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118th Year No. 20 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 70¢ Plus 5¢ Sales Tax Thursday, April 12, 2018 Pioneer Park Days Crowds, Cash Up By MICHAEL KELLY Revenues totaled $85,585 area and staff the event. Last year the county racked ing revenue compared to that was formed to help im- Of The Herald-Advocate while operating costs were A total of $26,106 is pro- up $45,472 in the personnel $17,272 in 2017. prove Pioneer Park Days. The 50th anniversary of Pi- $26,128, showing a nearly posed to be transferred from services line item. A total of 28 county employ- Andrea Thompson said oneer Park Days saw and in- $60,000 profit before factoring the Pioneer Park Days fund to Labor for salaried workers ees were used to staff the event more than 850 volunteer hours crease in both attendance and in transfers to other county reimburse the general fund, was $8,730 compared to and assist with preparations were logged by Visit Hardee, revenue, but registered a slight funds utilized by the event. transportation trust and Hardee $10,910 the previous year. and cleanup afterward, down which handled the marketing loss after the county’s billing That, on paper, leaves the County Fire Rescue. Utilities at the park for the from 36 employees used the and promotions for the event. for the event’s use of its equip- event with a $1,269 loss for the Personnel services, which week are estimated at $3,400, previous year. She said the group targeted ment and employee time. year. include salaries for hourly nearly the same figures as the The county relied on more Lee County and the Fort Myers Attendance figures revealed Last year, Pioneer Park Days workers, overtime pay, previous year. local volunteers this year, area, and saw a good response 10,444 people visited the park posted a $46,025 loss after the Medicare, retirement and por- Volunteers, who receive a which included people from of visitors traveling to Hardee during the three-day festival, county was reimbursed for all tions of life and health insur- week of free camping at the Visit Hardee, the local Lions County to attend the event. up 621 from 2017 figures of its employee time and re- ance costs, were $14,205 for park for each day they work, Club, various community County commissioners 9,823. sources required to prepare the the three days. totaled a $8,284 loss in camp- members and the committee See PARK A2

BOSTON BOUND By TOM STAIK “Running the Boston Marathon has pretty much always age of 30,000 runners compete annually. Of The Herald-Advocate been a dream of mine, a bucket list item,” Davenport said. Davenport’s journey to the streets of the City on a Hill, Speedwork sessions on the track. A resident of Bowling Green, Davenport has been a run- began in earnest in January of 2017 as she entered the Cel- Strength and core exercises with a personal trainer. ner since her days in elementary school after being intro- ebration Marathon with hopes of turning in a run that could A combination of slow long distance and shorter runs. duced to the sport at Bowling Green Elementary by Coach qualify her for Boston. In total, Regan Davenport’s course has trekked across Cliff Lunn. She handily exceeded expectations. more than 1,000 miles in the past six months. “I fell in love, and have been doing it for most of my “I beat the qualifying time by 11 minutes for my age Davenport, 45, will put her work to the test on Monday life,” Davenport said. group,” Davenport said. when she competes in the 122nd running of the Boston The Boston Marathon was established in 1897 and today Then followed eight months of waiting until registration Marathon. draws crowds of more than 500,000 spectators as an aver- See BOSTON A3

IN FLIGHT WEATHER No One Hurt In DATE HIGH LOW RAIN 04/03 90 60 0.00 04/04 89 55 0.00 School Bus Crash 04/05 85 56 0.00 04/06 89 52 0.00 By CYNTHIA KRAHL School bus driver Charlene 04/07 85 59 0.21 Of The Herald-Advocate Rokosh, 54, of Zolfo Springs, 04/08 81 62 0.03 No one was injured in a two- had been on the east side of 04/09 90 68 0.00 Rainfall to 04/09/2018 - 3.74 vehicle crash involving a school U.S. 17 and had the green light Same period last year - 4.52 bus at one of Hardee County’s to cross the highway, the Ten Year Average - 49.17 most notorious intersections. deputy said. Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center The U.S. 17 and REA Road Ovalles said Csuk described wreck occurred on Monday at driving northbound and INDEX about 3:42 in the afternoon, the “not paying much attention” Classifieds ...... B3 Hardee County Sheriff’s Office before colliding with the Courthouse Report . . . . .B7 said. school bus. Crime Blotter ...... B7 One child was inside the A witness to the crash, who Entertainment ...... B10 school bus at the time. She was also was northbound but was Hardee Living ...... A9 not hurt. stopped in the left-turn lane, Information Roundup .B13 Further, neither driver re- confirmed the statements made Obituaries ...... A5 ported any injuries, the Sher- by both drivers. Puzzles ...... B11 iff’s Office said. Ovalles said the front of Save The Date ...... A2 According to a report filed by Csuk’s Jeep struck the left side School Lunch Menus . .B13 sheriff’s Dep. Bryant Ovalles, of the bus behind the front Solunar Forecast ...... A7 Krystyna Csuk, 65, of wheel. Wauchula, was traveling north- The Jeep sustained about PHOTO BY TOM STAIK bound on U.S. 17 when she al- $4,000 in damages, he esti- The pilot of this gyrocopter looks toward the aircraft carrying the photographer as legedly failed to stop for a red mated, while the bus damage this picture was snapped over the rural Hardee County landscape on Thursday. It traffic light and struck a west- was placed at about $3,000. was all part of the 45th annual Bensen Days Fly-In at the Wauchula Municipal Air- bound Hardee District Schools Both vehicles were able to port. The event, named after father of gyrocopters” Igor Bensen, was open to the bus. See CRASH A2 public and offered plenty thrill-seeking rides. For more on the action, see B6. A2 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018

