“Serving DeSoto County since 1887” CHRISTMAS CAROLING Students of Memorial Elementary and DCHS sing to the School FI C)i I)IAN Board Thursday, DecemberrcAdiAn 12, 2013 - 24 pages / 50 cents A PAGE 11 A section of the Sun Raves for this year’s Christmas parade

By ASHLEY COONE DeSoto Co. Chamber of CommerCe

President Penny Kurtz, Executive Director Ashley Coone and the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce direc- tors thank the community for their support of this year’s Christmas Card Lane and the Christmas Parade held Dec. 7. The cards and floats were truly a sight to see with the “Christmas Around the World” theme. There were more than 50 entries in the parade, and 29 Christmas cards. Thank you to all those who entered, showed their Christmas spirit and started DeSoto County’s holiday season off so well. Congratulations to the following businesses, churches and organiza- SeA tions for their winning entries, which will be announced at the Noontime Networking at DeSoto Jewelry, Dec. 18. VIZ. I - p IV t PARADE | 12 , "r G r P

4 n 3 S i - .-. t, :. tp °y .u k 7 5 - ,r The Summer Days Spa float f ? e sparkled with beautiful lights in Arcadia’s Christmas parade on Saturday. ARCADIAN PHOTO BY JOHN BLACK, [email protected]

Veterans commemorate Pearl Harbor Staff RepoRt

The DeSoto County Veterans Honor Guard led a ceremony Saturday to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor, propelling the United States into World War II. The Japanese Navy launched an attack on the U.S. naval base located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941, beginning at 7:48 a.m. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it “a date which will live in infamy,” as the United States embarked immediately into war against Japan. The surprise attack left 2.386 dead and another 1,139 wounded. The annual commemoration of that day took place Saturday as veterans and residents gathered at the old Peace River Bridge that runs between Veterans Memorial Park and Morgan Park. The ceremony included the ARCADIAN PHOTO BY JOHN BLACK, [email protected] tradition of tossing a wreath of flowers Members of the DeSoto Veterans Council prepare to drop a wreath of flowers into the Peace River to remember all who lost their lives in that “day into the river to mark the casualties that will live in infamy.” • Turn to page 3 for more photos. from that day.

Arcadian 50¢ FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Presbyterian Church offers annual musical gift to the community ...... 2 GIVING SEASON: Marty Dow gives back to the community in many ways ...... 5 INSIDE ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS: Several sweet pets hope to find good homes for the holidays ...... 16 Editorial ...... 4 Family Album ...... 7 Obituaries ...... 9 Sports ...... 14 7 @'05252"51621 6 Calendar ...... 6 Police Beat ...... 8 Religion ...... 10 Agriculture ...... 18 Arcadian | Page 2 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 Presbyterian Choir invites community to Christmas program The Presbyterian church presents its annual Christmas Music Concert PHOTOS PROVIDED with all live music at 5 p.m. on Children wll take Sunday. The choir has been present- part in a special ing this program every year for over Christmas musical 50 years. It is the church’s gift to the concert on Sunday community. at the Presbyterian All of your favorite Christmas Church. music will be included: “Carol of the Drums,” Carol of the Bells” by Peter Trinity United Methodist Church, Wilhousky, “Hark the Herald Angels Burnt Store Presbyterian Church and Sing” arranged by Joel Raney, a spe- organ professor at Tift College. Becky cial arrangement of “Silent Night” by Ryals and Mac Martin are singing and Mark Hayes plus “Hallelujah Chorus” playing guitar on “Infant Holy, Infant from Messiah by George F. Handel. Lowly.” The children’s choirs and In addition the Handbell Choir hand chime choir will be singing and will play three pieces, baritone Steve playing as well. Hancock will sing “Let There Be The community is invited to this Peace on Earth,” Ellie Sutphin will inspirational program of Christmas play a flute solo, “Jesu’, Joy of Man’s music. It is the church’s gift to the Desiring” by J.S. Bach and a special a community. There is no charge cappella group will sing a Christmas and no donation. A nursery will be spiritual. Soloists include Edward available. Maassen, Steve Hancock and Lew For more information, call the Cassels. Organist will be Charles First Presbyterian Church office at The Presbyterian Choir presents a free Christmas concert Sunday evening. Dirr, who is the former organist with 863-494-4434. Annual Holiday Tour of Homes is Saturday By SUSAN E. HOFFMAN Team arcadia

Once again, Team Arcadia is hosting the annual Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday. The tours will run between 4 The Presbyterian Church Bell Choir will perform in a free Christmas concert on Sunday. p.m. and 8 p.m., starting at the Tree of Knowledge Park on West Oak Street. Tickets are $12 per | HISTORICAL SOCIETY COVERED DISH LUNCHEON TODAY person and can be purchased in advance at The DeSoto County Historical Guidance Office. Mary Margaret’s Tea and Society will have a Christmas party Objects to be auctioned include Biscuit on S. Polk Avenue, and install officers at its monthly artwork and books by local artists and or buy tickets at the meeting today at the Family Service authors; beautiful handmade gifts and park the day of the tour. Center Annex (old West Elementary crafts; and more. The society welcomes Several homes will again School cafeteria) at the corner of donations of new or handmade items be featured, all decorated Orange Avenue and Effie Street. The before the meal begins. The auction is for the holidays. event is free and open to the public. a wonderful opportunity to do some The DeSoto Middle At 11:30 a.m., lunch is a covered dish Christmas shopping and support the School Choir will be meal, featuring tantalizing and tasty society. performing at 4 p.m. at entrées, side dishes, salads, desserts The Society’s books, Recollections the Tree of Knowledge and more. I, II, and III, plus the Walking Tour of Park and the Heritage At noon, Vice-President Vernon Keen Historic Arcadia, Florida, booklet will Baptist Choir will also will conduct a short business meeting. be on sale at the meeting. T-shirts give a free performance Sheriff Will Wise will install the soci- and tote bags — featuring legendary of Christmas music to get ety’s officers and directors who were Acrefoot Johnson as drawn by Luke you in the holiday spirit. elected at the November meeting. Wilson — will also be available. All Punch and cookies will After the brief ceremony, an auction proceeds will benefit the society’s be served at the park as FILE PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN will be held to raise funds for an an- efforts to preserve and promote the Team Arcadia’s holiday The Cecil F. Hull home, featured in last year’s Holiday Tour of nual scholarship awarded to a senior history of DeSoto County. treat to the community. Homes, was built in 1926 by a former county tax collector. Find graduating from DeSoto County High For information, call Bebe Bradbury You can park your out which homes are on this year’s tour, which runs 4 p.m. to 8 School. Applications for the scholar- at 863-494-6607 or email bebebrad- vehicle downtown and p.m. Saturday. Purchase tickets at the Tree of Knowledge Park. ship are available from the school’s [email protected]. leave the driving to Team Arcadia, as buses will take opportunity to visit some Proceeds from the Tour TH visitors to all the homes. of Arcadia’s charming of Homes will benefit the EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 4 , 2013 The identity of the homes Victoria homes and see community events spon- The DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners and the is secret. This is a rare them at their holiday best. sored by Team Arcadia. Environmental Services Department are pleased to announce the return of recycling in the Lake Suzy and Ft. Ogden communities. The new site will be located at: Sun newSpaperS DESOTO COUNTY FIRE RESCUE STATION 2 Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation 8789 SW County Road 761 Arcadian Publisher ...... Joe Gallimore ...... 863-494-2434 DISPLAY ADVERTISING Arcadia, FL 34266 Arcadian Editor / Art Director...... Susan E. 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Gazing at the Peace River, Tim Martin recalls his uncle, Carl Martin, who was docked in Pearl Harbor on Ronnie Milsap Colt Ford Love and Theft Little Big Town Fri. Feb. 28, 3:30 Fri. Feb. 28, 7:30 Sat. Mar. 1, 3:30 Sat. Mar. 1, 7:30 the USS Nevada. He was $15 & $20 $15 & $20 $15 & $20 $40 working in the galley of the ship when it was bombed at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941. His buddy had been wounded and Carl strug- gled to carry his shipmate through the ship to the dock Thompson Square Rascal Flatts Charley Pride Josh Turner before the Nevada sank. Sun. Mar. 2, 3:30 “LIVE & LOUD” Tour 2014 Mon. Mar. 3, 3:30 Mon. Mar. 3, 7:30 $25 Sun. Mar. 2, 7:30 $55 $15 & $20 $20 & $25

Brenda Lee Kellie Pickler Crystal Gayle Lee Brice Scott Langfang of Tue. Mar. 4, 3:30 Tue. Mar. 4, 7:30 Wed. Mar. 5, 3:30 Wed. Mar. 5, 7:30 Arcadia plays Taps $15 & $20 $15 & $20 $15 & $20 $20 & $25 during the ceremony to commemorate the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Oak Ridge Boys 40th Anniversary Tour Third Day John Anderson Boyz II Men Thu. Mar. 6, 3:30 Thu. Mar. 6, 7:30 Fri. Mar. 7, 3:30 Fri. Mar. 7, 7:30 $15 & $20 $15 & $20 $15 & $20 $20 & $25

Dustin Lynch Jerrod Niemann Easton Corbin The Band Perry Sat. Mar. 8, 3:30 Sat. Mar. 8, 7:30 Sun. Mar. 9, 3:30 Sun. Mar. 9, 7:30 $15 & $20 $20 & $25 $15 & $20 $40

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The SunV / Thursday, Decemberiewpoint 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Arcadian | Page 4 E-mail letters to [email protected] | OUR VIEW TµERes N/D D!ACE LIKE HOME > o T>4 H oc DAYS " ,,, County should YEA , ESPEcchLy tread lightly WOCN TiERE5 N o p Low! o I How To Go on utility hikes ca Home To,. . . Our View: Learn a lesson from the city. 4 u or residents already grappling CITY of A&CAD(A with the DeSoto Board of County . Commission’s recent approval 1 D F t yr J of a 21 percent millage hike, the news from the board’s Nov. 26 utility work- shop isn’t going to spread any holiday cheer. During the meeting, Utilities Department Director Eddie Miller recommended the county raise rates for nearly all of its water services in 2014.

There are more than a dozen increases . being considered, ranging from a late- .. a V fee hike to leak detection and meter !1e/ '.C/ //W 0 .. c c I Z- 3 re-read increases. r 5 Miller told the board that with the county’s increasing customer base and the anticipated growth from the U.S. 17 widening project, the fee increases would place DeSoto’s rates more in line with neighboring counties and offset the cost his staff accrues maintaining areas like the recently acquired Lake | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Suzy development. In some cases, the proposed rates Thanks to some only thing for the folks to get out for of Arcadia and DeSoto County. You are reasonable, if not overdue. Miller’s their exercise and to be able to go for have put a black mark on the police request to charge a flat $25 late fee, for special friends recreation. officers and deputies who serve not example, is fair considering the current Editor: So I pray you never come here again. only this city and county but many fee is a paltry $1.38 per $91 owed. The This is a special “thank you” to these To you young boys: be kind and others as well. proposed fee would provide more wonderful friends at Sunrise Mobile caring for the 2014 New Year. How long have you been getting incentive for customers to pay their Home Park: Carolyn, Louise and Marie. Jane Morlock away with your illegal arrests and false bills on time, help recoup the county’s At 2:30 a.m., an ambulance came to Arcadia charges? At least since 2003 when you administrative costs and match the our home. Carolyn was awake. When arrested me at the store at the corner city’s late fee. she found out it wasn’t me, the girls of S. Brevard Ave. and Lowe St. for The county might also make it easier went to all the homes to check on all Man challenges trespassing. I was not standing on for residents to hook up to its utilities the families in the heat. the store’s property but on the edge system. Currently many cannot afford Sunrise Park is truly a family park. trespass claims Editor: of the city street. At the time you also the large fee associated with the The only sad problem is kids stealing Sgt. Larry Gloeckler, you are a charged me with some major felonies connection, but the board is consider- three-wheel bikes. Three bikes were disgrace to your uniform and the badge that would have carried 15 years in ing allowing the money to be collected stolen a few weeks ago. you wear, the city police department, prison. Well, prison did not happen. My via a tax assessment or monthly bill. To you young men, would you your fellow employees and the citizens This move will be a game-changer for steal your grandma’s bike? This is the LETTERS | 23 many, allowing them to connect to the water and sewer system without the burden of a large, up-front pay- GRITS & PIECES ment. It’s a smart move by the county, | especially with the U.S. 17 project between Nocatee and Arcadia quickly approaching. A merry little home-town Christmas Other proposed changes, however, could anger residents. The Utility ell, Arcadia survived yet an- here in Arcadia — with lots of police Department currently provides a other Christmas parade, and Grits sirens that delight some adults and second notice to delinquent custom- W seems to have had fun doing & terrify some children. The way my ers before disconnecting services. it. Crowds have never made me merry whacked mind works, and having The department asked the board to or jolly, but this is one time of year 1 Pieces seen a good number of our rodeo eliminate these notices, and to shut off when I can make an exception, and parades over the years, I’ve imagined water and sewer services after 29 days enjoy it. There’s nothing like a Ho-Ho- Luke Wilson Santa and the Grinch having a good of delinquency. To add insult to injury, Hometown Christmas parade to bring old-fashioned shoot-out in the middle they also want to increase the reconnect people together and to bring some joy [email protected] of the street to kick it off. But that’s just and disconnect fees by $20 dollars. to their lives. me, and would likely be a bit much for If these changes sound familiar to There were well over 50 entries this spots with chairs, and the police some. you, it’s because a similar situation year, ranging from pull-behind floats were finally able to locate owners of Of course, one of the best things occurred with the city earlier this year. and pick-up trucks to motorcycles the cars parked along Oak Street and about going to small-town Christmas The late fee was increased, delinquen- and golf carts. And of course, the have them move. And the few folks parades is that you get to see so many cy dates were shortened and the city horses. This is Arcadia, and without scattered here and there soon mul- friends at the same time. Kind of like council was deluged with complaints our horsemen and horsewomen, it just tiplied, until the sidewalks were full, going to that big blue box store down from residents who had late charges wouldn’t be right, even considering and passersby had to weave their way the road, except you’re not spend- the mess they sometimes leave behind through to get by. Lots of folks showed ing your money, pushing a wob- OUR VIEW | 23 (the horses, not their riders). up looking all Christmas-y and quite bly-wheeled buggy, or standing in line Early birds began gathering around happy. five that afternoon, staking out their We all know how our parades start GRITS & PIECES | 23 CORRECTION A statement made in last week’s Editorial erroneously LETTER SUBMISSION POLICY indicated that Commissioner Bob Miller did not meet | with Janie Watson, who had earlier written a letter to the Letters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. Please keep them to less than 250 words. Letters will be edited to length as well as grammar and spelling. All letters must be signed Arcadian, until after the Nov. 26 commission meeting. In with full name - not initials. An address and telephone number must be included; they are not for publication, but must be provided so we may verify authorship if necessary. Due to the number of letters fact, the two met on Nov. 21, the same day Watson’s letter received, we reserve the right to run only one letter per person per month. The Letters to the Editor section is intended as a public forum for community discourse and the opinions and statements made in was printed in the Arcadian. letters are solely those of the individual writers. The Arcadian takes no responsibility for the content of these letters. Please send or bring correspondence to the Arcadian, 108 S. Polk Ave., Arcadia FL 34266, or fax to 863-494-3533. Readers with access to the internet may e-mail Letters to the Editor at [email protected]. The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 5 | Arcadian A lifetime of giving By STEVE BAUER don’t have any extra expenses, ArcAdiAn AssistAnt Editor so I can’t think of any better way to spend what we have on those Editor’s note: During a time who truly need it.” of year many refer to as the For a man as busy as Dow is, season of giving, we decided you’d never think he’s work- to take a moment to recognize ing so hard while battling a some citizens who contribute life-threatening illness. He has to our community year-round. limited use of his lungs due to Although their faces might not COPD, which doctors initially be familiar to some, these good something that has always been told him would kill him in six Samaritans are constantly a focal point in my life,” he said. months. “That was 35 years working to improve the lives of ago,” Dow said. “That was the DeSoto residents. Helping hands same year I dressed up as Santa for the first time.” Dow even This time of year, it’s pretty One of Dow’s primary focuses admits he doesn’t know how he easy to spot Marty Dow around during the year is ensuring keeps going some days. “To be town. Between his Santa suit regular meals for those in need. honest, I amaze myself some- and his red, four-wheeled Although he does work with times that I’m even capable of “sleigh,” he’s one of the most some local organizations for doing this,” he said. visible individuals in the com- food distribution, Dow says he And even though Dow works munity. Dow has been donning likes working for himself , not diligently throughout the year a Santa suit for 35 years now, having to rely on others for help. to provide assistance where he but his charitable nature goes He does receive help from stores can, there’s no doubt his favorite well beyond the holiday season. like Sweetbay, for example, time of the year is Christmas. From his involvement with in acquiring meat and other His face lights up when he talks the Center for the Needy to difficult-to-find food items. He about playing Santa, and he volunteering with a variety of and his wife, Sharon, have two even revealed a secret weapon organizations and participation freezers and three refrigerators he uses to ease the nerves of in community events for Animal at their home to store perishable youngsters scared of the jolly ARCADIAN PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN Services, the Historical Society foods, and work diligently to old elf. “I’ll go to Dollar Tree and DeSoto’s resident Santa, Marty Dow works tirelessly throughout the year to and Chamber of Commerce, ensure needy have access to buy 30 teddy bears, and will use help the citizens of DeSoto County. Dow’s list of charitable contri- fresh fruit and vegetables. They them as bribes to gain the trust butions is unmatched. also often help families pay for of the little ones,” he said. “I re- volunteer work are plentiful, but get out of it what you put in. Dow says his giving ways utility bills or offer financial ally do love children in general, don’t happen immediately and “The best thing you’ll find were instilled by his parents, assistance in abuse or other and seeing the wonderment can’t be measured by money, by giving some of your time is who stressed the importance of domestic situations. in their eyes when they tell me material items or fame. “I don’t that you can sleep well at night giving early on in his life. “Sharon is really involved in what they want for Christmas or do this to get my picture in the knowing you did something to “My mom would take me to that aspect, and we consider I hand them a present from my paper or receive accolades; help others. You have to plant the nursing homes, and through that part of our tithing,” Dow bag, that’s my reward.” that’s never even a thought your seed, and then watch your Masonic charities we would said. “My children are grown In the end, Dow says the when I do this,” he said. “You efforts grow and blossom into help widows and orphans. So it’s and out of the house, and we rewards he receives from his have to give to receive, and you something greater.”

