Cat Turned ’Dawg to Play for National Title by TOM STAIK When Hardee Advanced to the Quarterfinals of of the Herald-Advocate the State Playoffs

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118th Year No. 6 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 70¢ Plus 5¢ Sales Tax Thursday, January 4, 2018 Freeze Fosters Hopes For Flakes By TOM STAIK region on Wednesday, bringing freezing can be expected across consecutive night of at- or more than four years for North time snow fell in most of Of The Herald-Advocate dreary cold wet weather portions of west central and below-freezing temperatures. Florida. Florida— saw overnight tem- Jack Frost is nipping. through most of the day. Ac- southwest Florida into the The mercury is expected to Freezing rain — and possible peratures in the 20s and Temperatures this week cording to the National weekend.” bottom out at 31 degrees. snow — was expected as far brought a light powdering to dipped below freezing Weather Service in Ruskin, The cold spell was expected Winds are likely to be cut- south as Gainesville today. the county on Jan. 19, 1977. overnight as a strong cold front temperatures overnight were to continue today and tonight ting. It remains unlikely — The winter weather has pushed south across the Sun- expected to dip to 32 degrees. (Thursday), with low tempera- “Wind-chill values make it though not entirely impossible prompted local emergency of- shine State. “Temperatures will be well tures overnight predicted at 30 feel even colder, with wind- — the arctic blast will yield the ficials to urge caution when While the weather was below normal for much of the degrees. chill values in the teens and 20s makings of snowmen in Her- using space heaters to warm frightful, Mother Nature will upcoming week,” according to The three-day cold spell is possible,” the statement said. itage Park. homes. likely not be letting snowflakes a statement issued Tuesday by projected to continue Friday The artic weather prompted It has been 41 years since “If using a space heater to fall. the Weather Service. night, with the Weather Service weather officials to issue the Hardee County last saw snow. get the chill out of your home, The front moved through the “Overnight lows near or below predicting the region’s third first winter storm watch in That cold snap— the last See FREEZE A3 ’Cat Turned ’Dawg To Play For National Title By TOM STAIK when Hardee advanced to the quarterfinals of Of The Herald-Advocate the state playoffs. At Hardee, he played basket- Hardee County’s most famous ‘Cat tuned ball and football, and competed in track. Addi- ‘Dawg has had a rosy start to the new year. tionally, he found success in prep weightlifting, Keyon Brown, a 2014 graduate of Hardee where he lifted his way into the state finals. Senior High School, received field time — Monday night’s game will showcase a battle recording a solo tackle — as the Georgia Bull- of the SEC as the Georgia Bulldogs face the dogs marched to a 54-48 victory over the Okla- Crimson Tide following Alabama’s 24-6 defeat homa Sooners in double overtime in Monday’s of the Clemson Tigers in the Sugar Bowl on Rose Bowl. New Year’s Day. Brown, a 6’3”, 257-pound outside linebacker Georgia’s appearance in the title game will who has traded-in his Wildcat roar for a Bull- mark the squad’s first run at a national cham- dog bark, will now play with the Bulldogs in pionship since Heismen Trophy-winner Her- this coming Monday night’s College Football schel Walker led then-head coach Vince National Championship at Mercedes Benz Sta- Dooley’s squad to victory in 1980 as the PHOTO BY IAN MAULE/TULSA WORLD dium in Atlanta. ‘Dawgs downed Notre Dame 17-10 in the Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Caleb Kelly (19) walks to his sideline as Georgia The 22-year-old junior from Wauchula plays Sugar Bowl. Bulldogs linebacker Keyon Brown (11) celebrates after Oklahoma's loss to the under the No. 11 jersey. The title game will be aired live on ESPN. Georgia Bulldogs at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Monday. Additional pho- Brown helped lead the Wildcats to an 11-2 The pregame show starts at 7:30 p.m. Kickoff tos from the Rose Bowl are available at www.tulsaworld.com. record and a district championship in 2013, is at 8. Local Governments Plan For Busy Year In 2018 By TOM STAIK relson is expected to present ing game for possible reim- grant from the Federal Aviation culture grant is expected to once the bypass is completed. Of The Herald-Advocate the School Board with a tenta- bursement after paying out Administration. According to fund a new roof for town hall, Hardee County’s Economic The check isn’t in the mail tive report on storm-related well over $1 million thus far to Assistant City Manager Olivia and a grant from the Economic Development Agency and In- quite yet. costs in the early part of this clear roadways and rights of Minshew, the project is ex- Development Agency will dustrial Development Author- From the town of Zolfo year. The report, according to way of debris. pected to break ground by allow the municipality to move ity also have a busy schedule Springs to the city of Bowling board Chairman Paul Samuels, While storm-related issues spring. forward with developing engi- following the high-profile ac- Green, local government is is expected to be presented in and reimbursements are an Wauchula is also watching neering plans for the possible quisitions of the former Winn- hoping 2018 will usher in res- workshop before the end of across-the-board priority for new development with the installation of water lines to Dixie grocery store on U.S. 17 olution to the aftermath of Hur- February. throughout the county, local final approval of the Hidden Sterner Road. north of Walmart and the for- ricane Irma. Storm-related costs at the government also have a Acres Subdivision late last The completion of the U.S. mer Florida Hospital Wauchula At Zolfo Springs, finalizing school district are continuing to plethora of big-ticket items on year. 17 bypass — arguably one of complex on Carlton Street at storm-related reimbursements mount. tap this year. Zolfo Springs is also expect- the biggest projects in the South Florida Avenue. from the Federal Emergency Education Facilities Director The city of Wauchula is em- ing high-profile developments county — is also on tap in The acquisitions, which re- Management Agency is one of Rob Krahl reported late last barked on a multi-million-dol- this year, according to Rober- Zolfo Springs as town leaders quire electricity to power air the top eight goals for the town month that flood mitigation lar renovation to the Wauchula son. prepare to take over the former systems to maintain a controlled as it moves into a new calendar and repairs of the high-school Municipal Airport thanks to a A U.S. Department of Agri- U.S. 17 as its new Main Street See 2018 A3 year, Town Manager Linda auditorium could cost upward Roberson noted. of $100,000. TENT TITANS At the Hardee County The Hardee Board of County School District, storm recovery Commissioners — the lead and mitigation is continuing. agency in storm debris removal Finance Director Greg Har- — is also in the midst of a wait-

WEATHER DATE HIGH LOW RAIN PPD Art 12/26 79 51 0.00 12/27 83 56 0.00 12/28 80 57 0.00 12/29 71 57 0.00 Contest 12/30 69 50 0.00 12/31 73 40 0.00 01/01 68 43 0.02 TOTAL Rainfall to 01/01/2018 - 50.15 Now Open Same period last year - 43.34 Ten Year Average - 49.17 The Herald-Advocate's 18th Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center annual Pioneer Park Days Cover-Art Contest arrives this INDEX week along with the new year. Classifieds ...... B4 If you have a talent for draw- Courthouse Report . . . .A9 ing and would like to see your work published for thousands Crime Blotter ...... B3 of people to see, this is the con- Entertainment ...... B4 test for you! Hardee Living ...... B7 The competition is open to Obituaries ...... A7 all ages and to anyone from Save The Date ...... A2 any locale. All it takes is a fa- miliarity with the annual festi- School Lunch Menus . . .B9 val, which is celebrating its Solunar Forecast ...... B9 50th year in 2018, and, of course, skill with paper and pen. PHOTO BY TOM STAIK There are divisions for The big top has settled atop the Hardee County School District’s Education Facilities Complex on State Road both adults and for children 12 66 in Zolfo Springs. Crews from Sarasota-based Pestguard Commercial Services erected the colorful tent Tues- and under. day as they braved the chilling winds. Officials are hoping the planned fumigation of the complex will vanquish See CONTEST A3 a troupe of termites that have taken center stage at the complex. A2 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018

