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118th Year No. 33 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 70¢ Plus 5¢ Sales Tax Thursday, July 12, 2018 IDA Works To Replace Lost Jobs By MICHAEL KELLY Sync’s services is looking to location in Sarasota, is consid- and they talked about the diffi- Of The Herald-Advocate “spin CareSync back up” with ering busing employees for culties they have faced since Regardless of what you think The Hardee County Indus- up to 200 employees, and he is training while it works to open losing their jobs and all health trial Development Authority is hopeful he can find new jobs a facility here. benefits. of Bill Lambert, he has working to find new employ- for the terminated workers. Vanessa Hernandez of the One employee is putting off ment for the 125 former Care- Another company, he said, is IDA said she felt for the dis- a previously planned breast- “ worked tirelessly since then Sync workers who lost their seriously considering opening placed employees, and that the cancer surgery after losing her (CareSync’s closing) to get jobs here last month as the a medical-field-related busi- board is “committed to finding insurance last month. company abruptly closed its ness soon in the former Florida jobs for these folks as quickly At last Thursday’s County another company here and doors. Hospital location, and it could as possible.” Commission meeting, an ex- find the people new jobs. Executive Director Bill employ up to 125. Several affected employees pectant mother in her third Lambert said a large national Lambert said that company, were in attendance at Tuesday trimester said she now has to company that utilized Care- which already has an existing morning’s meeting of the IDA, See JOBS A2 — Gene Davis, IDA Chairman ” WES RESCUE & RETIREMENT Lawsuit Ends Leads Out Of Court In 3 R’s County Agrees To Pay $25,000 By CYNTHIA KRAHL Pendas Law Firm in Tampa. By TOM STAIK Of The Herald-Advocate Added to that fee, which Of The Herald-Advocate Hardee County has reached amounts to $6,250, will be in- Wauchula Elementary an out-of-court settlement in a house costs of $288.57 and ex- School is successful in the ba- negligence claim filed against tended legal costs of $2,432.41, sics: reading, writing and arith- it. leaving $16,029.02 to cover metic. Following a two-hour and any past and/or recurring med- The school has led the 45-minute mediation session ical bills and to fund the child’s Hardee County School Dis- last fall, the county agreed to restricted account. trict’s five elementary schools settle the claim brought by The civil action, which was in third-grade proficiency on Melisa Sigin, a minor, and filed in Hardee Circuit Court the language arts portion of the Ilaiza Borrego, her mother, fol- on Oct. 13, 2016, had sought an Florida Standards Assessment lowing a tumble which oc- unspecified amount of dam- two years running. curred on Sept. 30, 2014. ages and a trial by jury. Mathematics proficiency, The county assented to pay It alleged the county failed to too, is soaring as Wauchula El- the plaintiffs a total of $25,000. properly inspect the area of ementary raced to the top of the Circuit Judge Marcus J. Sumner Road and Boyd Cow- local pack in success on the Ezelle recently approved the art Road for any hazardous arithmetic portion of the FSA. settlement and dismissed the conditions, and to maintain and “Third grade is really setting case from the court docket. repair that area. students up for success,” said In his order, Ezelle instructed Consequently, the lawsuit Sonja Bennett, principal at the Borrego to execute a legally went on to claim, Sigin fell in school. binding release of claim on be- a hole on the side of the road WES saw 80 percent of the half of her daughter. Further, while riding her bicycle in her 108 third graders tested pass the judge directed her to sign a neighborhood on Sept. 30, the mathematics assessment final accounting and disburse- 2014. She was 11 years old at this year with an average score ment schedule for the funds. the time. of 309 points. By comparison, Ezelle ordered that any According to the document, the next closest school in stu- money remaining after pay- the child suffered permanent dent success, Bowling Green ment of medical and legal ex- and continuing injury, aggrava- Elementary, had 71 percent of penses be placed into a tion of a pre-existing condition, students pass with an average restricted account for the child, scarring, and pain and suffer- score of 302. who is now 15 years of age. ing, among other losses. Statewide, only 62 percent of Each party to the lawsuit will For its part, the county de- third graders tested passed. pay their own legal fees. nied all of the allegations laid Their average score was 301. COURTESY PHOTO For the plaintiffs, that means out in the civil action, and The results are consistent Joe and Bo were recently rescued in an emergency trip to Oklahoma. Upon arrival that 25 percent of the $25,000 stated no dangerous conditions with those in 2017, when 82 at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, the pair, newly introduced, began laugh- recovered from the county will existed on or prior to Sept. 30, percent of WES third graders ing, hugging and grooming each other. The center’s staff members were even more go toward attorney fees for 2014. sitting for the assessment surprised when they learned the chimps’ history. You will be, too. See B1. Jonathan Sanclemente of The See LAWSUIT A2 passed with an average score of 311 points. Only one school, Hilltop Elementary, did better WATER WAYS on the assessment that year, Peace River See WES A2 Suit Drifts WEATHER To Hearing DATE HIGH LOW RAIN By TOM STAIK 07/03 93 72 0.49 Of The Herald-Advocate 07/04 90 70 0.69 Wauchula will gets its day in 07/05 92 69 1.80 court – eventually. 07/06 91 72 0.00 The Florida Division of Ad- 07/07 90 71 0.05 ministrative Hearings has 07/08 92 71 0.01 07/09 93 73 0.03 agreed to hear the city’s chal- Rainfall to 07/01/2018 - 27.56 lenge to a plan by the Peace Same period last year - 20.44 River Manasota Regional Ten Year Average - 49.17 Water Authority to monopolize Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center water from the Peace River for diversion to the Gulf Coast. INDEX The hearing has been set for Classifieds ...... B6 February of 2019 before ad- ministrative law judge Courthouse Report . . . .A9 Francine Ffolkes. Crime Blotter ...... A9 “All seven challenges to the Entertainment ...... B10 permit have been consolidated Hardee Living ...... B8 and will be heard as one pro- Obituaries ...... A4 ceeding,” said Olivia Minshew, assistant city manager. Puzzles ...... A6 Wauchula is being joined in Save The Date ...... A2 the challenge by the Polk Re- Solunar Forecast ...... A4 gional Water Cooperative, Polk PHOTO BY TOM STAIK County Commission, and the Above-average rainfall is continuing to push local waterway from their banks – and onto local streets. The rising cities of Bartow, Fort Meade, water prompted Hardee County Emergency Management to issue a travel warning on Friday for Hobb Road. Winter Haven and Lakeland. Waters from a nearby creek escaped their bank and spilled onto the road near a bridge crossing a short distance The hearing will challenge a from State Road 62. Barricades and detour signs were placed by the Hardee County Road & Bridge Department. plan — supported by the “Please do not drive through water-covered roads,” cautioned Jill Newman, emergency management director. See RIVER A2 Residents can access the road past the flooded bridge zone by using Doc Coil Road in Bowling Green. A2 The Herald-Advocate, July 12, 2018