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• Square Dancing classes are held at the Palace Square Dance Mondays monthly in the fair office on Heard Street, Arcadia. Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, from 7-9 p.m. every Friday. Robert at • AA “Brown Bagger” meetings are offered every Monday at „ SPECIAL 813-601-1834 or Mary at 941-380-5336 494-2749 for information. noon at Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak St. • The Center for the Needy, at the corner of W. Pine St. • Friday Night Live — the City Takers for Christ presents “Friday • Women of Worship “WOW” Women’s ministry meets at 6:15 and S. Orange Ave., is desperately in need of food, clothing, Night Live” with Rev. Troy Rowe, every Friday. Come and experience p.m. Monday at Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries, 1528 N.E. household goods (such as blankets, towels, cooking and what God is doing in this season through His word and praise and Turner Ave. All are welcome. eating utensils etc.), supplies — anything a person in need worship. 37 W. Magnolia St. (across from SunTrust drive-through). • A women-only G.I.R.L.S. AA meeting is held at St. Edmund’s might require. The center is dangerously low on food, its For information call 244-4341. Episcopal Church at 6 p.m. on Monday at 327 W. Hickory St. shelves are almost bare, and they need to replenish supplies • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 • Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at St. Edmunds before the colder months. Any donations are gratefully a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. Monday at 327 W. Hickory St. accepted, including cash, to help those in real need in our NOTE: All area codes are 863 unless otherwise indicated. accepted. • Al-anon, offering help for families of alcoholics, meets at community. For more information, call 863-444-0499. • Sabbath service begins at 8 p.m. at Temple Beth El, 3840 S. 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at Fort Ogden Methodist Church, 6923 „ TODAY Biscayne Dr., North Port. Oneg Shabbat follows. S.W. River St. in Fort Ogden. Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the • Heartland Rural Health Network’s Food Stamp Outreach grant • TEAM Arcadia meets on the second Thursday of the month at same time. For information call 941-426-7655 or visit www. program will have Angela Hendry come every third Wednesday 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Margaret Way Building, 23 „ SATURDAY district13soflal-anon.org. to help seniors submit applications for food stamps. She will be at N Polk Avenue. The purpose of TEAM Arcadia is to unite community • The annual Holiday Tour of Homes takes place Dec. 14. • The DeSoto County Homeless Coalition Community Resource the Homeless Coalition Community Resource Center, 1425 Martin organizations and coordinate community improvement efforts. Sponsored by Team Arcadia, the tour starts at the Tree of Knowledge Center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1425 Luther King St., Arcadia, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Households should • DeSoto County Historical Society meets at noon every second Park. Several historic homes and buildings will be decorated for the Martin Luther King St. The center provides referrals for mainstream have at least one senior resident. Bring your ID, information on Thursday monthly at the Family Service Center annex, 310 W. holidays, with docents at each location to explain features of the resources, elderly food stamps (by appointment) and computer your income, assets, and expenses including medical. For more Whidden St., Arcadia. Lunch is available for $5 at 11:30 a.m. stop. Tickets can be bought at the park and a bus takes guests to all service. Salvation Army has office space on Wed. by appointment. information call 863-452-0638. • Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity meets at 6 p.m. the locations. For more information, call 491-5683. • Community for Seniors meets from 12:30-1:30 p.m. second Thursdays monthly at the Habitat ReStore, 111 N. Polk • Women in Fellowship Ministry meets every second Saturday • A faith-based addiction recovery ministry meets at 7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday at TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care Ave. Call 494-4118 or [email protected] for more of the month at 10 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 256 S. every Monday at the Nocatee Baptist Church (red brick church) on administration building on Arcadia Avenue. Open to anyone information. Orange Ave. Be uplifted, motivated and inspired by God. Free and U.S. Highway 17 in Nocatee. interested in being a new member. For more information, call Lori • Gastric bypass support group meets at 6:30 p.m. second and open to the public. Light brunch is served. Coker at 990-1340. fourth Thursdays monthly at Mardis Citrus on U.S. 17 S. For more • DeSoto County Library story time is at 10:30 a.m. at 125 „ TUESDAY • DeSoto County Traffic Safety Team meets at 1:30 p.m. third information, call 990-0082 or 494-5700. N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. The first Saturday of every month • Arcadia City Council meets at 6 p.m. at the Margaret Way Wednesdays monthly at the DeSoto County Commissioners room, • The DeSoto Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. on the is Book Buddies, when children read to dogs. Children must be Building, 23 N. Polk Ave., Arcadia. 201 E. Oak St., Arcadia. third Thursday of every month at the DeSoto County Emergency accompanied by an adult. Call 993-4851 for more information. • The DeSoto County Special Olympics committee meets at • Hearing Loss Association demonstrates amplified listening Operations Center, 2200 Roan St., Arcadia. Anyone interested may • The Palace Promenaders meet for square and round dance 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday every month at The Last Chapter devices from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. third Wednesdays monthly at attend. Talk in for the meetings is at 147.180+ DARC repeater. from 7-9 p.m. every Saturday at the Palace Square Dance Hall, Coffee Shop on W. Oak St. The meeting is open to anyone who is Charlotte County Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. For • Family Safety Alliance for DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle. Art Miller, caller, and Jennie Martin, interested in coaching or working with adults or youth in sports. For more information about HLA meetings, call 941-624-2947. counties, sponsored by Department of Children and Families, meets cueing. Call Jennie at 494-2749 or Mary at 941-380-5336 for more information, call Joyce at 873-8219 or 494-3440. • The Arcadia Eagles, 150 S. Polk Ave., now offers Bingo from at 4 p.m. third Thursdays monthly at Lakewood Ranch Northern information. • DeSoto Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. third Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. Wednesday evenings. Trust Bank’s community room, 6320 Venture Drive, Lakewood • Sabbath service begins at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth El 3840 S. monthly at DeSoto Restaurant on S.R. 70, east of downtown • Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity-Big Book meets at 8 p.m. at Ranch. For information, call Kerri Gibson at 941-316-6129. Biscayne Dr., North Port. Kiddush will follow. Arcadia. For information, contact PIO officer Marge Rikcer, call Grace Lutheran Church, W. Oak St. (State Road 70). • Relaxation Yoga Class every Thursday, 5 p.m.-5:15 p.m., name KG4BWF. • Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion at Trinity Methodist registration and yoga tea; 5:15-6:15 p.m., yoga class. Held in the „ SUNDAY • Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries Support Group Church, 304 Oak Street. Health Dept,. conference room, 34 S. Baldwin Ave. Drop-in $7/class, • First Presbyterian Church, 213 W. Hickory, will present its meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. • “Art for Kids” is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the DeSoto 8-class package $40 ($5 per class). Bring your own mat. For more Annual Christmas Music Program at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 at the church. • Every Tuesday night, line dance class at the Palace Dance County Library’s children’s wing. This program, sponsored by the information, call Christine at 244-1925. No sessions on Dec. 19, 26. The concert is free and open to the public. It includes the adult choir, Hall (17N). Beginners welcome. $3 donation. For more info, call DeSoto County Arts and Humanities Council, is for elementary Next session Jan. 2. handbell choir, children’s choirs, children’s chime choir, and soloists Jennie Martin at 494-2749. school-aged children. • DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 N. in flute, baritone, organ and piano. Led by Music Director Genie • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, at 11 Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more information. Martin and Organist Charles Dirr. Nursery available. Refreshments a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully „ THURSDAY • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 and reception following in Pfrangle Hall. accepted. • Hour of Power Prayer time is held at noon at Freedom a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully • Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group meets at Grace Lutheran • DeSoto County Library holds story time at 3 p.m. Tuesdays Fellowship Christian Ministries, 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. accepted. Church, W. Oak St. (State Road 70) at 8 p.m. Sunday. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more • Friends of Arcadia Airport will hold their monthly Pancake • Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at 7 p.m. at St. information. Breakfast at the airport this Saturday beginning at 9am. All the Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St. „ MONDAY • The Peace River Woodcarvers meet from 9 a.m. to noon pancakes you can eat along with sausage, OJ & coffee all for only • Public workshop on homeless issues in Arcadia, 5 p.m. at St. every Tuesday, starting Nov. 12, at the Speer Center, U.S. $6. Door prize and 50/50. So come on out and enjoy breakfast „ FRIDAY Edmund’s Episcopal Church. Downtown merchants, the public, Highway 17 North, Arcadia. For information, contact Bill or Mary at the airport. • The Photography Group of DeSoto Arts and Humanities homeless individuals, anyone with an interest in this issue is Morse at 207-418-4687. • The DeSoto County Veterans Council meets the third Council meets the second Friday of each month 3:30 – 5 p.m. at encouraged to attend and participate. • Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at 8 p.m. at Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. For details, call Don the DeSoto Public Library. Free and open to the public. For more • The DeSoto Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will have a $6 sale St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St. Finkle at 494-1465. information contact Karen at [email protected]. in the McSwain Room from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Time to do some last • DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council monthly meetings are • Peace River Civil War Round Table meets at 1:30 p.m. second minute shopping in your hometown. Shop locally. „ WEDNESDAY held on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. For more Fridays monthly at the Emerald Pointe clubhouse, 25188 E. Marion • Toys for Tots will be distributed on Dec. 16, Dec. 18 and Dec. 20. • Hour of Power Prayer time is held at noon at Freedom information visit http://desotoartscouncil.org/index.html. Ave., Punta Gorda. Lunch available. For more information, call For more information, call Art Creations at 491-0202. Fellowship Christian Ministries, 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. • DeSoto County Homeless Coalition Mobile Pantry is on 941-575-4269 or 941-639-0782. • The DeSoto County Republican Executive Committee meets on • The DeSoto County Veterans Council meets the third the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Smith • Arcadia Quilt Club meets from 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Beef O’Brady’s. Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. For details, call Don Brown Gym starting at 9 a.m. until the food is gone. The only Palace Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, Arcadia. • The DeSoto County Fair Association meets at 7 p.m. third Finkle at 494-1465. requirement is to be a DeSoto County resident. Sponsored by the • DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council monthly meetings All Faiths Food bank of Sarasota. are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. • Community for Seniors meets from 12:30-1:30 p.m. For more information visit http://desotoartscouncil.org/index. every third Wednesday at TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care html. administration building on Arcadia Avenue. Open to anyone Home Owners Supply • DeSoto County Homeless Coalition Mobile Pantry is on the interested in being a new member. For more information, call HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER first and third Wednesday of each month at the Smith Brown Gym Lori Coker at 990-1340. starting at 9 a.m. until the food is gone. The only requirement is to • DeSoto County Traffic Safety Team meets at 1:30 p.m. third NEW STORE HOURS be a DeSoto County resident. Sponsored by the All Faiths Food bank Wednesdays monthly at the DeSoto County Commissioners Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 6pm of Sarasota. room, 201 E. Oak St., Arcadia. Sat. 8am - 4pm • The First Marine Division Association meets at 11:30 a.m. • Hearing Loss Association demonstrates amplified listening on the third Wednesday at Family Table Restaurant, 14132 devices from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. third Wednesdays monthly at

50457368 Sunday 9am - 3pm The helpful place. Tamiami Trail, North Port. Call Carl Jones, 941-493-1408 for more Charlotte County Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. information. For more information about HLA meetings, call 941-624-2947. 1 1109109 NN.. BBrevardrevard AAve.ve. 8 863-494-600063-494-6000 1 1121121 E.E. OakOak St.,St., Arcadia,Arcadia, FLFL • 863-494-4404863-494-4404 O OPENPEN 2424 HHOURSOURS • 7 DDAYSAYS A WWEEKEEK • CCARRYARRY OOUTUT AAVAILABLEVAILABLE $5.99 LUNCH SPECIALS • 11AM-4PM OVEN BAKED DINNERS 1 - Cup of Soup & 1/2 Sandwich (Tuna, Ham, Turkey) Fries, Onion Rings or Slaw 1 - Pot Roast and one side ...... $7.59 2 - Bistro Ham & Swiss Sandwich, Fries, Onion Rings or Slaw 2 - Lasagna, Salad or Soup and Garlic Toast $7.59 3 - Veggie Plate OR Fried okra, fried eggplant, cucumbers, tomato or onions / 3 - Homemade Turkey and Dressing with 2 sides, 1 4 - Turkey Rueben Sandwich. Fries, Onion Rings or Slaw 5 - Crispy Chicken Wrap. Fries, Onion Rings or Slaw Soup or Salad and Pie ...... $11.29 BREAKFAST SPECIALS • 10PM- 5AM 7 DAYS ILA WEEK HOLIDAY HOURS 1 - Clock Touchdown Breakfast - 2 eggs, 2 pancakes, 2 links, 2 bacon...... $4.99 Christmas Day Open 24 Hours 2 - 1/2 order Biscuits & Gravy w/coffee, tea or soda...... $4.99 Carry Out Available 3 - Country Fried Steak & Eggs - 2 eggs, potato or grits & toast or biscuit..$5.99 4 - Spanish or Ham-N-Cheese Omelet w/potato or grits $ toast or biscuit...$5.99 Call Ahead for Reservations 5 - Bagel-N-Cream Cheese, Fruit Cup w/coffee, tea or soda...... $4.99 for Large Parties IL 50457331 J . . . i The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 7 | Arcadian Family Album FAMILY ALBUM PHOTOS Send us a photo to celebrate a birth, birthday, engagement, wedding, anniversary, etc. The Arcadian will run it free. We must have it no later than noon on Monday. Bring your photo to the office or e-mail to [email protected]

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The Arcadia Literary AssistantA ssistant and Embroidery Club This program will train you to deliver personal care met on Dec. 6 at Mary to your patient in the hospital, nursing home, home Margaret’s Tea and health, or clinical setting, whether you choose to use Biscuit. Each December the club breaks away this training for your new career, or as a stepping from its traditional stone to a higher level of medical education. meeting of speakers and book reviews and uses Employment opportunities are expected to continue the opportunity to visit to rise in the future in order to respond to the needs with one another and share Christmas stories. PHOTOS PROVIDED of a growing population in DeSoto County. This year was no different Catherine Knoche and Edith Wildt share Christmas stories during as the members talked, A Allll cclasseslasses hhaveave llimitedimited eenrollmentnrollment the December meeting of the L & E Club.. AIlI cRawn have Hmft¢T emircHlmni tt laughed and enjoyed T some of the famous Mary 1 Margaret’s wonderful soups, sandwiches and unforgettable desserts. The L & E Club also uses the December meeting to reflect on those less fortunate and each member is requested to bring a wrapped children’s book to be given to Toys J for Tots and then distrib- uted to children in DeSoto County. The club began r /: '- = 71ffli i this tradition over 15 years C Classeslasses sstarttart JJanuaryanuary 66,, 22014014 ago and hopes to foster a During the monthly L & E meeting, Linda Hollingsworth and E Everyvery MMonday,onday, TTuesday,uesday, & ThursdayT hursday love of reading in children Adie Daly share a few laughs in front of the lovely Christmas by providing them with a tree at Mary Margaret’s Tea and Biscuit. 4 4:00:00 - 99:00PM:00PM book of their own. The next L & E meeting Vernon Peeples, local author of books relating • Current TABE test will be held in January at historian and former leg- to southwest Florida, will • Down Payment is required the home of Ann Ryals. islator as well as a noted be the guest speaker. at time of registration CT F ytP V PT O Family Service Center You can’t catch them if you don’t DIVISION OF CAREER AND ADULT EDUCATION know where they are! Check out the 310 West Whidden Street Fish Finder every Thursday, only in Arcadia, FL 34266 Phone (863) 993-1333 WaterLine, only in 9y p IA. desotoschools.com/fsc SUN FWC Fk F R 50457361 Arcadian | Page 8 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 Report: Man tried to stash drugs in cop car

