Denise G., via email third of the grass height: De- By Sam Mazzotta every week or every two weeks, A: Along with "The Tomor- probably don't know, though, pending on the type of lawn you DEAR PAW'S CORNER: I — they hide their stools from po- and then last season I felt like we row People" and "Star-Crossed," how that term entered the lexi- have, the ideal height may vary occasionally see ads for a pack- tential predators by covering started to see things happen to the not-so-great-in-the-ratings con. In 1812, a new district in — Bermuda, for example, has an age that will allow owners to them with sand or loose soil. So, each of these characters, and the "The Carrie Diaries" has been Essex County, Massachusetts, ideal height of about 1 inch, fes- teach their cats to use the toilet. training often consists of taking proverbial s#!t hit the fan. Last canceled by the CW to make was created, and a journalist cue or blue grass should be 2 to Is that for real? I can't even a new cat or a weaned kitten and season's tagline was: 'A storm is room for new programming. thought the twisting boundaries 3 inches tall, while St. Augustine train my cat to stay off the placing it in the litter box. coming.' And now this season, "The Flash," "iZombie," "Jane caused the district to resemble a should be mowed to a height of counter. To get a cat off the counter, try the storm has come, and you'll the Virgin" and "The Messen- salamander. A cartoon highlight- 3.5 to 4 inches. Let your grass —Fred H., Milwaukee to figure out why it wants to be see how people deal with the gers" will join the CW's growing ing the resemblance was cre- grow at least one-third higher up there. Cats instinctively like wreckage. There's going to be a lineup of supernatural and edgy ated, and because the party that than its ideal height before mow- train cats to use a toilet rather high ground. The smell of food lot of change. How do they put dramas. did the redistricting was led by ing. their lives back together? How Gov. Elbridge Gerry, the prac- than the litter box, but it's not an may be drawing the cat upward, easy task. That's why those ads or even just the memory that do they fight to keep what they Q: I am amazed every week tice was dubbed "gerrymander- one's a no-brainer, but cutting for training instructions crop up food was on the counter, and love?" by "Hannibal," especially the ing." when dew or rain is still heavy and then disappear, at least for a therefore may be again. And speaking of love, will writing and all of the actors. on the grass will prevent a clean while. When training cats, it's better Cady and Branch continue to ex- Do you know yet if it'll be back jumper is unable to stay in the cut, damage the grass, cause Still, even owners who don't to convince them that they want plore their on-again/off-again for another season? air for more than a single sec- clumping and keep you from care if their cats can do cart- to do something, rather than relationship? "Absolutely," Cas- —Scott R., via email ond. seeing that ideal pattern. sidy said. "It's really, really com- A: The dark and brilliant psy- - wheels on command can teach forcing them to do it or punish- them some behaviors that make ing undesirable behavior. Take plicated. At this point, it is no chological thriller — which stars dian and actor, Bob Newhart Sharp blades are essential for a life easier for both parties. Train- advantage of their natural in- longer a don't-tell-my-dad taboo. Hugh Dancy and Mads Mik- worked as an accountant at the good cut, along with an engine ing cats to use the litter box is a stincts to develop your own ways Now it's more about if they really kelsen — will return to NBC for Illinois State Unemployment working efficiently. want to be together, and if they a third season, most likely in Office. prime example, and offers some to train them, and combine that hints as to how to train them to training with a specific reward are each other's priority." spring 2015. Come back next get that nice pattern on the lawn, do other things, like stay off the when the cat responds positively. week, when I'll be sharing NBC's such things say that Elvis Pres- the best way to keep it is to counter. Send your questions or com- Q: Is "The Killing" coming entire 2014-15 schedule (with ley had 18 TVs at Graceland. change up the way you mow. A litter box is meant to provide ments to [email protected]. back for another season? I each networks' schedules to fol- One of them was installed in the Every other time, mow in a dif- the closest thing to how cats (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. know it was canceled last sea- low in subsequent weeks). ceiling over his bed. ferent pattern. son, and then AMC decided to Write to Cindy at King Features *** eliminate when they're outside give it a third season. Has it es- Weekly Service, P.O. Box Thought for the Day: "It is far caped death again? 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- better to grasp the universe as it —Carl T., Seattle 6475; or e-mail her at letters really is than to persist in delu- A: In an almost unprece- @cindyelavsky.com. sion, however satisfying and re- dented move, "The Killing" has (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. assuring." —Carl Sagan escaped yet another cancelation. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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CITY OF WAUCHULA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE

The City of Wauchula, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, seeks the submittal of proposals from qualified attorneys who are interested in the position of Code Enforcement Special Magistrate.

Interested parties are invited to submit one (1) original marked “ORIGINAL” and nine (9) copies marked “COPY” of their proposal in a sealed envelope to the City Clerk. The envelope should be labeled “RFP #14-02, Code Enforcement Special Magistrate” and marked with the respondent’s name and address. Proposals may be mailed or hand delivered to: City of Wauchula Holly Smith, City Clerk 126 S. 7th Avenue Wauchula, Florida 33873

The submittal shall be received by the City only at the above address prior to 2:00 p.m., June 20, 2014. The delivery of the submittal on the above date and prior to the specified time is solely the responsibility of the proposer. The submittal may be withdrawn either by written notice to the City Clerk or in person, if properly identified, at any time prior to the above submittal deadline.