THE WES Continued From A1 erald- dvocate with 85 percent of students ciency from 67 percent in 2017 and committed to student SAVE H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE passing with an average score to 71 percent in 2018. learning, and I couldn’t ask for MICHAEL R. KELLY of 314. Learning gains in math, a better staff.” Co-Publisher and Editor The third grade FSA lan- however, were moderate as the A story in last week’s edi- THE JAMES R. KELLY guage arts assessment saw 67 school rose only one percent, tion of The Herald-Advocate Co-Publisher percent of WES’s students from 58 percent in 2017 to 59 incorrectly included Wauchula CYNTHIA M. KRAHL reach proficiency – the highest percent in 2018. Elementary in a listing of the of any school in the district – “We only had a one percent district’s “C” schools. DATE Managing Editor with an average score of 307. increase in math learning gains Bennett said the school NOEY DeSANTIAGO The statewide average for from 58 percent to 59 percent plans on expanding its focus Production Manager TOM STAIK proficiency on the exam was and will focus on increasing on improving learning gains JULY Sports Editor 57 percent with an average gains in the upcoming year,” and “consistently helping stu- DARLENE WILLIAMS score of 302. Bennett said. dents grow from one year to 12 – Storytime, HC Public Assistant “Our third grade has, really, To that end, school officials the next in both reading and Library/315 N. 6th Production Manager the past two years excelled in have scheduled training in Au- math.” Ave., Wauchula/ 10 am 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. Box 338 building a solid foundation,” gust to focus on math instruc- Teams of teachers, Bennett 12 – Movie Time/ “Smurfs Wauchula, FL 33873 Bennett said. tion. said, have already been meet- the Lost Village”/ Phone: (863) 773-3255 • Fax: (863) 773-0657 Wauchula Elementary is The school also saw an ing and planning through the continuing to make achieve- overall gain in science summer to “ensure they are HC Public Library/ [email protected] ment gains across most grade achievement, with a one per- ready for the next group of stu- 1 pm [email protected] levels. cent bump in success rates dents who will enter their 13 – Rock painting/HC [email protected] In language arts, the school from 50 percent to 51 percent classroom.” jumped four percentage points proficiency. “Because every score repre- Public Library/1 pm 13 – Send Me Missions Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the from 56 percent in 2017 to 60 “While it is an increase, we sents a student and every point Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at percent in 2018, and the school know we can improve in sci- is a child, our goal is to ensure “Nicaragua U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office made strong strides among ence,” Bennett said. that every student is learning Fundraiser”/303 W. (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: most “struggling readers” as The overall gains helped and growing academically,” Main Street, #3, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. the schoolwide results jumped push the school’s total assess- the principal said. Wauchula/6 pm eight points in the lowest quar- ment points – used in deter- “We want our students to 13 – Scout Club/Main DEADLINES: Street Wauchula/ Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. tile, from 48 percent to 56 per- mining school grades by the leave elementary on grade cent. Department of Education – level and be able to be success- 6 pm School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. “Our goal is to help every seven points higher, from 382 ful with any material given to 13 – Movie In The Park/ Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) student score on grade level points in 2017 to 389 points in them,” Bennett continued. Heritage Park, General News — Monday 5 p.m. and be successful and profi- 2018. “We want students to be confi- Wauchula/8 pm Ads — Tuesday Noon cient readers,” Bennett said. The nudge solidified the dent learners and know that 15 – Vacation Bible SUBSCRIPTIONS: “Our focus this past year was school’s hold on a solid “B” they are capable of achieving on improving reading, which rating. any life-long goal they set for School/Oak Grove Hardee County — 6 months, $21 • 1 year, $39 • 2 years, $75 was successful.” “I am proud of the efforts of themselves. We know that will BaptistChurch/ Florida — 6 months, $25 • 1 year, $46 • 2 years, $87 Schoolwide math results are our staff in maintaining the happen if we provide a solid 4350 W. Main St, Out of State — 6 months, $29 • 1 year, $52 • 2 years, $100 also on the rise, with a four grade of a ‘B’,” Bennett said. foundation that sets them up Wauchula/5:30 pm Online — 1 month, $5 • 6 months, $19 • 1 year, $37 • 2 years, $70 percent bump in overall profi- “They are highly motivated for future successes.” 17 – K-5 Summer LETTERS: Programs/HC The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of Public Library/ public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in 10 am good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. RIVER Continued From A1 17 – Devotion & Lunch/ Hardee Help Southwest Florida Water Management District credits to allow increased withdrawals from ex- Center/713 E Bay — to approve a 50-year water-use permit for isting wells through a project that would even- St, Wauchula/Noon the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Au- tually divert up to 10 million gallons of water a thority that will double that conglomerate’s day into mini-reservoirs. 18 – Stories @ The Depot/ Kelly’s Column daily allotted water use and claim all available Peace River Manasota’s plans for the water Bowling Green By Jim water drawdown allowable by state law from of the Peace River have also been in the works Train Depot/201 E. the Peace River. for four years, with the now-contentious permit Main St., Bowling The water, according to plans on file with the application being submitted on Oct. 2, 2017. Green/10 am state, would then be diverted into a still-yet-to- The water conglomerate, according to permit be-built reservoir for processing before being records, intends to build an additional water 19 – Storytime/HC Public The June 2018 Florida Trend magazine reports the top 20 pumped to Sarasota, Charlotte and Manatee reservoir in DeSoto County to hold approxi- Library/10 am universities in the U.S. are private. University of Florida is rated counties. mately six billion gallons of water that would No. 42 and is the No. 10-ranked public institution in the nation. The permit would increase Peace River Man- be processed at an expanded water treatment 20 – Class for Seniors/ Journalist and author Jeff Klinkenberg, 68, of St. Petersburg asota’s allowed pumping from the river from facility and then pumped to the coast. “Senior Services”/ has won the Florida Humanities Council's Florida Lifetime 120 million to 258 million gallons per day. Wauchula, as of yet, has no immediate need Hardee Help Achievement Award for writing. He loves to write authentic sto- Staff members at the Southwest Florida for additional water to fill the city’s needs. Center/10 am ries about real people off the main drag. One of his favorite Water Management District approved the per- The city is not a member of either the Peace 20 – Cooking with Danni, quotes is from Zora Neale Hurston, "Folklore is the boiled down mit April 24. The action was scheduled for rat- River Manasota Regional Water Authority or “Fish in a River”/ juice of human living." ification by the governing board of the water the Polk Regional Water Cooperative, and in- HC Public Library/ Former Wauchula residents Charles and Penny Nicholson management district on May 22, but the litiga- stead stands independent and caught between 2 pm live at Oak Hammock, a campus-based retirement community tion by the inland counties days earlier brought the two agencies. at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Oak Hammock a temporary stay to the plans. Wauchula’s stake — at least at this point — 23 – Class, “Improving opened in 2004 and has about 500 residents in 269 independent It took SWFWMD officials more than a concerns not water to drink but in maintaining Access to Justice for homes, 70 assisted living and 73 skilled nursing units. Oak Ham- month to formerly request an administrative the environmental resource running through the Immigrant mock is sponsored but not owned by UF. law judge to take up the challenge. city that serves as a source of both entertain- Survivors”/ Residents have access to university cultural and sporting “The district has concerns regarding whether ment and eco-tourism. Extension Office/ events and are offered 35 to 45 classes each semester. Charles it conclusively appears from the face of the pe- Still, the lawsuit brings no guarantees for 9 am and Penny are among the two-thirds of the residents who are not titions that the pleadings contain defects that safeguarding Wauchula’s stake in the Peace 23 – Craft Day, “Yarn UF alumni. They are partial to Clemson University. cannot be cured,” wrote Chris Tumminia, an at- River. Monsters”/HC Oak Hammock is not cheap. Current entrance fees range torney for SWFWMD, in a letter to the chief “I can’t tell you that if this is granted you Public Library/2 pm from $179,000 to $650,000, and monthly fees range from $1,900 judge of the Division of Administrative Hear- won’t have adequate water in the future, and I to $7,400. Residents have to be 55 or older. Continuing care is ings. can’t tell you if it is defeated then you will have 25 – Stories @ The Depot/ included as residents age, going to assisted living and nursing “However, in an abundance of caution, the adequate water in the future,” city attorney Bowling Green care. This is a brainchild of then-UF President John Lombardi district requests that you assign this matter to Thomas Cloud said. Train Depot/10 am 20 years ago, reported Mark Basch. an administrative law judge to conduct all nec- “I have sat in some of the most interesting Florida Trend reports the total compensation in 2016-17 for essary and formal proceedings,” Tumminia meetings talking about one of this community’s 26 – Storytime/HC Public the Top 5 university presidents in the state: Judy Genshaft, USF, added. greatest resources, and that is the Peace River. Library/10 am $1.28 million; John Hitt, UCF, $1.27 million; Kent Fuchs, UF, The Polk Regional Authority Cooperative -- It seems to me the permit puts a stake in the $1.18 million; John Delaney, UNF, $766,121; and John Thrasher, representing Polk County and 15 municipali- heart of it,” he added. AUGUST FSU, $738,668. (NBA star LeBron James has just agreed to a ties, has its own plans for the waters of the City officials are remaining hopeful the water four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for $154 mil- 10 – Wildcat Tailgate Peace River. spat will be resolved well before the scheduled Party/Main Street lion.) The cooperative is planning to increase day in court. The Top 5 state university foundations' assets in 2016: UF, Wauchula Inc./6 pm aquifer recharge in the Peace Creek Basin in the “We are encouraging all parties to mediate 10 – Scout Club/Main $1.8 billion; FSU, $652.9 million; USF, $582 million; FIU, $336 Winter Haven area to receive groundwater this case,” Minshew said. million; and FAU, $312.3 million. Street Wauchula/ Enrollments on campus of the 12 universities in Florida: 6 pm UCF, Orlando, 66,183; UF, Gainesville, 55,862; USF, Tampa, 50,577; FIU, Miami, 50,552; FSU, Tallahassee, 41,900; FAU, 16 – Hardee County JOBS LAWSUIT Candidate Forum/ Boca Raton, 30,284; UNF, Jacksonville, 16,491; FGC, Fort Continued From A1 Continued From A1 Myers, 14,957; UWF, Pensacola, 13,033; Florida A & M, 9,909; Hilltop Elementary Auditorium/6 pm Florida Polytechnic, Lakeland, 1,444; and New College, Sara- find a new doctor to deliver John Roy Gough also had Through its attorney, Dono- sota, 859. her baby. critical remarks for the board van Roper of Roper & Roper –––––– 17 – Class for Seniors/ Several citizens addressed for its handling of a previous in Apopka, the county went on “Medicare The current Florida Trend magazine has some interesting the IDA over their displeasure Audit General’s report, and to assert any condition alleged information, including: Basics”/Hardee with the lost $7.25 million in- criticized the local Grand Jury was previously known by the Help Center/10 am Stephen Leatherman, 70, a coastal ecologist and professor vestment by the board. investigation. plaintiff and that the plaintiff’s at Florida International University in Miami, is called "Dr. John Terrell said the nega- Lambert invited both men “comparative negligence” was 21 – Devotion & Lunch/ Beach." He's the one who puts out the annual Top 10 Beach tivity circulating in the com- to spend some time with him “the sole cause” of any dam- Lists. Hardee Help munity is not good for to see all the jobs the board has ages. Center/Noon He believes Florida should be called the Beach State as well anybody. created and what is truly going Working out the disagree- as the Sunshine State. His son's middle name is Beach, and his He said if he was being crit- on inside the buildings the ment between sides was medi- 25 – HC Chamber of daughter is named Sandy. icized like the board is, he board owns. ator Jacob Munch of the He says rip currents are the most dangerous things at the Commerce Golf would try to clear his name, Terrell, who said he origi- Munch & Munch law firm in Tournament beach, exceeding sharks and hurricanes, and cause the most and recommended the IDA in- nally lobbied for Lambert to Tampa. beach deaths. He advises to swim sideways with rip currents, vite a federal grand jury to in- get the economic development SEPTEMBER which will eventually end. Don't swim against the current; most vestigate the grant process director’s job, agreed while people are not strong enough. with CareSync and its prede- Gough would not commit to 18 – Devotion & Lunch/ Stephen grew up in Charlotte, N.C., which has red clay most cessor companies. accept the invitation. Hardee Help everywhere. He loved to be outdoors as a young boy and ruined He said the County Com- Terry Power, an opponent If You Center/Noon a lot of clothes with red clay. His mother told his dad to get a mission should request the of Rep. James Grant in next sandbox. His dad ordered a big truckload of white sand and built same investigation. month’s state representative OCTOBER a wood frame around it, creating "Charlotte's largest sandbox." race, asked the board to launch See 16 – Devotion & Lunch/ He and his friends loved it. a forensic audit of the Care- A year later Stephen saw his first real beach and fell in love Hardee Help Sync grant and seek an outside Something Center/Noon immediately. Corrections attorney to determine if the After his first Top 10 Beach List someone from Daytona performance-based note Grant NOVEMBER Beach called and asked why Daytona Beach did not make the signed was enforceable. list. After all it is known as the world's most famous beach. He Lambert said he felt Grant Say 17 – Hoofin’ If Off Main/ deducts points because you can drive vehicles on the beach. At The Herald-Advo- fulfilled his obligations of the Main Street His favorite TV show as a child was "Sea Hunt," starring cate, we want accuracy to agreement. Wauchula/8 am Lloyd Bridges. Stephen says sea level rise Is "the dipstick of cli- be a given, not just our Gene Davis, chairman of Something mate change." His pet peeve is cigarette butts on the beach, but goal. If you believe we the IDA, said the board was as 20 – Devotion & Lunch/ noted plastics is a larger contaminant by volume. have printed an error in blindsided by the sudden clo- Report Hardee Help To rate beaches he goes incognito and takes a clipboard and fact, please call to report sure as the employees of Care- Center/Noon his instruments. He measures the width of the beach and the it. We will review the infor- Sync. Suspicious Save The Date will keep resi- water clarity. The most important criteria are clean sand and mation, and if we find it “Regardless of what you Activity dents informed of upcoming clean water. This past year Siesta Beach in Sarasota was ranked needs correction or clarifi- think of Bill Lambert, he has community happenings. To No. 1. cation, we will do so here. worked tirelessly since then 1 (855) Fla Safe have your non-profit meeting People could be attracted to get into the saltwater because To make a report, call (CareSync’s closing) to get an- or event posted for free, e-mail we have saltwater in our bodies. "It's a primordial urge," he told Managing Editor Cynthia other company here and find 1(855)3527233 features@theheraldadvocate. Art Levy in a Florida Trend interview. Krahl at 773-3255. the people new jobs.” com as far ahead as possible. July 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A3 Letter To The Editor Wauchula To Repave First Mosaic Plays Important Road In More Than A Decade By TOM STAIK be an economic development payment, will end April 1, Role In Local Agriculture Of The Herald-Advocate carrot to entice a developer 2019; and a loan to finance an The city of Wauchula may into moving forward with the animal control truck, annual Dear Editor: make possible the Grazing- ica Grows on Florida Phos- once again begin repaving possible development of adja- payment of $6,633, will end I’m proud of our agriculture lands Education Building of phate,” and that’s true. In fact, roads. cent land. April 4, 2019. industry and way of life that the Range Cattle Research and 60% of the phosphate fertilizer City Manager Terry Atchley The Melendy Street project The payoffs will free about has defined our community for Education Center. used by farmers across Amer- told the Wauchula City Com- will be the first major road $57,000 the city can allocate to generations, and will for gen- Mosaic makes critical in- ica comes from right here in mission during a budget work- repaving in more than a additional projects moving for- erations to come. vestments in Hardee County’s Florida. shop last week that the decade. ward. Agriculture is important to future agriculturalists. From I take special pride in the municipality’s aging and pot- “Other than roads that have The city’s coffers are also our local economy, our quality 4H to FFA program support to fact that the work of our neigh- hole-scarred road system will been paved in conjunction expected to benefit from a of life and the character of our livestock purchases at the fair bors – not just at Mosaic but at soon be getting more attention. with utility improvements, it’s boom in the taxable value of community. every year, Mosaic celebrates businesses across the region “One thing that we need to easily been over a decade,” the municipality. That is why I am pleased the hard work of young men involved in phosphate produc- work on that is not as critical Minshew said. The final proposed assess- that Mosaic plans to take im- and women across the county. tion – helps farmers across as water and sewer is roads Roadway improvements, ment from the Hardee County portant steps ensuring farming It diversifies Hardee’s agri- America and around the world, and streets, and that is some- Atchley said, will likely get Property Appraiser is roughly and ranching continue to be a cultural portfolio with its use while helping to ensure agri- thing we need to start looking more attention citywide as the $123,000,000. According to fi- centerpiece of Hardee County of reclaimed land for new culture will continue to be a at,” Atchley said. municipality’s financial out- nance director Sandi Braxton, by reclaiming nearly every crops like sod, olives, part of Hardee County’s fu- Melendy Street will be the look continues to improve. the city had only tentatively agricultural acre used for min- pongamia and cypress. ture. city’s first target. “We are not well off, but we budged for $118,000,000. ing back to a productive land It makes sense that a com- I’m thankful to have Mosaic The roadway runs between are comfortable in the path that The final taxable value in use. pany whose primary cus- in Hardee. South Seventh Avenue and you have directed us to go the city in the current budget The company has also been tomers are farmers takes steps Sincerely, South 10th Avenue. The scope down,” Atchley told the City year was $114,833,456 and an important partner in helping to help protect our way of life. David Royal of the project, Atchley said, Commission. generated an estimated the University of Florida’s In- It has been said that “Amer- Wauchula will focus on the section be- The city’s debt – projected $632,700 in property taxes. stitute of Food and Agricul- tween South Seventh and at $4,843,730 – is expected to With the bump in assess- tural Sciences (IFAS) provide South Eighth avenues. be at its lowest in years as ments, the city is expected to programs supporting our com- “Than” is a conjunction used to make a comparison, while City officials have tenta- Wauchula moves into the new generate $668,096 in property munity’s farmers and ranchers, “then” is an adverb used to situate actions in time (e.g. We made dinner, then we ate it. My dinner was better than yours). tively budgeted $175,000 to fiscal year. taxes in the upcoming year. including a grant that helped the effort. The loan from the city’s ad- “That is really great for our According to Assistant City ministrative complex on South general fund,” Braxton said. Manager Olivia Minshew, Seventh Avenue adjacent to City commissioners meeting $100,000 of the project has Heritage Park is expected to be in regular session this Monday been “earmarked” for street paid off in full before the end night voted to advertise the Antiques improvements and sits in the of the current budget year. city’s proposed millage rate at Kovels city’s contingency account. Three additional loans will 5.6485, unchanged from previ- By Terry & Kim Kovel & Collecting The remaining funds come be paid in full by the end of the ous years. from a $75,000 appropriation upcoming budget cycle. The tax rate, though staying ADIRONDACK STYLE sign in 1905. Lee never re- fashionable until nylon was in- from the Wauchula Commu- A loan for three police vehi- the same, will be advertised as The Adirondack style started ceived any of the profits. vented. Nylon stockings were nity Redevelopment Agency’s cles, with an annual payment an “increase” due to the fact with a chair in 1903. Many The houses in the Adiron- introduced at the 1939 New capital projects program. $26,411, will end Feb. 28, more money will be raised be- wealthy folks from the East dacks led to other pieces of fur- York World's Fair and were Targeting of Melendy Street 2019; a sanitation dumpster cause of the higher assessed Coast wanted a cool place to niture that were made of local first sold in 1940. Stockings for improvements is hoped to truck loan, annual $24,005 values. live for the summer, so they wood, twigs and carving as went out of fashion when started building homes in the decoration. The style was very pantyhose became popular in Adirondack mountain area. much like Western or Rustic the 1960s. Royal Purple stock- Thomas Lee was vacationing style today. It originally was all ings have sold online for $6 to in Adirondack town of West- handmade of local wood by $35 a pair. The empty box has port, New York, and he wanted nearby carpenters. Sometimes sold for $4.50. comfortable outdoor chairs for there was added paint, or cut- his house. He made the chair out and applied figures like CURRENT PRICES from 11 pieces of wood and fi- stars or animal profiles. Pieces Sugar bowl, turquoise-blue nally decided on the reclining are heavy-looking and since milk glass, relief grapevines chair with wide armrests now they are made of logs, they are with bunches of grapes, footed, known as the Adirondack or heavy to move. dome lid, grape cluster finial, Westport chair. Lee had a local An Adirondack bookcase on 1920s, 6 inches, $60. carpenter friend named Harry chest was in a Skinner auction Bronze bookends, big rig Bunnell, who made the chairs and sold for $6,150. It had truck, molded, protruding from to sell. Bunnell patented the de- carved diagonal lines on the arched plaque, flaired rounded PHOTO BY TOM STAIK trim around the two lower cab- base, hammered, 1930s, 6 x 6 Melendy Street is slated to become the first road to be repaved by the city of inet doors, two upper glass inches, $405. Wauchula in more than a decade. doors, plus a decorated center Sand pail, Kewpie Beach, on each cabinet door and some Kewpie Castle, Scootles applied burl decoration. Inside Tourist, tin lithograph, Rose are three drawers and two O'Neill, 1937, 3 x 3 inches, shelves. It's definitely home- $800. HARDEE COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES made and one of a kind. Friendship Quilt, red and Submit A Tip *** white pinwheels, 450 embroi- Save A Life Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries Q: Can these be sold? I dered names, made by women 113 N 7th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 have a pair of Royal Purple of a church in Iowa, c. 1910, 76 NATIONAL HUMAN nylons, with back seam, in x 92 inches, $2,550. Tele: 863-773-5717 their original box. It reads TIP: Acorn by Georg TRAFFICKING HOTLINE Requirements: Identification, Social Security "10 1/2 style 704/4 nutria Jensen, Audubon by Tiffany & card 1/4" on the end of the box. Co. and Francis I by Reed & 1-888-373-7888 When: Wednesday ONLY | 10 am – 12 noon Are they of value, or should I Barton still are very popular or This is a bookshelf and cabinet just give them away? sterling-silver flatware patterns Text Bowling Green Church of God made for a house furnished in A: Collectors of vintage wanted by new brides. 121 W. Broward Bowling Green, FL 33834 Adirondack or Rustic style. It is clothing are interested in vin- For more collecting news, tips “Help” or “Info” 86 inches high and 46 inches tage stockings. Royal Purple and resources, visit www.Ko- Tele: 863-375-2231 wide. The chest is signed "DZ was a trademark of Sears & vels.com. to 233733 Requirements: Identification JR" in the wood. Its price is Roebuck. Silk stockings were (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. When: 3rd Saturday of the month | 8 am – noon $6,150. Cutting Edge Food Ministry 3059 Elm Street Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 Tele: 863-773-2484 Requirements: Identification When: Tuesday & Friday 10 am – noon & 1 – 3 pm

First United Methodist Church of Wauchula 207 N. 7th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 Tele: 863-773-4267 Requirements: ID & Physical address (Light Bill, Lease etc.) When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 1:00 – 3:00 pm (first come, first serve) Other Program: Bagged Lunch - M, W, F 8 am – 12 pm for pre-school age kids & adults. Wednesday Night Free Community Dinner: 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Hardee Help Center 713 E. Bay Street, Wauchula, FL 33873 Tele: 863-773-0034 Requirements: Application with proof of hardship Programs: Emergency & Homelessness Assis- tance For more information, Contact the Hardee Help Center

St. Michael’s Catholic Church Food Pantry 408 Heard Bridge Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 Tele: 863-773-4089 Requirements: Identification or Light Bill When: Every Saturday 6:00 – 8:00 am Rev. 12/19/2017