The long arm of the law was reported- • Reginald Dean Washington, 40, of S. Monroe Ave., Arcadia. Charge: out- ly long enough to find drugs hidden in |POLICE BEAT FCCC, Arcadia. Charge: battery on of-county warrant. Bond: none. the back seat of a squad car. The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s staff of a sexual predator facility. Bond: • Peter Hernandez Delgado, 38, first According to an Arcadia office, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest none. block of Park Place, Arcadia. Charge: Police Department arrest leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the • Thomas Loyd Caraway Jr., 31, possession or use of drug equipment. report, an officer saw court system. 11000 block of State Road 31, Arcadia. Bond: $120. two men near a daycare Charges: two counts of unarmed • Gerardo Dorantes, 48, 1000 block property late Thursday Sarasota wreck burglary of an unoccupied dwelling. of Oliver St., Arcadia. Charge: battery. evening. When he asked Bond: $15,000. Bond: $750. them to empty their injures Arcadian woman • Dusty Lamar Chaney, 29, no • Kary Michelle Durrance, 36, 700 pockets, one of them, Sandra Lee Lyday, 52, of Arcadia was address, Arcadia. Charges: possession block of W. Whidden St., Arcadia. later identified as George GOLLOMAN seriously injured in a two-vehicle colli- of a controlled substance without a Charge: permitting unauthorized per- Kuame Golloman, 24, sion Wednesday morning in Sarasota. prescription, possession or use of drug son to drive. Released on recognizance. threw a baggie containing a white According to a report from the Florida equipment and driving while license is • Tanya Denise Goodwin, 31, 2400 substance and started to run. Highway Patrol, around 8 a.m. a Chevy suspended. Bond: $1,740. block of S.E. E&T Circle, Arcadia. The officer told him to stop or he Malibu driven by Jack Habashy, 35, • Omar Masterkeyla Hillman, 31, 4100 Charge: possession or use of drug would use his Taser. When the man of Sarasota, was eastbound on State block of S.W. Jasmine Ave., Arcadia. equipment. Bond: $120. tried to knock the Taser out of the Road 72 near Proctor Road. The Chevy Charges: possession or use of drug • Rebecca Dolores Morales, 24, 1600 officer’s hand, he used it and was able attempted to turn left, into the path of equipment and two counts of failure to block of S.E. First Ave., Arcadia. Charge: to restrain Golloman. When searched, a Ford pickup headed west on S.R. 72. support spouse or child. Bond: $4,120. battery. Released on recognizance. according to the report Golloman was The two vehicles collided, causing the • Ronald Duvone Mathis, 60, 1700 • Charles Franklin Scott, 56, 100 block found to have two baggies with a white driver of the truck, in which Lyday was block of S.W. Duke St., Arcadia. of Luther Ave., Arcadia. Charge: out-of- substance in a pocket. a passenger, to lose control. The pickup Charges: possession or use of drug county warrant. Bond: none. As he sat in the back seat of a deputy’s rotated and ended up in a ditch on the equipment and resisting an officer • Brooke Elaine Edwards, 20, Lake car, Golloman was reportedly “moving south shoulder of S.R. 72. without violence. Bond: $870. Placid. Charge: out-of-county warrant. around a lot” on his way to jail. After FHP reported that Lyday suffered • Angel Manuel Morales, 52, no Bond: none. the suspect was booked at the jail, the serious injuries and was taken to Blake address, Arcadia. Charge: disorderly • Michael Dean Merrell, 47, Lettuce deputy checked and reported finding Medical Center in Manatee County; the public intoxication. Bond: $120. Lake. Charges: possession of a con- a bag containing 13 small baggies of pickup driver had minor injuries. No • Tito Lorenzo Ramirez, 41, 1000 trolled substance without a prescrip- cocaine in the car’s back seat. one in the Chevy was injured, although block of S. Mills, Arcadia. Charge: tion and possession or use of drug Golloman, of the 900 block of Spring Habashy was cited for making left turn felony battery. Bond: none. equipment. Bond: $1,120. Ave., Arcadia, was charged with posses- into approaching traffic. • Pamela Lynn Reding,40, 2400 block • Ronnie Lee Redding, 41, Sarasota. sion of cocaine with intent to sell within of S.E. E&T Circle, Arcadia. Charges: Charge: trafficking in methamphet- 1,000 feet of a prohibited location with The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office possession or use of drug equipment, amine over 14 grams. Bond: none. intent to sell or deliver, possession or reported the following arrests: fleeing to elude police and driving use of drug equipment and resisting • Gabelo Luis Cifuentes, 22, 1200 while license is suspended or revoked. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s an officer with violence. Golloman was block of 3rd Ave., Arcadia. Charges: hit Bond: $1,240. Office reported the following arrests: released on $8,620 bond. and run where crash involved injury • Jennifer Ann Schlogel, 38, Lake • Junior Webster Bartell, 40, 200 block and driving without a valid license. Placid, Fla. Charges: three counts of of W. Myrtle Ave., Arcadia. Charge: out- obstruction of justice (tampering with a of-county warrant. Bond: none. $ Find great bargains in the $ Bond: $5,500. $ • Teenamarie Adara Salatino, 24, juror). Released on recognizance. • Charles Franklin Scott, 56, 100 block $ C LASSIFIEDS $ Punta Gorda. Charge: violation of • Michael Stephen Shaw, 24, 700 of Luther Ave., Arcadia. Charge: viola- $ Every day in the Charlotte Suns $ probation. Bond: none. block of N. Lee Ave., Arcadia. Charges: tion of probation. Bond: none. violation of probation. Bond: none. • Joshua Allen Pearce, 31, 2300 block • Selvin Junior Ventura, 20, of Tyler Road, Arcadia. Charge: fugitive Okeechobee. Charge: battery. Bond: from justice. Bond: none. $120. DiscovER • Bobby Lee Young Jr., 36, 800 block — Compiled by Susan E. Hoffman AN WORUD | ROADWATCH

U.S. Highway 17 from the Charlotte/ while Massachusetts Street is closed. DeSoto County line to SW Collins From SW Collins Street to the DeSoto/ Aift Street — Work continues to widen four Charlotte County line, motorists should miles of US 17 from two to four lanes. also expect daytime flagging operations Crews currently are converting original at side streets intersecting with the US 17 travel lanes to future southbound original US 17 lanes presently closed/ travel lanes through the entire length under construction. Flagging also will of the project. Workers are paving new occur where County Road 761 intersects lanes and installing retention ponds, with now closed US 17 travel lanes. The water lines, drain pipes, silt fences, work at Massachusetts Street and other sod and mulch. Weather permitting, streets will not affect traffic on the US Massachusetts Street will be closed for 17 lanes now open in both directions. paving and curb work at the point where Law enforcement is patrolling the it intersects with the now closed (future construction zone and speeding fines southbound) US 17 travel lanes from are doubled when workers are present. Jan. 2 through Jan. 11. Motorists should Project completion is expected early in use Kentucky Street as a detour route 2013. ' FIND A CAREERYOULL LOVE | COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEF Learn how to repair cars, design computer networks, serve in law enforcement , or be a professional hair stylist. South Florida Audubon bird count biologists, and other interested individ- State College's technical programs can prepare you for a career uals to study the long-term health and you'll love. You'll acquire valuable job skills through hands-on Peace River Audubon’s 2013 Christmas status of bird populations across North Bird Count will be on Dec. 14 and training in SFSC's state-of-the-art laboratories or real job settings America. It provides a picture of how . encompasses a 15-mile diameter circle, the continent’s bird populations have Many programs can be completed in a year or less. Find out more the center point being approximately changed in time and space. It informs at www.southflorida .edu/academic. downtown Punta Gorda. The circle is strategies to protect birds and their divided into about 12 areas, the furthest habitat - and helps identify environmen- south areas being Charlotte Harbor tal issues with implications for people as REGISTER NOW Environmental Center and Cecil B. Webb well. So come on out and help us count. 2014 SPRING TERM 2014 SUMMER TERM preserve. There are three water areas: the Each area is headed up by an individ- Register Nov. 22Jan. 5 Register Nov. 22-May 6 southern part of Charlotte Harbor in- ual who determines where their group Classes Begin Jan. 6 Classes Begin May 7 cluding the area around Alligator Creek; goes in their particular area, where and the northern part of the Harbor; and the VIEW THE SFSC SCHEDULES OF CLASSES: when they meet. In some cases they Peace River from the US 41 bridge. break up into smaller groups covering www.southflorida.edu. Beginning on Christmas Day 1900, particular areas, such as a golf course. ornithologist Frank Chapman, an Most groups start about 7 a.m. and go em" SOUTH Serving DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands Counties early officer in the then-budding until about noon. Some go out again Audubon Society, proposed a new later in the afternoon to count birds FLORIDA 453-6661 holiday tradition — a “Christmas Bird coming in for the evening. State College Desoto Campus : 993-1757

2967796 Census” — that would count birds on For information on how you can par- South Florida State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. the holidays rather than hunt them. The ticipate in the annual Christmas bird South Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate and baccalaureate degree . Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane , Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call data collected by observers over the past count, call Tony Licata at 941-505-9775, 404-679-4500 for questions aboutthe accreditation of South Florida State College. century allow researchers, conservation or email [email protected]. The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 9 | Arcadian

| OBITUARIES Clement E. Hutzel G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital for 20 years. She loved animals, dancing, family DeSoto Clement E. Hutzel, 94, of Arcadia, Fla., DeSoto and, especially, her grandchildren. Lillian passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. was of the Baptist faith. He was born Aug. 28, 1919, in Deer Park, She is survived by her son, Johnny E. Ohio, to Joseph and Ida Speller (Robin) Hawkins of Arcadia; daughters, I Church Hutzel, the last living of eight Cynthia E. (John) Drymon of Arcadia, siblings. Sandra L. (Pat Buzzard) Lawson of Arcadia, Clement joined the U.S. and Cheryl R. Hawkins of Bradenton, Fla.; 1 Army and served as a Medic eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchil- Directory in the South Pacific, including the dren; and one great-great-grandchild. Philippines, during World War II. During Lillian was preceded in death by her his Tour of Duty, he received four Bronze husband, James Ray Hawkins Sr.; and sons, ... And Make Your Choice from our Stars, a Combat Medical Badge, a Victory James Ray Hawkins Jr. and Randy Hawkins. Church Directory

Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, A private graveside 50457357 the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the service will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, American Theater Ribbon. His service to at Joshua Creek Cemetery. Online condo- the people of the South Pacific spanned lences can be made at www.pongerkays- Arcadia Church See Your decades and blessed him with many grady.com. of the Brethren, Church in this spot friends along the way. After his service Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady est. 1915 Celebrative Worship to our country, he returned to Ohio and Funeral Home. Serving God.... Challenging Bible Study For Only $ $7.507.50 became a Dairy Farmer (Hutzel’s Farms) Peacefully, Simply, Together Connection With People a week! and Breeder of Jersey Cattle for 49 years. Mary Elizabeth Adams Worship 11 a.m. Sunday: Life Groups - 9:30 AM Clement was a member of the VFW, the Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 AM Call Tami at Knights of Columbus, the American Mary Elizabeth Adams, 87, passed away Evening Small Groups - 5:30 PM Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in Avon Park, FL. 25 N. Mills Avenue Wednesday Activities - 6:00 PM Legion and the American Jersey Cattle Arcadia, Florida 49474 494-760094-760©0 Club. When he found time, he enjoyed Mrs. Adams was born in Blountstown, Rev. Joseph Longenecker Sr. 863-494-4345 for more details. golfing. FL on Nov. 24, 1926 and was a longtime “Come worship Christ with us” www.cbcarcadia.org Clement is survived by his beloved wife resident of Fort Meade before moving to of 40 years, Fern Logan Hutzel; sisters- Arcadia in 1970. She was a homemaker, in-law, Betty Hutzel and Patricia Hutzel, raising 10 children, and a citrus fruit First Baptist both of Ohio; and numerous nieces and sectionizer, working for Donald Duck in See your Church Elizabeth M.B. Church Church of Arcadia nephews. Lake Wales and Ben Hill Griffin. She was 1006 N. Brevard Ave. a member of the Gardner Baptist Church in our “A Place of Worship” A visitation was held and the Rosary 101 S. Orange Ave. Loving God, Connecting with recited Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at Ponger- in Gardner, FL, and a former longtime Directory for People, Expanding His Kingdom Kays-Grady Funeral Home. The Funeral member of Lake Buffum Baptist Church of 9:30am Sunday School Fort Meade. 9:30 - Sunday School Mass was held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at only $7.50 11:00am Church Worship 10:45 - Morning Worship St. Paul’s Catholic Church, with Father Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by Wednesday 7:00pm Bible Study 6:00 - Evening Worship Vincent Clemente officiating. Burial her husband, Lawrence O. Adams; sons, weekly Wednesdays 6:00 AWANA & YOUTH followed at Joshua Creek Cemetery. John Adams and Richard Adams, daughter, 993-4212 Marilyn Turner; daughter-in-law, Frances In lieu of flowers, donations in 494-2434 elizabethmissionarybaptistchurch.org 863-494-3622 Clement’s name may be made to either: Adams, and brother, George Robert www.firstbaptistarcadia.com Typhoon Fund, c/o Diocese of Venice, Senterfitt. 1000 Pinebrook Road, Venice, FL 34285; She is survived by her sons, Spencer FIRST Mt. Ephraim FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP or to St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N. Adams, Fort Meade; Edward (Delta) Adams and wife Delta, Arcadia; Deleon PRESBYTERIAN Baptist Church CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325. Online 2865 SW Co. Rd 661 “Where the Holy Spirit Reigns Freely” condolences can be made at www. (Mary Rose) Adams, Phillipines; Lawrence CHURCH Expository Preaching pongerkaysgrady.com. A. Adams, Rayford, FL; daughters, Zelda 209 W est Hickory Street Worship Center located at: Sunday Prayer Time 9:20am 1528 NE Turner Ave. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays- (Peck) Harrell, Zolfo Springs; Virginia Mission: Grady Funeral Home, Arcadia. (Milton) Cochran, Bowling Green; Sunday School/Bible Study 9:45am 863-244-2933 Carolyn (Brian) Long, Melbourne, FL; “Take Jesus with you Morning Worship 11:00am Evening Worship 6:00pm SERVICE TIMES Linda (Buck) Quinn, Bartow; 22 grand- wherever you go” Sunday Bible Study @ 10:00am Thomas Newport Sr. Wed. Fellowship Meal 5:45pm Sunday Worship Service @ 11:00am children, 53 great-grandchildren and 12 Worship: Prayer Meeting 6:30pm Monday Woman at Worship @ 6:15pm great-great-grandchildren. 9:45am Sunday School West on SR 70, left on SR 72, 2nd/4th Tuesday Support Group @ 6pm Thomas Newport Sr, 88, of Lake Suzy, Wednesday Bible Study @ 6:00pm Fla., and formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., Visitation was held Wednesday, Dec. 11:00am Traditional Worship left on CR 661, 3.5 miles on right Thursday Choir Rehearsal @ 6:00pm passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at his 11, 2013 at the Hancock Funeral Home Casual, Family Oriented Office Phone: (863) 494-0307 Rev. Dr. Sharon T. Goodman, Pastor home. Chapel. Funeral services followed with Rev. He was born Aug. 29, Joe Parrish officiating. Interment followed Fort Ogden Grace Lutheran 1925, in Bloomfield, N.J., in Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Meade. See Your Condolences may be sent to the family at United Methodist Church Church the son of Walter and Mary 6923 SW River St. Church in this spot Newport. www.hancockfh.com. Arrangements are by 1004 W. Oak Street Thomas formerly resided Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade. 863.494.3881 For Only $ $7.507/ .o)J®50 494-7008 in the Blairstown, N.J., Sunday - Worship 10:00am a week! (Children’s Church Provided) Pastor David E. Nabinger area. He served proudly Annie Joyce Campbell Saturday Prayer Service in the U.S. Navy during Bible Study 5pm Call Tami at Annie Joyce Campbell departed from this Starting at 4PM World War II. Thomas retired Mondays - A.A. & Al-Anon life Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, 494 494-7600494-76©©00 Sunday School 8:45 AM from Hoffmann-LaRoche in Starting at 7:30pm 2013, for a more peaceful life with the Lord. Belvidere, N.J., after 18 years Wednesdays - Youth Ministries for more details. Sunday Worship 10 AM She was the youngest of of service as a Safety specialist. K-12 5:30 - 7:30pm All Welcome! eight children. Prior to that he was a dairy farmer. Annie is survived by her He is survived by his loving wife of loving son, Tecoy (Cateshia) NEW HOPE North 65 years, Helen Pat; daughter, Virginia Campbell; grandchildren, (Raymond) Davis of Blairstown; son, CHRISTIAN Hillsborough Akenaton Polk, Tecoya Thomas (Joyce) Newport Jr. of Hardwick, CHURCH Arcadia, Florida Campbell and Tecoy N.J.; brother, Robert Newport of Toms Evangelist D.W. Jackson Baptist Church Campbell Jr.; devoted friend, 5104 NW Oak Hill Ave. River, N.J.; five grandchildren; and seven (253 N. Hillsborough Ave.) Don Vanderpool; sisters and 3877 Highway 70W great-grandchildren. Thomas was pre- Pastor Ellis Cross 863-494-6224 brothers, Betty (John) Campbell, Walter (1 mile west of Hwy 72) ceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth 863-494-3455 Pastor Dr. Howell Upchurch Lomax (Charlene) Campbell Jr. of Perry, Buckenmyer; and his parents. 863-558-0982 Worship 11:00 AM Sunday School 9:30 am Fla., Henry Earl Campbell of Orlando, Services were held Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, Principal Worship Sunday Worship 10:45 am Fla., Gloria Campbell (Marvin) Slaughter Evening Worship 6:00pm and 6:00 pm at San Antonio Catholic Church. In lieu Sunday Evening: 5:30 P.M. of Orlando, Gene (Rutha) Campbell of Wednesday 6:30pm Wednesday 6:30 pm for Prayer of flowers, donations can be made to San Orlando, and Sara Green of Orlando; and Wednesday Evening: 5:30pm Thursday Youth Group 6pm Group, Youth & Children Antonio Catholic Church, St. Vincent de many sorrowing nieces, nephews, cousins Paul Society, 24445 Rampart Blvd., Port and other relatives and friends. Charlotte, FL 33980; or the American PINE LEVEL Trinity United Visitation was held Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, St. Edmund’s Cancer Society, 922 Tamiami Trail, Unit C-2, Methodist Church at Hickson Funeral Home in Arcadia. The UNITED METHODIST Port Charlotte, FL 33953. Episcopal Church “To know Christ and funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 7, CHRIST CENTERED, CHRIST LED. to make Him know n” Arrangements were made in Port 9596 Pine Level St., Arcadia 327 W. Hickory Street 2013, at House of God Church, 200 S. 304 W. Oak Street • 494-2543 Charlotte, Fla. 863- 494-0044 Alabama Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266. Burial will (70 W at Manatee) Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School 10 AM Starting at 9:30 am be at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Arcadia. 863-494-0485 Sunday School 10:45 am Lillian B. Hawkins Arrangements are by Hickson Funeral Morning Worship 11 AM Children’s Church 11 AM www.EpiscopalArcadiaFL.com Sun. 4:30 p.m. UMYF Lillian B. Hawkins, 81, of Arcadia, Fla., Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia. Wednesday Adult, Youth & Wed. 6:30 pm Bible Study HOLY EUCHARIST Nursery Available passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 6, Children’s Programs 7 PM Pastor Jim Wade 2013, at home, with her family by her side. Ruth E. Schweizer Nursery Always Available Sunday 8 & 10 am View Service at: She was born in Winston, Ga., and www.pinelevelumc.com Misa en espanol Dom 6pm trinityarcadia.com moved to DeSoto County, Fla., in 1976 from Ruth E. Schweizer of Arcadia, Fla., Sarasota, Fla. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Lillian worked as a CNA for the former Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady May the Lord fill your heart with love. Funeral Home, Arcadia. Arcadian | Page 10 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 Lost and Found at Christmas n her book, “Who Am I?” Marjo- the power of God’s love revealed in rie Holmes leads her readers in a Bethlehem’s stable, Marjorie Holmes Take Some Time I prayer for all who get lost at Christ- wrote: “Reach out your arms to us, Cheryl Campbell Powell mas. And who are these lost ones? bring us back into the warm shelter Holmes identifies them as children lost of the stable. Let us gaze upon the mir- Take some time from all the bustle of the season in stores, adults lost in the confusion acle of the manger. Let us become one From the rushing crowds of people everywhere; of crowded parties and crowded lives Roger Campbell with it, drawing new hope from it, and Find a quiet room and close the door behind you; controlled by drugs, drink, sex and a sense of new worth so that we know Take a moment … meet your Savior there. mistaken goals. we are all very dear to You, so that we Take some time to read again the Gospel stories; She includes husbands and wives are less likely to stray.” Start in Matthew, move to Mark and Luke and John; advisors consulted the Scriptures and lost to each other through habit and Some, however, think they’ve lost Read the truth about the life and love of Jesus, told them the king they sought was neglect and misunderstanding; sons Christmas, itself, in the celebration. The only One to rest your faith upon. to be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). and daughters lost to their parents and Perhaps you’re one of them. If so, in Take some time … and treasure what you find there; Following this good advice, they found those who are lost in prisons and at order to help you find what you’ve Let the wonder of Christ’s birth embrace your soul; their way again and soon they were sea. lost, I submit the poem at right by our Meditate upon the Gift God chose to give you, worshiping and presenting their trea- Christmas has a lot to do with losing daughter, Cheryl, one of my favorite In sending Jesus Christ to make you whole. sures of gold, frankincense and myrrh and finding. writers of rhyme. Take some time … or the season will o’erwhelm you. to the one they had traveled far to find. The wise men, who traveled from Just let go of all your worries, all your care. Many have lost their way in life and the east bringing gifts to the newborn — Roger Campbell is an author, Find that quiet room and close the door behind you. then found their way home through king, lost their way when they stopped broadcaster and columnist who was a Take the time … your Savior’s waiting there. following the star and ended up at faith in the one born in Bethlehem pastor for 22 years. He can be reached at the palace of Herod. There, the king’s that first Christmas. Recognizing [email protected]. Arcadia Lit Club explores 100-year history By CHERIE HOLLINGSWORTH everyone. Shannon Fusco read the quote She shared books of fashions with the ArcAdiA Lit. cLub for the day. Gratitude was expressed to members and everyone enjoyed the the hostesses for exceptional offerings pictures of styles through the years. The Arcadia Literary Club enjoyed a and hospitality. Birthday greetings were Beau Carson and Bonnie Malloy were wonderful meeting on Nov. 13. Shannon extended to members Sally Aldrich and dressed in full early ’20s attire including Fusco hosted the members at her Shannon Fusco who celebrated birth- feathered head bands, jewelry, gloves, charming home in northwest Arcadia. days in November. A get-well card was and string handbags. Greeting the members were co-hostess- by signed for Muriel Hall wishing her a The highlighted charter member es Ann Pepper and Beau Carson. speedy recovery. for November was Laura Virginia The hostesses served a wonderful The roll call, approval of minutes Mitchell,1854-1930. Heidi said Laura array of delectable refreshments includ- and treasurer’s report were read and was married to Charles Henry; they had ing pumpkin cheese pie and a favored approved. Donations were taken for four children and lived on Whidden PHOTO PROVIDED apple delight. The serving area was the annual Thanksgiving program. The Street. She was a teacher; she played Beau Carson and Bonnie Malloy dressed in fash- adorned with seasonal fall settings. club decided to donate offerings to piano and was a member of Trinity ions of the Roaring ‘20s as the Arcadia Literary President Laura Amendola called the Trinity Methodist lunch program. Methodist Church. Club celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. the meeting to order and welcomed Ann Pepper, chairperson for the 100th Members were invited to the home of year anniversary program, led a dis- Jamie Kirschner for the Dec. 11 meeting cussion on invitations, decorations and when Shirley Cullom and Kathy Cullom- refreshments. Crouse will present the program. ga QXMOW,9 The members agreed to help with the Ladies present were: Sally Aldrich, GAPPM Maryary DDidid wamYYouou &e0KKnow? now? Holiday Tour of Homes by decorating Laura Amendola, Susan Barnes, Marcia Y and serving as hostesses on Dec. 14 for Brown, Beau Carson, Shirley Cullom, C ChristmasWpishpristma,tma&s C-MMusical aausioaLcal ppresentedxeaentedresented 4bbyyy a home on the program. Kathy Cullom-Crouse, Heidi de Jong, , In keeping with this year’s theme, Shannon Fusco, Cherie Hollingsworth, C First ' FiPstrst BBaptistOaaAt4tptist CAArcadia wrooadircadia WWorshipwoodorshiAi p CChoirWahoiitr “Reflecting On Our Heritage — 100th Tara Welles-Jones, Bonnie Molloy, Ann " Anniversary,” Heidi de Jong presented Pepper, Raye Southwell, Janie Watson the program on the history of clothing. and Theresa Wheeler. KONING TO SPEAK AT HERITAGE BAPTIST Veteran missionary Otto Koning, author of “The Pineapple Story,” will speak at Heritage Baptist Church at 6 p.m. on Dec. 15. He shares humorous and inspirational messages, beginning with lessons he learned from a pineapple garden. The church is at 27 N. Polk Ave. across from the Post Office. Gallimore promoted to Arcadian publisher

Staff RepoRt Rodeo Association board. “Joe’s passion is to market DeSoto Joe Gallimore has been promoted and Arcadia outside the county to bring to Publisher of the Arcadian effective more folks to visit the Wednesday. community he loves,” said “Joe exemplifies the type of commu- Dunn-Rankin. nity passion we are looking for in our Gallimore began his publishers,” said David Dunn-Rankin, career at the Arcadian president of Sun Coast Media Group. delivering and selling sub- “Joe has been involved at every level scriptions to the newspaper in DeSoto from a coach of Little League in 1998 and quickly became team in the DeSoto Youth Athletic GALLIMORE circulation manager in Association for five years (including a DeSoto. In 1999 he was year as President of DCYAA), to serving promoted to General Manager of the as color commentator and play-by- Arcadian. He served Sun Coast Media in play radio announcer for DeSoto High other roles from 2003 to 2006 as facilitator Varsity Bulldogs football games for 12 of the company’s continuous improve- seasons,” Dunn-Rankin said. ment program and overall circulation Gallimore is a founding board director for the daily newspaper. He member of the DeSoto County Mural rejoined the Arcadian team in 2006. c-F Friday, raidar,y, gooomDDecemberecem4,ber 113thM3tAh 7 PP.M.9O..Go.M. Society, a member of the Rotary Club Sun founder and chairman Derek and the DeSoto Toastmasters Club. Dunn-Rankin said, “ We are pleased to C-99 Sunday,S"ndund ay, goosm.JexDDecemberecember 115th15t45th 110:4510:850:45 CAA.M. .CHIC.M. He’s served on the Turner Center Ag have Joe join our team of committed Fest committee, the DeSoto Arts and publishers who put their community 1 10061006'006 Q4"NN...* BBrevardosuaodrevard CAAve. us.ve. CAArcadia 1poadiarcadia CFFL L 334266382664266 Humanities Council board, the DeSoto first when it comes to covering the news, 8 863-494-3622863-898-63-494-362,83622 Memorial Hospital Foundation and as promoting local business and communi- 50457244 an associate member of the Arcadia ty well-being.” The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 11 | Arcadian School board treated to Christmas chorus

ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY STEVE BAUER Memorial Elementary Principal Dale Wolgast led the school’s chorus as they sang two Christmas songs to Superintendent Dr. Karyn Gary and school board members prior to Tuesday’s meeting.

DeSoto County High School Music/Chorus Director Byron Jones and members of the chorus entertained school board members with two beautiful a cappella Christmas songs. The full chorus will be holding its Christmas concert Dec. 19 at the high school.

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We extend special recognition to the following individuals and businesses PARADE whose contributions helped make this holiday tradition so successful: Kay ,d / A FROM PAGE 1 r c Reed for once again emceeing the pa- rade and making it so entertaining and ! Parade Winners: fun; George Lempenau and Peace River !.! J: ' Lighting: First — Julie’s Need & Thread, Campground for the use of the judges’ ! Second — Peace River Campgrounds trailer; The City of Arcadia for their help Theme: First — Habitat for Humanity, with closing the streets; DeSoto Public Second -— Imagination Station Safety for the use of the firetrucks; Religious: First — First Baptist Church, Sheriff Wise and Marshal Anderson Second — Calvary Baptist Church for their presence and assistance with Best Overall: Summer Day Spa traffic control; the judges for both the parade and Christmas Card Lane; the Christmas Card Lane Winners: parade chairperson, Angie Wilson, and Best Theme: First – Nocatee Elementary of course … Santa Claus!

School; Second – Desoto Correctional To all who took part, whether creat- i Institute ing a card for our community, riding L Most Unique: First – Desoto Arts and on a float, walking, riding a golf cart or 1 1II :" Kay Tisdale Reed serves as emcee for the 1APe r!i$ - I annual Christmas parade down West Oak Humanities Council; Second – First horse, or as a spectator, we thank you ::: . . . . Street, giving color commentary on all the State Bank on behalf of the Chamber for a success- A ' , Best Religious: First – Desoto County ful kickoff to DeSoto’s holiday season. entrants. Schools; Second – Pine Level United Merry Christmas to all from the Methodist Church DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce! - - - , 4! . t 44 Sofia Garcia tells Santa what she wants for Christmas. Santa took time to talk to all the children who wanted to see him at the Chamber of Commerce building, following the Christmas parade. Pine Level United Methodist Church won best card with a religious theme. -. I w. + : I ,, `

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ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY JOHN BLACK, [email protected] Isaiah Santilli, Dylan Santilli, DJ Walker, Preston Barringer, Joshua Shelfer, Jayden Twohig, Mason Albritton, Layla Albritton and Kaylen Barringer made special Santa ears for the Christmas parade. ! Vince Sica, CEO of DeSoto Memorial Hospital, waves : '"U Jh(Ll __to spectators_ as he walks along West Oak Street. ; . . . . ; . . . r d / X l The Arcadia Dance Academy float is beautifully lit and their dancers all smiles along the parade route.