Important instructions and specifications regarding responses to this Request for Proposals are available online at www.cityofwauchula.com or by contacting the City Clerk's Office, email: [email protected]; phone (873) 773-3535. Failure to follow these instructions could result in disqualification.

Questions regarding this proposal must be in writing and must be sent to Holly Smith, City Clerk, email: [email protected]; fax (863) 773-0773. All questions must be received by June 6, 2014.

Prospective proposers shall not contact, communicate with or discuss any matter relating in any way to the Request for Proposal with the City Commissioners, any employee of the City of Wauchula, other than the City Clerk or as directed in the Request for Qualifications. Such communications initiated by a proposer shall be grounds for disqualifying the offend- ing proposer from consideration for award of the proposal and/or any future proposal. 5:22c 5:15,22c 4C The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014 Cynthia Ann Aguilar et al, judg- Brown. lation of probation (original CIRCUIT COURT ment of mortgage foreclosure. Olga Herrera vs. Francisco charge possession of metham- Courthouse Report The following civil actions Jorge Luis Rodrigues and Oracio. phetamine), resume probation, were filed recently in the office Destiny Nicole French, child Sherie M. Bradley vs. Bran- $100 fees added to outstanding COUNTY COURT Anthony Briseno, petit theft, of the circuit court: support order. don M. Haire. fines, costs and fees. The following marriage li- 68 days in jail, $475 fines, costs Alisha Silva vs. Amos Ciana Emeus and DOR vs. Kristina Dunbar vs. Vincent Marco Capetillo, felony driv- censes were issued recently in and fees. Trevino, petition for injunction Jimmy K. Danger, modification L. Franklin. ing while license suspended, the office of the county court: Danny Wayne Day, resisting for protection. of child support. Latravia L. Harris vs. Damar $770 fines, costs and fees; pos- Richard Leon Nichols, 31, an officer without violence, 180 Danny Fred Faulk and Blon- Samantha Valdez and DOR L. McCrary. session of methamphetamine Wauchula, and Latasha Nicole days in jail, $475 fines, costs deva Faulk, divorce. vs. Johnny Rodriguez Jr, modi- Taykiva B. Massey vs. and possession of drug para- Castaneda, 27, Wauchula. and fees placed on lien. Erick Estrada and Jessica fication of child support. Jakkare M. Thompson. phernalia, transferred to pretrial Michael Angel Olivar, 14, Samuel Rivera, retail theft, 58 Estrada, divorce. Patricia Dixon and Charles Stephanie A. Montoya vs. intervention program; giving Wauchula, and Selena Marie days in jail, $475 fines, costs Jose Antonio Bermudez and Dixon, divorce. Paulino Rodriguez Jr. false ID to a law enforcement Perez, 16, Wauchula. and fees. the state Department of Rev- John Cody Vandiver and Bethany L. Lazo vs. Lorisma officer, not prosecuted. Melissa Denise Stringer, dis- enue (DOR) vs. Mabeline Kaitlyn Benton, order. Desilus. Tatyana Carlisle, possession The following small claims orderly conduct, 31 days in jail, Mariner, petition to enforce ad- Glenn Smith vs. state Depart- Melissa J. Armstrong vs. Paul of methamphetamine and pos- case was disposed of recently $475 fines, costs and fees. ministrative child support order. ment of Corrections, inmate pe- E. Fulton. session of drug paraphernalia, by the county judge: Jackie Edward Geiger, taking JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. tition denied. Jessica Tamayo vs. Juan T. transferred to pretrial interven- Edward Huddleston vs. Cole wildlife on roads or rights-of- Laura Garcia et al, petition for Maria Nancy Sanchez and Gonzalez. tion program. Carson, judgment for defendant. way, completed pretrial diver- mortgage foreclosure. Marco Antonio Sanchez, order. Esmeralda Guajardo vs. Sil- Candido Cruz-Lopez, no sion program, not prosecuted. Wade D. Laumeier and Le- Cynthia B. Lambert and verio Lara. valid license, $1,070 fines, costs The following misdemeanor Marshall Scott Lewis, posses- land G. Miller vs. Brandy Ronald P. Lambert, divorce. Celia Ortiz vs. Brandon S. and fees; grand theft auto, not cases were disposed of recently sion of alcohol under age 21, Boyette and Steven E. Boyette, James E. Baker and Casey J. Poucher. prosecuted. in county court: transferred to pretrial interven- damages — auto negligence. Baker, divorce. Marcy D. Talio vs. Darius Esmeralda Garza, sale of Christopher Lee Baker, violation program. Terry Gaydon and Brandon Wauchula State Bank vs. Hudson. methamphetamine within 1,000 tion of a domestic violence in- Estaban Ramirez, misuse of Marie Gaydon, divorce. Danielle F. Stedman, judgment. Raquel L. Alvarado vs. Ar- feet of public housing, posses- junction for protection, not wireless 911 system, probation Erica DeSantiago and DOR Flagstar Bank vs. William Al mando A. Alvarado Jr. sion of drug paraphernalia and prosecuted. 