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93¢ Thursday, December 24, 2020 Plus 7¢ Sales Tax Vaccine Amber Woods Murder Ralph Williams, 35, and Tyjuan Williams, 32, were both charged with second Not In degree murder for the 2006 killing of 16-year old Amber Woods. Jamaine Brown, 37, and half- Hardee brother to Ralph and Tyjuan Williams, pled By TOM STAIK guilty to accessory after Of The Herald-Advocate the fact to murder last AdventHealth Wauchula is week and is awaiting sen- slated to begin receiving doses tencing. of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine though there is no Ralph Williams Tyjuan Williams Jamaine Brown timetable on when doses will begin to arrive in Hardee County. The hospital was one of 173 hospitals that did not receive the first allocation of the Pfizer Brothers Charged COVID-19 vaccine that was released – mainly to metropol- itan communities – across the state earlier this month. The Moderna vaccine, that does not require sub-zero stor- In 2006 Murder Of Teen age, will be released under a statewide distribution plan an- By MICHAEL KELLY nounced by Governor Ron De- Of The Herald-Advocate Santis last week. Nearly 15 years after Hardee County had not re- Hardee County teenager ceived any dosages of either Amber Woods was murdered, vaccine as of Tuesday after- the Manatee County Sheriff’s noon, according to Amalia Office (MCSO) has charged Arista, director of Hardee two Wauchula brothers with County Emergency Manage- her killing. ment. Ralph Williams, 35, and “When we do get it we will Tyjuan Williams, 32, were be ready for it,” Arista said. both charged with second de- According to a statement gree murder and half-brother from the governor’s office, the Jamaine Brown pled guilty to Sunshine State is expected to accessory after the fact to mur- receive 367,000 doses of the der last Friday. Moderna vaccine beginning During a recorded interview this week. with MCSO detectives, Brown The distribution follows an admitted the trio kidnapped emergency order by the Food Woods and drove to a rural lo- and Drug Administration cation on State Road 62 where (FDA) on Dec. 18 that allows they got out of the car and for the emergency use of the Tyjuan Williams shot Amber drug for persons 18 years of once in the back, killing her. age and older. Brown and Ralph Williams “Doses of the Moderna vac- COURTESY PHOTO then dragged her body off the cine will be distributed to 173 This photo of Amber Woods was taken shortly before roadway into high grass and hospital locations that did not the 16-year old was murdered in 2006. Family mem- fled the area, according to the receive doses in the first allo- bers described her as a kind-hearted person that was interview. cation of the Pfizer COVID-19 so full of life. Sheriff Rick Wells said vaccine. These hospital loca- Monday morning the Williams COURTESY PHOTO Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells speaks during a tions span 43 counties,” ac- brothers were suspects in the news conference Monday morning to announce the ar- cording to the statement from case from the very beginning rest of Ralph Williams and Tyjuan Williams for the 2006 the governor’s officer. but detectives did not have murder of 16-year old Amber Woods. After reexamining In addition to AdventHealth enough evidence to make an the case in 2019, detectives used new technology to Wauchula, the hospital chain’s arrest until the Manatee Homi- track the cellphones of the brothers and Woods to facilities in neighboring High- cide Investigation Unit began prove they were in the locations when she was kid- lands County at Sebring and reexamining the case in April napped and later murdered. Wells said the two were Lake Placid are also scheduled 2019. suspects in the case from the very beginning but de- See VACCINE A2 Crime Analyst Elicia Main tective did not have enough evidence to arrest them See MURDER A2 until this year.

WEATHER DATE HIGH LOW RAIN 12/15 73 65 0.03 12/16 79 57 0.09 12/17 68 49 0.00 Crime Spree Earns 18-year Sentence 12/18 63 43 0.00 12/19 73 44 0.00 By TOM STAIK will serve 15 years day-for-day 12/20 76 50 0.01 law enforcement officer, resist- erty $100 or more, and two Of The Herald-Advocate 12/21 71 49 0.06 before any gain time starts to ing an officer with violence, counts of fleeing or attempting Rainfall to 12/21/2020 - 45.41 A Wauchula man has been accrue. possession of methampheta- to elude. He also pled no con- Same period last year - 41.53 sentenced to 18 years in state Ramos was facing two mine, and possession of drug test to charges of driving while Ten Year Average - 49.45 prison in connection to a 2017 counts of burglary of a paraphernalia from the Polk driver’s license suspended/re- Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center crime spree that spanned two dwelling, two counts of grand County Sheriff’s Office voked/canceled, possession of counties. theft dwelling property $100 (PCSO). a firearm by a convicted felon, INDEX Simon Ramos, 34, was sen- or more, and charges of driv- According to arrest reports, tampering with physical evi- Classifieds ...... A11 tenced Dec. 15 by Circuit ing while driver’s license sus- Ramos fled from officers from dence, resisting an officer with Judge Michael Raiden after ac- pended/revoked/canceled, and Courthouse Report . . . .A9 the WPD into Polk County. violence, and the lesser charge cepting a plea deal for 18 years fleeing or attempting to elude Polk deputies then joined the of aggravated assault of a law Crime Blotter ...... A8 in the state prison in connec- from the Wauchula Police De- chase. After his vehicle was hit enforcement officer. Entertainment ...... B4 tion to a slew of Hardee and partment. by stop sticks twice, Polk In exchange for the plea, As- Fort Meade Times . . . . .B10 Polk county cases. He was also facing charges deputies then blocked the path sistant State Attorney Hannah Ramos Hardee Living ...... B5 Judge Raiden sentenced of possession a firearm by a of the vehicle with a cruiser. Potter agreed to drop the two Ramos as a habitual felony of- convicted felon, fleeing or at- HCSO, $1,377.82 in investiga- Information Roundup . .A4 Ramos struck a squad car on counts of possession of fender and ordered that 15 tempting to elude, tampering State Road 60 and came to rest methamphetamine and two tive costs to the PCSO, and Obituaries ...... A7 years of the 18-year stint be with physical evidence, pos- in the median. The squad car counts of possession of drug $1,154.30 in restitution to the Puzzles ...... B9 served as a prison release reof- session of methamphetamine, was heavily damaged. The paraphernalia. PCSO. fender. and possession of drug para- deputy was uninjured. Ramos was handed $1,560 Wauchula Chief of Police Being designated as a prison phernalia from the Hardee Under the terms of the plea in fines, $400 in fees, $300 in John Eason said the case is a release reoffender disqualifies County Sheriff’s Office agreement, Ramos pled no investigative costs to the prime example of law enforce- Ramos from receiving any (HCSO). contest to two counts of bur- WPD, $150 in restitution to the ment’s see something, say gain time off his sentence. In Ramos was also charged glary of a dwelling, two counts victim of the burglary, $150 in something mantra. this case, that means Ramos with aggravated battery on a of grand theft dwelling prop- investigative costs to the See SENTENCE A2 A2 The Herald-Advocate, December 24, 2020

THE MURDER Herald-Advocate Continued From A1 HARDEE COUNTY’S HOMETOWN COVERAGE utilized sophisticated new cel- Ralph Williams became con- half-brothers for her murder. ber 18 and is awaiting sentenc- MICHAEL R. KELLY lular tracking software to fol- cerned he could end up in “It feels good to know that ing. Co-Publisher and Editor low the towers and travel of prison for having a sexual re- those responsible for this mur- Sheriff Wells said many law Ralph, Tyjuan, Jamaine and lationship with the minor. der should spend the rest of enforcement agencies worked JAMES R. KELLY Amber through the early Detectives discovered a text their life in prison,” Sheriff together to finally solve the Co-Publisher morning hours of February 11, message from Ralph Williams Wells said. “It won’t take the case. NOEY DeSANTIAGO 2006. to Woods stating he could face pain of the family away but at He thanked FBI Special Production Manager “Research confirmed a criminal charges due to her least you know these people Agent Chuck Sloan, the TOM STAIK phone used by Ralph Williams being underage. aren’t walking around enjoy- Wauchula Police Department Managing Editor DARLENE WILLIAMS on the night of the murder was “Detectives learned that ing life.” and Det. Chris Leconte, the Assistant in the vicinity of where Ralph Williams wanted to end He said Ralph Williams and Hardee County Sheriff’s Of- Production Manager Amber’s body was found,” the relationship and conspired Tyjuan Williams could have fice, Hardee County Probation 115 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Sheriff Wells said. with his brothers to kidnap her, their charges elevated to Capi- and Parole, the State Attor- Wauchula, FL 33873 He said the three suspects take her to a remote area, and tal Murder, which would bring ney’s Office, the U.S. Attor- Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 lied about their whereabouts kill her,” the report states. in the possibility of a death ney’s Office and the Polk during the time of her murder The autopsy showed Woods sentence if convicted. County Sheriff’s Office. [email protected] and the new phone data proved was not pregnant when she Ralph Williams and Tyjuan Family members of Amber [email protected] they were in the area during was murdered. Williams were both formally Woods attended the press con- [email protected] the time of her kidnapping and Woods was last seen alive charged with second degree ference in Bradenton on Mon- [email protected] murder. around 12:30 a.m. by her aunt murder on December 15. day and were relieved to [email protected] Wells called the accused in their home in the Fort Green Ralph Williams was already finally know her killers will [email protected] killers “cold, callous and the area. jailed in Polk County on unre- face justice. [email protected] worst of our society.” Detectives believed she was lated charges and is being held Crystal Moses, the sister-in- Detectives learned early on later kidnapped and driven to without bond in that facility law to Amber, said the family Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the that Ralph Williams was in a the remote location and mur- awaiting extradition. was grateful for everyone Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at relationship with Woods and dered before her body was Tyjuan Williams is currently being so diligent with the case. U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office she was rumored to be preg- spotted about 7:30 that morn- in the Hardee County Jail on “Justice has been served, it (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: nant with his child. ing by a passing motorist. unrelated charges and is being just took a long time to get The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. “It was generally believed In May of this year an arrest held without bond awaiting ex- here,” she said. “Every holi- by friends of Amber Woods, warrant was signed for Brown tradition. day, every birthday we think DEADLINES: including Ralph, that she was on the charge of kidnapping as Jamaine Brown has been about all she has missed. She Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. pregnant with his baby,” the it related to the case. held in the Manatee County was an amazing person and so School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. Sheriff said. In November, he confessed Jail since May of this year and full of life. They took some- Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) According to investigation to his involvement in the case pled guilty to accessory after thing from us that can’t be re- General News — Monday 5 p.m. reports, the then 20-year old and also implicated his two the fact to murder on Decem- placed.” Ads — Tuesday Noon