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Owners and staff of Mary Margaret’s Tea & Biscuit brought an old-fashioned touch to West Oak Street in their Victorian finery, followed by a vintage automobile.t'r Leon Wesley settles down to watch the lights of the annual Christmas parade through the eyes of youngsters. An acrobatic juggler towers over the crowds as he walks along the parade route. Needless to say, he was a big hit with the kids. n' r . + !1r r f sr C" . . ; .; . . ! +> - - L: ' ' r \ - :.;------. r ... . 1_ 4pf { 1! . I ' rr , I I 4 V . v :T' l 1 i ' ' I p 4" ., I . . 1I . , " . w :w __ :! ::'

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ashley Coone and President For some reason, Scooter looks less than Michelle Fields and Michala Durrance hand out sweet treats for the Penny Kurtz lead off the annual Arcadia Christmas Parade riding in a thrilled to be wearing a jaunty Santa hat as he Links2Success members parade along West Oak Street. children from First State Bank’s parade float. Mustang convertible. rides along the parade route. DeSoto EXTRA SPORTSThe Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Arcadian | Page 14 Bulldogs notch first win of season By STEVE KNAPP ArcAdiAn SportS director

“They made this game way too hard.” That was DeSoto County varsity basket- ball coach Richard Koonce’s opinion of his team’s first win of the season, as the Bulldogs came back to beat Hardee 63-54 behind Kari Williams’ 23 points and Tony Lee’s 15. Williams was the key all night as the big senior kept bringing the Bulldogs back into the game. It was Williams’ ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY STEVE KNAPP, seven first-quarter points that allowed [email protected] the Bulldogs to hang on to a slim DeSoto County’s Quay Fudge gets out of 17-15 lead. The Bulldogs committed 11 Bulldog senior Kari Williams gets over the Hardee defense and scores two of his seven first- position on this shot that went through the turnovers in that opening quarter after quarter points. Williams led the team with 23 points in the 63-54 victory. net. The Bulldogs beat Hardee 63-54 in a Dec. 6 jumping out to a 10-3 lead. home game. The Wildcats tied the game for the first time at 22 with 4:27 left in the first half. Just a minute later they had to take a six-point lead at 34-28 at the lead and his three-point shot from way their first lead of the game at 25-24. It break. downtown gave DeSoto County an was Williams who scored the next four eight-point lead at 54-46. points to put the Bulldogs back into the Late game heroics Lee put the icing on the cake when lead before Hardee went on a 9-0 run he hit two free throws and stole an- Williams scored six of the first eight other Wildcat pass. His layup gave the Bulldog points in the third quarter. Bulldogs their 63-54 first win. His basket gave the Bulldogs the lead at the 3:13 mark. Quay Fudge’s basket Basketball 101 gave the Bulldogs a three point lead at 40-37, but Hardee came back with In the locker room after the game First Christian Church five points to retake the lead. Dequan Koonce told his team, “When we do Bowers-Richardson tied the game at what we’re supposed to do, we’re a of Arcadia 42 and Lee stole the ball and gave the pretty good team. When we don’t then 17 Bulldogs a one-point lead into the final we are a terrible team. We played 1eight minutes. together at times and sometimes we Williams scored the first field goal were individuals. We can’t have that. in the final quarter and then Lee took Sponsoring over. A Lee steal led to a five-point WIN | 24 T Thomashomas JV boys defeat Hardee By STEVE KNAPP 70-41 win over Hardee players were Nirion ArcAdiAn SportS director brings the Bulldogs up Washington with 12, to 1-2 on this young followed by 11 by Caleb SheltonShelton The DeSoto County season. Blackwood and Jordan boys’ junior varsity Twelve of the 14 play- Lawson. basketball team shared ers on the roster scored The biggest cheer the wealth and played at least a point, with four however, came from strong defense to notch players reaching double the players when a free Music Ministries their first win of the sea- figures. Led by Lanaija throw by Earl Grace in son after dropping their Nesmith with 13 points, the final seconds of the first two games. The the other double-figure game put the Bulldogs DecemberDecember 29,29, 20132013 up to the 70-point mark. Head Coach Darby Ellis said, “We were s ataitt 5:30pm550:0 3010pP)m supposed to win this game. We played better defense. It wasn’t that we stopped them from ComeCome One,One, scoring, it was that we dome one, were in the right posi- tions at the right times ComeCome All!All! in our defense.” Come All! Nesmith has a 13-point average this HearHear GreatGreat season after scoring 12 Hear Great and 14 in the first two games. “I feel good that we got our first win. I CountryCountry MusicMusicsic just try my hardest to help my team to win ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, the game,” he said. “We [email protected] 34 El Verano Ave., Arcadia still need to work on our (off N. Mills Ave.) The Bulldogs’ Jordan Lawson scores in the first period of DeSoto defense and layups.” 50457366 County’s 70-41 win over the Hardee Wildcats. Lawson finished the game with 11 points. JV | 24 The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 15 | Arcadian Sarasota dominates varsity girls By STEVE KNAPP equally as well as the others. ArcAdiAn SportS director The Bulldogs don’t have anywhere near that kind of The Sarasota Sailors depth on the team. basketball team had a perfect Sarasota looked like a team season riding along with a with an 8-1 record. They 7-0 record. Then they lost to passed the ball crisply and Southeast. Two days later the quickly. They got the ball DeSoto County basketball down the court one time for team took the brunt of the a score on four fast passes Sailors’ anger in a 65-31 loss. without the ball even touch- The gym was unusually ing the court! They handled cold as many fans wore the ball much better than the jackets while watching the Bulldogs did and they found game. Even the referees joked an open player under the they might wear their jackets basket many times for an easy during the game . two points off the glass. By STEVE KNAPP The low temps might have The Sailors kept an extra ArcAdiAn SportS director explained the cold shooting body on Tishonna Riley and for the Bulldogs, as they never held her to just two first-half led in the game. It could have points. Meanwhile, Ladeja DeSoto County been that they hadn’t played Dennis put up seven points ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] High School since their win over Avon and Victavia Blandin added DeSoto County’s Victavia Blandin gets fouled in the 65-31 loss at Sarasota. • The varsity boys basketball team Park seven days earlier while another five in the first half. went 1-1 last week by beating Hardee the Sailors were fresh off a Shanita Nurse had three and where our effort was tonight. energy than we did tonight. but losing to Sebring. Kari Williams tournament. It’s so important Mariah Noble picked up the This was a bad game tonight,” We have to work on keeping scored 31 against the Blue Streaks, to have at least one practice last of the 18 points in the said Bulldogs coach Joe Davis. our heads up. When we get which was more than half of the before starting back up after half. Dennis led the team with down we look like we just team’s total. a long break, but the Monday The game got out of hand 11 points and Riley was able don’t care anymore. We can • The junior varsity boys’ basketball game didn’t allow any time and the running clock was to get a few more shots in the always come back.” team followed the varsity’s footsteps, for that. put into motion with just over second half to end with nine “I just don’t know what hap- losing to Sebring and beating the Truth be told, however, the two minutes left in the game. points. Blandin added seven pened to us. We just played a Wildcats. Sailors just have a better team “They only had seven play- to go along with the first-half bad game,” Nurse said. “They • The varsity girls’ basketball team than the Bulldogs. They only ers and we were supposed totals of Noble and Nurse. did what we were supposed to lost to Sarasota 65-31 and Sebring dressed seven players and to run them to death but Blandin said, “It seemed do. It really is embarrassing to any one of them could play they did it to us. I don’t know like that team just had more get beat like that.” ROUNDUP | 22

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The DeSoto County junior varsity girls’ basketball team traveled to Sarasota Dec. 2 to play the Sarasota Sailors. The Bulldogs hadn’t been in the gym for a lip week because of the Thanksgiving break and it showed as Sarasota coasted to an easy 48-22 win. The Sailors have a 5-1 record and First Presbyterian Church dominated from the first whistle. They had a tough press defense that rattled 213 W. Hickory the Bulldogs players and created several turnovers throughout the game. Christmas Music Worship Service The first Bulldog shot came from Lexi Sunday, December 15th • 5:00 P.M. Williams with 1:33 left in the opening period. Williams scored the only points of Everyone Welcome F Free!r the quarter 33 seconds later to keep the ee! Bulldogs from being shut out the entire period. ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY STEVE KNAPP, Entering the second quarter with a [email protected] 17-2 lead, the Sailors put the game away Shaderra Daily hustles after a rebound in GIRLS | 22 DeSoto County’s 48-22 loss to Sarasota.

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These three-month-old Chihuahua/pug mix sisters This mom was brought in with her six-month-old are very sweet and easygoing. Could you see them male kitten. They are both manx cats, which in someone’s stockings on Christmas morning? ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, have natural bob tails. This unique pair are ready This beautiful tiger-srtiped, unspayed female [email protected] for their new holiday home today! Siamese/ragdoll mix not only has gorgeous blue eyes but very unusual markings on her Latte, a Tonkinese cat, has striking blue eyes and coat. The gray stripes are tinged with a bit of beautiful dark markings on her cream-colored coat. caramel coloring.

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ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, [email protected] Dozens of motorcycle riders, including the Blue Knights, rode from Punta Gorda to DeSoto County to deliver donated gifts for the Toys for Tots campaign. Inset: An estimated 60 to 70 motorcycles thundered into Arcadia Saturday morning to deliver donated toys for the annual Toys for Tots drive. Bikers with toys roar into town By SUSAN E. HOFFMAN more toys came in a trailer to the Bob Grinis, Bev Grinis, Holly Layport, McKayla Moe. ArcAdiAn Editor collection area in the former Arcadia Melissa Moe, Dan Moe, Haleigh For more information on the Toys Police Department offices. There the Layport, Aaron Layport, Tyler Bost, for Tots drive or to make a donation, Dozens of motorcycle riders thun- toys are being sorted by gender and Nancy Moe, Sue Leversee Grossman, call Grinis at 863-558-2415. Donation dered into downtown Arcadia Saturday age. Billie Jo Goings, Daniel Goings, Pat boxes have also been set up at several morning, bringing with them teddy Families including around 1,700 Stanford, Bridgett Whidden and area stores. bears, games and dolls for Toys for children — a few hundred more than Tots. last year — have already signed up Members of the Blue Knights — to receive toys. Organizer Bob Grinis motorcycle aficionados who are hopes there will be enough toys for retired from law enforcement — along everyone, and notes Saturday’s dona- A with other groups made the annual tions from the Charlotte County bikers run from Charlotte County up U.S. will help significantly. AdministrativeAdministrative w Highway 17 North into Arcadia. Their In DeSoto County, a small army of purpose was to bring toys to children volunteers helped receive and sort in need in DeSoto County. toys on Saturday, and continue work- Office fOfice Several of them brought along toys ing through the distribution, which strapped to their motorcycles, while begins next week. Volunteers include SpecialistpSecF,i aArlist C Classlass r C Classeslasses wwillill bbeginegin JanuaryJanuary 6,6, 20142014 andand rrunun Monday-FridayMonday-Friday 8:00am:800am --2:30pm2:30pm its, • Current TABE test required • Down Payment due at registration • Course concentrates on Technology and Business Software Applications Some of the riders bring toys strapped to their • •MMicrosofticrosoft OOfficeffice SSuiteuite bikes, while others are hauled in a trailer to 00 Some of the Blue Knights (a group of motorcycle deliver gifts to Arcadia’s Toys for Tots campaign • •FFrontront DDeskesk SSpecialistpecialist enthusiasts who are retired from law enforce- Saturday. Several groups of motorcycle • •AssistantAssistant DigitalDigital ment) had some fuzzy passengers on their bikes riders donate their time and toys to brighten for the ride from Punta Gorda to Arcadia. Christmas for area girls and boys. PProductionroduction DDesigneresigner • •AAdministrativedministrative AAssistantssistant After riders arrived in Arcadia, they ClassClass sizesize isis limitedlimited toto 1100 dropped off their toys at studentsstudents ssoo ccallall nnow!ow! the old Arcadia Police Depart- P ct F O ment where yt FS p T Family Service Center volunteers on are sorting DIVISION OF CAREER AND ADULT EDUCATION

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Pick and some cool weather, you can grow have noticed once the heads are mature every few days, using a knife to slice off sprouts in Florida. small cabbage buds begin to form in the bud and the leaf below. Removing Good varieties of sprouts for Florida the leaf axils. Brussels sprouts develop the leaves encourages continued are Jade Cross hybrid and Long Island in the same way on elongated stems upward growth. By mid March growth Improved. Try Early White Vienna or that may reach 3 ft. tall. This vegetable begins to slow. Go ahead and lop off the Early Purple Vienna kohlrabi. requires a long cool growing period, central bud. All energy will be directed Started plants of both are usually 100 to 120 days. to the small buds already formed—and not available. That’s OK, because both Over the Garden Gate At first plants may not want to stand they’ll mature at the same time. are easy to start and actually do better upright—but eventually they will, and Kohlrabi is not as demanding of cool when started from seed directly in the Al & Karen Smoke usually don’t require staking. Brussels temperatures, and may reach harvest garden. If plants are allowed to grow sprouts are heavy feeders; every 2-3 size in 50 to 60 days. The name comes too long in cell packs they tend to [email protected] weeks scatter two tablespoons of fer- from the German words for cabbage become root bound and then fail to tilizer around the base of the plant and and turnip, kohlrabi has a sweet nutty send out the broad mat of fine shallow fungicide to prevent seedling diseases. water in. Avoid disturbing the shallow flavor. The edible part is an enlarged roots they’ll need to sustain growth. Brussels sprouts need plenty of space. roots. Once the plant begins to develop stem just above the soil line. Leaves Brussels sprouts require full sun; Plant two or three seeds in groups a strong upright stalk, break off the grow out from the stem in a concentric kohlrabi will manage with a half day or about a foot apart. When plants have lowermost five or six leaves. This seems pattern giving it an odd appearance. more of sunlight. Both favor a pH close two true leaves, snip off the weakest to send a message to the plant to start Harvest kohlrabi when the stem is to neutral—6 to 6.8. If your soil tests ones leaving single plants spaced about developing buds. 1½ to 2½ inches in diameter. Beyond lower than that, apply dolomite lime a foot apart. Thin to 2 feet by 2 feet When you see buds forming, switch that size stems tend to get tough and a month or two before planting. After spacing. Kohlrabi may be grown at six- to a fertilizer with higher nitrogen con- woody, although there is a giant variety working up the seedbed, broadcast inch spacing in rows, or eight inches in tent. It’s a good idea to use a product that remains tender up to eight inches about a pound of 6-6-6 fertilizer per wide beds. Cover seed lightly and press containing all the trace elements. We diameter. Kohlrabi is delicious raw, and 100 square feet and apply about a half into damp soil. Seedlings will emerge in like to add a bit more mulch each time tender leaves may be added to salads inch of water. three days or so. we fertilize. too. Or slice and steam and serve as a The seeds of both are small and Keep soil moderately moist. A Aphids may be a problem for both vegetable. Young plants, less than one round, and often are coated with a thorough watering once a week will do vegetables, but Brussels sprouts will inch in diameter, may be quartered and suffer the most if aphids aren’t con- stir fried, leaves and all. Kohlrabi is also trolled. Use a blast of water, or a soap a great addition to soups and salads. DON’T BE LEFT IN THE DARK! spray containing garlic oil to help it Kohlrabi will store well in the refriger- stick and repel aphids. Neem oil spray ator for two to three weeks. It is high in is another option. If harvested sprouts potassium, vitamin C and fiber. are covered with aphids, soak in salt What to do with Brussels sprouts? water to remove them. Root and stem Cook them in water until just tender rot may be a problem if soil is too wet. then serve in a light cream sauce with a Cold weather is essential for the dash of nutmeg. Or garnish sprouts with Let The Light Your Way! formation of tight compact buds. If we thin orange slices and dust with nut- SUN 5 have a warm winter buds will not fill meg—it sounds unusual, but this spice Your source for local, national & world news. out properly. There’s not much you can compliments the flavor of sprouts nicely. Dry, warm week in Florida