12 months, $425 fines, costs and vs. Jose Luis Navarro, petition Daniels et al, voluntary dis- Jeanne Atkins vs. Isaac unlawful use of a two-way com- Theresa Ruth Hendrix, pos- fees, 50 hours community serv- to enforce administrative child missal. Smith. munication device, 30 days in session of marijuana and posses- ice. support order. Candace S. Preston and Peter Carolina Maldonado vs. jail followed by community con- sion of drug paraphernalia, Victoria Ramirez, retail theft, Sharon Derie Aigotti vs. Todd J. Preston, order. Andy Byers. trol — house arrest for two transferred to pretrial interven- completed pretrial intervention Charles Aigotti, petition for in- Florida Farm Bureau Cas- Celiz Ortiz vs. Nathan H. years, $1,594 fines, costs and tion program, return June 25. program, not prosecuted. junction for protection. ualty Insurance Co. a/s/o Lorian Morgan. fees. Anna Heredia, domestic bat- Danny Lee Reed Jr., trespass Katherine P. Landress vs. Mage vs. Juan Antonio Cam-ar- Stephanie A. Escobedo vs. Alvin Dale Jackson, posses- tery, not prosecuted. on property other than struc- Christopher R. Jolly, petition. illo and Thalic Yvonne Cam-ar- Margarita B. Perez. sion of methamphetamine, pos- Daniel William Klehn, retail ture/conveyance, completed pre- Kenneth W. Valentine and illo, judgment. Ruth C. Romero Martinez vs. session of methamphetamine theft, probation six months, trial intervention program, not Kathryn A. Valentine vs. Aug- Suncoast Schools Federal Gustavo Cruz-Garcia. with intent to sell and two $425 fines, costs and fees. prosecuted. ustine Garcia, petition for mort- Credit Union vs. Lavon Robin- Laura E. Aguilar vs. Her- counts possession of drug para- Bobbie Jo Schipf, falsely re- Brian Scott Vickers, three gage foreclosure. son, order. minio Aguilar. phernalia, probation five years, porting a crime, adjudication county violation of county noise Lissette Y. Villalva and DOR $1,205 fines, costs and fees. withheld, probation 12 months, ordinance, completed pretrial in- The following decisions on vs. Margarito Reyna, voluntary The following felony crimi- MD Enamul Kabir, sale of $425 fines, costs and fees, 25 tervention program, not prose- civil cases pending in the cir- dismissal. nal cases were disposed of re- XLR11, possession of XLR11 hours community service. cuted. cuit court were handed down Olivia Arana and DOR vs. cently by the circuit judge. with intent to sell and possession Christopher Thompson, vio- recently by the circuit court Rocky Flores Jr., voluntary dis- Defendants have been adjudi- of drug paraphernalia, translation of probation (original judge: missal. cated guilty unless noted oth- ferred to pretrial intervention charge possession of drug para- Noemi Salgado and DOR vs. Wells Fargo Bank vs. Robert erwise. When adjudication is program. phernalia), probation revoked, Michael A. Cleto, child support S. Garren et al, judgment of May withheld, it is pending success- Sergio Melendez, aggravated 90 days in jail, $50 fees added to order. 29,2013 vacated, case dis- ful completion of probation. battery with a deadly weapon, ______outstanding fines, costs and fees. NationStar Mortgage Co. vs. missed. Sentences are pursuant to an 364 days in jail with credit for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 169 days served, followed by TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN Mario Wilson, Elaine Strong et investigative report by and the AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, al, judgment of mortgage fore- Court-ordered certificates recommendation of the state probation 10 years, designated FLORIDA closure. of child support delinquency probation office and also state violent offender of special cir- GENERAL JURISDICTION ______Branch Bank & Trust Co. vs. were filed recently in the office sentencing guidelines. Final cumstance, $1,642 fines, costs DIVISION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Kelley A. Denney Judah and of the circuit court clerk in the discretion is left to the judge. and fees. TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN Bruce Judah, judgment of mort- following cases: Abel Lopez, possession of a Anthony D. Briseno, sale of CASE NO.: 252013CA000686 AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, gage foreclosure. Timothy P. Staton vs. Sandy fraudulent ID card, 45 days in methamphetamine within 1,000 FLORIDA THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL- JPMorgan Chase Bank vs. Jo Staton. jail, $1,520 fines, costs and fees. feet of a park, unlawful use of a two-way communication device LON TRUST COMPANY, NA- CASE NO. 252013CA000750 Hege D. Northern vs. Jason Kevin Michael McDonald, TIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE L. Northern. possession of oxycodone and and possession of drug para- BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Marisol Huerta vs. Edward felony driving while license sus- phernalia, probation one year, COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCES- WAUCHULA, a National Banking Garza. pended, probation three years, $870 fines, costs and fees; pos- SOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE Association organized under the session of methamphetamine BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR Kimberly Brinson vs. $1,381 fines, costs and fees. laws of the United States of William Aull. Bridget McVay, violation of within 1,000 feet of a park with RAMP 2005-RS3, America, ______Plaintiff, Misty Phillips vs. Adam D. probation (original charge intent to sell, not prosecuted. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Shannon Crum Pierce, four Plaintiff, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF McKenzie. scheme to defraud and two vs. FLORIDA IN AND FOR HARDEE Ashley M. Kilgore vs. James counts mortgage fraud), viola- counts grand theft, 50 months vs. COUNTY tion affidavit withdrawn, $50 fee Florida State Prison with credit ANGIE MARTINEZ HUSS A/K/A R. Cook. GENERAL JURISDICTION for 250 days served, $1,595 ANGIE TOLLISON; UNKNOWN Regina L. Kilpatrick V. added to outstanding fines, costs JAIME PALACIOS, AMY M. DIVISION Christopher J. Pace. and fees. fines, costs and fees, placed on SPOUSE OF ANGIE MARTINEZ FORBES, LVNV HUSS A/K/A ANGIE TOLLISON Anis Mohamed, sale of lien; five counts uttering a for- FUNDING, LLC, and CAVALRY CASE NO.: 252013CA000468 Donna Hunt vs. Ralph Hunt. N/K/A DONOVAN TOLLISON; UN- PORTFOLIO Destiny Herrera vs. Joaquin XLR11 and possession of drug gery (check), scheme to defraud KNOWN TENANT(S) SERVICES, LLC., assignee of BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST S. Alvarez. paraphernalia, transferred to pre- and larceny-theft, not prose- Defendants. Bank of America, COMPANY, trial intervention program. cuted. ______/ Juan M. Borjas vs. Karista Plaintiff, Newsome Barista. Dawn Elizabeth Pelham, neg- David Lee Roberts, tamper- Defendants. NOTICE OF ______/ Simmie Smith vs. Andre D. lect of child, two years Florida ing with physical evidence, bur- vs. FORECLOSURE SALE Thomas Jr. State Prison with credit for 205 glary of a structure, criminal NOTICE OF SALE mischief and dealing in stolen KELLEY L. DENNEY, et al., Rosalyn Clark vs. Gerald N. days served, followed by proba- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- PURSUANT TO F.S. CHAPTER 45 Defendants. tion three years, $1,306 fines, property, three years Florida suant to a Final Judgment of Fore- NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant ______/ costs and fees. State Prison with credit for 135 closure dated April 29, 2014, and days served, followed by proba- entered in 252013000686 of the to Final Default Judgment and Samuel Rivera, violation of NOTICE OF Circuit Court of the TENTH Judi- Summary Final Judgment of Fore- probation (original charges vio- tion five years, $2,680 fines, closure and for Attorney’s Fees FORECLOSURE SALE cial Circuit in and for HARDEE ______lation of a domestic violence in- costs and fees; possession of County, Florida, wherein THE and Costs entered by the Court on methamphetamine, possession NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE junction for protection, BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON May 7, 2014, in the above-styled suant to a Summary Final Judg- TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN aggravated stalking and resisting of drug paraphernalia and grand TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL cause, I will sell to the highest and ment of Foreclosure entered May AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, an officer without violence), jail theft, not prosecuted. ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF best bidder for cash on the Sec- 5, 2014 in Civil Case No. FLORIDA NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, ond Floor Hallway Outside of term concurrent with Polk 252013CA000468 of the Circuit N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMOR- Room 202 of the Hardee County County, $300 fines, costs and The following real estate Court of the TENTH Judicial Cir- Case No.: 252014DR000104 GAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS Courthouse located at 417 West fees added to outstanding fines, transactions of $10,000 or cuit in and for Hardee County, TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL Main Street, Wauchula, Florida, on more were filed recently in the Wauchula, Florida, wherein ANTHONY FONTANTA JR, costs and fees and placed on ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, the 4th day of June, 2014, at 11:00 BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST Petitioner, lien. office of the clerk of court: INC., MORTGAGE ASSET- a.m., the following-described COMPANY is Plaintiff and KELLEY Leonardo Najeras Rojas, sex- Hardula S.C. Co. to Wau- BACKED PASS-THROUGH CER- property: L. DENNEY AKA KELLEY L. and chula Plaza, $5.025 million. TIFICATES SERIES 2005-RS3, is ual battery with threat of force JUDAH, BRUCE JUDAH, UN- the Plaintiff and ANGIE MARTINEZ A PORTION OF BLOCK 19 — amended to felony battery, 25 Lois E. Brown to Windmill KNOWN TENANT IN POSSES- JACLYN LESLIE FONTANA, HUSS A/K/A ANGIE TOLLISON; AND A PORTION OF THE months Florida State Prison with Farms Nurseries Inc., $320,000. SION 1, UNKNOWN TENANT IN Respondent. UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF ANGIE SOUTH OF VACATED Housing and Urban Deve- POSSESSION 2, UNKNOWN ______/ credit for 133 days served, MARTINEZ HUSS A/K/A ANGIE JEFFERSON STREET, SPOUSE OF KELLEY L. DENNEY $1,622 fines, costs and fees lopment (HUD) to Stacy W. and TILLISON N/K/A DONOVAN TOL- BOWLING GREEN CEN- AKA KELLEY L. JUDAH , are De- NOTICE OF ACTION FOR placed on lien; neglect of child, Irene E. Carroll, $60,900. LISON; UNKNOWN TENANT(S) TER SUBDIVISION, A SUB- fendants, the Clerk of Court will DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Wauchula Development Corp are the Defendant(s). Victoria L. DIVISION AS RECORDED domestic battery and two counts sell to the highest and best bidder Rogers as the Clerk of the Circuit IN PLAT BOOK 4, ON cruelty toward a child that could to Triple M. Equipment, for cash at the second floor hall- TO: JACLYN LESLIE FONTANA Court will sell to the highest and PAGE 31 OF THE PUBLIC result in physical injury, not $10,000. way outside of Room 202 of the 3921 S. Picciola Road best bidder for cash, the 2nd Floor RECORDS OF HARDEE Rita H. Krause to Marjorie A. Hardee County Courthouse, 417 Fruitland Pk., FL 34731 prosecuted. Hallway, Outside of Room 202 417 COUNTY, FLORIDA AND West Main Street, Wauchula, FL. Johnnie J. Stacy, uttering a O’Brien and Nancy Dianne W. Main Street Wauchula FL BEING MORE PARTICU- 33873 in accordance with Chapter YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac- forged check and grand theft, Roth, $45,000. 