THE PARK Continued From A1 HSHS Auditorium Herald-Advocate seemed pleased with the im- HARDEE COUNTY’S HOMETOWN COVERAGE provements that have been Remains Unusable SAVE MICHAEL R. KELLY made, and the consensus Co-Publisher and Editor seemed to be the event will By TOM STAIK Krahl is requesting authori- continue in the future. Of The Herald-Advocate zation to put the repair project THE JAMES R. KELLY Seven months after Hurri- out to bid. Co-Publisher “I think it deserves another shot,” Commissioner Mike cane Irma lashed the region According to Superintend- CYNTHIA M. KRAHL Thompson said. with wind and rain, the ent of Schools Bob Shayman, DATE Managing Editor Thompson said the county auditorium at Hardee Senior the cost is likely to be substan- JOAN M. SEAMAN NOEY DeSANTIAGO has to get out of handling the High School remains “unus- tial. “It is easily going to cost able.” upwards of six figures,” Shay- Sports Editor Emeritus Production Manager money and get the human re- APRIL sources department out of op- “(The damage) was severe man said. enough that it made the audi- Funding, according to 12 – HC School Board TOM STAIK DARLENE WILLIAMS erating it, but does not mind the county staff assisting with torium unusable,” said Rob Krahl, will be allocated from Meeting/230 S. Sports Editor Assistant Florida Ave., Production Manager mapping out the park and set- Krahl, director of education fa- reserve funds in the capital cilities. outlay account. Wauchula/5 pm 115 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 ting it up. Chairman Russell Melendy Plagued by years of water The project now faces a time 12 – Fitness in the Park/ Wauchula, FL 33873 called it a “step in the right di- intrusion, the auditorium – crunch if crews are going to be Strong/Heritage Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 rection,” and felt there was a built below ground level – suf- able to complete the project by Park/5:30 pm the start of the new school year [email protected] buzz back in the community. fered “major damage in the below-ground area in front of in August. Hosting a community-wide [email protected] Commissioner Colon Lam- the stage.” If approved for bid, Krahl non-profit event? List it here! [email protected] bert questioned about $20,000 It’s free and it’s easy. See in- in “subjective costs” charged Krahl has been working plans to return to the School structions below. since October to develop a Board on May 24 for contract Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the to the event by the county, but felt overall the event was back plan to address flooding con- approval. Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at “We need to get this done, 13 – Story of Jesus/HC U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office on the right track. cerns. “Considering the limited The plan, the result of along with the associated inte- Cattleman's Arena/ (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: 507 Civic Center The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. amount of time the committee months of engineering studies, rior work, in order to start the had to work on this, I feel it’s will be presented to the School new school year with an audi- Dr., Wauchula/ DEADLINES: definitely moving in the right Board tonight (Thursday) at 5 torium at Hardee Senior 7:30 pm Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. direction,” he said. p.m. High,” Krahl said. School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. 14 – Story of Jesus/HC Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) Cattleman's Arena/ General News — Monday 5 p.m. 507 Civic Center Ads — Tuesday Noon Strange Dr., Wauchula/ Financing Approved For 7:30 pm SUBSCRIPTIONS: But True Hardee County — 6 months, $21 1 year, $39 2 years, $75 By Samantha Weaver New Garbage Pickup Plan 17 – Devotion & Lunch/ Florida — 6 months, $25 1 year, $46 2 years, $87 Hardee Help Out of State — 6 months, $29 1 year, $52 2 years, $100 In Germany in the 1500s, By TOM STAIK proved 5-0 following a motion Center/713 E Bay Online — 1 month, $5 6 months, $19 1 year, $37 2 years, $70 a court physician by the name Of The Herald-Advocate by Cobb and a second by Com- St, Wauchula/Noon of Oswaldt Gabelthouer wrote The topic of trash gained lit- missioner Russell Smith. LETTERS: a medical book full of reme- tle talk Monday night as the The revenue bond will be How can you get your event The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of dies that he guaranteed would Wauchula City Commission backed by a revenue pledge posted on this community cal- public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in be effective. For insanity, the moved forward with financing from the city’s solid waste de- endar? Check out the instruc- good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. patient must cut his or her hair the acquisition of a side-arm partment as part of a larger tions at the end of this column. close to the head, then tie two garbage truck and roadside col- funding deal with the U.S. De- halves of a ram's liver to the lection bins as part of a reor- partment of Agriculture. 16 – Fitness in the Park/ head. A severe case of epilepsy, ganization of the household The USDA has agreed to Yoga/Heritage he claimed, could be cured if collection system. purchase up to $279,500 of the Park/5:30 pm Kelly’s Column the patient wore the right eye The $332,000 investment bond issuance under its rural of a wolf and the left eye of a was approved without discus- communities development pro- 19 – Financial Fitness By Jim she-wolf on a thong about the sion in a 5-0 vote of the board gram. Class/Hardee Help neck for three months; also, the following a motion by Com- The remaining cost of the Center/713 E Bay patient had to forgo bathing missioner Ken Lambert and project will be directly funded St, Wauchula/10 am during that time. There's no second from Commissioner by the city. 19 – Fitness in the Park/ Yoga/Heritage My mother Anna Mildred Walker Kelly lived for 102 years, mention in the record at hand Neda Cobb. The garbage truck — Park/5:30 pm passing away in July 2010. She was born in Norborne, Missouri, of how a patient would go The action followed a related equipped with side load arms a town that sits on 415 acres and had a 2016 population of 672, about redeeming the guarantee. vote earlier in the meeting to — will be used to collect refuse 20 – Story of Jesus/HC down from 708 in 2010. According to the Merriam- adopt an ordinance authorizing from collection bins. The bins, Cattleman's Arena/ The town was founded in 1868 by Norborne B. Coates, a Webster dictionary, a mump- the issuance of up to $300,000 which were also authorized for 7:30 pm civil engineer for the railroad. Located in Carroll County 60 simus is "a stubborn person in bonds to bankroll the project. purchase, will be distributed to miles north of Kansas City, Norborne has one traffic light (same who insists on making an error The bond vote, too, was homes within the municipal as Bowling Green), one main store and is big in agriculture, es- in spite of being shown that it without discussion and was ap- limits. Your event could appear here. is wrong." For free! See submission in- pecially soybeans. structions below. Her father was a farmer, never finished high school and (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. wanted his kids to go to college, so the family moved to Kansas 21-22 – Wildcat Golf and farmed there. My mother graduated from nearby Kansas CRASH Tourney/The Bluffs/ State University. Continued From A1 8 am –––––– be driven from the scene. 