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68.0 ft.; thence S 89° 40’ East RV SALES PRO. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR TWELFTH Judicial Circuit in and 248.65 ft. to P.O.B. DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA for DE SOTO COUNTY, Florida, SELLING WOW 80K PLUS a/k/a 5104 NE Sandy Road, PROBATE DIVISION wherein CITIMORTGAGE, INC., is THE BEST NAME BRANDS IN Arcadia, Florida 34266. File No. 2013-CP-092 Plaintiff, and SHAWN A. BARNEY, THE INDUSTRY. EXPERIENCE Parcel Identification Number: 08- Division Twelfth et al are Defendants, the clerk will PREFERRED BUT WILL TRAIN 37-25-0100-0000-0120. IN RE: ESTATE OF sell to the highest and best bidder Subject to reservations, restric- RIGHT PERSON. DFWP NON- Richard W. Biehl for cash, beginning at 11:00 a.m. PORT CHARLOTTE tions and easements of record. ARCADIA 4.4 ac By Owner! SMOKER. CALL BOB HAMILL Deceased. at 115 E. Oak St. Arcadia, FL, in MOVE IN ready -Clean and House & Shop, 800 ft. Hwy has been filed against you and OR STEVE ERDMAN AT NOTICE TO CREDITORS accordance with Chapter 45, partially updated 2/2 home, 17 Frontage, Zoned Comm. you are required to serve a copy Florida Statutes, on the 3 day of (941) 966-2182 OR FAX The administration of Richard W. great location, lovely lot. Info. 863-494-5540 or of your written defenses, if any, to Biehl, deceased, whose date of April, 2014, the following (941) 966-7421. OR 1452 Pulaski St. $72,500.00 863-244-3585 it on Sandra Sanders, the plain- death was October 25, 2013, described property as set forth in Peggy Mardis, Broker [email protected] tiffs’ attorney, whose address is and whose social security num- said Summary Final Judgment, to REMAX EXCEL 863-990-1877 MEDICAL P.O. Box 903, Arcadia, Florida ber are xxx-xx-6867, is pending in wit: 34265, on or before January 12, the Circuit Court for DeSoto BEGIN AT THE SW CORNER OF 2030 GENERAL 2014, and file the original with Looking for County, Florida, Probate Division, NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC- 2100 the clerk of this court either the address of which is 115 East TION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 Adventure? before service on the plaintiffs’ Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST FOR attorney or immediately there- 34266. The names and address- P.O.B.; THENCE N 0 DEGREE after; otherwise a default will be Find it DeSoto es of the personal representative 21 MINUTES 05 SECONDS W HEDGER/TOPPER Operator for entered against you for the relief and the personal representative’s ALONG WEST LINE OF SAID in the Health & Rehab grove service. F/T, Exp. req. Must demanded in the complaint or attorney are set forth below. All TRACT, 402.56 FEET; THENCE has the following job opportu- have clean license. Call Wes at petition. creditors of the decedent and N 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES Classifieds nities available: 863-990-2550. Dated on December 9, 2013. other persons having claims or 55 SECONDS E, 498.00 FEET; � PT for PT/FT/PRN MITZIE McGAVIC demands against decedent’s THENCE S 2 DEGREES 36 � RN PRN/FT/PT NOTICE OF ACTION Clerk of the Court estate on whom a copy of this MINUTES 49 SECONDS E, GOLF COURSE By: /s/ N. Daughtrey available for all shifts 3116 notice is required to be served 405.03 FEET TO SOUTH LINE COMMUNITY � Dietary Manager F/T as Deputy Clerk Published must file their claims with this OF SAID TRACT; THENCE N 89 1035 Fax resume to: 12/12/13, 12/19/13, court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 06 (863)-494-9470 12/26/13 & 1/2/14 203886 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF SECONDS W ALONG SAID 2976475 SOUTH LINE, 514.00 FEET TO For questions call: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS P.O.B. LESS R/W TO C-660 (863)-494-5766 THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR- NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE (FORMERLY SR #660) ALONG CUIT IN AND FOR DESOTO Advertise Today! DATE OF SERVICE OF THE COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. All WEST SIDE. TOGETHER WITH COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE A NON-EXCLUSIVE PERPETU- FIND YOUR CIVIL DIVISION TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims AL EASEMENT DESCRIBED AS BEST FRIEND CASE NO. 2013CA000758 AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT ..3 IN THE Earl L. Carpenter and Diane Van- FLORIDA or demands against decedent’s 402.56 FEET NORTH OF THE C : CLASSIFIEDS! Sickle, CASE NO.: 13DR765 estate must file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS SW CORNER OF NW 1/4 OF 55+ Active Community Plaintiffs, DIVISION: NW 1/4 OF SECTION 9, SKILLED TRADES vs Yolidabeth Ferrer, AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST Affordable Manufactured PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE Susan M. Creameans, her Petitioner 25 EAST, DESOTO COUNTY, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHING Homes!!! 1 Year FREE 2050 unknown spouse, heirs, devisees, and FLORIDA, THENCE RUN N 89 THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH Golf Membership With grantees, creditors, successors Santos Degollado, Jr., DEGREES 51 MINUTES 55 IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE New Home Purchase! in interest, assignees, lienors, Respondent. SECONDS E, 498.0 FEET; FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL r______trustees, beneficiaries, and all NOTICE OF ACTION FOR THENCE N 2 DEGREES 36 Call Ted @ other parties claiming by, Temporary Custody By BE FOREVER BARRED. NOTWITH- MINUTES 49 SECONDS W, 800-538-2590 through, under, or against her, Extended Family STANDING THE TIME PERIOD SET 60.0 FEET; THENCE S 89 for details or please A well established local Defendants. TO: Santos Degollado, Jr. FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED DEGREES 51 MINUTES 55 visit our website construction company is NOTICE OF ACTION Last known address: TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER SECONDS W, 498.0 FEET; TO: Defendant, Susan M. Bonita Springs THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF THENCE S 0 DEGREE 21 MIN- www.arcadiavillage.com now seeking experienced DEATH IS BARRED. The date of personnel for employment: Creameans, her unknown spouse, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action UTES 05 SECONDS E, 60.0 heirs, devisees, grantees, credi- for Temporary Custody has been first publication of this notice is FEET TO P.O.B. LESS COUNTY MOBILE HOMES � CONCRETE FINISHER tors, successors in interest, filed against you and that you are December 12, 2013. ROAD R/W. FOR SALE AND assignees, lienors, trustees, and required to serve a copy of your Attorney for Personal Representa- Any person claiming an interest in tive: 1090 � BACKHOE OPERATOR all other parties claiming by, written defenses, if any, to it on the surplus funds from the sale, if through, under, or against her; all Yolidabeth Ferrer whose address Eugene E. Waldron, Jr. any, other than the property for lake excavation & slope unknown natural persons if alive, is 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, Primary Service E-mail: owner as of the date of the lis work with the dirt crew. and if dead or not known to be FL 34266 on or before January [email protected] pendens must file a claim within PALM HARBOR HOMES Benefits,apply in person to: dead or alive, their several and 13, 2014, and file the original Secondary Service E-mail: 60 days after the sale. Dated at MODULAR & STILT HOMES respective unknown spouses, with the clerk of this Court at 115 [email protected] Arcadia, DE SOTO COUNTY, Flori- 3801 North Orange Avenue Florida Bar No. 0794971 Factory Direct/Save Sarasota, FL. 34234 heirs, devisees, grantees, and East Oak St. Arcadia, FL 34266 da, this 2nd day of December, creditors, or other parties claim- before service on Petitioner or Eugene E. Waldron, Jr., P.A. 2013. $25k of list price!!! DFWP EOE 124 N. Brevard Ave L J ing by, through, or under those immediately thereafter. If you fail Mitzie W. McGavic Call John Lyons for details ------Arcadia, Florida 34266 1-800-622-2832 ext 210 � � unknown natural persons; the to do so, a default may be Clerk of said Circuit Court SERVICE TECHS several and respective unknown entered against you for the Telephone: (863) 494-4323 By: /s/ B. Wynn Will train persons with assigns, successors in interest, relief demanded in the peti- Personal Representative: As Deputy Clerk MANUFACTURED Mechanical, Appliance and trustees, or any other person tion. Copies of all court docu- Kathy Biehl CITIMORTGAGE, INC. HOMES FOR SALE Auto body repair experience. claiming by, through, under, or ments in this case, including 9401 SW Lipe Road c/o Phelan Hallinan, PLC 1095 Good working conditions, against any corporation or other orders, are available at the Arcadia, Florida 34269 Attorneys for Plaintiff fringes, Drug Free, Perma- legal entity named or described Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Published 12/12/13 & 12/19/13 2727 West Cypress Creek Rd. nent. as a defendant; and all claimants, office. You may review these 228541 2976226 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 APPLY IN PERSON: persons or parties, natural or cor- documents upon request. You 954-462-7000 ARCADIA, Nearly New RV WORLD INC OF NOKOMIS porate, or whose exact legal sta- must keep the Clerk of the NOTICE OF If you are a person with a dis- 3BR/2BA Manufactured FAMILY OWNED/OPERATED FOR 36 YRS tus is unknown, claiming under Circuit Court’s office notified FORECLOSURE ability who needs any accom- Home on 1/2 Acre. 2110 US 41 any of the above named or of your current address. (You 3122 modation to participate in this Financing Available! NOKOMIS, FL 34275 described defendants, or parties may file Notice of Current proceeding, you are entitled, Prestige Homes, Punta Gorda 941-966-2182 claiming to have any right, title, or Address, Florida Supreme at no cost to you, to the provi- 941-637-1122 interest in the property hereafter Court Approved Family Law sion of certain assistance. described, except for parties Form 12.915.) Future papers IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SALES TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN Please contact the DeSoto claiming by, through or under in this lawsuit will be mailed to County Clerks Office, 115 LOTS & ACREAGE these Plaintiffs, and ALL OTHERS the address on record at the AND FOR DE SOTO COUNTY, 2070 FLORIDA East Oak Street, Arcadia, 1500 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: clerk’s office. WARNING: Rule Florida 34266, (863)993- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action 12.285, FLorida Family Law CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: 4876, at least 7 days before to Quiet Title on the following real Rules of Procedure, requires your scheduled court appear- property in DeSoto County, Flori- certain automatic disclosure 14-2010-CA-000895 FINANCE & SALES SUP- ance, or immediately upon da: of documents and informa- CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PORT. F.T., weekends receiving this notification if Parcel 12: Begin at the NE cor- tion. Failure to comply can Plaintiff, required. Job includes cus- the time before the scheduled ner of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sec- result in sanctions, including vs. tomer interaction, data entry, appearance is less than seven tion 8, Township 37 South, Range dismissal or striking of plead- SHAWN A. BARNEY, et al preparing paperwork, cus- (7) days; if you are hearing or 25 East, thence N 89° degrees ings. Defendants. tomer closings, warranty sales, voice impaired, call 711. Pub- 40’ West along North line of said Dated December 11, 2013. NOTICE OF scheduling and general support lished 12/5/13 & 12/12/13 tract 245.0 feet; thence South MITZIE W. MCGAVIC FORECLOSURE SALE for our Sales and Finance 336737 2973895 ARCADIA: Private Country and parallel to East line of said CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- Departments . Must be honest suant to a Summary Final Judg- Living: 2.5 Acres, Includes tract 467.0 ft.; thence S 0° 01” By: /s/ Marlene Harris IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE and a self starter. Non-Smoker, ment of foreclosure dated 3/2 MH & Carport Near I-75, degrees 01” West 55.0 ft. to Deputy Clerk TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN DFWP, Call Ed Davidson (941) November 25, 2013, and entered Walmart & Peace River Boat P.O.B.; thence continue same line Published 12/12/13, 12/19/13, AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, 966-2182 or fax resume to in Case No. 14-2010-CA-000895 Ramp. $145k Cash. 68.0 ft.; thence N 89° degrees 12/26/13, 1/2/14 131159 FLORIDA (941) 966-7421. of the Circuit Court of the 941-743-6601 40’ West 248.63 ft.; thence N 2976684 Case No.: Arcadian | Page 20 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013