Kelly’s Column Until the early 1980s about 17 percent of adults were obese, Flash rising to around 34 percent 10 years ago. The highest obesity By Jim rate is in the 40s and 50s age group. He said obesity rates are SAVE highest among black and Hispanic women. Back The obesity rates for children ages 2 to 5 rose from 9 percent By Chris Richcreek 10 years ago to 14 percent. With television, computers and smart THE phones people probably do not get as much exercise as they used 1. Which band released The National Arbor Foundation, given its name, is proud of to. Even riding mowers replacing walk-behind mowers had an "Love Her Madly," and when? trees and their important functions. Arbor Day is Jan. 19, 2018. effect. 2. Who was Boo in Lobo's Functions of trees listed by the NAF are as follows, in no –––––– debut single? DATE particular order: Here are some words that mean about the same thing: lies, 3. Why did the Starfires providing shade, providing oxygen, being a source of beauty, ab- deceit, deception, disinformation, fabrication, falsehood, fiction, change their name to the Out- JANUARY sorbing carbon dioxide to slow climate change, filtering water, forgery, perjury, slander, tale, fable, falseness, prevarication, siders? 4 – Hardee County saving energy by cooling our homes and neighborhoods, and whopper, tall story, white lie, fib, libel, fraudulence, and mis- 4. What was on the flip side Comm. Meeting/ providing habitats for birds and animals. statement. of "We Can Work It Out"? BOCC Chambers/ I could add a few more functions, such as providing food Psychologist Bruno Verschuere said, "The truth comes nat- 5. Name the song that con- 412 W. Orange St., such as nuts and fruits for humans and animals, fiber for paper, urally, but lying takes effort and a sharp, flexible mind." tains this lyric: "I don't want Room 103, poles and fence posts, firewood, lumber and flooring for homes, NatGeo reported 34 percent of people ages 60-77 tell one our love to cause you so much Wauchula/ limbs for swings, dropping leaves for raking exercise, and habitat to five lies a day; ages 45-59, 39 percent; ages 18-44, 45 percent; pain. If this is how it's going to 8:30 a.m. for tree houses. ages 13-17, 59 percent; ages 9-12, 43 percent; and ages 6-8, 29 be, I'll walk away." A miracle of nature is that a small acorn can grow into a percent. 6 – Super Saturday/ giant oak tree. Life would be much poorer with trees. Researcher Tim Levine reported, "We all lie, but not all lies ANSWERS United Spark Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918) is famous for her poem entitled are the same. People lie and tell the truth to achieve a goal. We 1. The Doors, in 1971, as a Fitness/Wauchula/ "Trees." lie if honesty won't work." single and on their "L.A. 135 E. Main St/ I think I shall never see Reasons include "to protect yourself, to promote yourself, Woman" album a month later. 9 a.m. A poem lovely as a tree. to impact others and unclear." The song was used in the film A tree whose hungry mouth is prest The most frequent lies, in order, are: "Forrest Gump" in 1994. 7 – Choices Family Against the earth's sweet flowing breast; —Personal transgression, to cover up a mistake or a mis- 2. Boo was the dog ("Me Resource Center A tree that looks at God all day, deed. and You and a Dog Named Annual Open And lifts her leafy arms to pray; —Economic advantage, gain financial benefits. Boo"), depicted as a black and House/417 Carlton A tree that may in summer wear —Personal advantage, bring benefits beyond money. white sheepdog on the record St, Wauchula/2 p.m. A nest of robins in her hair; —Avoidance, escape or evade people. cover. 7 – Dinner at the Upon whose bosom snow has lain; —Self-impression, shape a positive image of ourselves. 3. Rumor says it was be- Hangar/Belize Who intimately lives with rain. —Unknown, motives are unclear, even to ourselves. cause they left one recording Mission Share Poems are made by fools like me, —Humor, make people laugh. label, headed by a family Time/1314 Maurice But only God can make a tree. —Altruistic, help people. member, and went to another Sonny Clavel Rd., –––––– —Malicious, hurt other people. ... making them Outsiders. Wauchula/5 p.m. Drug Free Hardee reports a survey shows 82 percent of —Social or polite, uphold social roles or avoid rudeness. 4. "Day Tripper," on a dou- Hardee County students do not drink alcohol, 92 percent do not —Pathological, ignore or disregard reality. ble A side single by the Beat- 8 – Hardee County use marijuana, 95 percent do not use tobacco, and 100 percent NatGeo reported honesty may be the best policy, but decep- les, in 1965. Schools/Classes can prevent drug abuse. DFH promotes positive community tion and dishonesty are part of being human. 5. "Surrender to Me," by Start/Third Qarter change. What are some of the most famous lies in history? Ann Wilson and Robin Zan- Begins –––––– 1. The story of the Trojan horse, supposedly a gift to the der, in 1988. The song was 8 – Wauchula Comm. Michelle Malkin, an investigator and writer, reported in City of Troy but filled with enemy Greek soldiers who unlocked used in the soundtrack for Mel Meeting/225 E. September that many fans and viewers are tuning out regarding the gates to help win the Trojan War. Gibson's crime thriller film Main Street, watching movies, Oscar Awards, Emmy Awards, and National 2. Art forger Mark Landis, a failure as a commercial artist, "Tequila Sunrise," also starring Wauchula/6 p.m. Football League games. spent nearly 30 years imitating the works of famous painters. Michelle Pfeiffer. She said some of the entertainment stars are "fatally self- 3. Jacob Hall told tall tales and yarns to win West Virginia's (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. 9 – Hardee County absorbed and politically toxified." Biggest Liar Award. He enjoys telling fibs and plans to continue IDA/EDC Meeting/ –––––– this as entertainment. Commission In 2017 for the first time the number of registered Republi- 4. James Hogue, 31, had done time in prison for possession STRANGE Chambers/412 W. can voters in Polk County outnumber Democrats. Hardee of stolen tools and bike parts but posed as Alexi Santana to be- Orange St., Room reached that mark a year or two ago. Twelve of Florida's 67 come a freshman at Princeton University in 1989 after a com- BUT TRUE 102, Wauchula/ counties have flipped to Republican within the past two years. pelling admission application, earned A's in nearly every course, By Samantha Weaver 8:30 a.m. In Polk County, however, some 28 percent of voters are not but his lies were discovered 18 months later. 9 – Bowling Green affiliated with either party. 5. Frank Abagnale Jr. ran away from home at age 16 and • The unknown soul who Comm. Meeting/ –––––– made a living as a check forger, con man and imposter. Now a made the following sage ob- 104 E. Main St., Syndicated conservative columnist Cal Thomas recently highly regarded security consultant, his earlier life inspired the servation must have been a Bowling Green/ asked a question which he said demands an answer: "Is our 2002 movie "Catch Me If You Can" staring Leonardo DiCaprio. keen observer of events: "A 6:30 p.m. moral life and collective notions of right and wrong to be decided 6. Valerie Plume worked undercover for 20 years as a CIA politician can appear to have by opinion polls and personal feelings, or is there a 'Higher Au- agent. Her cover was blown when a political enemy leaked her his nose to the grindstone 11 – Hardee County School thority' that should rule over individuals as well as nations?" name to a newspaper columnist. while straddling a fence and Board Meeting/ Regarding people such as movie mogul Harvey Weinstein 7. President Richard Nixon said he played no role in the keeping both ears to the 5 p.m. who have been accused of improper sexual behavior, Thomas 1972 wiretapping of the Watergate building in Washington, D.C. ground." said, "They need help that no counselor can fully offer. Only a that was headquarters for the Democratic National Convention. • In the 17th century, a 13 – MLK Parade/ transformed life can help him become a new and different man. "I am not a crook." He resigned in 1974. Frenchman opened a coffee Downtown Main And such help can only come from a Higher Authority." 8. President Bill Clinton on denying a tryst in 1998 with in- shop in London and sold Street/Wauchula/ Thomas quoted Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no revela- tern Monica Lewinski. "I did not have sexual relations with that chocolate, newly imported 2 p.m. tion, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds woman." Proved false with the discovery of his DNA in a stain from the Americas, for 10 to wisdom's instruction." on her dress. 15 shillings a pound. That may 14 – MLK Celebration Michael Shannon, a political commentator and author asso- 9. President Donald Trump in 2017 saying, "I won the pop- not sound like much until you Service/Greater ciated with Cagle Cartoons newspaper syndicate, recently had ular vote if you deduct the millions of people who voted ille- learn that at the time, the going Macedonia high praise for U.S. Vice President Mike Pence regarding the gally." There was no evidence of significant voter fraud. The price of a pound gold was 20 Primitive Baptist above subject. Pence, like retired evangelist Billy Graham, has jury is still out on this statement, "I will build the wall, and Mex- to 30 shillings. Church/5:30 p.m. a policy to have no closed-door meetings or after-work dinners ico will pay for it." • Most people realize that with a woman other than his wife. He does not attend functions 10. Seven-time Tour de-France cycling champion Lance many places in the United 15 – MLK Breakfast where alcohol is served if his wife is not present. Armstrong, "I've said it for longer than seven years. I have never States were once known by Breakout Session/ My son-in-law Joe Albritton said his brother State Rep. Ben doped." In 2013 he admitted to having cheated. different names. Here's a sam- New Mt. Zion Albritton of Wauchula has the same approach. After his election 11. Some Chicago White Sox players in 1919 accepted pling: the Potomac River was A.M.E Church/ in 2010 he moved his wife Missy and children to Tallahassee bribes to throw the World Series. Eight players were indicted on originally called Cono- 9 a.m. when the Florida Legislature was in session. His children are nine counts of conspiracy but were acquitted by a jury. They cocheague Creek, Camp David 15 – MLK Fun Day at the home-schooled. Ben, a Republican, is running for the Florida were banned from the game for life. was named Shangri-La, and Park/ Magnolia Senate in 2018 since he is term- limited as a state representative. 12. Rosie Ruiz, crowned the female winner of the 1980 the USA itself was once Manor Community –––––– Boston Marathon, said, "I ran the race. I really did." Her title known as the United States of Park/1 p.m. Dr. Craig Hales of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and was revoked after evidence showed she had not run the full Congress Assembled. 15 – Open Mic Night/ Prevention recently quoted an annual government survey of course. • Good news for the not-so- Heritage Park/ about 5,000 people that showed 40 percent of American adults 13. President Barack Obama on his proposed health care neat among us: Making your 6 p.m. are obese and 18.5 percent of children. The report covers 2015 plan that was passed into law by Congress. "You can keep your bed could be bad for you. A and 2016. insurance plan. You can keep your doctor." study done in the United King- 18 – Celebrate Life 14. The poker player known as the Card Shark, Daniel Ne- dom at Kingston University Banquet/Hosted By greanu of Las Vegas. Has won over $32 million in poker tour- showed that the linens of an Choices Family nament prizes. "If you want to win at poker, deception is unmade bed retain less mois- Resource Center/ absolutely necessary." He warns the deception to competitors ture, therefore making them Our Lady of Grace can infiltrate into a player's personal life. less attractive to dust mites. THE Catholic Church/ 15. Apollo Robbins and his wife and business partner Ava • Evidently it's not just hu- 595 E. Main St, Do. They are magicians. He is a premier pickpocket. "We think mans who associate a deeper Avon Park/6 p.m. erald- dvocate of deception as the intent to distort someone's perception of re- voice with maturity (and desir- H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE ality. It is an important tool that can be used for good or bad, to ability) in males. It seems that 19 – Hardee County inform or mislead." male owls try to appear more Comm. Meeting/ JAMES R. KELLY & MICHAEL R. KELLY 16. Han Van Meegeren, the modestly talented 20th century macho and attract females by Publishers BOCC Office/ Dutch artist, pocketed millions of dollars for his forged Vermeer lowering the tone of their 6 p.m. CYNTHIA M. KRAHL paintings. He baked them in an oven to make the fresh paint look hoots. 19 – Movies In The Park/ Editor centuries old. "It was awfully hard work." *** Heritage Park/ JOAN M. SEAMAN NOEY DeSANTIAGO 17. James W. Johnson, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Thought for the Day: 6 p.m. Sports Editor Emeritus Production Manager CEO. In written testimony for a 1994 Congressional hearing de- "The cult of individual person- nied what the industry had known for decades: Nicotine is ad- alities is always, in my view, 20 – Heirlooms & TOM STAIK DARLENE WILLIAMS dictive. unjustified. To be sure, nature Originals/Heritage Sports Editor Assistant 18. Italian immigrant Charles Ponzi in 1919 built a pyramid distributes her gifts variously Park/9 a.m. Production Manager scheme around International postal reply coupons, bringing in among her children. But there 20 – Black & White 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. Box 338 $250,000 a day during his scheme's peak. The scam is paying are plenty of the well-endowed Gala/hosted by Wauchula, FL 33873 one investor with money from other investors. Charged with 86 ones too, thank God, and I am Hardee County Phone: (863) 773-3255 • Fax: (863) 773-0657 counts of mail fraud. firmly convinced that most of Chamber of Com./ 19. Bernie Madoff of Palm Beach. Charged in 2008 of bilk- them live quiet, unregarded Historic Train [email protected] ing investors out of billions of dollars in a more modern-day lives." Depot/6 p.m. [email protected] Ponzi scheme. He is in prison. A large part of the money has —Albert Einstein [email protected] been returned to investors. (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. 23 – 2018 Teacher & Ed. 20. Orson Welles on Oct. 30, 1938, over CBS Radio broad- Support Person of Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the cast "The War of the Worlds," a bogus account of aliens landing • Month, orange, silver, and the Year Banquet/ Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at in New Jersey. Some listeners panicked. He said later, "I can't Agri-Civic Center/ U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office purple do not rhyme with any imagine an invasion from Mars would find ready acceptance." other word. 6:30 p.m. (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: 21. Marmaduke Wetherell, a British filmmaker who had his The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. stepson build a Loch Ness monster out of a toy submarine. Used 25 – Hardee County DEADLINES: a wood-plastic composite for the head, which appeared in an in- School Board Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. famous faked 1934 photograph. He said of the fable, "We'll give Corrections Meeting/5 p.m. School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. them a monster." 22. In 1921 fossil enthusiast Charles Dawson and his col- Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) FEBRUARY laborator Arthur Smith Woodward, a museum geologist, an- General News — Monday 5 p.m. At The Herald-Advo- 1 – Hardee County nounced unearthing fragments of a humanlike skull and apelike cate, we want accuracy to Ads — Tuesday Noon jawbone in a gravel pit near Piltdown, England. Teeth from an Commission/ be a given, not just our 8:30 a.m. SUBSCRIPTIONS: orangutan had been filed down to appear human. It was initially goal. If you believe we hailed the "missing link" connecting ape to human. Hardee County — 6 months, $21 • 1 year, $39 • 2 years, $75 have printed an error in 2 – Historic Ghost Tour/ 23. The gifted showman and circus owner P.T. Barnum who fact, please call to report Florida — 6 months, $25 • 1 year, $46 • 2 years, $87 exploited the public's desire to be amazed. His first spectacle in Wauchula/6 p.m. Out of State — 6 months, $29 • 1 year, $52 • 2 years, $100 it. We will review the infor- Save The Date will keep resi- 1835 claimed Joice Heth was George Washington's 161-year-old mation, and if we find it Online — 1 month, $5 • 6 months, $19 • 1 year, $37 • 2 years, $70 nursemaid. Crowds came to see "the greatest natural and national dents informed of upcoming needs correction or clarifi- community happenings. To LETTERS: curiosity in the world." An autopsy found her to be not more cation, we will do so here. than 80. His flair for "fake news" culminated in arranging pub- have your non-profit meeting The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of To make a report, call or event posted for free, e-mail public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in lication of his own obituary while he was in ill health. He wanted Managing Editor Cynthia good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. to read it before he died. features@theheraldadvocate. Krahl at 773-3255. com as far ahead as possible. January 4, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A3 FREEZE CONTEST Lady Cats Fall In Continued From A1 Continued From A1 remember to keep anything As of press time Tuesday Adults, we can tell you the scape” orientations allowed! If that can burn at least three feet evening, no plans had been an- number of entries varies each you do not understand what Overtime To Dragons away from heating equipment. nounced for the opening of year, sometimes with only a this means, please call to ask! Be warm and safe,” said Jill cold weather shelters. half-dozen or fewer. So, give it Our number is 773-3255. (We By TOM STAIK the quarter down by one point, Newman, director of Hardee Those needing assistance a try. You never know how know that if you draw a “land- Of The Herald-Advocate 20-21. County Emergency Manage- keeping warm during the frigid much competition you will scape” orientation, the judges A final puff of magic proved Lamy led the quarter for the ment. temps should contact the have for the cash prizes. will throw out your work, and too much for the Lady Cats as Lady Cats with a pair of bas- Heaters, Newman added, Hardee Help Center at 713 E. Kids, we can tell you that in we hate to see that happen!) they fell to visiting Lake Placid kets for four points. Baker and should be turned off when res- Bay St. in Wauchula, 773- some years participation is so 4.) It must somehow include Green Dragons in overtime to Rachel St. Fort each added a idents leave their homes. 0034. low, we have considered doing the lettering "Pioneer Park close out the pre-holiday sea- basket. Residents are also urged to For up-to-date weather infor- away with the Children’s Divi- Days 2018” and either “50th son. Following a fourth quarter check their cars for small ani- mation, visit the National sion. So, there may be no com- Anniversary” or “50th Year.” “It was a real heartbreaker,” and overtime that saw both mals before starting them up in Oceanic & Atmospheric Ad- petition at all, making your 5.) Pen and ink, charcoal, said coach Rod Smith. squads put up 10 points, the the mornings following cold ministration online at drawing a sure winner, or there dark pencil or marker may be The loss snapped a two- Dragons emerged victorious. nights. Small animals, from noaa.gov. Local emergency may be dozens of others vying used. The drawing must be able game winning streak. Baker led Hardee in the raccoons to cats, have been and weather information can be for the prizes. to be reproduced in the news- Hardee Senior High fourth with a three-point shot, known to take refuge from the found on Facebook by search- Awards will be given for paper. And even though our School’s varsity girls’ basket- a basket, and three free throws. cold in wheel wells and engine ing Hardee County Emergency first, second and third places in regular edition is in full color, ball squad dropped below .500 Lamy added a basket to the compartments. Management. each division. this special nod to pioneer with the loss as their record tally, as the Lady Cats fell, 30- For the Adult Division, the times will keep its black-and- slipped to 7-8. 31. first-place winner gets the white cover art. The Lady Cats trailed by two Baker led the Lady Cats in grand prize: the front cover of 6.) Deadline is Monday, points, 10-12, at the end of the points with 12, Lamy recorded 2018 the special tabloid section we Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. — giving you first quarter. Jessula Charles eight points, Wilson and Continued From A1 publish in honor of the famed the lunch hour to get your last- led the effort after scoring four Charles each shot for four event, a photo and feature story minute entry to us. That’s 1 o’- points on a basket and a pair of points, and St. Fort had two environment and prevent dete- School Board. Teachers re- inside, and $100 in cash! clock on the dot. No free throws. Kyra Wilson, points on the evening. rioration, are costly to sit jected a contract offer, includ- For the Children’s Division, exceptions! Eboni Lamy, and Destinee The Lady Cats are tied with empty, prompting EDA Direc- ing a combination of raises and first place means your drawing 7.) The name, address and a Baker each recorded a basket. Sebring in last place in the tor Bill Lambert and his staff to one-time bonuses, late last will fill the back cover of the daytime phone number for the The defensive battle contin- Class 6A District 10 rankings actively seek new tenants. year. Meanwhile, non-instruc- tabloid section, and you will entrant must be taped to the ued in the second quarter – with an 0-2 record. On the north end of the tional staff approved their con- win $25 in cash plus a free pass back of the drawing. For kids, with only seven total points – The girls in orange and blue county, Bowling Green will tract. to the event. include the age. as the Green Dragons contin- return to action on Jan. 9 as soon be home to a brand new The teacher contract — This year, Pioneer Park Days Bring your drawing to our ued to slip ahead. they host the DeSoto Bulldogs station to host crews from worth millions — will likely is set for March 1-3. Our spe- office at 115 S. Seventh Ave. in Wilson claimed Hardee’s for a 7:30 p.m. district battle. Hardee County Fire Rescue. occupy district staff through cial section will hit the streets Wauchula during business only basket of the quarter as Lingering, too, for the dis- the first half of the year as offi- for that opening date. hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or the Lady Cats were outpaced trict is the ongoing contract cials renew the negotiation Art entries will be scored by mail it to us at P.O. Box 338, (2-5) to send to close the first Roundup spat between teachers and the process. a panel of three judges, and Wauchula, FL 33873. half with the ladies in orange three awards will be given in Winners will be contacted and blue down by five points, both the adult and children’s di- after all three judges make their 12-17. visions. selections and the final scoring A resurgent Hardee squad Agencies Cancel Adult prizes are as follows: is tabulated. began to control the game in Gunfire Exercise Crop Update First Place — Story and So, start drawing and good the third quarter as they photo on the artist, artwork on luck, everyone! chipped ahead at the Lake An active-shooter exer- cover of the special section, —Cynthia Krahl Placid lead. The Lady Cats out- cise that was scheduled for $100 cash. Managing Editor paced the Dragons, 8-4, to end Wednesday at the old January 2, 2018 Second Place — Artwork Florida Hospital building on General: According to the National Agricultural Statistics published inside the special Carlton Street in Wauchula Service in Florida, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork for section, $50 cash. has been canceled until fur- the week ending Sunday, December 31, 2017. Precipitation es- Third Place — Artwork pub- Up To $3,000 Reward! ther notice. timates ranged from no rain in multiple locations to 1.23 inches lished inside the tabloid sec- Agencies involved in the in Miami (Miami-Dade County). The average mean temperature tion, $25 cash. Heartland Crime Stoppers exercise were to have been ranged from 43.4°F in Bloxham (Leon County) to 75.2°F in Children’s prizes are as fol- Anonymous Tips: the Wauchula and Bowling Curry Hammock State Park (Monroe County). lows: Green police departments, First Place — Artwork pub- the Hardee County Sheriff’s Citrus: Temperatures were variable in the citrus region last lished on the back cover, a free 1 (800) 226 Tips Office and Hardee County week as cooler weather began to enter the Peninsula. Lows were admission pass to Pioneer Park Fire-Rescue. A new date in the 50s and high 40s, while highs ranged from the mid 60s to Days, and $25 in cash. has not yet been an- a maximum of 80 degrees, as reported in Arcadia (DeSoto Second Place — Drawing 1(800) 226 8477 nounced. County). No significant rainfall was recorded during the week. published inside the special or According to the December 28, 2017, U.S. Drought Monitor, the section, a free admission pass, “Go!” is the shortest grammat- complete citrus region remained drought free. and $15 in cash. heartlandcrimestoppers.com ically correct sentence in Eng- lish. Grove operations included fertilizing, mowing, topping and Third Place — Artwork pub- hedging, herbiciding, spraying, and harvesting. All growers were lished inside the special sec- irrigating regularly due to the dryer than normal weather. Field tion, a free admission pass, and staff reported more instances of sporadic bloom, especially in $10 in cash. Navel orange groves. Rules for all entries are listed Man Accused Of Trying To Tangerines and tangelos being harvested for the fresh mar- here, and we can tell you the ket included midseason cultivars (Autumn Honey, Orri, Osceola, judges strictly enforce them. Robinson and Tango tangerines, and Orlando tangelos were the The judges immediately dis- Set Roommate’s Bed Ablaze main varieties at the packinghouses). According to the Market qualify any entry which does By CYNTHIA KRAHL Eve, and some alcoholic bev- News Bulletin dated December 27, 2017, “Honey (Murcott) tan- not meet requirements. Kids, Of The Herald-Advocate gerine harvest is not expected until mid-January, depending on that means pay close attention erages had been consumed at A Zolfo Springs man got all maturity.” Early orange harvest for the fresh market was mostly to what the rules say about size the house, she said. fired up when his roommate Hamlins and Navels. The majority of white grapefruit went to and orientation, a big word that Gonzalez-Santos was sitting ignored his attempts at conver- the export market, while red grapefruit was equally distributed means which way you must in a chair in the living room of sation, the Hardee County between domestic use and export. turn the paper before you start the home, with another man Sheriff’s Office said. Processing plants were closed several days for the holidays. to draw. sitting on the couch and the al- Jose Guillermo Gonzalez- Most plants are expected to be up and running at normal capacity For all, the rules are: leged victim lying on a nearby Santos, 48, of 3443 Hickory on January 2nd and accepting field run fruit and packinghouse 1.) The drawing must be the bed, Hernandez described. St., was booked into the eliminations. original artwork of the entrant. Gonzalez-Santos was talking Hardee County Jail on Christ- 2.) The festival theme of an- to the man on the bed, but was mas Eve after allegedly trying Fruits and Vegetables: Persistent dry conditions caused tique engines, farm machinery receiving no response, she to set fire to his roommate’s continued irrigation usage in Palm Beach County. Foggy condi- and/or pioneer life must be de- added. Gonzalez-Santos bedding. tions remained in several southern counties, increasing disease picted. The witness reportedly told He was charged with using Hernandez said she found pressures in some vegetable crops. Growers continue to plant 3.) The size of the artwork the investigating officer that an incendiary device and as- the suspect outside the resi- cool season crops and are harvesting a wide variety of crops, in- must be 8-1/2 inches wide and Gonzalez-Santos reached over sault with intent to commit a dence when responding to the cluding avocado, beans, eggplant, herbs, peppers, radishes, 11 inches high. The drawing with a lighter and tried to set felony, both felony crimes. call. squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, and zucchini. must have a vertical, or “por- the mattress and blanket on Gonzalez-Santos remained Gonzalez-Santos reportedly trait,” orientation. No “land- fire. in custody as of Tuesday after- When the witness asked the showed her the lighter, telling noon in lieu of a $5,000 bond. suspect what he was doing, Hernandez he was trying to He is scheduled to appear in Gonzalez-Santos allegedly re- talk to the man but was not re- Hardee Circuit Court for ar- sponded by trying once again ceiving any reply or acknowl- raignment on Tuesday, Jan. 16. to ignite the bedding, Hernan- edgement. He said he was To Your According to a report filed dez said. “determined” to get a re- by Cpl. Yolanda Hernandez of At that point, the corporal sponse, she said in her report. the Sheriff’s Office, Gonzalez- said, the witness called out to No one was injured in the Good Health Santos, his alleged victim and the intended victim to wake incident. By Keith Roach, M.D. several others share the Hick- him and to rouse him from the Gonzalez-Santos was DEAR DR. ROACH: I (such as Citrucel), wheat dex- this? ory Street residence. It was bed before it could catch on booked in the jail at 10:14 would like to know if you trin (like Benefiber), and cal- —J.G. about 9:20 p.m. on Christmas fire. p.m. have ever heard of a person cium polycarbophil (Fibercon). ANSWER: If multiple doc- being allergic to psyllium Be sure to get enough fluid, and tors haven't helped with the fiber? My doctor suggested I start with a low dose and then benefit of a complete history, take Metamucil for constipa- slowly increase. exam and labs, I'm not likely to. tion, as opposed to stool sof- The booklet on constipation However, vitamin D supple- Suspect In Christmas Eve teners. However, when I took explains this common disorder ments have been shown to im- it, my face and eyes began to and its treatments. Readers can prove strength and reduce falls itch, I began to wheeze and I order a copy by writing: Dr. in the large number of people coughed until I vomited it up. Roach — No. 504W, 628 Vir- who have low levels. Hit-And-Run Arrested My doctor stated he had ginia Drive, Orlando, FL There are two ways to find By TOM STAIK it and the rider to be knocked never heard of anyone being 32803. Enclose a check or out. You either can have the vi- Of The Herald-Advocate onto the west shoulder,” noted allergic to it. As a side note, money order (no cash) for tamin D level checked by a The suspect in a Christmas Tpr. D.J. Bogusky in his report. my husband has used Meta- $4.75 U.S./$5 Canada with the doctor, and use vitamin D if it Eve hit-and-run that critically Hernandez’s vehicle, accord- mucil for years, and I have recipient's printed name and ad- is low; or, you can try a daily injured a Bowling Green man ing to arrest reports, was lo- had a couple of episodes of dress. Please allow four weeks dose of vitamin D for a month has surrendered to authorities. cated by a Hardee County wheezing and shortness of for delivery. or so and see if it helps. Most Marcos Hernandez, 30, of Sheriff’s Office deputy a short breath that could be attrib- *** authorities recommend 400- Wauchula, was arrested Dec. distance from the scene of the uted to inhaling some of the DEAR DR. ROACH: My fa- 800 IU daily. Personally, I have 28 by the Florida Highway Pa- accident. powder when he mixed it. ther is 86 years old and in found that 1,000-2,000 IU often trol on a charge of failure to re- “The car had damage to the —P.G. generally good health. is needed. This dose is unlikely main at a crash involving front right side and to the wind- ANSWER: I haven't seen He has been falling for no to do harm if taken for only a serious injury. shield,” Bogusky noted in the apparent reason for the past month trial, and may be neces- The Florida Highway Patrol arrest report. any cases either, but it can hap- Hernandez pen, rarely — most often to three years. He has had MRIs sary for those whose levels are had been seeking to make con- According to records with people who have allergies to and X-rays, been to neurolo- deficient and have symptoms. tact with Hernandez since his the Hardee County Clerk of According to the Clerk’s Of- grasses or dust. It is possible gists and ENTs — no one has Dr. Roach regrets that he is un- 2001 Lincoln Town Car was Courts, the holiday arrest is not fice, driving complaints against that inhaling some of the pow- an explanation. He has walk- able to answer individual let- found abandoned near the the first time Hernandez has Hernandez go back several der started the allergy. I would ers and an electric wheel- ters, but will incorporate them scene of an accident that criti- been charged with fleeing the years. be careful to stay away from chair, but there are times in the column whenever possi- cally injured Francisco Bara- scene of an accident. In 2007 he accepted proba- the area where your husband is when he has to stand and/or ble. Readers may email ques- jas, 54. Hernandez was issued a no- tion after being charged with mixing his, as allergies some- walk a little. My parents' tions to ToYourGoodHealth@ According to reports, Bara- tice to appear in a hit-and-run DUI, and in 2006 he was again times worsen over time. apartment looks like a war med.cornell.edu. To view and jas was riding his bicycle south case on Sept. 2. In that case, charged with leaving the scene Unfortunately, you will have zone. Almost all of the furni- order health pamphlets, visit on Lake Branch Road south of Hernandez, also driving a Lin- of an accident. to find another source for fiber. ture has been broken, not to www.rbmamall.com, or write to Edison Avenue around 6:16 coln Town Car, is accused of Due to his pending charges Good dietary sources include mention the cuts and bruises Good Health, 628 Virginia p.m. on Dec. 24 when the acci- running over a pair of garbage at the time of his new arrest, wheat bran, prunes and prune on my dad. Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. dent occurred. cans. He is next scheduled to Hernandez was ordered held juice. If you need a supplement, Is there anything you can (c) 2017 North America Synd., Inc. The front of the vehicle “col- appear in court in that misde- without bond on the most re- you may try methylcellulose think of that might cause All Rights Reserved lided with the bicycle, causing meanor case on Jan. 17. cent charge. A4 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 *** *** Q: My mom heard they Q: Can you tell me when were making a movie about "Victoria" will return to Couch Theater Celebrity Jody Arias and the murder PBS? I am hooked on that mystery surrounding the show! death of her ex-boyfriend. Is —Allan T., via email this true, and if so, what can A: The critically acclaimed DVDPreviews Extra you tell us about it? period drama that revolves By Sam Struckhoff —Gilda F., Land O' Lakes, around the young queen of By Cindy Elavsky Florida England will return for its sec- A: "Investigation Discov- ond season on Jan. 14 at 9 p.m. DVDs reviewed here are available in stores the week of Jan. 1. road this spring in the Strong, ery" will air a three-part limited ET/PT. Jenna Coleman returns PICKS OF THE WEEK the writer behind an American Sweet and Southern Tour. She series surrounding the events, as Victoria, as does Tom "American Made" (R) — masterpiece: "Catcher in the Q: I really like the girl who has been building up her coun- beginning Sunday, Jan. 14, at Hughes as Prince Albert and Tom Cruise is back behind the Rye," starring Nicholas Hoult plays the sister on "The Gold- try/pop music career and is ex- 10/9c as part of its American Rufus Sewell as the prime min- controls of a plane as Barry as Salinger in a strong perform- bergs" and think she has a cited to get out and perform for Murder Mystery franchise. For ister. Joining the cast is leg- Seal, TWA pilot turned CIA ance. Victor Garber plays wonderful voice. Will she try her fans. Says Hayley: "I could- those unfamiliar with the hor- endary actress Dame Diana mapmaker turned drug runner. Salinger's unsupportive father, to pursue a career in singing n't be more excited to get a rific case, on June 4, 2008, Rigg ("Game of Thrones," "The It's no surprise that Cruise and Zoey Deutch portrays as well as acting? chance to meet everyone and friends found 30-year-old Avengers"), who plays the shines in the role of characters Oona O'Neill, Salinger's col- —Denise W., via email share music that has been Travis Alexander dead in the Duchess of Buccleuch, the that are larger than life, and his lege love interest. Kevin A: Hayley Or- deeply inspired by this wild shower of his Mesa, Arizona, court's new Mistress of the pure energy and charisma are Spacey commands as rantia, who plays last year of my life. I'm home. He was stabbed more Robes. She's a fount of old- on full display. Domhnall Glee- Salinger's mentor, famed edi- Erica Goldberg on looking forward to meeting than 20 times, his throat was slit fashioned good sense for the son plays CIA agent Monty, tor/publisher and Columbia the hilarious fam- and personally thanking the and he was shot in the head. queen, who is now in the throes who approaches Seal, then a University teacher Whit Bur- ily comedy that fans who have followed my Alexander's family and friends of motherhood. low-level pilot, to conduct a lit- nett, credited with inordinate centers on the tri- musical journey from the were stunned, and phone calls Write to Cindy at King Features tle extracurricular surveillance influence on the young writer. als and tribulations beginning, and those who flooded the police station with Weekly Service, 628 Virginia "for his country." Seal's drug A man who told stories but of growing up in have found me through tips and information about the Drive, Orlando, FL 32803; or contacts take advantage by who had no love for film the 1980s, began 'The Goldbergs.'" Go to case. Alexander's family and e-mail her at letters@cindy- using him to mule ever more chronicled in a feature film? singing as a child and recorded hayleyorrantia.com to see if friends point to one key person elavsky.com. drugs, then guns, etc. It's a wild The result is surprisingly her own songs at the age of 14. she'll be performing near you. of interest: Jodi Arias. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. and dangerous ride, but some- watchable. In 2011, she was a contestant how it all just seems crazy and on the first season of "The X- harmless in the light of that "Love Beats Rhymes" (PG- Factor" and was eliminated in megawatt smile. 13) — Azaleia stars in the week five. When she was cast Hollywood RZA-directed story of Coco, a as Erica in "The Goldbergs" in "Battle of the Sexes" (PG-13) young rapper on the verge of 2013, creator/writer Adam F. Inside By Tony Rizzo — It's 1973. Social upheaval finding her voice. With her Goldberg heard about her Chris Hemsworth's biggest Willem Dafoe, made $1.2 mil- They're both appealing the ver- and the sexual revolution group going nowhere, Coco singing talent, and he incorpo- moneymakers have lion overseas and noth- dict in a higher court. brought us a combination for enrolls in a college poetry rated that into her character. been the six films in ing in the U.S., and *** the ages: colorful male chau- class. Jill Scott plays her col- Hayley will be going on the which he played Thor "Geostorm" (2017) Disney is buying the assets vinist and former men's cham- lege professor, who both walls (2011-2017). Despite needed to make double of 21st Century Fox for a mere pion Bobby Riggs (Steve up the worlds between poetry the golden touch of di- its $120 million cost to $55 billion. That won't include Carrell) versus the then No. 1 and rap music while challeng- rector Ron Howard, turn a profit and only the famed 20th Century Fox lot, women's player Billie Jean ing Coco to find her voice and "In the Heart of the grossed $207 million. which still will be owned by King (Emma Stone). The dig deeper into her own expres- Top 10 Sea" (2015) cost $100 Butler will try to Rupert Murdoch and has 80 match was sion. There is a million and grossed change that with the permanent buildings (sound billed as the nicely develop- only $94 million. "The heist/action-thriller stages and offices) spread over Battle of the ing love story Movies Huntsman: Winter War" (2016) "Den of Thieves," with Curtis 1.8 million square feet. Cur- Sexes, and between Coco 1. Star Wars: Episode VIII - cost $115 million and grossed "50 Cent" Jackson, out Jan. 19, rently, "Modern Family, "Fresh this movie and TA Derek - The Last Jedi (PG-13) Daisy $165 million (which wasn't a and "Hunter Killer," with Gary Off the Boat," "The Orville," was well- (Lucien Lavis- Ridley, John Boyega break-even gross). With Oldman, Billy Bob Thornton, "Speechless," "The Mick" and done start to count). Com- 2. Jumanji: Welcome to the "Avengers: Infinity War" now Willem Dafoe and Oscar-win- Ryan Murphy's "American finish. It mon cameos as Jungle (PG-13) Dwayne John- completed and due May 4, and ning songwriter and actor Com- Crime Story: The Versace Mur- would be an influential son, Karen Gillian the untitled "Avengers" movie mon, opening in 2018. der," among others, film there. easy to make and inspiring 3. Pitch Perfect 3 (PG-13) currently filming (for a May *** In 1956, Fox sold its vast back- a comedy in underground Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson 2019 premiere), Hemsworth is Eqyptian singer Shyma was lot acreage to cover losses this frame- slam poetry rap 4. The Greatest Showman filling in the gaps with "12 sentenced to two years in jail when Elizabeth Taylor's work, but guru. If you re- (PG) Hugh Jackman, Michelle Strong," with Michael Shannon and fined 10,000 Eqyptian "Cleopatra" went millions of with both ally can't toler- Williams and "Mom's" William Fichtner, pounds ($560) for making her dollars over budget. The back players strug- ate slam poetry 5. Ferdinand (PG) animated opening Jan. 19. Also upcom- music video "I Have Issues," in lot was converted into The gling with or rap battles, 6. Downsizing (R) Matt ing is "Bad Times at the El which she appeared in scanty Century Plaza Hotel, Century personal issues off court you can skip this one. Damon, Christopher Waltz Royale," set in a dilapidated underwear and suggestively ate City, with huge office buildings (Riggs' gambling addiction and 7. Coco (PG) animated part of the California Lake a banana. An Eqyptian court and a huge mall. Now that Dis- King's sexual preference), di- NEW TV RELEASES 8. The Darkest Hour (PG- Tahoe region, with Jeff Bridges "Had Issues" with her for incit- ney owns ABC Television, rector Simon Beaufoy brings "Death Valley Days — The 13) Gary Oldman, Lily James as a down-on-his-luck priest. ing debauchery and producing Pixar, The Marvel Universe, out the humanity point for Complete 14th Season: The 9. Father Figures (R) Owen Another star needing a big hit a video harming public moral- the "Star Wars" franchise and point. Ronald Reagan Years" Wilson, Ed Helms is Gerard Butler. While "Lon- ity. The director of the video more, the only thing Disney has "Last Tango in Halifax" Hol- 10. The Shape of Water (R) don Has Fallen" (2016) grossed also was fined and given two to worry about is 21st Century "Rebel in the Rye" (PG-13) iday Special (AKA Season 4) Sally Hawkins, Octavia $206 million, "A Family Man" years in prison, but in true dou- Fox gobbling up Mickey — Based on the book "J.D. "Ten Days in the Valley: A Spencer (2017), with Gretchen Mol, Al- ble-standard chauvinism, his Mouse! Salinger: A Life," director 10-Part Limited Series" (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. fred Molina, Allison Brie and sentence was in absentia. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Danny Strong tells the story of (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc.