21 – Story of Jesus/HC Congratulations to the Town of Zolfo Springs, which now School Transportation Di- Cattleman's Arena/ has two traffic lights, twice that of Bowling Green. rector Rob Krahl was at the 7:30 pm In addition--like Atlanta and Jacksonville--Zolfo Springs crash site Monday afternoon, 21 – Mr. Hardee High/ now has a highway bypass to avoid the traffic of downtown. along with other district per- Wauchula Having lived in Wauchula and now Bowling Green (as well as sonnel. Auditorium//7 pm four other Florida cities out of Hardee County), my life would He said the bus was carrying be more complete had I lived in Zolfo Springs for a few years. just one student, a sixth-grade 23 – Fitness in the Park/ Among other attributes, the Town of Zolfo Springs can brag girl, at the time. Yoga/Heritage about having the county's only tractor dealership (selling John Krahl described damage to Park/5:30 pm Deere), a large pepper processing plant (Mancini), and a concrete the bus as minor. mixing plant (Jhana). The U.S. Highway Bypass looks first class. He said the bus driver was 26 – Fitness in the Park/ –––––– able to continue driving, and Yoga/Heritage Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Rays who won a game remains on her usual route. Park/5:30 pm Monday after eight straight losses. The win improved the Rays' The bus, too, he said, has record to 2-8. stayed in service. Have an entry for Save The –––––– Date? See contact info below. A recent news report showed China exports three times the value of goods to the U.S. than it buys from us. This is a main 29 – Gardening Workshop/ reason President Trump wants a more fair balance of trade with Extension Service/ China. 5:30 pm –––––– The Herald-Advocate rain gauge after Tuesday's heavy rain 30 – Fitness in the Park/ showed 3.0 inches. The only trouble is there may have been Yoga/Heritage some water in the gauge before the rain. COURTESY PHOTOS Park/5:30 pm –––––– A Hardee County school bus was struck while crossing It is interesting to follow the Florida orange crop and annual U.S. 17 at REA Road on Monday. orange juice consumption per capita in the U.S. Both have been MAY in serious decline. Here's a look: 4 – SendMeMissions Run- 1998 – The per capita consumption of orange juice in the Walk/6 pm U.S. was 5.8 gallons a person. Florida produced 244 million boxes of oranges that year. 14 – Bacculareate/First 2008 – Per capita consumption of orange juice in the U.S. Baptist Church/ was 3.8 gallons a person. Florida produced 170 million boxes of 7:30 pm oranges. 2018 – The Florida orange crop is estimated at 45 million Hosting a community-wide boxes, thanks to diseases and the hurricane. The latest per capita non-profit event? List it here! It’s free and it’s easy. See in- consumption of orange juice (2016) in the U.S. was 2.6 gallons structions below. a person. Now Florida is not producing enough orange juice for the U.S. Imports are needed from other countries, mainly Brazil. 15 – Devotion & Lunch/ Reasons for the declining consumption of orange juice in Hardee Help the U.S. include other juices, many types of bottled water, price, Center/Noon etc. Just look at the wide array of juices, waters and other bev- erages in the grocery store aisles. 19 – Graduation/ –––––– Cattleman’s Arena/ Winona Hansen of Wauchula has a 2018 calendar from 9 am Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista entitled "Rediscovering God In America." Gingrich was speaker of the U.S. House of Rep- 24 – Z.S. Town resentatives from 1995 to 1999. Commission Gingrich said "Praise be to God" is inscribed on the cap- Meeting/6 pm stone of the Washington Monument. "Preserve me, God, for in 24 – Lunch & Learn/ Thee do I put my trust" is inscribed in a window of the U.S. HC Chamber of Capitol's Chapel. Commerce/Noon The National Archives has an image of the Ten Command- ments engraved in bronze on the entrance floor. Clearly, our 26 – HC School Board Founding Fathers wanted God in the public square, said Gin- Meeting/5 pm grich. The driver of this Jeep allegedly failed to stop for a red light on U.S. 17, striking a "Yet for the last 50 years, ACLU lawyers and left-wing school bus. Your event could appear here. judges have been outlawing God in our culture. They insist that For free! See submission in- 'separation of church and state' means 'under God' must be re- structions below. moved from the Pledge of Allegiance...'In God We Trust' stripped from U.S. currency...and all references to God erased Corrections Save The Date will keep resi- from American history books and national monuments. But dents informed of upcoming they're wrong," said Gingrich. community happenings. To "America's children will benefit from having God in the At The Herald-Advocate, we want accu- information, and if we find it needs correc- have your non-profit meeting public square. The Founding Fathers built America on their faith racy to be a given, not just our goal. If you tion or clarification, we will do so here. or event posted for free, e-mail in God. Our young people should be influenced by their same believe we have printed an error in fact, To make a report, call Managing Editor features@theheraldadvocate. Judeo-Christian morals in this day and age." please call to report it. We will review the Cynthia Krahl at 773-3255. com as far ahead as possible. April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A3 BOSTON Continued From A1 for the Beantown run opened tanti, and best friend Julia in September of 2017. Roberts and her son, Nolan. Having a qualifying time, Both youngsters are members even one that beat the mark by of the Hardee County Sole more than 10 minutes, was no Crushers, a travel track team guarantee the local educator headed by Davenport. would earn a coveted slot. Davenport’s oldest son, Za- “Once everyone registers, ckary Durastanti – a standout they rank each age group from on the Hardee High Senior fastest to slowest. They have a High School cross country and certain number of spots for track and field teams – is ex- each age group and once they pected to travel to Boston on have met that number, no one Friday following today’s else gets in. So, you can run a (Thursday) district track com- qualifying time and still not be petition in Wesley Chapel. selected,” Davenport said. Zackary will be traveling Less than a month from ap- with Brown to the event. plying, word finally came: The delegation will get in Davenport had officially some running time of their earned her chance to compete own on Saturday as they com- at the iconic event. pete in the Boston 5K. “I have never been more “The boys and Julia will be ready for anything in my life,” competing in the Boston 5K Davenport said. on Saturday morning,” Daven- The Zolfo Springs Elemen- port said. “We will also be at- tary School teacher will take tending a Red Sox game, off from the starting line at going whale-watching, spend- 10:50 a.m. under bib number ing a lot of time sightseeing, 21181. hanging out at the pre-race NBC Sports will be provid- expo, and soaking it all in. We ing televised coverage of the will also be attending a special COURTESY PHOTOS event. A pre-race show will air showing of the Boston Docu- Exceptional Student Education teacher Regan Davenport stands in front of a sign at Zolfo Springs Elementary on Sunday at 8 p.m. on the mentary movie.” School that honors her upcoming participation in the Boston Marathon. Olympic Channel. Live race The days leading up to her coverage will be offered from departure have been emo- 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on NBC tional. Sports Network. For those Last week, Davenport was missing the live telecast, the feted to a pep rally by the fac- event will be rebroadcast on ulty, staff and students of Zolfo Universal HD at 8 p.m. on Springs Elementary School. Monday. “They kept it secret from me Davenport, though, is not for over a month, and I truly the only Hardee Countian to had no idea,” Davenport said. earn a spot at the Boston “It was impossible to contain Marathon. my emotions. Sean Brown, 45, of “What a special place to Wauchula, will compete in the work,” she added. “I am so second wave under bib num- thankful for the people I sur- ber 10788. His portion of the round myself with every day. race begins at 10:25 a.m. Knowing that everyone will be Davenport was scheduled to tracking me and cheering me fly to Boston this Wednesday. on will be in the forefront of Accompanying the pavement- my mind while running … I pounding educator is her cannot wait to represent youngest son, Zander Duras- Hardee County next Monday.”