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14-2012-CA-000814 Shirley M. Carrillo a/k/a Shirley RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, on June 24, 2013, in the Circuit County Courthouse, located at Plaintiff, Section: M. Hoffmeier, are the Defendants. PAGE 85, OF THE PUBLIC Court of Desoto County, Florida, 115 East Oak Street, Arcadia, v. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. The Clerk of the Court will sell to RECORDS OF DESOTO COUN- The Clerk of the Court will sell the Florida at 11:00 A.M. on the 7th WHITFIELD INVESTMENT Plaintiff, the highest and best bidder for TY, FLORIDA. property situated in Desoto Coun- day of January, 2014, the follow- COMPANY and COASTAL v. cash at the Desoto County Court- A/K/A 235 MACON RD, ty, Florida described as: ing described property as set FINANCIAL PARTNERS, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, house, 115 Oak Street, Arcadia, ARCADIA, FL 34266 PARCEL ‘A’ OF CHAPMAN SUBDI- forth in said Summary Final Judg- INC., GRANTEES, LIENORS AND FL 34266, beginning at 11:00 Any person claiming an interest in VISION AS RECORDED IN MINOR ment, to wit: Defendants. OTHER PARTIES TAKING INTER- am on the 21st day of January, the surplus from the sale, if any, PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 147, OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 20, AND NOTICE OF SALE EST UNDER RANDALL C. HOP- 2014, the following described other than the property owner as PUBLIC RECORDS OF DESOTO ALL OF LOT 21, AND THE NOTICE is hereby given that, pur- KINS; AND MARY L. HOPKINS. property in Desoto County, Flori- of the date of the Lis Pendens COUNTY, FLORIDA DESCRIBED NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 22, suant to a Final Judgment entered Defendant(s). da: must file a claim within 60 days AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE SE BLOCK 59, ORIGINAL SURVEY September 4, 2013, and Order NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Lot 1 of Paul Yanosik Subdivision, after the sale. Dated in Hillsbor- CORNER OF SECTION 21, TOWN- OF ARCADIA, FLORIDA, AS on Motion to Reschedule Foreclo- FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING- as per Minor Plat Book 1, Page ough County, Florida on this 4th SHIP 39 SOUTH, RANGE 25 PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF sure Sale dated November 26, 2013, in Case Number 13 CA PROPERTY 87, Public Records of Desoto day of December, 2013. EAST, DESOTO COUNTY, FLORI- RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF 298, in the Circuit Court of Deso- TO: County, Florida, also being /s/ Erik Del’Etoile DA; THENCE WEST ALONG THE CLERK OF CIRCUIT to County, Florida, the clerk shall UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, described as: Erik Del’Etoile, Esq. SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO offer for sale the property, situate GRANTEES, LIENORS AND Begin at the Northwest corner of FL Bar # 71675 21, 680.78 FEET TO THE POINT COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT in Desoto County, Florida, OTHER PARTIES TAKING INTER- the NE 1/4 of Section 19, Town- Albertelli Law OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTIN- BOOK 1, PAGE 67. VM described as: ship 37 South, Range 25 East, Attorney for Plaintiff UE SAME LINE, 651.34 FEET TO Located: 226 SOUTH HER- EST UNDER RANDALL C. HOP- The North 1/2 of the Northwest KINS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN BUT Desoto County Florida; thence S P.O. Box 23028 THE SW CORNER OF THE EAST NANDO AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL Tampa, FL 33623 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SAID SEC- 34266 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Sec- WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 00 degrees 00’00” W along the tion 3, Township 38 South, Range IS: West line of said NE 1/4, 509.65 (813) 221-4743 TION 21; THENCE N 00 and all fixtures and personal prop- eService: DEGREES 01’22” WEST ALONG erty located therein or thereon, 25 East, DeSoto County, Florida, UNKNOWN feet; thence N 89 degrees 56’20” less road right-of-way. Together Residence unknown, if living, E, 1127.00 feet to the Point of [email protected] WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT, which are included as security in 11-68845 802.21 FEET; THENCE EAST Plaintiff’s mortgage. Any person with: including any unknown spouse of Beginning; thence continue same The South 1/2 of the Northwest the said Defendants, if either has line, 136.00 feet to a point on the If you are a person with a disabili- AND PARALLEL TO SOUTH LINE claiming an interest in the surplus ty who needs any accommoda- OF SAID SECTION 21, 651.34 funds from the sale, if any, other 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the remarried and if either or both of Westerly right-of-way of U.S. High- Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest said Defendant(s) are dead, their way No. 17; thence N 20 degrees tion to participate in this proceed- FEET; THENCE S 00 DEGREES than the property owner as of the ing, you are entitled, at no cost to 01’22” E, 802.21 FEET TO THE date of the lis pendens must file a 1/4 and the North 1/2 of the respective unknown heirs, 56’57” E along said right-of-way, Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest devisees, grantees, assignees, 171.00 feet; thence N 69 you, to the provision of certain POINT OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT claim within 60 days after the assistance. Please contact the TO A 10 FOOT DRAINAGE EASE- sale. Dated at Arcadia, DeSoto 1/4 of Section 3, Township 38 creditors, lienors, and trustees, degrees 03’03” W, 213.17 feet South, Range 25 East, DeSoto and all other persons claiming by, to a point on a curve having an DeSoto County Court’s ADA Coor- MENT ALONG THE WEST SIDE County, Florida, this 19th day of dinator at 115 E. Oak Street, AND LESS RIGHT-OF-WAY TO November, 2013. County, Florida. Together with: through, under or against the arc distance of 215.78 feet, and That part of the Northeast 1/4 of named Defendant(s); and the a radius of 278.98 feet and a Arcadia, Florida 34266, COUNTY ROAD NO. 763 ALONG Mitzie W. McGavic (863)993-4876 for voice or (800) THE SOUTH SIDE AND ALSO Clerk of said Circuit Court the Northeast 1/4 of the South- aforementioned named Defen- delta angle of 44 degrees 18’54”; east 1/4 of Section 4, Township dant(s) and such of the aforemen- Thence Southwesterly along the 955-8771 for hearing impaired, RESERVATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, By: /s/ B. Wynn within two working days of your AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. As Deputy Clerk 38 South, Range 25 East, DeSo- tioned unknown Defendants and arc of said curve, 99.42 feet; to County, Florida, lying East of such of the aforementioned thence S 24 degrees 49’31” E, receipt of this document. TDD and commonly known as: 11826 Clarfield, Okon, Salomone, & Pin- users may also call 1-800-955- SE COUNTY ROAD 763, ARCA- cus, P.L. SE Townsend Avenue. (collective- unknown Defendant(s) as may be 197.66 feet to the Point of Begin- ly hereinafter the “Real Property”, infants, incompetents or other- ning. 8771 for the Florida Relay Ser- DIA, FL 34266; including the Attorney for Plaintiff vice. To file response please con- building, appurtenances, and fix- 561-713-1400 “Mortgaged Property”, “Land” or wise not sui juris. YOU ARE HERE- Less and Except road right-of-way “Premises”) Together with all and tact DeSoto County Clerk of tures located therein, at public 500 S. Australian Avenue, Suite BY NOTIFIED that an action has to the State of Florida Depart- singular the tenements, heredita- Court, 115 E. Oak Street, Room sale, to the highest and best bid- 730 been commenced to foreclose a ment of Transportation on the ments, appurtenances, privi- 101, Arcadia, FL 34266, Tel: der, for cash, on front steps of West Palm Beach, FL 33401 mortgage on the following real East side, as described in Case # leges, rights, interests dower, (863) 993-4876; Fax: (863) 993- the DeSoto County Court- Published 12/5/13 & 12/12/13 property, lying and being and sit- 99-557 CA, Public Records of reversions, remainders and ease- 4669. Published 12/12/13 & 349874 2972846 uated in DeSoto County, Florida, Desoto County, Florida. house, on January 7, 2014 at ments thereunto appertaining. Any person claiming an interest in 12/19/13 272484 2974546 11:00 a.m. Any persons claim- more particularly described as IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Together with all of the following, the surplus from the sale, if any, ing an interest in the surplus from follows: LOTS, 15,16,17 AND 18 TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN referred to as the (“Mortgaged other than the property owner as IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF the sale, if any, other than the OF HORSE CREEK ACRES, A SUB- AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY Property”): of the date of the lis pendens THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT property owner as of the date of DIVISION ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA CIVIL ACTION A. All structures and improve- must file a claim within 60 days OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DESO- the lis pendens must file a claim PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN Case No.13CA000481 ments on the Property. after the sale. Dated this 26th TO COUNTY within 60 days after the sale. PLAT BOOK 9, PAGES 45A AND NEW SEASON PROPERTIES, B. All right, title and interest to the day of November, 2013. CLERK CIVIL DIVISION Dated this 9 day of December, 45B, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS L.L.C, minerals, soil, flowers, shrubs, OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Case No. 2013. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Plaintiff crops, trees, timber, emblements By: /s/ B. Wynn 14-2011-CA-001003 COURT Mitzie W. McGavic COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 7912 V. and other products on, under or DEPUTY CLERK Division 1 By:/s/ B. Wynn Southwest Horse Creek Road, NEW SEASON DEVELOPMENT OF above the Real Property, or any Copies furnished to: SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Deputy Clerk Arcadia, FL 34266 This action DESOTO COUNTY, INC., part or parcel thereof. Edmond Alonzo, Alonzo Law Plaintiff, Published 12/12/13 & 12/19/13 has been filed against you and Defendant C. All of Mortgagor’s right, title, Offices, P.A., 217 Avenue A, Ft. vs. 101348 2976221 you are required to serve a copy NOTICE OF SALE interest and privileges arising Pierce, FL 34950 MARILYN K. VAN DYK A/K/A MAR- of your written defense, if any, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant under all contracts and permits William A. Hoffmeier, ILYN VAN DYK , LAKE PEMBROKE such Morris Hardwick Schneider, PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- entered into or obtained in con- 6693 NW Pine Bridge Dr., HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, nection with the development or LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, that we will sell or otherwise dis- sure for Plaintiff entered in this Arcadia, FL 34266 INC., SUNTRUST BANK , AND operation of the Real Property, whose address is 5110 Eisen- pose of the contents of the fol- cause, in the Circuit Court of DES- Shirley M. Carrillo a/k/a Shirley UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, including by way of example and hower Blvd, Suite 302A, Tampa, lowing self storage units in order OTO County, Florida, I will sell the M. Hoffmeier,2162 Abalom St., Defendants. not in limitation: all development FL 33634 on or before January to satisfy the delinquent storage property situated in DESOTO Punta Gorda, FL 33980 Published NOTICE OF SALE and construction permits, 13, 2014 and file the original with lien placed in accordance with the County, Florida described as: 12/5/13 & 12/12/13 365872 Notice is hereby given, pursuant approvals, resolutions, variances, the clerk of this Court either State of Florida Statute 83.806. Lots 1 through 11, Block S;, before service on Plaintiff’s attor- 297332 to Final Judgment of Foreclosure UNIT# NAME CONTENTS licenses, and franchises granted for Plaintiff entered in this cause and Lots 4 and 5, Block J; Lot by municipal, county, state and ney or immediately there after; 70W037 Richard B. Brooks 21, Less the East 15 feet and otherwise a default will be on November 25, 2013, in the Household Goods federal governmental authorities, NOTICE OF SALE Circuit Court of Desoto County, Lots 11 and 22, Block C; Lots or any of their respective agen- entered against you for the relief 70W049 Michael W. Washington, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 18, 19, 20, 22, demanded in the Complaint. 3130 Florida, The Clerk of the Court will Household Goods cies; all architectural, engineer- sell the property situated in Deso- 23 and 24, Block H; Lots 6, 9, ing, and construction contracts; AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- 70W083 Adrian Aldape 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22 TIES ACT. If you are a person to County, Florida described as: Household Goods all drawings, plans, specifications LOT 20, BLOCK 8, LAKE PEM- and 23. Block I; Lot 1, Block and plats; and all contracts and with a disability who needs 70W101 Richele I. Terstegge W; Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block V; any accommodation in order IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE BROKE SUBDIVISION , AS PER Household Goods agreements for the furnishing of TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN and Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block U, utilities. to participate in this proceed- 70W113 Lee W. Quave EL DORADO PARK SUBDIVI- ing, you are entitled, at no AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, PLAT BOOK 9, PAGES 85 Household Goods D. All of Mortgagor’s interest in all FLORIDA THROUGH 85B , OF THE PUBLIC SION, as per map or plat utility security deposits or bonds cost to you, to the provision of The above 5 unit(s) are located @ thereof recorded in the Office certain assistance. Please CIVIL ACTION RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, 4599 NW Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL deposited in connection with the CASE NO.: 2009-CA-000630 FLORIDA. and commonly known of the clerk of the Circuit Real Property. contact the DeSoto County 34266 Court in and for DeSoto Coun- Clerk`s Office, 115 East Oak DIVISION: as: 12750 SW KINGSWAY CIR, NS041 Kary M. Durrance E. All of Mortgagor’s interest as THE BANK OF NEW YORK MEL- LAKE SUZY, FL 34269; including ty, Florida, in Plat Book 5, lessor in and to all leases or Street, Arcadia, Florida Household Goods Page 71. At public sale, to the 34266, (863)993-4876, at LON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW the building, appurtenances, and The above 1 unit(s) is located @ rental arrangements affecting all YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE fixtures located therein, at public highest and best bidder for cash, or any part of the Real Property least seven (7) days before 4981 SW Hwy 17, Arcadia, FL on the South steps of the Court- your scheduled court appear- CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF sale, to the highest and best bid- 34266 and all other rents and profits CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN der, for cash, on front steps of house, 115 E. Oak Street, Arca- derived from the Real Property, all ance, or immediately upon The public sale will be conducted dia, FL 34266., on January 16, receiving this notification if TRUST 2004-36CB MORTGAGE the DeSoto County Court- at Easy Mini Storage, 4599 N.W. income or proceeds from devel- PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, house, on January 9, 2014 at 2013, at 11:00 A.M. opment of or economic activity the time before the scheduled Hwy. 70, Arcadia, Fl. 34266, at ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN appearance is less than seven SERIES 2004-36CB, 11:00 a.m. Any persons claiming 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December upon any part of the Real Proper- INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS ty. (7) days; if you are hearing or Plaintiff, an interest in the surplus from the 16, 2013. Units will be sold to the FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER F. All of Mortgagor’s interest in voice impaired, call 711. WIT- vs. sale, if any, other than the prop- highest bidder. Open door sale, THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS and to any and all contracts and NESS my hand and seal of this DAVID G. FAN A/K/A DAVID GIA erty owner as of the date of the cash only. A cleaning deposit will OF THE DATE OF THE LIS PEN- agreements for the sale of the Court on the 2nd day of Decem- FAN, et al, lis pendens must file a claim with- be taken. (863) 993-2220. Defendant(s). DENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH- Real Property, or any part thereof ber, 2013. in 60 days after the sale. Dated Published 12/7/13 & 12/12/13 NOTICE OF this 27th day of November, IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. or any interest therein, all interest Mitzie W. McGavic 222020 2974489 If you are a person with a disabili- Clerk of the Circuit Court RESCHEDULED SALE 2013. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT in and right to earnest money IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ty who needs any accommoda- By:/s/ B. Wynn NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pur- COURT Mitzie W. deposits made upon such con- 12TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND tion in order to participate in this Deputy Clerk Published suant to an Order Rescheduling McGavic tracts and agreements. FOR proceeding, you are entitled, at G. All land improvements to and 12/12/13 & 12/19/13 329037 Foreclosure Sale dated Novem- By: /s/ B. Wynn DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA. no cost to you, to the provision of upon the Real Property, including 2976256 ber 26, 2013, and entered in Deputy Clerk Case No. 2009-CA-000630 of the Invoice to: CASE No. 2012-CA-000819 certain assistance. Please con- water, sanitary and storm sewer IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judi- Edward B. Pritchard COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, tact DeSoto County Jury Office, systems, and all related equip- TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN cial Circuit in and for DeSoto (813) 229-0900 x1309 INC. 115 East Oak Street Arcadia, ment and appurtenances thereto, AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, County, Florida in which The Bank Kass Shuler, P.A. Plaintiff, Florida 34266, (863) 993-4876, located in, upon, over or under FLORIDA Of New York Mellon f/k/a The P.O. Box 800 vs. at least 7 days before your sched- the Real Property. CASE NO. Bank Of New York,as Trustee For Tampa, FL 33601-0800 Barbara A. Palmer, individually uled court appearance, or imme- H. All machinery, apparatus, 2013CA000580AXMA The Certificateholders Of CWALT, [email protected] and as Trustee of the Palmer diately upon receiving this notifi- equipment, fittings, and fixtures, SEACOAST NATIONAL BANK, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2004- m Published 12/12/13 & Revocable Trust U/A dated Feb- cation if the time before the whether actually or constructively SUCCESSOR BY 36CB Mortgage Pass-Through 12/19/13 101348 2974529 ruary 4, 1998 and Carl Jensen, scheduled appearance is less attached to the Real Property, MERGER TO BIG LAKE NATIONAL Certificates, Series 2004-36CB, Defendants. than 7 days; if you are hearing or and all trade, domestic, and orna- BANK, is the Plaintiff and DAVID G. FAN IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURT OF NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT voice impaired, call 711. DATED mental fixtures and articles of Plaintiff, a/k/a DAVID GIA FAN, MYLOAN THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO CHAPTER 45 this 27th day of November, personal property of every kind vs. THI NGUYEN, are defendants, the OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR DESO- NOTICE OF SALE IS HEREBY 2013. and nature whatsoever located in, WILLIAM A. HOFFMEIER A/K/A DeSoto County Clerk of the Cir- TO COUNTY GIVEN pursuant to a Summary MITZIE W. MCGAVIC upon, over or under the Real BILL A. HOFFMEIER, cuit Court will sell to the highest CIVIL DIVISION Final Judgment of Foreclosure CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Property, or any part thereof, and et al., and best bidder for cash in/on Case No. 14-2012-CA-000513 dated November 13, 2013, and By: /s/ B. Wynn used or usable in connection with Defendants. the DeSoto County Courthouse, Division entered in Case No. 2012-CA- Deputy Clerk any operation or development of NOTICE OF 115 Oak Street, Arcadia, FL WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS 000819, of the Circuit Court of Published 12/12/13 & 12/19/13 the Real Property, and owned or FORECLOSURE SALE 34266; DeSoto County, Florida at SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO the 12th Judicial Circuit in and for 119616 2974593 acquired, including by way of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 11:00AM on the 9th day of Janu- WACHOVIA BANK, N.A. DeSoto County, Florida, wherein example and not in limitation: pursuant to a Final Judgment of ary, 2014, the following Plaintiff, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR heating, air conditioning, freez- Foreclosure dated November 22, described property as set forth in vs. INC., is Plaintiff and Barbara A. THE TWELFTH ing, lighting, laundry, incinerating, 2013, entered in Case No. 13-CA- said Final Judgment of Foreclo- ULISES HERNANDEZ AND Palmer, individually and as JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND and power equipment, engines, 580 in the Circuit Court of the sure: UNKNOWN TENANTS/OWNERS, Trustee of the Palmer Revocable FOR DESOTO COUNTY, pipes, wells, water filtering sys- 12th Judicial Circuit in and for ALL OF LOT 5 AND THE NE Defendants. Trust U/A dated February 4, FLORIDA tems and softening devices, Desoto County, Florida wherein 1/2 OF LOT 4, BLOCK H, OF NOTICE OF SALE 1998 and Carl Jensen are the Case No. 2013-CA-000298 water heaters, pumps, tanks, and Seacoast National Bank is Plain- RIDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION, A Notice is hereby given, pursuant Defendants, I will sell to the high- IBERIABANK, successor in motors; all swimming pools and tiff, and William A. Hoffmeier SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO to Final Judgment of Foreclosure est and best bidder for cash at interest to CENTURY BANK, appurtenances thereto; all electri- a/k/a Bill A. Hoffmeier and THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF for Plaintiff entered in this cause the South Door of the DeSoto FSB, cal and plumbing installations; all The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 21 | Arcadian