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Hardee County — 6 months, $26 1 year, $49 2 years, $95 Florida — 6 months, $29 1 year, $55 2 years, $109 VACCINE Out of State — 6 months, $34 1 year, $59 2 years, $120 Continued From A1 Online — 1 month, $5 6 months, $19 1 year, $37 2 years, $70 to receive the vaccine, according to the ministering the vaccine across our health As of Tuesday, there had been 1,974 LETTERS: governor’s statement. system starting with our frontline team confirmed cases and 20 deaths associated The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of According to Ashley Jeffrey, manager members whose roles involve high expo- with the COVID-19 Pandemic in Hardee public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in of corporate communications for Ad- sure risk,” Jeffrey noted. County since the outbreak began. The me- good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. ventHealth’s West Florida Division, hos- The planned rollout to the 43 counties dian age of those infection is now 36. pital officials are working to develop an that did not receive the Pfizer COVID-19 Hardee County has averaged nearly 12 “equitable” plan for distribution of the vaccine earlier this month has been aided new cases a day over the last 14 days as vaccine among hospital staff and the pub- by the Moderna vaccine’s resilience. the number of persons infected has lic. “The state is able to distribute this vac- jumped by 158 in the past two weeks. “We are preparing for the arrival of the cine to a large number of hospitals as the The School Board of Hardee County is Kelly’s Column Moderna COVID-19 vaccine,” Jeffrey Moderna vaccine does not require ultra- continuing to track infection data among told The Herald-Advocate by email. “A cold storage,” the governor’s office noted. staff and students. As of Dec. 18, there By Jim multi-disciplinary task force of experts The Pfizer vaccine, conversely, requires were 11 students currently out of school across our organization is gathering a full highly-specialized storage at sub-zero for testing positive. Since the return to understanding of the scientific, federal temperatures. school, there have been 29 staff members and state guidance to achieve safe, effec- As of press time on Tuesday, state and 109 students test positive for the An article in Rotary magazine by Steve Almond is about tive and equitable COVID-19 vaccination health officials had documented 43,716 virus. The bulk of those cases have been failure but in a positive way. of team members, medical staff and con- doses of vaccine being administered at Hardee Senior High School, where 56 He mentions that famous author Kurt Vonnegut in the first sumers.” across the Sunshine State. positive cases have been reported – five part of his life wrote stories that were rejected by publishers, had Initial use by the hospital chain will According to the vaccine summary, up- among staff and 51 in the student popula- a failed car dealership that went into bankruptcy, and was a failed focus on staff considered “frontline team dated daily and posted to the Florida De- tion. inventor of a toy board game. members” with high exposure risk. partment of Health’s COVID-19 State officials are encouraging Floridi- In Vonnegut's 1990 novel Hocus Pocus he noted, "I am not “AdventHealth will follow state and dashboard, only two residents of Hardee ans to opt-in to receive updates about the writing this book for people below the age of 18, but I see no federal guidelines for distribution and has County had received an initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine via text. Floridians harm in telling young people to prepare for failure rather than a team dedicated to planning the logistics vaccine. There are roughly 26,900 resi- can receive these text updates by texting success, since failure is the main thing that is going to happen to of receiving, storing, transporting and ad- dents in Hardee County. FLCOVID19 to 888777. them." Almond writes that he, like most Americans, has most of his life regarded failure as a kind of scourge, the ultimate humil- iation. "Only recently have I come to see failure as an inevitable DONNA’S DAY part of ambition–not the opposite of success, but a necessary prelude to it." SENTENCE Continued From A1 Creative Family Fun He mentioned four famous people who overcame failures. By Donna Erickson Michael Jordan in high school was demoted to the junior varsity. Jordan hated losing but understood failure is a potential “It is a perfect case of a from Hardee and Polk counties Butternut Squash Makes a soft, about 5 more minutes. motivational tool. "I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my bas- neighbor seeing something and working together to capture Hearty Soup 2. Add squash, apples and ketball career. I've lost almost 300 games. I've been trusted to saying something,” Eason said. Ramos. Here's a rich-tasting, family- stock; bring to a boil. Lower take the game-winning shot and failed 26 times. I've failed over “A neighbor saw Simon Ramos “That he will be doing at friendly recipe of hearty butter- heat to low, cover pot and sim- and over again in my life. And that's why I succeed." under the carport acting suspi- least 15 years day-for-day in nut squash soup that you mer until squash and apples are –––––– cious and called law enforce- state prison helps us keep a bad simply won't want to pass up. very soft, about 35 minutes. Abraham Lincoln was driven by a series of early setbacks ment.” guy with an extensive criminal No need to precook the fresh 3. Cool soup slightly (im- that included failing in business, suffering a nervous breakdown, Eason also praised the efforts history off the street,” the chief squash. Simply toss it in your portant!) and puree by whirling and losing his initial political campaigns for the Illinois legisla- of his officers and deputies added. soup pot to cook with the other in batches in a blender. Return ture and the U.S. Congress. Later he became U.S. President. ingredients for less than an soup to pot. Stir in cream, sea- Lincoln said, "My great concern is not whether you have hour, and then whirl everything son with salt and pepper, and failed, but whether you are content in your failure." together in your blender in then simmer briefly to heat Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard and bankrupted a busi- minutes. Enjoy the added through. Serve garnished with ness before going on to found Microsoft which made him at 31 diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and polio. Many Amer- bonus of a wonderful aroma an apple slice design, parsley the world's youngest billionaire at the time. Gates believes it is icans did not come in for cancer treatments because they were filling your home, welcoming or chives. fine to celebrate success but "more important to heed the lessons more afraid of COVID. Expect to see a rise in cancer and cancer everyone for nourishment and of failure." death rates as a consequence, as well as more deaths from dia- relaxing conversation around APPLE SLICE DESIGNS Jack Ma, the Chinese tech billionaire, said in 2016 that he betes due to people missing their diabetic monitoring. your dinner table. Slice an apple in half through had applied to Harvard 10 times and been rejected every time. 5. Mental health problems are increasing due to the lock- the middle crosswise. Cut sev- As a youngster he was one of 24 applicants for a job at Kentucky downs and social isolation. Human beings are not designed to BUTTERNUT SQUASH eral thin, round slices from Fried Chicken. He was he only one not hired. live alone; they are meant to be in company with one another. SOUP each of the halves. Set them on Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, said failure is baked into his Requiring young people to bear the burden of controlling a dis- a cutting board, and let your company's culture. "Failure comes part and parcel with inven- ease from which they face little to no risk is entirely backward 4 tablespoons butter child press tiny cookie cutters tion. It's not optional. We understand that and believe in failing from the right approach. The widespread lockdown policy has 1 large onion, minced through the middle core section early and iterating until we get it right." been a devastating public health mistake. Keeping students out 2 stalks of celery diced of each slice — leaving a cute Thomas Edison failed many times inventing a successful of school is a grave injustice. 4-5 teaspoons (or less) curry shape in the middle. Discard light bulb. He regarded each failure to find a suitable filament 6. As immunity builds in the population, the risk of infec- powder, according to taste the cut-out pieces containing as a positive in that he learned what would not work. tion to all–including the vulnerable–falls. We know that all pop- 3 cups peeled (a vegetable seeds and the core. Nibble on Almond writes that every celebrated artist, scientist or en- ulations will eventually reach herd immunity–the point at which peeler works well), seeded the rest! trepreneur has made a mountain of unseen failures before their the rate of new infections is stable–and this can be assisted by and cut-up butternut squash triumphs. Failing is how they reached their triumphs. (but is not dependent upon) a vaccine. 2 large apples, peeled, cored TIP: To encourage healthy –––––– 7. We recommend Focused Protection. Our goal should and chopped apple snacking, keep an assort- Bartow native and former Florida state representative, state therefore be to minimize mortality and social harm until we 4 cups chicken stock ment of small cookie cutters on senator, U.S. representative and state commissioner of agricul- reach herd immunity. The most compassionate approach that bal- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy hand and use them for making ture Adam Putnam has been selected to the Florida Citrus Hall ances the risks and benefits of reaching herd immunity is to cream "apple-slice designs." Use tiny of Fame. allow those who are at minimum risk of death to live their lives Salt and freshly ground black pumpkins in fall, Christmas- Others to be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 5, 2021, normally to build up immunity to the virus through natural in- pepper to taste tree and star-shaped cookie cut- are John Jackson, Lew Prosser and Steve Sorrells. fection, while protecting those who are at highest risk. Apple slices (see below), fresh ters in December, a snowman Jackson helped the Hall of Fame be successful. Prosser had 8. Those who are not vulnerable should immediately be al- chives or parsley for garnish in January, a heart in February a citrus canning plant in Plant City and created two widely used lowed to resume life as normal. Simple hygiene measures, such (optional) and a bunny for spring. patents. Sorrells was the first citrus grower to use the U.S. De- as hand washing and staying at home when sick, should be prac- Find more recipes and family partment of Labor's popular H-2A visa program for workers. ticed by everyone to reduce the herd immunity threshold. 1. Melt butter in a large soup fun at www.donnaerickson. –––––– Schools and universities should be open for in-person teaching. pot. Add onion, celery and salt com. Write to Donna at Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of medicine at Stanford Uni- Extracurricular activities such as sports should be resumed. to taste, stirring 3 minutes. Add [email protected] versity where he received a Ph.D. in economics, in October 2020 Young low-risk adults should work normally rather than from curry powder and continue stir- (c) 2020 Donna Erickson made some interesting points about the COVID-19 situation: home. Restaurants and other businesses should be open. Arts, ring until onion and celery are Distributed by King Features Synd. 1. The actual fatality rate is about 0.2 percent, not the 3 per- music, sports and other cultural activities should resume. cent stated by the World Health Organization in March. The ma- 9. Herd immunity is not a strategy–it is a biological fact jority of people who are infected by COVID have very mild that applies to most infectious diseases. Our strategy is not to let symptoms or no symptoms at all. people die, but to protect the vulnerable. We know who is vul- 2. It is not equally dangerous for everybody. For young nerable and not vulnerable. Over 43,000 medical and public Corrections children the disease is less dangerous that the seasonal flu. The health scientists have endorsed this approach, called the Great COVID fatality rate worldwide for people over 70 is about 4 per- Barrington Declaration. cent. 10. We should not be afraid. We should respond to the 3. The widespread lockdowns that have been adopted in re- COVID virus rationally: protect the vulnerable, treat the people At The Herald-Advocate, we want accuracy to be a sponse to COVID are unprecedented, having never been tried as who get infected compassionately, develop a vaccine. While given, not just our goal. If you believe we have printed a method of disease control. The United Nations has estimated doing these things we should bring back the civilization that we an error in fact, please call to report it. We will review the 130 million additional people will starve this year worldwide as had so that the cure does not end up being worse than the disease. information, and if we find it needs correction or clarifi- a result of the economic damage resulting from the lockdowns. –––––– cation, we will do so here. 4. Another result of lockdowns is that many people stopped We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New To make a report, call Editor Michael Kelly at 773- bringing their children in for immunizations against diseases like Year! 3255. December 24, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A3 IDA Replacing Roof Of Acquired Building By MICHAEL KELLY Executive director Bill vested into the building to- Of The Herald-Advocate Lambert said he considered wards growing the business The Hardee County Indus- Jack See Construction the with the hopes of creating an trial Development Authority “best bid in my view” and rec- additional three to five jobs. (IDA) awarded a bid to a local ommended the board award the The software development contractor to replace the roof of job to him and add the cost of company was started in 2007 a downtown building it re- the insulation board to the bid by Stephens and Matthew cently purchased. price. Thompson and does work for The 2,781-square foot build- Greg Witt, who is the proj- various electric utility compa- ing located at 126 W. Main ect manager with Halfacre nies, the U.S. military and is Street was recently purchased Construction that provides now beginning to expand into from Utilitech Inc. for project management for all online learning projects and de- $110,000. IDA projects, said in an email veloping software for 4-H pro- Utilitech Inc. purchased the to Lambert that additional grams in 22 states. property from Tina Jacobs for work will also need to be done Stephens said the deal helps the same price in June and will once the existing roof is re- Utilitech and also will build up COURTESY PHOTO lease the building back from moved. Main Street and downtown AdventHealth team members and local dignitaries cut the ribbon on the new the IDA after it is renovated. After walking the roof he Wauchula. Prompt Care walk-in clinic located in Wauchula. Pictured (from l) are Donald Gel- In September the IDA bud- said some of the deck and He said the company is try- dart, MD; Darian Jones, APRN; Jessica Carlson, executive director of Hardee geted up to $70,000 for reno- rafters are rotten and will need ing to grow in a controlled County Chamber of Commerce; Nancy Christensen, vice president of AdventHealth vations. to be replaced and those costs manner with the hopes of cre- Medical Group; Denise Grimsley, vice president and administrator of AdventHealth Jack See Construction was are not included in the propos- ating 10 additional jobs over Wauchula; Maria Desantiago, practice manager; Penny Herman, regional practice awarded the job after three bids als. the next few years. manager; Tricia Riffle, director of operations; and John Ashley, APRN. were received. He also said an existing air Utilitech also gives Hardee His bid of $20,800 was the conditioning unit on the roof County students an opportunity lowest bid but did not include will need to be removed before to work with computers or AdventHealth Medical Group Opens adding insulation board under the new roof can be applied. learn how to write code with- the liquid applied coating roof, During the September IDA out having to move away, he Prompt Care Location in Wauchula which was valued at $5,000. meeting Brent Stephens, a said. Richardson-Stinton Roof- principal with Utilitech, said By ASHLEY JEFFERY care needs of the community are also open on holidays, and ing’s bid of $24,500 included leasing the building from the Michael Kelly is publisher Special To The Herald-Advocate and provide excellent care walk-ins are welcomed. the insulation board and IDA will help him grow the of The Herald-Advocate and AdventHealth recently cut close to home when you need Board-certified providers Crowther Roofing’s bid which business. can be reached at the ribbon on a third Prompt us most,” said Nancy Chris- John Ashley, APRN, and Dar- also included insulation board Stephens said the company publisher@theheraldadvo- Care location, AdventHealth tensen, vice president of Ad- ian Jones, APRN, are welcom- was $35,200. will reallocate the funds in- cate.com. Medical Group Prompt Care at ventHealth Medical Group. ing new patients at Wauchula. The office utilizes enhanced AdventHealth Medical Group AdventHealth Medical safety measures and protocols Prompt Care at Wauchula and Group Prompt Care at to ensure better protection of most major insurances are ac- Wauchula provides health care patients. The measures include cepted. for patients ages five and up. universal mask use, tempera- Call 863-767-8333 to To Your Good Health Prompt Care is also a lower- ture screening, social distanc- schedule an appointment for cost alternative to the ER or ing, visitor restrictions and the Wauchula location, or just By Keith Roach, M.D. other locations. keeping COVID-19 sympto- walk in at 524 Carlton Street, The newest location is open matic patients separated from Wauchula. seven days a week with ex- other patients. DEAR DR. ROACH: I with "freezing" of gait. they don't have a major effect on tended early morning and Prompt Care locations are Ashley Jeffery is Corporate have Parkinson's disease, and *** overall prognosis, which is evening hours and provides open Monday through Thurs- Communications Manager for balance is an issue. I have DEAR DR. ROACH: You where I think you and your hus- rapid COVID-19 testing. day from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri- AdventHealth West Florida been using a cane on the right put my life into disarray as I band may be looking. Specifi- "The addition of this day from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Division and can be reached at side, my weak leg side. I have read your column on the risk cally, triple-negative tumors Prompt Care location will help Saturday - Sunday from 9 a.m. Ashley.Jeffery@Ad- seen videos that say a cane of recurrence with respect to (ER negative, PR negative, us serve the growing health – 3 p.m. Prompt Care locations ventHealth.com. should be used on a person's breast cancer! I promptly HER-2 negative) have a worse uninjured side. I tilt to the grabbed my retired patholo- overall prognosis, but survivors right and catch my balance gist husband, and he was have a low risk of recurrence if without cane support in most floored also. He accessed re- they get through the first five cases. Which side do you sug- spected medical sites online, years. gest I use for better and faster and we cannot find any stat- I am putting some of the orig- IDA Funding Pioneer movement? ing that "women with estro- inal research onto my page at If You —J.C.A. gen receptor positive, facebook.com/keithroachmd1. Park Days Marketing ANSWER: A cane is nor- progesterone receptor positive I must note that there are and HER2 negative tumors more sophisticated genetic mally used on the "good" side, See By MICHAEL KELLY admissions over the three days. the side opposite of the one that are more likely to experience markers that can help predict re- Of The Herald-Advocate She said this year Pioneer recurrence." What research currence. My column lacks Something needs support. However, I refer The Hardee County Indus- Park days will move back to a are you looking at? space to go into those, but your every patient with a cane to a trial Development Authority Thursday through Sunday I was told by my breast sur- oncologist can speak to you physical or occupational thera- (IDA) agreed last week to pro- schedule so she hopes atten- geon, oncologist and radiolo- about them. Say pist, since the cane should be vide $22,500 to Visit Hardee dance figures will be even gist that I am in the best I am sorry your life is in dis- the proper type, the proper for marketing expenses related higher this spring. possible position with breast array. I don't mean to increase Something height and used in the correct to Pioneer Park Days, which The budget presented to the cancer. If this is an actual your anxiety. Perhaps it would hand. Also, people need to be Report are scheduled to be held March board includes $1,200 for error, you'll have a whole na- help if I noted that according to instructed on how to use it prop- 4-7. graphic design, $1,500 for tion of readers and breast one of the studies I am posting, Suspicious Activity erly. Up to 70% of people with Visit Hardee President printed media advertising, cancer survivors in an anxious recurrence rate in the 20 years canes don't use them properly, Caitlin Smith said last year the $3,000 for radio advertising, state and the phones of after diagnosis is only 1.4% per 1 (855) Fla Safe and as such won't get the help group was awarded $20,000 $5,000 for printed promotional providers ringing off the year for ER+ women with no they could be getting. Almost 1(855)3527233 by the IDA to market the event material, $1,800 for a digital hook! Please tell me that this lymph nodes positive for cancer. half of people will abandon and grew admission by 8 per- billboard rental and $10,000 was a misprint. Dr. Roach regrets that he is un- them. A skilled therapist can cent to more than 11,000 paid for online/social media adver- —T.W. able to answer individual ques- help you get the most benefit tising. ANSWER: It is not a mis- tions, but will incorporate them from the cane. The board unanimously print. in the column whenever possi- I have read that canes with agreed to fund the request as The issue is that risk factors ble. Readers may email ques- built-in laser lights can be par- presented. ticularly helpful for people with for late recurrences are different tions to ToYourGoodHealth@ from overall prognostic find- med.cornell.edu. Parkinson's. This might be Michael Kelly is publisher ings. Because fortunately late (c) 2020 North America Synd., Inc. 10 HOURS A MONTH! something to look into as well. of The Herald-Advocate and recurrences are relatively rare, All Rights Reserved These are valuable for people That’s all it takes to speak up for a child. can be reached at Volunteer to be a Guardian Ad Litem. publisher@theheraldadvo- 773-2505 cate.com. (If office unattended, please leave message.) of eds Hop Se e Guido Evangelistic Association Metter, Ga. And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. We Are Closing At Noon That night there were shep- herds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. For The Holidays On Suddenly, an angel of the Lord ap- peared among them, and the radi- Thursday, December 24 ance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were ter- and rified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. Thursday, December 31 “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in We Will Be Closed Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by Christmas Day this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” and Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the New Year’s Day armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to The Herald-Advocate those with whom God is pleased.” When the angels had returned Serving The Peace River Valley to heaven, the shepherds said to Peace River Growers each other, “Let’s go to Bethle- hem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has Wholesale Nursery told us about.” They hurried to the village and Donnis & Kathy Barber found Mary and Joseph. And Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 there was the baby, lying in the P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL manger. 12:17-24dh 6:25tfc Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org A4 The Herald-Advocate, December 24, 2020 Letter To The Editor Roundup Government Should Not Take Care Of The Needy Round Up To Balloon Festival Hardee County New Mom Group Dear Editor: freedom and self-respect’s Aid Help Center Set For Jan. 16 Special Meets In Sebring The Lord should take care sake. I don’t think it has any- of the needy. Not the govern- thing to do with color or na- The Hardee Help Center The inaugural Peace Needs Meetings AdventHealth offers a ment. It has given money and tionality. All unhealthy has partner with the River Balloon Glow will be Hardee County Special support group for women food to those who wouldn’t be governments do this to every Wauchula Walmart to raise Saturday, Jan. 16, at Needs has resumed meet- who are pregnant or have needy if we went back to the poor, needy person until their funds this holiday season. Hardee Lakes Park. ings. The support groups is young children, which 1960’s beliefs that belonged to offspring become poor, lazy Patrons can ask for their Admission is $20 per ve- for parents and family meets at Sebring’s Ad- all sexes, colors and faiths. and greedy. bills to be rounded up to hicle. The event will begin members of children with ventHealth Wellness Cen- People were not perfect, but Getting without earning the nearest dollar. That at 2 p.m. with food and craft special needs. Meetings ter, 4005 Sun ‘N Lake Blvd. all knew that whoever they makes someone respectless for change will then be pre- vendors and demonstra- are held at 207 N 7th Av- Meetings are moderated by were married to and whoever their fellow man. If they can sented to the Hardee Help tions from various local enue in Wauchula. Doors a board-certified lactation they produced they were re- take someone who’s middle- Center. If the clerk does not agencies. A car show is will open 30 minutes prior consultant. sponsible for. Then the gov- class and turn them into a poor ask if you want to round up also planned. The balloon to start time. The meetings are held ernment comes along and needy person, they will do it to the nearest dollar, pa- glow, choreographed to All meetings will adhere every-other Tuesday from says, ok, if you commit forni- just to have control over them. trons are asked to courte- music, is slated for just after to social distancing guide- 10 to 11 a.m. If you’re inter- cation we will help you. Re- It started happening in the ously ask for it to be sunset. lines. Additionally, the ested in attending, call ally? 1960’s, when many people rounded up to benefit the The event is sponsored spaces will be wiped down (863) 402-3405 to confirm Anybody with a backbone from all ethnic backgrounds Help Center. by the Wauchula Lions and sanitized both before the meeting dates and reg- or moral fiber would have were part of the new middle Club. The event is depend- and after the meetings. ister for the group. said, no. God would have class and it continues to this Christmas Eve ent on weather conditions blessed them for standing up day. They plunder the poor in- and was rescheduled from Elder Service Service At Oak October as a tropical sys- CareerSource for the healthiest lifestyle for stead of giving them the real Seeks Volunteers children whether they believe tools that it takes to rise up and Grove Baptist tem brought heavy rains Open and wind to the region. in God or not. out of the pit that they are in. Oak Grove Baptist By Appointment Volunteers are needed They are handing out non- We’ve all been through in- Church, 4350 West Main for the Florida Ombudsmen sustainable funds with other credible injustices in our lives. Chamber Vintage All CareerSource Heart- Program, a free govern- Street, Wauchula, will hold land offices are open by ap- people’s money but they Honestly, some people deal a Christmas Eve candlelight Glam Gala ment program under the haven’t given the average per- with it better than others. Most pointment. Please call the Department of Elder Affairs. service of lessons and car- career center to schedule son any type of moral standing recognize that bad things have ols at 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Postponed Volunteers will visit resi- or emotional guideline to sur- always happened and if you services. dents living in extended worship will be led by the The Hardee County Cham- The Hardee County office vive financial and emotional look earnestly at the past, we Rev. Tim Davis along with ber of Commerce’s Vintage care facilities to help ensure disaster, which will happen live in a golden era that will is located at 324 N 6th Ave, they’re being treated with the church’s praise team Glam Gala has been post- Wauchula, and is available eventually when using other vanish quickly. and handbells. A devotion poned until early spring of dignity and respect. Volun- people’s funds. We should be trying to by calling 863-773-3474. teers also participate in will be given by the Rev. 2021. The event was previ- For information visit People walk around all day spread the peace we have Jim Davis. A candlelight ously scheduled for Jan. 30 council meetings, adminis- long going “what can I take,” around the world. Why don’t www.careersourceheart- trative assessments and closing of “Silent Night, at the Streamsong Resort. land.com. “what can I demand,” “what we? We love ourselves more Holy Night” is planned. The For information email direc- complaint resolution in fa- can I steal,” “what can I lust than others, especially people church will observe social [email protected] or visit cilities. after.” we have never met. We want distancing. Masks are en- www.hardeecc.com/gala. Masons Meet Training and certification The government doesn’t more, more, more. We hate couraged. No childcare will are provided. To volunteer 2nd, 4th Mondays or learn about the program, care about your emotional or more, more, more. Not be- be provided. For informa- Ambassador spiritual health. They will take cause people actually hate us, tion call 863-735-0321. Wauchula Lodge 17 search for “Florida Long- care of you as long as you do we are taught to hate our- Chamber meets on the second and Term Care Ombudsman what they say, you vote how selves. Chat Jan. 7 At fourth Monday of every Program” on Facebook or they tell you to vote and when The church has failed. It Food Distribution month beginning at 6:30 call 1 (888) 831-0404. they finally get what they hasn’t even pushed back Set For Dec. 31 Depot p.m. for dinner with the want, you will be thrown against the government taking Chamber Ambassadors meeting to follow at 7:30 American Legion Feed My Sheep food p.m. away. over its job to take care of the pantry will hold a distribu- meet the First Thursday of Meets First Whoever supplies your fi- needy and to teach the popula- tion on Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. each month at 9 a.m. to nancial support owns you. tions how to take care of them- until noon at 204 W. Pal- have breakfast, discuss Take Stock In Monday Whoever is paying your way, selves. metto Street, Wauchula. No community events, and Children Seeks The Herger-Williams Post you owe big time. Obeying the The New Testament talks identification is required, brainstorm on how collec- No. 2 of the American Le- government or a person for fi- about the true needy, the true but those seeking food tively to make a difference Mentors gion meets the first Monday nancial gain only makes your widows, the true orphans. It should be a Hardee County in the business community. Want to share your life ex- of each month except July heart heavier and heavier and means that families are to take resident and meet USDA If you would like to join, periences and wisdom with and September at 6 p.m. at heavier and your soul thinner care of their needy, their wid- requirement. contact the Chamber office a high school student? Be- 117 W. Palmetto St., and thinner and thinner. ows, their orphans and if they Feed My Sheep is no by email at director@hard- come a volunteer mentor Wauchula. Contact is Mike When you work for some- don’t have the funds, the longer giving out produce eecc.com by phone at 863- for the Take Stock in Chil- Rouse (863) 781-0296. one, you can leave for another church should step up. Yet, we on Fridays as the program 773-6967. dren program. job if the circumstances have allowed the government has ended. Contact Danielle Ochoa change, but when you accept to take all that responsibility at 863-784-7343 to learn support for not working, you away from us. more. have no out that will not cost We will not receive the you dearly. blessing that God has prom- But the politicians say “let ised for those who take care of me give you this, let me give the needy, the widows and the you that; it doesn’t matter how orphans. We will not receive Trivia Test It pays to advertise you treat each other.” It the blessings for raising people By Fifi Rodriguez in your Hometown Newspaper doesn’t matter what kind of up who are good, caring and We Are Now school you go to. 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Sheriff Arnold Lanier, Thank you for your service to Hardee County residents and others. Enjoy your retirement! Stay close to your family and friends!

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12:24p A6N TheW Herald-Advocate,ES December N 24,a 2020mes Cool Cats, PAWS Winners

COURTESY PHOTOS North Wauchula Elementary School has named the kindergarten winners of the Cool North Wauchula Elementary School has named the first grade winners of the Cool Cat and PAW Awards for the second nine weeks. Pictured are: (back row, from l) Cat and PAW Awards for the second nine weeks. Pictured are: (back row, from l) Izak Ruiz, Levi Brady Lambert, Ezekiel Tamayo, and Andrew Santoyo; (middle row, Oralia Sambrano, Madi Grace Davis, Lasette Armstrong; (middle row, from l) Emah from l) Ayden Salazar, Camila Loza-Lucatero, Logan Goggans, and Yaretzi Gamboa; Douglas, Daniel Avalos, Avery Alonso, Aaron Villagran, and Alivia Gonzalez; and and (front row, from l) PAW award winners Alexa Alvarez-Perez, Ruby Reyes, and (front row, from l) PAW Award winners Amari Hooks, Camila Diaz, Wyatt Ellisor, and Makenna Mitchell. Not pictured: Dani Hernandez, Lucas Bridges (PAW Award), Gi- Emmanuel Barbosa. Not pictured: Eli Rodriguez (PAW Award), Belen Alvarez, Viviana ancarlo Lopez, Gracie Saunders, and Velicity Salazar. Bajando, Kevin Valiente-Hilario, and Valerie Leal (Cool Cat Award).

North Wauchula Elementary School has named the third grade winners of the Cool Cat and PAW Awards for the second nine weeks. Pictured are: (back row, from l) London Luckett, Hunter Strong, Tyson Burdeshaw, and Kevin Kight; (middle row, North Wauchula Elementary School has named the second grade winners of the from l) Juma Ahmad, Ariana Rivera, Skylar Thompson, and Adriyanna Avalos; and Cool Cat and PAW Awards for the second nine weeks. Pictured are: (back row, from (front row, from l) PAW Award winners Kynnsly Boyette, Josielyn Molina, Christian l) Roselia Barbosa, Pierre Bryan, Amalia Sanchez, and Madison Cervantes; (middle Godinez, and Ryder Hineline. Not pictured: Eli Valdez (PAW Award), Jenaro Gomez, row, from l) Ethan Tejeda, Peyton Maldonado, Riley Medrano, Gideon Dollar, and and Angela Herrada-Guerrero (Cool Cat Awards). Audrina Rivera; and (front row, from l) PAW Award winners Ronie Hernandez and Omar Bruno. Not pictured: Alex Borjas, Eli Samuels, Jose Mendoza (PAW Award), Lilliana Hernandez, Emaly Alderman, and Janessa Lopez (Cool Cat Award).