Regan Davenport posed for a picture surrounded with family following a pep rally in honor of her plans to com- pete in the Boston Marathon. Pictured (front row, from left) are Davenport and son Zander Durastanti; (back) mother Betty Durastanti, son Zack Durastanti, fellow Boston Marathon runner Sean Brown, and father David Durastanti.

Students at Zolfo Springs Elementary hold a sign read- ing “#laserfocus” at a pep rally honoring teacher and The “Dedication” of teacher Regan Davenport in her efforts to earn a slot at the Boston Marathon were honored marathon runner Regan Davenport. at a pep rally last Friday at Zolfo Springs Elementary.

Regan Davenport makes her way through a tunnel of cheering, pint-sized fans at ceptional Student Education teacher, will be competing Monday in the Boston Zolfo Springs Elementary School during a pep rally last Friday. Davenport, an Ex- Marathon. A4 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 – CHURCH SCHEDULE –

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Main Street 773-4182 LAKE DALE BAPTIST Tues. Bible Stdy. Wednesday ...... 7:30 p.m. VISION POR LAS ALMAS SUNDAY: CHURCH & Child Train ...... 7:00 p.m. ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY 149 Badger Loop 448-2831 Bible Study for all ages ...... 9:45 a.m. 3102 Heard Bridge Rd. 773-6622 Friday Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH NEW LIFE POWER Martes: Oracion...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. 735-0636 OUTREACH CHURCH Jueves: Ensenaza Biblica ...7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. 725 Palmetto Street Domingo: Servicio ...... 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY: Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Morning Worship...... 11 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Children’s Chiors Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. 773-0199 Wed. Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. (PK-Grade 4)...... 5:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Empowerment LIMESTONE BAPTIST Mid-Week Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:15 a.m. Class...... 7:30 p.m. CHURCH NEST Backyard MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. SAN ALFONSO MISSION Evening Worship 4868 Keystone Ave. Limestone (PK-Grade 4)...... 6:30 p.m. Cambriadores de Mundo Wed. Night Fam. Training..7:30 p.m. 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-4089 st 1 Sunday ...... 5:00 p.m. 863-242-2855 Club 56...... 6:00 p.m. 704 W. Main Street Thurs. Youth Bible Study...7:00 p.m. Domingo, Misa en Espano10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Youth Group (Grades 7-12)6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ...... 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Worship...... 7:30 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Church Orchestra ...... 5:15 p.m. Bowling Green Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Adult Choir ...... 6:30 p.m. WAUCHULA HILLS SPANISH MISSION 4531 Hwy. 17 N 375-2253 Wednesday Prayer...... 6:00 p.m. MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD 735-8025 SUNDAY: CHURCH 1000 Stansfield Rd. Escuela Dominica...... 10:00 a.m. Bible Study...... 9:30 a.m. NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH 117 West Palmetto St. 773-2929 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Servicio...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. 202 Sidney Roberts Road 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Club...... 6:30 p.m. Children’s Church ...... 10:45 a.m. 735-0123 SUNDAY: Sunday Evening Service ....6:00 p.m. Tuesday Prayer...... 7:30 p.m. Servicio de la Noche ...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Generations Café Open ...... Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Thursday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Mierecoles Merienda...... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m...... 9:00-10:20 a.m. Children Ministries for all services Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Servicio ...... 8:00 p.m. Youth (7th-12th grade)...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Kids World Check-In for Sabado Liga de Jovenes .....5:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship Train. ...6:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting6:30 p.m. Nursery-5th Grade...... 10:15 a.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS TeamKID (ages 4-3rd grade)6:30 p.m. Pre-K Blast ...... 10:30 a.m. NEW BEGINNINGS BOLD (4th-6th grade)...... 6:30 p.m. Kids World B.L.A.S.T. 1002 S. Florida Avenue 781-5887 CREWSVILLE BETHEL ONA BAPTIST CHURCH (K-5th)...... 10:30 a.m. Sense Saturday ...... 3:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH ds of Ho FORT GREEN 131 Bear Lane 863-245-2371 Worship Service ...... 10:30 a.m. “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” 8251 Crewsville Road ee pe BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY: The Bread of Life...... 3:15 p.m. Church 735-0871 Pastor 385-7867 S 2875 Baptist Church Road Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Generations Café Opens...... Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Guido Evangelistic Association 773-9013 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m...... 5:15-6:15p.m. Metter, Ga. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Check-In begins for NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Nursery-5th grade ...... 5:45 p.m. 1999 State Rd. 64 East 773-2101 Wednesday Prayer...... 6:30 p.m. “This is going to hurt me more Sunday Evening ...... 6:00 p.m. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Classes for children ages Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. than it does you,” said the father Wednesday Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 PreK-12th grade...... 6:30-7:30 p.m. Morning Worship Service.11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH to his young son as he took him Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Adutl Bible Studies....6:00-7:30 p.m. Evening Worship Service...6:30 p.m. OF ZOLFO from the family room for inter- Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night Supper...6:00 p.m. 320 E. 4th Street 735-1200 rupting our conversation. I’d FOX MEMORIAL Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF Wednesday Activities Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. heard that statement many times HOLINESS CHURCH Wednesday THE NAZARENE (All Ages)...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. and always wondered what the 140 E. Main Street 836-273-7576 SHINE for Kids...... 6:00 p.m. 511 W. Palmetto Street Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. parent wanted the child to under- Sunday Morning Worship.10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Time...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. stand when it was used. If it was Sunday Night Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. NEW INSPIRATION CHURCH Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. used to redirect a child’s behavior Wednesday Service ...... 7:30 p.m. WAUCHULA Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. OF GOD BY FAITH and teach him or her an important Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. 917 S. 6th Avenue 863-657-2253 FIRST UNITED lesson about life, why not say so. GATEWAY CHURCH APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH That’s what the author of Psalm (formerly Faith Assemly of God) 640 Apostolic Road 773-3052 FIRST MISSIONARY Morning Worship...... 10:00 a.m. Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-1544 94 meant when he wrote, “If God 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4000 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Thursday Praise...... 7:00 p.m. Gospel Music...... 10:30 a.m. disciplines you, consider yourself Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Englishg Service...... 11:30 a.m. 1347 Martin Luther King Avenue Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. blessed” or “full of blessings!” Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. General Worship Service....1:30 p.m. 773-6556 Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. To discipline means “to teach.” Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. Discipline is not punishment as Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. CHURCH GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH we understand it - though it may Evening Worship...... 4:00 p.m. 1615 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. 8660 US Highway 17 S involve suffering and loss, disap- GREATER MACEDONIA BAYSIDE COMMUNITY Wed. Prayer/Bible Study....7:00 p.m. 767-0023 Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 pointment and feelings of rejec- PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH Morn. Worship Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 AM tion. When God disciplines us, it 607 Palmetto Street 375-3226 HARDEE COUNTY CAMPUS FIRST UNITED (1st & 3r Sun.) ...... 8:00 a.m. is His method to bring us back to Church School...... 9:30 a.m. 615 Rainey Blvd. 941-755-8600 METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. LIFE CHANGING live within His commandments Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Mybayside.church 207 N. Seventh Avenue 773-4267 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP CENTER and laws and the teachings of Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Services ...... 8:15 a.m. Coffe and Fellowship ...... 9:15 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service .4:00 p.m. 3426 Oak Street 863-832-9808 Jesus. It is about “getting our at- Wed. Bible Study/Prayer....7:00 p.m...... 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Allen Christian Endeavor...4:00 p.m. Sunday Worship ...... 2:30 p.m. tention” when we are overcome Communion-2nd Sun. Eve.6:00 p.m. Fusion (6th - 8th grade)...... Blended Sunday Worship .10:55 a.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....6:30 p.m. by temptation and fall into sin. It’s ...... Duing all Sunday Services Wednesday Night Dinner ...6:00 p.m. about being confronted by God HOLY CHILD Wednesday Epic (9th - 12th grade) ... Youth (0-18) & Adult Programming . MARANATHA BAPTIST when He corrects us for allowing SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION ...... 6:30 p.m...... 7:00 p.m. NEW PHILADELPHIA CHURCH the “things or the people or the at- 4315 Chester Avenue 773-4089 WORSHIP CENTER 2465 Oxendine Road 832-7829 tractions of this world” to take His Misa (Espanol) Sunday ...... 7:00 p.m. CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP FLORIDA’S FIRST ASSEMBLY 1652 Old Bradenton Road Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. place. It is about worshiping those 773-0427 OF GOD CHURCH Sunday ...... 10:30 a.m. Worship...... 11:00 a.m. things rather than the Creator of IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO Celebration Service ...... 10:30 a.m. 1397 South Florida Avenue Wednesday ...... 6:30 p.m. Evening ...... 1:00 p.m. those “things.” 105 Dixiana Street 375-4191 Wednesday Evening Cell Groups 773-9386 Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet.7:00 p.m. One of the blessings of disci- Domingo De Predicacion .11:00 p.m. Adult Cell Group...... 7:00 p.m. www.flfirstag.org pline is that it has long term ben- Martes Estudio Biblico...... 7:00 p.m. Youth Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. Sun. Community Groups....9:30 a.m. NORTHSIDE BAPTIST NEW BEGINNINGS efits for the Christian. If in His Miercoles Estudior Juvenil.7:00 p.m. Children’s Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. CHURCH 3704 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. 781-5887 mercy He brings loss or suffering Jueves De Predicacion ...... 7:00 p.m. Call for locations Family Night Wednesday...7:00 p.m. 912 N. 8th Avenue 773-6947 M-F Family Services...... 8:00 a.m. to teach us a lesson today, and if Ministry for all ages! Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sense Friday...... 3:00 p.m. we are willing to learn from the IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH CHARLIE CREEK Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” loss or suffering when it happens, 210 E. Broward Street 445-0290 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Friday Bread of Life...... 3:15 p.m. we will be spared from greater Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 6885 State Rd. 64 East 773-3447 IGLESIA FUENTE DE VIDA Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. losses or more suffering in the fu- Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Bilingual Services / Servicios Bilingües NEW VISION ture - and bring more honor to Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 311 Goolsby St. 832-9914 WORSHIP CENTER Him. Wednesday Prayer...... 6:00 p.m Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday/Domingo...... 10:30 a.m. OAK GROVE BAPTIST 64 E. & School House Road Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org Wesnesday Children’s Ministry...... Wednesday/Miércoles ...... 7:30 p.m. CHURCH Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586 MT. PISGAH BAPTIST ...... 5:00 p.m. 4350 W. Main Street 735-0321 Morning Worship...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday Worship...... 6:30 p.m. THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE www.ogbcwauchula.org Children’s Church ...... 10:00 a.m. 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. - 375-4409 810 Tennessee St. 781-2708 Sunday Schedule: Wed. Youth & F.T.H...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday Morning Service..10:00 a.m. Bible Study for All Ages ....9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 240 Will Duke Road Sunday Night Service...... 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Disciples Training ...... 5:00 p.m. 773-2249 Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Schedule: Wednesday Prayer Time.....7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. HIGHER GROUND M&M Kid’s Klub...... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY Youth Group...... 6:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS 1258 West Main Street Prayer Meeting & Bible Study...... 4810 Sally Blvd. 781-5887 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Sunday School Adult & Youth ...... 6:30 p.m. Sense Sunday...... 11:00 a.m. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ...... 10:00 a.m. “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN Sunday Bread of Life ...... 3:15 p.m. Sacrament Meeting...... 9:00 a.m. Wed. “Night in the Word”..7:00 p.m. CHURCH 2nd Sunday Communion ..11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wed. Extreme Kids ...... 7:00 p.m. 1643 Stenstrom Road - 773-2858 Priesthood...... 11:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. NEW BEGINNINGS Worship/Communion .....9:00 a.m. WORSHIP CENTER ELEVATE COMMUNITY IGLESIA ADVENTISTA 2nd & 4th Sun. 230 E. Lemon St. 375-3208 CHURCH DEL SEPTIMO DIA Divine Worship...... 9:00 a.m. Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 529 West Main Street 1819 Dishong Road 767-1010 ** Fellowship each Sunday after service Wednesday ...... 7 p.m. (Robarts Funeral Home Chapel) Friday ...... 7 p.m. Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. IGLESIA CHRISTIANA (Service with Fellowship to follow) Weekly Life Groups EL REMANENETE PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY 318 W. Main Street BAPTIST CHURCH Martes - Oracion ...... 7:00 p.m. 149 Manley Road 452-1281 Jueves - Clase Biblica ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Viernes - Servicio...... 7:30 p.m. Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. Peace River Growers Domingo - Servicio ...... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Evening Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. IGLESIA de DIOS RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ALFA Y OMEGA MISSIONARY BAPTIST Wholesale Nursery 1909 Stanfield Road CHURCH Sunday School...... 10: 00 a.m. 1321 SR 636 East - 773-3344 Donnis & Kathy Barber Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 Tuesday (Bible Study & Prayer Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Night) ...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL Friday Worship Service...... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A5 Obituaries