We at The Herald-Advocate hope you had a great Christmas holiday, spent with family and friends. We wish you the best in this new year, and hope to have your continued support. Herald-AdvocateThe Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage January 4, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A5 Newsmakers: The Top Stories Of 2017 Part 2: Front-page stories from July through December. Cards will have new header colors that denote the type of li- conflict has been occurring since the before the start of the cense, identifying a driver’s age. There will also be changes in school year. Contracts expired on June 30. Superintendent of July motorcycle endorsements and IDs will also denote sexual pred- Schools Bob Shayman declined comment. An apartment complex was evacuated last Thursday because ators and offenders. Fraud protection, which is double compared –––––– of a fire that erupted in one of the apartments. Fire crews re- to current licenses, will consist of redundant data, ultraviolet ink The Hardee Wildcat varsity football team has been fined $250 sponded to the call from Chatham Pointe Senior Living, a two- and optically variable features. by the Florida High School Athletic Association for a postgame story apartment building on Stenstrom Road, following a trail fight that broke out against Southeast (Bradenton) High School. of smoke into an apartment on the first floor where a reclining September The melee occurred on Nov. 20. The team has also been placed chair was ablaze. The apartment door was closed but unlocked Anticipation of when and where Hurricane Irma will hit on administrative probation for the remainder of the season. The and the overhead fire sprinklers had been set off. Residents and Florida continues to remain a mystery as the only certainty about probation is just a warning and will not affect the team’s eligi- animals were evacuated as fire crews searched for any other pos- it is that it will hit and it is going to be huge. No one knows yet bility for postseason play. No further suspensions, except for the sible flames and smoke. The cause is unknown. how bad it will be. Hardee County citizens have been warned to two players who received a two-game suspension, have been im- get prepared and to not take this lightly, especially with the his- posed. Southeast was fined $1,650, suspending six players for A weekend burglary spree in 2016 has resulted in 17 years of tory of Hurricane Charley from 2004 still fresh on the minds of the team’s involvement. imprisonment for a 44-year-old Bartow man. With 22 criminal many. Grocery store shelves have been emptied and athletic –––––– counts against him, all but five of those counts were dropped. schedules are being moved around. More than $1.5 million in proposed raises and bonuses is “not His female co-defendant, from Wauchula, still faces two county –––––– enough” for employees of the Hardee County School District, cases and five criminal counts. The spree began on a Friday af- Residents are fleeing rising waters this week as flood waters according to a memo released by the union representing employ- ternoon on Cecil Durrance Road when the duo burglarized a 75- from Hurricane Irma have breached the banks of both the Peace ees. After the county school board voted on Nov. 7 to offer teach- year-old man’s 2003 Ford Explorer. The car contained three guns River and Charlie Creek. County Manager Lex Albritton cau- ers and support staff recurring raises and one-time bonuses, and the homeowner’s telephone. tioned the community, saying that the floods are only going to totaling an estimated $1.591,000 to settle contract negotiations, –––––– get worse before they subside. The storm has left three deaths, it was said to not be enough. A ratification vote has been set for Local and surrounding military veterans, both active and re- including a 13-year veteran of the Hardee County Sheriff’s Of- Nov. 30 as time is running out for the union to settle an agree- tired, were recognized by Gov. Rick Scott in Wauchula last fice. Flooded roads are noted as hazardous, especially flooded ment before the order for pay schedules go into effect before the week. Represented counties were Hardee, Highlands and Pol. bridges, and the town of Zolfo Springs is especially effected with end of the year. There was a total of 127 veterans who were recognized. Receiv- floodwaters from the Peace River. The usual trees and power –––––– ing special recognition first were three veterans, including lines were downed from the 100 mph winds, leaving debris for An attempted traffic stop turned into a foot chase and arrest Hardee County’s own B.J. Norris, who is 99. Eligibility require- cleanup. FEMA aid has yet to be received. of two people charged with a variety of drug offenses. Two in- ments to receive these medals from Governor Scott consist of –––––– dividuals were arrested on 14 charges, including multiple pos- currently serving honorably in the Armed Forces, Reserve Forces Hurricane Irma has come and gone, leaving much to repair as sessions of drugs, possessions of synthetic drugs, possessions of or Coast Guard. Honorable discharge or retirement from active Hardee County citizens are in the process of trying to get back drug paraphernalia, fleeing to elude, driving with knowledge of duty in either of these branches, as well as the Merchant Marines, to normal. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, plus a suspended license, and possession of a firearm/ammunition by was also an eligibility factor. other disaster relief organizations, are now available as President a convicted felon. A Wauchula police officer had begun follow- Donald Trump has included Hardee in the growing list of Florida ing a vehicle without taillights and tag lights but the driver ig- Three teenage boys have been charged with multiple counts counties under his Major Disaster Declaration. Instructions for nored the siren and emergency lights, driving through a of criminal mischief, a misdemeanor, for vandalizing newly re- how to sign up for relief assistance, as well as eligibility require- residential yard before stopping and fleeing on foot. The passen- paired parks in the town of Zolfo Springs. The boys, 15, 14 and ments, have been provided. ger was arrested on site and the driver was later arrested after he 13, will each make court appearances to answer their charges. was tracked down by a county K9 unit. So far, the town of Zolfo has spent $113,151 in repairs, through West Main Street is expected to remain closed at least a week grants, gifts and tax money, only in vain as recurrent vandalism as crews work to fix a washout beneath the roadbed. A damaged The collision of two Hardee County school buses resulted in had been committed, putting off ribbon-cutting ceremonies. underground pipe had begun leaking, picking up surrounding minor injuries as 11 of 91 students were sent to the hospital. The –––––– dirt and sediment and then pulling the material into the pipe. The buses were both departing Hardee Senior High School when the The fate of Pioneer Park Days is in the hands of Hardee watermelon-sized depression in the road was first noticed by city driver of a new 2018 bus stopped suddenly due to traffic. The County Commissioners as they make the decision of whether to workers who were cleaning up from Hurricane Irma, growing in driver of a 2016 bus, following from behind, failed to stop in keep it running for another year. County staff have said the event diameter over the weekend. Cause of damage to the pipe is un- time, colliding with the other and was cited with careless driving. has become a financial drain but proponents of the festival’s con- known. The Florida Highway Patrol did not provide an estimate in dam- tinuation through its golden anniversary have said numbers have –––––– ages, but Superintendent of Schools Bob Shayman said both been inflated. Two commissioners favored ending the event but The Hardee County School District is appealing to the Florida buses sustained substantial damage. two were in favor of keeping it going. The swing-vote commis- Department of Education for a waiver of makeup days from –––––– sioner was absent from the meeting, leaving the conflict unde- when local schools were shuttered due to Hurricane Irma. Su- Florida Hospital Wauchula will host a grand opening for its cide perintendent of Schools Bob Shayman noted that the research new building on Sunday afternoon as a full meal will be pro- –––––– for an appeal is still in progress as the county’s public schools vided and self-guided tours are on the agenda. From noon to 2 After seeing the room packed with supporters and listening to were closed for a total of eight days, two of them mandated by p.m., families can come have lunch and discover what the new a dozen comments, Hardee County commissioners agreed to Gov. Rick Scott. While one of the days will not require a hospital has to offer the community of Hardee County. Facility continue Pioneer Park Days for at least one more year to ensure makeup, five remaining days are still to be determined as the upgrades include 25 in-patient rooms that are designed much the annual tradition reaches its 50th anniversary. Recent meet- Florida Department of Education requires students to receive like a small hotel room. Other new additions include two pedi- ings had discussed the matter of ending the event or lowering 900 hours of instruction time on an annual basis. atric treatment rooms and an activities room for rehabilitation the county’s involvement with it because of the constraining staff exercises and other amenities. time and public funding required to make it possible. An infor- A vacant building on the intersection of U.S. 17 and REA mal committee was formed, to avoid Florida Sunshine Law re- Road, formerly known as Winn-Dixie, has been purchased by December strictions, to collect input about how to improve the event. The the Hardee County Industrial Development Authority after a A contract that would have provided nearly $1 million in raises committee is headed by Zolfo Springs town manager Linda unanimous approval. It was purchased for $1.55 million but the and one-time bonuses to teaching faculty has been rejected. Over Roberson, who said the town would contribute $5,000. fate of the building for future operations is still undetermined, 50 percent of all school employees voted in rejection, despite even though a few ideas had been discussed. Such ideas included the approval by support staff for $500,000 in raises and one-time Have you ever had one of those days that started out just fine it being purchased by either Peace River Electric Cooperative or bonuses. The district’s more than 170 teachers will not likely see and then, well, went straight to the toilet? Bowling Green city CareSync, as both headquarters are running out of office space. any changes in their paychecks until the end of the school year police officers received a call that a deer had fallen into an ef- but support staff can expect to see bonus payments in their direct fluent tank, requiring help from Hardee County Fire-Rescue October deposits before Christmas. crew members, as well as from the Fish & Wildlife Commission. Hardee County residents are still in the process of cleaning up With a team of eight people using a fire hose and catch pole for after Hurricane Irma and those who need assistance from the “We ride for those who died.” A pair of Highlands County law rescue tools, the doe was freed and returned to the wild. Federal Emergency Management Agency are encouraged to at- enforcement officers have committed to participating in a 250- tend an information session at Wauchula City Hall. Also attend- mile Police Unity Tour memorial bike ride. Lt. Sean Casey and August ing the meeting will be representatives from the Small Business Det. Daniel McFee will be riding in this event to honor Hardee Though a judge has ordered the return of a Hardee County Administration and the Department of Children & Families. Peo- County’s own fallen Dep. Julie Bridges, who was killed in a two- man’s boat, fishing poles and cell phone, he also has ensured the ple can apply for short-term, low-cost bridge loans through the vehicle crash on SR 66 while heading home after a duty shift at man won’t be using them for about a decade. The now 21-year- Small Business Administration. Jill Newman,The county’s emer- a local evacuation shelter during Hurricane Irma. old has been sentenced to 10 years in Florida State Prison for gency management director Jill Newman encourages everybody –––––– the 2016 boating death of a 23-year-old Englewood man. The who sustained hurricane-related damage to apply for assistance, Primary debris cleanup from Hurricane Irma ended last Friday Hardee Countian signed a Plea Form in open court, noting his even if they have insurance coverage. with many residents left wondering if their streets will be cleaned decision to change the file from “not guilty” to “no contest” as –––––– before Christmas. Hardee County Emergency Management Di- an exchange with the state attorney’s agreement to not prosecute A Wauchula city commissioner has been accused of slapping rector Jill Newman said the answer to this question is compli- the vessel homicide charge. He could have faced a maximum of a 31-year-old woman as she held her 2-year-old child. Commis- cated as the contract with Crowder Gulf ended on Dec. 8. 70 years behind bars. sioner Russell Graylin Smith pled not guilty as Judge Jeff J. Newman said about 98 percent of debris has been cleared so –––––– McKibben set a pre-trial hearing for Nov. 8. Smith was charged there’s hope for the remaining two percent as the county is work- A 21-year-old Avon Park man has been accused of engaging with domestic battery, a first-degree misdemeanor. He allegedly ing with a tree service to manage the removal of “leaning trees.” in sexual relations with an underage teen. The 15-year-old was grabbed her right shoulder area and slapped her twice on the left She added that residents need to call the county landfill if their reported missing by her parents when she did not return home side of her face. They had argued about him yelling at her young roadside has not yet been cleaned yet and to avoid adding non- after a planned event and was found two hours later walking daughter. Smith admitted his actions, saying he regretted it but hurricane-related debris to their waste piles. away from a vehicle that was stuck in an orange grove on a that he could not handle the woman’s mouth anymore. He was county road. The man said he met the girl on Facebook and they jailed but later released on a personal recognizance bond after A 30-year-old Wauchula man has been arrested after allegedly had been conversing online “for a while,” leading to a sexual his first appearance in court. Whether this misdemeanor will trig- terrorizing his former girlfriend for two days, intent on killing conversation through Snapchat. There were some inconsistencies ger a suspension from Gov. Rick Scott is undetermined. her new beau. He faces one count each of kidnapping while in- between testimonies of the girl’s age and course of actions. The flicting bodily harm or terror, sexual battery, tampering with a man was jailed but later posted a $10,000 bond for his freedom Dropping lines is not usually a good thing in the world of witness—all felonies—and petit theft and two counts of battery. while awaiting trial. power crews—especially if those lines are dropped on them. The man is scheduled to appear in Hardee Circuit Court for ar- –––––– However, this kind of line-dropping was said to be a positive raignment on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. The delay caused by a flat tire has now put a Wauchula man’s thing as some local kids have been dropping notes of thanks and –––––– life on hold for the next 15 years. Causing this disruption was encouragement to Wauchula linemen who have been working A lawsuit filed against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers re- the man’s decision for trafficking 14 or more grams of metham- hard to restore power after Hurricane Irma. These linemen have garding the validation of a permit has been dismissed. The law- phetamine and the possession of drug paraphernalia. Additional been favored as local celebrities in a most-often unappreciated suit had been filed by the Center for Biological Diversity when charges for possession of cocaine and introduction of contraband line of work. the Corps issued a permit to former CF Industries in 2016, before into a correctional facility were dropped upon striking a plea deal –––––– it was bought out by Mosaic. The Center for Biological Diversity between the defense and state attorney. Circuit Court Judge Mar- Florida’s citrus growers are warning this year’s crop will likely sought to invalidate the permit because it claimed the permit vi- cus J. Ezelle assessed $53,465 in fines in addition to the 15-year be significantly lower than estimates from the U.S. Department olated the Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species imprisonment. of Agriculture. Federal agriculture officials gave the televised Act, the Clean Water Act and the Administrative Procedures Act. announcement for the 2017-18 crop projections, forecasting a U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday denied the motion for the The first day of school for Hardee County did not seem to have total of 54 million boxes of oranges. However, growers warned suit when the court ruled that the suit failed to show any arbitrary a bad rep among returning students, teachers and faculty, al- that the orange crop could come in as low as 31 million boxes, and capricious actions that might have been taken by the Corps. though enrollment was down 94 students. Hardee High School, 20 million boxes less than predicted by the USDA because of –––––– along with Hardee Junior High and Zolfo Springs Elementary, the catastrophic damages left by Hurricane Irma that had not yet Hardee residents received the gift of upgraded medical care had increased enrollment numbers but the remaining four ele- been accurately factored in. as staff and patients moved into Florida Hospital’s new building mentary schools had decreased enrollment. This year’s first day –––––– last Thursday, just in time for Christmas as the celebrated holiday of school attendance was 4,948 students in all seven schools, What began as a routine traffic stop for illegal window tinting was only four days away. Senator Denise Grimsley, the hospital’s compared to last year’s 5,042. ended with the arrest of a Wauchula woman on narcotics traf- coordinator, said there were about 23 patients moved, beginning –––––– ficking charges. The 34-year-old woman was booked into the at around 7:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. With full operation under way One of nature’s rarest and most phenomenal moments brought Hardee County Jail for trafficking 28 grams or more of metham- on Tuesday, there are still a few minor details that need to be re- work and surrounding traffic to a halt Monday afternoon as the phetamine, a first-degree felony. She was also charged with a paired, such key card scanners for doors. Grimsley said the hos- Great American Eclipse unfolded over downtown Wauchula. count of destroying evidence, a count of possessing narcotic pital saw significantly more patients on Christmas compared to Downtown workers, city staff, passersby, and even a family dog, equipment, and a count of possessing less than 20 grams of mar- last year. all paused to watch the magnificent event, passing on a welder’s ijuana. helmet and special viewing glasses. Roadway traffic eerily si- To stay Wildcat-true, fans might be shucking their orange and lenced as well as the peak viewing period arrived at around 2:50 Hardee’s Homecoming football game against the Southeast blue ways this New Year’s to root on one of their own. Hardee p.m. Outdoor school events were pushed back to early evening (Bradenton) High School Seminoles ended in a brawl during the Senior High School 2014 graduate Keyon Brown is headed for and schools had early release for precaution. postgame handshake. Two deputies from the Hardee County Pasadena, Calif. with the University of Georgia Bulldogs to play –––––– Sheriff’s Office rushed onto the field to break up the fight which in the Rose Bowl, facing the Oklahoma Sooners. The winning A partial evacuation of the Hardee County Jail occurred on concluded the Wildcats’ comeback win. Two Wildcats and six team will then advance to the 2018 National Championship in Aug. 16 when a failure in the air conditioning unit had to be cor- Seminoles were suspended as investigations continue by the Atlanta, facing the victor of Monday’s Sugar Bowl game, either rected. Roughly half of an estimated 130 inmates were trans- Florida High School Athletic Association and the Sheriff’s Of- the Clemson Tigers or Alabama Crimson Tide. Brown played ferred to Glades County because it was the only facility that fice. basketball, football and track for Hardee, also going to state fi- could take them all at once. A full-scale evacuation that was nals in weightlifting his junior and senior year. planned for Aug. 21 was halted as a stand-alone air-conditioning November unit was installed on the 18th while maintenance of the 70 indi- Hardee County’s teachers and school district are getting close vidual units takes place. to impasse of contract negotiations. The panel of school board Submit A Tip, Save A Life members, which included all but one, was informed of the con- NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE Florida’s driver licenses are getting a new look. Upgrades will tract updates as it discussed the union’s third proposal and the include not only a new design but additional features that will district’s fourth proposal. Both the union and the district have help prevent fraud and ensure better safety of an individual. not yet managed to agree on the new contract language, as this 1-888-373-7888 A6 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 BREAKFAST BUFFET PJ DAY