Peace River Growers Wholesale Nursery Donnis & Kathy Barber Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 Zolfo Springs, FL 7:12c P.O. Box 760 A4 The Herald-Advocate, July 12, 2018 Solunar Forecast Obituaries 7/12/2018 7/14/2018 7/16/2018 7/18/2018 Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Rise: 6:40 AM Rise: 6:41 AM Rise: 6:42 AM Rise: 6:43 AM JIMMIE TAYLOR Set: 8:25 PM Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:23 PM In Loving Memory Jimmie Dianne Taylor, 68, Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length In Memory of Russellville, Ark., died Fri- 13 hrs. 45 mins. 13 hrs. 43 mins. 13 hrs. 42 mins. 13 hrs. 40 mins. day, May 18, 2018, at the Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Arkansas Hospice River Val- Rise: 6:04 AM Rise: 8:17 AM Rise: 10:30 AM Rise: 12:33 PM Set: 8:09 PM Set: 10:02 PM Set: 11:33 PM Set: 12:12 AM ley Home. Overhead: 1:08 PM Overhead: 3:13 PM Overhead: 5:06 PM Overhead: 6:45 PM She was born Sept. 13, Underfoot: 12:36 AM Underfoot: 2:42 AM Underfoot: 4:39 AM Underfoot: 6:21 AM 1949, in Walterboro, S.C., to Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase the late Leonard Washington 0% NEW MOON 4% Waxing Crescent 18% Waxing Crescent 38% Waxing Crescent and Mattie Pye Carter. She Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times was a former resident of 12:36 AM - 2:36 AM 2:42 AM - 4:42 AM 4:39 AM - 6:39 AM 6:21 AM - 8:21 AM Hardee County. 1:08 PM - 3:08 PM 3:13 PM - 5:13 PM 5:06 PM - 7:06 PM 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM She was preceded in death Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times by her parents; brothers, John 6:04 AM - 7:04 AM 8:17 AM - 9:17 AM 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:12 AM - 1:12 AM Frances Carter, Wayne H. 8:09 PM - 9:09 PM 10:02 PM - 11:02 PM 11:33 PM - 12:33 AM 12:33 PM - 1:33 PM Carter, and William Barney Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction Carter; sisters, Lyda Carter Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing MAVIS F. Levin, Laura Carter Rud, and Best Better Average Average GERALD L. CAMPBELL Mary Ann Carter; and a grand- Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone MCKINNEY daughter. UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 Mavis F. Campbell, 93, of Gerald L. McKinney, 64, She is survived by her hus- Arcadia, passed away peace- 7/13/2018 7/15/2018 7/17/2018 7/19/2018 passed away peacefully on band, Paul Ed Taylor; son, Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data fully on Wednesday, July 4, Sunday, June 24, 2018. Keith Albritton; two daugh- Rise: 6:40 AM Rise: 6:41 AM Rise: 6:42 AM Rise: 6:43 AM 2018, at Tidewell Hospice, Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:24 PM Set: 8:23 PM Set: 8:22 PM He was born and raised ters, Melinda Coleman and Arcadia. in Hardee County where he Michelle Helton; 13 grandchil- Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length She was born in Dale would become successful in dren; numerous great-grand- 13 hrs. 44 mins. 13 hrs. 43 mins. 13 hrs. 41 mins. 13 hrs. 39 mins. County, Ala., on July 1, business and later serve as a children; brother, Robert Levy Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data 1925. Dredge Operator for the Carter; and sisters, Edith Rise: 7:10 AM Rise: 9:25 AM Rise: 11:34 AM Rise: 1:32 PM She was preceded in Set: 9:08 PM Set: 10:49 PM Set: --:-- Set: 12:50 AM phosphate mines. Carter Myers, Elizabeth Carter death by her parents, Nettie Overhead: 2:11 PM Overhead: 4:11 PM Overhead: 5:57 PM Overhead: 7:33 PM Gerald Lee truly enjoyed Grantham, Climmie Carter Underfoot: 1:40 AM Underfoot: 3:42 AM Underfoot: 5:32 AM Underfoot: 7:09 AM Mae and A. Dawson Farmer, life through mentoring Batts, Ruth Carter Redding, of Alabama; her husband, Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase young people and spending Jeannette Carter Nord, and 0% Waxing Crescent 10% Waxing Crescent 27% Waxing Crescent 50% First Quarter Howard Campbell, of Arca- quality time with his family. Shirley Carter Smith (Ray). dia; and brother, George W. Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times He deeply loved people and Funeral service was May 22 Farmer, of Alabama. 1:40 AM - 3:40 AM 3:42 AM - 5:42 AM 5:32 AM - 7:32 AM 7:09 AM - 9:09 AM had an uncanny ability to at Lemley Chapel with Bro. 2:11 PM - 4:11 PM 4:11 PM - 6:11 PM 5:57 PM - 7:57 PM 7:33 PM - 9:33 PM She is survived by a sis- reach them right where they Jay Heflin officiating. Private ter, Agnes Stanford, of Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times were in their lives. Gerald burial was in Pisgah Cemetery. 7:10 AM - 8:10 AM 9:25 AM - 10:25 AM --:-- - --:-- 12:50 AM - 1:50 AM Auburndale; daughters, Lee was a devoted Christian Arrangements were by 9:08 PM - 10:08 PM 10:49 PM - 11:49 PM 11:34 AM - 12:34 PM 1:32 PM - 2:32 PM Sonya Shrimplin (Randy), of and his positive encourage- Lemley Funeral Service, Crystal River, Carol Hill Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction ment touched the lives of Atkins, Ark. Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing (Ricky), of Arcadia, and many and he will be missed Best++ Good Average Average Peggy Barnett-Bruns (Tim tremendously by his family Bruns), of Port Charlotte; Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone and friends. UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 son, Sammy Howard Camp- He is survived by his bell, of Avon Park; as well as Provided courtesy of solunarforecast.com wife, Jene’; a son, Justin; a Bible five grandchildren and nu- daughter, Jolene; grandsons, merous great grandchildren. Garrett, Gabriel, Gideon, Trivia She will be laid to rest be- and Griffin; granddaughters, By Wilson Casey side her husband at the Recipes From Julie and Jillian; mother, Wauchula Cemetery in Daisy Gant; sister, Peggy; 1. Is the book of Ishmael in Wauchula. daughter-in-law, Joan; son- the Old or New Testament or Good Housekeeping The family wishes to ex- in-law, David; and several neither? tend their deepest gratitude nieces and a nephews. 2. From 2 Samuel 11, who SUMMER SQUASH let, heat oil over medium heat and remaining 1 tablespoon for the excellent care given Individuals whose lives’ received a letter from David WITH HERBS until hot. Add onion and cook mint. Garnish with oregano by Eva Lowe and the loving were touched by Gerald Lee telling to put Uriah into battle? Fresh mint, oregano and 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is sprigs. Makes 6 servings. staff during her stay at are invited to a Memorial Gideon, Ahab, Isaac, Joab lemon accent tender summer golden, stirring frequently. Each serving: About 75 DeSoto Care Facility. Service at Christian Retreat, 3. Which metal, used to squash. 2. Increase heat to medium- calories, 5g total fat (1g satu- Expressions of comfort 1200 Glory Way, Braden- sharpen others, does Proverbs high. Add zucchini, yellow rated), 2g protein, 7g carbohy- may be made at ton, Florida from 10:00 a.m. 27 compare to friends? Gold, 2 tablespoons olive oil squash, garlic, chopped drate, 3g fiber, 0mg robartsfh.com. to 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. Silver, Iron, Tin 1 small onion, finely chopped oregano, salt, pepper and 1 ta- cholesterol, 200mg sodium. In lieu of flowers, the 4. Who told God that Job 3 small zucchini (about 6 blespoon mint; cook 10 min- For thousands of triple-tested Robarts Family family asks that donations would curse Thee to His face? ounces each), cut lengthwise utes or until vegetables are recipes, visit our Web site at FUNERAL HOME be sent to the Serenity Moses, Satan, Bethel, Caleb in half, then crosswise into tender and golden, stirring www.goodhousekeeping.com/r WAUCHULA House, 1052 Kennedy Cir- 5. Matthew, the tax collec- 1/2-inch-thick pieces often. ecipes/. cle, Morristown, Tennessee tor, was known by what other 3 small yellow summer 3. Transfer vegetables to (c) 2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved 37813. name? Levi, Felix, Reuben, squashes (about 6 ounces bowl and toss with lemon peel Stubblefield Jehu each), cut lengthwise in half, Funeral Home, 6. From Mark 6, who called then crosswise into 1/2-inch- Provided as a courtesy of Morristown, TN Herod an adulterer? Samson, thick pieces Robarts Family Funeral Home Jacob, John the Baptist, Zimri 1 garlic clove, crushed with ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) garlic press Joab; 3) Iron; 4) Satan; 5) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh In Memory Levi; 6) John the Baptist oregano "Test Your Bible Knowledge," 1/2 teaspoon salt They Deserve Better! a new book with 1,206 multi- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE ple-choice questions by colum- black pepper Sandra D. 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PHOTO BY JENNIFER McCONKEY Notices Renovations at the Zolfo Springs Civic Center will hopefully be finished in the next month or so. Weather, how- ever, is a major factor in how much work can be done each day, so an exact completion date cannot be set. The parking lot already has been repaved, and Marmer Construction is working on the renovations to the build- ing. Employees from Town Hall are temporarily working from the Utilities Department/Fire Department building. The playground and basketball court outside the building are still open to the public. The renovations, which ______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CHRIS L. DANIELS; HARDEE are being paid for in full by U.S. Department of Agriculture and legislative appropriation grants, cost $373,165. THE TENTH JUDICIAL COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR (HHR), FLORIDA; FLORIDA HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CREDIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, are defendants. Victoria L. Rogers, CASE NO.: 25-2018-CA-000107 Clerk of the Circuit Court for HARDEE, County Florida will Now’s The Time To Apply HSBC BANK USA N.A., AS sell to the highest and best bid- TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE der for cash at: Outside Room SECURITIES CORP. HOME 202 of the 2nd Floor of Hardee EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND County Courthouse; 417 W. For Dove Club Permits FOR THE REGISTERED Main Street, Wauchula, FL, at 11:00 a.m., on the 18TH day of HOLDERS OF ACE The 2017 Landowner of the Club permit holders will be SECURITIES CORP. HOME JULY, 2018, the following de- EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-D1 scribed property as set forth in Year Award winner, Cal Cook- able to hunt over browntop mil- ASSET BACKED said Final Judgment, to wit: sey, plants dove fields on his let, Japanese millet, dove proso, PASS-THROUGH family’s Gadsden County prop- sorghum, buckwheat and sun- CERTIFICATES, LOTS 9 AND 10 OF erty and hosts youth dove hunts flower. Plaintiff, BLOCK 64, OF THE through the Florida Fish & Tenoroc Public Small Game TOWN OF LIMESTONE, Wildlife Conservation Com- Hunting Area in Polk County vs. AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 1, mission’s Youth Hunting Pro- has 13 Dove Club permits ZELDA L. SHINE A/K/A ZELDA HARDEE COUNTY, gram. “I love being able to share This coming season, there available to hunt the 50 acres. SHINE F/K/A ZELDA L. FLORIDA “The future of hunting with others what I’ve had all will be the same five special- Planting on this field is cur- DANIELS, ET AL. hinges on finding fun and ex- my life, and see people get ex- opportunity dove fields as there rently delayed due to wet field Defendants. If you are a person with a dis- citing ways to attract new peo- cited when they have a success- were last year. conditions. ______/ ability who needs any accommo- dation in order to participate in ple to the outdoors and keep ful hunt and start learning about NOTICE OF this proceeding, you are enti- them engaged,” he explains. conservation,” Cooksey said. Five Fields How To Apply FORECLOSURE SALE tled, at no cost to you, to the “Taking someone dove hunting Frog Pond North Public Dove Club permits will be provision of certain assistance. for the first time is a great way Dove Club Small Game Hunting Area in issued by random drawing dur- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Please contact the Office of the to accomplish this.” Because dove hunting is one Miami-Dade County has his- ing Phase I. That application pursuant to a Final Judgment of Court Administrator, 255 N. When asked what the best period runs now through this Broadway Avenue, Bartow, of the best ways to introduce torically been a top producer of Foreclosure dated June 27, thing a new hunter can do to new people to hunting and en- harvested doves. This year, coming Monday. 2018, and entered in Case No. Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at 25-2018-CA-000107, of the Cir- least 7 days before your sched- prepare for a dove hunt, he said joying time afield with friends there will be 23 Dove Club per- After obtaining the correct cuit Court of the Tenth Judicial uled court appearance, or imme- to shoot trap or sporting clays and family, the FWC created its mits available to hunt 120 acres application worksheet by going Circuit in and for HARDEE diately upon receiving this at a local shooting range. Special-Opportunity Dove planted in Japanese millet, to MyFWC.com/License and County, Florida. HSBC BANK notification if the time before the “Trap shooting so closely Club Program. dove proso, browntop millet clicking on “Limited USA N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BE- scheduled appearance is less imitates dove hunting, and the Entry/Quota Hunts,” you can than 7 days; if you are hearing or It offers hunters the chance and sorghum. HALF OF ACE SECURITIES same way you have to lead that to experience dove hunting on There are 13 Dove Club per- apply for these season passes CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN voice impaired, call 711. TRUST AND FOR THE REGIS- clay before pulling the trigger, the state’s best public dove mits available to hunt the 100 by filling out a single work- TERED HOLDERS OF ACE SE- Dated this 29 day of June, it’s the same as with a dove in fields. acres of browntop millet at Al- sheet and turning it in at any CURITIES CORP. HOME 2018. flight,” Cooksey said. Dove Club permits enable lapattah Flats Public Small county tax collector’s office or EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2007-D1 When Cooksey puts a group one adult and one youth 15 or Game Hunting Area in Martin license agent or by applying ASSET BACKED PASS- VICTORIA L. ROGERS, of hunters in one of his planted online. Clerk of the Circuit Court younger to hunt all scheduled County, east of Lake Okee- THROUGH CERTIFICATES dove fields, he makes sure to dates of a dove field, and each chobee. During Phase I, hunters may (hereafter “Plaintiff”), is Plaintiff and ZELDA L. SHINE A/K/A By: Connie Coker space them a good, safe 150 hunter gets to take a daily bag Hilochee Wildlife Manage- be awarded a permit for only ZELDA SHINE F/K/A ZELDA L. As Deputy Clerk yards apart. He says it’s best if limit of birds. Hunters have the ment Area in Lake County has one dove field. DANIELS; CHRIS N. DANIELS a new dove hunter can sit choice of applying as a “group” 15 Dove Club permits available You can check the drawing A/K/A CHRIS DANIELS A/K/A ______7:5,12c alongside an experienced with up to three adult hunters, to hunt on 80 acres. This year, results as early as July 20 by hunter, so they can pick up tips or they can apply as an individ- the field will be planted in logging into your customer ac- on identifying doves. He also ual. Permits cost $150 per adult Japanese millet, dove proso, count at GoOutdoorsFlorida. said there’s a lot of great infor- hunter. browntop millet and sorghum. com, and a pop-up message mation available on the internet All hunts take place on Sat- Putnam County’s Caravelle will let you know if you were NOTICE OF APPLICATION to learn how to identify doves urdays from noon until sunset. Ranch Wildlife Management successful. Any applicant who as well as how to field dress Scheduled hunt dates and num- Area has three fields that total provides an email address will FOR TAX DEED and cook them. ber of hunts vary among fields. about 125 acres, and 30 Dove also be notified by email. WARNING

THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 15th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are:

CERTIFICATE NO.: 1310 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cunningham, Trustee

Description of Property: Parcel Identification Number 16-34-27-0000-56540- 0000

DESCRIPTION 390 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL W OF RD LESS 1975.13 FT THEREOF - PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE OR228P790 16 34S 27E

SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD.

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on August 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk

7:12-8:2c 7:12p A6 The Herald-Advocate, July 12, 2018 July 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A7 Recreation Pays Closed BG Methodist Church Owes Off For Cities City $4,000 For Cemetery Upkeep With July being National Parks & Recreation Month, the per- By JIM KELLY ucts, such as price discounts, promotional "Chunk Your Junk Day" at curbside for sonal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on Of The Herald-Advocate allowances to retailers, signs and displays. free pickup by the city. 2018's Best & Worst Cities for Recreation. The City of Bowling Green has billed "The tobacco industry spends billions of Commissioner David Durastanti praised Staying active isn’t just good for your health, it’s also good the First United Methodist Church of dollars a year at point of sale sites." Some the planned growth for the city, including for your wallet. Bowling Green $4,000 for mowing and of the promotions of cigarettes and smoke- duplexes and other housing. One of the best ways to maintain an active lifestyle is to maintenance of the church's portion of the less tobacco are aimed at young people. Spinks said the old Bowling Green Inn choose a city that encourages and facilitates recreation. The best city cemetery, city manager Jerry Conerly She said more than two-thirds of is available for purchase for $300,000 cities have a wide range of leisure activities, both indoor and out- reported to the City Commission at the teenagers visit a convenience store at least from owner Gary Delatorre. Durastanti door. June 12 monthly meeting. once a week. Studies show that schools said there is a lack of parking and high- Consider neighborhood parks, which are instrumental to build- The church, which was founded in with a higher number of tobacco retailers way access. ing a sense of community, boosting property values, improving 1880, closed last year due to lack of mem- nearby have higher smoking rates. To- At the May 8 meeting an undeveloped public health and reducing pollution. In Washington, for in- bership and is for sale. It is located on bacco companies target lower income, mi- alley was closed by the city commission stance, close proximity to a park increases a home’s value by Church Ave. The building was also dam- nority communities with point-of-sale at the request of Howard Bolin who is five percent while the same types of spaces in Sacramento, aged by Hurricane Irma. marketing. building several duplex apartments at Calif., result in nearly $20 million in health-care savings. The commission approved the low bid The city commission denied a request Church Ave. and Jones St. “Recognizing these benefits, 100 major U.S. cities together of $1,094,900 from TLC Diversified for from James Prine of Wauchula to lease Dee Shackelford of the Heartland Li- invested more than $7 billion in parks and recreation in 2017. headworks at the wastewater plant and 12.5 acres of city-owned property west brary Cooperative was granted the use of But some cities offer more and cheaper options than others. utility water valve replacements. The other and adjacent to Avion Palms for cattle. If the old train depot for the summer reading To determine the places where recreation is a high priority, Wal- bids were $1.3 million by CenState Con- the city leased the land to produce income, program on Wednesdays from 10 to 11 letHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 45 key met- tractors and $2.0 million from Poole and it would lose the tax-exempt status, and a.m. June 13 through July 25. rics that speak to the benefits of recreational activities. Kent. the tax bill based on 2017 would be Poole and Kent Contractors was In each city, the agency examined basic living costs, the qual- The bid award was recommended by $2,057.92. Steve Spinks made the motion awarded its bid of $4.7 million for waste- ity of parks, the accessibility of entertainment and recreational project engineer Roger Homann from to deny, with a second by Shirley Tucker. water treatment plant improvements. The facilities, and the weather. Pennoni Engineering of Winter haven. The A request by Evangeline Thomas to use original bid was $5.1 million but a chlo- headworks project will cost $839,500 and Harrington-Liston Park on July 7 was ap- rine contact basin was removed from the Best Cities Worst Cities the water valves $249,400. proved. bid. 1.) Orlando, Fla. 91.) Memphis, Tenn. The low bid from Tucker Paving of The city will advertise for bids to de- Cobb Construction was awarded a low 2.) Las Vegas, Nev. 92.) Gilbert, Ariz. $154,945 was approved for phases 1-2 im- molish the old thrift store across from City bid of $71,797 for Hurricane Irma damage 3.) San Diego, Calif. 93.) Fort Wayne, Ind. provements to Dixiana Drive roadway, as Hall. Steve Bivens Contracting of Auburn- repairs. 4.) Cincinnati, Ohio 94.) Oakland, Calif. recommended by senior project manager dale had bid $9,250 to remove the build- Police Chief John Scheel was honored 5.) Tampa, Fla. 95.) Durham, N.C. Bo Conerly of Kimley-Horn and Associ- ing. The property will be used to expand for his 20 years of service to the city. He 6.) Atlanta, Ga. 96.) Wichita, Kansas ates of Lakeland. This is between Main St. the planned city park. received praise from other city officials 7.) Scottsdale, Ariz. 97.) Anchorage, Alaska and Doc Coil Road. The time frame for Steve Spinks was appointed to be the and audience members. 8.) Tucson, Ariz. 98.) Hialeah, Fla. completion is 240 calendar days. The voting delegate at the Florida League of Charles Fulse asked if the old thrift store 9.) Boise, Idaho 99.) Jersey City, N.J. other bidders were Cobb Construction at Cities Conference Aug. 16-18 in Holly- could be demolished by Christmas. 10.) Philadelphia, Pa. 100.) Irving, Texas $185,288 and Blacktip Services for wood, Fla. N'Kosi Jones of Trance/Formers was $208,071. Requests for qualifications for engineer- granted permission to use Pyatt Park on Best Vs. Worst Georgeann Singletary of Tobacco Free ing and architectural services was set for July 21 for a Splash Bash and a back-to- New York has the most playgrounds per square root of the Hardee presented a program on point of July 2. school event on Aug. 4 at Harrington-Lis- population, 0.5737, which is 17.4 times more than in Hialeah, sale advertising in stores for tobacco prod- Wednesday, July 11, was designated as ton Park for area children. Fla., the city with the fewest at 0.0330. San Francisco has the highest share of the population with walkable park access, 98 percent, which is 4.9 times higher than in Louisville, Ky., the city with the lowest at 20 percent. Summer Gas Prices Highest In 4 Years St. Louis has the highest spending on parks per capita, $482, which is 25.4 times higher than in Jersey City, N.J., the city with Gas prices are holding price last summer. Jenkins of AAA/The Auto According to the latest En- the lowest at $19. steady in Florida. 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Our selection of trucks, prices and customer service makes it worth the drive to Bob Elliott’s Greenwood Chevrolet! 7:12c A8 The Herald-Advocate, July 12, 2018 Churches, Preachers And Politics WPD Plans To The pastor at my home Part of the problem is the of mayors). church was preaching one way we see the world. We One of the reasons the first Sunday, and as an illustration think faith is just about what part of the Bible – the Old Tes- he shared that some senior happens after you die. Jesus tament – matters is because it Hire Second SRO adults received so little in So- kicked this idea in the head tells us how God’s judgment cial Security they had to eat when he said, “Whenever you comes upon nations that sell By TOM STAIK also release additional funds for operating costs. dog food. Then he added this visit the sick, clothe the naked, justice, abuse the poor, reject Of The Herald-Advocate The Police Department has been paying a por- phrase, “I don’t think God feed the hungry, offer drink to the foreigner, worship sex, and A second school resource officer will likely tion of the loan out of its budget for years. This likes that.” Everyone can agree the thirsty, and visit folks in lust for power (of course, none join the ranks of the Wauchula Police Depart- year, the WPD’s debt service cost was $16,652. on that, right? the prison, it just like you are of those issues impact us ment this year. The loan will be paid off by the end of the fiscal On the way home, one fam- doing it to me.” If you really today). The potential expansion of the department’s year. ily member said, “I just don’t are a Jesus follower, you will Jesus followers have a man- SRO program is part of a proposed spending The additional officer will allow Wauchula think preachers should talk care for the least of these. date to speak truth to power, plan unveiled to the Wauchula City Commis- Elementary School to remain fully compliant politics.” Maybe I missed It’s also a problem when no matter what party holds that sion during a budget workshop last week. with the requirements of the Marjory Stoneman something, but how is people people think their way of power. That is why the church “There is a second resource officer position Douglas High School Public Safety Act. getting enough to eat (so they thinking is God’s way of think- of Jesus should never sell its that is in there,” said Terry Atchley, city man- The law, enacted in the wake of the mass don’t have to eat dog food) ing. That’s the way the Chief soul to a political party. The ager, as he highlighted the “significant changes” shooting of a Parkland high school on Feb. 14, politics? to the budget over last year. requires all schools in the Sunshine State to be There are people (and obvi- The Police Department is asking for a protected by an armed security force either ously some in my family) who $1,480,114 budget for the fiscal year that begins through the use of school resource officers or think preachers should stick to Oct. 1. Lt. Matthew Whatley, assistant chief, armed and trained school sentinels. issues like salvation, heaven, presented the budget to the commission. Wauchula Elementary was protected by one hell, the second coming, and The spending plan represents an approxi- full-time officer prior to the law’s enactment. “Did Adam and Eve have mately $16,000 increase over the current year’s The additional officer will allow for the belly-buttons?” There is an- $1,464,721 budget. school to remain fully covered during vacations other set of folks who think The additional officer, Whatley explained, or training days of the primary officer. preachers ought to preach pol- Priests and Pharisees thought. church never has to figure out will allow Wauchula Elementary School — the Chief of Police John Eason says that he has itics if it agrees with their pol- They were so convinced of whose side it is on; the church only school within the city limits — to be tentatively budgeted to receive a $20,000 reim- itics. their own “rightness” they did- puts itself on God’s side. manned be an armed law enforcement officer bursement from the School Board of Hardee Then there are preachers n’t recognize God in the flesh Everything else falls in place during all school hours and events. County for the additional officer. who believe politics is the way in front of them. Before you from there. The addition of the officer is expected to lead The department, the chief said, is not asking you change the world. One start telling everyone what Jesus followers need to to additional cost savings in overtime and use for any reimbursement for the existing officer. well-known pastor in Dallas God thinks politically, you speak with a clear voice that of part-time officers. The School Board has yet to reach a formal had a TV studio built into his might want to check with Him. every life, every soul matters The overtime budget, as a precaution, re- agreement with either WPD or the Hardee new church so he would be in- I am always amazed when to God. Therefore, every life, mains funded at the current year’s $51,000. The County Sheriff’s Officer for cost sharing of new stantly available to news net- preachers think political power every soul, matters to us. budget for part-time officers, however, is pro- SRO officers brought in to bring the county into works to share his opinion. is the way to change a city, a Call it politics if you want. I jected to drop from $55,000 to $40,000, a compliance with the law. state, or a country. I believe call it seeing Jesus in the faces $15,000 savings. School officials have until July 31 to set a there is greater power on a of every man, woman, boy, The additional officer will also be available final budget. Budget hearings have been set for prayer bench than in a ballot and girl. to augment the road patrol when not needed at July 23 at 9 a.m. and July 30 at 5:05 p.m. box. That doesn’t mean Jesus I think back to that the school. “We are still talking,” the chief said. Someone Cares followers shouldn’t vote or run preacher’s statement so long The paying off of the city’s loan for its cur- The Police Department accounts for 8.95 per- RUNAWAY HOTLINE for office; it simply means our ago, and he was absolutely rent downtown administrative complex will cent of the city’s proposed $16,539,806 budget. hope is in the power of a res- right to say those words in 1-800-621-4000 urrected Jesus, who is the King church. Jesus said if you feed or of kings and Lord of lords (and the hungry, it’s like feeding 1-800-786-2929 President of presidents, Gover- him. I wouldn’t serve Jesus It’s Summer: Time To nor of governors, and Mayor dog food, would you? Drink Plenty Of Water! With these hot and humid adult loses about 2-½ quarts of infused water, milk, fruit juices days of summer, it’s more im- water through perspiration, or sports drinks. ! portant than ever to drink lots breathing and other bodily The most important fluid to Heartland of water. functions. 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7:12c 7:12p July 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A9 Courthouse Report Crime Blotter