Windham (Pete Rodriguez), In Loving Memory band, Charles Curran, in In Memory Tampa. In Loving Memory of North Port, Flora Estella 1999; son, Mark Curran; and R.C. has gone to heaven Alvarado (Steven), and Ros- four brothers, Glenn, Gerald, to be with the Lord, his alva Galan (Antonio), all of Lloyd, and J. Wesley. mother, father, and brothers, Bowling Green; three broth- Survivors include two Hoyt Weeks and J.W. ers, Roy Elisondo, of Cali- sons, Kurt Curran, of Weeks, and many lifelong fornia, Samuel Elisondo, of Wauchula, and Kent Curran friends and relatives. Texas, and Reuben Elisondo (Vicki), of Euless, Texas; R.C. was an active mem- Jr., of Zolfo Springs; four one daughter, Ruth Howard ber of Faith Baptist Church sisters, Mary Lou Gonzalez, (Dave), of Duquesne, Pa.; in Lake Placid. of Bowling Green, Simona eight grandchildren; and He is survived by his wife Rentoria (Robert), of Texas, seven great-grandchildren. of 57 years, Ada Merle; son, Irma Velez (Frank Velez, Funeral services will be Jed and daughter-in-law, Jr.), of Zolfo Springs, and held today (Thursday), April Robin (Clenney) Weeks, of Mary Jane Elisondo, of Ar- 12, at 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Wauchula; daughter, Krista cadia; 13 grandchildren; and Baptist Church with Rev. and son-in-law, Bob Peter- three great-grandchildren. Jim Davis officiating. Visi- ROY CARLTON son, of Tampa; and sister-in- FAY LaRUE ERLINDA E. Visitation was Tuesday, tation is 2-3 p.m. Interment ‘R.C.’ WEEKS law, Zola Collins Truitt. April 10 from 6-8 p.m. at CURRAN will be at Jefferson Memo- Roy Carlton “R.C.” In his later years, R.C. WINDHAM Robarts Garden Chapel. Fu- Fay LaRue Curran, 89, of rial Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. Weeks, of Lake Placid, was renamed “Pop” by his Erlinda E. Windham, 66, neral services were Wednes- Wauchula, died on Saturday, In lieu of flowers, dona- passed away on March 28, four granddaughters, Leah of Zolfo Springs, died on day, April 11 at 10 a.m. at St. April 7, 2018, at Somers tions may be made to one’s 2018. and Audra Weeks, of Friday, April 6, 2018, at Michael Catholic Church Hospice House, in Sebring. favorite charity. He was born Nov. 28, Wauchula, and Lauren and Somers Hospice House in with Father Rolando offici- Born in McKeesport, Pa., Expressions of comfort 1932, in Lemon Grove, FL, Alexandra Peterson, of Sebring. ating. Burial was at on Aug. 31, 1928, to Lewis may be made at to Roy Weeks and Willa Tampa. Born Dec. 28, 1951, in Wauchula Cemetery. A. and Elmira Saxon, she robartsfh.com. Mae (Green) Weeks. After Pop was a wonderful hus- Victoria, Texas, she came to Expressions of comfort moved to Hardee County in graduating from Hardee band, father, and grandfa- Hardee County from Texas may be made at 1989 from Pennsylvania and Robarts Family High School, R.C. joined the ther. When he wasn’t in 1960. She was a home- robartsfh.com. had been a winter resident FUNERAL HOME U.S. Air Force where he was spoiling his granddaughters, maker and a member of St. for the previous nine years. WAUCHULA a staff sergeant he enjoyed fishing, shooting, Michael Catholic Church. Robarts Family She was a member of Oak in the Korean riding his motorcycle, and Survivors include her FUNERAL HOME Grove Baptist Church and War. When he barbequing for friends and companion and significant WAUCHULA had worked at Sears and was discharged family. other, Jose Martinez, of Roebuck as an office clerk. from active duty he came Visitation and service was Zolfo Springs; two sons, Fay was preceded in home and began his career held Good Friday at First Provided as a courtesy of Joel Wayne Windham (Patri- death by her parents; hus- Robarts Family Funeral Home as a builder and general con- Baptist Church of Wauchula cia), and Jose Carlos Mar- tractor in the Hardee County on March 30. tinez, all of Zolfo Springs; Provided as a courtesy of area. In lieu of flowers, the three daughters, JoAnn Robarts Family Funeral Home R.C. married Ada Merle family requests donations be Collins in 1960. The couple made to Good Shepherd In Loving Memory had two children, Jed Hospice, Sebring, or Florida In Memory Weeks, of Wauchula, and Sheriffs Boys Ranch, Live RALPH EDWARD Krista Weeks Peterson, of Oak. Bible In Loving Memory HILL GLORIA SILVIA Ralph Edward Hill, 59, of Trivia Sebring, died at Highlands By Wilson Casey DE MARTINEZ Regional Medical Center in Gloria Silvia De Mar- MARIAN HAND STANLEY R. KIRKLAND Sebring on Saturday, April 7, 1. Is the book of Judges in tinez, 67, of Wauchula, died 2018. BURSANI Stanley R. Kirkland, 52, of the Old or New Testament or on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Marian Hand Bursani, 91, Wauchula, died on Tuesday, Born in Walterboro, S.C., neither? Somers Hospice House, in on May 13, 1958, he moved of Wauchula, died on Friday, April 3, 2018, at Lakeland Re- 2. By Roman reckoning, Sebring. April 6, 2018. gional Health Medical Center. to Highlands County from what time of day did Jesus Born April 5, 1951, in Hardee County in 2013. He A native Floridian, she had He was born in Orlando, meet the Samarian woman at Mexico, she came to Hardee resided in Wauchula most of and lived most of his life in was a drywall finisher and the well? Daybreak, Noon, County from Mexico 10 Pentecostal by faith. Ralph her lifetime. Hardee County. Mid-afternoon, Dusk years ago. She was a home- She is survived by her sons, He is survived by his wife, loved the Lord, his family, 3. On the island of Patmos, maker, a Christian, and and fishing. He had a tender Charles "Eddie" Hand and Denise Hagwood; mother, to whom was the book of Rev- member of Family Life Min- SHARON LEE Randall Hand; sister, Peggy Barbara Kirkland; father, heart and would give some- elation given? John, Paul, istries. MOSELEY one the shirt off his back; if Wilhelm; eight grandchildren; William Kirkland; children, Matthew, Luke Survivors include her PURECO several great-grandchildren Angela (Franshua) Kirkland, one needed help, he was 4. Who hid 100 prophets in husband, Habacud Martinez, MORALES there for them. This small and one great-great-grand- Bryan (Tyre) Hagwood, two caves and supplied them of Wauchula; two sons, child. Brandy Hagwood and Sharon Lee Moseley town Southern man was silly food and water? Solomon, Habacuc Martinez and Ri- Pureco Morales, 63, of Fort and happy. Funeral services were held Michelle (Sevena) Kirkland; Philemon, Obadiah, Hosea cardo Martinez, both of Tuesday, April 10, at Southern sister, Peggy (Grant) Bonds; Meade, passed away Tues- Survivors include his 5. On what day did God Hardee County; two daugh- day, April 3, 2018, at her wife, Deeda Boyles, of Se- Funeral Care, Riverview. In- brother, Travis (Amy) Kirk- create the evening and the ters, Xochitl Martinez, of terment followed at Hillsboro land; eight grandchildren. home. bring; one brother, Gene morning? 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Mexico, and Gloria Mar- She was born in Hill, of Mullins, S.C.; three Memorial Gardens, Brandon. Arrangements were by ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) tinez, of North Carolina; two Arrangements were by Fountain Funeral Home, Avon Wauchula on Feb. 17, 1955. sisters, Renea Hill, of Noon; 3) John; 4) Obadiah; 5) brothers, Omero Sanchez, of She was a homemaker. Mullins, S.C., Judy Brown, Southern Funeral Care, Park. 4th Texas, and Mauro Balderas, Riverview. She was preceded in of Marion, S.C., and Darlene Visit Wilson Casey's new of Mexico; one sister, Veron- death by father, Sherrod E. Hill, of Wauchula; and sev- Trivia Fan Site at www.pa- ica Franco, of South Car- Moseley; mother, Dorothy eral cousins. treon.com/triviaguy. olina; 10 grandchildren; and Roberts Moseley; brothers, Funeral services will be (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. two great-grandchildren. Donald Moseley and Fred held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Expressions of comfort Moseley; son, Jose April 12, at Robarts Garden may be made at Encinias; and daughter, Bar- Chapel with Mr. Brett Dow- robartsfh.com. bara Pureco. den officiating. Visitation Our caring staff are working hard to plan for the She is survived by hus- will be one hour prior to Robarts Family band, Teodulo Pureco services. Burial is at Friend- future needs of Hardee County residents! FUNERAL HOME Morales; brothers, Sherrod ship Cemetery. WAUCHULA Wayne Moseley and Ken- Expressions of comfort During our construction we would like to offer a neth Moseley; sisters, Bar- may be made at special discount for our Prearranged Funeral Plans. bara Moseley Aleman and robartsfh.com. Carlene Moseley Hunter; Call our friendly staff for details. daughters, Tabitha Torres, Robarts Family Provided as a courtesy of Olivia Encinias Rodriguez, FUNERAL HOME Robarts Family Funeral Home and Jessica Johnston; and WAUCHULA son, Kenneth Torres. A celebration of life will be held May 5 at 2 p.m. at Death Notice 3100 Mt. Pisgah Road, Fort Meade. Provided as a courtesy of DR. MAX FOLSOM Cremation arrangements Robarts Family Funeral Home MORRIS were by J.L. Locke and Dr. Max Folsom Morris, of Company Cremation Serv- Winter Park, died April 9, ices. 2018. He was born on Nov. 3, 1928. Friends will be received today (Thursday), April 12 at OBITUARY POLICY Ponger-Kays-Grady 6 p.m. at Christ Church of Or- The Herald-Advocate publishes obituaries free of charge as a public service. Forms showing the information which lando. 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COURTESY PHOTOS Main Street Wauchula Inc. held its sixth annual Paint The Town event on Saturday. More than 180 volunteers showed up, willing and ready to put a fresh new coat of paint on nine eligible homes in the Turner and Diana avenue, Heard Bridge Road and Oak Street areas. Volunteer Teams Wauchula Kiwanis Wauchula State Bank