COURTESY PHOTOS Fluffy slippers were the footwear of the day as Jessica Dickey's kinder- garten classroom at Zolfo Springs Elementary School celebrated Pa- jama Day before Winter Break. Even the teacher joined in as these stu- dents proved they eat, sleep and breathe school because it’s so much fun!

COURTESY PHOTO From sweet to savory and fruity to meaty, there was something for all tastes as third graders at Zolfo Springs Elementary celebrated the holidays with a breakfast prior to Winter Break. The selections included colorful seasonal treats as well, as plates were filled to personal perfection.

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Saturday 9-3 1:4c January 4, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A7 Good Housekeeping SALMON WITH lime over fish. Obituaries PEPPERS 3. While salmon cooks, There's no excuse to order slice peppers very thinly. takeout when you can throw Finely chop onion. together this tasty, healthy din- 4. Drain fat from skillet. ner for four in the time it takes Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet Trevino, of Bowling Green, In Loving Memory by his parents, Sixto De- to wait for the deliveryman. on medium 1 minute. Add pep- In Memory and Christopher Trevino, of Anda and Justa Vasquez De- pers, onion, 3 tablespoons Zolfo Springs; daughters, Anda; his wife, Maria 1 cup quick-cooking brown water and 1/8 teaspoon salt. San Juana Bocanegra, of DeAnda; and a son, Jose rice Cover; cook 5 minutes. Un- Bowling Green, Billolanda Luis DeAnda. 1 1/2 teaspoon canola oil cover; cook 3 to 5 minutes Trevino, of Sarasota, Ashley He is survived by his sons, 4 skinless center-cut salmon longer or until tender, stirring Trevino, of Zolfo Springs; Raul DeAnda (Diana), of fillets occasionally. Stir in basil and brothers, Jesse Macillas, of Wauchula, and Isidro 2 limes cook until wilted. From lime, Rochelle, Ill., Ramon Man- (Maria), of Zolfo Springs; 3 small peppers (red, orange squeeze 1 tablespoon juice into cillas, of Iowa.; sister, Es- daughter, Ramona DeAnda and yellow) mixture. tella Rodriguez, of Rochelle, (Leondro), of Wauchula; sis- 1 medium onion 5. Meanwhile, in large Ill..; 25 grandchildren; 26 ters, Pompella DeAnda, of 1/2 cup packed fresh basil bowl, combine spinach and great-grandchildren; and Texas, and Belen DeAnda leaves pinch salt. Cover with vented three great-great grandchil- (David), of Texas; along 6 ounces baby spinach plastic wrap; microwave on dren. with 12 grandchildren and High 3 minutes or until wilted. Visitation will be held on 18 great-grandchildren. 1. Prepare rice as label di- Spoon next to salmon, along Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 from 10- A visitation will be held at rects. with rice and pepper mixture. NORA TREVINO 11 a.m. with services start- RAMON Robarts Garden Chapel on 2. In 12-inch nonstick skil- Serve with lime wedges. Nora Trevino, 81, passed ing at 11 a.m. at Bayside Friday, Jan. 5 from 6-8 p.m. let, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil on Serves 4. away on Dec. 31, 2017, in Community Church. Burial DeANDA Funeral services will be at medium 1 minute. Sprinkle 1/4 For thousands of triple-tested Sebring. will be following at Zolfo Ramon DeAnda went St. Michael Catholic Church teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon recipes, visit our Web site at She was born on July 26, Springs Baptist Cemetery home to be with the Lord on on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 10 pepper on salmon. Add to skil- www.goodhousekeeping.com/r 1936 in Star County, Texas. with Pastor Willie Gillard Dec. 31, 2017. He passed a.m. let; cook 8 to 10 minutes or ecipefinder/. She enjoyed spending time officiating. away at his home sur- Expressions of comfort until opaque throughout, turn- (c) 2017 Hearst Communications, Inc. with her family, and going to Online condolences rounded by his loving fam- may be made at ing once. Transfer to serving All rights reserved church. may be made at ily. robartsfh.com. plates. Grate peel of whole She was proceeded in pongerkaysgrady.com Ramon was born May 8, death by her parents, Ramon 1926, in Mexico. He had Robarts Family Mancillas and Maria Ponger-Kays-Grady been a resident of Hardee FUNERAL HOME County since 1955, coming Letter To The Editor Pasquala Carrizales. Funeral Home & WAUCHULA Nora is survived by her Cremation Services from Texas. He was a Mem- ber of St. Michael Catholic husband, David Trevino Sr., Wauchula Roxie Bentley Remains of Zolfo Springs; her sons, Church in Wauchula. He David Trevino Jr., of Zolfo worked as a laborer working Interested With History Springs, Jessie Trevino, of in agriculture. Provided as a courtesy of Dear Editor: early hour. Zolfo Springs, Robert He was preceded in death Robarts Family Funeral Home Trevino Sr., of Zolfo In my last story, I told you Well, our schooling was Springs, Armando Trevino, how certain locations in South during the war days of the of Zolfo Springs, Raymond Carolina were given their Battle of the Bulge under Gen- names. eral Patton and the Korean In Loving Memory BIBLE The spelling of those names War under General is different from the way they MacArthur. General Eisen- TRIVIA are spelled in The World Book hower was Allied Commander In Loving Memory In Loving Memory Encyclopedia about the his- during the Normandy Invasion By Wilson Casey tory of South Carolina. in World War II and Admiral EARLY STANLEY MOISES AVALOS Coosie-hatchie is Coo- Chester Nimitz was Supreme 1. Is the book of Ur in the Moises Avalos went home sawhatchie and Pocataligo and Allied Commander for the Pa- POWELL Old or New Testament or nei- to be with the Lord on Dec. Poketaligo. cific areas. Earl Stanley Powell, 70, ther? 29, 2017. He passed away at Now, this story is supposed Men had been called to of Wauchula, died Wednes- 2. What was the act of God his daughter’s home sur- to be about Yemasee where come to our location in Ridge- day, Dec. 27, 2017, in in making the heavens and the rounded by his loving fam- my Daddy took our hampers land, S.C. to see if they could Tampa. earth bringing forth life? Con- ily. of corn to the mill to have be qualified to go into military He was born in Athens, firmation, Calvary, Creation, Moises was born Aug. 15, them ground into meal and service. My daddy went but he Ohio, on Feb. 19, 1947, and Communion 1924, in Mexico. He had grits, also where the wheat was turned down (flat chest, had been a Hardee County 3. How many books of the been a resident of Hardee was ground into flour. flat feet, too many children— resident for 30 years. He had Bible (KJV) begin with the let- County since 1979. He was Momma asked that the flour there were five of us, and a been employed as parks and ter "E"? 0, 2, 5, 6 a Member of St. Michael NANCY J. be divided into plain and en- farmer). recreation supervisor for 4. What's a person who has Catholic Church in riched. We lived so far from church Hardee County. BRACEWELL changed from one religion to Wauchula. He worked as a Now, getting back to how we had to save gas, oil, and Survivors include his Nancy J. Bracewell, 83, another? Zealot, Convert, Me- laborer/harvester working Yemasee got its name, accord- everything that it takes to run wife, Connie Powell, of of Bowling Green, passed diator, Pillar with both citrus and vegeta- ing to The World Book Ency- a farm. Wauchula; daughters, An- away on Friday, Dec. 22, 5. From 2 Timothy 1, who bles. clopedia. The Yemasee So, Momma told me to get gela Powell, of Bradenton, 2017, at Hardee Manor. was Timothy's devout grand- He was preceded in death Indians went on the “war the Bible and sit on the steps Tamara Hancock, of Duette, Mrs. Bracewell was born mother? Dorcas, Lydia, Lois, by his parents, Ceveriano path” in 1715 and were threat- leading up to the stairs to the Valerie Black (James Dale), in Philmont, N.Y., on Oct. Hannah Avalos and Maria Rangel ening to destroy the Carolina bedrooms on the upper story of Wauchula, Jessica See 20, 1934. She had been a ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Avalos. Colony. of the house. I did what she (Alex), of Wauchula, and Bowling Green resident Creation; 3) 6 (Ecclesiastes, He is survived by chil- Because I was fascinated asked me to do and got my Melanie Willis (Ben), of since 1971, coming from Ephesians, Esther, Exodus, dren, Floriano Avalos, Ser- with the history of South Car- siblings to sit on the lower Fort Green; brother, Dean Pinellas County. She was a Ezekiel, Ezra); 4) Convert; 5) afin Avalos, Maria Elena olina does not mean I received steps to hold Sunday School Powell (Donna), of homemaker and was for- Lois good grades. It just meant I every Sunday morning. Wauchula; sister, Jane Stan- Cortes, Lorenzo Avalos, merly employed as a field Wilson Casey's 2018 Golf Pepe Jose Luis Avalos, and had to study a little harder. See you in the boom booms ley, of Ona; numerous worker. Trivia box calendar is avail- I’ve already told you that of war! grandchildren and great- Balbina Miranda; 25 grand- She is survived by two able in stores and online at children; 71 great-grandchil- we were living on Frampton grandchildren who loved sons, Alan Bracewell (wife RSVP.com. Hill in Poketaligo and how we Roxie Bentley dren; and two great-great- Vivian Eversoll), of Bowling him dearly; and several (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. were on the school bus at an Wauchula nieces and nephews. grandchildren. Green, and Steve Arnold, of Visitation was Dec. 30, A visitation was held in Bronson: as well as several followed by funeral services, Robarts Garden Chapel on grandchildren and great at Robarts Garden Chapel Jan. 1, 2018. Funeral service grandchildren. with Pastor Jon Hanning of- was held at St. Michael Graveside services and ficiating. Burial was in New Catholic Church in burial were Dec. 28, at Zion Cemetery. Wauchula on Jan. 2. Paynes Creek Cemetery Burnett Cremation Services Expressions of comfort Expressions of comfort with the Rev. Amy Harper 325 South 6th Avenue, Wauchula may be made at may be made at officiating. robartsfh.com. robartsfh.com. Expressions of comfort may be made at Affordable, Dignified Cremation Robarts Family Robarts Family robartsfh.com. FUNERAL HOME Locally Owned and Family Operated FUNERAL HOME Robarts Family WAUCHULA WAUCHULA FUNERAL HOME George (Bud) Burnett Jr. WAUCHULA Owner/Licensed Funeral Director