COUNTY COURT CIRCUIT COURT enue vs. Joseph H. Rimes, transactions of $10,000 or Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated the fol- The following marriage li- The following civil actions order suspending order on more were filed recently in lowing incidents and made the following arrests during the censes were issued recently were filed recently in the of- child support arrears. the Clerk of Courts Office: past week. All suspects are presumed innocent of the charges in the Clerk of Courts Of- fice of the Circuit Court: Michael A. Goodwin and Diosdado Vazquez Jr. to Ju- against them. fice: Debra Rehberg Driver and FDOR vs. Leslie Nicole dith Rae Clark, for $155,000. Alejandra Ortiz Munoz, 48, Florida Department of Rev- Woods, final judgment on pe- James F. Richards to Jose I. COUNTY of Zolfo Springs, and Santana enue vs. Virginia Louise tition for enforcement of sup- Gonzalez, for $19,000. July 8, a theft was reported on the 100 block of Seventh Salgado Castillo, 45, of Zolfo Driver, petition for child sup- port order. Tammy J. Stuckey to Al- Street East. Springs. port. Anthony Snead and Shan- berto and Jenifer Lee Sosa, for July 8, criminal mischief occurred in the 3300 block of John Joseph Keith Pritchard, 47, Brandi Michele Froehlich non Snead, final order of di- $50,000. Holt Road. of Wauchula, and Jimmie Dar- and FDOR vs. Joshua David vorce. Beverly S. McClellan, ryl Granger, 27, of Wauchula. Miller, petition for enforce- Madison Revolving Trust Vanessa L. Brooker and Krista July 7, Eddie Grant, 18, of 820 Pleasant Way, Bowling Maria Isabel Garduno, 33, ment of administrative support vs. Vera Louise McCray, final Rae McClellan to Mark A. Green, was taken into custody by Sgt. Todd Souther on a capias of Wauchula, and Darren Ja- order. judgment of foreclosure. McClellan, for $45,400. for failure to appear in court. maal Anderson, 29, of Bowl- Diela Darceus vs. Marlon Teresa Stegall and Thelma Dwayne A. Tomlinson, ing Green. Lashane Lewis, petition for Chambers vs. Daniel Robert Melodee Jones, Matthew J. July 6, Matthew Ray Torres, 24, of 2965 Old Crewsville enforcement of administrative Darty, Brandon Lloyd Darty Tomlinson and Ethel R. Mo- Road, Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Dep. Beth Gainous and The following civil actions support order. and Elinor Michelle Darty, roney to Saul Delgado, for charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of and small-claims cases were U.S. Bank Trust vs. James voluntary dismissal. $55,000. narcotics equipment and assault on a person 65 or older. disposed of recently by the Jernigan, Catherine L. Brant Federal National Mortgage Ridge Ranch to Team Pen- July 6, Reshay Renard Melton, 32, of 761 Chamberlain county judge: and Troy A. Brant, mortgage Association vs. Luther Ray tecost, for $2,320,100. Blvd., Wauchula, was arrested on a disorderly intoxication Long’s Air Conditioning vs. foreclosure. McClellan Estate, voluntary Country Manor Associates charge by Dep. Cierra Johnson. Jose A. and Virginia Cas- Nationstar Mortgage vs. dismissal. to Country Manor Property, July 6, a theft occurred in the 3300 block of U.S. 17 South. taneda, dismissal. Joseph R. Colavito Jr. and Katie Fuinell Kilgore and for $2,840,000. Highlands Regional Med- Joseph R. Colavito III, mort- FDOR vs. Ophnie Jamal Au- F&O Grove Inc. to Ludwig July 5, Wallace Ray Keeton, 42, of 2329 Oxendine Road, ical Center vs. Carlos Morales, gage foreclosure. guste, final judgment on peti- Land, for $136,500. Zolfo Springs, was arrested by the Drug Task Force on charges default judgment for Roy and Sandra Brown vs. tion for enforcement of Opal F. Walden to Kenneth of possession of methamphetamine and possession of narcotics $7,828.95. St. Johns Insurance Co., con- support order. and Joan Kirk, for $80,000. equipment. Bayfront Health Port Char- tracts and indebtedness. HSBC Bank vs. Zelda L. Mosaic Fertilizer to Duke July 5, Ryan Tyler Raulerson, 26, of 735 Old Bradenton lotte vs. Caitlin Payne, final Melford B. Gilley and Shine and Chris N. Daniels, Energy Florida, for $120,000. Road, Wauchula, was taken into custody by Dep. Edilberto Soto judgment for $7,545.81. FDOR vs. Benjamin W. Cross final judgment of foreclosure. Arthur H. Holt III and on an out-of-county warrant. First Select vs. Christina L. Sr., petition for enforcement of Angella Louis Jeune and Jamie Lynn Holt to Andrew M. Thompson vs. Stryker Corp., administrative support order. Bethel Louis Jeune, final order Jr. and Cheryl Blanchard, for July 4, William Claude Johnston, 61, of 264 Hudson St., final judgment of garnishment of divorce. $90,000. Zolfo Springs, was jailed by Sgt. Danny O’Bryan on a probation of wages for $9,205.03. The following decisions on Dorena Misty Beyer and RA Cracker Partnership and violation charge. Achieva Credit Union vs. civil cases pending in the David Beyer, final order of di- Bess A. Stallings to Janet John Mayer, voluntary dis- Circuit Court were handed vorce. Hendry, Dane Hendry and July 3, Brian Sambrano, 29, of 607 E. Bay St., Wauchula, missal. down recently by the circuit D’lise Wyckoff Rayl and Linda Clark as co-trustees of was jailed by Dep. Gary Albritton on a capias for failure to ap- Bank of America vs. Mari- judge: Scott Alan Wyckoff, final Heath Hendry Trust, for pear in court. lyn L. Pierre-Paul, final sum- Ashley Slaughter and order on issue of school desig- $179,000. July 3, Nathan Robert Fuller, 36, of 1067 Magnolia Lane, mary judgment for Florida Department of Rev- nation. Bess A. Stallings to Janet S. Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Cierra Johnson and charged $11,472.51. enue vs. Andrew Larner, order Florikan vs. Industrial Pip- Hendry, for $81,000. with battery. Government Employees In- on modification of child sup- ing Inc. and L. Cobb Construc- Janet S. Hendry to Matthew surance Co. vs. Delfino Ve- port. tion, dismissal. L. and Ashley H. Smith, for July 2, Jacob P. McIntyre, 37, of 9284 N.W. 80th Ave., lazquez, final default judgment Louann P. Rimes and $50,000. Okeechobee, was arrested by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on a non-sup- for $6,079.29. Florida Department of Rev- The following real estate Ann M. Miller to Norman port of children charge. V. and Bonnie G. Edwards, for July 2, Waylan Pleger, 22, of 3214 Whippoorwill Lane, $22,000. Wauchula, was charged with battery and violation of probation by Dep. Cierra Johnson. Notices NOTICE UNDER July 2, Janye Elsa Salazar, 43, of 311 Riverside Dr., FICTITIOUS NAME ACT Wauchula, was taken into custody by Sgt. Todd Souther on an Notice is hereby given that out-of-county fugitive warrant. the undersigned, pursuant to July 2, home burglaries were reported on the 100 block of the provisions of the Fictitious Will Duke Road and on the 8500 block of Chinook Road. Name Act, Section 865.09, July 2, a theft occurred in the 100 block of Carlton Street. Florida Statutes, as amended, Hardee District School Board Annual Notification of Nondiscrimination intends to register with the Secretary of State of the State WAUCHULA Hardee District School Board offers the following career and technical programs, in- of Florida, the fictitious name July 8, a theft was reported in the 100 block of Hogan cluding career academies wherein students may earn industry certification: of Danco Farms under which Street. the undersigned is engaged Administrative Office Specialist or will engage in business at: July 7, Agricultural Biotechnology PO Box 534 in the City of Zolfo Chad Richardson, 33, of Sunset Drive, Zolfo Springs, Florida 33890. Agricultural Technology Springs, was jailed by Sgt. Thomas Fort on a probation violation Automotive Technology That the party/parties inter- charge. ested in said business enter- July 7, Early Childhood a theft occurred on the 900 block of South Sixth Av- prise is/are as follows: Daniel enue. Construction Technology Estrada. Culinary Arts Dated at Zolfo Springs, July 6, a break-in was reported at a residence on the 600 Nursing Assistant Hardee County, Florida 33873. Electrocardiograph Technician block of South Fifth Avenue. Person authorizing publica- July 6, a theft occurred in the 1000 block of South Eighth The district prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and tion: Emma Petersen. Avenue. in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any in- Dated: July 6, 2018 dividual or group on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, dis- July 5, Wesley Cryer, 38, of 912 S. 10th Ave., Wauchula, ability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetic information (and other protected 7:12p was arrested by Ofc. Amy Drake on an out-of-state fugitive war- classes included in the district’s nondiscrimination policies). rant.

The July 4, Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation. Herald-Advocate thefts were reported in the 100 block of K.D. Revell The district may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage Road and in the 1100 block of South Sixth Avenue. through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or PRINTERS • PUBLISHERS referrals to better prepare students for successful participation. Telephone (863) 773-3255 July 3, a vehicle on the 700 block of LaPlaya Drive was 7:12c www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com burglarized.