33873, at 11:00 AM on May 28, LARLY DESCRIBED AS 45, Florida Statutes on the 4th day tion for Dissolution of Marriage Rafael A. Jr. and Irma F. Arce 2014, the following described FOLLOWS: one year Florida State Prison of June, 2014 at 11:00 AM on the has been filed against you and property as set forth in said Final with credit for 10 days served, to Justin Owen Battles, $16,000. COMMENCE AT THE SE following described property as that you are required to serve a Judment, to wit: copy of your written defenses, if $1,595 fines, costs and fees James W. and Carol J. With- CORNER OF SAID BLOCK set forth in said Summary Final placed on lien. ers to Delbert Beach, $38,000. 20; THENCE WEST ALONG Judgment, to wit: any, to it on Anthony Fontanta Jr., 75.00 FEET, EAST AND whose address is 212 Riverside Melissa Denise Stringer, vio- WEST BY 140.00 FEET, THE NORTHERLY RIGHT LOTS 10 AND 11 OF Dr., Wauchula, FL 33873 on or be- NORTH AND SOUTH IN NE OF WAY LINE OF MONROE BLOCK 2 OF MRS. S.B. fore May 30, 2014, and file the CORNER OF BLOCK 12 OF STREET, A DISTANCE OF SOUTHERLAND`S ADDI- original with the clerk of this Court ORIGINAL SURVEY OF 547.89 FEET TO THE TION TO THE CITY OF at 417 W. Main St., Room 202, THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, POINT OF BEGINNING; WAUCHULA, ACCORDING Wauchula, FL 33873, before serv- HARDEE COUNTY, THENCE CONTINUE WEST TO THE PLAT THEREOF, ice on Petitioner or immediately FLORIDA, AS PER PLAT ALONG SAID NORTHERLY AS RECORDED IN PLAT thereafter. If you fail to do so, a BOOK 1, PAGE 1-29(B) RIGHT OF WAY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 78.27 FEET; BOOK 2, PAGE 2, OF THE default may be entered against PUBLIC RECORDS OF you for the relief demanded in the Any person claiming an interest THENCE N 00°02’18” E HARDEE COUNTY, petition. in the surplus from the sale, if any, AND PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERLY RIGHT OF FLORIDA other than the property owner as Copies of all court documents of the date of the lis pendens must WAY LINE OF DENVER AV- NOTICE OF MEETING Any person claiming an interest in this case, including orders, are file a claim within 60 days after the ENUE, A DISTANCE OF in the surplus from the sale, if any, available at the Clerk of the Circuit sale. 230.00 FEET; THENCE S The Hardee County Economic Development Authority (In- 89°59’07” E, A DISTANCE other than the property owner as Court’s office. You may review of the date of the Lis Pendens these documents upon request. dependent Board) will meet on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Dated this 30 day of April, 2014. OF 78.27 FEET; THENCE S 00°02’18” W AND PARAL- must file a claim within 60 days 8:30 a.m. in the County Commission Chambers, 412 West LEL WITH THE WESTERLY after the sale. You must keep the Clerk of the Orange Street, Room 102, Wauchula, Florida. VICTORIA L. ROGERS Circuit Court’s office notified of As Clerk of the Court RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF DENVER AVENUE, A DIS- Dated this 16 day of May, 2014. your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, For more information call the County Manager’s office at By: Connie Coker TANCE OF 229.98 FEET TO 863/773-9430. VICTORIA L. ROGERS Florida Supreme Court Approved As Deputy Clerk THE POINT OF BEGIN- NING. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Family Law Form 12.915.) Future As Clerk of the Court papers in this lawsuit will be This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person If you are a person with a disabil- mailed to the address on record at needing to make special arrangements should contact the ity who needs any accommoda- TOGETHER WITH 2004 By: Connie Coker the clerk’s office. tion in order to participate in this GENA DOUBLE WIDE MO- County Commissioner’s office at least forty-eight (48) hours BILE HOME ID # As Deputy Clerk proceeding, you are entitled, at no Warning: Rule 12.285, Florida prior to the public meeting. cost to you, to the provision of GMHGA4150431558A & # This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes If you are a person with a disabil- Family Law Rules of Procedure, certain assistance. Please contact GMHGA4150431558B, FL ity who needs any accommoda- requires certain automatic disclo- 286.0105. the Office of the Court Administra- TITLE #90361413 & tion in order to participate in this sure of documents and informa- Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and tor, (863) 534-4690, at least 7 days 90361481. proceeding, you are entitled, at no tion. Failure to comply can result be heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made before your scheduled court ap- cost to you, to the provision of in sanctions, including dismissal pearance, or immediately upon re- Dated this 12 day of May, 2014. by the members, with respect to any matter considered at certain assistance. Please contact or striking of pleadings. ceiving this notification if the time such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the pro- the Office of the Court Administra- before the scheduled appearance VICTORIA L. ROGERS ceedings, and that, for such purpose, he may need to en- tor, (863) 534-4690, within two (2) Dated: April 25, 2014 is less than 7 days; Notice of Fore- As Clerk of the Courts working days of your receipt of Victoria L. Rogers sure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, closure Sale; if you are hearing or Hardee County, Florida this (describe notice); if you are CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT which record includes the testimony and evidence upon voice impaired, call TDD (863) hearing or voice impaired, call which the appeal is to be based. 