North Wauchula Elementary School has named the fifth grade winners of the Cool North Wauchula Elementary School has named the fourth grade winners of the Cool Cat and PAW Awards for the second nine weeks. Pictured are: (back row, from l) Cat and PAW Awards for the second nine weeks. Pictured are: (back row, from l) Kaylee Almaraz, Lazaro Monter-Ortiz, Majin Lopez, and Axhsli Lopez-Chavez; (sec- Jose Gomez, Brenda Lopez, Abrianna Mier, and Brayla Birge; (middle row, from l) ond row, from l) Iliana Santos,Emily Gutierrez-Rocio, and Isabella Parker; and (front Lovie Quintana, Jose Aguilar, Colt Guthrie, and Skylar Reschke; and (front row, from row, from l) PAW Award winners Kimberly Navarro-Tellez and Kivon Mike. Not pic- l) PAW Award winners Natalie Shumate, Bella Mei Pazzaglia, Elizandro Lopez- tured: Kayden Southall, Luke Torres (PAW Award), Gavin Carpenter, Jayda Alder- Chavez, and Sara Sosa. Not pictured: Isabella Romero (Cool Cat Award). man, Jade Sanchez-Leal, and Adrian Martinez (Cool Cat Award). Merry Christmas from The Herald-Advocate Serving The Peace River Valley December 24, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A7 Obituaries

bama football games. In Memory She was preceded in death by her parents; broth- ers, Joe Williams and Dan Williams; and sisters, Rena Vinson and Sylvia Crowl. She is survived by her five children, Christine (Joe) Medeiros, of Merced, Calif., Lee (Keara) Martinez, of Mobile, Ala., Rena (Mike) Gleason, of Mobile, Ala., Angel (Darrell) Whidden, of SHARON WATSON LEON MCLEOD ‘MAC’ Zolfo Springs, and Sylvia STANLEY A. MOORE TRACY LYNN ROSE KRESS LANIER (Matt Stadie) Reyna, of Stanley A. Moore, 96, a Tracy Lynn Rose, 63, died Sharon Watson Kress, 64, Leon McLeod "Mac" Wauchula; sister, Shirley longtime resident of Lakeland, Dec. 3, 2020, in Lakeland. He formerly of Fort Meade and Lanier, 91, died Dec. 4, 2020, (Dave) Williams, of Min- died Dec. 10, 2020. He was was born Dec. 23, 1956, in currently of Belleview, died at his home in Fort Meade. MARILYN nesota; brother, David (Mar- born Oct. 2, 1924, in Wa- Hudson, Mich., and moved to Dec. 8, 2020. He was born Dec. 28, 1928, CHRISTINE lene) Williams, of Canada; cousta, Mich., and moved to Fort Meade from Titusville in Born in Bartow, on May 10, and was a native and lifelong sister-in-law, Audrey Lakeland in 2004 after previ- 1972. 1956, to Hart and Nell Watson resident of Fort Meade, where WILLIAMS FORD Williams, of Brandon; aunt, ously being a winter visitor for He was a grocery store and of Fort Meade, she was he was a mechanic for over 40 Marilyn Christine Dorothy Humbke Gallant; more than 30 years. restaurant manager. He started brought up and baptized in the years with Mobil Chemical Williams Ford, 80, went to 20 grandchildren; 36 great- He dropped out of High his food service career in Fort First Baptist Church of Ft Co. and a member of First be with the Lord on Dec. 15, grandchildren; numerous School to join the U.S. Navy at Meade with Jack Henderson at Meade. She attend the Univer- Baptist Church of Fort Meade. 2020, in Sebring. She was nieces and nephews; and her the onset of World War II Smiling Jack's Grocery. He sity of South Florida, where He was preceded in death born on Feb. 22, 1940, in special fur-baby, Oscar. when he was 17 was a former member of Fort she studied Sociology. In the by parents, Lamb Lanier and Zolfo Springs, to the late A visitation of family and years old. After Meade Lions Club. most recent years of her career, Shellie McLeod Lanier; Broadus and Elsie Humbke friends was held on Friday, the war, he He was preceded in death she was employed with Mar- brother, Dewey Lanier; and Williams, and remained a Dec. 18, 2020, from 10-11 worked as an in- by father, Ronald M. Rose. ion County Schools as a para- sister, Sarah Russell. lifetime resident of Hardee a.m., at Bayside, 615 Rainey surance agent, and later drove He is survived by wife of 46 professional for kindergarten He is survived by sons, County. Blvd, Wauchula, FL 33873. commercial auto trucks. years, Millie Tucker Rose, of students and their teachers. Leon Lanier (Kathy), and Marilyn was of the Bap- Funeral services to follow He was preceded in death Fort Meade; son, Travis L. She is survived by sister, Steve Lanier (Tina), all of Fort tist faith and member of at the church at 11 a.m. with by parents, Andrew Orrin Rose, of Fort Meade; daughter, Virginia Dickinson Hancock Meade; Beverly Lanier and New Hope Baptist Church in the Rev. Willie Gilliard offi- Moore and Esther Rood Celina Bree Mashoke (Brian), (Charles), of Vero Beach; and Sue, of Brandon; grandchil- Wauchula. ciating. Burial will be at Moore; wife, Polly Moore; of Venice; mother, Mary Wor- aunt, Marilyn Henderson, of dren, Lee Hamilton, Eric Dur- Marilyn will be remem- New Hope Cemetery, brother, Francis F. Haley; sis- ley, of Fort Meade; step- Lakeland. rance, Justin Lanier, Daniel bered as a very loving Wauchula. ter, Suzanne Emmons; great- mother, Peggy Sue Rose, of She was preceded in death Lanier (Randi), and Stephanie mother, grandmother and Online condolences grandson, Malachi Chance. Ocala; and sister, Monica by her parents, Hart and Nell Laurent (George); and five friend who loved spending may be made at He is survived by five chil- Rose, of Fort Meade. Watson; grandparents, Ralph J. great-grandchildren. time with her children and pongerkaysgrady.com dren, Pete Squibb, Lorraine Memorial services were Henderson and Mamie Hen- Visitation was Dec. 9, with grandchildren. She had a Brogese, Patti Hennigan, Dec. 23 at the rear pavilion in derson and Thomas L. Watson memorial services following, great ability to tell a joke or Ponger-Kays-Grady Cheryl Moore, and Orin Patterson Park, Fort Meade. and Teddie S. Hart Watson; in the sanctuary of the First share a story with everyone. Funeral Home & Moore; eight grandchildren; Arrangements were by aunts, Betty Lou Elwell, Es- Baptist Church, , Fort Meade, Marilyn was a graduate of Cremation Services and 15 great-grandchildren. Hancock Funeral Home, Fort telle Langford, Frances with Pastor Kenny Slay offici- Hardee High School, Class Wauchula Private family services will Meade. Richardson, and Artie Goff; ating. of 1958. Her biggest accom- be held at a later date. and uncles, John Elwell, Jack In lieu of flowers, those plishment after high school Arrangements were by Henderson, Seth Richardson, wishing may make donations was obtaining her license as Hancock Funeral Home, Fort J. B. Goff. to: Johns Hopkins All Chil- a Registered Nurse as a sin- Meade. gle mother and raising five LUIS ALEMAN A small private graveside dren's Hospital, 501 6th Ave., MORALES service will be held at a future South, St. Petersburg, FL children. She loved to travel, JACQUES LORRISSON Luis Aleman Morales, 66, date. 33701, Alane Academy, 316 especially to Canada to visit Jacques Lorrisson, 69, of of Wauchula, died Dec. 10, Memorial donations can be Terrell Rd., Wauchula, FL family and watching Ala- Wauchula, died Nov. 21, 2020. 2020. made to The Florida Baptist 33873 or Good Shepherd Hos- He was born on Sept. 18, He was born on Aug. 25, Children’s Home/ One More pice, 105 Arneson Ave., 1951. 1954, in El Salitre, Guerrero, Child – P.O. Box 8190 Lake- Auburndale, FL 33823. Arrangements were by Mexico. land, FL 33802; Tampa Light- Arrangements were by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funerals A visitation was held at house for the Blind – 206 Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Bible Trivia and Cremations. Ponger-Kays-Grady on Dec. Avenue D N.W., Winter Have, Meade. By Wilson Casey 19. A funeral service followed FL 33881; or the American with Father Juan Lorenzo offi- Diabetes Association – ciating. Burial followed at Florida, 2301 Maitland Center 1. The main Christmas 4. Where was the young THERE IS HELP! story is paraphrased from what child when the Magi came to Spouse Abuse Wauchula City Cemetery in Pkwy, Suite 126, Maitland, FL Wauchula. 32765. How Low Will two New Testament books? visit Him to present gifts? Crisis Line Mark/John, Acts/Romans, Manger, Under the stars, 1 (800) 500-1119 Arrangements were by Arrangements were by Ponger-Kays-Grady. Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Some People Go? Matthew/Luke, Jude/Revela- House, Temple Meade. tion 5. By what method did the 2. From Luke 2:34, who shepherds learn of Christ's Report Exploitation prophesied to Mary that this birth? New star, Angel appear- Christ child is set for the fall ance, Walking stranger, Don- OBITUARY POLICY of the Elderly and rising again of many? Mel- key speaking SUICIDE IS NOT A chior, Simeon, Cyrenius, Felix 6. How many times does The Herald-Advocate publishes obituaries free of CRY FOR ATTENTION 3. What bright phenomenon the word "Christmas" appear charge as a public service. A one-column photo of the 1 (800) 96 Abuse led the wise men (Magi) to the in the Bible (KJV)? Zero, 1, 2, deceased may be added for $15. Suicide Hotline young Jesus and Savior? 7 Forms showing the in- Whirlwind, Star, Rainbow, ANSWERS: 1) Matthew/ formation which may be included in a free obituary are 1 (800) 627 5906 1 (800) 962 2873 Rainfall of sparkling gold Luke; 2) Simeon; 3) Star; 4) available at local funeral homes or at our office. All obit- House; 5) Angel appearance; uaries, however, must be submitted by a funeral home. 6) Zero Paid obituaries may include additional information Comments? More Trivia? Gift and rememberances. ideas? Visit www.TriviaGuy. com Funeral homes can submit obituaries to obits@the (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. heraldadvocate.com. Loving the Neighbor You Hate When she was anchoring the face,” she wrote, “something the hospital. Peggy asked if she early morning news in Dallas else happened in me. I felt could visit her, and Kassie re- during the 1980s, Peggy lighter, freer, released from an sponded, “Yes, please come. Wehmeyer went to bed at 8:00 ugly burden…I glanced past You were her only friend.” p.m. because she had to get up her shoulder into her cluttered When Peggy arrived, Kassie at 2:30 a.m. But one thing living room where a toddler sat revealed that Laura had at- stood between her and a good night’s sleep: her neighbor’s dog barking loudly outside every evening. Peggy’s hatred for the canine and its owner grew so bad that she and her husband filed a noise com- plaint with the city, which led to bad blood with her neighbor. The case was scheduled to go coloring. My rage inexplicably tempted suicide due to her de- to court on December 24th. gave way to compassion.” pression. Laura was When Peggy’s in-laws ar- That compassion grew a few unconscious, but Peggy told rived for a visit a few days be- weeks later when Laura ran out her, “You’re not alone. I love fore Christmas, she asked their of grocery money for herself you. God loves you.” Peggy opinion. Writing in the Wash- and her daughter, Kassie. She then read Laura some Bible ington Post, she recalled her fa- asked Peggy if she could bor- verses. ther-in-law saying, “If you’re row a few dollars to tide them Peggy recalled, “As she going to be a follower of Jesus, over. Peggy lent Laura $20— died, Laura handed me a bitter- you’ll love your enemy, not sue and received it back a few days sweet gift. Years before we her.” Her father-in-law, a for- later. More importantly, the met, my mother, who also bat- mer prisoner of war in Japan, two women began talking tled depression, had taken her had forgiven his captors, so she more frequently—and the dog life in the same way...I couldn’t took his words seriously. even stopped barking! “I came get to her in time to say good- Peggy reluctantly knocked on to know Laura as a bright and bye. I never got to stroke my her neighbor’s door. The kind woman with a warm mother’s hair or remind her woman, who Peggy dubs smile,” wrote Peggy. “I learned that she was loved. Now, a “Laura,” answered and resent- that she had been deeply woman I once called my fully asked, “What do you wounded and that she strug- enemy was freeing me from want?” Peggy responded, “I’m gled with mental illness, much that long-held regret and sor- sorry I’ve ramped up this con- like my own mother. She told row.” flict by taking you to court on me she had one friend, and it Laura died that night, but Our Family To Yours Christmas Eve. I don’t want to was me.” Peggy learned a lesson about fight anymore. If there’s any- Peggy and Laura remained reversing “the tide of hatred thing I can do to be a better neighbors for seven years, until and revenge that is tearing this neighbor, I hope you’ll let me they moved to different parts of country apart. Maybe it will know.” town and lost touch. But in have to start with us, walking Initially, Peggy felt humili- 2019, Peggy received a mes- across the driveways that di- ated. “But as I watched the sur- sage from Kassie notifying her vide us and knocking on a 12:24c prise register on my neighbor’s that Laura was near death in door.” A8 The Herald-Advocate, December 24, 2020 Crime Blotter Notices

Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated the fol- ficer without violence, failure to appear, and two counts of vio- ______lowing incidents and made the following arrests during the lation of probation and was held without bond. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF tance of 469 feet, 3 inches; past week. All suspects or defendants are presumed innocent Dec. 17, a battery was reported at 11:09 p.m. in the 1000 THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT thence run South a dis- of the charges against them. block of Lockmiller Road. IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, tance of 469 feet, 3 inches; FLORIDA thence run East a distance CIVIL ACTION of 469 feet, 3 inches; HARDEE COUNTY Dec. 18, Bobbie Jo Redfearn, 47, of Wauchula, was booked thence run North a dis- Dec. 14, Alma Rodriguez-Serrano, 36, was booked into the into the county jail at 1:44 p.m. by Det. Simandl on a charge of CASE NO. 25 2020 CA 000325 tance of 469 feet, 3 inches county jail at 12:40 a.m. by Dep. Gilliard on a charge of driving failure to appear and held in lieu of $2,000 bond. to Point of Beginning, all with an expired license and released at 3:11 a.m. after posting Dec. 18, a burglary of a residence was reported at 7:01 p.m. FIRST AG INVESTMENTS, lying and being in Section $500 bond. in the 1100 block of Blue Jay Road. L.L.C., an Oklahoma limited 24, Township 34 South, liability company, Range 25 East Dec. 14, Ciarra Gough, 22, of Wauchula, was booked into Dec. 18, a burglary of a residence was reported at 11:10 p.m. Plaintiff, the county jail at 1:23 p.m. by Dep. Haywood on charges of bat- in the 1000 block of Mockingbird Road. And tery on a person 65 or older and battery and was released on her vs. own recognizance on Dec. 15 at 11:05 a.m. Dec. 19, dangerous shooting was reported at 1:46 a.m. in North 1/2 Northeast 1/4 Dec. 14, Michael James Ramirez, 48, of Wauchula, was the 600 block of Cross Creek Lane. JACK R. GREEN; Southwest 1/4 Southeast booked into the county jail at 5:15 p.m. by Dep. Tyler on charges Dec. 19, a battery was reported at 7:22 a.m. in the 400 block BEVERLY A. GREEN; and 1/4 Section 24, Township JACK GREEN FARMS, INC., a 34 South, Range 25 East of petit theft, passing a counterfeited bank bill, and battery, and of State Road 64 East. Florida corporation, was held without bond. Dec. 19, a battery was reported at 2:06 p.m. in the 1000 ______/Defendants. And Dec. 14, a theft was reported at 9:58 a.m. in the 200 block block of Whooping Crane Lane. of Third Street East. Dec. 19, a burglary of a residence was reported at 10:12 p.m. NOTICE OF SALE West 1/2 Northwest 1/4 Dec. 14, cruelty to an animal was reported at 4:17 p.m. in in the 1800 block of U.S. 17 South. Southeast 1/4 Section 24, the 600 block of Cypress Street. Notice is hereby given that the Township 34 South, Range Dec. 20, Linda Michelle Gomez-Hernandez, 45, of Arcadia, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 25 East less road right of Hardee County, Florida, will, on way. All lying and being in Dec. 15, Dequan Rashaud Richardson, 26, of Arcaida, was was booked into the county jail at 12:27 a.m. by Dep. Helms on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Hardee County, Florida. booked into the county jail at 11:19 p.m. by Sgt. Souther on a charge of DUI and held in lieu of $500 bond. 11:00 AM, at 417 West Main St. charges of possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, pos- Dec. 20, a fight was reported at 10:34 a.m. in the 100 block Second Floor Hallway outside of Dated this 8 day of Dec., 2020. session of weapon or ammo by a convicted felon, and flee/elude of Carlton Street. Room 202, Wauchula, FL 33873, police and was released on Dec. 16 at 11:11 a.m. after posting Dec. 20, dangerous shooting was reported at 9:57 p.m. in offer for sale and sell to the Robert W. Hendrickson, III For the Court, $6,500 bond. the area of State Road 64 and Lawndale. highest and best bidder for cash, the property described in Florida Bar Number: 279854 Dec. 15, a burglary of a business was reported at 12:26 a.m. Exhibit A attached hereto in the 4600 block of State Road 62. WAUCHULA POLICE pursuant to the Uniform Final Plaintiff’s attorney: Dec. 15, a battery was reported at 1:46 p.m. at Hardee Cor- Dec. 14, counterfeiting was reported at 10:13 a.m. in the Judgment of Mortgage Robert W. Hendrickson, III,Esq. rectional Institute. 400 block of North 6th Avenue. Foreclosure entered on Greene Hamrick Quinlan & Dec. 15, a shoplifter was reported at 2:51 p.m. in the 1300 Dec. 14, criminal mischief was reported at 8:42 p.m. in the November 25, 2020, in a case Schermer, P.A. 601 12th Street West block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 700 block of La Playa Drive. pending in said Court, the style of which is First AG Investments, Bradenton, FL 34205-7414 Dec. 15, a stabbing was reported at 5:17 p.m. at Hardee Cor- L.L.C. vs. Jack R. Green, et al, Phone: 941-747-1871; rectional Institute. Dec. 15, a battery was reported at 2:12 a.m. in the 700 block and the case number of which is Fax: 941-748-8708 of South 5th Avenue. 2020 CA 000325. [email protected]; Dec. 16, Herman Thompson, 43, of Wauchula, was booked Dec. 15, a battery was reported at 9:21 p.m. in the 700 block Any person claiming an [email protected] into the county jail at 6:20 a.m. by Sgt. Adler on charges of bat- of La Playa Drive. interest in the surplus from the If you are a person with a tery, burglary, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and vi- sale, if any, other than the property owner as of the date of disability who needs any olation of probation, and was held without bond. Dec. 16, Tomas Mateo Sebastian, 29, of Plant City, was the Lis Pendens, must file a accommodation in order to Dec. 16, Norberto Gonzalez, 21, of Wauchula, was booked booked into the county jail at 12:12 p.m. by Ofc. Raglin on a claim within 60 days after the participate in this proceeding into the county jail at 1:13 p.m. by Dep. Alvarez on a charge of charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license and was sale. you are entitled, at no cost to felony battery and held in lieu of $2,500 bond. released at 2:17 p.m. after posting $250 bond. you, to the provision of certain Dec. 16, Andrew Michael Rupert, 33, of Wauchula, was Dec. 16, a battery was reported at 11:18 p.m. in the 1000 East 1/2 Northwest 1/4 assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court booked into the county jail at 2:31 p.m. by the Drug Task Force block of Downing Circle. Southeast 1/4 Section 24, Township 34 South, Range Administrator. 255 N. Broadway on two counts of violation of probation and held without bond. 25 East, Less 5 acres in Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, Dec. 16, Chevee Leigh Cole, 29, of Bowling Green, was Dec. 17, Benjamin Lazo, 30, of Wauchula, was booked into the Northeast corner being (863) 534-4686, at least 7 days booked into the county jail at 3:54 p.m. on two counts of viola- the county jail at 11:19 a.m. by Ofc. Raglin on a charge of rob- more particularly de- before your scheduled court tion of probation and held in lieu of $1,000 bond. bery and held in lieu of $5,000 bond. scribed as follows: Begin appearance, or immediately Dec. 16, Bethany Lorine Lazo-Rimes, 27, of Bowling Dec. 17, a burglary of a residence was reported at 8:39 a.m. at the Northeast corner of upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled Green, was booked into the county jail at 4:22 p.m. by Sgt. Adler in the 800 block of North 8th Avenue. the Northwest 1/4 South- east 1/4 Section 24, Town- appearance is less than 7 days; on a charge of violation of probation and held in lieu of $5,000 Dec. 17, a theft was reported at 3:11 p.m. in the 500 block ship 34 South, Range 25 if you are hearing or voice bond. of North Florida Avenue. East, and run West a dis- impaired, call 711. Dec. 16, a theft was reported at 6:36 a.m. in the 300 block ______12:17,24c of Griffin Road. Dec. 20, a stolen tag was reported at 1:43 p.m. in the 600 Dec. 16, a stolen tag was reported at 9:34 a.m. in the 300 block of Green Street. block of Hanchey Road. Dec. 16, a theft was reported at 9:54 a.m. in the 400 block BOWLING GREEN POLICE Publish Your Fictitious Name Notice of Sweet Gum Parkway. Dec. 14, a battery was reported at 7:18 p.m. in the 800 block With The Herald-Advocate Today! Dec. 16, a stolen tag was reported at 2:17 p.m. in the 400 of Pleasant Way. block of Goolsby Street. Not only do you meet the legal requirement for Dec. 15, a battery was reported at 2:26 a.m. in the 700 block publishing the notice, you’ll benefit from the Dec. 17, Duane Alan Thomas, 49, of Wauchula, was booked of South 5th Avenue. visibility in front of our readers. These are peo- into the county jail at 11:54 p.m. by Dep. Ventura on a charge of Dec. 15, criminal mischief was reported at 8:58 p.m. in the ple seeking to learn about businesses in the battery and held without bond. 800 block of Pleasant Way. community and willing to do business with Dec. 17, Jessica Prince Valdez, 36, of Wauchula, was your company. booked into the county jail at 7:09 a.m. by Dep. Alvarez on a Dec. 17, Bobby Ray Sharpe, 35, of Bowling Green, was charge of withholding support/non-support of children and held booked into the county jail at 9:08 p.m. by Ofc. Molitar on an Contact The Herald-Advocate without bond. out-of-county warrant and released at 9:47 p.m. on his own re- for more informationat 863-773-3255. Dec. 17, Jacob Roy Naranjo, 26, of Zolfo Springs, was cognizance. booked into the county jail at 9:28 a.m. by the Drug Task Force Dec. 17, a burglary of a residence was reported at 2:46 p.m. on charges of sale of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a specified in the 600 block of Avon Street. area, sale of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a specified area, pos- Dec. 17, criminal mischief was reported at 7:12 p.m. in the session of a controlled substance without a prescription, criminal 800 block of Pleasant Way. NOTICE OF APPLICATION use of a 2-way communication device, criminal use of a 2-way communication device, possession of over 20 grams of mari- Dec. 19, criminal mischief was reported at 6:13 p.m. in the FOR TAX DEED juana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of drug para- 800 block of Pleasant Way. phernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of Dec. 19, criminal mischief was reported at 6:40 p.m. in the WARNING marijuana with intent to sell, and held in lieu of $17,500 bond. 800 block of Pleasant Way. THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY Dec. 17, Mario Saavedra, 19, of Zolfo Springs, was booked Dec. 19, criminal mischief was reported at 6:44 p.m. in the WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE into the county jail at 11 a.m. by the Drug Task Force on charges 800 block of Pleasant Way. LEGAL INTEREST. of sale of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a specified area, pos- Dec. 19, criminal mischief was reported at 6:49 p.m. in the session of marijuana with intent to sell, and possession of drug 800 block of Pleasant Way. The property will be sold at a public auction on the paraphernalia, and held in lieu of $6,500 bond. Dec. 19, criminal mischief was reported at 6:59 p.m. in the 6th day of January, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., unless the Dec. 17, Gregory Ibarra, 33, of Wauchula, was booked into 800 block of Pleasant Way. back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- the county jail at 11:40 a.m. by Dep. Alvarez on resisting an of- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, NOTICE OF SUBMITTED APPLICATION Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received an application for a The holder of the following tax certificate has filed modification of Water Use Permit Number 20011400.029 from Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, 13830 Circa Crossing Drive, the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- Lithia, Florida 33547 to withdraw water from wells and/or surface waters. Application received: December 18, 2020. tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- Predominant use type(s): Industrial/Commercial, Mining-Dewatering. Currently Approved Quantity: Annual Average tion of the property, and the names in which it was and Peak Month of 69,600,000 and 87,000,000 gallons per day, respectively. Mosaic is requesting the following: assessed are:

Adjustment of the individual well quantity for DID5/KFD-P1. No additional quantities being requested CERTIFICATE NO.: 477 for this facility. YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2018 DIDs for installation of 3 emergency standby wells at Green Bay Facility. No additional quantities being NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: I G Frazier requested for the facility. Description of Property: Location: Sections 8 and 16-27 of Township 33 South, Range 26 East, Sections 26-28 and 32-36 of Township 29 Parcel ID Number: 04-34-25-0350-00011-0005 South, Range 22 East, Sections 26-29 and 31-35 of Township 29 South, Range 24 East, Sections 1-4, 9, 11, 12, and 24-36 of Township 30 South, Range 22 East, Sections 7-11, and 14-36 of Township 30 South, Range 23 East, BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 3 RUN Sections 1-17 and 20-35 of Township 30 South, Range 24 East, Section 30 of Township 30 South, Range 25 East, E 112.50 FT THEN S 22.50 FT Sections 25-28 and 33-36 of Township 31 South, Range 21 East, Sections 1-3, 9-14, 21-28, and 31-36 of Township THEN W 112.50 FT N 22.50 FT 31 South, Range 22 East, Sections 1-30, 35 and 36 of Township 31 South, Range 23 East, Sections 4-10, 15-22, TO POB BLK 11 PACKERS ADD 27-34, and 36 of Township 31 South, Range 24 East, Section 31 of Township 31 South, Range 25 East, Sections 535P722 (WILL) 535P726 (DC) PRO-97 1-4, 9-16, 22-28, and 33-36 of Township 32 South, Range 21 East, Sections 1-36 of Township 32 South, Range 22 -097 (EDNA MAYE BLOODWORTH) East, Sections 1, 5, and 9-36 of Township 32 South, Range 23 East, Sections 1-36 of Township 32 South, Range 24 East, Sections 3, 7, and 9-36 of Township 32 South, Range 25 East, Sections 3, 4, 8-10, 14-22, and 27-34 of SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- Township 32 South, Range 26 East, Sections 1-4, 9-16, 23, 24 and 26 of Township 33 South, Range 21 East, STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Sections 1-4, 7, 9-16, 24 and 36 of Township 33 South, Range 22 East, Sections 2-23, and 29-32 of Township 33 South, Range 23 East, Sections 1-18 and 21-24 of Township 33 South, Range 24 East, Sections 1-19, 22-27, and All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. 34-36 of Township 33 South, Range 25 East, Sections 5-8, 18, 19, and 30 of Township 33 South and Range 26 East, Sections 1,2 11-14, 19-31, 33 and 34 of Township 34 South, Range 22 East, Sections 4-20, 22-31, 35 and Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed 36 of Township 34 South, Range 23 East, Sections 14-23, and 26-36 of Township 34 South, Range 24 East, Section according to law, the property described in the cer- 1 of Township 35 South, Range 21 E, Section 6 of Township 35 South, Range 22 East, Sections 1-3, 5, 8-17, tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- 20-24, and 26-30 of Township 35 South, Range 23 East, Sections 1-23, 27-29, and 34 of Township 35 South, der on January 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Range 24 East, Section 7 of Township 35 South, Range 25 East, Sections 25, 26, and 31-36 of Township 36 South, Range 22 East, Sections 19, and 30-33 of Township 36 South, Range 23 East, Sections 1-16, 21-29, and 32-34 of Township 37 South, Range 22 East, Sections 1, 2, 4-24, and 26-34 of Township 37 South, Range 23 East, Sections By: Alicia C. Albritton, Deputy Clerk 4-11 and 16-20 of Township 37 South, Range 24 East and Sections 4-6, 8, and 9 of Township 38 South, Range Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 23 East, in Polk, Hardee, Hillsborough, DeSoto and Manatee Counties. The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or through the Victoria L. Rogers “Application & Permit Search Tools” function on the District’s website at www.watermatters.org/permits/. Interested Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written objections and comments concerning the Comptroller application within 14 days from the date of this notice. The District does not discriminate based on disability. Tax Deed File: 252020TD026XXXX Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or Date: 11/25/2020 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103. Ad No.: 1 12:3-24c 12:24c December 24, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A9 Courthouse Report

COUNTY COURT 18 at 4 p.m. bation, previous probation re- lia, plea of no contest, adjudi- Simon Ramos, aggravated substance, and possession of The following marriage li- Leonardo Lopez Santiago, voked, $100 fee, new finan- cated guilty, sentenced to time battery on law enforcement of- methamphetamine, sentenced censes were filed in County no valid driver’s license, plea cials added to old financials. served for possession of drug ficer, resisting an officer with to 5 years of probation for sale Court. of no contest, adjudicated Ti Michael Trinh, posses- paraphernalia, sentenced to 50 violence, possession of of methamphetamine, sen- Matthew Dale Whatley, 42, guilty, $325 fine, $75 fee, due sion of drug paraphernalia and months in state prison for pos- methamphetamine, and posses- tenced to 120 days in the of Bartow and Lauren Maken- by Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. possession of synthetic session of methamphetamine, sion of drug paraphernalia, county jail for possession of zie Werner, 30, of Bartow. Victor Rodriguez, driving cannabinoids, plea of no con- $520 fine, $375 in fees, sen- plea of no contest to resisting drug paraphernalia, sentenced John Wesley Kelley, 39, of without a driver’s license, plea test, adjudicated guilt of pos- tence to run concurrent with officer with violence, plea of to 5 years of probation for Sebring and Candice Marie of no contest, adjudicated session of drug paraphernalia, other cases. no contest to the lesser charge own/lease/rent structure for Toothman, 42, of Bowling guilty, $325 fine, $75 fee, due adjudication withheld on pos- Michael Shawn Albritton, of aggravated assault on a law sale/trafficking/manufacture of Green. by Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. session of synthetic cannabi- possession of methampheta- enforcement officer, state to a controlled substance, sen- Claudia Rocha, no valid dri- noids, sentenced to time served mine and possession of drug drop possession of metham- tenced to 5 years of probation The following civil actions ver’s license, plea of no con- for possession of drug para- paraphernalia, plea of no con- phetamine and possession of for possession of methamphet- and small-claims cases were test, adjudication withheld, phernalia, sentenced to 2 years test, adjudicated guilty, sen- drug paraphernalia charges, ad- amine, credit for all time filed recently in County $325 fine, $75 fee, to establish of probation for possession of tenced to time served for judicated guilty of resisting an served, may early terminate Court. partial payment plan within 5 synthetic cannabinoids, $520 possession of drug parapherna- officer with violence and ag- after 3 years, $520 fine, $550 Staton Housing v. Sierra days of court. fine, $700 in fees, substance lia, sentenced to 50 months in gravated assault on a law en- in fees, drug offender proba- McDonald, complaint for evic- Rosalba Rodriguez Solis, no abuse evaluation and treat- state prison for sale of metham- forcement officer, sentenced to tion, substance abuse evalua- tion. valid driver’s license, plea of ment, standard probation with phetamine, $520 fine, $375 in 18 years in state prison with a tion and treatment, 10 p.m. – 6 Salvador Deloera v. Mari- no contest, adjudicated guilty, drug conditions. fees, sentence to run concur- 3 year mandatory minimum for a.m. curfew. bell Garza and Mark Regaldo, $325 fine, $75 fee. Xavier Alamia, possession rent with other cases. aggravated assault on a law en- Amanda Valdez, trespass in complaint for eviction. Cesar Ortiz Pacheco, no of synthetic cannabinoids and Ryan Tyler Raulerson, vio- forcement officer, sentenced to a structure/conveyance, crimi- L&L Properties of Central valid driver’s license, $325 possession of drug parapherna- lation of probation, original 5 years in state prison for re- nal mischief (above $200 Florida v. Herb Thomas, com- fine, $75 fee, due by Dec. 18 at lia, plea of no contest to pos- charge of possession of sisting officers with violence, under $1,000), possession of plaint for eviction. 4 p.m. session of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, admitted credit for time served, methamphetamine, and intro- LVNV Funding LLC v. Jorge Hernandez, expired state to drop possession of syn- violation, adjudicated guilty, $1,377.82 investigative cost, duction of contraband into Jamie Howell, small-claims DL more than 6 months, plea thetic cannabinoids charge, ad- probation restored and modi- $1,154.35 restitution, 15 years county facility, plea of no con- complaint seeking $2,075.75. of no contest, adjudication judicated guilty of possession fied to drug offender probation, to be served as a habitual test to trespass in a Wilmington Savings Fund withheld, $325 fine, $75 fee. of drug paraphernalia, sen- other conditions remain the felony offender. structure/conveyance, criminal Society v. Joshua C. Kelly, Karla Aragon, no valid dri- tenced to 12 months of proba- same, $100 fee. Simon Ramos, possession mischief (above $200 under small-claims complaint seek- ver’s license, plea of no con- tion, 30 hours of community Desmond Darren Mc- of a firearm by a convicted $1,000), and possession of ing $1.535.73. test, adjudication withheld, service, substance evaluation Connell, possession of syn- felon, fleeing or attempting to methamphetamine, state to LVNV Funding LLC v. John $325 fine, $175 in fees. and treatment, $430 fine, $150 thetic cannabinoids and elude, tamper with or fabricate drop introduction of contra- T. Barlow, small-claims com- fees. possession of drug parapherna- physical evidence, possession band into county facility plaint seeking $1,645.84. CIRCUIT COURT Xavier Alamia, possession lia, plea of no contest, adjudi- of methamphetamine, and pos- charge, adjudicated guilty of , The following civil actions of methamphetamine, posses- cated guilty, sentenced to time session of drug paraphernalia, trespass in a structure/con- The following civil actions were filed recently in the of- sion of synthetic cannabinoids, served for possession of drug plea of no contest to , posses- veyance, criminal mischief and small-claims cases were fice of the Circuit Court: possession of drug parapherna- paraphernalia, sentenced to sion of a firearm by a convicted (above $200 under $1,000), disposed of recently in There were no civil actions lia, driving while DL sus- 364 days in county jail for pos- felon, fleeing or attempting to possession of methampheta- County Court. filed recently in the office of pended/revoked/canceled, plea session of synthetic cannabi- elude, tamper with or fabricate mine, sentenced to 60 days in There were no cases dis- the Circuit Court. of no contest to possession of noids, credit for all time physical evidence, state to drop county jail for trespass in a posed of recently in County drug paraphernalia, and driving served, $520 fine, $700 in fees, possession of methampheta- structure/conveyance, sen- Court. The following civil actions while DL DL suspension for 6 months. mine, and possession of drug tenced to 364 days in county were disposed of recently in suspended/revoked/canceled, Desmond Darren Mc- paraphernalia charges, adjudi- jail for criminal mischief The following criminal Circuit Court: state to drop possession of Connell, violation of probation, cated guilty of possession of a (above $200 under $1,000), traffic and misdemeanor Eva Lou Sigala v. Angela methamphetamine and posses- original charge of possession firearm by a convicted felon, sentenced to 364 days in cases were disposed of re- Sigala, Satisfaction of Final sion of synthetic cannabinoids of methamphetamine, admitted fleeing or attempting to elude, county jail for possession of cently in County Court. Judgment of Delinquency. charges, adjudicated guilty of violation, adjudicated guilty, tamper with or fabricate phys- methamphetamine, $520 fine, Steven Scott Staton, driving possession of drug parapherna- probation revoked, sentenced ical evidence, sentenced to 5 $700 in fees, $450 in restitu- while DL suspended/revoked/ The following felony crim- lia and driving while DL sus- to 364 days in the county jail, years in state prison for each tion, credit for all time served, canceled, plea of no contest to inal cases were disposed of pended/ revoked/canceled, 6 month DL suspension, $100 count, sentences to run concur- sentences to run concurrent. the lesser charge of no valid recently in Circuit Court: sentenced to time served for fee, old financials reduced to rent and concurrent with other Kevin Earl Cochran, viola- DL, adjudicated guilty, $325 William Truitt Wells, pos- driving while DL lien. cases, DL suspension for 3 tion of probation, original fine, $200 in fees, to establish session of drug paraphernalia, suspended/revoked/ canceled, James Franklin Ryder, vio- years, $520 fine, $350 in fees. charge of grand theft over partial payment plan within 5 sale of methamphetamine, pos- sentenced to 12 months of pro- lation of probation, original Simon Ramos, burglary of a $20,000, state drops violation days of court. session of methamphetamine, bation for possession of drug charge of fleeing or attempting dwelling and grand theft of probation affidavit, to con- Ellis Esteban Hodges, driv- own/lease/rent structure for paraphernalia, $430 fine, $250 to elude, admitted violation, dwelling property $100 or tinue on supervision. ing while DL suspended/re- sale/trafficking/manufacture of in fees, substance abuse evalu- adjudicated guilty, probation more, plea of no contest, adju- voked/canceled, state to drop a controlled substance, open ation and treatment, standard revoked, sentenced to 364 days dicated guilty, sentenced to 18 The following deeds for charge, defendant has a valid plea to the court of no contest, probation with drug conditions, in county jail, credit for all time months in state prison for bur- real estate transaction of DL. to report to Department of Cor- to run consecutive with other served, $200 in fees, old finan- glary of a dwelling, sentenced $10,000 or more were filed Jason Lee Keller, unlawful rections for pre-sentence inves- cases. cials reduced to lien. to 5 months in state prison for recently in the Clerk of to destroy, harvest, transport, tigation. Michael Shawn Albritton, Albert Franqui, violation of grand theft dwelling property Courts Office: sell regulated plants on private William Truitt Wells, pos- sale of methamphetamine and probation, original charges of $100 or more, sentences to run Higher Development LLC, land without permission of session of drug paraphernalia, possession of drug parapherna- possession of methampheta- concurrent and concurrent with a Florida limited liability com- landowner or permit, dismissed sale of methamphetamine, pos- lia, plea of no contest, adjudi- mine with intent to sell and ac- other cases, $520 fine, $250 in pany, to Rodney A. Cannon by court. session of methamphetamine, cated guilty, sentenced to time tual/constructive possession of fees, $150 restitution. and Nancy Cannon, for Vincent Zamora, petit theft, own/lease/rent structure for served for possession of drug conveyance used for traffick- Simon Ramos, fleeing or at- $150,000. state to drop charge. sale/trafficking/manufacture of paraphernalia, sentenced to 50 ing/sale/manufacture of a con- tempting to elude, burglary of Charles A. Barton Jr. and Wade Walker Staton, no a controlled substance, open months in state prison for sale trolled substance, admitted a dwelling, grand theft Susan E. Barton, to Jonathan motor vehicle registration, plea to the court of no contest, of methamphetamine, $520 violation, adjudicated guilty, dwelling property $100 or Paul Sanborn and Jessica Sarah state to drop charge. to report to Department of Cor- fine, $375 in fees. probation restored and modi- more, driving while DL sus- Sanborn, for $269,000. Wade Walker Staton, no rections for pre-sentence inves- Michael Shawn Albritton, fied, must complete inpatient pended/revoked/cancelled, Rose Maria Abbot, to Sun- motor vehicle registration, tigation. possession of drug parapherna- treatment, probation extended plea of no contest, adjudicated burst Dream Homes LLC, a state to drop charge. Jennifer Aline Starr, posses- lia and sale of methampheta- one year and modified to in- guilty, sentenced to 5 years for Florida limited liability com- Jasmin Krisline Garza, con- sion of methamphetamine, mine, plea of no contest, clude drug offender conditions, fleeing or attempting to elude, pany, for $40,000. tributing to the delinquency or possession of marijuana less adjudicated guilty, sentenced to $100 fee. sentenced to 18 years in state Sterling Acquisition LLC, a dependency of a child, state to than 20 grams, possession of time served for possession of Albert Franqui, violation of prison for burglary of a Kentucky limited liability drop charge. synthetic cannabis, possession drug paraphernalia, sentenced probation, original charge of dwelling, sentenced to 5 years company, to Hardee FL Propco Adelin Gomez, reckless of drug paraphernalia, and re- to 50 months in state prison for sale of methamphetamine, ad- in state prison for grand theft LLC, a Delaware limited liabil- driving with property damage sisting arrest without violence, sale of methamphetamine, mitted violation, adjudicated dwelling property $100 or ity company, for $8,250,000. and no valid driver’s license, entered DPTI. $520 fine, $375 in fees, sen- guilty, probation restored and more, sentenced to time served R & T 2016 LLC, a Florida state to drop charges. Richard Luis Colon, viola- tence to run concurrent with modified, must complete inpa- for driving while DL sus- limited liability company, to Mario Sanchez Lopez, no tion of probation, possession of other cases. tient treatment, probation ex- pended/revoked/cancelled, Sunburst Dream Homes LLC, valid driver’s license, plea of drug paraphernalia, admitted Michael Shawn Albritton, tended one year and modified $520 fine, $250 in fees, 3 year a Florida limited liability com- no contest, adjudicated guilty, violation, adjudicated guilty, sale of methamphetamine and to include drug offender condi- DL suspension, sentences to pany, for $38,000. $325 fine, $75 fee, due by Dec. sentenced to 6 months of pro- possession of drug parapherna- tions, $250 in fees. run concurrent and concurrent Sandra D.A. Fulton, to Sun- to other cases. burst Dream Homes LLC, a Alfredo Junior Martinez, Florida limited liability com- sale of methamphetamine, pos- pany, for $18,000. session of drug paraphernalia, Vernon G. Benbow and own/lease/rent structure for Sheena N. Benbow, to Steve sale/trafficking/manufacture of Johnson, for $110,000. a controlled substance, posses- Robert C. Willette and Dar- sion of methamphetamine, plea lene J. Willette, to Robert A. of no contest, adjudicated Meeker and Marilyn J. Meeker, guilty of possession of drug for $135,000. paraphernalia, adjudication Melanie R. Beaven, to Car- withheld on sale of metham- ole Whittam, for $90,000. phetamine, own/lease/rent Homer O’Neal, to Nancy structure for sale/trafficking/ Ann Rodriguez and Willeboldo manufacture of a controlled Lazo, for $180,000.