July 2, a theft occurred in the 500 block of North Florida Avenue.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION BOWLING GREEN FOR TAX DEED FOR TAX DEED July 7, a theft was reported in the 4400 block of Dixiana Drive. WARNING WARNING July 7, a burglary occurred at a home on the 4200 block of THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY Church Avenue. WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST. LEGAL INTEREST. July 2, criminal mischief was reported in the 4600 block of Maple Avenue. The property will be sold at a public auction on the The property will be sold at a public auction on the 8th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the 8th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the ______back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Hardee County, Florida at 11:00 tions concerning real property taxes, contact the tions concerning real property taxes, contact the THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT a.m on the 18 day of July, 2018, Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- IN AND FOR the following described property HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA as set forth in said Final Judg- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive CIVIL ACTION ment of Foreclosure: further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- CASE NO. 25-2018-CA-000011 LOTS THIRTY-FOUR (34) mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, AND THIRTY-FIVE (35), Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Wauchula, Florida, 33873). MADISON REVOLVING TRUST BLOCK I, MT. ZION SUB- 2017, DIVISION OF CITY OF Plaintiff, BOWLING GREEN, The holder of the following tax certificate has filed The holder of the following tax certificate has filed FLORIDA, PUBLIC the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- vs. RECORDS OF HARDEE tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- COUNTY, FLORIDA. tion of the property, and the names in which it was tion of the property, and the names in which it was VERA LOUISE MCCRAY AKA A/K/A 4814 EPPS AVE, assessed are: assessed are: VERA MCCRAY AKA VERA L. BOWLING GREEN, FL MCCRAY, et al, 33834 ______/Defendants. CERTIFICATE NO.: 1307 CERTIFICATE NO.: 1306 Any person claiming an interest YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NOTICE OF SALE in the surplus from the sale, if NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cun- NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cun- PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 45 any, other than the property ningham, Trustee ningham Trustee owner as of the date of the Lis NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pendens must file a claim within Pursuant to a Final Judgment of 60 days after the sale. Description of Property: Description of Property: Dated in Hardee County, Florida Parcel Identification Number 10-34-27-0000-57500- Parcel Identification Number 09-34-27-0000-52500- Foreclosure dated June 28, 2018, and entered in Case No. this 28 day of June, 2018. 0000 0000 25-2018-CA-000011 of the Cir- cuit Court of the Tenth Judicial VICTORIA L. ROGERS, 560 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS 600 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS Circuit in and for Hardee Clerk of the Circuit Court ALL OF SECT LESS W1/2 OF PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT IN County, Florida in which Madi- Hardee County, Florida son Revolving Trust 2017, is the NW1/4 PART OF 9198 ACRE ALL 9 34S 27E LESS NW1/4 OF By: Connie Coker TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE OR 228 NW1/4 LESS PHOSPHATE Plaintiff and Vera Louise McCray a/k/a Vera McCray a/k/a Vera L. Deputy Clerk P 790 McCray, and Any And All Un- SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- known Parties Claiming by, If you are a person with a dis- SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Through, Under, And Against ability who needs any accommo- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. The Herein named Individual De- dation in order to participate in fendant(s) Who are not Known this proceeding, you are enti- All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. tled, at no cost to you, to the All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. To Be Dead Or Alive, Whether Said Unknown Parties May provision of certain assistance. Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Claim An Interest in Spouses, Please contact the Office of the Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, Or Court Administrator, (863) 534- according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- Other Claimants are defendants, 4690, within two (2) working tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on August 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. the Hardee County Clerk of the days of your receipt of this (de- der on August 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Circuit Court will sell to the high- scribe notice); if you are hearing or voice impaired, call TDD (863) By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk est and best bidder for cash By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk in/on Hardee County Court- 534-7777 or Florida Relay Serv- 7:5-26c house, 2nd Floor, 417 W. 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We’re eager to share some an infant was used at a major news, and some surprising de- Midwest zoo in their former velopments, with you! “chimp shows.” When he grew Just two weeks ago, we had too big to perform, he was sent an emergency call concerning to a drive-through safari park two adult male chimpanzees in in Oklahoma. Oklahoma — Joe and Bo — Joe and his mate, Lily, pro- who needed an immediate duced many offspring at the home. They lived in separate safari park, and the infants cages and had never been to- were sold as exotic pets or as gether. entertainers. Amazingly, we Even though we’ve not yet have four of their offspring al- finished our construction for ready living here. They came additional space, the need for to us from the entertainment this rescue was urgent. and pet trades: Murray, twins So, we drove to Oklahoma Jonah and Jacob, and Ellie. and picked them up. They ar- After the safari park closed, rived here last week after a 22- Joe and Lily were sent to a hour drive back to Florida, and California trainer for use as we have them in our quaran- breeders. It didn’t work out, so tine area at the veterinary Joe and Lily were moved clinic for the time being. again, to a roadside zoo in Eventually they will move Oklahoma where they were over to our newer habitats held in small cages for 11 COURTESY PHOTOS when construction is finished. years. Bo, the younger chimp, enjoys a snack in his new Even though Joe and Bo had Unfortunately, Lily died home. Coincidentally, he has a connection to the older Joe will spend his new retirement in the same sanctu- never been in the same space there a few years ago. chimp who was rescued along with him and also to a ary as his grandson, Bentley, who arrived there just together, we introduced them The other chimpanzee, Bo, chimp already at the facility in Wauchula. months earlier. after they arrived here and it is thought to be in his 30s. He was heartwarming to see how was also in the entertainment sent to our sanctuary in Febru- in the ape trade business. Oklahoma from different own- tion, and tax-deductible dona- happy they were to be with business in California, where ary along with two other for- One of Joe’s daughters and ers. They now peacefully live tions are always welcomed each other! he produced at least one infant. mer entertainment chimps — Bo’s son now live together in together at the Center for Great and appreciated. Visit Right away, they began He was then was sent to a Mis- is actually the grandson of Missouri, and they are the par- Apes. www.CenterforGreatApes.org softly panting and laughing souri facility before finally both these older males! ents of Bentley! We refer to them as “the or call (863) 767-8903 for while they hugged and ending up in Oklahoma. These two unrelated chim- So, Joe and Bo are both grandpas.” more information on how you groomed one another. But what we discovered panzees living in different Bentley's grandfathers, who The Center for Great Apes is a can help these intelligent great Joe, believed to be in his after they arrived here is that states for many years each coincidentally ended up in 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza- apes. 60s, was wild-caught, and as our little 9-year-old Bentley — sired offspring who were used Pirates Knock Off Elite Tampa Team In World Series The Peace River Pirates 10-U Travel Ball Cartwright and Leo Marrero before Cole Be- Ryan Rivas played shortstop and pitched and Bilal Shweil made three fly ball catches on Team recently journeyed to Sarasota to play in denbaugh drilled a three run homer over the left added three hits. the run and added a couple base hits while the USSA World Series. field fence. Braden DeLuca pitched the Pirates to its big Hagan Bryan made some plays at first base, Teams in every age group, from all over The Pirates retired the Reds three up and win, played in the infield and added a couple outfield and did a little pitching as well for the Florida (and some out of state teams), awaited three down to take a 3-0 lead after one inning. base hits to the effort. team. them on the diamonds. The Pirates played The Reds came back though with one in the Tegan Van Sickle played in the outfield mak- Rene Reyes played in right and left field de- well against teams from Tampa and Jack- second, two in the third to tie the game and ing several plays and added three base hits to fensively and had two hits to right center field sonville while enjoying a four day mini-vaca- added 5 more to go up 8-3 going into the last the tourney. at the plate. tion at Sun N Fun Resort with their families. inning. The squad played a total of six games in the The Pirates had some long faces going into tournament. their last at bat. Insert a little Yogi Berra from After playing the seeding games, the Pirates the coaches, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” were ready for the single elimination conclu- The boys responded with five runs to tie the sion on Saturday. game. The Pirates faced the confident Tampa Elite Ruiz and Cartwright led off with singles. Mar- but the Pirates made Tampa walk the plank in rero drew a walk. a game where only three opponents even Cole Bedenbaugh came to the plate with reached base against a stout Pirate pitching ef- three home runs already in the tourney. He fort and great team defense. blasted a towering shot over the fence in center Braden DeLuca pitched a gem of a two-hitter field – for a grand slam. backed up by great defense in a 4-1 victory. The Pirates cut the lead to 8-7. At one point, DeLuca retired four straight Austin Hillard stepped to the plate and hit a batters on four pitches. All were ground balls home run to tie the game. to DeLuca, Leo Marrero at third, and Ryan The Reds were stunned and their coach Rivas at shortstop. called time out to talk to the team. Three innings of the six were three up and Ryan Rivas came up and doubled. three down. The Pirates, unfortunately, did not score Austin Hillard caught three fly balls at first base again. and fielded thirteen throws from the infielders. Momentum was high going into the bottom Carmello “Mello“ Ruiz had three plays at of the last inning but the Reds scored one to win second but his shining moments came on his the game, 9-8. birthday when he blasted two doubles to the It was a heartbreaker but the spirit and the fence. He followed that in the next game with comeback was epic. Some individual performances from the boys COURTESY PHOTOS another double making it three in a row. Bilal Shweil and Rene Reyes speak with a coach during the Peace River Pirates’ over the five days of baseball are to be recog- The Pirates’ runs came when Mello Ruiz led trip to the USSA World Series in Sarasota. off the game with a double and Gage nized. Cartwright got a base on balls. Leo Marrero Gage Cartwright made some good catches in singled both home to take a 2-0 lead. Ryan center field with one resulting in a double play Rivas singled in the fourth driving in Cole Be- as he threw out a runner trying to advance to denbaugh after he had singled. The last at bat third. He had three hits and pitched two innings saw Rene Reyes single and score when Hagan giving up only one run. Bryan sent him home on a fielder’s choice for Leo Marrero had 10 strike outs as a pitcher, Cafeteria & Auditorium the final score of 4-1. threw out a base runner at third while catching, In the last game, the Pirates took on the top and added five base hits including two doubles. seed Tampa Bay Sports Academy Reds. Mello Ruiz had five hits with three doubles Top District Projects List The Reds had swept through the preliminary while making some great plays at second base. games unbeaten, including a 12-4 win over the Cole Bedenbaugh caught, pitched and led the By TOM STAIK two 83-seat passenger buses at a cost of $30,345 and new Pirates. team with seven base hits including four home Of The Herald-Advocate outfitted with digital camera seating at a cost of $66,690. Tampa’s overconfidence was obvious and runs. Students at Hardee Junior systems. The curtains on the stage brought out the fire in the Pirates. Austin Hillard also caught, pitched, played High School will soon have A 65-passenger bus — not damaged during the The Pirates’ first at bat saw singles by Gage first base and hit a home run. spiffy digs for chowing down equipped with a wheelchair storm — are also expected to on their eats. lift was also included in the be replaced. The Hardee County School project, but did not receive “The current stage curtains Board has signed on for a funding. are more than 17 years old nearly quarter-million-dollar Recovery from damage and have acquired several renovation of the HJH’s cafe- sustained during Hurricane rips and holes over the teria and serving line. Irma last September is a years,” Krahl, who also The $230,000 project, major component of the serves as facilities director, which includes remodeling works project. noted in a report to the board. of the serving line and new The auditorium at Hardee The curtains were in- dining room décor, is part of Senior High School is ex- spected last year, Krahl said. a larger $2.8 million works pected to undergo a $98,343 “From that assessment, we plan authorized for the 2018- interior renovation. were informed that the poor 19 academic year. The facility, which sits condition of the curtains does The renovation is being largely below ground level, not support the cost (of clean- funded out of the budget of was flooded when under- ing them),” Krahl noted. Food Services Director ground stormwater drainage The curtains, that do not LaCheron Conway systems at the school failed meet current fire code, will Modernizing the district’s as a result of torrential rains be replaced at a cost of transportation fleet accounts associated with the storm. $14,432. for another quarter-million- Work to repair the drainage Funds for the school build- dollar investment. system at the campus contin- ing program are raised Transportation Director ues this summer. through a 1.50-mill capital Rob Krahl was granted The interior work is ex- improvement tax levied by $249,170 for the purchase of pected to include new carpet the School Board. The Peace River Pirates 10-U travel ball team traveled to Sarasota recently for the USSA World Series. B2 The Herald-Advocate, July 12, 2018 JUNIOR GOLF Strange But True Sertoma Tour Swings Through Pinecrest By Samantha Weaver By TOM STAIK and Gabriel Perez was fifth Wortinger was sixth with a Samuel Braxton is seventh Of The Herald-Advocate • It's not clear why lawmak- means "to melt." with a score of 52. score of 54. with 143 points. J.R. Redding ers in the state of Alabama • Do you know anyone who The Sertoma Junior Golf is eighth with 123 points, Kale once thought it necessary to is xanthodontous? If so, you Tour Plays The Bluffs Leaders Emerge As Tour Tour held its fifth event of the Henderson is ninth with 120 pass a law forbidding the oper- might want to refer them to Marks Halfway Point summer season on June 28 at The Sertoma Junior Golf points, Brody Hall is 10th with ation of a vehicle while wear- someone specializing in cos- Pincrest Golf Club in Avon Tour swung through Hardee Leaders are emerging in the 117 points, Cole Fann is 11th ing a blindfold. metic dentistry. "Xanthodon- Park. County last week for the fourth overall points standings as the with 86 points, Jayden Bolin is • Those who study such tous" means "having yellow Dylan Crawford was first in event of the summer season at tour has hit the hallway point 12th with 70 points, Jarrett things say that 70 percent of teeth." the boy’s 16-18 division with The Bluffs in Zolfo Springs with only four events remain- Hornick is 13th with 34 points, southern Nevada's water use *** a score of 86. Will Redding last Thursday (June 21). ing. Colton Cord is 14th with 20 goes through the sprinklers for Thought for the Day: was second with a score of 88, Zack Deuberry took first Samantha Payne leads the points, and Tripp Leidel and golf courses and lawns in Las "Laughter is a form of internal Andrew Graham was third place in the boy’s 16-18 divi- girl’s 14-18 division with 241 Ean Chang are tied for 15th Vegas. jogging." with a score of 90, Nick Pic- sion with a score of 83. Dylan points. Hannah Revell is sec- with 14 points. • It's not surprising that the —Norman Cousinsd cione was fourth with a score Crawford was second with a ond with 150 points, Alyssa Dillon Parnell is the leader word "fondue" comes from the of 99, William Celentano was score of 86, William Celentano Jordan is third with 128 points, of the boy’s 9-10 division with French verb "fondre," which (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. fifth with a score of 104, and was third with a score of 93, and Ashley Engle is fourth 225 points. Devin Wortinger is Zac Taylor was sixth with a Nick Piccione was fourth with with 88 points. second with 198 points, Con- score of 131. a score of 99, an Zac Taylor In the girl’s 11-13 division, nor Darrow is third with 180 Hannah Revell was first in was fifth with a score of 110. Melanie Suarez is first with points, and Parker Rapp was the girl’s 14-16 division with a In the girl’s 14-16 division, 225 points and Madelyn Dep- fourth with 100 points. score of 77. Ashley Engle was Hannah Revell took first place ner is second with 110 points. Jordan Castillo is the leader NOTICE OF APPLICATION second with a score of 84 and with a score of 74. Ashley Dylan Crawford leads the of the mixed 6-8 division with Samantha Payne was third Engle was second with a score boy’s 16-18 division with 263 260 points. Liam McCann is FOR TAX DEED with a score of 126. of 83, Alyssa Jordan was third points. Will Redding is second second with 249 points, Han- Avery Hurst was first in the with a score of 95, and Saman- with 200 points, Nick Piccione nah Castillo is third with 228 WARNING boy’s 14-15 division with a tha Payne was fourth with a is third with 198.5 points, and points, Jenesi Trevino is fourth score of 83. Lane Revell and score of 114. Zac Taylor is fourth with 174 with 198 points, Garbriel THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY Matthias Labritz tied for sec- Zach Doorlag was first in points. William Celentano is Perez is fifth with 175 points, WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE ond with scores of 84, Beck- the boy’s 14-15 division with fifth with 126 points, Zach Ashlyn Wortinger is sixth with LEGAL INTEREST. ham Donovan was fourth with a score of 85. Lane Revell and Deuberry is sixth with 110 91 points, and Liam Helms is a score of 92, and Zach Door- Beckham Donovan tied for points, Clayton Osha is sev- seventh with 28 points. The property will be sold at a public auction on the lag was fifth with a score of second with scores of 86, enth with 78.5 points, and An- 15th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the 101. Kaleb Revels was sixth Ranen Carmichael was fourth drew Graham is eighth with 40 back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- with a score of 114, Owen with a score of 89, Avery Hurst points. tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Schraeder was seventh with a was fifth with a score of 92, Beckham Donovan leads the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- score of 117, Jace Bryan was and Matthias Labritz was sixth boy’s 14-15 division with 247 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive eighth with a score of 123, with a score of 97. Kaleb Rev- points. Zach Doorlag is second further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, Ethan Kinney and Ashton els was seventh with a score of with 203 points, Avery Hurst is contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- Griffin tied for ninth with 98, Ethan Kinney was eighth third with 176 points, Ranen HAIR SALON mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, scores of 124, and William with a score of 101, Ashton Carmichael is fourth with 157 Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Hunter was 11th with a score Griffin was ninth with a score points, Ethan Kinney is fifth 773-5665 of 179. of 104, and Jace Bryan was with 141 points, Kaleb Revels 116 Carlton St. • Wauchula The holder of the following tax certificate has filed Jay Walkup was first in the 10th with a score of 106. is sixth with 141 points, and the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- boy’s 11-13 division with a Melanie Suarez was first in Cade Scarborough is seventh Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9-6 tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- score of 38. Ben Trevino was the girl’s 11-13 division with a with 140 points. Lane Revell is tion of the property, and the names in which it was

Saturday 9-3 7:12c second with a score of 44, score of 49, and Madelyn Dep- eighth with 120 points, Ashton assessed are: Marquez Angeles was third ner was second with a score of Griffin is ninth with 116 with a score of 45, Cole Fann 55. points, Owen Moses is 10th was fourth with a score of 52, Ben Trevino was first in the with 114 points, Jace Bryan is CERTIFICATE NO.: 1308 NOTICE UNDER YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 and Ian Frasier and J.R. Red- boy’s 11-13 division with a 11th with 98 points, Matthia FICTITIOUS NAME ACT NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. ding tied for fifth with scores score of 45. Trent Bray was Labritz is 12th with 72 points, Notice is hereby given that of 54. Trent Bray was seventh second with a score of 47, Ian Owen Schraeder is 13th with the undersigned, pursuant to Cunningham, Trustee with scores of 55, Jayden Frasier was third with a score 70 points, and William Hunter the provisions of the Fictitious Bolin and Brody Hall tied for of 48, Samuel Braxton was is 14th with 20 points. Name Act, Section 865.09, Description of Property: Florida Statutes, as amended, eighth with scores of 56, fourth with a score of 49, Kale Ben Trevino leads the boy’s intends to register with the Parcel Identification Number 15-34-27-0000-53270- Samuel Braxton was 10th with Henderson was fifth with a 11-13 division with 255 points. Secretary of State of the State 0000 a score of 58, and Kale Hen- score of 51, Matthew Suarez Trent Bray is second with 202 of Florida, the fictitious name derson was 11th with a score was sixth with a score of 52, points, Marquez Angeles is of Nature’s Way Out under DESCRIPTION which the undersigned is en- of 60. and J.R. Redding was seventh third with 200 points, Ian gaged or will engage in busi- 640 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS In the mixed 9-10 division, with a score of 61. Frasier is fourth with 187 ness at: 5375 Johnston Rd. in ALL OF SECTION 15 34S 27E Dillon Parnell was first with a Connor Darrow was first in points, Jay Walkup is fifth with the City of Zolfo Springs, PARK OF 9185 ACRE TRACT OR score of 46. Devin Wortinger the mixed 9-10 division with a 181 points, Matthew Suarez is Florida, 33890. 228 P 790 LESS PHOSPATE was second with a score of 50 score of 80. sixth with 144 points, and That the party/parties inter- and Connor Darrow was third Jordan Castillo was first in ested in said business enter- SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- the mixed 6-8 division with a prise is/are as follows: Bobby with a score of 67. Smith. STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Liam McCann was first in score of 29. Liam McCann Dated at Wauchula, Hardee the mixed 6-8 division with a was second with a score of 33, All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. score of 27. Jordan Castillo Hannah Castillo was third with Help A Child County, Florida 33873. was second with a score of 29, a score of 37, Jenesi Trevino CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE Person authorizing publica- Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Hannah Castillo was third with was fourth with a score of 44, tion: Melanie Smith. according to law, the property described in the cer- a score of 31, Jenesi Trevino Gabriel Perez was fifth with a 1-800-422-4453 Dated: 7-10-18 was fourth with a score of 40, score of 48, and Ashlyn tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on August 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk

7:12-8:2c

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED WARNING

THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 15th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are:

CERTIFICATE NO.: 1312 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cunningham, Trustee

Description of Property: Parcel Identification Number 20-34-27-0000-50050- 0000

DESCRPTION: 625 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL LESS S 15 ACRES OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE OR 228 P 790

SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD.