534-7777 or Florida Relay Service By: Connie Coker TDD (863) 534-7777 or Florida BY: Connie Coker 711. Deputy Clerk Relay Service 711. Deputy Clerk ______5:15,22c 5:1-22p ______5:22,29c ______5:22,29c Lexton H. Albritton, Jr. County Manager 5:22c May 22, 2014, The Herald-Advocate 5C Butchering A Hog & What’s For Making Cane Syrup! Lunch? ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Deli Combo Sub, Pepperoni Condiments and Milk was proud of.” Pizza, Vegetables, Celery Sticks Lunch: Breaded Chicken, By McKENZIE BLAIR MONDAY w/ Dip, Salsa, Lemon and Blue Cheese, & Spinach Chef Salad Special To The Herald-Advocate Q: When was your biggest coming- Memorial Day, No School Raspberry Frozen Treat, Condi- w Breadstick, Cheeseburger on The person I interviewed for this as- of-age moment? Today ments and Milk WGR Bun, Oven Fried Chicken signment was Mike Blair. w WGR Roll, Turkey Tacos, A: When he bought and paid for his TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Cheese Pizza, Side Salad, Q: When were you born? own car. Breakfast: Trix, Chicken & Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Salsa, Black Beans, Fruit Cock- A: He was born April 1, 1955. Q: What did you want to do when Biscuit, Buttery Toast, Yogurt Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptart, tail, Orange, Condiments and Parfait w/Fruit, Apple Juice, Golden Grahams, Graham Milk Q: Where were you born? you graduated? Condiments and Milk Crackers, Strawberry Cup, A: He was born in Lake City, Florida. A: He wanted to become a football Lunch: Beef & Bean Burrito, Condiments and Milk THURSDAY Q: What were your favorite activi- coach, but didn’t achieve it. Mac & Cheese, Pepperoni Lunch: Oven Fried Chicken w Breakfast: Frosted Flakes, Pizza, Vegetables, Celery Sticks WGR Roll, Turkey Tacos, Yogurt Sausage Biscuit, Buttery Toast, ties as a teen? Why did you enjoy Q: What was your hardest moment w/ Dip, Salsa, Lemon and Blue Parfait w/Fruit, Side Salad, Yogurt Parfait w/Fruit, Orange them? as a teen? Raspberry Frozen Treat, Condi- Salsa, Black Beans, Fruit Cock- Juice, Condiments and Milk tail, Condiments and Milk A: He liked to play baseball, basket- A: When ments and Milk Lunch: Baked Chicken Sand- wich, Cheeseburger on WGR ball, and football. He also loved to go he had to WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Bun, Grilled Chicken Chef Salad hunting and fishing. He enjoyed these Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Breakfast: Frosted Flakes, w/ Spinach & Breadstick, Chef tell his first Back In Sausage Biscuit, Buttery Toast, things because he was good at it. Time Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptart, Salad w Turkey, Spinach, & Roll, girlfriend Golden Grahams, Graham Orange Juice, Condiments and Hamburger on WGR Bun, Q: What was your favorite memory that he did- Crackers, Strawberry Cup, Milk Turkey Pot Roast, Cucumber as a teen? n’t love her anymore. Condiments and Milk Lunch: Grilled Chicken Chef Slices w/ Dip, Broccoli, Apples, Lunch: Oven Fried Chicken w Salad w/ Spinach & Breadstick, Fruit Punch, Condiments and A: His favorite memory as a teen was Q: What were some of your family WGR Roll, Turkey Tacos, Yogurt Hamburger on WGR Bun, Milk when he met professional baseball play- traditions? Did you enjoy them? Parfait w/Fruit, Side Salad, Turkey Pot Roast, Cucumber FRIDAY ers. It was his favorite memory because A: His favorite tradition was when Salsa, Black Beans, Fruit Cock- Slices w/ Dip, Broccoli, Apples, Breakfast: Cheerios, Turkey tail, Condiments and Milk Condiments and Milk Sausage, Buttery Toast, Whole they were his childhood heroes. they butchered a hog and made cane FRIDAY Grain Pancakes, Fruit Cocktail, Q: Did you enjoy being a teenager? syrup at Thanksgiving. He enjoyed it a THURSDAY Breakfast: Cheerios, Turkey Condiments and Milk. Why or why not? Breakfast: Frosted Flakes, Sausage Pizza, Buttery Toast, Lunch: Chicken Fajita Wrap lot. Sausage Biscuit, Buttery Toast, Blueberry Glazed Pancakes, & Cookie, Grilled Chicken Chef A: Yes, he enjoyed being a teenager Back In Time is the result of a class as- Orange Juice, Condiments and Cinnamon Glazed Pancakes, Salad w/ Spinach & Breadstick, because he had few responsibilities and signment given to ninth graders at Milk Fruit Cocktail, Condiments and Hamburger Gravy & Roll, Lunch: Grilled Chicken Chef Milk. Mashed Potatoes, WGR Cheese a care-free life. Hardee Senior High School. Each stu- Salad w/ Spinach & Breadstick, Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Sticks & Marinara, Mini Cheese- Q: Who was your role model? Ex- dent is asked to interview an older per- Hamburger on WGR Bun, Chicken Fajita Wrap & Cookie, burgers, Carrot Sticks w/Dip, plain why. son. Selected