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Change is always scary and exciting at the same time. My family and I spent six great years in this old house. I am saddened to see the old funeral home come down. Unfortunately, the cost of updating it and making it safe to be in was to high to even discuss. We need more offices, embalming room, arrange- ment room, employee break room and garage space. After looking at old floor plans that Mr. Coker and Mr. Raley had, the decision was made to remove the old unused building and to build a new addition. In the Raley addition there are windows that have never seen the light of day. It was in their plans to tear down the old home. It had been added to three times. It had several split levels, mold, bad foundation and scary electrical problems. We want to serve the families of Hardee County for years to come, to the best of our ability. This new addition can and will make this possible. The Ponger family and staff are here to serve this community and you deserve the best. Please pardon our dust, our chapel and offices are in perfect working order to continue to serve our community during our construction. Floyd O. Rice, Jr., LFD Location Manager and Funeral Director in Charge Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home - Wauchula Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services 1:4c 502 N. 9th Ave. Wauchula, Florida 33873 (863) 773-6400 A8 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 Sports Obituaries Kitchen Quiz DR. FAUSTO GARCIA DAVID LEON By Chris Richcreek Dr. Fausto Garcia, 89, of SWINEHART 1. Who was the last Boston New Port Richey, died in his David Leon Swinehart, 74, Red Sox pitcher before Rick sleep on Friday, Dec. 29. died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 in Porcello (22 wins) in 2016 to He was born in Manila, the Lakeland. win 20 or more games in a sea- Philippines in 1928 and at- He was born Feb. 17, 1944, son? DivaBy Angela Shelf Medearis tended medical school at the in McComb, Ohio, and spent 2. Name the last player be- University of Santo Thomas his winters in Sebring since fore Houston's Jose Altuve Meatloaf: The the next component in a classic 1/2 cup ketchup before immigrating to Jack- 2001. He was a commercial (2014-17) to have at least four Ultimate Comfort meatloaf. I use seasoned bread- 1/2 tablespoon packed brown sonville in 1960. truck driver, a member of the consecutive 200-hit seasons. Food crumbs or crushed crackers, sugar Fausto Dimzon Garcia was Florida Flywheeler’s and 3. Indianapolis' Adam There's no disputing the and an egg. A gentle touch 1 pound lean (at least 80 per- a general surgeon for many many other organizations asso- Vinatieri set an NFL record in power of food to provide con- when combining the mixture cent) ground beef years. ciated with engine shows. 2016 for most consecutive solation in times of stress, and ensures that the meatloaf will 1/2 pound ground pork After finishing his surgical He was preceded in death made field goals (44). Who a classic meatloaf is no excep- be well-seasoned without being 1/2 cup Original Bisquick residency in Jacksonville, he by his parents, Charles Angus had held the mark? tion. There are very few dishes tough. mix began his career as an ER Swinehart and Mary Benard 4. Who was the first U.S. that combine tradition and in- The final step in making a 1/4 teaspoon pepper physician in Nashville, Tenn., Swinehart. male player to win two novation the way that meatloaf traditional meatloaf is adding 1 small onion, finely chopped before establishing his career He is survived by his wife, Olympic basketball gold does. My husband, Michael, the "gravy." I combine ketchup (1/4 cup) at Hardee Memorial Hospital Mary Ann Waldman Swine- medals? loves meatloaf, and evidently, with salt, pepper and medium 1 egg in Wauchula. He served as hart, of Belleville, Mich.; son, 5. Since the NHL adopted he's not alone. salsa or barbecue sauce. I pour head surgeon at HMH from David Brian Swinehart, of its current playoff format in Statistically, affluent baby off any accumulated fat, and 1970 until 1983, before contin- Belleville, Mich.; daughter, 1. Heat oven to 450 F. In 1994, how many times has a boomers order the entree on a then slather the topping on the uing his career in Lake Wales, Debbra Merritt (John), of Van small bowl, stir ketchup and No. 1 seed been swept in the regular basis when dining out. meatloaf halfway through the and then in Clearwater, before Wert, Ohio; two granddaugh- brown sugar until mixed; re- first round? Whether it's made from ground cooking process. retiring to New Port Richey in ters; and four great-grandchil- serve 1/4 cup for topping. In 6. When was the last World beef combined with pork or Meatloaf isn't a complex 1999. dren. large bowl, stir remaining in- Cup before 2018 for which veal, or a more modern version dish, nor does it make a visu- He is survived by his wife, Memorial services will be gredients and remaining both the Italian and the U.S. featuring ground turkey or ally stunning presentation. As a Eileen; daughter, Mary (Scott); announced at a later date. ketchup mixture until well- men's soccer teams failed to chicken, meatloaf is at the top friend of mine once said, "It's a and sons, Donald (Elena), Arrangements by Hancock mixed. qualify? of the list of comfort foods. It's lot of meat in a loaf, and you 2. Spray 13-by-9-inch pan Robert, Johnny, Chris and Funeral Home, Fort Meade. 7. Who was the last French about time this humble dish got Michael (Stephanie). don't have to chew it very with cooking spray. Place meat cyclist to win the Tour de the recognition it deserves. much — what's not to like?" mixture in pan; pat into 12-by- His daughter Laurie died in France? It takes about 1 1/2 pounds 2015. How Low Will Meatloaf has provided a 4-inch rectangle. Cut length- of ground meat to make a tasty way to stretch a dollar for wise down center and then A memorial mass was held ANSWERS Some People Go? meatloaf that serves six people. generations of American fami- at Saint Thomas Aquinas crosswise into sixths to form 1. Josh Beckett won 20 I've found that "marinating" the lies. In these uncertain eco- 12 loaves. Separate loaves, Catholic church (8320 Old Report Exploitation games in 2007. ground meat in a bowl with 1/4 Country Road 54) in New Port nomic times, we could all use a using spatula, so no edges are of the Elderly 2. Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki, cup of water, a tablespoon of plate full of comfort. touching. Brush loaves with re- Richey on Jan. 3. 2001-10. mild to medium salsa, and a ta- Arrangements by Trinity served 1/4 cup ketchup mix- 1 (800) 96 Abuse 3. Mike Vanderjagt, with 42 blespoon each of Worcester- MINI-MEATLOAVES ture. Memorial Garden, www.trini- in a row (2002-04). shire sauce and steak sauce tymemorial.com. 1 (800) 962 2873 The great thing about this 3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or 4. Bob Kurland, in 1948 makes for a moister, more fla- recipe from the Betty Crocker until loaves are no longer pink and 1952. vorful meatloaf. kitchens (www.bettycrocker. in center and meat thermome- 5. Once — the Chicago I season my meatloaf with com/recipes) is that the mini ter inserted in center of loaves Blackhawks, in 2017. salt, pepper, minced bell pep- meatloaves provide individual reads 160 F. Serves 6. ABOUT... 6. It was in 1958. per, garlic, onions and 1/2 of a servings and are ready in just Substitution: While the 7. Bernard Hinault, in 1985. shredded carrot, along with 30 minutes. This would make a mixture of ground beef and Obituaries (c) 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. fresh herbs including parsley, great main-course dish for chil- pork gives these little loaves a Obituaries are published free of charge by The Her- thyme and basil or a tablespoon dren or a unique appetizer for a unique flavor, you can also use ald-Advocate as a public service, but must be submitted of dried Italian Seasoning. retro recipe party. 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef in- through a funeral home. A one-column photo of the de- A cup of a starch or binder is stead of the mixture. ceased may be added for $15. Angela Shelf Medearis is an Obituaries contain the name, age, place of residence, award-winning children's au- date of death, occupation, memberships, immediate sur- thor, culinary historian and the vivors and funeral arrangements. The list of survivors may author of seven cookbooks. 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COUNTY COURT Charity Rhymes and Rufus civil cases pending in the cir- mate petition denied. months, license suspended one dra Delatorre and Michael De- The following marriage li- Howell. cuit court were handed down Wells Fargo Bank vs. Cathy year, $920 fines, costs and fees latorre to Samuel Delatorre censes were issued recently Central Mobile Homes vs. recently by the circuit court Lynn Brooks, Gary L. Brooks placed on lien; possession of and Michelle Delatorre, and in the office of the county April Renee Weems. judge: and others, voluntary dis- drug paraphernalia, time Naomi Marie Delatorre- court: James D. Hill vs. Barbara Herman Chambers vs. War- missal. served. Vallejo and Raul Vallejo, Edy Otoniel Aguilon, 19, Arevalo and Lorenzo Wayne den, Hardee Correctional Insti- Horace Lee Hankerson vs. Wendell Andre Parker, two $17,900. Wauchula, and Analleli Perez- Arevalo. tution (HCI), inmate petition Travis Lamb, HCI and DOC, counts sale of cannabis within Larry V. and Patricia S. Diaz, 16, Wauchula. Brenda Garcia vs. Michael denied. inmate petition denied. 1,000 feet of a church, Florida Layman to Randy L. and Janet Sergio Ulises Perez Ren- Muse and Shatoria Wiley. NASA Federal Credit Cynthia Pagan and Raafat State Prison 42 months, li- L. Bennett, $19,000. don, 32, Wauchula, and Sonia Ahmad Abdelhalim vs. Union vs. Mary Mitchell, de- Z. Zakhary vs. Citizens Prop- cense suspended one year, Oakwood Construction to Garcia, 27, Fort Meade. Cruz Hernandez. fault judgment. erty Insurance Corp., volun- $1,470 fines, costs and fees Jennifer W. Wadsworth, Keith R. Long, 53, Bowling Brantley Bennet vs. Florida tary dismissal. placed on lien; two counts pos- $231,200. Green, and Kristi Antelea Mer- There was no criminal Commission on Offender Re- Miranda Nichole Black and session of drug paraphernalia, First National Bank of ritt, Panama City Beach. traffic or misdemeanor court view, voluntary dismissal of DOR vs. Terry Lamar Pelham, time served; two counts pos- Wauchula to Donaciano B. and James Milton Kelly, 53, because of the holidays. The inmate petition. order on change of payee. session of cannabis with intent Rosa O. Hanas, $95,000. Fort Meade, and Tiffany Dell following criminal traffic Frederick Streater vs. State Sara Lopez vs. Rodney Lee to sell within 1,000 feet of a John R. and Mary R. Ben- Collier, 45, Zolfo Springs. case was handled before the of Florida Department of Cor- Spinks Jr., dismissal of injunc- church, not prosecuted. nett to FLA Ventures, $23,000. Lorenzo Pantoja, 21, holiday break: rections (DOC), inmate peti- tion for protection. Sucora Renard, robbery by Hector Cruz Hernandez to Wauchula, and Gabriela Rojo, Jason Alan Davidson, DUI, tion denied. Misti Richardson vs. Heath sudden snatching, transferred Jose Cruz Hernandez, 21, Zolfo Springs. probation 12 months with con- U.S. Bank Trust as trustee W. Reschke, order. to pretrial diversion program, $22,600. dition of 60 days in jail with vs. Jill Thornhill and others, Christina N. English and return Feb. 6. Elizabeth Grantham to 4 G The following small credit for time served, license voluntary dismissal. Monty J. English, divorce. Wallace Clayton Stewart, Ranch, $100,000. claims cases were disposed of suspended six months, $1,553 Dominque A. Wilson vs. Karissa Rivers vs. Harold possession of methampheta- Elizabeth Grantham to recently by the county judge: fines, costs and fees. DOC, case transferred to Leon B. Wesley Jr., injunction for mine, Florida State Prison five Florida Orange Gold, Portfolio Recovery Associ- County. protection. years, license suspended one $100,000. ates vs. Stephanie Ortiz, vol- CIRCUIT COURT Adib A. Muhammed vs. year, $1,070 fines, costs and Alvaro Luis Alvarado to untary dismissal. The following civil actions HCI and DOC, inmate petition There was no felony crim- fees placed on lien; possession Miguel Pablo Lopez-Lopez John W. Judah vs. James were filed recently in the of- denied. inal court because of the hol- of drug paraphernalia and re- and Reyna Ventura Garcia, Kendrick, default judgment. fice of the circuit court: Brian M. Knowles vs. iday schedule. The following sisting/obstructing an officer $13,000. Armando Diego and Laura Andrea Michelle Gamble Shane Baker, HCI and DOC., cases were handled just prior without force, time served. Sergio Jimenez Jr. to Ma- Elena Macedo vs. Maria DeJe- vs. Ciana Elmeus, petition for inmate petition denied. to the holiday break: rina Zuniga, $77,000. sus, Daniel Lozano and Daisy injunction for protection. Ashley Rolling and the state Sonia Aviles, violation of The following real estate Higher Development to An- Capetillo, judgment. Olga Martinez vs. Antonio Department of Revenue probation (original charge ut- transactions of $10,000 or dres Morales Sierra and Anjela Carrillo, petition for injunction (DOR) vs. Kyle Heine, tering a forged instrument), more were filed recently in Maria Hernandez, $180,000. The following small for protection. amended child support order. probation revoked, 364 days in the office of the clerk of Thomas Rhoades to An- claims cases were dismissed Jennifer Bryan and Kenneth James Mitchell Houston Jr. jail, concurrent with Alachua court: drew and Joyce Poelsma, for lack of progress: A. Bryan Jr., divorce. vs. DOC, inmate petition de- County sentence, $100 fees Samuel Delatorre, Cassan- $22,000. Floyd 1 Backrack FLP #1 Karrie Soto vs. Michael nied. and outstanding fines, costs vs. Rolllie James Gambler. Holland, petition for injunc- Mitchell Sampson vs. Julie and fees placed on lien. Enemia Calvillo vs. Tammy tion for protection. Jones, DOC, inmate petition Jordy Lee Mendoza, pos- Morales and Amanda Sullivan. denied. session of methamphetamine, 2018 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR HARDEE COUNTY COMMISSION William Keith Webb vs. The following decisions on Vincent Morris vs. HCI, in- Florida State Prison 24 AND APPOINTED BOARDS Meetings to be held in County Commission Chambers, Room 102 Courthouse Annex, 412 W. Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida unless otherwise noted Notices BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Regular meetings first Thursday at 8:30 a.m. & third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. MONTH OF January–04th at 8:30 a.m. & 18th at 6:00 p.m. Planning Session –No Planning Session New Year’s Holiday – January 01st - County Offices Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday – January 15th – County Offices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION Closed ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY “INDEPENDENT BOARD” The Office of Hardee County Emergency Management FOR TAX DEED MONTH OF January– No meeting scheduled. has scheduled a Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) meet- ing on January 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., located at the The holder of the following tax certificates has filed ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL/INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- Hardee Emergency Operations Center, 404 West Or- MENT AUTH. the certificates for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- Meets on second Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. ange Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- MONTH OF January–09th tion of the property, and the names in which it was The purpose of a local mitigation strategy is to reduce assessed are: PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD – meets first Thursday night of the human, environmental, and economic costs of dis- each month at 6:00 p.m. MONTH OF January– 04th asters. Mitigation is any action taken to permanently re- CERTIFICATE NO.: 217 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2010 duce or eliminate long-term risks to people and their NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: Frank Rivera and CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LICENSING BOARD property from the effects of disasters. Katie Rivera Meets on the second Monday night of each month at 6:00 p.m. in Parcel ID Number: 05-33-25-0090-0000J-0042 Building Department Conference Room, 401 West Main Street The goal of the LMS meeting will be to identify specific MONTH OF January–08th steps to be taken to reduce the impacts of various nat- Description of Property: COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD ural hazards, the timing of those steps, potential funding Meets first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. sources, their priority within the community, and the en- LOTS 42 & 43 BLK J MONTH OF January– No meeting scheduled tities responsible for implementing each of them. MT ZION SUBD LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD 05 33S 25E Meetings called as needed at Library in Annex II Please come participate in this informative and impor- MONTH OF January– No meeting scheduled. tant public meeting. SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. HOUSING AUTHORITY Meets quarterly on the third Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at 701 LaPlaya For more information, please call the Emergency Man- Drive, Wauchula agement Office at 863/773-6373. All of the property is in HARDEE, State of Florida. 12:28,1:4c MONTH OF January– No meeting scheduled Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed HARDEE COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE BOARD according to law, the property described in the cer- Usually meets third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- MONTH OF January– 16th der on February NOTICE OF APPLICATION 7th , 2017, at 11:00 a.m. This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled person needing to make special arrangements should contact the County Commis- sioner’s office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the public meet- FOR TAX DEED Victoria L. Rogers ing. Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller This notice is published in compliance with Florida Statutes 286.0105. The holder of the following tax certificate has filed Hardee County, Florida Interested parties may appear at the public meeting and be heard. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the members, with the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- Florida Ad No.: 1 tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he/she By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, tion of the property, and the names in which it was Tax Deed File: 252017TD022XXXX he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding assessed are: is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon Date: 12/13/2017 which the appeal is to be based. Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 1:4nc CERTIFICATE NO.: 1049 1:4-25c YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2015 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: WELLS FARGO BANK NA NOTICE OF APPLICATION Description of Property (Parcel Identification Number 14-35-27-0000-09510-0000): NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED 2 AC BEG AT SW COR OF FOR TAX DEED SE1/4 OF SE1/4 & RUN N The holder of the following tax certificate has filed 169.60 FT FOR POB THEN 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- CONTINUE N 493.80 FT TO NW the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- COR OF S1/2 OF SE1/4 OF tion of the property, and the names in which it was tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- assessed are: SE7/4 THEN RUN S 89 DEG 52 tion of the property, and the names in which it was MIN E 109.69 FT TO PT IN assessed are: C/L OF DIRT ROAD THEN S 3 CERTIFICATE NO.: 933 DEG 28 MIN W ALONG C/L OF YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2011 CERTIFICATE NO.: 892 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2010 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: William A. Green- DIRT ROAD 119.50 FT THEN S NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: Nettie P Smith, 18 DEG 37 MIN E ALONG C/L Norma Augustine and Zephrin Augustine away OF ABOVE DIRT ROAD 504.62 Parcel ID Number: 10-34-25-0843-00002-0087 FT THEN N 69 DEG 16 MIN 43 Description of Property (Parcel Identification Number 26-34-25-0731-00001-0012): SEC W 292.58 FT TO POB Description of Property: 14 35S 27E 318P754 431P738/FJ-DOM LOT 87 DESCRIPTION: 467P418 201525004047 (LEGL ERR) HARLEM HEIGHTS UNIT 2 LOT 12 201625005413-POA 201725002035- 164P188 DC-457P364 PMR 4/94 TWIN OAKS MANOR POA/2417 PRO-94-035 486P776 367P586 200725007936 SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- RESTRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. All of the property is in HARDEE, State of Florida. All of the property is in HARDEE, State of Florida. Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed All of the property is in HARDEE, State of Florida. Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- according to law, the property described in the cer- Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- according to law, the property described in the cer- der on JANUARY 24TH , 2018, at 11:00 a.m. der on JANUARY 24TH , 2018, at 11:00 a.m. tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on February 7th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Victoria L. Rogers Victoria L. Rogers Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Victoria L. Rogers Hardee County, Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Hardee County, Florida Florida Ad No.: 1 Hardee County, Florida By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Florida Ad No.: 1 Florida Ad No.: 1 Tax Deed File: 252017TD029XXXX By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Date: 12/14/2017 By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Tax Deed File: 252017TDD032XXXX Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Tax Deed File: 252017TD021XXXX Date: 12/14/2017 Date: 12/13/2017 Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 12:21-1:11c Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 1:4-25c 12:21-1:11c A10 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 CHRISTMAS COMPOSITIONS A RESTHAVEN CHRISTMAS

COURTESY PHOTOS PHOTOS BY NAOMI EREKSON Sharon Ussery’s first-grade class performed three Readers’ Theater plays for par- It was Christmas at Resthaven last Thursday afternoon as the Zolfo Springs Ele- ents as an opportunity for students to show what they learned about working to- mentary Music Club and Safety Patrol presented a small musical program for senior gether in groups to accomplish a task. Students and parents were later treated to citizens. a sit-down BBQ lunch after the plays. Acting out “The Gingerbread Man” are (from left, top photo) Dodge Graham, Melody Solorio, Leilani Tinoco, Miguel Rosales- Baquiax, Brooke Holt and Easton Amig.

Once the ZSE students concluded their Christmas program, Santa visited and as- sisted with handing out gift bags to all the Resthaven citizens. Here, a couple gives a thumbs-up as thanks for the visit and entertainment. It was “Not the Night Before Christmas” for the group putting on this play at ZSE. Young actors (from left, middle photo) Win Graham, Jordin Aquilar, Braydn Con- gleton, Jaiden Lazarre, Elisa Hernandez and Harper Manning.

Performing “The Goofy Reindeer” were (from left) Rore Rae Goodwyn, Rosario Tor- res-Hernandez, Rylan Smith, Noah Beumel, Briee Grice and Troy Gilliard. ZSE students greet Resthaven citizens after the Christmas program.

1:4c THE B Herald-Advocate Thursday, January 4, 2018 Win Becomes Foul-fetched By TOM STAIK Hardee began to narrow the Of The Herald-Advocate gap in the second quarter as The JV Wildcats surren- they put up 17 points to McK- dered a 52-52 tie with less than eels 15 points to head into a minute to play through a se- locker room at half time down ries of fouls that allowed the by 5, 25-30. visiting McKeel Academy to Graham paved the way for walk home with a five-point Hardee with five points on a win. three-pointer and a basket. The Dec. 19 match-up at Myron Refoure had four Wildcat Gymnasium saw points on a pair of baskets, dominant play by the JV bas- Jackson Casso and Josh Mc- ketball squad from Hardee Quaig each recorded three- Senior High School for the pointers, and Kolby Baker majority of the game. recorded a basket for two The squad mounted an im- points. pressive fourth quarter effort The third quarter saw to take the lead until the wan- Hardee on top, again, as it out- ing minutes saw a resurgence paced the visitors 15-10 to tie from McKeel to tie the game. the game at 40-40. There decorum fell apart for Refoure put up three baskets the Wildcats. for six points in the effort. In the most notable of the Matching him in points was fouls that ensued, a player – Graham, who recorded two standing in front of a referee – baskets and went 2-for-2 at the spiked the game ball to the free throw line. Javier ceiling. Figueroa recorded a basket, Two other fouls followed and Baker added two points PHOTOS BY TOM STAIK that resulted in McKeel adding after going 2-for-2 from the The JV Wildcats receive a pep talk during the match against McKeel Academy. five free points to take the win. line. Sluggish to start the first McKeel, fueled by the late- Wildcat scoring in the game quarter, Hardee was outpaced game fouls, took 17 points to was led by Graham with 15 by the visitors, 8-15. Hardee’s 12 in the fourth quar- points. Refoure recorded 12 Travon Thomas led the ef- ter. points, Casso and Baker fort for Hardee with a pair of Casso recorded a three- recorded six points, Thomas baskets for four points. Rayhm pointer, Jozie St. Louis had four points, McQuaig and Lewis added a basket of his recorded a basket and a free St. Louis had three points, and own, and Earnest Graham throw, and Refoure, Graham, Figueroa and Lewis had two added a basket and went 0-for- and Baker each recorded bas- points. 2 on free throws. kets.

Coach Aaron Myers goes over strategy with players during a water break.

Myron Refoure (5) rushes down the court for Hardee.

The Wildcats – Hardee and McKeel – wait for the ball to come down.