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on August 15, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk

7:12c 7:12-8:2c July 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B3 Mosaic Held Open House For Planned Ona Mine By JIM KELLY ditch will be used while the year floodplains of Horse Of The Herald-Advocate one mile of Brushy Creek is Creek and West Fork of Horse Mosaic on Thursday, June mined. All of Brushy Creek Creek, forested habitat of the 28, hosted a community meet- south of SR-64 will be pre- north and south portions of ing and open house at Hardee served. Brushy Creek including Littis Lakes Park for members of the Horse Creek, the West Fork Creek tributary, wetland and public interested in learning of Horse Creek and their 100- upland native habitat west of about the proposed 26,853- year flood plains will not be Brushy Creek, Oak Creek acre mine. mined. The 25-year flood plain headwaters north of SR-62 in- About 20 Mosaic employees of Brushy Creek will not be cluding a three-lobed forested and contractors and about 35 mined, except for the one-mile wetland east of CR-663, and a members of the public at- stretch a mile north of SR-64. portion of the Hickory Creek tended. There were charts and Mosaic owns or has mining stream channel. experts to answer the many as- rights to about 100,000 acres Nearly 28 percent of the pects of the proposed mine. in Hardee County, or about 25 total acreage (7,466 acres) will Hardee County Commission percent of Hardee's land total be clay settling areas which hearings were scheduled for of about 400,000 acres. Addi- will be reclaimed for agricul- July 9-10, including the tional parcels in the mining tural use. About 90 percent of Hardee Planning and Zoning footprint may be purchased by the water used in mining oper- Board. Mosaic. ations will be recycled. There The proposed mine includes The current land use of the will be a regulated system of 22,483 acres east and west of Ona mine site is 41 percent monitoring wells, berms and Ona and 4,370 acres on the agriculture and other land recharge ditches to protect ad- Ona-Fort Green corridor. uses, 33 percent upland cover jacent property and undis- Roughly half the liquid matrix such as rangeland and forests, turbed areas. Mosaic says (sand, clay, phosphate and and 26 percent wetlands or a clay settling area can be re- water) will be pumped by pipe other surface water. claimed in approximately six One byproduct of the Ona years after it stops accepting to the South Pasture plant at COURTESY PHOTOS Fort Green (CR-663 and SR- mine when completed will be liquid clays. Some 24 percent Scenes from June 28 Mosaic open house regarding proposed Ona mine. 62) and about half piped a 390-acre lake just west of the of the Ona boundary where through the Ona-Fort Green Wauchula City Airport south new mining activities will corridor to the Four Corners of Vandolah Road. occur will have clay settling plant on the border of Hillsbor- Local economic benefits in- areas (CSA). The figure is 28 ough and Manatee counties clude jobs at the South Pasture percent if the Ona-Fort Green west of the Hardee County and Four Corners mines will corridor (mostly areas that line. be sustained through access to were previously mined) is in- The area to be mined is these reserves to extend min- cluded. 16,967 acres and disturbed/not ing, ad valorem taxes paid to Mining will be set back at mined, 1,688 acres, for a total Hardee County over the mine least 500 feet from permanent of mined/disturbed 18,655 life, $270 million estimated buildings, 100 feet from public acres. The mine life is ex- severance tax to be paid to the right-of-ways or 50 feet from pected to be 24 years of min- state of Florida over the life of the mine property line. ing and 7 more years to the project, $60 million esti- Wildlife surveys and moni- complete reclamation, a total mated severance tax to be paid toring have been conducted of 31 years. to Hardee County over the since the early 1990s. The Avoided area of the mine mine life (contingent on eco- wildlife includes gopher tor- site (preserved or no access) is nomic hardship funding re- toise, gopher frog, sandhill 3,828 acres. If all the permits ceived from all mining crane, crested caracara, East- are approved, mining could activities in the county), pro- ern indigo snake, wood stork, begin in the fourth quarter of vides $35 million in guaran- and Sherman's fox squirrel. 2018. teed funding and up to $35 Species will be protected in ac- The state environmental re- million more in market-driven cordance with Florida Fish and sources permit was approved supplemental funding for edu- Wildlife Conservation Com- in 2015. Mosaic hopes to get cation, infrastructure and eco- mission, U.S. Fish and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers nomic development in Hardee Wildlife Service guidelines or approval by late 2018 and County, and establishes a long- approved management plans. hopes to get Hardee County term education endowment to Every area mined or dis- Commission and Planning and provide higher education op- turbed will be reclaimed. The Zoning Board approval at the portunities for Hardee students area will be reclaimed as July 9-10 meetings. in STEM (Science, Technol- herbaceous and forested wet- Part of Brushy Creek will be ogy, Engineering, Math) and lands, wet prairie, upland mined, then restored to historic agricultural programs, as well forests, pasture and lakes. conditions. This will be a one- as skilled trades. Reclaimed land uses will mile stretch that begins one Preservation will include also allow economic opportu- mile north of SR-64. This area 3,705 acres of avoided areas nities for agriculture, recre- was ditched in the 1940s, said protected onsite by a conserva- ation, residential and a Mosaic official. A bypass tion easement, including 100- commercial development.

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NOTICE The Hardee County School Board will hold Upcoming Elections: 2018 a special meeting on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of ap- proving 2018-19 personnel recommenda- tions. Election Dates The meeting will be held in the School Board Meeting Room located at 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. 7:12c Early Voting August 16th - August 25th 2 LOCATIONS 8:30am - 5pm in the Library (315 N. 6th Ave., Wauchula) Primary Election Day August 28th OPEN 24 HOURS 7am - 7pm 526 N. 6th Ave (Across from Nicholas Restaurant) 112 W. Palmetto Primary Registration Open: 7 days (Yellow bldg. behind old carwash) Bookclosing NEW MACHINES CLEAN A/C July 30th www.supermattlaundries.com 24 hr. Customer Service

877-394-0173 2:8tfc soc7:12,19c B4 The Herald-Advocate, July 12, 2018 eace River should remain pillow beside the front door. peacefull. If the growing He chose the porch and rarely Pinflux of new residents left it, mainly to do No. 1 or into the coastal areas contin- As Seen From This Side No. 2 out behind a stump in the ues, then I see no reason why By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips corner of the yard. the water district cannot get Wauchula He did not like surprises but help from the Army Corps of enjoyed praise. Like the time Engineers to build a dedicated he helped the sheriff catch a desalinization plant on the house thief. Joel had stolen gulf. some guns, but Barney would not let him out until Sheriff Tabb Several National Guard groups do it for the military in the got there. Gulf regions during the war. Lewisburg, Tenn., is home to a The sheriff rewarded him with a plaque and a three-inch T- group who supply water from the sea and converts it into drink- bone steak. All we got was catfish. The ing water for 100,000 military men and women. plaque was hung above his pillow, and he What's wrong with taking some of the water from the Gulf kept that bone for a couple of years. of Mexico to supply their needs rather than destroying good fish- Then there was the time Mom was ing in Polk and Hardee counties where other vacationers come shelling peas and was nearly through when to fish, visit or live. Barney came back up on the porch with Only a fool cannot see the damage overpopulating has done something coiled up and wriggling in his to the Everglades. mouth. He expected Mom to give him praise Salt water can be converted into good drinking water. Ask as he spat out a six-foot snake at her feet. any Gulf War vet. Instead, the pan went up into the air, Mom and the snake hit –––––– the ground going in opposite directions before the peas hit the Let me introduce Barney. He was not your average hound floor. It was several steps to the ground, and neither Mom or the dog. Don't tell him I called him a dog. snake used them. They left Barney with the look of what just From birth he was unusual. His ears were too long even happened on his face. though he was a hound. His bed was a three by three-foot feather He was sure he had done something great by removing that snake from the yard, but it did not appear that's what happened. He was disappointed so he just went to his pillow while Mom screamed something about peas from a sitting position on the ground. Barney thought he had done something nice. What's all that fuss about peas? Peavy’s Ponderings –––––– By Jonell Peavy John Harber Wells was the oldest son of my grandmother's sister. He was a justice of the peace in Miller County, Ga., and Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas lived on the county line. Step across the road, and you would be in Decater County. It was a long way to town by horse and buggy. It was one It seems like when things happen, they happen in threes. day there and one day back, so J.H. had performed a lot of wed- My son's truck broke down first, and he was left without a dings. way to go unless he called someone. The trouble was J.H. Jr., (we called him Sug) was a drunk My car was the next to bite the dust, and I was stranded on and was found to have illegally performed a few weddings him- my way to a doctor's appointment, which had to be rescheduled. self. No one knew how many. Fortunately my son was driving, and after a little work under the When J.H. Sr. was going over the books to record all the hood we were able to get it back home. It still needs work, but I weddings of the last six months, he discovered some with Sug's hope to have it done in a few days. handwriting. All these were illegal so he started trying to locate My granddaughter's vehicle was the third casualty. She had these to make them legal. He found some even further back, a only had it for a few days and couldn't keep gas in it. It is back year or two. with the seller until he can fix the problem. I guess you could Sug was no help. He said the couple would come ask it he say we will be stay-at-homes until all our vehicles are fixed. was John Harber and he said yes, so he joined them in marriage. It's been three years since we lost our beloved Truman, but Cousin Harber was able to legalize most of the questionable mar- his family keeps in touch. Yesterday I got a surprise visit from riages but possibly not all of them. his grandson and granddaughter and his 2-year-old great-grand- –––––– son whom he didn't live long enough to see. Ladies, men have some of the same problems with getting They live in North Carolina and Tennessee and are here to old as you do. Have you ever seen a man 75 years old with his visit their families. Many of you probably know Jay. He is the belt around his waist like he did at 20? It looks like he jumped son of Sherry White, formerly of Wauchula but now living in too far through his pants with his belt six inches from his shoul- Frostproof. It was a wonderful visit, and I love them dearly. ders. You don't realize how much you depend on your vehicle Muscles that once were his proud six-pack have now be- until it breaks down and you have to depend on others to take come a spare tire. Everything heads south on us, too. My excep- you to the store or to other places you need to go. There is an tion is my hair left for parts unknown. I found my hairbrush upside if you want to look at it from a positive point of view. today. Boy, what a misnomer. Even my eyebrows are missing. After I rescheduled my missed doctor's appointment my sis- A few days ago I thought they were thinning. ter volunteered to take me since my car still wasn't fixed. My Well, what should I expect. Most don't reach my age (82), great-granddaughter was still with me so she sat with Brook and I have to keep making new friends. i stopped going to fu- while I saw the doctor. After my appointment she bought lunch nerals. I think I'll just skip my own. I won't be there anyway. and ice cream for all of us. We spent the whole afternoon together just enjoying our lunch and a leisurely drive home, just talking and having a sis- terly visit—all because my car broke down. Notices Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be reached at 863-453- 3589.

The Southwest Florida Water REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Management District (SWFWMD) announces the fol- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS lowing public meeting to which all interested persons are in- DEBRIS MONITORING vited: Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Co. Commissioners, Governing Board Meeting, Hardee Co., hereinafter referred to as “County,” at: Committee Meetings and Pub- Hardee County Purchasing Dept., 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 lic Hearing: Consider Until 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at which time the proposals will be SWFWMD business including adoption of proposed District opened and read aloud. Any PROPOSALS received after the time specified will not millage rate for fiscal year be accepted. 2019. All or part of this meet- Important instructions and specifications regarding responses to this Request for Pro- ing may be conducted by means of communications posal (the “RFP”) are available at 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 or by media technology in order to emailing request to [email protected]. permit maximum participation PROPOSALS shall be enclosed within a sealed envelope MUST be marked with the of Governing Board members. words “SEALED PROPOSAL – 2018 DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES” DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 24, The general scope of services for solicitation is PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING 2018; 10 a.m. SERVICES TO MANAGE /MONITOR DISASTER DEBRIS RECOVERY TO INCLUDE PLACE: Tampa Bay Water, COLLECTION MONITORING, TEMPORARY DEBRIS STAGING AND REDUCTION 2575 Enterprise Road, Clearwa- (TDSR) SITE MONITORING, RESIDENTIAL DEBRIS DROP-OFF SITE MONITOR- ter, FL 33763 ING (RDDS), DATA REPORTING, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES A copy of the agenda may be Hardee County proposes to award a contract for professional consulting services to obtained by contacting: Water- Matters.org – Boards, Meetings the provider whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the County subject to & Event Calendar; 1(800)423- the negotiation of fair and reasonable compensation consistent with industry stan- 1476 (FL only) or (352)796- dards. Hardee County will accept, review and evaluate proposals and may require 7211. verbal presentations prior to final selection. Questions and inquiries should be directed The Southwest Florida Water to Lorie Ayers, Purchasing Director, at 863-773-5014. Management District (District) Hardee County reserves the right to: waive informalities and/or irregularities in any does not discriminate on the BID, delete any portion of the project; extend the project within the limits of the work basis of disability. This nondis- crimination policy involves every involved which in its judgment is in the best interest of the County. Bids may be with- aspect of the District’s functions, drawn prior to the date and time of bid opening. The County reserves the right to reject including access to and partici- any or all bid(s) and may postpone the award of the Agreement for a period of time pation in the District’s programs which shall not extend beyond sixty (60) calendar days from the Bid opening date. and activities. Anyone requiring Russell Melendy, Chairman reasonable accommodation as 7:12c provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act should con- tact the District’s Human Re- sources Bureau Chief, 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL PROCLAMATION only), ext. 4703; or email ADA- The Town of Zolfo Springs Election Qualifying Period for the purpose of electing Two [email protected]. (2) Commission Members will open August 20, 2018 beginning at 7:30 AM and run If you are hearing or speech im- through August 23, 2018 at 5:00 PM for General Election on Monday, October 29, paired, please contact the 2018. Seat 1, and 3 for four (4) year term. agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

PROCLAMACIÓN If any person decides to appeal La ciudad de Zolfo Springs abrirá el periodo de calificaciones electoral el 20 de Agosto any decision made by the del 2018 a las 7:30 AM hasta el 23 de Agosto de 2018 a las 5:00 PM. Las eleccion Board/Committee with respect general será el 29 de Octubre de 2018. Para seleccionar DOS (2) Miembros de Comi- to any matter considered at this sion que ocuparan las asientos 1 Y 3 por el periodo de 4 Anos. meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is ATTEST: Amanda Wallace, Town Clerk made, which record includes Dierdre White, Mayor the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be NOTICE issued. Registration Books will close Friday, September 28, 2018, at the Supervisor of Elec- For more information, you may tions office at 4:00 PM for the General Election for the Town of Zolfo Springs, Florida, contact: Lori.manuel@water- matters.org; 1(800)423-1476 (FL to be held on Monday October 29, 2018. only) or (352)796-7211, x 4606(Ad Order EXE0629) AVISO 7:12c Los Libros de registro se cerraran el Viernes 28 de Septiembre de 2018, en la Oficina de Supervisor de Elecciones a las 4:00 PM para las elecciones generales de la ciudad As well as being a unit of weight, an ounce is a duration de Zolfo Springs, Florida, que se celebrara el Lunes, 29 de Octubre de 2018. 7:12c of 7½ seconds. 7:12c July 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B5 Decades Kitchen

What were Hardee Countians Sizzling Summer: An adver- $6.95. New summer hours are thinking and talking about in tisement from Eleanor’s Koun- 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays the 1960s, or maybe the ’30s? try Kitchen offers customers through Saturdays and 5 a.m. Each issue, we will revisit that some tasty summer deals on to 2 p.m. on Sundays. corresponding week and year –––––– in a decade past, using old Diva Bloodlines: If you have copies of The Florida Advo- wondered how far back, and By Angela Shelf Medearis cate, the Hardee County Her- where, your family roots go, ald, or The Herald-Advocate. now you can find out at the This week, the decade of … Wauchula Family History Soup in the Summer?! Ripe corn should have a milky- the corn cobs; discard remain- Center. Open since March, this When I think of summer looking liquid; overripe corn ing cobs. The ‘90s center is a branch of the Winter recipes, I seldom think of soup. will have either a clear liquid or 2. In a large skillet heat 1 ta- Haven facility and is one of However, a well-balanced soup none at all. blespoon olive oil over July 9, 1998 2,000 family history centers in is the perfect way to highlight It is important to pick corn medium heat. Add 2 table- the world. The center provides all the sweet, crisp flavors of and process it within 2-3 hours. spoons green onions, half the Cat Care: Hardee County computers and CD-Rom disks freshly picked summer corn. The sugar in corn is quickly chopped serrano, half the could have a new wildlife obtained from the Family His- Soups are a perfect dish in the lost, so for optimum quality chopped fire-roasted pepper sanctuary if county commis- tory Library in Salt Lake City, winter, but they're easily a sea- process it as soon after picking and half of the garlic. Cook and sioners approve it today. Kurt Utah. Tedious hours of tracing sonal recipe with the right in- as possible. If you can't cook stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until and Lisa Stoner would raise special menu items. A Thurs- family names just became gredients. Using both the corn fresh corn immediately, store it vegetables are tender. Remove and house abandoned, abused day Mexican luncheon is much easier, simply by look- kernels and the corn cob in a in the refrigerator. from skillet and set aside. and endangered exotic animals $5.95 and an all-you-can-eat ing up a grandparent’s name soup is a great way to quickly This recipe for Sweet Corn 3. Add 1 1/2 cups of the on a 110-acre piece of land off catfish dinner on Friday is and state of residence. and deeply infuse the broth Soup with Spicy Guacamole is broth and reserved corn cobs to Steve Roberts Special. The with flavor, creating a spoonful the perfect showcase for fresh the skillet. Bring to boiling; re- couple are certified to work of summer with each bite. corn and summer vegetables. duce heat. Cover and simmer with Class 1, Class 2 and Class Corn on the cob is an essen- Soup in the summertime? Yes, for 5 minutes. Using tongs, re- 3 cats, and they currently have THERE IS HELP! tial part of a summer meal and please! move corn cobs and discard; a Siberian lynx. However, provides many health benefits reserve broth in skillet. there is a conflict with a neigh- Spouse Abuse Crisis Line year-around. The average serv- SWEET CORN SOUP 4. Add the 3 1/4 cups corn bor regarding wire fencing re- ing of corn on the cob has WITH SPICY kernels to broth in the skillet. quirements. 1 (800) 500-1119 about a quarter of your daily re- GUACAMOLE Bring to boil; reduce heat. –––––– quirement for thiamin, which Cover and simmer 4 to 5 min- helps maintain memory, as well 8 ears fresh sweet corn utes or until corn is tender. as beta-cryptoxanthin, which 2 tablespoons olive oil Cool slightly. aids in lung health. Corn is 2 chopped green onions, 5. In a blender or food high in folic acid, which is white and green parts, roots processor, combine cooked needed by women who are tak- discarded, corn and pepper mixture. If ing oral contraceptives. It also 1/2 fresh, small serrano pep- using a blender, remove the is a good source of fiber and per, chopped center cap and cover the lid thiamine, and contains fair 2 jarred fire-roasted red pep- with a dish towel. Blend or amounts of vitamin C, magne- pers, chopped process until almost smooth. sium, niacin and potassium. 2 cloves garlic, minced 6. Return pureed mixture to One serving or one ear of corn 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium the skillet. Slowly whisk in has about 83 calories. chicken or vegetable broth enough remaining broth to Here are some tips from the 1/2 medium tomato, diced reach desired consistency; heat Utah State Extension Service 2 tablespoons snipped fresh through. Keep soup warm for selecting and storing fresh cilantro while preparing guacamole. corn: 1 teaspoon minced lime peel 7. For guacamole, in a large Look for corn with good 2 tablespoons lime juice skillet, heat remaining 1 table- green husk color, silk ends that 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt spoon oil over medium-high are free from decay or worm 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground heat. Add the 3/4 cup reserved injury, and stem ends that are black pepper corn kernels. Cook 8 to 10 min- not too discolored or dried. Se- 1 large avocado, halved, utes or until kernels are tender lect ears that are well-covered seeded, peeled, and coarsely and lightly browned, stirring with plump, not too mature chopped occasionally. Remove from kernels. Avoid ears with unde- 1/2 cup crumbled queso heat and cool slightly. veloped kernels, ears with very fresco cheese 8. In a medium bowl com- large kernels and dark yellow bine toasted corn, the remain- kernels because they can be 1. Using a sharp knife, cut ing garlic, green onion and tough and not very sweet. the corn kernels off the cobs peppers, the tomato, cilantro, Husk one side of the corn. (should have about 4 cups). Set lime peel, lime juice, salt and Press a fingernail into one of aside 3/4 cup of the corn for the black pepper. Add the avocado. the kernels to test the liquid. guacamole. Set aside three of Lightly toss to combine. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with gua- camole and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco cheese. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children's au- thor, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is "The Kitchen Diva's Diabetic Cookbook." Her website is www.diva- pro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Face- book. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis.