It pays to advertise in your Hometown Newspaper We are saving this space just for YOU! Herald-AdvocateThe Serving The Peace River Valley 115 S. 7th Ave. Telephone: 773-3255 www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com A10 The Herald-Advocate, December 24, 2020 At Last, An Encouraging Milestone It was nine months ago, al- Bartow. dicted three months. most to the day, when I wrote In an abundance of caution, I That was nine months ago. Kitchen Diva my first column about the shortened the route to four Last week, after an unprece- By Angela Shelf Medearis world’s new pandemic — a stops: Bartow Christian Books dented medical research and term usually found only in and Gifts, the Polk County His- development initiative, the first Stress-Busting Foods pits removed, sliced crossword puzzles — and its tory Center, the Chamber of of several forms of immuniza- better able to cope. Low-Fat Cheese, Greek 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt impact on our lives. Commerce and CenterState tion was released for the public. A few years ago, Dr. Yogurt 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh “Ireland can wait” was the Bank. Others are on the way. Mehmet Oz asked me to create — The whey and pro- basil leaves caption of my column on Mary and I made what would It is an encouraging mile- a recipe containing foods that tein in milk products like March 18. Only a day or two be our last shopping trip to Pub- stone. help to naturally reduce stress cheese and yogurt help your before our scheduled departure lix (we have been using a deliv- What we have missed most, and to do a cooking demo on nerves stay healthy, stabilize 1. Heat oven to 375 F. Cut for a two-week tour of Ireland ery service ever since). beyond spending time with our "The Dr. Oz Show." I found your blood sugar, stops you the peppers in half lengthwise, sponsored by the FSU Alumni I gassed up my car, because children and grandchildren, is that the following ingredients from feeling those extreme slicing from the stem to the Assn., Mary and I decided to when you live in America’s being unable to attend the fu- have stress-reducing proper- highs and low when you eat bottoms, leaving the stems in- cancel. Hurricane Heartland, that’s nerals of friends and a wedding ties: sugar, and has been shown to tact. Remove the white pithy Red, Orange and Yellow We had consulted our three what you do when a crisis ap- of relatives. decrease anxiety and frustra- ribs near stem and down length Bell Peppers adult children (you know that proaches. I wasn’t sure I could But being retired gives us the — These peppers tion. When consumed over a of inside. Remove the ribs and you are old ... and fortunate ... contain vitamins A and C and period of time, the calcium in seeds, and discard. Place the when you have reached the folate, which help give you dairy also has been shown to peppers in a shallow 13 x 9- point in your life when you can more energy and repair cell calm muscles and help keep inch baking dish. Drizzle the do that) and all three said that damage caused by stress. When blood pressure in check. peppers with 1 tablespoon of Avocado while there was a degree of un- under prolonged stress, the — The monoun- the oil. Cover the dish with foil, certainty, they wouldn’t object body gets depleted of vitamin saturated fats and potassium in and bake the peppers 15 to 20 if we chose to take the risk. C, an antioxidant that fights the avocados help lower blood minutes, until they start to Our age put us in a high risk free radicals that get released pressure. Avocados have more soften. category, and flying on three when you're stressed. These potassium than bananas. Mo- 2. Meanwhile, heat the re- airplanes and passing through drive far enough to escape the ability to remain quarantined in free radicals have been shown nounsaturated fat also helps maining 1 tablespoon of the oil four international airports in the Coronavirus, but I knew I our home, an option not avail- to cause cancer. keep receptors in the brain sen- in a large skillet over medium- Turkey space of 24 hours put us near couldn’t do it on a quarter-tank able to those who are in the — An amino acid sitive to mood-boosting sero- high heat. Add the onion, gar- the head of the line of risk-tak- of gas. workplace. And the modern called L-tryptophan contained tonin. lic, salt, black pepper, chili Basil ers. We acquired a supply of conveniences of cell phones in turkey triggers the release of — A great source of powder and cumin; cook until Though not a deciding factor, medical-grade face masks to and the internet allow us to stay serotonin, which is a feel-good, folate, which helps to repair the vegetables are softened, it helped that we had excellent protect both ourselves and in regular communication with muscle-relaxing brain chemi- cell damage caused by stress. about 3 minutes. Add the trip insurance that would re- those around us from exposure our family. We are fortunate. cal. L-tryptophan has a calming This is the healthy, stress-re- sausage or ground turkey, fund our prepaid expenses. The to the toxic virus. Despite the unconscionable effect. Turkey also contains ty- ducing recipe I created for breaking it apart with a fork Tallahassee hotel at which we We learned how to partici- politicization of issues sur- rosine, an amino acid that helps "The Dr. Oz Show." Enjoy and and cooking until lightly had made reservations for the pate in church and civic club rounding the pandemic — your brain produce the neuro- relax! browned, about 5 minutes. Add night before our departure and meetings using an unfamiliar masks, social distancing, clo- transmitters dopamine and nor- the salsa and spinach. Cook, STRESS-BUSTING the night after our return agreed technology called Zoom. I have sures, rapid-result testing, re- epinephrine. Activating those stirring occasionally, about 5 STUFFED BELL PEPPERS to cancel our reservations with- even given one speech via search protocols, immunization chemicals helps your brain minutes. Remove the skillet out penalty. Zoom, and have another sched- safety, stay-at-home orders, work faster and be more effec- from the heat. Stir in the 8 red, yellow or orange bell We decided to let our visit to uled in January. curfews, quarantines, stimulus tive at handling complex men- cooked quinoa and/or brown peppers, or a mixture of all Ireland wait. It is still waiting. The only bad thing about bills, and others — Mary and I tal problems. rice. Spinach (about 4 pounds) Within a week after our more Zoom is that I cannot tell if the plan to be inoculated as soon as — Dark green 3. Fill the pepper halves 2 tablespoon canola or olive adventurous classmates had left audience is laughing at my our age bracket is reached in vegetables are powerhouses of with the turkey mixture. Cover oil, divided on the tour, many thousands of jokes. the immunological food chain. vitamins that help replenish our with foil. Bake 20-25 minutes 1 medium-sized yellow onion, American travelers were In one of the many columns –––––– bodies in times of stress. Many until peppers are tender. Re- chopped scrambling to find flights back I wrote about this new malady (S. L. Frisbie is retired. Is the dark green vegetables also con- move foil and sprinkle peppers 4 garlic cloves, peeled and home from Europe and Asia. called Coronavirus, I quoted a development of an immuniza- tain potassium, which is good with cheese. Return to oven; minced After Bartow’s St. Patrick’s message making the rounds on tion the beginning of the end of for our nerves and can calm bake, uncovered, until cheese 1 teaspoon salt Day parade was cancelled, I de- the internet: If our parents’ gen- the pandemic? His track record them. has melted. Top peppers with Quinoa and Brown Rice 1 teaspoon ground black pep- cided to don my official Irish eration could endure four years hasn’t been very good at pre- avocado slices, yogurt and per uniform as the event’s Big Arsh of World War II, we can put up dicting these things. He hopes — Quinoa is rich in vitamin B, basil. Makes 8 servings, 2 1 tablespoon chili powder Potato King and do a door-to- with a few months of isolation that if nothing else, it is at least which has a calming effect on stuffed pepper halves per serv- 1 tablespoon ground cumin door walkabout in downtown in our homes. I silently pre- the beginning of the middle.) the body and helps relieve feel- ing. ings of stress and anxiety while 16 ounces fresh Italian Angela Shelf Medearis is an enhancing your mood. Brown turkey sausage, removed award-winning children's au- rice is a healthy carbohydrate from casing, or ground thor, culinary historian and the and boosts serotonin levels, turkey author of seven cookbooks. Her Recipes From which has a calming, soothing 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa, new cookbook is "The Kitchen Strange effect. All whole grains contain mild or hot Diva's Diabetic Cookbook." Good Housekeeping B vitamins and fiber, and also 2 cups fresh baby spinach, Her website is www.divapro. But True supply serotonin-producing rinsed and chopped, or 1 (10- com. To see how-to videos, PINEAPPLE-POM FRUIT bowl; discard membranes. To By Lucie Winborne carbohydrates that do not spike ounce) package chopped recipes and much, much more, MELANGE bowl with orange segments, blood sugar levels. When you spinach, thawed and Like Angela Shelf Medearis, This herbaceous blend of add pineapple, grapes, pome- eat a carbohydrate, your body squeezed to remove moisture The Kitchen Diva! on Face- pineapple, pomegranate seeds granate seeds and rosemary Snakes can help predict sends an amino acid called 2 cups cooked quinoa or book. Recipes may not be and grapes is much better than syrup, tossing until combined. earthquakes. They can sense tryptophan into the brain to cooked brown rice, or mix- reprinted without permission your average fruit salad. It 3. Serve immediately, or a coming earthquake from 75 trigger the manufacture of sero- ture of both from Angela Shelf Medearis. doesn't hurt that the jewel- cover and refrigerate up to 1 miles away, up to five days tonin, a neurotransmitter that 1 cup low-fat Cheddar cheese (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc., toned pomegranate is in its day. Makes 8 servings. before it happens. makes you feel tranquil and 2 large avocados, peeled and and Angela Shelf Medearis prime come January. Each serving: About 160 Pure cocoa can help pre- calories, 2g protein, 40g carbs, vent tooth decay. 1/4 cup sugar 4g fiber, 310mg sodium. According to Roger 1 sprig fresh rosemary, For thousands of triple-tested Highfield, author of "The slightly bruised with side of recipes, visit our website at Physics of Christmas: From knife www.goodhousekeeping.com/f the Aerodynamics of Rein- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ood-recipes/. deer to the Thermodynamics Pinch salt (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. of Turkey," Rudolph's red 4 large navel oranges All rights reserved nose is probably the result of 1 pound pineapple chunks a parasitic infection of his 1 pound large seedless respiratory system. grapes, halved The original game of 1 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Clue, patented in 1947 by a ATTENTION British man who invented it 1. 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Better late than never. The Each team member received Anderson Gray, and Bella Mae School District of Hardee a team shirt, medal, and a gift Pazzaglia. County honored the members bag. –Wauchula Elementary: of the 2019-20 Battle of the Participants included: Caroline Cornell, Kane Books teams at a ceremony –Bowling Green Elemen- Prescott, Lily Southwell, John Dec. 8 before The School tary: Isabella Alcantar, Leslie Dickson, Rylan McCarthy, Board of Hardee County. Alvarenga-Rodriguez, Michael Logan Crider, and Rysen “Due to COVID 19 and Chagoya, Franchesca Hernan- Whiteside. mandatory school closures, we dez Figueroa, Madelin Hernan- –Zolfo Springs Elementary: were unable to host the 19-20 dez Jose, and Uriel Vasquez. Blue, Alissa Gicker, Rylan Battle of the Books competi- –Hilltop Elementary: Isaac Smith, Julian Solis, Gabriel tion. Although this competi- Shehadah-Darnott, Dillon Vasquez, Kylee Workman, and tion was not possible, we Jiang, Darlenne Gonzalez, Brody Prescott. would still like to recognize all Jhonathan Gonzalez, Weimar EDITOR’S NOTE: Photo of the hard work and dedica- Hernandez, and Austin identifications were not made tion students demonstrated in Reschke. available. Captions include a preparation for the big event,” –North Wauchula Elemen- listing of all students involved noted Kristin Rivas, associate tary: Raelee Deemer, Jaclyn and the photos only represent director of Elementary Cur- Brown, Walker Woodbury, those students who attended riculum. Victor Carrera, Kircie Graham, the ceremony.

North Wauchula Elementary students participating in Battle of the Books included Raelee Deemer, Jaclyn Brown, Walker Woodbury, Victor Carrera, Kircie Graham, Anderson Gray, and Bella Mae Pazzaglia. Linda Hernandez served as coach.

COURTESY PHOTOS Bowling Green Elementary students participating in Battle of the Books included Wauchula Elementary students participating in Battle of the Books included Caro- Isabella Alcantar, Leslie Alvarenga-Rodriguez, Michael Chagoya, Franchesca Her- line Cornell, Kane Prescott, Lily Southwell, John Dickson, Rylan McCarthy, Logan nandez Figueroa, Madelin Hernandez Jose, and Uriel Vasquez. Coaches were Crider, and Rysen Whiteside. Jamilynn Dotson served as coach. Administrators Sharon Ekhoff and Brittany Wiggins. Mary Farr Shadow Roberts joined the students present for the picture.

Zolfo Springs Elementary students participating in Battle of the Books included Hilltop Elementary students participating in Battle of the Books included Isaac She- Royal Blue, Alissa Gicker, Rylan Smith, Julian Solis, Gabriel Vasquez, Kylee Work- hadah-Darnott, Dillon Jiang, Darlenne Gonzalez, Jhonathan Gonzalez, Weimar Her- man, and Brody Prescott. Wendy Frye served as coach. Frye, who is now retired, nandez, and Austin Reschke. Jennifer Shackelford served as coach. was represented by teacher April Wood.

Wishing you and yours the peace and joy of this special season. Merry Christmas from all of us at The Herald-Advocate Serving The Peace River Valley Jim Kelly Jean Kelly Michael Kelly Tom Staik Nancy Davis Kim Reas Noey DeSantiago Darlene Williams Shayla Gainous Anita McCumber Gary Harrison THE B Herald-Advocate Thursday, December 24, 2020 WES Holds Bobkitten Run, Bobcat Mile Events Students at Wauchula Elementary School recently competed in the Bobkitten Run and Bobcat Mile. Students in special education and kindergarten through Second grade participate in the Bobkitten Run. Students in grades 3-5 participate in Bobcat Mile.

Second grade boys participating in the Bobkitten Run included: (from l) Collin Mi- randa, Alex’Zaii Jackson, Andrew Miller, Isaac Rubio, Rance Bellflower, Aaron Cavel Myers, Connor Adams, Jayden Cobb, and Karlos Coronado. Winners were Karlos Coronado, Jayden Cobb, and Connor Adams.

COURTESY PHOTO Special education students participating in the Bobkitten Run included: Johnathan Newman, Ismael Rodriguez, William Alvarez-Ines, Jonathan Flores-Flores, Araman Bragg, Javier Salgado, and Israel Ramirez. Third grade girls participating in the Bobcat Mile included: (from l) Emily Flores, Jacqueline Flores, Aubry Sullivan, Paris Lewis, Anika Pfeiffer, Layla King, Kaydn Cis- neros, and Amelia Roberts. Winners were Amelia Roberts, Kaydn Cisneros, and Layla King. Not pictured: Janelle Bahena-Bahena.

Third grade boys participating in the Bobcat Mile included: (from l) Rolland Rivas, Xavier Hilario, Coltin Adams, Cameron Rivers, Andrew Justiss, Jasper Blas, and Kee- ton Rickett. Winners were Rolland Rivas, Xavier Hilario, and Coltin Adams. Kindergarten girls participating in the Bobkitten Run included: (front row, from l) Isabella Mancillas, Belica Keeton, Ava Louisjeune, Chloe Holland, Lainey Mabe, and Gianna Mie; and (back row) Khloe Sierra, Madison Cooley, Denisse Maldonado, Damiyah Anderson, Daleyza Garduno, and Daleyza Garcia. Winners were: Gianna Mier, Lainey Mabe, and Chloe Holland.

Fourth grade girls participating in the Bobcat Mile included: (front row, from l) Ad- dilyn Hilton, Elizabeth Margarito-Gomez, and Jacey Patterson; and (back row) Jen- nifer Torres-Rivera, Floricela Cruz, Morgan Peterson, Caroline Cornell, Arlette Bahena-Bahena, Melissa Garcia-Torres, and Taylor Johnson. Winners were Taylor Johnson, Melissa Garcia-Torres, and Jacey Patterson.

Kindergarten boys participating in the Bobkitten Run included: (front row, from l) Braedyn Carte, Noah Vallejo, Jaren Diaz, Elijah Mendez, Waylan Driskell, Nash Baker, Zaydan Summers, and Dalton Gonzales. Winners were Dalton Gonzales, Za- yden Summers, and Nash Baker.

Fourth grade boys participating in the Bobcat Mile included: (from l) Joel Youte, John Dickson, Randyn Francisco, Gunner Newman, Tony Virgile, Oscar Vite-Perez, Casimiro Mata, and Houstan Grimsley. Winners were: Houstan Grimsley, Casimiro Mata, and Oscar Vite-Perez.

First grade girls participating in the Bobkitten Run included: (from l) Ana Morales- Ayala, Ja/zariah Hodges, Abbie Block, Jalyssa Hernandez, Kathryn Benbow, Yuliana Perez-Nuncio, Nayeli Vaquero-Bautista, and Aria Wells. Winners were Aria Wells, Nayelia Vaquero-Bautista, and Yuliana Perez-Nuncio.

Fifth grade girls participating in the Bobcat Mile included: (front row, from l) Shanah Virgile, Willow Waters, and Presley Sullivan; and (back row) Makayla Mullins, Karley Williams, Avangelina Salas, Vianney Patino, Valeera Otero, and Emily Hernandez- Flores. Winners were Shanah Virgile, Willow Waters, and Presley Sullivan. First grade boys participating in the Bobkitten Run included: (from l) Averie Jack- son, Landon King, Castyn Ibarra, Toby Jaimes, Adrian Fabian-Hernandez, Sebastian Aguilar, Truitt Long, Josiah Martinez, Adrian Jaimes, and Jase Roberts. Winners were Jase Roberts, Adrian Jaimes, and Josiah Martinez.

Second grade girls participating in the Bobkitten Run included: (from l) Cadence Fifth grade boys participating in the Bobcat Mile included: (front row, from l) Mav- Carroll, Alexis Rios, Angelina Dorantes-Zurita, Kynadee White, Khloe Edmondson, erick Pleger, Ryan Wiggins, and Caleb Lee; and (back row) Eduardo Aguilar-Ve- Liliy Conley, Rylee Tubbs, Shanitha Virgile, and Isabella Mier. Winners were Isabella lasco, Grant Bass, Reid Miller, Kole Goodwyn, Oracio Duran, and Kristian Wells. Mier, Shanitha Virgile, and Rylee Tubbs. Winners were Maverick Pleger, Ryan Wiggins, and Caleb Lee. B2 The Herald-Advocate, December 24, 2020 Questions For The Wise Men… Paw’s Corner By Sam Mazzotta I wish I could ask the Wise great builder, but paranoid. Were people surprised? Did they hear about Herod Men some questions: Were they so excited to be What was Mary’s reaction killing the boys in Bethlehem? DEAR PAW'S CORNER: fluid right now, and rules are How did they know the star close that they were oblivious when they greeted her at the Did they live long enough to My state has stopped its re- different from state to state and was about a King of the Jews? to the danger of setting off door? Were they surprised at hear about Jesus the teacher? opening plan and stepped even between cities. Had they read the Old Testa- Herod’s fears? Or did they in- the humble house? How did The miracle worker? Did they back to phase 2, which limits When the first lockdown ment? Was there a certain por- tentionally throw a barb at they explain everything to hear about the crucifixion? business hours, puts a curfew rules began to ease, back in tion of the sky they thought Herod when they asked Mary? They saw Jesus with The resurrection? Did it all back in place, and essentially June, the guidance from the represented the Jewish people? “Where is the one born King Mary; he was probably less make sense to them? puts us into lockdown again. Centers for Disease Control The Wise Men were a combi- of the Jews?” Herod wasn’t than a year old. How did they When they died, did they go My dog "Custer" is supposed and Prevention to veterinary nation of scholars, priests, as- born King of the Jews, he was process this ordinary house to heaven? Did they meet to visit the vet every six offices was to prioritize emer- tronomers, and astrologers. appointed by the hated Ro- with such a young mother and Jesus again, seated at the right months due to a chronic con- gency and urgent visits first, Did they recognize other stars mans. Couldn’t they see this baby they believed was hand of the Father? Did Jesus dition, but we haven't gone followed by routine visits. King of the Jews? What was it get up from his seat and say, “I all year because I don't know Some states explicitly desig- like to bow down to a baby remember you!” Did Jesus say, if it's safe or if lockdown nated veterinary practice as an who couldn’t even talk? Did “I never got a chance on earth rules apply. Should I just essential service, allowing they worship every new King to say, ‘Thank you.’ Of all the hold off on Custer's visits them to remain open even dur- this way or was this the only people on earth who saw my until next year? ing strict lockdown phases. time this happened for them? star, you were the only ones —Taylor C., Brockton, Custer's veterinarian will be How did they pick out the who cared enough to come. Massachusetts able to tell you when the next gifts? Certainly, they were Thank you for having faith to DEAR TAYLOR: Give the routine appointment is avail- gifts fit for a King: gold, frank- make the journey, faith enough veterinarian a call today, be- able. Scheduling may be tight, being about the birth of other through Herod’s blatant lie: incense, and myrrh. All were to listen, faith enough to obey cause he or she will have the not because there are many ur- Kings? “Tell me when you find him so valuable, all were precious. a dream. And guys, for the rest best, most up-to-date guidance gent cases ahead of you, but What made them decide to I can go and worship him too.” How did Mary react when they of human history, people will on opening and operating as because the practice is limited make the trip to see “The one Did they wonder if Herod was shared the gifts? Did they stay remember you, sing songs this pandemic continues. The to a certain number of visitors born King of the Jews?” It was so intent on worshipping the for a while and talk? They about you, have little figures of situation with business open- in the building at one time. a long trip, more than 900 baby, why he didn’t go with must have told Mary the whole you, all because you came to ings and lockdowns is very Keeping up with Custer's miles. They would travel by them? story about seeing the star, worship me.” visits is very important. I am camel or donkey over busy How did the Wise Men in- making the journey, going to almost certain that the vet will trade routes. There were dan- teract with the Chief Priests Herod’s palace, and seeing the Hardee County native Brenda Lee was only 13 want to see Custer soon, and gers along the way: robbers, and the Scribes? If they had Jewish scholars. Did they ex- Clay Smith is lead pastor at when she recorded "Rockin' will probably make his visit a sandstorms, hot days, and cold access to the Hebrew Scrip- plain to Mary the significance Alice Drive Baptist Church in Around the Christmas Tree." priority because of his ongoing nights. What was so com- tures, wouldn’t they have of the star that she surely must Sumter, S.C. He and his health issue. pelling about this star, this known themselves that the ex- have seen? And where was brother and sister still own the "Silver Bells" was called Send your tips, questions or sign, to make them want to pected Messiah was to be born Joseph during all of this? Was family ranch in the Lemon "Tinkle Bells" until co-com- comments to ask@pawscorner. make a journey that at best in Bethlehem? Did they find it he off on some building proj- Grove community east of poser Jay Livingston’s wife told him "tinkle" had another com. would take 40 to 50 days? odd that the Chief Priests and ect, trying to make some Wauchula. You can follow him (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. How did they explain this to Scribes had not investigated money for his little family? at unlikelyclay.com. meaning. their wives: “Hey honey, we the star themselves? Surely, How long was their stay? saw a star, and need to check it they had seen it too. When How did they tear themselves out. The guys and I will be they got the information about away from the baby? Did they back in about four months. Bethlehem, did they invite the get to hold him? What were Don’t wait on me for supper.” Jewish religious leaders to go their good-byes like? Did they CITY OF BOWLING GREEN What did they talk about on with them? Did they notice stay overnight? Did they all the trip? Did they go over the sideways glances and stuttered have the same dream? What NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION reasons why they were making excuses? was that like, when the first the trip? Were they excited the When they finished with the one said, “I had the strangest & BOOK CLOSING first week, but then just had to palace session, it was night. dream last night?” Did the oth- slog it out the next five weeks? They could see the star again ers pipe up and say, “Me The City of Bowling Green will hold a Special Election on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 How much money did they and they were overjoyed. Had too!”? How did they avoid for City Commission Seats 1 & 2. To vote, you must be a registered voter in the have to spend to keep the they lost sight of it for a while? Herod’s men, and skirt around County of Hardee for the City of Bowling Green and reside within City limits. Voting camels and themselves fed? How did it look when it ap- Jerusalem? hours will be from 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. at your assigned precinct. When they passed through a peared to move? How did the What did they talk about on town, how did they answer the star lead them straight to the the way home? How did they The registration books will be OPEN for the Special Election through 5:00 P.M., question, “Where are you guys house where Mary and Joseph explain everything when they December 29, 2020. headed?” made Jesus’ first home? When got back to wherever home Why did they go to Herod’s they got to Bethlehem, did was? Did meeting baby Jesus If you will become 18 years of age on or before January 5, 2021, you may palace? They must have they have to explain who they change their lives? Did they Pre-Register before 5:00 P.M. on December 29, 2020 and be qualified to vote. known of Herod’s reputation: were and why they had come? stop worshipping other gods? 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GARBAGE COLLECTION PICK-UP SCHEDULE Due to the Christmas Holiday There will be NO garbage pick-up Saturday, December 26th Garbage collection will resume on the next scheduled pick-up day Wednesday, December 30th All routes for the City of Zolfo Springs will run as scheduled for the week of the New Year’s Holiday. Please be sure to have your garbage out by 7 am on the make up day. There will be 2 trucks running collection on December 30th.