Mikie Cruz (22) waits for an opportunity to pass the ball back into play as the JV Wildcats took on the visiting pack of Wildcats from McKeel Academy. Javier Figueroa (12) marches down the court for Hardee. B2 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 Wildcats Close First Half JV Outlasts Mulberry By TOM STAIK push forward in the second marched forward 19-6 to take Of The Herald-Advocate quarter as they outlasted Mul- the 67-32 win. Of Season With Big Win Hardee’s up-and-coming berry 19-7 to go up 32-13 by Graham led the quarter with By TOM STAIK points. Faulk and Kai Wash- on three-point attempts during basketballers proved they can the mid-game buzzer. a pair of baskets for four Of The Herald-Advocate ington each had a pair of bas- the outing. Helms went 1-for- handle a cat fight. Jackson Casso led the way points. Refoure also scored for The boys in orange and blue kets for four points each, 4, DeLeon went 1-for-10, The junior varsity boy’s bas- for Hardee with 12 points on a four points on a basket and earned a big win to close out Helms netted a three-pointer, Washington went 1-for-5, and ketball squad from Hardee pair of three-pointers, a basket, going 2-for-5 at the line, Tyler the pre-holiday season. and Nick Nichols recorded a Hooks went 1-for-3. Senior High School squarely and going 4-for-4 at the free Abel scored a three-pointer, The varsity boys basketball basket for two-points. The game, that saw few defeated the challenging Pan- throw line. Mikie Cruz added a Trey Canary and Figueroa each squad from Hardee Senior The Wildcats found a second penalties, saw the Wildcats go thers from Mulberry High three-pointer, and Javier recorded a basket, Thomas High School marched to a 88- wind after the half as they 4-for-6 from the free-throw School in a battle of the big Figueroa and Kolby Baker went 2-for-2 at the line, and 39 victory at Wildcat Gymna- outscored Gulf Coast 26-10 to line. Louis went 2-for-2 and cats Dec. 18. each added baskets. Casso and Jozie St. Louis each sium on Dec. 22 against the close the quarter ahead 75-29. Youte and Johnson went 1-for- Hardee went up 13-6 by the Hardee went 16-13 in the went 1-for-2 on free throws. Gulf Coast (Sarasota) HEAT. Faulk dominated the quarter 2. end of the first quarter. third to push the lead to 48-26. Casso led the game in scor- The win propelled the squad for the Wildcats as he amassed The Wildcats recorded 50 Ernest Graham led the scor- McQuaig led the way for the ing with 13 points. McQuig – that still has yet to play a dis- 13 points on five baskets and a rebounds, 27 assists, and 19 ing effort on a basket and a cats with a triad of three-point- recorded 11 points, Refoure trict game – to .500 for the first three-pointer. Zachary Hooks steals during the game. three-pointer for five points. ers for nine points. Refoure and Graham each had nine half of the season as its record had two baskets and a three- Johnson had 12 rebounds Myron Refoure and Josh Mc- and Figueroa each added bas- points, Figueroa and Thomas improved to 4-4. pointer for five points and and Nichols had 10 rebounds Quig added three points on a kets, Thomas went 2-for-2 on recorded six points, Abel and The Wildcats dominated the Washington netted a basket for on the evening. Youte recorded basket and free throw each, free throws, and Graham went Cruz each had three points, game from the first quarter as two points. seven, Helms and Louis and Travon Thomas added a 1-for-2 at the line. Baker and Canary each had they went up 29-2. Darius Hardee added 13 more recorded five, Washington basket. The Wildcat dominance con- two points, and St. Louis had Johnson provided the back- points to its tally, while allow- recorded four, McLeod, Faulk, The Wildcats continued to tinued into the fourth as they one point. bone for the effort as he sunk ing only six points to Gulf and Hooks each recorded two, five baskets for 10 points. Coast, as it marched through and DeLeon recorded one. Jean Youte netted three bas- the final quarter to a 88-35 vic- Helms led the team in assists kets and a free throw for seven tory. with eight. Nichols, Youte, and points, Cody Helms sunk three Adrian DeLeon led the effort Washington each recorded Wildcats Mute Thunder baskets for six points, Samuel with seven points on a pair of three, and DeLeon, Louis, and Louis had a basket and two baskets and a three pointer, Faulk each recorded one. By TOM STAIK McLeod each had baskets for each. free throws for four points, and Youte sunk two baskets for Helms was also the leader in Of The Herald-Advocate two points each. Hardee was 4-for-17 in three Tavon Faulk had a basket for four points, and Louis recorded steals with five. Youte and The Wildcats notched out an Hardee extended its lead pointers during the game. two points. a basket. Faulk each recorded three, impressive win on the road as through the third quarter, as Helms went 2-for-4 and Hooks The onslaught slowed in the Faulk led the scoring for the DeLeon, Washington, and they roared over the Thunder. they outpaced Lake Region went 2-for-6. second, but Hardee continued Wildcats with 21 total points. Hooks each recorded two, and The varsity boy’s basketball 14-7, to end the quarter ahead The squad struggled some- to push forward as they out- Youte and Johnson each had 11 McLeod and Louis each squad from Hardee Senior 37-28. what from the free-throw line paced Gulf Coast, 20-17, to points, Helms had nine points, recorded one. High School returned home The quarter was led by Zach only completing 37 percent head into halftime with a 30- DeLeon and Hooks each had The Wildcats will be back in from Lake Region (Eagle Hooks who recorded five going 7-for-19 at the line. point, 49-19 lead. seven points, Louis had six action on Jan. 5 as they travel Lake) High School on Dec. 21 points on a basket and a three- Youte was 3-for-8, Johnson Randy McLeod led the ef- points, and Nichols and to Avon Park for a showdown with a resounding, 52-39 win. pointer. Samuel Louis had a was 2-for-4, and Louis was 2- fort with a pair of baskets and McLeod each had four points. with the Red Devils at 7:30 The Cats and the Thunder basket and pair of free throws for-4. Helms was 0-for-1 and a three pointer for seven The Wildcats were 4-for-26 p.m. battled fairly evenly through for four points, Youte had a Hooks was 0-for-2. the first quarter with Lake Re- basket and a free throw for The Wildcats had 35 re- gion taking a one point advan- three points, and Washington bounds, 13 assists, and 15 tage as the buzzer sounded netted a basket for two points. steals during the outing. JV Cats Fall To Lake Region with the tall, 9-10. The Wildcats sealed the 52- McLeod led the squad with 11 Cody Helms led the effort 39 win after outpacing the rebounds. Youte recorded six, By TOM STAIK Refoure led the effort with a trio of baskets for Hardee with five points on Thunder, 15-10, in the final Hooks recorded four, Helms, Of The Herald-Advocate for six points, Graham added three points on a a basket and a three-pointer. quarter. Johnson, Nichols, and Louis Hardee Senior High School’s JV squad fell, basket and going 1-for-2 on free throws, and Kai Washington and Randy Helms and Hooks each recorded three, and Washing- 49-54, at the hands of Lake Region (Eagle Javier Figueroa and Baker each added a bas- McLeod each recorded a bas- recorded three-pointers; Dar- ton recorded two. Lake) High School on Dec. 21. ket. ket for two points each. ius Johnson had two points off Youte led the Wildcats in as- Lake Region took an early 19-9 lead in the Hardee continued to chip away at the Lake Hardee began to pull away two free throws, Nichols and sists in the outing with three. first quarter. Region lead as they outpaced the hosts 13-6 in in the second quarter as it out- Washington each recorded a Washington, McLeod, and Myron Refoure, Earnest Graham, Travon the fourth, but still fell short in the 49-54 de- paced the Thunder, 14-11, to basket, and Youte recorded a Hooks each recorded two, and Thomas, and Kolby Baker each added a basket feat. go up 23-21 as the teams free throw. Helms, Adrian Deleon, and Rahym Lewis went 1-for-2 for the Wild- Thomas and Baker each recorded a pair of headed to the locker room at Helms and Washington tied Nichols, and Louis each cats during the quarter in the nine point effort. baskets in the quarter for four points each, Josh the half. as points leaders in the outing recorded one. Hardee trailed 19-33 heading into the locker McQuaig netted a three-pointer, Graham went Washington and Jean Youte with 10 each. Hooks recorded Washington led the team in room at the half after being outpaced 10-14 in 1-for-2 at the line, and Refoure went 1-for-4 on each had four points in the eight points, Youte recorded steals with eight. Youte the second quarter. free throws. quarter – Youte on a basket seven points, Nichols, recorded four, Hooks recorded Refoure, Graham, Mikie Cruz, Baker, and Refoure led the squad in total points with 11, and a pair of free throws and McLeod, and Louis recorded two, and Helms recorded one. Tyler Abel each added a basket in the quarter. Baker recorded 10, Graham recorded eight, Washington on a pair of bas- four points each, and Johnson The win marked Hardee’s A rejuvenated Wildcat squad fought back Thomas recorded six, McQuaig had three, kets. Helms, Nick Nichols, and and Faulk recorded two points third of the season. after the half as they outpaced Lake Region 13- Figueroa, Cruz, and Abel each had two points, 12 to narrow the gap to 23-45. and Lewis recorded one point. JV ‘Cats Upend Frostproof By TOM STAIK as they marched past the Bull- going 2-for-3 at the line for JV Cats Fall To Lakeland Christian Of The Herald-Advocate dogs 19-7 to extend the Hardee four points. Figueroa and Cruz Hardee Senior High lead to 55-30. each recorded three-pointers, By TOM STAIK room with a 14-20 deficit. in the fourth quarter – though, School’s boy’s junior varsity Refoure led the scoring with Baker and Sasser each had Of The Herald-Advocate Thomas led the scoring with too-little-too-late – as they out- basketball squad upended the three baskets, a three-pointer, baskets, and Refoure went 1- The junior varsity boy’s bas- a pair of baskets for four points paced Lakeland Christian 13-9 visiting Bulldogs from Frost- and an a free throw to take 10 for-2 at the line. ketball squad fell, 34-43, to and Myron Refoure recorded a to narrow the gap to 34-43. proof High School in a 70-39 points. Josh McQuaig and Refoure dominated the scor- visiting Lakeland Christian basket and went 1-for-2 the Refoure netted four baskets win Dec. 8 at Wildcat Gymna- Thomas each recorded three- ing for the Wildcats in the out- School at the Wildcat Gymna- free throw line. for eight points, Lewis and sium. pointers, Sasser scored a bas- ing with 23 total points. sium on Dec. 14. Hardee continued to strug- Josh McQuaig each recorded a The squads battled to a 13- ket, and Jozie St. Louis went Thomas recorded 13 points, Hardee was outpaced 7-10 gle to keep pace in the third as basket for two points each, and 13 tie by the end of the first 1-for-2 at the line. Cruz had seven points, Gra- in the first quarter. they moved forward 7-14, to Graham went 1-for-2 at the quarter. Hardee drove home the win ham, Sasser, and McQuaig had Rahym Leiws recorded a move the tally to 21-34. line Scoring for the Wildcats was after a 15-9 fourth quarter to six points, Figueroa had five three-pointer, and Earnest Gra- Refoure led the scoring with Refoure led the Wildcats in led by Myron Refoure with secure the 70-39 win. points, Baker had three points, ham and Travon Thomas each a pair of baskets for four scoring the game with 15 three baskets for six points. Graham led the fourth quar- and St. Louis recorded one recorded baskets. points, Thomas recorded a points. Thomas recorded 10 Ernest Graham, Travon ter scoring with a basket and point. The second quarters pro- basket for two points, and points, Graham and Lewis had Thomas, and Parker Sasser vided more of the same as the Kolby Baker went 1-for-2 at three points, McQuaig each recorded a basket, and Wildcats were outpaced 7-10 the free throw line. recorded two points, and Kolby Baker went 1-for-2 at as they headed into the locker Hardee’s momentum came Baker recorded one point. the free throw line. Hardee pulled away in the Need Somewhere Safe To Go? second quarter as they out- RUNAWAY HOTLINE paced Frostproof 23-10 to take a 36-23 lead as they headed in the locker room at halftime. 1-800-621-4000 Make The Thomas led the scoring with Winning Score! eight points on a pair of three pointers and a basket. Refoure SPORTS NEWS recorded three baskets for six DEADLINE IS points, Javier Figueroa had five points on a basket and a NOW 2 LOCATIONS THURSDAY AT 5PM three-pointer, and Mikie Cruz (WEEKEND EVENT, had a three-pointer and went 1- MONDAY AT NOON) for-2 at the line. 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During the past week, sheriff’s deputies and city police Dec. 25, Latravia Litricia Harris, 38, of 25 Ridge Rd., Frost- officers investigated the following incidents and made the proof, was arrested by Cpl. David Cruz and charged with know- Dec. 25, Kathrina Lea Hewitt, 29, of 400 E. Maxanna Dr., following arrests: ingly making a false report and obstructing a criminal Sebring, was arrested by Sgt. Thomas Fort and charged with pos- COUNTY investigation by giving false information to a law enforcement session of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and pos- Dec. 31, Michelle Carman Olivar, 24, of 1284 N. Holland- officer. session of drug paraphernalia. town Rd., Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. Jim Hall and charged Dec. 25, a residential burglary on Forsythe Avenue and a with battery. WAUCHULA theft on North Tenth Avenue were reported. Dec. 31, a theft on Lisa Drive was reported. Dec. 30, a residential burglary on Illinois Avenue was re- ported. BOWLING GREEN Dec. 30, criminal mischief on SR 64 West was reported. Dec. 31, a theft on Dixiana Drive was reported. Dec. 29, criminal mischief on North Eighth Avenue was re- Dec. 29, Christopher Hernandez, 34, of 162 S. Bailey Rd., ported. Dec. 27, a residential burglary on Palmetto Street was re- Wauchula, was arrested by the Drug Task Force (DTF) and ported. charged with DUI, resisting/obstructing an officer by refusing Dec. 27, Kera Elizabeth Rayburn, 31, of 1126 Cardinal Rd., to sign the citation and violation of probation. Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Christopher Gicker and charged Dec. 29, Keith Noel Ladwig, 24, of 159 Tall Oaks Tr., Zolfo with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, Need Help Getting Out Springs, was arrested by Dep. Chris Bandy and charged with possession of drugs without a prescription and possession of Of An Abusive Situation? possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. possession of drug paraphernalia. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE Dec. 29, Christopher Lamont Mintz, 34, of 510 South Rd., Dec. 26, criminal mischief on East Palmetto Street and on Wauchula, was arrested by DTF on an out-of-county warrant and North Sixth Avenue (U.S. 17 South) and a theft on Martin also charged with possession of cocaine, possession of mari- Luther King Jr. Avenue were reported. 1 (800) 500-1119 juana, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI and resisting/ob- structing an officer by refusal to sign citation. Dec. 29, burglary of a conveyance on Peterson Street, and thefts at two locations on Chamberlain Boulevard were reported. Notices Dec. 28, Elida Sanchez Perez, 62, of 125 Carlton St., Wauchula, was arrested by Det. David Drake on a charge of fail- ure to appear in court. Dec. 28, Marcos Hernandez, 30, of 260 Knight Rd., NOTICE UNDER Wauchula, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol Tpr. D.J. Bo- FICTITIOUS NAME ACT CITY OF WAUCHULA dusky and charged with hit-and-run from a crash involving in- Notice is hereby given that jury. the undersigned, pursuant to COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Dec. 28, criminal mischief on Barlow Road was reported. the provisions of the Fictitious Name Act, Section 865.09, NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Florida Statutes, as amended, Dec. 27, Melissa Lynn McIntosh-Paniccia, 47, of 4520 Lake intends to register with the The Board of Directors of the City of Wauchula Community Redevelop- Haven Blvd., Sebring, was arrested by Dep. Joseph Austin on Secretary of State of the State ment Agency (the Board) will hold a public meeting Monday, January 8, 2018, of Florida, the fictitious name an out-of-county warrant. immediately following the City Commission meeting which will convene at 6:00 Dec. 27 of T. Garcia Trucking under , Freddie Carlton, 62, of 705 Baker St., Wauchula, which the undersigned is en- pm or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. The complete agenda can was arrested by DTF and charged with possession of metham- gaged or will engage in busi- be viewed at 126 S. 7th Avenue or www.cityofwauchula.com. phetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a traffic viola- ness at: 4620 Fair Ave., in the tion. City of Bowling Green, Florida 33834. The meetings will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 Dec. 27, thefts on U.S. 17 North, Bronco Drive and East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. Golfview Drive were reported. That the party/parties inter- ested in said business enter- prise is/are as follows: Tomas Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the Board Dec. 26, Casin Brennen Schaefer, 18, of 3019 SW Harvey Garcia-Gallegos. hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by Ave., Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Chris Bandy and charged the Board with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a with possession of marijuana and possession of drug parapher- Dated at Wauchula, Hardee County, Florida 33873. record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a nalia. verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and Dec. 26, a theft on Edwards Peace Drive was reported. Person authorizing publica- tion: Sophia Garcia. evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Dec. 25, Pedro Bautistia Sanchez, 36, of 4268 Old Fort Dated: 12-29-17

1:4p The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability Green Rd., Wauchula, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Board’s functions, Tpr. E. Elow and charged with hit-and-run from crash with in- including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or juries and no valid license. activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Amer- icans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. CITY OF WAUCHULA S/Keith Nadaskay Notices Chairman Community Redevelopment Agency

ATTEST S/Holly Smith City Clerk NOTICE OF ANNEXATION 1:4c CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, FLORIDA Notice is given that the City of Bowling Green, Florida, will consider approval of an CITY OF WAUCHULA annexation of property pursuant to Ordinance No. 2017-05 at the regular City Com- mission meeting scheduled for January 09, 2017, at City Hall, starting at 6:30 PM. The NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC property to be annexed is a .679± acre parcel owned by RAFA JUNIOR HOLDING, LLC and identified by the Hardee County Property Appraiser’s Office as Parcel No. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula will hold the regular sched- 09-33-25-0000-05050-0000. The Property is located at 530 Lake Branch Rd. and lies uled meeting Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6:00pm, or as soon thereafter as it rea- at the Y intersection of Lake Branch Rd. and Edison Ave. as shown on the drawing sonably can be held. The agenda can be viewed at 126 South 7th Avenue or below. www.cityofwauchula.com.

ORDINANCE 2017-05 The meeting will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. FLORIDA, ANNEXING BY VOLUNTARY PETITION THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LAND LOCATED AT 530 LAKE BRANCH RD. AND REDEFIN- Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Com- ING THE CITY'S BOUNDARY TO INCORPORATE SAID ANNEXED PROP- mission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision ERTY; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceed- HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EF- ings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may FECTIVE DATE. need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record in- cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discriminatory policy in- volves every aspect of the Commission’s functions, including ones access to, partic- ipation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131.

CITY OF WAUCHULA S/ Richard K. Nadaskay Jr. Mayor ATTEST S/Holly Smith City Clerk 1:4c

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS TOWN COMMISSION The Zolfo Springs Town Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Janu- ary 23, 2018, at 6:00 P.M. or soon thereafter in the Town Commission Chambers at 3210 US Highway 17 S, Zolfo Springs, Florida to consider the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 2017-08