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GATOR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Crop Update REFRIGERATION & ICE MACHINES July 9, 2018 General: According to the National Agricultural Statistics HINK REEN AVE NERGY AVE ONEY Service in Florida, there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork for T G S E S M the week ending Sunday, July 8, 2018. Precipitation estimates ranged from no rain in Palm Coast (Flagler County) to 7.9 inches in University (Hillsborough County). The average mean temper- ature ranged from 78.5°F in Jasper (Hamilton County) to 85.6°F 863-832-3399 in Key West (Monroe County). Citrus: Temperatures were typical for this time of the year, LOCALLY OWNED with most days reaching highs in the mid 80s to the mid 90s. Moderate to heavy rainfall (one to six inches) made its way into the citrus producing region, characteristic of summer thunder- storms. Heavy rain was the most widespread in the central and southern citrus producing areas. Lakeland (Polk County) recorded the greatest amount of rainfall at 6.34 inches. Accord- ing to the July 5, 2018 U.S. Drought Monitor, the entire citrus region was drought free. Field workers continued with spray programs on days with allowable weather. Caretakers were applying summer oils and Hot Enough nutritional sprays. They were also treating for greening. Most were mowing, fertilizing, and conducting young tree care. Canals and ditches have ample water for irrigation. Irriga- tion is being run two to three times a week, depending upon need. The fruit and trees are responding well to the moisture, For You? showing new leaves and signs of growth. Fruits and Vegetables: Crops harvested included avocado, bitter melon, boniato, lychee fruit, malanga, mango, and okra.

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In nonstick 12-inch of sales and a movie in the (Friday). “The Incredibles” plore all this community has to child is having fun, getting lemon accent tender summer skillet, heat oil over medium park, followed by a month of will be showing outdoors on a offer. Complete as many activ- away from screens and elec- squash. heat until hot. Add onion and Scout Club explorations with a large screen at 8 p.m. in Her- ities as you like from July 13 tronics, and learning about this cook 5 to 7 minutes or until grand finale in August at the itage Park. Bring your children to Aug. 10. Whether you community. The presenting 2 tablespoons olive oil onion is golden, stirring fre- Wildcat Tailgate Party. Main dressed as their favorite super- choose one activity or try to sponsor of the Downtown 1 small onion, finely chopped quently. Street has everything planned heroes to enjoy a unique expe- complete them all, the goal is Wauchula Scout Club is David 3 small zucchini (about 6 2. Increase heat to to bring you a summer of ad- rience downtown. Bring some just to have fun! Horton for Hardee County ounces each), cut lengthwise medium-high. Add zucchini, venture! lawn chairs or a blanket. Pack When children sign up dur- Judge. The activities are also in half, then crosswise into yellow squash, garlic, Salute to Summer is a week a picnic or grab dinner to go ing the movie in the park or at supported by Hackney, Ames 1/2-inch-thick pieces chopped oregano, salt, pep- of sales and promotions. Six- from your favorite Main Street the Main Street Wauchula of- & Co., certified public ac- 3 small yellow summer per and 1 tablespoon mint; teen downtown businesses are restaurant. fice, located at 107 E. Main countants. squashes (about 6 ounces cook 10 minutes or until veg- joining together in a true testa- Concessions will be avail- St., they will receive an ex- Main Street Wauchula Inc. each), cut lengthwise in half, etables are tender and golden, ment of community spirit July able, and support New Hope plorer’s badge and guide. As has a summer of fun planned then crosswise into 1/2-inch- stirring often. 9-13. Restaurants, retail stores Baptist Church’s missions in children select and complete for you! This month starts with thick pieces 3. Transfer vegetables to and service providers have Nicaragua. activities off the explorer’s a week of sales and promo- 1 garlic clove, crushed with bowl and toss with lemon deals you will want to take ad- Mosaic and First National guide, they will bring the tions July 9-13, ending with a garlic press peel and remaining 1 table- vantage of. For a full list of Bank sponsor the movie series, guide and proof of the com- movie in the park on Friday. 1 teaspoon chopped fresh spoon mint. Garnish with participating businesses, visit allowing this event to be free pleted activity to the sponsor- The Downtown Wauchula oregano oregano sprigs. Makes 6 ing Explorer Station. There, Scout Club kicks off July 13 1/2 teaspoon salt servings. they will receive the activity and ends at the Wildcat Tail- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground For thousands of triple-tested badge. For the final adven- gate Party on Aug. 10. black pepper recipes, visit our Web site at Your Business Could Appear Here! ture, come downtown to the This summer is just getting 2 tablespoons chopped fresh www.goodhousekeeping.com/ Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels annual Wildcate Tailgate Party started and Main Street mint recipes/. The Herald Advocate 773-3255 or on Friday, Aug. 10. Have your Wauchula Inc. has some excit- 1 teaspoon grated fresh (c) 2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com children bring their explorer ing things you do not want to lemon peel guide and badges. If half of the miss! – THE CLASSIFIEDS – Rentals Services Services Services Yard Sales Yard Sales

ATTENTION! The Federal Fair VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE DO YOU HAVE a problem with ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- SATURDAY, 8-12, 213 Riverside FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8-2, 409 Housing Act prohibits advertis- Care offers a bereavement walk- drugs? Narcotics Anonymous 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and Drive, Riverview. 7:12p South 10th, Wauchula. Furni- ing any preference or limitation in support group for those that meets Monday, Thursday and Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 FRIDAY, SATURDAY, 8-2, Hwy. ture, household, clothes. 7:12p based on race, color, religion, have experienced the loss of a Friday night 7:00 p.m. at First Section 10 Paragraph D require 17 N. across from Badcocks. MULTI-FAMILY, SATURDAY, 8-?, sex, handicap, familial status or love one. Beginning 9/2/16 every United Methodist Church, at the all ads for any construction-re- Everything 50¢. Furniture $5 up. Crutchfield Auto Care, Hwy 17. national origin, or the intention Friday at 1 p.m. in the VITAS of- corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., lated service to carry the con- 7:12p School stuff and more. 7:12p to make such a preference or fice, 113 W. Main Street, Wauchula. tfc-dh tractor’s licence number. tfc-dh limitation. Familial status in- Wauchula, 863-583-7100. cludes children under 18 living 8:18tfc-dh with parents or guardians and *** HARDEE CO. BOCC pregnant women. tfc-dh NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION TROUBLE? CALL FREE ESTIMATES Services ULLRICH’S PITCHER PUMP By Hour or Contract Senior Mechanic (FL “B”CDL) $15.74-$21.70/hr. + For complete well, sales, ben. pkg. service and installation, H. KIKER General Maintenance Mechanic (FL DL) $13.52- call 863-773-6448. $18.64/hr. + ben. pkg. I WILL CLEAN PLANTS and mow 7:18tfc small yards. Joe 863-245-9898. THE WAUCHULA LIONS CLUB — Tree Surgery — Solid Waste Heavy Equipment Operator (FL A CDL Air Brake and Tanker endorsements) $13.52-$18.64/hr. 7:12p collects NOT broken prescrip- Tree Trimming 40 Years Full Time Service JOE WILL PICK UP for FREE, tion eyeglasses, cases and sun- Tree Removal + ben. pkg. appliances and other metal. glasses. Please drop off at 735 Stump Grinding INSURED Equipment Operator/Spotter (FL A CDL Air Brake, 863-245-9898. 7:12p N. 6th Ave. tfc-dh 863-453-4942 Tanker, and Hazardous Materials) $11.72 - $16.15/hr. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob- 3601 E. Ramsey Way 863-453-4272 + ben. pkg. Thursday 7:00 p.m., Grace Fel- lem? Call Alcoholics Anony- Avon Park, FL 33825 cl5:4tfc Cell: 863-664-9091 Equipment Operator (FL DL) $11.13-$15.35/hr. + ben. lowship Church, 131 S. 8th Ave., mous in Hardee county at 863-781-6414. Several weekly pkg. Wauchula. Bill 727-326-3816. Maintenance Worker II (FL DL) $10.67 - $14.70/hr.+ tfc-dh meetings. tfc-dh ben. pkg.

Job descriptions @ www.hardeecounty.net, w/applica- REVELL AUTO SALES tion. Submit: HR, 205 Hanchey Rd Wauchula, FL 33873, Ph: (863) 773-2161. Positions open until filled. Hill’s Auto World $500 OFF cl7:12-19c Any Vehicle In Stock! $500 Must Present Coupon $500 OFF (one coupon per customer) OFF BOWLING GREEN QUICK LUBE & AUTO REPAIR Dan Sandra Jimmy BUY HERE PAY HERE YOUR TIRE HEADQUARTERS 735-0188 375-4441 863-375-4113 5101 N. Hwy 17 • Bowling Green 3505 US HWY 17 S 4205 US HWY 17 N After Hours Call: 375-4461 cl5:10tfc ZOLFO SPRINGS BOWLING GREEN Travis Revell • Sandra Miller New Tire Changer & Balancer 863-245-0383 863-781-4577 TERRY Can Do 26” Wheels MIKE 5220 Hwy 17N • Bowling Green (across from BP) MONDAY - SATURDAY 8 am - 6 pm Licensed ✓ ✓ Se Habla Español and Insured Foreign and Domestic Cars Diesel Engines WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS Reg.# ✓ Gas or Diesel Manual or Automatic Transmissions Bryan Land Services LLC cl5:17tfc MV-40625 cl6:21tfc Excavating • Grading • Land Clearing Trivia 863-263-8250 POLL WORKERS AND DEPUTIES Test Ona, FL ARE THE BACKBONE OF ELECTIONS By Fifi Rodriguez cl7:12-8:2p 1. TELEVISION: Who is Hardee County Supervisor of Elections is looking for a the current host of the "Family few good men and women to be poll workers and Feud" game show? 2. ART: What is the only deputies. work of Michelangelo's that bears his signature? Advantage Realty #1 Requirements Are: 3. LANGUAGE: What Over the age of 18 • Registered to vote in letters end a gerund in the Eng- Marcus Steven Lambert P.A. - "Mark" lish language? Realtor - Broker Associate Hardee County • Capable of sitting or standing for 4. GENERAL KNOWL- prolonged periods of time • Never been convicted EDGE: What is the common Land Specialist of a felony • Able to stoop, bend, and lift approxi- term for bovine spongiform encephalopathy? Agricultural • Commercial mately 40 pounds (with assistance) • Able to read, 5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Residential Sales write, and speak English • Not be a candidate on How many vice presidents the ballot • and Must attend a training session, served with President Franklin 743 US 27 S. • Sebring, FL 33872 D. Roosevelt during his four as required per FS#102.014 (1). terms? Cell: 863-832-0401 • Office: 863-386-0303 6. U.S. STATES: Which Fax: 1-863-386-1112 state was once an independent In Addition — Deputies Must Be Able To sovereign nation? Email: [email protected] Pass A Background Check. 7. ASTRONOMY: How Listings: www.advantagehighlands.com old is the sun in our solar sys- Rentals: www.advantagehighlands.net tem? cl5:10tfc Contact The Hardee County Supervisor of 8. GAMES: How many Elections Office at 863-773-6061 as soon as chance spaces are on a Mo- nopoly board? 18 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in tobacco, sweet potatoes possible to be put on a training class schedule. and other diversified crops in Nash County, North Carolina, for Jones Sweet Potato Equipment, Inc., with work beginning on or about 09/01/2018 and ending on or about Classes are starting soon!!! ANSWERS 11/23/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1. Steve Harvey 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece rates may be offered 2. "The Pieta" depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. POLL WORKERS AND 3. "ing" Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first 4. Mad cow disease day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equip- ment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers DEPUTIES PLAY KEY ROLES IN 5. Three: John Nance Gar- who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working ner, Henry Agard Wallace and day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon comple- SUCCESSFUL ELECTIONS tion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the Harry S. Truman area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are 6. The Republic of Texas eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes cl7:12,19c 7. About 4.6 billion years to NCWorks Career Center – Edgecombe/Nash County, 110 Fountain Park Drive, Bat- tleboro, NC 27809, (910) 877-3306, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce 8. Three Agency, and reference job order #NC10896354. EOE. H-300-18177-697288 cl7:12c (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. B8 The Herald-Advocate, July 12, 2018 – HARDEE LIVING –

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Greetings from Fort Green! not doing too good. Mary charged. They were just re- Immediately after the a.m. Colin Cooper has cows in Samuels is receiving therapy newing the tax. If the tax was service this Sunday, there will the pasture across the road at Hardee Manor. Shack going to be increased, we be a bake sale sponsored by from us. I had made a mention Shackelford is now at would be more expensive than the youth. On July 20, the about one just-born calf that Resthaven. Please pray for Sebring and Mulberry. youth will be having a lock- could not get up and walk. I these. If you receive the AAA in. Terry said since we do not am sure this is old hand to you We had some beautiful fire- Magazine and missed the arti- have a pastor and are not plan- cattlemen out there, but we works in Fort Green and did cle, look on Page 55 as there ning on a trip, they will be have not had cows in over 25 not have to leave our home to is a success story about state doing more things for their years so it was wonderful to enjoy them! When I was Sen. Denise Grimsley, who pleasure since they worked see! He had another calf that growing up we had our fire- sponsored legislation to repeal and earned money. They will was born and the mama bel- works at Christmas Eve and a a provision that prohibited in- go bowling one night soon. lowed all night and the next big bonfire in the backyard. surance companies from of- On Saturday, Aug. 18, there day the calf was dead when On the Fourth we just had a fering their products will be a wedding shower for Sherman climbed the fence to picnic, which always included exclusively to members of an Terry Miller. Her finance, see if he could get it up. Colin watermelon. That is the good organization that provides Rob, was at church last Sun- is evidently out of the country. old days. motor vehicle service such as day. Terry has not finalized All of you who are getting Our sincere sympathy is AAA. It went on to say the wedding date but believes a little older need the buttons extended to the family of through her hard work Gov. they are leaning toward a date advertised on TV where the Martha Williams, who made Rick Scott signed the bill. in September. lady asks for help because her final journey on July 4. We have some more items Please pray for one another she’s fallen and can’t get up. Her husband, Fred, and Sher- to add to our church calendar. and our nation. Lynda Abbott needed that last man were hunting buddies in week when she was cleaning north Georgia. Martha was the shower and slipped on the Newt Murdock’s sister. Fred throw rug and hit the floor, lives in Mulberry and his breaking her hip. health is not too good. She had to lie there until I went to Hardee Lakes to her husband got home about attend the presentation of Mo- four hours later. Of course she saic on the proposed plant at did not have her cell phone Ona. There was a good crowd with her, but how many of us COURTESY PHOTOS but you would have thought Leonard and Mary Lois Crawley celebrated their 60th carry it when cleaning the more people from Ona would wedding anniversary on June 5. They were married on house? Anyway, a trip to Se- have been there. Lynn Lesley June 5, 1958, at Bowling Green Baptist Church, with bring and a total hip replace- was there, and I am thankful Pastor Milton "Tiny" Durrance officiating. Leonard was ment and she is on the road to she spoke to me as I honestly A message of hope and determination takes recovery at home. did not recognize her. Her hair the owner and butcher at Wauchula Hills Supermarket center stage in this musical revue of uplift- and Mary Lois was a bank teller at Wauchula State Edith Bassett has been in is long, dark colored and Bank for years and later a migrant clerk at Wauchula the hospital again and Helen bangs and a super tan. ing, energetic and inspiring songs from the Elementary School. They reside in Fort Green, where Albritton is still recovering at She worked in payroll at Great White Way. Marcus Conerly, Dawn home. I was talking to Bruce the School Board office when they celebrated the big event by sitting on the porch Horne-Smith, Isaac Hernandez, and Olivia reminiscing. They have two children: Todd Crawley Perrine the other day and I worked for the School and wife Molly live in Ponte Vedra Beach and Michelle Jeanette is in trouble again Board. She lives in Sarasota Gallo take the stage to deliver both modern Yeomans and husband James live in Fort Green. They and is now taking chemo. Tul- and does a lot of saltwater and classic favorites that will leave you with lie Roberts is in the local hos- fishing. She caught me up and have nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren a smile on your face and a song in your who keep them busy. The Crawleys are shown here on pital as is Gloria Dupree, who said she had retired six years their wedding day and present day. is recovering from a broken ago and does a lot of traveling heart. hip. Beth Sasser and Amy Ab- and enjoying her grandchil- bott are both still in the recov- dren. She has a trip planned ery process with their broken for Europe in the short future. legs. There was a big crowd at Tim Casey’s sister is in the County Commission pretty serious condition and is meeting last Thursday. I Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m. in the hospital at Lakewood wasted my time, as what I Ranch. Jack Eason is home thought was going to be a six- Sunday 2:30 p.m. and slowly getting his cent tax increase per gallon of strength back. Tim Cowart is fuel is a tax already being Tickets are $15 adult and $8 youth Drs. Thakkar Pavilion at Highlands Little Theatre’s Lakeside Playhouse Thank You Very Much My brother and I would like to give thanks to Robarts Funeral Home for providing excellent service for our mother Viola Daniels memorial service on June 23. We thank all those who attended , we thank those who kept us in their thoughts and prayers, those who sent flowers, plants and Carlton Care Chiropractic cards a very special thank you. Chiropractic Laser We thank our family for being Muscular Therapy Digital X-Ray supportive and coming I Can Help! together during this sad time. Our mother is gone but not Medicare & Most Insurance Accepted Marcus Conerly and Dawn Horne Smith forgotten. Call Today To Schedule Your Appointment Love, 863-473-4732 Dr. Maria Jamie and Latasha Daniels Carlton, DC 105 South 9th Av. Wauchula, FL 33873 soc7:12p soc7:12c