12:17,24c 12:24c December 24, 2020, The Herald-Advocate B3 Stump The Swami By John Szeligo

Well football fans, it is now down to the Bowl Season and the Power 5 Invitational Playoff. The college football season is once again victimized by denying deserving teams a chance to play for a National Championship in favor of politics. Ohio State 5. New Orleans Bowl – La Tech vs Georgia Southern – Skip Falcons Hand Over A Win is not even the best team in their own state, much less worthy to Holtz’ Tech has the longest winning streak in bowl games cur- be playing in the Final Four over teams with better resumes and rently. The Eagles will stop it however with their famous run It’s tough to be a Falcons’ fan. have played more than six games. game controlling the tempo. Georgia Southern 33 – La Tech 24 Almost 4 years after blowing a 28-3 Super Bowl lead against Who has Ohio State played? Have the Buckeyes faced even Brady and the Patriots, the Falcons surrendered a 17-point lead one team worthy of national respect? Nebraska 3-5, Penn State against the Tom Brady-led Buccaneers. 3-5, Rutgers 3-6, Indiana 6-1 but the Hoosiers are never recog- That’s been par for the course this year. nized for football prowess, Michigan St. 2-5 and Northwestern 6. New Mexico Bowl – Hawaii vs. Houston – Dana Holger- The Falcons have lost games with a 15 point, 7 point and 20 6-1 but realistically would have been 1-6 if they played an SEC son will do what he could not do at West Virginia. That is win a point leads all year long. For Bucs fans, the Falcons’ propensity schedule. If Ohio State played an SEC schedule of Alabama, bowl game. Houston 27 – Hawaii 24 to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory is a two-edged sword. Georgia, Florida, and Texas A&M, the Buckeyes would have Yea, it’s great. The Bucs’ won. Fire the cannons, right? It’s al- four losses. ways fun to defeat a division rival, but once again we see the Let us look at teams that should have been included if you Bucs only playing part of the game. only have four teams. The whole debate could easily be settled 7. Camellia Bowl – Buffalo vs Marshall – Two teams with You can't go to the playoffs and win with that type of strat- with a 16-team playoff like every other division to avoid this po- the best offensive lines in the nation plus a top-rated running egy. litical nonsense every year. back to go with it. Two teams that should have won their con- On Sunday, the Bucs didn’t score until the 3rd quarter. Consider these teams: ference title games but did not. Marshall had the nation’s best How many times this year have we seen the Bucs refuse to –Texas A&M – 7-1 with a 52-24 loss to Alabama. Their defense until their last game. Never know which teams will show come on the field ready to play? If the Bucs played all four quar- wins over Florida and Auburn are more impressive than any up to play in this one. Marshall 27 – Buffalo 24 ters, they’d have a much different record. For one, they might Ohio State win. have beaten the Chiefs a couple weeks ago. Or, maybe they –Cincinnati – 8-0 with wins over Army, Tulsa and SMU would have beat the Rams instead of losing by 3 points back in who were all ranked in the Top 25 at the time they played. The November. Beating the Rams would’ve brought serious playoff Bearcats’ 8 wins are more impressive than 6. 8. Cure Bowl – Liberty vs Coastal Carolina – It will be a implications, since both teams currently sit with the same record –Oklahoma – 8-2 with early losses. Remember when the major test to see if Coastal can finish unbeaten. They are the Cin- and both teams are in the hunt. If the Bucs played four quarters old argument went it is how strong you finish? The Sooners fin- derella of 2020. Plus, they are just fun to watch. Liberty has also of football against the Rams and walked away with the win, the ished as possibly the hottest team in the nation. They beat 3 burst on to the national scene in 2020. Coastal Carolina 34 – Lib- Bucs could be the #5 seed for the playoffs. teams ranked in the Top 25 along the way as well. erty 31 That would mean an easy win against whichever pitiful team –Florida – 8-3 Yes, the shoe throwing cost the Gators the of the NFC East wins their division. All the NFC East teams have LSU game and any chance to make the playoff but still they have losing records, so that’s right up the Bucs’ alley. Instead, the Bucs a better resume than Ohio State. will likely keep the #6 seed, unless they lose the remaining two –Coastal Carolina – 11-0 Why not give them a chance? 9. Gasparilla Bowl – South Carolina vs. UAB – The last two games. The #6 seed will likely travel to Seattle to take on the They have wins over BYU, Louisiana, and Appalachian State. Gasparilla Bowls had Marshall beating USF and losing to UCF. Seahawks in Lumen field. All were ranked in the Top 25 during the season. They beat They were both rainy and miserable nights weather-wise. This Known as the “12th Man,” the Seahawks home field advan- Kansas from the Big 12 also. Given a chance in baseball, they year, we see C-USA versus the SEC. The Blazers are favored by tage is generally second to none. Twice, the volume level in won a National Championship against the big boys a few years 3 over the Gamecocks. They do have a huge offensive line and Lumen Stadium (previously CenturyLink Field) has reached ago. good backs plus solid QB play. UAB 24 – South Carolina 21 record levels for the Guinness Book of World Records. Though, 2020 will go down in history as a year to forget. Inconsis- the crowd levels this year won’t be nearly as loud due to COVID- tency from week to week in games canceled or postponed. No 19 restrictions. But, a three hour time difference in 40 degree bands, no fans, no tailgating and social distancing is not what rainy weather? Not really a good recipe for the pewter pirates. college football is all about. 10. Lending Tree Bowl – Western Kentucky vs. Georgia Next week the Bucs travel to Detroit to take on the Lions. Now, 14 bowls have been canceled and multiple teams have State – Hilltoppers are one of seven C-USA teams in bowl They should crank out a win in Motor City. opted out of playing in a bowl game. Teams with losing records games. They also had a below .500 record. Georgia State 30 – are playing in bowl games. Regardless, here is what we have in Western Kentucky 17 the next week. Sports Quiz 11. First Responder Bowl – Louisiana vs Texas San Antonio 1. Myrtle Beach Bowl – North Texas vs. Appalachian State – Texas San Antonio has a good run game but Louisiana is a bet- By Chris Richcreek New bowl and location is a good thing. CUSA against the Sun ter team. Louisiana 38 – Texas San Antonio 27 Belt. App St. is a perennial power and should have no problem In the NFL, Tampa was shutout in the first half 17-0 by At- 1. What Atlanta Falcons (and occasional player) for in this one. Look for the Mountaineers to prevail 31 to 14 over lanta. The second half saw Brady and company put up 31 points player had his house set on fire what NBA team? the Mean Green. to come back and win a must win game. Did OC Byron Leftwich by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes of 6. What two-time Norris make some great halftime adjustments or did the Bucs just want hip-hop group TLC in 1994? Trophy winner (1992, '97) had it more? Tampa has a chance to be the first team ever to play in 2. Who became the first his No. 2 jersey retired by the a Super Bowl in their own stadium if they win out and make the Swedish golfer to win a major New York Rangers? 2. Idaho Potato Bowl – Tulane vs. Nevada Green Wave out playoffs. championship with her victory 7. What motorsports facil- of the American Conference should have no trouble versus the Jacksonville is at the other end of the spectrum. Their goal at the 1988 U.S. Women's ity occupies the former site of Wolfpack from Nevada. Tulane 34 – Nevada 20 is to get the first-round draft pick away from the NY Jets. Those Open? Florida's World War II-era two teams could play in the Toilet Bowl in Flushing, Ohio with 3. An anthropomorphic cit- Hendricks Army Airfield? rus fruit named Otto is the of- their one-win seasons. ANSWERS The Miami Dolphins are 9-5 and in the Wild Card picture ficial mascot of what 3. Boca Raton Bowl – UCF vs. BYU - Knights have had an as of now. It would be nice to see the Fish back in the playoffs. university's athletic teams? 1. Andre Rison. off year but this is one last chance to salvage a positive ending. 4. The College Punter of 2. Liselotte Neumann. UCF 38 – BYU 31 the Year Award is named in 3. Syracuse University. honor of what Pro Football 4. Ray Guy. Hall of Famer? 5. The Cincinnati Royals. 5. Following his retirement 6. Brian Leetch. 4. Montgomery Bowl – FAU vs. Memphis – Willie Taggart from the Boston Celtics in 7. Sebring International celebrated with some success in his first season with the Owls. 1963, Bob Cousy returned to Raceway. A win over AAC Memphis would be a solid ending to 2020. It the NBA in 1969 as a coach (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. could happen but not likely. Memphis 30 – FAU 21

12:24c Before going with Blue Devils, Duke considered the nick- names Blue Eagles, Royal Blazes, Blue Warriors and Polar Bears. Bear Bryant was once asked to contribute $10 to help pay for Tim Tebow's sister Katie married Gannon Shepherd, a 6'8", a sportswriter's funeral. According to legend, he said, "Here's a 315-pound former defensive lineman from Duke who briefly twenty, bury two." played for the Jaguars.

12:24c 12:3-12:24c B4 The Herald-Advocate, December 24, 2020 *** new season of ABC's "The Q: Whatever happened to Rookie." Couch Theater Celebrity Extra Brandon Routh, the actor You can follow Matt on By Dana Jackson who played Superman before Instagram @MattBrown511, Henry Cavill. I really liked where he showcases his art- Video/DVD Previews Q: I recently watched the World War II. You can stream him. He's second only to work and quiet new life in Cal- By Amy Anderson finale of "Supernatural." the first two seasons of "The Christopher Reeve as the ifornia. They really did a great job Boys" now to get yourself fa- true Superman, in my eyes. *** One outstanding benefit of mas movie? Yippee-kai-yes! with the way they ended it. miliar with the plot, as season —J.E. Q: I heard there's a new the 2020 coronavirus pandemic Bruce Willis stars as John Mc- Now that the series is over, I three likely won't air until fall A: He's still around! After series based on the classic is an increased interest in cook- Clane, a NY cop who flies out know Jared Padalecki is of 2021. playing the Man of Steel in the "Hardy Boys" books. I grew ing — in particular, baking. My to sunny California to attend going to be on the new Ackles also inked a deal to 2006 film "Superman Returns," up reading the books, along inner fat girl -- and my outer fat the office Christmas party of "Walker, Texas Ranger," but develop shows for Warner Routh's career seemed to fizzle. with "Nancy Drew." Wasn't girl, if I'm being honest — is his mildly estranged wife at does Jensen Ackles have any- Bros., and he and his Henry Cavill carried there an old "Hardy Boys" excited for all the holiday Nakatomi Plaza. When a group thing in the works? wife, Danneel, have on the Superman TV show years ago? goodies being roasted and of German terrorists headed by —K.L. formed a production franchise in feature —G.F. rolled, proofed and powdered, Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) A: As far as his acting ca- company. Danneel films, but Routh ac- A: There have been several sprinkled and sauteed out there. takes over the tower, McClane reer goes, Ackles, who played also had a recurring tually continued in TV shows and movies based on What activity pairs best with goes into overdrive to free the Dean on "Supernatural," has role on "Supernat- the role on televi- the "Hardy Boys" mystery nov- these kinds of culinary de- hostages and take out the bad landed a role on the upcoming ural" as Sister Jo and sion. He played Su- els, but the one you're probably lights? Christmas movies, of guys one by one before they season of "The Boys." It's an an angel named perman, and other thinking of is "The Hardy course. Bake and watch the day can steal $640 million in bearer Amazon original series about a Anael. She's no roles, on the CW se- Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries" away with these four classics! bonds. The resulting cat and group of vigilantes who go stranger to the CW ries "DC Legends of starring Shaun Cassidy and mouse action hatched a series after corrupt superheroes. Ack- network, having pre- Tomorrow," "The Parker Stevenson. Pamela Sue "Elf" — Director Jon of "Die Hard" films. les will play a character named viously played Rachel on "One Flash" and others. Next up is a Martin played sleuth Nancy. It Favreau helms a wholesome Soldier Boy, who fought in Tree Hill" for several seasons. recurring role as a cop on the aired from 1977-79. family story of Buddy the Elf "How the Grinch Stole Christ- The latest installment of (Will Ferrell), who was raised mas" — Ron Howard directs "The Hardy Boys" streams on by elves in the North Pole but the classic Dr. Seuss tale with a Hulu and stars Rohan Camp- always felt a lit- larger-than-life Hollywood bell ("Virgin River") and tle ... different. Jim Carrey in Inside By Tony Rizzo Alexander Elliot ("Locke & When he finds the role of the Key"). The books on which the out that he's not great green Loyal "Jeopardy!" fans were Computer, $100,000 second Theory"?) will undoubtedly series takes its name were first actually an elf, meanie. Looking saddened to learn place prize for the become the new host of "Jeop- published in 1927, and Hulu's he sets off for down on all the that their favorite "Jeopardy! Battle of ardy!" Question: When will version is vastly different. It Manhattan in Whos in host, Alex Trebek, the Decades" (2014), they let us in on this! takes place in the 1980s, which search of his real Whoville at their had pancreatic can- $100,000 second *** will inevitably lead to compar- dad, Walter joyous celebra- cer. Alex vowed he place prize (his share Plans are afoot for releasing isons to Netflix's "Stranger (James Caan), a tion of the sea- would fight as hard of his team's films into theaters again. The Things" series. "The Hardy book publisher whose heart is son, the Grinch is seized by a as he could to beat it. $300,000 prize) in roll out began slowly but starts Boys" is a show that families a size too small. While Walter's terrible idea: steal Christmas so Bravely he soldiered 2019's "Jeopardy! to pick up with the pre-Christ- can watch together, and we def- busy resisting the fact that he won't have to hear all that on, taping episodes All Star Games," mas opening of "Monster initely need more program- childlike Buddy is his son, infernal exuberance. All he of "Jeopardy" until and finally, $1 mil- Hunter," starring Milla ming like that while we're all Buddy gets to work spreading needs is the right red suit, a siz- the last two weeks of lion as first-place Jovovich and Ron Pearlman. cooped up. holiday cheer -- to Walter's able sleigh pulled by a ques- his life. On Nov. 8, winner of "Jeopardy! Then things really heat up with family, at the local department tionable reindeer and the at the age of 80, he went to The Greatest of All Time" the Dec. 25 release of the Civil Send me your questions at store and in the heart of de- cold-heartedness to take every host that great big "Jeopardy!" 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"Reveling a family secret A second or third chance 75 years old." has never changed a drunk, Johnny and I liked to hunt. child molester, or abuser. Peavy’s Ponderings It was on one of those squirrel As Seen From This Side Now, all that I wrote is By Jonell Peavy hunts that this family secret what normally is taught. They By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas came into being. Wauchula recommend divorce. Children Mom's oldest brother do not want divorces. They Ludie was an elder at Pilgrim's want a Mom and Dad who Rest P.B. Church, and as such don't fight. For me Christmas is the most important holiday of the year. he provided the grape juice (before it fermented) for each com- There is another way. A couple were taking an extended trip. It is the holiday when giving first started. munion at the church. Second night they took a motel. Resuming their trip the next day, God gave us the birth of Jesus as His gift to us at Christmas Grandmother had a large grape arbor and Uncle Ludie had they kept seeing the sights of the day before. Soon they realized time. There will never be a greater gift than that which God gave. taken several cuttings and grew his own grapes. Aunt Minnie they were going the wrong way and had to change their direc- When I was younger I enjoyed going shopping with my sis- canned the sweetened juice and used the pulp and hulls for jelly tion. ters and spending that time just being together---looking for the and preserves. Jesus told his disciples "Come follow me–." He had them toys our children wanted Santa to leave under the tree for them. When she made the juice for the church she added just the change their direction. As we have gotten older I have lost one of my sisters, our right amount of yeast and more sugar on Thursdays so it would Peter raised the dead girl and changed the direction of all kids have grown up, and it is easier to buy gifts year-round so be ready for services. Never knowing how many preachers or Samaria. that most of the shopping is already done when Christmas time people would be there, Uncle Ludie made sure he had more than Call your abusive spouse after you have asked God to gets near. enough. He brought the excess home, stashed it in gallon jugs, change both of your hearts. Get the hate and resentment replaced The grands and great-grands are the one I mostly concen- and let it become good wine. by compassion and forgiveness. The Bible teaches that you leave trate on when I do go shopping. The great-grands don't mind His son Curtis didn't make wine. He followed my grandfa- your parents and cleave to your spouse. The two are now one. telling you what to get them. I went to Walmart yesterday, and ther's recipe for "shine" and was good at it. This is where the Not part-time–you can't pick the days not to be. It's for better or one of the grands went with me. She just happened to see some- family secret was born. worse. When the worse comes, pray. Ask God to remove the thing she would need next school year for a sport she planned Johnny and I were on our property only a few hundred feet worse. on participating in. No, I didn't get if then, but I did go back and from Curtis' still as he sold a quart to an old friend of the family. God will remove the mountains in your life, but He expects get it when she wasn't with me. When Bob left, Curtis washed out the still and threw the mash you to bring your shovel to do your part. When my children were very small I joined a book club for into the hog pen. We had talked to him a few minutes as he If the direction you are going is war, change direction. the Dr. Seuss books. The books would come through the mail, washed up. –––––– and they looked forward to getting each new book from the mail- He had barely got to his house when three carloads of ATF As Johnny, with a Model T magneto, and me with a pocket box as it came in. agents drove up with Bob and went straight to the still. Soon of M80s, we didn't expect to see Mr. Brooks the game warden When the grandkids came along they enjoyed those same after Sheriff Tabb drove up, and he and Curtis went to see the and Sheriff Felix Tabb when we rounded the corner, so we care- Dr. Seuss books that their parents had enjoyed all those years ATF agents. fully hid the evidence and went to the house. ago. The great-grands have also enjoyed some of those same The federal boys did not find alcohol, they did not see the Only Mom was there fixing an evening snack. We learned books, although they have become very tattered over time from sale, nor did they find Curtis at the still. They had no case, but the men were out in the pasture looking for birds. We went back, little hands turning the pages so often. There are some that didn't they were preparing to destroy this copper pot when Curtis got our fish, and left the illegal equipment we used to obtain sup- survive, but the ones that did are enjoyed just as much as my stepped between them and ordered them off of his property. per. children first enjoyed them. Taken aback in surprise the agents asked him who did he As we finished cleaning the catch we heard the commotion. My youngest great-granddaughter is 1 and 1/2 years old and think he was. In a few well chosen and colorful words Curtis ex- As we got closer we saw Dad pulling birds from his illegal bird already has a love of books. She will get a book and come get in plained they were, first, on private property uninvited. Second, traps, filling the game warden's sack. Just as we got to them the my lap and point to whatever picture I tell her to show me. And they had no warrant and the clincher, the still was "grandfa- sheriff said, "Uncle Bracy, don't you know traps are illegal"--- yes, Granny got her some new books for Christmas. thered" in. No moonshiner had ever boldly told them this. They all the while holding his sack already filled with the limit. The I want to wish all of you a safe and Merry Christmas. May asked, "What did he mean it was "grandfathered in?" game warden, still holding his open sack, said, "If everyone took God's blessings be with all. He took a paper from his pocket and read them the law Pres- care of nature like Uncle Bracy I would be out of a job." ident FDR had signed. Nowhere was the law told to be retroac- To which Johnny joined in with, "except for chasing us." Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be reached at 863- tive back past his signature. Mr. Brooks said, "Now Johnny you know that magneto and 453-3589. Curtis showed markings on the pot by grandfather prior to M80s aren't sporting." Johnny replied, " Shake that sack out and this new law outlawing the still, thus it was "grandfathered in." start over." He turned to me and said, "I told you we weren't Sheriff Tabb spoke up, telling them they had to go. Before going to jail." they could get a warrant Curtis moved the still. Shortly thereafter he sold the place to Mom and moved to "the red house" close to Editors Note: This column was written before Jerry (Gray Uncle Ludie. It wasn't long until Curtis moved his family to Wolf) passed away Aug. 1 at age 84. Florida to work in the citrus groves. Encourage your children to make I'm sure there was a good reason Curtis was never caught reading the newspaper a part of "moonshining." Sheriff Tabb was brother-in-law to Curtis' The their everyday routine for lifelong mother, Aunt Minnie. She was known for making good wine, learning. Newspapers are living too. Herald-Advocate textbooks, helping students I can tell the secret now. I am the only living witness. 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COURTESY PHOTO Cumbee and Gibson. COURTESY PHOTO Wauchula Elementary School recently inducted fourth grade students into the Elementary National Honor So- ciety. Honorees included: Elexis Brookins, Jacey Paterson, Michael Capron, Saintony Virgile, Caroline Cornell Shelby Lynn Gibson And (absent), Logan Crider, John Dickson, Uriel Gonzalez, Aydan Hausman, Manuel Herrera, Addilyn Hilton, Taylor Johnson, Christopher Montanez, Maleek Nieves, Aaron Paniagua-Zamora, Morgan Peterson, Yareli Piedad- Cody Lamar Cumbee To Wed Cruz, Kane Prescott, Karime Ramirez, Alexander Rojas-Salazar, Alice Walkington, and Joel Youte. Shelby Lynn Gibson and December 2021 with a degree Cody Lamar Cumbee, both of in diagnostic medical sonogra- Wauchula, have announced phy. She is currently employed their engagement. at Classy Cactus in Wauchula. Wauchula Masons Initiate Santa Claus Miss Gibson is the daughter The prospective groom is a What better way could a Ma- No. 17. teachers and a main driving It pays to of Tim and Janeen Gibson, of 2017 graduate of Hardee Sen- sonic lodge hope to end such a In truth, the Brother Initiated force who helped Wauchula advertise Wauchula. ior High School. He graduated terrible year on, than to Initiate prefers to be known as Jacob Lodge to start the Dynamic Mr. Cumbee is the son of South Florida State College in none other than Father Christ- Laughlin. Freedom book program within in your Lamar Cumbee, of Wauchula, 2019 with an associate’s de- mas himself into the Order? In the “off-Christmas” sea- the school. It was through him, and Jackie Lynn Bandy, of gree. He is currently enrolled Yep, that's right, jolly ole son, he masquerades as a social that was found a set of review Hometown Zolfo Springs. at SFSC as he pursues a bach- Saint Nick (or Santa Claus), de- studies teacher at Hardee Junior questions in one of the books, The bride-to-be is a 2018 elor’s degree in supervision cided to join Freemasonry on High School. that he latter made into a study Newspaper graduate of Hardee Senior and management. He is cur- Dec. 14, at the Wauchula Lodge He is one of the original guide/test questions. We are High School. She graduated rently employed at Nutrien Ag from South Florida State Col- Solutions as an operations saving this lege in 2019 with an associ- manager. ate’s degree. She is currently The couple are planning to space just attending Polk State College exchange vows March 20, and is expected to graduate in 2021, in Wauchula. for Carlton Care Chiropractic YOU! Chiropractic Laser The Muscular Therapy Digital X-Ray Herald- Medicare & Most Insurance Accepted Advocate Massage Therapy Now Available Jamie L. Adams, LMT, CMMP 115 S. 7th Ave. Dr. Maria Certified Medical Massage Practitioner Carlton, DC License # MA93187 Wauchula, FL Please call our office for information and to schedule an appointment Telephone: 863-473-4732 Jamie L. Adams 105 South 9th Av. Wauchula, FL 33873 LMT, CMMP COURTESY PHOTO soc12:24tfc Wauchula Lodge No. 17 recently welcomed Saint Nick (a.k.a. Jacob Laughlin) to 773-3255 Masonry. Pictured are (from row, from l) Bro. JW Danny Lackey, PM Randy Gilliard, TheHeraldAdvocate.com Jacob Laughlin, WM RW Scott Johnson, Bro. Wade Sperry; and (back row) Bro SD Paul Crouthers and PM Ean Eddy.