interviews are published Turkey Pot Roast, Cucumber Hamburger Gravy & Roll, Apple Slices, Peaches, Condi- Slice w/ Dip, Broccoli, Apples, Mashed Potatoes, Carrot Sticks ments and Milk A: His role model growing up was his here as an encouragement to the stu- Condiments and Milk w/Dip, Apple Slices, Condi- father, because “he was a man of honor, dents and for the enjoyment of our read- ments and Milk Individual menus are subject to FRIDAY SENIOR HIGH change. someone I could trust and someone I ers. Breakfast: Cheerios, Turkey Sausage Pizza, Buttery Toast, Blueberry Glazed Pancakes, MONDAY Fruit Cocktail, Condiments and Memorial Day, No School Milk. Today NOW PURCHASING HARDEE COUNTY Lunch: Cheese Pizza, CITRUS FRUIT Chicken Fajita Wrap & Cookie, TUESDAY PUBLIC NOTICE Hamburger Gravy & Roll, Breakfast: Trix, Chicken & Mashed Potatoes, Carrot Sticks Biscuit, Buttery Toast, Yogurt For the 2013-14 The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinances Nos. 02- w/Dip, Apple Slices, Condi- Parfait w/Fruit, Apple Juice, Citrus Crop 17 and 04-01, which authorize a financial hardship exemption to the solid waste dis- ments and Milk Condiments and Milk posal and fire rescue portions of the special assessment fees. Property owners Lunch: Beef & Bean Burrito, qualifying for this exemption will receive a refund or a credit in the amount of the cur- JUNIOR HIGH Taco Salad w/ Tortilla Chips, Frank Vasquez Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Pep- rent tax year’s approved non-ad valorem taxes toward the special assessment fees peroni Pizza, Vegetables, Celery Citrus Broker for solid waste disposal and fire rescue assessment fees. MONDAY Sticks w/ Dip, Salsa, Lemon and Memorial Day, No School Blue Raspberry Frozen Treat, If you are interested in applying for this exemption, or if you have any questions per- Today Yogurt Parfait w/Fruit, Banana, 781-4133 taining to this issue, please contact the Office of Management and Budget at 863/773- Condiments and Milk 3199. Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2014. TUESDAY Breakfast: Trix, Chicken & WEDNESDAY Rick Knight, Chair Biscuit, Buttery Toast, Yogurt Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Board of County Commissioners Parfait w/Fruit, Apple Juice, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptart, Condiments and Milk Golden Grahams, Super Donut, Hardee County, Florida Lunch: Beef & Bean Burrito, Buttery Toast, Strawberry Cup, Chapman Fruit Co. 5:1-5:29c Est. 1956 5:22c 6C The Herald-Advocate, May 22, 2014

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Brian LaFlam on a charge of failure to appear Q: I have a chenille tions have flooded the ficers investigated the following incidents and made the follow- in court. bedspread that has marketplace, it is al- ing arrests: May 13, Margarito Santis Hernandez, 32, of 2460 Pine Cone been in my family for ways a good idea to ex- Rd., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on a charge of at least 75 years. It has amine them with COUNTY failure to appear in court. a log cabin design and suspicion. Cast-iron May 18, David Delarosa, 24, of 236-15th Ave. W., Bradenton, May 13, Matthew Alderman, 36, of 5195 N. CR 663, Bowling is in fairly good condi- doorstops seem to ebb was arrested by Dep. Cesar Medina on a charge of violation of pro- Green, was arrested by Dep. Brian LaFlam and charged with four tion. Is this a keeper? and flow in popularity. bation. counts of contempt of court—violation of an injunction for protec- —Barbara, Tyler, During the 1980s, inter- May 18, Rene Rivera, 63, of 791 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., tion. Texas est reached a fever pitch Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Cesar Medina and charged with May 13, a residential burglary on Pear Street and burglary of a A: The first chenille By Larry Cox and prices soared. That battery. conveyance on Sandpiper Drive were reported. bedspreads were made fever has since broken May 18, Dustin Earl Moses, 29, of 5123 SR 64 W., Ona, was using thick cotton threads, iden- to quite an extent. If your arrested by Cpl. Todd Souther on a charge of violation of probation. May 12, Heather Marie Pavolini, 25, of 979 Steve Roberts Spe- tical to those found in candle doorstop is authentic, it might be May 18, burglary of a conveyance on U. S. 17 North was re- cial, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Sgt. Matt Tinsley on two counts wicks. Although the earliest ex- worth keeping. Typical prices in- ported. of failure to appear in court. amples of this type of embroi- clude a Colonial woman with May 12, Scott Colin Fields, 38, of 1842 Dishong Rd., Wau- dery date back to Colonial cat, $325; a bunny, $95; a basket May 17, Angelo Ramirez Ybarra, 46, of 310 Georgia St., Wau- chula, was arrested by Dep. John Dorsey on a charged of contempt America, chenille didn't really of tulips, $150; and a covered chula, was arrested by Dep. Brian LaFlam on a charge of withhold- of court. become popular until the Victo- wagon, $150. All of these prices ing support of children. May 12, criminal mischief on Lois Lane, a tag stolen on Griffin rian era. Until the 1940s, almost reflect vintage examples, not re- May 17, Maria Natividad Dominguez, 33, of 211 E. Oak St., Road, and thefts on Riverside Drive and on U.S. 17 North were re- all of the bedspreads were made productions. Reproductions Wauchula, was arrested by