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS, FLORIDA PRO- VIDING FOR AMENDING CHAPTER 75 OF THE CODE FOR THE TOWN COMMISSION TO MOVE ALL REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGS TO THE FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH; PROVIDING FOR SEVER- ANCE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Interested persons can appear and be heard on this Ordinance al the Commission The public hearing will be held on the date and time noted above. The meeting will Meeting by attending the meeting and signing the request form. Copies of background be held in the Town Commission Chambers at 3210 US Highway 17 South, Zolfo materials, the complete proposed ordinance and a description of the property by Springs, Florida. Any interested persons who feel they are affected by these changes metes and bounds may be reviewed or obtained at the office of the City Clerk, M-F, are encouraged to attend the public hearing and be heard. At said hearing any per- 8:00 to 5:00 PM. son, his Agent or Attorney, may appear and be heard. Any per- If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to son(s) wishing to view relevant information in advance of the any matter discussed at any meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceed- public hearing may view said documents at the Zolfo Springs ings for such purposes. He may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the pro- Town Hall, 3210 US Highway 17 South, Zolfo Springs, Florida, ceedings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In com- appeal is based, per Florida Statute 286.0105. Verbatim transcripts are not furnished pliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who by the City. Any person with a disability requiring reasonable special accommodations needs a special accommodation for this meeting should con- in order to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk with the request at tact the Town Clerk’s Office at (863) 735-0405 ext. 222 at least (863) 375-2255. 12:28,1:4c 48 hours in advance of this meeting. 1:4c B4 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 – HE LASSIFIEDS – T HelpC Wanted Miscellaneous Rentals Services ABOUT ... Classifieds DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ...... Minimum of $5.00 for up to 10 words. FLORIDA FERTILIZER IS Hiring TAYLOR ELECTRIC GUITAR, HOUSES, COMMERCIAL, Indus- VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE Each additional word is 25¢. Ads in all a warehouse employee who can with case, Peavey transformer, trial, 200/wk up. No deposits. Care offers a bereavement walk- operate a forklift and is com- 210 100w, with foot switch, 863- 863-773-4567, 863-445-0915, in support group for those that capitals are 35¢ per word. 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As Seen From This Side year and a beginning to the new By Jonell Peavy I hope everyone had a won- By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips year. Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas derful and a merry Christmas. Wauchula Guy Lombardo was known It's a time for families to get to- as the "ghosts of New Years gether and catch up on all that's past, of New Years present, and been going on in the family, es- New Years yet to come because he used "Auld Lang Syne" as his pecially if it's been awhile since you've seen each other. Hopefully I have never liked drinks with citric acid mixed in or as the theme song. In parts of Canada it was traditional for the bands to some of you got to stay over until New Year, sorta like a mini va- main ingredient, but when life gives you lemons, you just make end every dance with Auld Lang Syne. cation. a lot of lemonade and go on with your life. So I’ll keep on keep- There will be many New Year's parties on New Year's Eve, and I've had two Christmas birthdays. My grandson's was the day ing on. there will be fireworks in many places. What I enjoy most is New before Christmas eve, and my oldest great-granddaughter turned Kinda reminds me of a little community in southwest Geor- Year's Day and what's on the stove cooking. There will be black- 11 the day after Christmas. It seems like just yesterday that I was gia called Siren, just east of Donaldsonville, about six miles or eye peas, hog jowl, cornbread, mustard greens and cold iced tea. watching them go to school for the first time. Now the grandson is so from the Alabama state line. I like to buy the hog jowl in as big of a piece as I can find, and a grown man, and in two years my great-granddaughter will be a About 100 or 125 years back, there was a I buy several pieces while they are available. I bring it home and teenager. two-story brick building beside the railroad get out my electric slicer. I slice it just like you would slice thick The only New Year's resolution I have made this year is to try tracks. A business school was the main reason bacon. not to procrastinate as much as I do. I could blame it on my age but for Siren. I lay the slices in a large baking pan and put them in the oven that wouldn't hold water. I know I'm not lazy so that's not the prob- A population of maybe 25 at the peak, now to cook. I turn the slices over once as it browns and cook it until it lem. maybe 10 to 12 in the whole community, about gets crisp. You may have to pour the grease off as it cooks, but when I just know it's one New Year's resolution I'm gonna work on. five square miles. The business school has been gone 100 years, but in its heyday, my mother and two of her brothers passed through. There is nothing there now to tell tourists of its time in history, but it’s strange how that little place just keeps going on. – – As one crop falls out of favor, another just takes over. There HE LASSIFIEDS was a time of wheat. The soil was not right so the people planted tobacco. You know the outcome of that, so it was then corn. T C 10 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in eggplant, grape toma- Services Yard Sales toes, cucumbers, bell paper and other diversified crops in Alamance County, North Now, it’s peanuts after a short stint with soybeans, with no place Carolina, for M&M Plant Farms, Inc. with work beginning on or about 03/01/2018 and to sell them. But Siren is still there. Not much to see, but it’s still ending on or about 12/05/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The there. That place just rolls with the punches. minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece Guess that’s what I’ll have to do now that Johnny’s gone. I ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- SATURDAY, 8-12, 231 Wilbur C. rate may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, feel like the only green tree in a swamp full of dead trees. 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and King, Blvd., Zolfo. Tools, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work –––––– Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 clothes, furniture, hunting, tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be Section 10 Paragraph D require camping. 1:4p provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence New Year’s was never Barney’s favorite (nor was it mine). all ads for any construction-re- at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by There were too much fireworks for his sensitive ears. A dog’s the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who lated service to carry the con- are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide doc- ears are 200 times sharper than a human’s, at their best. He tractor’s licence number. tfc-dh umentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should would go hide under my bed since my room was the quietest in report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center - Alamance County, 2640 S. Columbine Lane, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-6800, or the nearest local office of the house. 3 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in tobacco, cotton, and their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10790212. EOE. H-300- We used the noisy fireworks a long way down the road. other diversified crops in Bertie County, North Carolina, for TIDEWATER AG, LLC 17353-819070. cl1:4c Sparklers and roman candles were okay with him. with work beginning on or about 02/21/2018 and ending on or about 12/04/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month One of my cousins thought he would be smart and lit a large verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage pack of firecrackers at the edge of the porch. In Barney’s haste rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit to work the 20 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in blueberries and black- entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, berries in Sampson County, North Carolina, for Fortino Ramirez Bautista dba FRB to get away, he bumped the boy, making him fall onto the pack beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work Harvesting with work beginning on or about 02/15/2018 and ending on or about of fireworks just before the explosions began. He learned the tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will 06/30/2018. The job offered is for a skilled farmworker and requires minimum 3 be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent res- month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered hard way. Don’t mess with Barney. idence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be pro- wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rate may be of- New Year’s Day around our house was like a big picnic. We vided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to fered. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guar- ate all day. If you got hungry, just go to the kitchen. workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants anteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are My sister and mom were too much alike. At one of these States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who family get-togethers, they got into an argument after the food Bertie County, 128 East Granville Street., PO Box 570, Winsor, NC 27983, (252)794- cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working 5616 or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon com- was ready. pletion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside order #NC10790103. EOE. H-300-17125372. cl1:4c Jennie got so mad she got in her car and left. My oldest the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send brother, Bracy was in the swing on the porch when she took off. resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Sampson County, 115 North Blvd, Clinton, He started laughing and said, “I believe I could hold my 2 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in cucumbers, corn, tobacco, NC 28328, (910) 592-5756, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10787277. EOE. H-300-17348-915439. temper till after dinner.” soybeans, wheat and other diversified crops in Warren County, North Carolina, for cl1:4c Hight Family Farms, LLC with work beginning on or about 03/01/2018 and ending on –––––– or about 11/17/2018. The job offered is for a skilled farmworker and requires minimum Moe’s sister-in-law and her husband had been in a week- 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. 34 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in tobacco, sweet potatoes, long argument. Both of them forgot what started the fuss, but Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed cotton, corn, soybeans and other diversified crops in Johnston County, North Carolina, they stayed at it. work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at for Kornegay Family Farms, LLC. with work beginning on or about 03/01/2018 and She called her mother and said she was going to move back the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no ending on or about 11/28/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The home with her. Her mom said “oh no. I’m going to make him return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rate pay for your unhappiness. I’m moving in with the two of you.” and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employ- contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning Johnny said that’s one way of evening up the score. with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies ment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to –––––– the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes toNCWorks Career Cen- those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end Johnny said one of his employees told him his uncle tried ter - Warren County, 309 N. Main St., Room 123, Warrenton, NC 27589, (252) 257- of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer 3230, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited making a different car. He took a Ford rear end, a Cadillac motor, order #NC10789970. EOE. H-300-17353-818454. cl1:4c outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation two wheels off a Jeep, and a Lexus body. that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Johnston County, 8998 U.S. Hwy 70 West, Johnny asked him what he got with all those parts. The boys Suite 100, Clayton, NC 27520, (919) 553-0953, or the nearest local office of their State said his uncle got three to five years. 1 temporary farmworker needed for common field labor in tobacco, soy, corn, and Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10790262. EOE. H-300-17353- –––––– wheat in Robeson County, North Carolina, for Bobby K. Davis with work beginning 406188. cl1:4c on or about 03/01/2018 and ending on or about 11/28/2018. The job offered is for A couple in Syracuse were listening to the weather report. a skilled farmworker and requires minimum 3 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid The man said there would be six to 10 inches of snow is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Work- tonight so you need to park your cars on the even side of the ers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day street so the plows can get through. the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equip- BOWLING GREEN QUICK LUBE ment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those work- & AUTO REPAIR The next day, it was repeated and again, the wife went out ers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each and parked their car on the other side. working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are re- YOUR TIRE HEADQUARTERS Then after a week as the weather man was about to make cruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide docu- the report, the power went off. 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Florida gas prices 2015, the price of oil exceeded motorists should prepare for rose 2 cents overnight, after $60 a barrel on the NYMEX the seasonal 30-70 cent surge declining for six consecutive yesterday. The daily increase in the spring, as refineries con- weeks. On Dec. 28 the state totaled $1.50/b which would duct maintenance." average was $2.37. normally amount to 3-4 cents Gas prices in Florida de- at the pump. Oil prices rose Highs and Lows of 2017 clined for most of the past 45 after an explosion on a pipeline National: the highest av- days, with the state average in Libya, which feeds one of erage price for gasoline was falling 18 cents during that the country's export terminals. $2.67 on September 8. The span. The average price on In addition to that, struggles lowest was $2.23 on July 5. Christmas Day ($2.35) was continue, on restoring service Florida: the highest aver- only 3 cents higher than the to a pipeline in the North Sea. age price in was $2.73 on Sep- year before, and the highest for "We may see moderate in- tember 9. The lowest was the holiday in three years. creases at the pump this week, $2.13 on July 17. The most expensive gas but the downward trend should Georgia: the highest aver- price averages in Florida are in resume in the new year," said age price was $2.76 on Sep- West Palm Beach-Boca Raton Mark Jenkins, spokesman, tember 12. The lowest was ($2.51), Miami ($2.49), and AAA - The Auto Club Group. $2.08 on July 5. Naples ($2.45) "After the holidays, gasoline Tennessee: the highest av- COURTESY PHOTO The least expensive gas demand takes a sharp turn Santa Claus came to visit Bowling Green Elementary to check on all the good little erage price was $2.60 on Sep- price averages in Florida are in lower, because fewer people boys and girls. Each year, the Mosaic mine in South Fort Meade sends him over for tember 10. The lowest was Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clear- take extended road trips in Jan- visits. Pictured (top photo, from left) are BGE Assistant Principal Stuart Durastanti, $1.99 on July 5. Principal Kathy Clark, South Fort Meade representative Samantha Burnett, Santa Willie Anderson and elf Justine Goll. The mine also donated a $1,500 check to as- sist with rewards, incentives and spreading Christmas cheer to the students. Pic- CHRISTMAS CHEER tured are (from left, top photo) BGE guidance counselor Carey Crawford, Assistant Principal Stuart Durastanti, Principal Kathy Clark and Mosaic representative Saman- tha Burnett. AG ANGELS

COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Mosaic South Fort Meade Mine recently donated to Bowling Green Elementary to Bowling Green Elementary recently received a $2,000 donation from the organiza- assist with rewards, incentives, and spreading Christmas cheer to the students of tion Ag Angels which was used for gifts, pillows, blankets and clothing for students. Bowling Green Elementary. Each year the South Fort Meade Mine makes it possible Pictured (from left) are BGE Assistant Principal Stuart Durastanti, Principal Kathy for the school to purchase extra supplies and assist with projects for the children. Clark, Ag Angels representative Scott Kirouac and guidance counselor Carey Craw- Pictured from left are Carey Crawford, guidance, Stuart Durastanti, assistant prin- ford. cipal, Kathy Clark, principal and Samantha Burnett from Mosaic.

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BO RICH RETIRES Pastor Speaks On Principles of Life By JIM KELLY 7. You will never reach chosen from the ranks of the Of The Herald-Advocate your potential until your prior- unscarred. Rev. Jim Harris, pastor of ities become habitual. 17. You will never outgrow Riverview Heights Missionary 8. The proof of desire is warfare, to learn to fight. Baptist Church for the past 25 pursuit. 18. Prosperity is having years, spoke to the Wauchula 9. Anger will never create enough of God’s provisions to Kiwanis Club Tuesday, Dec. permanent cooperation from complete His assignment for 26, at Mater’z Steak House anyone. your life. about “Principles of Life.” 10. Criticism is the death 19. People will not change Here are the principles: gargle of a non-achiever. what they believe until what A principle is a law or rule 11. You will be remem- they believe no longer pro- based on God’s character by bered for one of two things: duces what they want. which we govern our lives. the problems you create or the 20. Your provisions are 1. Your daily schedule problems you solve. whatever you have been as- should be built around your 12. Your purpose is not signed. life assignments. your decision; it is your dis- 21. Faith is using a truth 2. Pain is discomfort cre- covery. you know to create a reality ated by disorder. 13. Failure cannot happen you cannot see. 3. The only reason people in your life without your per- 22. People do not decide fail is because of broken mission. their future; they decide their focus. 14. Whatever God has al- habits which decide their fu- 4. Satan’s most effective ready given, you will create ture. entry points are those closest anything else He has promised 23. Depression will always to you. you. follow any decision to avoid a 5. Ignorance is the only 15. Never discuss your priority. enemy that can destroy you. problem with someone inca- 24. Until thought is linked 6. What you fail to destroy pable of solving it. with purpose, there is no intel- will destroy you. 16. Champions are rarely ligent accomplishment.

PHOTO BY TRAYCE DANIELS Friends, family and co-workers enjoyed reminiscing with longtime employee Bo Rich (right) at his retirement Dec. 15 from First National Bank of Wauchula. Seen with him on the last day was Rick Justice, bank president. Rich began work at the bank in 1998, rose in the ranks and left as vice president and loan officer.

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PHOTO BY JIM KELLY From left are Gary Delatorre, Jim Harris, Bill Crews, and Juan Delatorre Letter To The Editor Military Hardee County Library News Sometimes Is Not Quiet Dear Editor: computer, why holler cross the What has happened to the room? "Shhhhhhhh" one would re- I am truly saddened by this COURTESY PHOTO ceive at a library? level of noise. Our library is The Woodstock Music Festival of the 1960s was a three-day celebration of peace I frequent our local library very good and can get back to and music at Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, N.Y. It became one of the most significant often and have become dis- being great if the noise level events in the history of music, with a lineup of such rock-and-roll icons as Janis couraged by the level of noise, was controlled. Joplin, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Joe Cocker, Joan Baez and mainly from staff. Readers How many of us remember Crosby, Stills & Nash. Now, South Florida State College presents “Peace of Wood- used to have a nice reading the first thing a librarian would stock,” a musical tribute, for two performances today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. and room, but that has been taken do to us as kids as we entered? 7 p.m. in the 1,460-seat Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts in Avon away and now we are out on Shhhhhhhhhh! The staff is Park. All seats are $12. Then, the Goodtime Tuesdays Matinee Series begins on the 'floor'. friendly and very helpful. Tuesday of next week at 1:30 p.m. with Phil Dirt and The Dozers. The 10-show series One recent day a person was Leo Danilievit features comedy, Broadway, bluegrass, folk and easy listening music. Visit sfsc- on a computer shouting back Wauchula arts.org for more information. and forth across the building Editor’s Note: Jim Kelly has with a staff member at the been in the library several 'desk'. This was about getting times recently, and it was very ready for Thanksgiving talk, quiet. He was not there in Headlights aren’t just for the evenings or early mornings. Turn them on, so you can see the PVT. LANE but even if was about using the Novemeber. road and others can see you. But, avoid using high beams, or neither you nor anyone else will be able to see. Pvt. Jimmy Tyrone Lane Jr., 19, of Zolfo Springs, grad- uated from U.S. Army basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri on Oct. 27. On Dec. 14, he was assigned to combat engineering in Alaska. He is the son of Jimmy Lane Sr. of Texas and Diane Lane of Zolfo Springs.

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soc12:28,1:4c soc1:4c I Can Help! www.CarltonCareChiropractic.com B8 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 – HARDEE LIVING – Open House Sunday Highlands Hammock Hosts Hikes, Races If you’re a soon-to-be parent breastfeeding education. Preg- Put on your hiking boots or your running shoes, whichever you sugar sand might be on the agenda so again. Attire such as hiking or even someone who has lost nancy tests are also provided, prefer, and take a trip out to Highlands Hammock State Park this boots, hats and long pants, as well as sunglasses, sunscreen and in- a child, Choices Family Re- as well as education on sexual spring,where you can enjoy Florida’s finest nature. sect repellant are recommended because there is very little shade source Center provides the ad- risk avoidance. in the scrub areas. Binoculars and walking sticks are also useful. vice and counseling you need The Choices facility in Monday Morning Trails Visitors attending the nature walks should also note there are no free of charge. Wauchula has three staff mem- Beginning Jan. 8, the park will host its Monday Morning Nature restrooms along the Loop Road, so make sure to stop by restroom On Sunday, from 2 to 4 bers, one paid and two volun- Walks eve each week through the end of March. These activities in the picnic area if needed prior to going on the hike. As visitors p.m., Choices Family Re- teers. “There’s always room will give nature lovers and nature walk enthusiasts of all ages an are guided down a sugar sand trail or along the entrance road of the source Center will hold its an- for more volunteers and there opportunity to learn about Florida’s natural habitat and wildlife, park, there will be the possible sightings of Florida scrub-jays, as nual open house event at its are many ways to volunteer,” birds, reptiles and flowers. Pre-registration is required well as various kinds of water birds along the lakeshore. facility in Wauchula. The Brown noted. Scheduled nature walks for the month of January are the Ancient Located at the far south end of Daffodil Road, this park entry fee event is totally free as the non- On Jan. 18 at 6 p.m., Hammock Trail on Jan. 8, the Fern Garden Trail on Jan. 22 and the is $2 per vehicle. Exact change is required for payment in an Iron profit, faith-based organization Choices will be holding its Richard Lieber Memorial Trail on Jan. 29. The Jan. 15 event is at Ranger deposit box. Guests should meet at the park’s main entrance shares with the community “Celebrate Life” banquet at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub State Park in Lake Placid. at 9 a.m. The trail walk will last 60 to 90 minutes. everything it offers. There will Our Lady of Grace Catholic Rated as easy to moderate walking conditions, each of these trails If you are interested in attending any of these nature walks you be refreshments and a small Church in Avon Park. This will last about an hour to 90 minutes, led by volunteer trail guides will need to register, free of charge, by calling the ranger office at tour. event is also free but guests are Brian and Susan Woodworth. 863-386-6094. This is to ensure the tour guides will have an idea Choices has been in Hardee asked to RSVP by calling 863- The Woodworths are self-taught naturalists who actively scout of how many people will be participating. County now for 14 years, 4 ½ 453-0307. The banquet will the nature trails prior to guiding the visitors on the hikes, noting the years in the current building consist of a full meal, enter- areas where wildlife is most likely to be spotted. With the winter Half Marathon & 5k located at 417 Carlton St. tainment and a keynote months having settled in, migratory birds are now being sighted in On Jan. 13, Highlands Hammock will hold its 10th Annual Ham- There are three more facilities speaker. addition to the usual woodpeckers, red-shouldered hawks and water mock Half Marathon and 5k, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in Highlands County. “This year, we used all local birds. Reptiles, other sources of wildlife, including flowers and Both the half marathon and 5k are open to runners of all ages and Director Kim Brown said speakers and talents,” Brown other plants, can also be seen on the nature trails. experience as they get in their exercise through forested hammock this open house is “a chance commented. Rev. Keith Camp- Trail walks will each begin at 9 a.m. Visitors who want to partic- and pine flatwoods while enjoying the park’s nature. This event is for the community to come in bell of First Baptist Church of ipate should meet at the parking areas of the Loop Road trailheads. hosted by the Central Florida Striders. and see what we’re doing. It Lake Placid will be the Guests are also encouraged to wear protective clothing, such as Early registration for this event is recommended as each event also lets people know we’re keynote speaker and local hats, hiking boots and long pants. Sunscreen, sunglasses and insect comes with different entry fees. The 5k entry fee is $20 through here because not many realize youth will provide entertain- repellant are also recommended. Of course, dressing for anticipated Jan. 6 and $25 afterward. For the half marathon, the entry fee is it.” ment. Our Lady of Grace weather is suggested as well. You are also encouraged to bring $40 through Jan. 6 and $50 afterward. A special $12 5-K fee rate This facility offers services Catholic Church is at 595 E. water and snacks along to keep up your energy. for those 12 and under is reduced to $10. All proceed benefit the including different counseling Main St, Avon Park. Park entry fees are $6 per vehicle with up to eight persons, $4 park through the Friends of Highlands Hammock, Inc. sessions and parental educa- Choices Family Resource per single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for bicyclists and pedestrians. Entry forms for this event are available at the park ranger station tion classes. Counseling is pro- Center is affiliated with three The trail walk scheduled for Jan. 15 at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub and you can also register online at vided for postpartum, different organizations that State Park in Lake Placid will begin at 9 a.m., also guided by the http://endurancesportstiming.com/race-calen- dar. If you have post-abortive and miscarriage help provide materials and Woodworths on the Tomoka Run Trail through scrubby flatwoods, questions regarding any of these events, you can call the park ranger circumstances and educational supplies. These are Care Net the edge of a bay head, and the Florida scrub. Hiking on a trail of station. classes include parenting ad- International, Heartbeat Inter- vice, infant massage instruc- national and the National Insti- tion and child development tute of Family and Life education. Advocates (NIFLA), all faith- Further classes include pre- based Pro-Life advocates that natal education, childbirth, offer safe and supportive serv- labor and delivery and even ices for expecting families.

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Greetings from Fort Green! with the bug bursitis and it is a REALITY RANCH I’m typing this Monday af- bugger. I have never hurt so ternoon after a big dinner. badly. I’ve always said you COWBOY CHURCH Sherman said he ate too much just had to suck it up and go on but he loves that type of meal but I certainly could not. Mary 1980 State Road 66 Zolfo Springs, Florida better than a hog loves slop! It Bargeron and I were planning was good but not that good but on going to the sing last Satur- the only time of the year we day night at Zolfo Springs Sunday January 7 at 11am have dried black eye peas is on Methodist but I was just un- New Year’s Day. Of course my able. For more info call 781-1578 daughter said she had been eat- I went to Roland Skipper’s ing that meal all her life and funeral with Arden and Shuree she was not wealthy but I re- Rawls. It was very good with minded her that she was com- a great attendance and some pared to what others have and good preaching and singing. I am proud that we all live in Marcus Shackelford always the good old USA! has something witty to say Sherman and I went to the which is great. wedding last Friday night of I know there are great deals Rachel Roberts and Jake of people who love this colder Willis. I do believe it was the weather but I am not one of most beautiful wedding dress I them. I love it when you can have ever seen. The brides- wear shorts on Christmas, soc1:4c maid’s dresses were red and all New Year’s Day and most of looked very pretty. Not loving the rest of the year! the social life, we left imme- I hope you all looked at the diately after the “I Do’s” so I super moon last Monday night. didn’t even get to speak to According to the TV this will Gayle or Betty, the grandmoth- be the only one in all of 2018! HOMECOMING CELEBRATION ers and I haven’t seen either in It is a beautiful sight. some time. Sherman saw three bobcats Mike, Pam, and children the other day. All three crossed have returned home after a the road in front of him down visit with Randy and Faye near the creek south of our IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Davis and family in Butler, home. He said he had never 210 East Broward Street, Bowling Green, Florida 33834 Tenn. They had a good time seen this before and he is get- and had to go to North Car- ting pretty old! Usually I just olina to let the kids slide down see one. Beech Mountain. They drove Sunday • Jan. 14, 2018 all night to get there and then Steph and Scooter Reid will all night when they returned not be moving until sometimes home. This is easier on chil- near March first. They have dren as they just sleep. My rented a place in Sebring younger brother used to be in where Hunter, their son is al- MUSIC begins at 10:00am construction and when he ready working. moved to a new job he always In Georgia or in our home LOCAL SINGERS drove at night so his young you always took your Christ- daughter could sleep. Also, the mas decorations down before traffic is much better! New Year’s Day. Sandy Hash We had a sing at church last said in West Virginia you al- GUEST SPEAKER Sunday night. Abby Duke read ways left them up until after a poem she had written for New Year’s Day. Might be the school about her Uncle Dale reason we always took our tree Rev. Joel Tillis who they called Buddy. He down the day after Christmas Suncoast Baptist Church was quite a person and a great was because the entire family one for her to write about. She went to the woods the Sunday Palmetto said her poem had been chosen afternoon before Christmas to hang up in the school li- and cut down the tree. It was brary. When my daughter was usually ready to shed the day in school, she wrote one about after Christmas. It was always Join Us For Lunch Preacher Hall and his ability to in the living room with the fire work on horses. At that time place; that was the mean mode they put the winning ones in a of heating back in the forties! Following the service, dinner book. All good memories! I was too sick to attend Please remember to pray for will be served in the fellowship hall. church Sunday morning. I each other and our nation and have developed a problem our President Trump. Stay and have lunch with us. Bring your favorite dish of food to share. Take A Stand There will be no evening service. RAPE CRISIS LINE PASTOR - J. HAROLD DAVIS