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Questions? 356 W. Center Ave., Sebring, FL 33870 735-0321 soc7:12c soc7:12c July 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B9 – HARDEE LIVING – SFSC Foundation Offers Scholarship SFSC Names New Dean For Its To First-Generation College Student One resident of South reate level or higher. in a certificate or degree-seek- Division Of Arts & Sciences Florida State College’s service To apply for this scholar- ing program (preference will Dr. Michaela Tomova is the new dean of arts Over the district of Hardee, DeSoto and ship, the student must meet be given to students who en- and sciences at South Florida State College. past 15 years, Highlands counties who is a these criteria: roll full-time). She joined the SFSC family on Monday of she held pro- first-generation student will be 1. Be a Florida high school The student selected to re- last week, filling the interim position held by gressively selected to receive up to 60 senior accepted by a Florida ceive this scholarship will Lynn MacNeill, who retired in June after 46 complex roles credit hours of college tuition college or state university. have tuition paid directly from years with the college. while at offered through a partnership 2. Qualify by the institution the Florida Prepaid College “We look forward to working with Dr. To- Miami-Dade between the SFSC Foundation to participate in its First Gen- Plan. mova as she joins the team at SFSC,” said Dr. College. Most and the Florida Prepaid Col- eration Scholarship Program. To apply, complete the on- Sidney Valentine, vice president for academic recently, she lege Foundation. 3. Be a Florida resident and line application at https://bit. and student services. “She brings an array of was chairper- This First Generation Schol- a U.S. citizen or eligible non- ly/2KHGIeO and enroll at experience from Miami-Dade College as well son of the arship Program supports the citizen . SFSC by July 15 for the 2018- as international positions which she’s held. English & effort for higher education Further, SFSC requires that 19 academic year. “Dr. Tomova will be a great asset to SFSC’s Communica- with scholarship funding for scholarship applicants meet For more information about Division of Arts & Sciences as she continues to tions Depart- first-generation students who these criteria: this scholarship program, con- advance and move it forward,” he added. ment at want to attend a Florida col- 1. Complete the Free Ap- tact Jamie Bateman, executive “I am thrilled to join a remarkable team of Miami-Dade’s lege or university. plication for Federal Student director, institutional advance- faculty and staff at SFSC and to embrace both North Cam- A student is considered Aid. ment, at batemanj@south- the challenges and the opportunities of this pus. “first generation” if neither of 2. Demonstrate financial florida.edu or Jerry Donna, leadership role,” Tomova said. “Our institution Previously, Tomova the student’s parents earned a need. director, financial aid, at don- has established a reputation of excellence in she was in- college degree at the baccalau- 3. Enroll at least half-time [email protected]. service and impact on community growth terim director with the Office of Academic Pro- through quality educational opportunities for grams; chairperson of English, all. Communications, Arts & Philosophy; and di- Letter To The Editor “But,” she added, “SFSC has much more to rector of the academic support center. offer! The college employees have opened not Tomova was first hired at MDC as grant di- only the doors to a diverse student population, rector of a U.S. Department of Education Fund Hardee Man Disappointed but also their loving hearts and creative minds for the Improvement of Postsecondary Educa- to innovations in teaching and learning, to re- tion eWriting project. sponsive program growth, and mostly to im- Before coming to the United States, Tomova In July 4 Fireworks Show proved learning experiences of students set on was a tenured senior lecturer in English at the their pathway to degree attainment and profes- Dear Editor: University of Architecture & Civil Engineering and Zolfo! six cents per gallon! Are they sional fulfillment in a changing global society.” Does anyone wonder why in Sofia, and also worked on curriculum align- So I ask what in the heck is just trying to drive business Tomova earned her doctoral degree in Hardee county has nothing? I ment in English language teaching within the going on? Have our local offi- out of the county? higher-education leadership from the Univer- know I do! Why is our county European Union higher education system. cials become unpatriotic? Do I am willing to listen to any sity of Miami. Her research focused on the going through a slow miser- Tomova concluded, “I am inspired and com- they even care? The CC and of the local officials who community college and the impact of faculty able death? mitted to the values and mission of SFSC. I the IDA sure are big on want- would like to respond to this on student learning and success. She earned a I as well as so many others hope to serve students, faculty and the commu- ing to grow the economy in matter and give an explanation master’s degree in English language and litera- I'm sure, were absolutely upset nity well and to grow the Division of Arts & our area by bringing in busi- as to why! Oh and I forgot to ture from the University of Sofia in Bulgaria. about the fireworks show nesses but won't make the in- mention when they did have Sciences through our mutual efforts.” Wednesday night in Zolfo. vestment on the people who three shows in this county they This should be one of the are already here. were better than the show biggest days in our county, Maybe we should start a Go- tonight! however the park was nearly Fund-Me account for next Also would like to know emptied out by the time the year’s fireworks show being as how much was given to the in- The Value Of Patience show was over! our elected officials can’t find dividual who did the show. I Helen Keller once said, “We can lead us along when we tion of one heart to another. It I remember as a young kid the money to put on a decent would also like to ask if any of could never learn to be brave allow the fire of the Holy is the essence of love.” and as a teenager going to the show! the commisioners went to the and patient if there were only Spirit to kindle within our The patience we cultivate in fireworks show, and it would I mean we pay sales tax, show and what were their joy in the world.” hearts. That fire can direct our waiting on God to guide us take an hour to get out of the garbage and fire tax, land tax thoughts of the show? After contracting an illness thoughts toward God in spite through difficult times pre- park afterwards! Not to men- if your a property owner, and Sincerely, in childhood, Keller was left of the hardships of life, result- pares us to reach out to others tion there was a show In now I'm guessing they are Kenny Walker deaf and blind for the rest of ing in a heart filled with the in a loving manner. This mercy Wauchula, Bowling Green, going to renew the fuel tax of Lemon Grove Community her life. With the help of her hope of Christ. that we extend to the world is teacher, Anne Sullivan, she Life often does not go the one of the great fruits of the broke through the isolation that her condition imposed Strange upon her and went on to be- come a writer and lecturer. Her But True amazing resilience is a testa- By Samantha Weaver ment to the power of the human spirit to remain patient • It was American as- throughout a lifetime of strug- tronomer, astrophysicist and gle. author Carl Sagan who made Patience is one of those in- way we want it to, and we all Holy Spirit. God wants to the following sage observa- tangible virtues that we can face moments of profound work through us to bring good tion: "The fact that some ge- only gain through persever- frustration and disappoint- into the world, and it is only niuses were laughed at does ance in the face of trials. ment. It takes patience to re- through patience that we are not imply that all who are Keller’s statement about suf- main connected to God able to recognize the needs of laughed at are geniuses. They fering providing opportunity to throughout the trials we face in others and realize the call to laughed at Columbus, they build character traits such as order to be guided along the serve. laughed at Fulton, they bravery and patience shows path we are intended to follow. Patience enables us to laughed at the Wright brothers. how much she came to value The Christophers have a deepen the bonds of friend- But they also laughed at Bozo the strength of spirit she culti- beautiful meditation on pa- ship, family and community the Clown." vated in taking on personal tience that highlights the im- life. These are the treasures • Though coffee has been challenges. portance of this virtue. It reads: that await all who have a clean around for about 700 years, in- Patience provides en- “Patience is a stillness that heart in their interactions with stant coffee wasn't invented durance amidst suffering and reaches deep within the human others. until 1906. By George Wash- the wisdom to know how and soul. It connects us with God Christ said, “Do not store ington. Of course not that when to take action. by allowing us to pause and re- up for yourselves treasures on George Washington. The man The early Christian theolo- flect on our actions. A patient Earth, where moth and rust who made coffee more con- gian Tertullian once said, heart waits for the resurrec- consume and where thieves venient — and less palatable “Hope is patience with the tions that Christ effects in our break in and steal; but store up soc7:12p — was from Belgium. lamp lit.” What beautiful in- lives, reviving us to a life of for yourselves treasures in • There seems to be quite a sight into the path that patience joy. Patience is the tender reac- Heaven, where neither moth rivalry between the towns of nor rust consumes and where Rosehill, North Carolina, and thieves do not break in and Wilmington, Delaware. Both steal. For where your treasure SAVE THE DATE! locales claim to be the home of is, there your heart will be the world's largest frying pan, also.” Join us as we with a diameter of 10 feet. This We store up treasures in begs some questions, of Heaven when we put the good celebrate course: How many eggs are above all else, and it takes pa- being fried at once to require tience to do that in this world Doc's 106 birthday such a large piece of cook- where temptation and adver- Sunday July 29 ware? And what sort of stove sity await us at every turn. is required to heat such a mam- So remember to be patient 2-4 pm moth pan? amid the struggles of life so • If you're like the average that we can recognize the Wauchula United American, you'll eat about treasures of Heaven and allow 35,000 cookies in your life- God to guide us along the path Methodist Church time. of true and lasting joy. 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Adrianne Palicki), is his first 2018's No. 1 cable comedy se- February, with the final origi- "A Quiet Place" (PG-13) — lie Plummer stars as Charley, —Richard W., Batesville, officer. The series also stars ries. Not only that, it also set nal show airing Sept. 14. Harry John Krasinski directs and stars a 15-year-old boy with a rough Indiana Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott the record as TBS's biggest Connick Jr. released this state- alongside real-life wife Emily life who finds his heart in an A: The science-fiction com- Grimes, Peter Macon, Halston pro-social marketing campaign ment: "I have truly loved doing Blunt in the exquisitely scary almost worn out quarter horse edy — which stars and was Sage, J. Lee, Mark Jackson and for a scripted series. TBS col- this show and appreciate your "A Quiet Place." Set in near-fu- named Lean on Pete. When his created by Seth MacFarlane of Chad L. Coleman. laborated with several greater welcoming me into your homes ture after a devastating inva- single dad relocates the pair to "Family Guy" fame — will be *** New York City area organiza- every single day. I'm incredibly sion of aliens Oregon, back for a second season on Q: I love Tracy Morgan's tions, including the Fortune So- proud of the show we produced that hunt by Charley picks Fox. Look for its two-hour sea- new show "The Last O.G." ciety, Greyston Bakery, over the past two seasons. We sound alone, up a job work- son premiere on Dec. 30. "The Will it be back for another STATE, NYC Parks and Rec, tried to create a safe place Lee and Eve- ing with the Orville" is a live-action, one- season? Please say yes! and the New York Housing Au- where families could gather to lyn Abbott live handler (Steve hour space-adventure series set —Hal T., via email thority to directly connect with be entertained, uplifted and in- in a remote Buscemi) and 400 years in the future that fol- A: Yes! "The Last O.G." has the communities they serve, spired, and where we could cel- farmhouse jockey (Chloe lows the USS Orville, a mi- been renewed by TBS for its while raising awareness and ebrate everyday women who with their chil- Sevigny) who sophomore season. The series highlighting the timely, cultur- work hard to make our world a dren. They race Pete. But centers on Tray (played by ally and socially relevant better place. I am truly grateful exist within a when the horse Tracy Morgan), who is released themes surfaced by the show. for the opportunity and will complicated starts to lose Top 10 from a 15-year prison stint to a The program staged benefits, continue to find avenues to up- and rigorous and is sched- changed and unfamiliar world. and refurbished playgrounds lift our country." silence, and uled for Movies Returning to his newly gentri- and basketball courts, among Write to Cindy at King Fea- communicate sale/slaughter, fied Brooklyn neighborhood, other charitable offerings. tures Weekly Service, 628 Vir- with American Charley sets 1. Jurassic World: Fallen Sign Language, as their daugh- off on an adventure across the Kingdom (PG-13) Chris Pratt, Tray discovers that his former *** ginia Drive, Orlando, FL girlfriend Shay (Tiffany Had- Q: We saw Harry Connick 32803; or e-mail her at let- ter, Regan, is deaf. 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Ocean's 8 (PG-13) San- Seth McFarland, has donated show and compounded by the anxiety of me if you've heard this one be- away from preparing to direct dra Bullock, Cate Blanchett $2.5 million to National Public the suc- fear and perfectly tuned expec- fore: A bunch of celebrities sit the sci-fi thriller "Echo" to set 6. Tag (R) Jeremy Ren- Radio and its Los Angeles sta- cessful tation. around at a party and decide up a $100,000 donation, with ner, Ed Helms tion, KPCC, after Fox News NBC that they should make a post- his wife, Amal, and The 7. Deadpool 2 (R) Josh host Tucker Carlson's sugges- show "Chappaquiddick" (PG-13) apocalyptic action/sci-fi Clooney Foundation, for the Brolin, Ryan Reynolds tion that viewers not watch any "World — The inexhaustible source movie about a Queen (Lucy Young Center for Immigrant 8. Sanju (NR) Ranbir media besides Fox News. Mc- of material that is the Kennedy Liu) who is dying, a Prince Children's Rights. The organi- Kapoor, Paresh Rawal Farland said it's like they're say- Dance" family dynasty is again the (Jeffrey Wahlberg) who must zation helps protect and pro- 9. Solo: A Star Wars Story ing, "Don't think critically, don't to fall subject of a film, this one cen- save her, a sexy robot assassin mote the best interests of (PG-13) Alden Ehrenreich, consult multiple news sources back on, tered on youngest son Ted and (Suki Waterhouse) who is in immigrant children in the Woody Harrelson and in general don't use your given that the second season of the infamous incident involv- need of a soul, and a collection United States who've been sep- 10. Won't You be My brain!" Fox TV isn't thrilled her series "Shades of Blue" is ing a car, a bridge and the of druglords, warlords, quirky arated from their families. 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PYLE because of a conflict with the Dresher is planning a reboot of ness as well as giving us casm, folks). The plot is rid- "Wonder Woman 1984" sequel. "The Nanny" (1993-1999). The For flashes of his derailed ambi- dled with unnecessary turns, Reese Witherspoon's company show has proven to be pure tion. Bruce Dern plays a wiz- but at least it includes roles for HARDEE COUNTY JUDGE Hello Sunshine, which is pro- gold in syndication with a loyal ened Joseph Kennedy, while Snoop Dogg and Method ducing the Apple series, will following. Ed Helms takes on the role of Man. have to find a replacement for Chris Hardwick, host of 26 YEARS OF CRIMINAL AND fixer-in-chief Joe Gargan. This Wiig. 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Davis was a member of at the San Diego Comic-Con in Take Over Your Life Frank Sinatra's Rat Pack along July. NBC is currently "assess- ATING ISORDERS ELPLINE with Dean Martin, Peter Law- ing" his position as host of "The E D H NOTICE OF APPLICATION ford and Joey Bishop, who all Wall," which goes back into FOR TAX DEED starred in the original "Ocean's production in September. Even 1-888-344-8837 11" and several other films. though Hardwick denies all or WARNING *** charges, his protestations of in- THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY It's a good thing Jennifer nocence also have hit a 1-800-931-2237 WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE Lopez has her hit Las Vegas "WALL!" LEGAL INTEREST. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 8th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are:

CERTIFICATE NO.:10 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: Ed Pressler and H.P. Pressler, Jr.

Description of Property: Parcel Identification Number 13-35-23-0000-40030- 0000

360 AC 1/16 OF 1/2 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL OF SECTION EXCEPT S1/2 OF SE1/4 & LESS THAT PART OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 LYING E OF RD & LESS S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 & LESS SW1/4 OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 & LESS SE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 & LESS E1/2 OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 & LESS NW1/4 OF SE1/4 & LESS NW 1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 & LESS THAT PART OF THE SW1/4 OF NE1/4 *Ask for LYING WEST OF ROAD & LESS NW1/4 OF SW1/4 13 355 23E details.

SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. Back to School Special July 1 – August 31, 2018

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. Wauchula Arcadia Sebring Lake Placid Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed 735 N. 6th Ave. 2442 NE Hwy 70 363 US Hwy 27S 27 US Hwy 27S according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on August 8, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. 863-259-3777

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