Sgt. Lyle Hart on a charge of failure to ported. in Georgia and by hand. Later, often can be found in the $25 to appear in court. companies such as Cabin Craft $50 range. Be care, since many May 17, Stacie Lanette Dees, 24, of 1017 Chicago Bulls St., WAUCHULA began mechanically producing of the fakes are aged to look old Avon Park, was arrested by Dep. Scott Heasley on a charge of vio- May 18, Phillip Ray Branning, 52, of 109 N. Third Ave., Wau- them in great numbers. Spreads and real. lation of probation. chula, was arrested by Ofc. Jesse Poole and charged with battery. made by such companies as Morgan Jones, Bates and Hof- Q: I have a rub-stained glass May 16, a residential burglary on Long Road, and thefts on U.S. May 15, criminal mischief on South Seventh Avenue and a fight mann are especially desirable. toothpick holder that was a 17 South, Lincoln Street and Garden Drive were reported. on South Fifth Avenue (U.S. 17 North) were reported. The value of a chenille bed- souvenir of Chicago. I think it spread depends on several fac- probably is from the Victorian May 15, Shaun Timothy Casey, 32, of 2929 Center Hill Road, May 14, Francisco Moreno, 47, of 818 E. Bay St., Wauchula, tors: Condition, the pattern and era. I have been offered $75 for Bowling Green, was arrested by the Drug Task Force (DTF) and was arrested by Ofc. Jereme Bridges on an out-of-county warrant. the colors used all are important. it. charged with possession of methamphetamine, trespass on property May 14, criminal mischief on Heard Bridge Road, and thefts Prices can vary. Spotted recently —Beth, Decatur, Ill. other than a structure, possession of new legend health or safety on Stenstrom Road, East Oak Street and North Ninth Avenue were in Phoenix were three excep- A: Take the money and run. drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. reported. tional chenille spreads: An elab- According to several collectors I May 15, Ricky Lee Eubanks, 33, of 1223 Mockingbird Rd., orate peacock, $85; a patriotic contacted, your toothpick holder Wauchula, was arrested by Capt. Andrew Rigney on three out-of- May 13, Sarah Schults, 29, of 150 Sims St., Wauchula, was ar- World War II design with war- is valued in the $25 to $45 range. county warrants. rested by Ofc. Jesse Poole and charged with possession of metham- planes and military ships, $125; Write to Larry Cox in care of May 15, a residential burglary on Fifth Street East and a thef phetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, loitering/-prowling and a ranch scene with horses KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Or- ton Riverside Drive were reported. and giving false ID to an officer. At the jail, she was detained by and cowpokes, $150. lando, FL 32853-6475, or send Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on charges of possession of methamphetamine, e-mail to questionsforcox@ May 14, Charlie Frank Lee, 20, of 745 LaPlaya Dr., Wauchula, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. Q: I purchased a cast-iron aol.com. Due to the large volume was arrested by Dep. Cesar Medina and charged with possession of May 13, Britney Lee Daniels, 27, of 418 Bell St., Wauchula, bulldog several years ago at a of mail he receives, Mr. Cox can- cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to sell/manufacture, pos- was arrested by Cpl. Robert Spencer on a charge of driving while flea market and recently dis- not personally answer all reader session of marijuana, four counts possession of drugs without a pre- license suspended. At the jail, Daniels was detained on an out-of- covered it actually is a questions, nor do appraisals. Do scription, possession of drug paraphernalia and fleeing to elude an county warrant. doorstop. Is it worth keeping? not send any materials requiring officer in a patrol vehicle. —Mike, Las Cruces, N.M. return mail. May 14, Patrick Williamson, 49, of 711 LaPlaya Dr., Wau- May 12, Cornelius Jerome Kilpatrick, 30, of 838 Chamberlain A: It depends. Since reproduc- (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc. chula, was arrested by Dep. Yolanda Hernandez and charged with Blvd., Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Jesse Poole and charged with retail theft. possession of marijuana. At the jail, Kilpatrick was additionally May 14, Isaias Carrillo, 26, of 1617 Roseland Ave., Sebring, charged with battery. was arrested by Dep. Daniel Arnold on an out-of-county warrant. May 12, a residential burglary on Tulane Avenue, criminal mis- May 14, Ricky Lee Eubanks, 33, of 1223 Mockingbird Rd., chief on Heard Bridge Road, and thefts on East Main Street and Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. John McLeod and charged with North First Avenue were reported. SUPER MATT possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. BOWLING GREEN May 18, a business burglary on West Main Street and a theft Coin Laundry on Poplar Avenue were reported. May 16, Waylon Coe Chester, 21, of 5008 Chester Ave., Bowl- ing Green, was arrested by Ofc. Jeremy Mendoza and charged with possession of methamphetamine. Large Washers & Dryers Legal May 15, a fight on Dixiana Drive was reported. Up To 125 lbs. Washers May 14, Eric Brian Teigman, 38, of 3955 W. Colonial Dr., Or- Holiday Notice\ lando, was arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged with uttering forged instruments and larceny-theft. 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