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1 Peter 4:10 (First Baptist Church Wauchula Youth) Paintbrush and bucket in hand, Main Street Wauchula All sorts of prep work was required before paint could volunteer Frank Gibbs brings a wide smile to a home- New Hope Baptist Church be applied. Here, young Cooper Graham lends a last- owner’s face. minute landscaping hand.

Main Street Wauchula Inc. Executive Director Jessica Homes were pressure-washed, scraped, taped and Newman does brushwork while husband Shannon is on sanded as needed before and during the big volunteer a roll. event. A pleased homeowner inspects the new paintjob.

The team #BETHECHURCH tackles a home within municipal limits as part of the Volunteers from New Hope Baptist Church and from Mosaic happily paint the town. program by Main Street Wauchula Inc. and the Community Redevelopment Agency. April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A7 Solunar Forecast SFSC To Host ‘Leadercast’ “Leadercast,” a one-day The Leadercast Live stage • Michael Hyatt – author, leadership conference broad- will highlight leaders who will speaker and CEO of Michael 4/12/2018 4/14/2018 4/16/2018 4/18/2018 cast live from Atlanta and answer these questions and ex- Hyatt & Co. Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Rise: 7:05 AM Rise: 7:03 AM Rise: 7:01 AM Rise: 6:59 AM simulcast to hundreds of loca- plain the power and impor- • Mae Jemison – NASA as- Set: 7:50 PM Set: 7:51 PM Set: 7:52 PM Set: 7:53 PM tions globally, will be hosted at tance of leading yourself first tronaut, engineer and physi- South Florida State College so you can lead others well. cian. Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length 12 hrs. 45 mins. 12 hrs. 48 mins. 12 hrs. 51 mins. 12 hrs. 54 mins. campuses next month. Top leadership experts will • Jim Loehr – Co-founder This year marks the 18th inspire more than the 300 peo- of the Human Performance In- Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Rise: 5:08 AM Rise: 6:21 AM Rise: 7:38 AM Rise: 9:05 AM year of the annual leadership ple attending the local event, stitute. Set: 4:47 PM Set: 6:40 PM Set: 8:40 PM Set: 10:46 PM conference, but the first year and the more than 100,000 • Carey Lohrenz – The first Overhead: 10:56 AM Overhead: 12:29 PM Overhead: 2:07 PM Overhead: 3:55 PM that SFSC will be hosting the people at hundreds of other female F-14 pilot, a speaker Underfoot: 11:19 PM Underfoot: 12:06 AM Underfoot: 1:42 AM Underfoot: 3:27 AM event at its Hardee, Highlands simulcast locations in more and trainer. Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase and DeSoto campuses. than 20 countries. • Andy Stanley – Best- 13% Waning Crescent 2% Waning Crescent 0% Waxing Crescent 8% Waxing Crescent The simulcast is Friday, The leadership experts selling author and communica- Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times May 4, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 speaking this year are: tor. 10:56 AM - 12:56 PM 12:06 AM - 2:06 AM 1:42 AM - 3:42 AM 3:27 AM - 5:27 AM p.m. • Jen Bricker – Acrobat, • Joe Torre – Hall of Fame 11:19 PM - 1:19 AM 12:29 PM - 2:29 PM 2:07 PM - 4:07 PM 3:55 PM - 5:55 PM The theme of this year’s aerialist, author and speaker. baseball manager. Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times conference is “Lead Yourself.” • Kate Cole – Top female For more information and to 5:08 AM - 6:08 AM 6:21 AM - 7:21 AM 7:38 AM - 8:38 AM 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM 4:47 PM - 5:47 PM 6:40 PM - 7:40 PM 8:40 PM - 9:40 PM 10:46 PM - 11:46 PM What does it look like to lead business leader and and presi- purchase your ticket or spon- yourself? How can you inten- dent of Focus Brands, North sorship for the Leadercast Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction tionally develop your own America. South Florida State College Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Average Better Best++++ Good leadership skills and style? • Ian Cron – Bestselling au- event, visit sfscarts.org and What qualities do you hope to thor, psychotherapist, ennea- click on “Shows & Tickets” Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 embody as a leader? gram teacher and speaker. and then “Leadercast Live.” 4/13/2018 4/15/2018 4/17/2018 4/19/2018 Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Rise: 7:04 AM Rise: 7:02 AM Rise: 7:00 AM Rise: 6:58 AM Letter To The Editor Set: 7:51 PM Set: 7:52 PM Set: 7:53 PM Set: 7:54 PM