1 (888) 956 7273 863-445-0290 soc1:4,11c January 4, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B9 3-Vehicle Collision Leaves Minimal Injuries 4-City News An automobile crash in an approaching southbound lice car, that was parked in the By Henrietta Benson Bowling Green left some con- vehicle on U .S. 17, said the re- Marathon parking lot. The Nis- siderable damage, according to port. san came to a final resting stop, 448-6737 a Bowling Green Police report Daxavier Owens, 24, of facing west in the parking lot filed by Florida Highway Pa- 10253 Manorville Dr., Jack- and the police car, operated by It was not your birthday, it noon and did an excellent job Shawn McMillian and Sadie trol Tpr. D.J. Bogusky. sonville, Fla., was traveling Ofc. Jereme Richard Bridges, was Jesus’ birthday. Thanks as cooks. Mae Williams; great nanas are: On Nov. 12 at 7 p.m., three south on U.S. 17 in an Entr- 41, came to a final rest in the for Jesus’ birthday. Isabella Fitchett visited Sat- Emma Williams and Joyce vehicles were involved in a erprise Trust-owned 2015 Nis- parking lot, facing east. I say, “thank you Pastor urday in Lakeland with grand- Hines and great-great nana is collision that began at the in- san Frontier when Pritchard According to Tpr. Bo- Wendell Smith,” who pastors daughter and friends. Mary Ann Hines. tersection of U.S. 17 and East crossed into the intersection gusky’s report, there was no al- at Faith Temple Assembly of Phyllis McIvery of Vero Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Pow- County Line Road, and ended and into the path of the ap- cohol or drugs related to the God, Wauchula. Thanks to all Beach visited for the holiday ell were Christmas week visi- in the parking lot of the proaching Nissan resulted in crash, and all drivers and pas- the volunteers for your help in weekend in Bowling Green tors in Mobile, Ala. with Marathon gas station. the collision of her vehicle’s sengers were wearing seat- the hot sun during the exten- with her family Samantha relatives. Tpr. Bogusky noted the right rear with the front of the belts. sive line of food given out on McIvery and children, and Deepest sympathy to the weather conditions were Nissan Owens was driving. Tpr. Bogusky’s report con- Dec. 19; it was well appreci- Alan McIvery and family. Williams family in the passing cloudy with wet roads, area Upon the collision, tinued, noting Bridges was the ated. Everyone had enough of Watch night service was at of Ms. Emma Williams. was not lit and it was dark. Pritchard’s vehicle traveled off only one transported to Florida everything, from food to St. John A.M.E. Church with Emma Hearns McKnight of According to the trooper’s the roadway, coming to a rest Hospital Wauchula hospital for cleaning items. God bless Cut- Rev. Sidney Bain at 10:30 Maryland visited with family report, Kacey Elizabeth on the southwest shoulder of treatment of possible injuries. ting Edge Ministries in Zolfo p.m. for the holidays, the Hearns’ Pritchard, 22, of 1919 S. West County Line Road. Owens sustained minor in- Springs and Pastor Wendell Greater Macedonia P.B. birthday outing and their Florida Ave., Wauchula, was Owens, however, lost control juries. Neither Pritchard nor Smith. Church Elder E. Reed, pastor, Christmas Day dinner in Fort traveling west on East County of his vehicle, causing him to her passenger, Michael Corey Happy Birthday to Mrs. said to all members: “you are Meade. Line Road in her 2008 Kia travel off the roadway, onto the McManus, 26, of Bowling Eleanor Dasher on her 90th asked to please be at the The Dr. Martin Luther Rio, approaching the stop sign west shoulder of U.S. 17 and Green, sustained serious in- birthday on Dec. 27. We are church business meeting on King, Jr. Committee of at the U.S. 17 intersection. She into the parking lot of the juries. past bowling team members Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 at 11 Wauchula annual event is stopped at the sign and, when Marathon gas station. Pritchard was cited with run- on the Tuesday morning early a.m. See you at the meeting. coming soon, Jan. 13-15. You she thought traffic was clear, The Nissan then collided ning a stop sign. The trooper birds league at the Wauchula Please contact other mem- are being asked for your help continued into the intersection. with the rear of a 2016 Ford estimated damages at $5,000 bowling alley. bers.” or participation to help make However, she failed to notice Taurus, a Bowling Green po- for each vehicle. Pray for the sick: Mrs. Lou Ann Thompson hosted this a success. Any monetary Doris Harris of Jacksonville, the Ellison Christmas Day donations or food items will be who had surgery on Christmas Family Dinner for their family appreciated for break-out ses- Eve; Peggy Kilgore, who’s in and friends at M.L. King’s sions, the parade, building of Sebring Hospital; Andy home. floats and other items. Fun Solunar Forecast Robinson; James King at The Ruby and Paul White Day in the park (hotdogs, Hardee Manor; many others Sr. children, family Christmas buns, etc). All items will be who are home bound. Pray for holiday get together was Sat- given out free of charge to the all. urday and Sunday at the Sheila public. 1/4/2018 1/6/2018 1/8/2018 1/10/2018 Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data To Arthur D. Carpenter Sr., and Jack Brown residence in Jan. 13, 2018 at 2 p.m. is Rise: 7:18 AM Rise: 7:19 AM Rise: 7:19 AM Rise: 7:19 AM on Dec. 28 and Maurice Ro- Bowling Green. the Martin Luther King, Jr. Pa- Set: 5:46 PM Set: 5:48 PM Set: 5:49 PM Set: 5:51 PM driquez on your birthday out- Kenyetta Daniels and Kevin rade in downtown Wauchula Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length ings, Happy Birthday. Anderson hosted their family on Main Street. Line-up is at 1 10 hrs. 28 mins. 10 hrs. 29 mins. 10 hrs. 30 mins. 10 hrs. 32 mins. Van and Larry Thomas, Christmas dinner with their p.m. behind the old Junior Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data great-grandson, Khristian and family and children. High gym. On Sunday Jan. 14 Rise: 8:55 PM Rise: 10:59 PM Rise: --:-- Rise: 1:46 AM Michael McMillian and chil- Bible study will start back at 5:30 p.m., the MLK Jr. Cel- Set: 9:30 AM Set: 10:59 AM Set: 12:14 PM Set: 1:27 PM Overhead: 2:43 AM Overhead: 4:32 AM Overhead: 6:09 AM Overhead: 7:39 AM dren Malik and Mercedes of on Jan. 8, Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. ebration service will be at Underfoot: 3:11 PM Underfoot: 4:58 PM Underfoot: 6:32 PM Underfoot: 8:02 PM Winter Haven; April, Alexus, in Bowling Green at Greater Greater Macedonia P.B. Elizabeth, Liam and Jace of Macedonia P.B. Church. After- Church, 607 Palmetto St in Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase 90% Waning Gibbous 73% Waning Gibbous 50% Last Quarter 33% Waning Crescent Lakeland; Dwain Lane, Ivery ward, Bible study will be at Bowling Green. Monday Jan. and son of Wauchula; Willie Chester Grove M.B. Church 15 at 9 a.m., breakfast with Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times 2:43 AM - 4:43 AM 4:32 AM - 6:32 AM 6:09 AM - 8:09 AM 7:39 AM - 9:39 AM Lane of Winter Haven and Co- on Monday and St. John breakout sessions will be at 3:11 PM - 5:11 PM 4:58 PM - 6:58 PM 6:32 PM - 8:32 PM 8:02 PM - 10:02 PM lette, Chiquita and Henrietta of A.M.E. Church every other New Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Bowling Green all had a joyful Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. 1615 Martin Luther King, Jr. Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:59 AM - 11:59 AM --:-- - --:-- 1:46 AM - 2:46 AM pre-Christmas celebration on Little DeShawndre Jr., son Ave. in Wauchula. Monday 8:55 PM - 9:55 PM 10:59 PM - 11:59 PM 12:14 PM - 1:14 PM 1:27 PM - 2:27 PM Saturday evening, Dec. 23, in of Mr. and Mrs. De Shawndre Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. will be Fun Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction Bowling Green with a seafood McMillian (Haley) was chris- Day at the Park (food, drinks, Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing dinner, games and gift ex- tened; his God-Parents are: fun), located on Chamberlain Good Average Average+ Average change. Santresa and Marco, Victoria Blvd in Wauchula. All are wel- Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Greater Macedonia M.B. and Dillet, Tamila and Fran- come. Any questions, please UTC: -5 UTC: -5 UTC: -5 UTC: -5 Church sponsored its youth cisco, Keunta Holley, Bessie feel free to contact Laticia 1/5/2018 1/7/2018 1/9/2018 1/11/2018 fundraise group, spaghetti din- Jones and DaSamine McMil- Wilkins at 863-245-1022. The Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data ner sale on last Friday after- lian. Grandmothers are De- theme is “Together We Stand.” Rise: 7:18 AM Rise: 7:19 AM Rise: 7:19 AM Rise: 7:19 AM Set: 5:47 PM Set: 5:48 PM Set: 5:50 PM Set: 5:51 PM

Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length School Menu 10 hrs. 29 mins. 10 hrs. 29 mins. 10 hrs. 31 mins. 10 hrs. 32 mins. Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Rise: 9:58 PM Rise: 11:57 PM Rise: 12:52 AM Rise: 2:39 AM Set: 10:17 AM Set: 11:38 AM Set: 12:50 PM Set: 2:03 PM Overhead: 3:39 AM Overhead: 5:22 AM Overhead: 6:55 AM Overhead: 8:24 AM Underfoot: 4:06 PM Underfoot: 5:46 PM Underfoot: 7:17 PM Underfoot: 8:47 PM MONDAY sandwich (6-12), garden salad Lunch: chicken alfredo (k- Breakfast: cereal, donuts, (k-12), tuna salad, pinto beans, 12), PB&J (k-12), feistada Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase pancakes, juice, fruit and milk fruit and milk pizza (k-12), cheeseburger (6- 82% Waning Gibbous 63% Waning Gibbous 42% Waning Crescent 24% Waning Crescent Lunch: cherry blossom 12), spicy chicken sandwich Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times chicken (k-5), PB&J (k-12), WEDNESDAY (6-12), chicken salad, carrot 3:39 AM - 5:39 AM 5:22 AM - 7:22 AM 6:55 AM - 8:55 AM 8:24 AM - 10:24 AM cheese sticks (k-12), popcorn Breakfast: cereal, yogurt sticks, corn, garden salad (6- 4:06 PM - 6:06 PM 5:46 PM - 7:46 PM 7:17 PM - 9:17 PM 8:47 PM - 10:47 PM chicken (6-12), pizza (6-12), parfait, pizza, fruit and milk 12), fruit and milk Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times ham & cheese salad, broccoli, Lunch: chicken tender wrap 10:17 AM - 11:17 AM 11:38 AM - 12:38 PM 12:52 AM - 1:52 AM 2:39 AM - 3:39 AM sweet potato, garden salad (6- (k-12), PB&J (k-12), pizza (k- FRIDAY 9:58 PM - 10:58 PM 11:57 PM - 12:57 AM 12:50 PM - 1:50 PM 2:03 PM - 3:03 PM Breakfast: cereal & toast, 12), fruit and milk 12), chicken sandwich (6-12), Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction pizza (6-12), fajita chicken poptart, eggs w/cheese, Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing TUESDAY salad, green beans, cucumber bacon & toast, fruit and milk Average Average Average Average Breakfast: cereal, poptarts, slices, garden salad (6-12), Lunch: chicken nuggets (k- 12), PB&J (k-12), quesadilla Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone biscuit & sausage, juice, fruit fruit and milk UTC: -5 UTC: -5 UTC: -5 UTC: -5 and milk (k-12), pizza (6-12), yogurt, Lunch: fried chicken (k-12), THURSDAY muffin platter, french fries, cole Provided courtesy of solunarforecast.com PB&J (k-12), nachos (k-12), Breakfast: cereal, bread, slaw, fruit and milk pizza (6-12), spicy chicken chicken biscuit, fruit and milk Good Housekeeping MINTY PESTO PASTA mixture is pureed and pesto is SALAD thick. 2. Drain pasta, reserving ATTENTION: 1 box corkscrew pasta 1/2 cup cooking water. Return 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves pasta to pot; add pesto and ARDEE OUNTY ISPOSAL USTOMERS 1 box frozen peas shredded chicken. Pour re- H C D C 1/2 cup grated Parmesan served pasta cooking water cheese into the empty food processor Due to the 1/4 teaspoons salt or blender and swirl to loosen 2 tablespoons olive oil any remaining pesto; add to 2 tablespoons water pasta mixture and toss to com- 3 cup shredded leftover bine. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday chicken 3. Transfer pasta to a serv- Toasted pine nuts ing bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and more there will be NO garbage pick-up 1. Prepare pasta as package Parmesan cheese, if you like. label directs. Meanwhile, in a Makes 5 servings. food processor or blender, For thousands of triple-tested th combine mint leaves, peas, recipes, visit our Web site at Monday, January 15 . Parmesan and salt; pulse until www.goodhousekeeping.com/r finely chopped. With motor ecipefinder/. Garbage collection will resume on the next scheduled pick up day running, pour in oil and water (c) 2017 Hearst Communications, Inc. in a slow, steady stream until All rights reserved Thursday, January 18th. PUBLIC NOTICE

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www.directchevy.com 1:4c B10 The Herald-Advocate, January 4, 2018 Zolfo Springs Elementary Releases Cool Cats

COURTESY PHOTOS ZSE Kindergarten students earning their Cool Cat awards for their hard work are (front row from left) Elias Hernandez, Dayana Cardoza-Rodriguez, Shaylynn Kelley, Pilar Tinoco, and Willow Lor; in the back row (from left) are Gabriella Workman, Har- mony Smith, Qury Cisneros, Leijay Craig, Betsy Rubinos, and Uzziel Zamora. Receiving their Cool Cat awards at ZSE for their outstanding academic performance in the fourth-grade during the second quarter are (front from left) Justine Garza, Kiley Stewart, Odalyis Ruiz-Vasquez, Maria Tavares-Mancera and Marilyn Antonio- Jose; in the back row (from left) are Lesley Rodriguez-Najera, Julio Avila-Serrano, Alma Guevara, Sebastian Perada, and Cesar Jaramillo.

Cool Cats winning their awards for their academic excellence in the first-grade class at ZSE are (front row from left) Celso Montes-Reyes, Kayla Ramos-Ruiz, Zachariah Fifth-graders receiving Cool Cat awards at ZSE for their diligence in the classroom Moore, Ramiro Zamora, Kristen Ownby and Leslee Herrera-Reyes; in the back row are (front from left) Shyleah Dunlap, Andrew Escobedo, Aracely Molina-Navarro, (from left) are Leonel Sargento-Santiago, Kalie Delgado, Araceli Guerrero, Cheston Alexa Mendez-Galvan, and Bianey Contreras-Ramirez; in the back row (from left) Graham, Dodge Graham, and Florentino Ramos. are Trista Gilliard, Angel Romero-Vasquez, Omar Sereno, Kenny Mendieta-Arvizu, and Sylvastian Rodriguez.

Letter To The Editor 1948 “Life” Magazine Was Very Interesting Dear Editor: Among the black and white for $1.25 and undershirts for Here it is … the turn of a photos was one of Abbott and 85 cents and up. Nunn-Bush brand-new year with visions Costello about their best film sold fine Oxford shoes with and hopes of things to come. I of that year, “No Indians, hand-sewn seams. There were was thinking about the new Please.” You could purchase also self-conforming hats by calendar year when I came 100 feet of film for home pro- Resistol. These hats that natu- across an old magazine from jectors, complete with sound, rally conform to your head 1948. It’s an issue of “Life” for $17.50. What a deal! were sold in fine stores every- magazine, and not a small one Last chance! Enter the Pepsi where to help you look your hold as it measures 14 inches Cola contest to win cash best. thick and 10 ½ inches wide. or a tote bag to carry Pepsi. Have an injury? Buy Band- Probably the largest magazine Send your entry, 25 words Aid adhesive bandages. Keep printed during that era. This or less, “Pepsi hits the spot your toilet clean with Sani- “Life” magazine belonged to because … ” Flush. my father. Feel a little ill? Take Alka- New movie lingerie is a I carefully turned the pages Seltzer for fast relief. Just 30 must! Designers in Hollywood which were close to tearing cents at all drug stores. have spectacular Leap Year apart. They were frayed and Get this one. How can a man petticoats and flashy hostess missing corners. All the pages or woman retire at age 55 on gowns. Military men enjoy are no longer white, but a dim $150 a month? Buy a retire- pictures of the “pin-up” girls to shade of yellow. ment plan from Phoenix Mu- post on their lockers. I don’t know why my father tual which guarantees your Having trouble hearing? kept this particular issue but future. Send coupon for infor- Missing out on what people it’s my guess because of the ar- mation. say? Beltone Hearing Aids are ticle and photos of the funeral As far as hard news stories your answer with new features of Gandhi Delhi, known as the go, there is an article about se- for 1948. Eveready advertised Father of the Nation of India. cret research by our military to batteries outlast all other He was a lawyer, politician, develop rockets and missiles brands. Second-graders receiving Cool Cat awards for their outstanding classroom per- activist and a writer. He prac- for wars in the future. The base Tennessee Williams, then formance at ZSE are (front row from left) Angel Lucatero, Alexander Torres, Isabella ticed Hinduism and was re- provided housing and rent for 33, was a playwright who Johnson, Gabriel Romero, and Kaitlyn Garcia; in the back row are (from left) Mark spected for his wisdom. workers for $40 per month for wrote “A Streetcar Named De- Gonzalez, Alexa Paniagua-Mayo, Elayna Arana, and Nichols Garcia. Not pictured is Gandhi was assassinated on top chemists, physicists and sire.” He also wrote the play, Angel Gracida-Vasquez. Jan. 30, 1948, at the age of 78. engineers. Guess it’s not a se- “Battles of Angels,” which I cut out a photo and framed it. cret anymore! was a disaster when the Perhaps my father saved this Fashions were drawn of smoke-pots during the third act issue because of the news story women wearing dresses, swing got out of control and smoke- about bat bombs! That’s right. coats, high heel shoes with choked the audience. Our military explored catching straps and open toes, and hats Remember the rich maple bats from a cave in the Califor- with sheer veils. Skirts were sugar flavor of Vermont Maid nia desert, securing them with long, gloves to the elbow were syrup? Revlon had a cream explosives to drop on Japan in style, and so were white wafer cake of press-on face after Pearl Harbor. Bats were blouses with bows tied at the powder, and as always, there dropped in tubes from planes. collars. was Elsie the cow smiling on a Some bats escaped too early Hari-dos were short or long, dairy advertisement. during a test and blew up our but had curls or waves, and I remember being told that own airfield. Fortunately for Halo shampoo claimed to my mother cut out pictures of the bats, the mission was aban- “glorify hair.” Use Du Pont models in magazines, glued doned. combs, selling for 10 cents, them to cardboard, and made I had to laugh out loud when and Pacquin hand cream. her own paper dolls. Then she I skimmed through the pages “Cream for your hands as well traced the figures and drew her of advertisements printed in as your face.” own dresses to put on the 1948, but many of the products For a winning smile, use dolls. then are still manufactured and Pepsodent toothpaste, or new It might be a good idea to used today. Most all the ads and improved Squibb dental buy a popular magazine when were drawn by commercial cream, and save money with a baby is born, just to let them artists and very few were pho- the giant economy-size tube. look back on when they are tographs, except for new sto- Sore lips from the weather? grown. ries. There is such a difference Use Chap Stick and keep lips We’ve come a long way and in those old ads from the ones fit. many of these old products we see today. The only colored Ladies can depend on Best- have stayed popular. They are Zolfo Springs Elementary School recognized some of its students for their achieve- ads were paid for cigarette and form foundations for that still around years later, but ments during the second quarter with Cool Cat awards. Pictured are third-graders alcohol companies. Pall Mall smooth control in all sizes for thank goodness, the bat bombs (front from left) Jocelyn Diego, Josue Jaimes-Leon, Gracie Spencer, Julian Solis, took out a bright red, half-page only $5.95 to look their best. failed! Karly Garzo, Yair Tapia-Monroy, and David Delgado-Toledo; in the back (from left) ad while Corby’s Whiskey For the men at that time, Carol Cowing are Dorian Patton, Russell Pearson, Leslie Nunez, Victoria Hardin and Austin Garza. paid for a full colored page. there were Arrow undershorts Winter Haven