Moments In Time Join Us This Holiday Season THE HISTORY CHANNEL On Jan. 7, 1789, Con- Series titles. gress sets today as the date by On Jan. 6, 1936, Porky 530 S. 6th Ave which states are required to Pig makes his world debut in a choose electors for the coun- Warner Brothers cartoon, Wauchula, FL try's first-ever presidential "Gold Diggers of '49." When election. A month later, on Mel Blanc joined Warner (863) 767-0422 Feb. 4, George Washington Brothers the following year, he was elected president by state became the famous voice be- electors and sworn into office hind Porky as well as Bugs April 30. Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester You tried the rest . . . On Jan. 10, 1901, a and Tweety. drilling derrick at Spindletop On Jan. 8, 1966, ABC's Now come and try the BEST! Hill near Beaumont, Texas, rock and roll TV variety show produces an enormous gusher "Shindig" airs its last episode. of crude oil, signaling the ad- The show had debuted in Sep- 11am – 9pm vent of the American oil indus- tember 1964, featuring acts in- Monday – Saturday try. The geyser flowed at an cluding the Everly Brothers, initial rate of 100,000 barrels a the Rolling Stones and The Closed Sundays day. Today, only a few oil Beach Boys. wells still operate in the area. On Jan. 9, 1972, a fire On Jan. 5, 1920, the New breaks out aboard the lavish York Yankees announce the Queen Elizabeth, and by the Open Christmas Eve purchase of heavy-hitting out- next morning the world's fielder George Herman "Babe" largest passenger ship lies in a Ruth from the Boston Red Sox wreck on the bottom of Hong CLOSED Christmas Day for $125,000. Ruth had played Kong harbor. Launched in six seasons with the Red Sox, 1938, the Queen Elizabeth Open New Year’s Day leading them to three World steamed across the ocean as a Soc12:24c troop transport during World War II. On Jan. 4, 1999, 11 na- tions adopt a single currency, the euro, and "locked in" their exchange rates relative to each Wishing all a very Merry Christmas! other and to the euro. At mid- night, their currencies offi- May you and your loved ones enjoy the many blessings this special cially ceased to exist. time of the year brings. We've really enjoyed serving your insurance (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. needs and look forward to the coming year and its many possibilities. All Rights Reserved Our office will be closed December 23rd-25th

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Greetings from Fort Green. to his son’s home to recover. This is a good When you get this article it I certainly goofed and hate to keep blaming place to be since his daughter-in-law is an R.N. will be Christmas Eve. I took it everything on old age. Lee Chancey celebrated Sandy Hash has been having problems with her upon myself to ride around our his birthday last Saturday enjoying supper in legs hurting. Also, one of her special cats had park to compare the displays of Lakeland and then touring the Christmas lights leg surgery and is having to wear a cone and Christmas lights. We indeed in Bartow. They are beautiful every year and this worries Sandy. I heard F. L. Revell was sick have some great exhibits. this year was no exception per his mother, with the Covid. Please pray for these and oth- Mary Schmeltz is pictured Faye. I should have remembered Lee turned an- ers you may be aware of and I am not. in front of her home with what other year older on Dec. 22, because in the past Everyone needs to be aware the folks are I thought was this year's quite often I have gone out to eat with them. busy with their scam calls. I have had two say- Christmas Wonderland. It has Super happy birthday wishes to Lee. ing they were social security and one saying I a little bit of everything to in- Our grandson, TK Hogenauer and family, had a problem with my computer and I needed spire the holiday season. There Bekka and Gavin, arrived at my daughter’s to turn it on, and of course I just hang up which are a lot of festive lights, action home last Thursday coming from Virginia is the correct procedure. toys and a religious side of Beach, Va. He is stationed there. They drove Quite a few of you possibly remember Jerry white lights, angels and of straight through as they felt this was the safest. Harper who used to be a local pastor. His wife course a manger scene. Don't TK wears a mask to work and Bekka has not Alma worked at Hardee Memorial when I did miss seeing it. left the house and Gavin is in virtual school. back in the 70’s. We were in Arcadia last week It kinda looks like the virus Virginia stays pretty well shut down. We all and ate at KFC and she and her new husband, is leveling out in our park. We certainly expect to have a very special Christ- John, came in. After talking a few minutes we are still not out of the woods mas. renewed acquaintance, but of course beautiful but if we are smart we can get I really like a Christmas when it is hot white hair has replaced her beautiful dark it out of Brookside. That's a enough that you can wear shorts but do not be- black. I told her it was better if you could find good start. lieve that will be the case this year. We had very another partner on the death of your original I'd like all of you to take a COURTESY PHOTOS good specials in church last Sunday. Paul Clark one, to which she agreed heartily. walk or a ride down to our park Mary Schmeltz and her display. and Shuree Rawls were the first special and Quite a few of my visiting family went to a burn pile. Just outside of it Gregg Rawls sang a couple and just before sport arena to see the Bucs play. Bad move there is a group of plantain Brother Ricky came to the podium, Tim Casey since the last time I looked at the TV they were trees that have been there for sang. They were all very good and appropriate losing. many years. They were actu- to the season. I had my human dog at the boarding kennel ally planted by Benny Boone One of the sweetest things I have ever heard last week to get his toe nails cut and it sounded but have been mostly neg- is when I called Charles Shackelford to express like a phone conversation said they had thirty lected and overgrown with my sorrow he said they had been married 61 animals being boarded for Christmas week. weeds and trees. Enter Paul years and he would not trade one minute. That That is a lot of people going somewhere. Wood. You just won't believe is love. Our youth presented the Sunday night serv- what he has done with that Gregg Rawls led the singing last Sunday in ice with the traditional Christmas music with group of trees. It has been all the absence of Dennis Sasser. He has been Kasie Powell leading them. It was good and cleaned out and surrounded by under quarantine due to his wife, Beth being this was followed with soup and sandwiches, timbers. Thanks a lot Paul. sick. Also, Jerry Albritton is still in the hospital, made by Alice Faye Moye and this was fol- Delbert Beach is still work- having a setback. They announced at church lowed by Santa. A good time was had by all. ing on the railroad bed on the that Ada Merle Weeks was in the hospital. The I sure hope each of you has a wonderful east side of our park. The trail daughter of George Shelton of the Dixie Christmas, with plenty to eat and plenty of has been extended by Delbert Echoes is sick again with her cancer returning. happy memories and the making of many more and is being enjoyed by lots of John Alexander is visiting his son since he has for the years to come. folks. He has had lots of help been sick with the Covid. One of his grandsons Please pray for each other and our nation. in the past and can still use drove to Tennessee to get him and bring down some more. Just see Delbert for details. So glad to hear that Ed Bre- deweg is back home after Poet’s Place Strange being airlifted out a week ago. For those of us who have But True survived this year of 2020, we Away in a manger. By Lucie Winborne can only pray for a better year ahead. As they say, cheer up, Lion's Club is sponsoring a Hot sounds like a great event. FORGIVENESS things can't get any worse. Air Balloon Show in January. Merry Christmas and God There are no muscles in Final note: The Wauchula More details coming but it bless you all. Freely open your heart to the Lord. your fingers. Their function is Openness, humility and honesty are essential. controlled by the muscles in your palms and arms. Recognize how bitterness is affecting your life. No one ever called "The Get real with God...He knows your every thought. 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FOLK ART PAINTINGS who promoted his work. He Sterling silver is solid silver. Artists sometimes only make also wrote cookbooks and Nickel silver doesn't contain one kind of art, perhaps keep- how-to guides so amateurs any silver but is an alloy made ing to painting, sculpture or could copy his style. His paint- of about 20% nickel, 60% cop- jewelry. But many try all kinds ing is compared to early Penn- per and 20% zinc. In electro- of art before they find the one sylvania German or Norwegian plating, an electric current is that is best. Self-taught Peter Rosemaling. His painted de- used to deposit a thin layer of Hunt (1896-1967) started signs were signed with "Anno silver onto the base metal. The painting thrift shop furniture Domini," the last two numbers process came into commercial with peasant designs in 1929. of the year, and his cursive sig- use about 1840. Modern silver His colorful pieces sold nature. Sometimes he added plate trays are almost impossi- quickly in Cape Cod and be- French phrases to the decora- ble to sell and have no melt came so fashionable that they tions. But the fad only lasted down value since they aren't were sold in the furniture de- till the 1960s, and he died pen- solid silver. Your silver plate partments of Macys, Gimbels niless. pitcher might sell for about $50 and other well-known depart- Peter Hunt's art is being col- to $75. ment stores. Old boxes, school lected again. This Hunt doll- *** desks, strollers, toys, buckets, house, painted inside and out, CURRENT PRICES trays, fabrics and more were sold at a recent Eldred auction Face jug, salamander on decorated. for $240. A large piece of fur- forehead, spaced teeth, hooked Hunt was handsome, charm- niture could bring over $1,000. nose, handled, greenish black, ing and clever, and he sold his *** 9 1/2 inches, $130. folk art to important socialites, Q: I haven't been able to Sign, Maserati, logo, round, including Helena Rubenstein, identify the maker of my sil- red, white, blue, porcelain, 12 ver water pitcher. The mark COURTESY IMAGE inches, $345. The boys in orange and blue from Hardee Senior High School will travel to Sarasota includes the initials "L.B.S. Cluthra vase, blue, green, next week for a three-day varsity basketball tournament. The 2020 Holiday Classic CO." and "E.P.N.S." and a white, footed, Durand, 11 1/2 will be held at Riverview (Sarasota) High School and runs Dec. 28-30. The Wildcats cross, a crown and a shield. I inches, $500. will open with a game against the Booker (Sarasota) High School Tornadoes at 2:30 presume the interior is alu- Quilt, tulips, flower buds, p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28. See tournament bracket for schedule details. minum because it's very scalloped border, green and lightweight. It looks very yellow striped borders, 63 x 73 modern. Do you have any inches, $660. idea who the maker is and *** Veterans Post the time period? What can I TIP: Spool-turned furniture Here’s expect as to its value? or "Jenny Lind" pieces with By Freddy Groves A: This mark was used by sharp corners are older than Lawrence B. Smith Co. of those with rounded corners. A Tip "Unbanked" Veterans efits won't have to get to you Boston, Massachusetts. The Looking to declutter, downsize By Jo Ann Derson company was founded in 1887 or settle an estate? Kovels' An- They call them "the un- in the mail. 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Flash NOTICE OF APPLICATION Back FOR TAX DEED By Mick Harper WARNING 1. What duo released "Play- THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY boy"? WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE 2. Who released "Easier LEGAL INTEREST. Said Than Done" in 1963? 3. In which Stevie Nicks The property will be sold at a public auction on the music video is she seen hold- 6th day of January, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., unless the ing a baby dressed in white? back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- 4. "Great Gig in the Sky" tions concerning real property taxes, contact the appeared on what album? Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 5. Name the song that con- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive tains this lyric: "Don't want further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, your love anymore, Don't want contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- your kisses, that's for sure, I mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, die each time I hear this sound, Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Here he comes ..." The holder of the following tax certificate has filed ANSWERS 1. Pop and country duo the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- Gene and Debbe, in 1968. tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- Songwriter Gene Thomas also tion of the property, and the names in which it was created music for numerous assessed are: singers. 2. The Essex, a group of CERTIFICATE NO.: 69 five Marines stationed at YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2017 Camp LeJeune. The song went NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James Maxwell to the top of the Billboard chart, even though it was re- Description of Property: leased as the b-side to their Parcel ID Number: 03-36-24-0850-00060-0014 first single. 3. "Rooms on Fire," 1989. LOTS 14 15 16 BLK 60 Nicks is the only woman to BEING LOCATED IN 10 36S 24E have been inducted into the TOWN OF LIMESTONE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DB38P568 twice, once as an individual (SPLIT LOT 13 TO 850-60-13 singer and once as a member PER TITLE SEARCH LMP 12-8-15) of the band Fleetwood Mac. 4. Pink Floyd's "The Dark SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- Side of the Moon," in 1973. STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. 12:17-1:14nc The song began as an organ in- strumental. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. 5. "Cathy's Clown," by The Everly Brothers, in 1960. The Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed The song is odd in that it has no according to law, the property described in the cer- verses and starts with a chorus. tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- Herald-Advocate (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. der on January 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Serving The Peace River Valley By: Alicia C. Albritton, Deputy Clerk DON’T BE A VICTIM, Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 PRINTERS PUBLISHERS BE A SURVIVOR Victoria L. Rogers 115 S. 7th Ave. Wauchula, FL 33873 RAPE CRISIS LINE Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller 1 (888) 956 7273 Tax Deed File: 252020TD033XXXX (863) 773-3255 or Date: 11/17/2020 Ad No.: 1 www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 863-413-2707 12:3-24c B8 The Herald-Advocate, December 24, 2020

Dr. Thomas Leitzel (at podium, center) presided over the commencement exercises A South Florida State College graduate celebrates by holding a diploma above her earlier this month at South Florida State College. head. SFSC Graduates Celebrate Academic Milestone

By DEBORAH BELL LATTER that next promotion at work. Move toward taled 162. mencement. Of these, 13 will receive their Special To The Herald-Advocate the opportunity to make a difference in the Approximately 462 students met the SFSC BAS-SM, one will receive their BSEE, 95 For South Florida State College (SFSC) world. Just keep moving. Whatever you do, requirements for spring 2020 Commence- will receive their A.A., 33 receive their A.S., graduates who gathered in the Alan Jay Wild- keep moving forward. Be safe. Work hard. ment. Of these, 21 received their Bachelor of 19 will receive their State of Florida High stein Theater for the Performing Arts on Apply the lessons you learned in the class- Science in Supervision and Management School diplomas, and 94 will receive career Thursday, Dec. 17, the 2020 Commencement room … and keep moving.” (BAS-SM), 10 received their Bachelor of Sci- certificates and college credit certificates. ceremony was a time to celebrate, while tak- During the ceremony, Dr. Leitzel gave spe- ence in Nursing (BSN), 13 received their The mace bearer and chief marshal for this ing precautions during the pandemic. Gradu- cial recognition to two individuals who Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education year’s ceremony is Beth Andrews. Marshals ates were honored from both the spring 2020 served the College with excellence and will (BSEE), 205 received their Associate in Arts are Tom Bohan, Kathleen Cappo, Joan graduating class and those graduating in De- retire in December. Glenn Little, vice presi- (A.A.), 73 received their Associate in Science Davies, Rob Hampton, Theresa James, Cindy cember 2020. dent for administrative services, retires after (A.S.), five received their State of Florida Kinser, Ricardo Pantoja, Lena Phelps, Andy Early in the program, Joe Wright, chair of having served SFSC for 35 years. Dawn Pis- High School diplomas, and 135 received ca- Polk, and Tina Stetson. the SFSC Board of Trustees, addressed the arski, professor of nursing, retires after hav- reer certificates and college credit certifi- Deborah Bell Latter is the coordinator of graduates. ing served the College for 11 1/2 years. cates. internal communications at South Florida “You are the most prepared class we have The number of students participating in the Approximately 255 students will have met State College and can be reached at 863-784- ever had," Wright said. December Commencement ceremonies to- the SFSC requirements by December Com- 7251 or Deborah.Latter@ southflorida.edu. He explained that the Class of 2020 is the class of the pandemic year. “No one can tell you exactly what to do, because we have never seen times like this,” Wright added. “You have had to deal with emotional strain and social isolation, face fi- nancial hardship, think quickly on your feet, be creative, take risks, and be both flexible and realistic. Completing your college degree in this year’s environment has accelerated your maturity in ways you may not fully ap- preciate for a while. Nevertheless, you perse- vered. SFSC Class of 2020, you are the most prepared class we have ever had.” The graduates received congratulations and further words of wisdom from Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel, SFSC president. “Today, we stand in unity for the purpose of celebrating accomplishments,” Leitzel said. “It’s a unity that we embrace collec- tively, for today is the culmination of what we do as we uphold the instructional mission of South Florida State College.” Through much of Dr. Leitzel’s presenta- tion, he emphasized one particular phrase. “You heard me say, ‘Keep moving,’” he said. “That is more than just a processional message during Commencement. I truly mean ‘keep moving.’ Move on to your next Dr, Thomas Leitzel (right) on stage with a graduate at COURTESY PHOTOS opportunity with confidence. Move toward South Florida State College’s commencement cere- A graduate on stage with Dr. Thomas Leitzel, president of South your next academic credential. Move toward mony earlier this month. Florida State College.