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Dear Editor: That first year at Florida told my Uncle how much I ap- Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Rise: 5:45 AM Rise: 6:59 AM Rise: 8:20 AM Rise: 9:55 AM Roxie Bentley told you she Southern was extremely hard. preciated his financial help for Set: 5:43 PM Set: 7:39 PM Set: 9:43 PM Set: 11:49 PM would add to the rest of the I have a feeling it may not have my three years at Florida Overhead: 11:42 AM Overhead: 1:17 PM Overhead: 3:00 PM Overhead: 4:52 PM story about why she chose been so hard if I had had one Southern College and how Underfoot: --:-- Underfoot: 12:53 AM Underfoot: 2:33 AM Underfoot: 4:23 AM Florida Southern College in more year in high school, but sorry I was in disappointing Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Lakeland. there were only 11 grades to him in changing my mind from 7% Waning Crescent 0% NEW MOON 3% Waxing Crescent 16% Waxing Crescent Her Daddy's brother R.C. finish high school in South teaching high school age stu- Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times Bentley and family plus her Carolina. dents to elementary age stu- --:-- - --:-- 12:53 AM - 2:53 AM 2:33 AM - 4:33 AM 4:23 AM - 6:23 AM cousins lived in Winter Haven I have been told that schools dents. 11:42 AM - 1:42 PM 1:17 PM - 3:17 PM 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4:52 PM - 6:52 PM which was just a "jump" from in Georgia and North Carolina I just felt I was better suited Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Lakeland. had 11 grades at the time. I for teaching younger students. 5:45 AM - 6:45 AM 6:59 AM - 7:59 AM 8:20 AM - 9:20 AM 9:55 AM - 10:55 AM 5:43 PM - 6:43 PM 7:39 PM - 8:39 PM 9:43 PM - 10:43 PM 11:49 PM - 12:49 AM She would be a able to visit have heard that all high I repeat, I am very thankful for them on Saturdays and Sun- schools now have 12 grades. the financial help you have Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction days when she kept her grades I was promoted at the end of given me. Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Good Best Better Average up so she could see them on my Freshman year "by the skin Several days or weeks weekends sometimes. of my teeth." I did a little better passed by. Then one day my Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 I didn't have much time for in my second and third year. Uncle sent his second son to visiting because of all the My head was set to be a high talk to me about my situation Provided courtesy of solunarforecast.com "study time" required for math, school teacher until I saw how and to see if I would change English, history, athletics, etc. large and tall those football my mind. These are requirements. players were. I could just see When my cousin saw there ______I did not mind going to Eng- those fellows pick me up and was no way I was changing my IN AND FOR THE CIRCUIT THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS lish classes and athletics, but throw me around like a foot- mind he said, "What will you COURT OF HARDEE COUNTY AFTER THE TIME OF SERVICE PROBATE DIVISION OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE Go To The Head Boy Howdy math and history- ball. (At that time I was only do?" ON THEM. All other creditors of -even the "birds" would have five feet tall and about 168 My reply was, "I don't FILE NO.: 25-2018-CP-000016 the decedent and other persons Of The Class! had trouble. I liked history, but pounds.) know." having claims or demands SCHOOL NEWS it was hard to remember who When I told my uncle I This leaves more of my IN RE: ESTATE OF against decedent's estate must did "what and when and why." wanted to change my major to story to come. It leaves room file their claims with this court DEADLINE IS Math has always been a elementary age children he had for you to guess or think "what BARBARA J. RHODEN, WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE DECEASED DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- THURSDAY AT "Booger" for me. I also had a a "hissy with a fringe on top." will she do?" Put on you TION OF THIS NOTICE. class in art. That was O.K. as That is when we parted ways. "thinking caps." ______/ ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED 5 PM long as I could draw, but there I waited several days after I See you later. WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. was not very much drawing in- that so I could get my thoughts Roxie Bentley NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTWITHSTANDING THE volved. together. Then I sat down and Wauchula TIME PERIOD SET FORTH The administration of the es- ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO tate of Barbara J. Rhoden, de- (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER ceased, File Number 25-2018- THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF CP-000016, is pending in the DEATH IS BARRED. Expect Higher Gas Prices This Spring Circuit Court for Hardee County, The date of the first publica- The national average price Drivers are likely to continue Club Group. "More motorists Think Someone Florida, Probate Division, the ad- tion of this Notice is April 12, for regular unleaded gasoline seeing prices increase as sta- on the roadways, tight supply dress of which is: Clerk of Cir- 2018. hit its highest point of 2018 on tions across the country begin and record crude exports have Needs Help? cuit Court for Hardee County, 417 W. Main Street, Wauchula, Attorney for Personal Saturday at $2.663 per gallon. to switch over to the more ex- the potential for higher prices NATIONAL HUMAN That average is a half-cent pensive summer blend ahead as we head into the spring." Florida 33873. The names and Representative: RAFFICKING OTLINE addresses of the personal repre- Michael G. Moore more than last week, 13 cents of the busy driving season. At the close of Friday’s for- T H sentative and the personal rep- Florida Bar No. 0970514 more than a month ago, and 28 Florida gas prices decreased mal trading session on the 1-888-373-7888 resentative’s attorney are set 711 5th Avenue South, Ste. 200 cents more than last year. by nearly three cents compared NYMEX, West Texas Interme- forth below. Naples, Florida 34102 Gas prices edged higher fol- to a week ago. On average, diate crude oil decreased $1.48 or All creditors of the decedent (239) 398-6103 and other persons having claims [email protected] lowing the Energy Information Florida motorists are paying to settle at $62.06. or demands against decedent's Administration’s latest weekly nine cents more for a gallon of WTI has taken a hit along- Text estate on whom a copy of this Personal Representative: report that showed gasoline unleaded regular than one side the equities market in the notice has been served must file John S. Rhoden stock dropped by 1.1 million month ago, and 19 cents more U.S. According to EIA reports, “Help” or “Info” their claims with this court 5340 Goodson Road barrels last week. Additionally, compared to last year. crude exports hit a record high to 233733 WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 West Jefferson, OH 43162 demand for gasoline continues Sunday's state average of of 15.2 million barrels last MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF ______4:12,19c THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF to remain robust at 9.2 million $2.61 is just six cents below week. Domestic crude produc- barrels a day as the spring driv- the highest price of 2018. tion also hit a record high 10.5 ing season kicks off, which "Supply and demand are the million barrels a day last week, saw demand measured at 9.25 biggest factors driving the which contributed to the U.S. million barrels a day at the price at the pump," said Josh shipping more oil to other NOTICE same time in 2017. Carrasco of AAA/The Auto countries. The Hardee County School Board will hold Sports a special meeting on Tuesday, April 17 at 9:00 a.m. The Board will consider approval Quiz of teacher contract negotiations. STORTS TAXES By Chris Richcreek The meeting will be held in the School & 1. Who holds the Texas Board Meeting Room located at 230 South Rangers record for career bat- Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. BOOKKEEPING, INC. ting average? 4:12c 2. Name the only catchers elected on the first ballot to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 3. Who was the last Wash- NOTICE OF MEETING ington Redskins quarterback FLORIDA UTILITY DEBT before Kirk Cousins in 2016 to throw for at least 350 yards in SECURITIZATION AUTHORITY consecutive games? 4. Entering 2018, who were BOARD OF DIRECTORS the last two men's basketball coaches to lead their team to The Florida Utility Debt Securitization Authority an NCAA championship with- ("FUDSA") announces its initial public meeting to which Danielle, Deborah & Irma out having ever coached in a all interested persons are invited. FUDSA is a legal en- Final Four before that year? tity and public body created pursuant to the provisions Over 40 years of Combined Experience 5. Name the first NHL of Sections 163.01 and 163.09, Florida Statutes, and an player to record a hat trick for Interlocal Agreement among Lee County, Florida; Col- Fast Electronic Filing the Vegas Golden Nights? lier County, Florida; and the Florida Governmental Utility 6. Who was the first driver Authority (FGUA). Monday - Friday • 9:30am - 6pm to win in races in Formula One, IndyCar and NASCAR? The meeting will be held on April 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. 120 W. Orange Street 7. When was the last time at the Lee County Attorney's Office, 2115 Second Street, (next to Great Florida Insurance) before 2017 that two American 6th Floor, Conference Room 621, Fort Myers, FL 33901. female tennis players were in the final of the U.S. Open? At this meeting, the FUDSA board members (the 773-2200 "FUDSA Board") will address general organizational and ANSWERS Storts Taxes & operating issues of FUDSA. If a person decides to ap- Bookkeeping 1. Al Oliver, with a .319 av- peal any decision made by the FUDSA Board with re- Greater Florida BRING IN Ins. erage (1978-81).

Wauchula spect to any matter considered at the meeting, such State Bank 2. Johnny Bench (1989) person will need a record of the proceedings and may THIS AD Hwy. 17 South and Ivan Rodriguez (2017). need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, includ- FOR 3. Jay Schroeder, in 1986. ing the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal 00 4. Tubby Smith (1998) and is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with $15. OFF Kevin Ollie (2014). Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommoda- Hwy. 17 North 5. William Karlsson, in tions or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding 2017. should contact the Clerk to the FUDSA Board at (407) Se Habla Español • Irma Garcia 6. Dan Gurney. 629-6900, at least three business days prior to the date 7. It was 2002, when Serena of the meeting. If you have any questions, please con- Williams defeated Venus