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furniture, furnishings, wall and including interest thereon, and the another provider. Mrs. Page can floor coverings, blinds, elevators, right to receive the same, as a be reached at (863) 494-8401 or appliances, television antennas result of (a) the exercise or the 888 N. Robert Avenue in Arcadia. and cables, storm and screen right of eminent domain, (b) the If you desire to continue to be artists reception windows and doors, and lighting alteration of the grade of any seen by a local physician Dr. fixtures; all building materials and street, or (c) any other injury to, Teodorescu and Dr. Mohammadb- equipment delivered to the Real taking of or decrease in the value hoy are available and may be con- Property or stored at an off-site of the Property. tacted at Community Care Family location which are intended to be All of the right, title and interest in Health Clinic located at 1110 E. installed on the Real Property. and to all unearned premiums Gibson Avenue, Arcadia, Florida I. All right, title and interest in and accrued, accruing or to accrue 34266, Telephone number 863- to all unearned premiums under any and all insurance poli- 494-1918. Both Dr. Teodorescu accrued, accruing, or to accrue cies provided pursuant to the and Dr. Mohammadbhoy have under any and all insurance poli- terms of the security agree- served this community for many cies which covers all or any por- ments, and all proceeds or sums years and would be happy to pro- tion of the Mortgaged Property; payable for the loss of or damage vide you with quality healthcare all proceeds or sums payable for to (a) the Property herein, or (b) services. the loss of or damage to all or rents, revenues, income, profits If you have any questions please any portion of the Mortgaged or proceeds from leases, fran- contact Mrs. Janet Page at (863) Property; all payments received chises, concessions or licenses 494-8401. Thank you for your under warranties applicable to all of or on any part of the Property. dedication and loyalty to DeSoto or any portion of the Mortgaged All contracts and contract rights Memorial Hospital. Property; and any other amounts of Debtor arising from contracts received in satisfaction of claims entered into in connection with AUCTIONS for defects in all or any portion of development, construction upon the Mortgaged Property. or operation of the Property, and 6020 Together with all leases and other all of Debtor’s right, title and inter- tenant arrangements which may est in and to any and all govern- affect all or any portion of the mental licenses, permits, MOVING AUCTION property and all rents, income approvals, allocations and similar Sat, Dec. 14th at 10:00am and profits arising from the matters and documents obtained 2652 SW Gator Trail Arcadia. Lease(s) and any and all other in connection with said develop- Tractor w/bucket, finish mower, rents, income or profits for the ment, construction and operation disc, 18ft car hauler, generators, use and occupancy of the Proper- of the Property. welder, electric concrete mixer, ty by any person, firm, corpora- All right, title and interest in and power tools, panels, upright tion or other legal entity from to any trade names, names of freezer, washer/dryer, living whatever source derived. business or fictitious names of room & bedroom set, 2005 Together with all the third party any kind used in conjunction with Dodge ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, [email protected] contract rights, security deposits, the operation of any business or Minivan and much more! rents, revenues of any kind or endeavor located on the Proper- Call 863-990-6898 for info. nature, issues, profits and insur- ty. Mike Ragan Auctioneer. The annual artists reception hosted by Seacoast National Bank, held Tuesday evening, allows art ance proceeds arising from the All of Debtor’s interest in all utility AB1994 AU2723. lovers to view and purchase original creations made by local artists. Property, all leases affecting the security deposits or bonds with Property and all contracts and respect to the Property or any FURNITURE contract rights relative to the sale part or parcel thereof. of any portion of the Property. at Public Sale, to the highest and 6035 Together with best bidder for cash, on the south All machinery, apparatus, equip- courthouse steps, Desoto County ment, fittings, fixtures, whether Courthouse, 115 Oak Street, actually or constructively Arcadia, FL 34266, at 11:00 am Your Hometown Furniture Store attached to the Property and on the 9th day of January, 2014. Quality Furniture at affordable including all trade, domestic and IF YOU ARE A PERSON CLAIM- prices! Best Prices Anywhere! ornamental fixtures and articles ING A RIGHT TO FUNDS 126 S. Parker Ave. of personal property of every kind REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, (one blk S. of Moose Lodge) and nature whatsoever located in, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH F upon or under the Property includ- THE CLERK NO LATER THAN DOGS , ing but not limited to all heating, 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. IF air conditioning, freezing, lighting, YOU FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM, 6233 I laundry, incinerating and power YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED equipment, engines, pipes, TO ANY REMAINING FUNDS. Artist Dotti pumps, tanks, motors, conduits, AFTER 60 DAYS, ONLY THE POMERANIAN PUPPIES, 3 Bade signs switchboards, plumbing, lifting, OWNER OF RECORD AS OF black females, 1 brown & tan cleaning, fire prevention, fire THE DATE OF THE LIS PEN- male. Call 239-850-8063 F one of her extinguishing, refrigerating, venti- f DENS MAY CLAIM THE SUR- / ,A paintings for lating and communications appa- PLUS. ARE YOU ONLINE? a buyer at the ratus, boilers, ranges, furnaces, Dated:December 2, 2013. INCREASE YOUR oil burners or units thereof, appli- SHUMAKER, LOOP & KENDRICK, EXPOSURE! arts recep- ances, air-cooling and air-condi- LLP Add your internet address f `a r - tion hosted 1 1 p tioning apparatus, vacuum clean- 240 South Pineapple Ave. to your ad for a little extra! 1 1 l by Seacoast ing systems, elevators, escala- Sarasota, FL 34230 tors, shades, awnings, screens, (941) 366-6660 National Bank storm doors and windows, (941) 366-3999 facsimile AUTOS WANTED Tuesday. The stoves, wall beds, refrigerators, Primary E-mail: 7260 bank invited attached cabinets, partitions, [email protected] 4 cc a r r^, i ducts and compressors, rugs and Secondary E-mail: % artists to carpets, draperies, furniture and [email protected] display their furnishings, together with all build- Attorneys for Plaintiff work. ing materials and equipment deliv- By: /s/Christian T. Van Hise ered to the Property and intended Florida Bar No. 0058459 to be installed therein, including Original notice to be returned to but not limited to lumber, plaster, the Clerk of the Circuit Court. cement, shingles, roofing, plumb- Bill to be mailed to Attorney for ing, fixtures, pipe, lath, wall Plaintiff: Christian T. Van Hise, board, cabinets, nails, sinks, toi- Esquire, P.O. Box 49948, Saraso- lets, furnaces, heaters, brick, tile, ta, FL 34230 y water heaters, screens, window NOTICE: IF YOU ARE A PERSON \ frames, glass doors, flooring, WE BUY & WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS r. . paint, lighting fixtures, and unat- ANY ACCOMMODATION IN PICK UP JUNK CARS tached refrigerating, cooking, ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS 941-661-1928 heating and ventilating appliances PROCEEDING, YOU ARE ENTI- and equipment and intangible TLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO BOATS-POWERED property; together with all pro- THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN ceeds, additions and accessions ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT 7330 thereto and replacements there- THE DESOTO COUNTY JURY of, including after acquired prop- OFFICE, 115 EAST OAK STREET, erty. ARCADIA, FL 34266, (863) 993- All of the water, sanitary and 4876, WITHIN TWO (2) WORKING storm sewer systems located in, DAYS OF YOUR RECEIPT OF THIS upon or under the Property, DOCUMENT; IF YOU ARE HEAR- including but not limited to all ING OR VOICE IMPAIRED, CALL water mains, service laterals, 711. Published 12/5/13 & hydrants, valves and appurte- 12/12/13 274145 2973306 ii nances, and all sanitary sewer i lines, including mains, laterals, manholes and appurtenances. All rights, title and interest in and to the materials, soil, flowers, OTHER NOTICES 1986 HONDO 17.5’ 805HP shrubs, crops, tree, timber and dyno. 115mph+ runner bot- other emblements in, upon or 3138 tom. 10hrs on motor $18,500 under the Property. Call 941-685-5867 All paving for streets, roads, walk- ways or entrance ways owned Notice RV/CAMPER PARTS and located on the Property. Physician Office Closing All interest as lessor in and to all Please be advised as of Decem- 7382 leases or rental arrangements of ber 31, 2013 DeSoto Memorial the Property, or any part thereof, Hospital will no longer staff a made and entered into, and in and physician’s office specializing in to all leases or rental arrange- RV STOVE/Oven, Magic Chef. OB/GYN services at 1012 N. From Class A. Very Clean. ments made and entered into, Mills Avenue in Arcadia, Florida. together with all rents and pay- H:17.5”, W:21.5”, D:22.5”. Dr. Durfee resigned her position $150. (863) 494-6557 G ments in lieu of rents, together as of September 30, 2013 and with any and all guaranties of we have been using temporary WHEEL COVERS. Stainless. such leases or rental arrange- physicians to care for her 19.5”. Set of 6. With Hardware. ments and including all security patients since her departure. No rust, no dents. $150. (863) deposits and advance rentals, As the patient you are entitled to 494-6557 and any and all assignments of retain a copy of your personal WHEEL SIMULATORS. 19.5”. rent with respect to the Property Susie Pate, right, is joined by Chip Ballard to provide some musical background for the annual medical record. Please contact Stainless. Set of 6 with Hard- or any part thereof. Mrs. Janet Page if you would like ware. 10 & 5 lug. $200. (863) artists reception hosted by Seacoast National Bank, in conjunction with the DeSoto Arts and Any and all awards or payments, your medical records sent to 494-6557 Humanities Council, to promote local artists in the holiday season. Arcadian | Page 22 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 Artist of the Month: Fay Binkley

By JANE HILTON manner. Born on a farm in her husband, Raymond, re- supplies. Rather than throw DeSoto ArtS AnD Ontario, she always enjoyed tired. They became snowbirds, them away, she began to ex- HumAnitieS CounCil drawing. She took art as an fleeing the winters of Toronto periment with them. She took elective in high school and for the balmy, laid-back life in some lessons. To her surprise The Artist of the Month found it useful in her career Sunnybreeze. It was her hus- and delight, she has also been Program has this month been as a fifth grade teacher. But band Raymond who decided juried into some exhibits. Her graced with the lovely and se- art for art’s sake had no place to try his hand at painting paintings are realistic without rene paintings of Fay Binkley. A in her busy life. Marrying her first. He did very well and was any fussiness, very pleasing representative sample of her childhood sweetheart and juried into several shows and to the eye. She has tackled a work is on display in the lobby raising two daughters was exhibits in Punta Gorda. variety of subjects including ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, of DeSoto Memorial Hospital enough to fill her days. As she Sadly, Raymond died sud- typical Heartland Florida [email protected] for the month of December. says, the only painting she did denly two years later, walking scenes. Binkley discovered her was with a BIG brush. off a tennis court. Binkley’s paintings will be on Fay Binkley’s art is realistic without U artistic talents in a roundabout Time went by and eventually Fay had his paints and display for the month. being fussy.

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DeSoto County Middle School Charlotte next Tuesday . They also travel to Braden River next Thursday, ROUNDUP • The boys’ basketball team was as the Lady Bulldogs play four of the FROM PAGE 15 the only DeSoto County basketball next five games on the road. Games team to beat Sebring last week with a begin at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 49-34. The Lady Bulldogs blasted 41-14 win. The girls’ team lost a heart • The girls’ soccer team will host Hardee 69-37. Tishonna Riley scored breaker 21-20 to Sebring. That made Cardinal Mooney tonight at 5:30 p.m. 21, followed closely by Ladeja Dennis the Bulldogs’ basketball teams 1-5 with a varsity-only contest. The boys’ 4a with 20. Eight of the 11 girls on the against Sebring. team will play after the girls’ game is team scored. • The middle school Panthers completed. • The JV girls’ basketball team lost played Lake Placid to open their • The girls will be at Lake Placid at Sarasota and then were on the season. The girls lost, but the boys next Monday with the JV game start- short end of a 41-39 squeaker against brought home a victory with an excit- ing at 6 p.m. and the varsity to follow DESOTO Sebring. ing 25-22 win over the Blue Streaks. at 7:30 p.m.

• The girls’ varsity soccer team was • The boys will be home next !: shut out by Cardinal Mooney 8-0 and Upcoming games Monday night as Lake Placid comes CCl'a'OB°&D9I then lost 2-1 against Sarasota Military to town. The JV game begins at Academy. They finished the week with • The boys basketball team will be 6 p.m., with the varsity game at a scoreless tie at Charlotte High School. at Tenoroc tonight and home against 7:30 p.m. Sebring tomorrow. Games start at • The middle school Panthers will ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, • The varsity boys’ soccer team shut [email protected] out Cardinal Mooney 2-0 and then 6 p.m. for JV and 7:30 p.m. for host Hill-Gustat tonight. The girls shut out Sarasota Military Academy varsity. Varsity (no JV game) will host start at 5:30 p.m., with the boys game Kari Williams scored 31 of his team’s 60 points 5-0. They also defeated the Charlotte New Beginnings next Thursday at at 6:30 p.m. Both teams will be at in the loss to Sebring and then knocked down Tarpons 5-1. The JV soccer team also 7:30 p.m. Avon Park next Monday and then will 23 more in the win over Hardee. He earned the defeated the Tarpons by the same 5-1 • The girls’ basketball team will visit not play again until Jan. 9 at home Beef O’Brady’s Athlete of the Week award for score. Sebring tomorrow night and then Port against Hardee. his excellent performances.

scoring the other point on a free throw. The Bulldogs outscored Sarasota 11-10 worked the ball around to find an DeSoto County Coach Joe Davis made in the third period. They were outscored open player, they were much more GIRLS some halftime adjustments that paid off by two in the final period, so they lost successful. That was the inexperience FROM PAGE 15 as Cowell scored a basket and stole the the second half 16-15. That was a much of the players coming through in the inbounds pass to put up two more points better difference than the 32-7 first half first half as they tried to keep up with by outscoring the Lady Bulldogs 15-5 in a span of four seconds. Cowell scored score. the quicker and more experienced to take a comfortable 32-7 lead at the nine of the team’s 11 third-quarter points Sailors. half. Williams had four points, with Jayla for the Bulldogs, with Williams picking up Turnovers, Cowell led the Bulldogs with 13 Cowell adding two and Shaderra Daily the other two. impatience hurt Dawgs points followed by Williams with six. Daily wrapped up the scoring with The Bulldogs were plagued with three points. central areas. The western growing turnovers throughout the contest. Daily didn’t let the score determine area remains drought free. There were poor choices on passes and her effort, hustling right to the final CROP Field workers are reporting small a lot of traveling calls due to trying to whistle even though the game was out FROM PAGE 18 sizes on early and midseason oranges make the game faster. They need to of hand. “I don’t need to be sad; that and Sunburst tangerines. Grove ac- gain a lot of experience and playing just lets the team down. Our coach tells precipitation, all a tenth of an inch or tivity included resetting of new trees, time this season. With little doubt as to us to play hard all the time so I did,” less. Wellington (Palm Beach County) pushing of dead groves and replanting the outcome of the game, the Bulldogs she said. recorded the most precipitation with new citrus, mowing, fertilizing and were still racing up the court trying to Cowell injured her ankle early in the 0.10 inches. Temperatures were in the psyllid control. Thirty-seven of 44 make everything a fast break. first half and said it didn’t loosen up low 80s through most of the citrus packinghouses have opened and Davis told his young squad to slow until the second half when she scored growing area. Growers and caretak- begun shipping small quantities of down and work their plays. “Take your her nine points in the third period. ers continued to irrigate due to dry fruit. Fourteen of 19 processing plants time” seemed to be the second-half “Everything (ankle) was pretty tight conditions. As per the U.S. Drought are open so far this season. slogan. It made sense considering they until after the half. Coach kept telling Monitor, last updated Dec. 3, abnor- Crop Weather Reports are provided got blasted in the first half trying to me that I was doing a good job and mally dry conditions cover most of the by the USDA National Agricultural play at a varsity level in terms of speed when it felt better he said he wanted Indian River and southern growing Statistics Service. For more information of the game. me to pick the team up. So I just did my areas and portions of the northern and visit www.nass.usda.gov. When they took their time and best,” she said. The Sun / Thursday, December 12, 2013 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 23 | Arcadian

waving at friends, and receiving candy This year, however, after the children as the parade continues. There were were all gone, I saw none other than LETTERS GRITS & PIECES some entries from which candy was Sheriff Will Wise sitting on Santa’s FROM PAGE 4 FROM PAGE 4 thrown towards the curb, which defied knee. I’m not sure what he was telling the rules. A long-established habit of the jolly old elf or asking of him, but it attorney saw to that. at one of the only two cash registers doing so is hard to break, but it needs looked like a pretty special moment. I In 2003 or 2004, false and entrapped out of 20 cash that’s open! to happen before somebody’s little guess we never know when our inner arrest at La Zeta. You walked over to me This year’s theme was “Christmas one gets injured or killed by running child will make an appearance, and and told me to come to your vehicle Around the World,” and Kay Tisdale up near the floats to grab candy. That’s am not surprised that seeing Santa so you could talk to me. I followed you Reed did such a great job emceeing why people walk the route alongside Claus would trigger it. to find out what you wanted. You told the event, as she always does. She their entry, so they can hand the I’m thankful for all the folks who me to turn around and put my hands announces each float or entry as it goodies out next to the curb. made this year’s parade a very fun behind my back, that I was trespassing reaches her, and sure knows how to The big finale is always the fire success, whether they organized it, on property of La Zeta. What a set-up. make each participant feel special truck, inching along at the rear of the participated in it, or just came to enjoy In 2013, another false arrest, again on and appreciated. We appreciate you as parade, featuring Santa atop it, waving it. Each of you played an important Lowe St. I was standing on the edge of well, Kay, and thanks for all you do for down to the awestruck children. part in bringing an evening of joy to the street, not the homeowner’s property. our community. Many follow him to the Chamber of our community and are keeping a This town and its citizens would get I think the real highlight of our Commerce, where he takes lots of time wonderful small-town tradition alive. along just fine without you and your parades is watching the faces of the to listen to what the many children May the children who had so much kind — corrupt law enforcement and children light up. So many are riding have to say when they sit on his knee. fun Saturday night someday be the judicial system. on the various floats, and many more He’s always patient, and stays until the same ones who are delighting their Danny FLoyd are watching from the sidewalk, last wee one has had their turn, and own grandchildren with such an Arcadia fascinated by the lights and sights, that’s a mighty fine thing. evening for generations to come.

dates were adjusted to give residents goal of padding the county’s coffers. foot off the pedal for now. The county additional time to pay their bills. Miller says he’d like to come back has the chance to learn from Arcadia’s OUR VIEW It’s understandable if the county with final numbers for the board’s missteps and assist the Utility FROM PAGE 4 needs to raise many of these rates to approval as soon as possible. Both Department in creating an effective cover its operating costs. But approving the Utility Department and the customer service element that has because their monthly disability or increases to create an additional reve- board should take the time to fully been lacking in the past. This is an Social Security checks arrived after nue source is unfair to cash-strapped understand the impact these changes exciting time of growth for the Utility the city’s new deadlines. In the end, residents. To several of the commis- are going to have on many residents Department, but its success shouldn’t after repeated complaints at city hall sioners’ credit, however, they said they who are struggling financially, and come at the expense of residents’ and during council meetings, the would not support increases with the whether it would be wise to take their financial health.

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become embarrassing. Blackwood Williams sheepishly smiled and said, knows about missing layups and “He got on me pretty good and he was JV the effect it has on his upper body WIN loud too! I shot a three pointer that FROM PAGE 14 strength. FROM PAGE 14 didn’t go in. Tony had just made one “Mr. Blackwood owes me 250 and I thought I had a good shot so I Missed layups can take a team push-ups. He likes that finger roll We have to work together and do what took it. That’s not what he wanted. He out of a game very quickly and if layup but for every one he misses he we tell you to do, and if you don’t it wanted to swing the ball and eat up they are open shots then it also can owes me 50 push-ups,” Ellis said. will be a first round exit for us (district the clock. He motivated me, he got me When informed about his tournament).” looking crazy in front of the crowd so I push-up punishment, Blackwood Koonce said his team lacks basketball felt I had to prove myself. The next time responded, “Yeah, coach says I owe knowledge. He said they need to watch that happens I’m going to pass the ball.” him 250 for missing five layups,” some college games and learn when to After a long pause Williams added, he said. “We stressed defense and foul a player and when to shoot the ball. “Or maybe I’ll drive to the hole, but I’m

4 running our plays better in practice Simply put, they need to increase their not going to shoot a three!” The lesson

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,4 _ maybe he would forget about the “They don’t know what they are sup- 1 push-ups.” posed to do, they need to learn more E The players gathered around in about how to play the game,” he said. i a .d lr ? I the locker room to see who scored “We can look good for two minutes LOOKING the most points. Washington found then bad for the next two minutes.” FOR out he missed being the top man Although Williams led the team in by a point and lamented, “I missed scoring, he took the brunt of Koonce’s SOMETHING? two layups tonight and they called wrath during a DeSoto timeout midway a charge on another one. I should into the final quarter. Koonce, who Find it in the ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, towers over his 6’6” senior, met him at CLASSIFIEDS! [email protected] have had 18 but I missed some free throws. That’s the same thing that midcourt and held a private conversa- r J " L DeSoto County’s Nirion Washington puts up two happened in middle school with me, tion with Williams. SUN of his 12 points in the 70-41 win over Hardee. too.” When asked about the incident,

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