SFSC Graduates 22 New Law Enforcement Officers

By DEBORAH BELL LATTER During the ceremony, special awards were The Correction to Law Enforcement Special To The Herald-Advocate presented to three of the cadets: Christopher (Crossover) career certificate program trains South Florida State College’s (SFSC) Basic Wingate as class leader, Estefani Galarza for currently employed corrections officers to be- Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy BLE Class top academics, and Samuel Jacobs for top come law enforcement officers in Florida. 264 and the Crossover Academy Class 361 firearms scores. One cadet who passed away Upon successful completion of the program, graduated 22 cadets during a ceremony on before his graduation was Manuel Calderon. graduates are eligible to take the state certifi- Wednesday, Dec. 9 in the Alan Jay Wildstein He was given a special tribute and his family cation examination to become certified law en- Center for the Performing Arts on the SFSC was honored with a duplicate of the class flag forcement officers. The program runs 515 Highlands Campus in Avon Park. created by his graduating class. contact hours or approximately 10 months part BLE Class 264 and Crossover Class 361 SFSC’s Basic Law Enforcement career cer- time. graduates who received career certificates were tificate program trains students to become law For information about either of these pro- Christopher Wingate (class leader), Estefani enforcement officers in Florida. By success- grams, visit southflorida.edu or call SFSC’s Galarza (executive officer), Skylar Casian (first fully completing the program, they are eligible Criminal Justice Academy at 863-784-7285. squadron leader), Mckenzie Bostick, Joseph to take the state certification examination to be- Martin, Triston Ragoodial, Raphael Scott, come certified law enforcement officers. The Deborah Bell Latter is the coordinator of in- Karon Paulk (second squad leader), Alejandro program runs 770 contact hours or approxi- ternal communications at South Florida State Gamez, Garrett Green, Jewell Lagunas, mately five months full time or approximately College and can be reached at 863-784-7251 Christopher Wingate was recognized as Samuel Jacobs (third squad leader), Gloriangeli 10 months part time. or [email protected]. class leader. Calero, Michael Dean, Samuel Jacobs, Johnathan Knight, Matthew Willis, Brady Rogers (fourth squad leader), Ramiro Doval, William Holliday, Horace Nicholson, and Karen Woodham. Guest speaker for the graduation was Sgt. Wayne Gunn of the Highlands County Sher- iff’s Department and adjunct faculty for the SFSC Criminal Justice Academy. “It is important to remember that wearing a badge on your chest gives you authority, but it does not give you respect. Respect is not auto- matically given but it is earned, especially in the streets,” Sgt. Gunn said. Gunn spoke about courage. “Although we have trained and tested you mentally and physically, there is one thing we cannot teach: We cannot teach courage,” he said. “It takes courage to confront a suspect who has committed a serious crime and you’re about to take away their freedom. It takes courage to refrain ourselves in using only the amount of force necessary to control a danger- ous situation. It takes courage to protect those who spew hatred toward you, but you still con- duct yourself in a respectful way. It takes courage to run toward gunfire when everyone else is running away.” “My hope for you all is that you spend your career protecting the safety of others, that you’re able to make a difference in our com- munity in meaningful ways. Remember to also take care of yourself and your family,” Gunn continued. “Take care of yourself on the streets, watch over one another, and make sure that we all go home to our families at the end of the shift. Serve your community with honor, re- COURTESY PHOTO spect, integrity, and courage.” South Florida State College’s Basic Law Enforcement Class 264 and Crossover Academy 361 graduates. December 24, 2020, The Herald-Advocate B9 B10 The Fort Meade Times, December 24, 2020 FortThe Meade Times FORT MEADE’S HOMETOWN NEWS PRISCILLA WHITE PERRY — MANAGING EDITOR 2nd Year No. 41 Thursday, December 24, 2020 [email protected]

Original Christmas Story Contest Fort Meade Times held its first Christmas Story Contest. Categories were open to chil- dren, teens, and adults. This year, entries were re- ceived from the adult category. Stories were judged by mem- bers of the Friends of the Fort Meade Library who an- nounced the winners. First Place Winner is Crys- tal Wilson of Fort Meade with The Christmas Lesson, a mod- ern-day look at a family’s so- lution to an all-too-common holiday problem.

The Christmas Lesson It was a very busy Christ- mas Eve. The Cooper Family was hard at work, cooking, cleaning and decorating ... well, the parents were. The PHOTO BY PRISCILLA PERRY children, Bobby and Jack, COURTESY PHOTOS These two may not be recognized right off but students at the Child Development Crystal Wilson with sons, Kevin, in arms, and Elijah. were fussing, fighting and Center not only knew Grinch and Cindy Lou, but they love them. Raquel Razo, left, making a mess. Mom and Dad while they were laughing and We spent our summers in and Suzie Doerga have worked at the Center for three years. As shown here, they reminded them how Santa working together. Their Mom Ohio at a campground next to get into character ..and like sharing their creative enthusiasm with the children. knew when they were bad or and Dad were very proud of the Vermilion River. Flo and I good. them. were in that river just about Fort Meade Child Development Enchantment But the boys continued to At last, they had reached the every day. We walked the misbehave all day long. They last clue. Their day had been woods, chased deer, rabbits, By PRISCILLA PERRY rived for the interview, they artwork. would say things like, "He spent having fun and being a and wild turkeys. She was the Of The Fort Meade Times were dressed as they had been “Walls are palettes,” Razo took my car!" "Gimme that team. best perfect companion. With a lead from former all day for the children’s said. “I want to paint them back!" and "MOM! DAD!" As they went to tell their I had deprived her of moth- Fort Meade Middle High Christmas party: Razo as and bring life to a room.” Now it was bedtime, Bobby parents they had solved it ... a erhood … with the vet’s help. School teacher Cynthia Grinch and Doerga as Cindy And that she has done. Each and Jack's Mom told them to big box appeared in front of But, at night she would lick Woods, putting this story to Lou from the movie The classroom at the center is col- put on their reindeer pajamas, them all with a little magic and groom the top of my head, print turned into a charming Grinch Who Stole Christmas. orful and tastefully illustrated brush their teeth and get into twinkle. The gift was wrapped just like a mother dog would surprise in a most unlikely lo- And it was shared that they go to the delight of children and bed. The boys’ battling contin- in shiny red paper, had a gold do. cation. all out with their costumes for adults. ued. They fussed over whose bow, and a tag that read, The Terrier was named “You have got to go the any occasion. One wall is covered with pajamas belonged to who. "Good job boys." Axel. Unlike Flo, Axel had Fort Meade Child Develop- It was difficult for Razo to personalized caricature por- They bumped elbows while Jack and Bobby opened it been abused and bore some ment Center and see what talk since her face was cov- traits of the students – just an- brushing their teeth and started together and just couldn't be- scars both inside and out. Flo Raquel Razo has done,” ered with the compound she other facet of Razo’s talents. to shove. And even argued lieve their eyes. It was a and I loved him just the same Woods said. She mentioned had made into a mask. (Just a “We do this for the chil- over which one would fall puppy. and after a while he came that her former student had hint at the talent and commit- dren,” Doerga inserted. “They asleep first. It seemed like Mom and Dad gave each around, and the three of us painted some items for her. ment of this young woman.) have changed our lives.” She these two brothers would other a "What was Santa think- were the best of traveling Center Director Wanda But slowly she told her story. added that the first days of the never get along. ing" kind of look. Oh boy. friends. Axel could out-run Flo Brown and Office Manager It all began in July when the task found the children mes- All along, Santa had seen And later that week, Santa and always had first dibs on Margaret Smith were happy to two employees began the merized. their misbehavior. He was also got a note ... it read: chasing squirrels. direct the tour while waiting transformation of the center “They sat quietly in the checking his naughty or nice I was a retired steelworker on Razo’s arrival, as well as from institutional to spectacu- lunchroom with their food, list, checking it twice. Of Thank you, Santa. and had never had a dog be- her co-worker, Suzie Doerga. lar. Razo drew everything out distracted, excited, but not course, Little Bobby and Jack Our puppy was a perfect fore. Now, I had two of them. Each room has been cov- with pencil and then Doerga eating.” were on the naughty list. Now gift for the whole family. The Although I do have family up ered with original artwork helped bring it all to life with It was Woods who encour- usually that means no presents, boys still fuss occasionally ... north, my Florida family are from ceiling to floor. The colorful paint. Together they aged Razo when attending but Santa is kind and generous. but now they are fussing over these two critters. So, here we most difficult, and yet most covered the walls with fic- Fort Meade Middle Senior He wants all kids to be happy who loves the little guy more. are, 10 legs in bed. Two sleepy wonderful thing is that no one tional characters and scenes. High School to pursue her tal- on Christmas and had an idea. Love, dogs and an old man grateful sees this spectacular talent Many of the children even ent in art, which she has done He would give them a second The Coopers for their companionship. display except the students told the two what their fa- in many ways, including illus- chance and teach them a little –––––– 2020 has been a tough and employees. vorite characters were and trating the walls of bedrooms lesson of love, too. year for the whole world and When Razo and Doerga ar- now claim ownership of that and accents in homes. Bobby and Jack woke up Honorable Mention is a now especially for us. early Christmas morning and whimsical take on a personal Flo got really sick. rushed into the living room. experience of the author, Terry Something was going on. We They were sad and disap- Booker of Fort Meade. All an- tried to fix it, but it didn't pointed. There were no pres- imal lovers will relate to this work. The vet helped her cross ents from Santa under the tree. tale. that Rainbow Bridge as Axel Then they went to their stock- and I just sat there and cried. It ings ... but no candy canes or was horrible. I said I would yoyo's. never love another animal the There was only a note. way I loved Flo. Axel and I "I want to read the note!" kept crying, day after day. "No, let me!" This went on for weeks, Back and forth they went til night after night. they woke up their parents. The following month some- "What's going on?" asked one put a picture on Facebook their Dad. about a dog she had found Together they cried "Santa walking along the road. Some- didn't bring us any toys! Only one had dumped her out. The a note!" dog was scared and very shy. Santa's note said: Terry Booker My neighbor suggested we Dear Bobby and Jack, drive out and see the dog. You are on the naughty list. 10 Legs in Bed I had already visited the dog You've misbehaved so much. Christmas Eve … the three pounds in Polk and Hardee But I am giving you a second of us snuggled together watch- counties, but didn't find a re- chance to earn a special gift ing Christmas-decorated golf ILLUSTRATION PROVIDED BY FORT MEADE MAIN STREET placement for our Flo. Above is one of the artwork selections to embellish banners going up on Charleston from me. There are clues all carts go past our bedroom win- We drove out to see this and Broadway in Fort Meade. Businesses, clubs, organizations, neighborhoods, fam- around your house. You must dow. dog. Upon seeing me, this shy work together as friends My chocolate lab and my little girl came running up to ilies, and individuals may purchase a banner by contacting 863-640-0317 for infor- and brothers to figure them mixed terrier. I named my Axel and me like she had mation. out. I know you can do it. Labrador, Florida - not after known us forever. She and Love Santa the State but after Esther Rolle, Axel chased each other like Fort Meade Main Street Apprenticeship The boys were excited to the actress who played Bea old time friends. get started right away on the Arthur's housekeeper on the The lady said, “You know, By PRISCILLA PERRY sion and mission of this board allow an additional year of ap- Christmas clues! It was a TV show Maude. Florida sometimes angels don't have Of The Fort Meade Times come to life. I believe Fort prenticeship benefits to appli- bumpy start but after a little quickly became Flo. wings, they sometimes have 4 Fort Meade Main Street’s Meade Main Street will be a cants this round. paws.” Executive Director Shannon pillar in reestablishing down- Currently, Fort Meade Main We named her Gracie. To Curtis received notification town as the heart of Fort Street is recruiting partner- GOOD FRIENDS us, that's what she was .. from Laurel M. Lee, with the Meade.” ships, which range from indi- Grace. We took her home and Florida Secretary of State, on The complete process for vidual to benefactor levels. she fit right in. She looks like Dec. 17 of acceptance into the becoming a Main Street proj- Along with this outreach ef- a greyhound and can easily apprentice segment of the ect is a lengthy one. After of- fort, Main Street is taking or- outrun Axel. She is such a Main Street process. fering a detailed application ders for banners to be sweet dog. I realized how “I am happy to welcome to and personal presentation to displayed on Charleston and wrong I was in saying I'd the Department’s Florida Main Florida Main Street, the State Broadway. One-sided banners never love another dog. Street Program the newest committee determines if the are $250, with option to have There are so many dogs and Florida Main Street apprentice application is accepted. two sides for an additional people who deserve a second community participants: Alla- Fort Meade made that cut on $200. chance at love. And just like pattah, Fort Meade, Glenwood, Oct. 21. These initial funds will es- Flo at night, Gracie grooms the and Millville,” announced Lee. The next step is apprentice- tablish a permanent footprint top of my head. The first time Fort Meade Main Street ship. That is where Fort Meade in Fort Meade, as well as en- she did that Axel and I looked President Melony Bell shared, is now. With Florida Legisla- sure administrative ability to at each other and knew Flo had “As president of the Fort tion’s approval, the applicant meet Florida Main Street crite- sent us an Angel. Meade Main Street board, I moves on to the three-year ap- ria. PHOTO BY PRISCILLA PERRY So, this Christmas Eve, the would like to congratulate all prenticeship status, with close Fort Meade Main Street will It was good to see these dear friends who were able three of us will snuggle to- the board members and com- interaction with and assistance be actively pursuing revitaliza- to sit and chat awhile at Pat Wickersheim’s retirement gether, watch brightly lit golf munity for being accepted into from Florida Main Street offer- tion efforts for the Historic party Dec. 17. Dot Webber and Wilma Coulter, since carts parade by, say a little the Florida Main Street Pro- ing grants and extensive train- Downtown District through they don’t get to see each other often, so they took prayer to Flo and once again gram. ing. The peculiar challenges of appearance, promotion, organ- the chance to get caught up. be 10 legs in bed. “I am excited to see the vi- the COVID drawback may ization and financial elements. 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Ramblin’ Main Street’s Scavenger Fort Meade Happenings By Priscilla Perry Hunt Has A Winner To list an event or activity of interest to Fort Meade, Fort Meade Main Street and a camera, families began Omitted from last week (12-17-20). held a seasonal outreach event as early as 10 a.m. to find 20 send details to [email protected]. There’s a big difference between wanting and wishing. To this past weekend – Around Sign Gypsies holiday yard many, wanting means they jump in the car and run to the store, the Town Christmas Scav- decorations located through- COMMUNITY CALENDAR get it, and come back home all in one day or, at the most, order enger Hunt. Executive Direc- out the city. The first family to Dec. 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS! it from an internet site and get it within the week. tor Shannon Curtis announced send photo of tickets from Jan. 16 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – 29th Annual FFA Alumni Wishing ... now that’s something completely different. the winner was the Chris each location won. BBQ at FMMHS Ag Building Wishing has the element of “maybe” attached to it. It means Lucas family. The Lucas family was the wait and see and keep your fingers crossed. Wishing doesn’t On Saturday, Dec. 19, resi- first to find the decorations have an expiration date. dents started the Scavenger and won the Sign Gypsies gift HOLIDAY CALENDAR UPDATE Wishing is sitting down with the Sears and Roebuck Catalog Hunt at the Historical Mu- certificate, as well as a $25 Garbage pick-up will run on Holiday schedule for and just imagining that you might have something special under seum. The entry fee was a gift certificate to Classic Christmas week. the Christmas tree. canned food item, which will Pizza, sponsored by R & S Dec. 7- Jan. 8 – Panorama of Trees at Patterson Park Not really sure if this generation has ever experienced wish- be donated to HELP of Fort Pawn. ing. Meade. Second and third place win- School Calendar (Dates subject to change) By the way, have you ever considered the notion that Sears Loaded with instructions ners also won gift certificates. & Roebuck just could have been where Amazon is today if they Jan. 5 Return to School had tweaked a few of their marketing skills with technology? We might never have heard of Amazon if Sears had just transi- tioned that wonderful catalog into the 21st Century. Mortgage And Rental I call Retha Crawford the “Grand Dame of Fort Meade.” This amazing lady owns Southern Posh, as well as Crawford- Ramblin’ Hill Interiors. Retha knows how to do it up right … at everything Assistance Available By Priscilla Perry she puts her mind to. Polk County Mortgage & Rental Assistance Program applica- Retha celebrated Christmas at Southern Posh with her an- tion period begins Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 8:00 a.m. Application nual open house. It’s a tradition. She throws that little soiree to It’s Christmas Eve. As a child, I probably looked forward period ends Thursday, Dec. 31 at 5:00 p.m. For information call to Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day. There was just invite customers in for holiday sales, as well as to thank her faith- 863-519-1000 or online at [email protected]. ful clientele. something about that day. I could hardly breathe I was so excited. It was there in the back room – Retha’s office – Kathy Santa would be coming to town … to MY house! Belcher, Vera Cannon and I got to chat while we enjoyed You Christmas used to not start in October like it does now. In Be Sweet chicken salad box lunches. Does it get any better than fact, my mother decorated the Christmas tree the week before that? The world needs more chatting. Needs more face-to-face Christmas and took it down before New Year’s Day. (I believe laughter and sharing. And last Friday, that’s what we three did. American Legion Salute I’ve shared my mother’s catalog of superstitions!) Most folks have their Christmas decorations up – been up Anyway, the couple of weeks before Christmas, I listened since Thanksgiving, for sure. If I can just get the calendar to By Charlie Perry, Commander to Mama’s old 78 rpm records … Bing Crosby’s White Christ- stand still for a day, I plan to have at least a twig of green up by mas, Silver Bells, I’ll Be Home for Christmas and wondered why midnight Dec. 24. At this time of the season, when we all look back over the Mama cried; Jimmy Boyd’s I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus; I threw a red ribbon on the front door for fear folks might past year, it's been a tough one. We are looking more toward the I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, along with Are My Ears think a bunch of humbugs live here. new year, hoping for, praying for, actually living for better times. on Straight both by Gayla Peevy, and All I Want for Christmas Congratulations to all the Panorama of Trees participants. We have all had enough of this mess. Is My Two-Front Teeth by none other than the incomparable It’s stunning – day or night, but especially at night. But then Well, your American Legion is no different. The Post has Spike Jones. again, you need to walk by in the daytime to take in each one. had to close our doors, open our doors, close our doors, and open I sneaked quick looks into closets and under beds. (Contem- Thank you, City Manager Danielle Judd, for offering that our doors. And now our membership has suffered through no porary spies don’t have a tactic I didn’t try back then.) But it was new Christmas tradition to our town. In fact, once the 25 trees fault of the members. We also are looking forward to a new year. rare I ever really discovered anything. And don’t you agree? As began to be decorated, more people wanted to adopt a tree. Next On behalf of the American Legion, however, we would just much as we looked, deep down inside we really didn’t want to year, it will probably be “first come, first serve.” like to say Merry Christmas, and the best wishes for the holiday find anything. It would be cheating. And it seems someone said Fort Meade was once known as season. I laid down under the Christmas tree and squinted my eyes the City of Christmas Trees during the holidays. If not, it sure To the Veterans: We never forget what you have done for to see the magical twinkling of the lights. will be from now on! us. To the families: We can't thank you enough for being there The greatest day of the year was when the Christmas Sears 2020 is slowly grinding to an end. Two more weeks. Not for those Vets … Waiting for them to come home. Having to live & Roebuck catalog arrived…Santa’s Workshop right there in that COVID knows it’s supposed to stop with the falling of New without them during very trying times. my hands. I picked out something on every page and marveled York’s New Year’s Eve ball, but the world is hoping 2021 will Please remember the American Legion is the Country's at the amazing, beautiful toys I never imagined could exist. bring a closure, an end, a cure, and a return to life as we know American Legion and not just a private club for a private few. I wouldn’t take anything for those young years filled with it. For God and country. anticipation. It wasn’t a selfish expectation but a wish for every Maybe, we needed “something” to get our attention. Maybe, child, every home. Every child would have a toy of his or her we needed to get our priorities straight, to look beyond our own own. little world and actually feel something for others. We’ve all We didn’t expect a garage full of toys, a horse, a trip to lost someone in our little world. We’ve all had that feeling of OBITUARY POLICY Aspen, a car … when I heard my mother talk about how happy anxiety, possibly fear, certainly confusion. We’re tired…just she was to get a little doll, an orange, some nuts, and stick candy, tired of it all and its intrusion into our little world. Tired of being The Herald-Advocate publishes obituaries free of her eyes danced as she relived “that feeling” … that same feeling under its control. It’s like a cruel, invisible dictator forcing its charge as a public service. A one-column photo of the I had when I got my Dale Evans’ cowgirl outfit. edicts on us and constantly changing its crime and punishment. deceased may be added for $15. Forms showing the in- Christmas Eve was more than a child could handle. It was Come on 2021. You can’t imagine how much we’re all look- formation which may be included in a free obituary are the last glow of childhood embers to burn out. Maybe that warm ing forward to your arrival. available at local funeral homes or at our office. All obit- feeling we get this time of year is that ember warming our souls Even if Better Homes and Gardens won’t be arriving to take uaries, however, must be submitted by a funeral home. once again. photos of the Perry house for their front cover holiday edition Paid obituaries may include additional information “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good 2021.” this year, please know that the Perry clan wishes you a very and rememberances. Merry Christmas for all the right reasons for the season Funeral homes can submit obituaries to obits@the heraldadvocate.com. Oh, and wishing is another word for hope. Recipes From Good Housekeeping

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ELECT Angel Rodriguez for Bowling Green City Commission Seat #2 Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 Committed To Building A Better Community! Lifetime Resident of Bowling Green Married to Wife Brenda for 39 Years Veteran U.S. Navy Member of Wauchula Lions Club Mosaic/CF Industries Retiree ‘The Barbeque Man’ B.S. Degree, Infomation Technology, Univeristy of Phoenix, AZ A.S. Degree, Accounting, Tampa University, Lakeland VOTING IS A PRIVILEGE AND A RESPONSIBILITY

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