tact the Clerk to the FUDSA Board at (407) 629-6900. 863-606-8846 4:12p Williams. 4:12c (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. A8 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 A Cautionary Tale: Cuban By Birth, American By Choice By ANNETA STANTON KRAUS Education was offered thru the sixth grade in most of a British ship although the adults were not aware of whose For The Herald-Advocate the country, but Romero only finished the fifth grade be- ship it was. Cuban citizens were not allowed to learn the Romero Del Dagado of Moore Haven is the most pa- cause as the oldest he felt a duty to help his father support flags of other nations at that time. Fate could deliver them triotic person I have met. He loves the United States of the large family. right back into communist hands if they did not make the America with a particular passion that simply flows from When Romero was 20 he and his father covertly built right decisions. his intense dark eyes along with his fervent words. Those a boat in a secret location inside a swamp. It took them an Mr. Del Dagado had no choice but to trust that the ship words are spoken with a Spanish accent because Romero hour and a half to walk to their work place in the swamp. was from a friendly nation. The treasured old compass had is a Cuban by birth, an American by choice. They had to traverse only after midnight and before day- proven to be faulty. They did not know where they were. Those of us who have had the privilege to be born in break with no light to guide the way. Supplies were secured The British came to their rescue. Romero related how the U.S. have no idea the sacrifices some of our naturalized one board and one nail at a time to prevent detection. kind and generous the British sailors were as they sailed Americans have made. Many of those who chose to leave The Del Dagado family needed lots of gas. Gas was toward Key West, Florida. The ship’s doctor and nurse their native countries to come here have endured extensive like liquid gold on the island. Small portions were eked checked out the children and the mother. They were al- loss financially, socially and educationally. Families were out of their allotment and smuggled to the swamp location, lowed to go to the ship’s pantry to pick out anything they often torn apart. They risked their lives to be free. one half-cup at a time. A particularly strong thunderstorm wanted. Romero, in his 70s, relates how beautiful, productive caused water to infiltrate the cache making it unusable. Upon landing in Key West the refugees were taken to and free Cuba was as related They had to pour it out and the U.S. Navy Base by the consulate staff. Romero was as- by his grandmother. Cuba start over again. tounded at the sight of hundreds of automobiles of every was an island paradise. His Romero and his father type in the base parking lot and so much food in the PX. grandfather farmed sugar were the only ones who The family was taken to a hotel in Miami for three cane, sweet potatoes, pineap- knew the location of the days then given three months rent for an apartment. ples, pigs, chickens and any- work place or its purpose. It Romero got a job that paid $1 an hour. thing else the family needed. was too dangerous for any- Through the Cuban grapevine the family learned that He was free to sell and keep one else to know including neighbors had observed that there was no activity at the his harvest. He was free to other family members. Del Dagado home when the sun came up after their depar- vote and express his political In the late summer of ture. This observance was dutifully reported to the com- views. 1965 during the hurricane munist authorities. An extensive manhunt was immediately Carlos Prio-Socarros season the communist boat underway to retrieve them. served dully elected as pres- drivers patrolling the waters The Del Dagados were blessedly safe in their new ident of Cuba from October for escapees were busy as- country. 1948 until March 1952. Car- sessing the weather. They The family made several moves before they landed in los was overthrown by a mil- would not be observing the Glades County. The men worked in the sugar mill. Papa itary coup led by Fulgencio coastline. It was a perfect Del Dagado being 65 years old could not sustain the pace Batista with fellow revolu- time for the family to make of lifting huge bags of sugar so he had to take other less tionaries Raul Castro and their move. strenuous work on a farm. Che Quevara. The rickety boat was Romero received legal immigrant status within months Fulgencio Batista y Zal- barely finished. The men but it took 10 years to become a United States citizen. He divar became the elected floated it under the platform struggled to learn English and to become acclimated to the president of Cuba from 1940 holding the large container American way of life. Every spare penny was saved for to 1944. He turned into a dic- of gas. The legs of the plat- his future. tator backed by America be- form were cut off so the Romero became a skilled mechanic working at that cause he exhibited structure and large container trade for more than 40 years. His strong work ethic pro- pro-American sympathies of the gas would fall onto the vided for his family and now affords him a comfortable re- and policies. America sup- boat. The platform made a tirement. ported his regime until it was flimsy shelter of sorts. Romero has read the King James Version of the Bible obvious that gross misman- In the cover of dead twice in English and twice in Spanish. He is fluent in Eng- agement, corruption and out- night with only the moon to lish. He reads well but laments that he cannot write well. right theft were rampant. The help navigate the family He loves America passionately but fears that the coun- dictator Batista was in con- gathered for the dangerous try is headed in the wrong direction to say the least. trol of Cuba from 1952 until COURTESY PHOTOS trek through the swamp. Romero believes that we are becoming too liberal. We take he was overthrown in the At least fishing in Florida brings back memories of his Cuban homeland for Romero Del Dagado. Cuban swamps are full of our freedom for granted so much that we are in danger of Cuban Revolution of 1959. poisonous snakes and losing that hard-won freedom. Things changed for the citizens of Cuba, and it was caimans (relatives of alligators). The youngest children had Think of the lives lost, families devastated, fortunes not good. The Cuban people were not happy at all. to be gagged to prevent them lost, injuries incurred They did not know how bad things could be until the from crying which would throughout our history –all military revolutionist Fidel Castro with his communist alert neighbors. Should they in the pursuit of freedom! regime grabbed power from Batista. The promise of a bet- be caught most likely the Freedom Is Not Free! ter life was shattered. There is an expression “Power cor- adults and older children Romero does not believe rupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” which fits would be shot or taken to a that those who can and but this story like a glove. Batista took $600 million of Cuba’s labor camp. do not work should receive national treasury funds with him when he fled Cuba to Three other refugees government assistance. He Spain. were allowed to join the des- believes in legal immigra- Romero was seven years old when Batista strong- perate Del Dagado family. tion. He stated that a wall be- armed his way to the top and 14 when Castro’s revolution One added passenger bought tween Mexico and the U.S. occurred. He recalled a speech Castro made the next day his way with an old compass is not only a good idea but is on the radio when he described himself as a watermelon that was badly needed for the essential for our future. being green (fatigues) on the outside and red (communist) hazardous 95-mile journey The drug culture is ap- on the inside. to Florida. Sadly they had to palling to him. He cannot un- Civil rights were simply ignored as the communists leave the grandparents in derstand why U.S. laws are began their plan to control every aspect of a Cuban’s life. Cuba. flagrantly ignored by natu- A Cuban citizen had to have a pass from the commu- All of the passengers left ral-born citizens, as well as nist committee to travel outside their designated area. If their homeland with nothing illegal and legal immigrants. Romero wanted to visit a relative in a nearby designated but the clothes on their Laziness and a sense of enti- area he had to apply and explain his intentions as to when, backs. There was some tlement by our citizens are a what, why, where and for how long. If the committee be- stored water and a half dozen great danger to our country’s came at all suspicious of his intentions they would deny cans of condensed milk for existence. He feels that the Romero enjoys America’s freedom of religion at his the pass. the little ones, the youngest home in Moore Haven. country of liberty for all as Should a citizen harvest potatoes it had to be reported. being but 2 years old. brought forth by our found- If a farmer slaughtered a pig it must be reported. The com- The boat was heavily loaded, floating low in the water. ing fathers is gradually being eroded. munists would take more than half. Mr. Del Dagado was a skilled waterman having lived his Romero knows of which he speaks. He has lived Romero’s father was an outspoken person. The family life as an islander near the ocean, but everyone knew and through the demise of a beautiful abundant island paradise. greatly feared he would be arrested any day. He spent 40 accepted the extreme risk of their undertaking. They were He has seen that paradise turn into a land of fear, lack, and days in jail during the Bay of Pigs Invasion on charges he at the mercy of the weather and the constant surveillance loss of freedom. He prays fervently that his beloved United was a “sympathizer.” of the communist authorities. States will wake up before it, too, digresses into fear, lack, Neighbors, friends and even family would turn on an The makeshift craft was all of 19 feet long with the and loss of freedom. individual in a red hot minute reporting the smallest in- legless platform being the only shelter from the sun and Great civilizations have fallen before throughout his- fraction to gain favor from the communists, avoid disfavor rain for the youngest children and their mother who was tory. Many of them fell for the vary same reasons of greed, from them, or because they were communist sympathizers. not well. laziness, indifference, sense of entitlement, lack of pursu- Fear was pervasive with everyone, even the communist An old decrepit washing machine motor “powered” ing education, and unwillingness to support their country. who did not trust anyone, even their own comrades! the boat at about three miles an hour. Will the United States of America be next? What are Romero lived in the countryside with his mother and God greatly favored the Del Dagados. After around 50 you and I going to do about it? father and eight siblings. His father worked on a railroad miles one of Romero’s younger brothers spotted smoke. (Editor’s Note: Anneta Stanton Kraus grew up in Hardee and did some farming. They thought it was coming from an island. It was in fact County and now lives in Lake Placid.)

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The year in review cannot be Making things a lot worse As it turned out, it revealed done in this article but looking was the fact that our backup a lot of what makes Brookside back is interesting. Starting generators failed to work when Bluff a great park, neighbors with Hurricane Irma and the they were desperately needed. helping neighbors and every- devastation she left behind, I That made a bad situation much one pitching in was the norm in talked to some of the folks who worse. Just imagine surviving those dark days. It is truly stayed in our park and endured the nasty hurricane, then not amazing that we had 52 resi- COURTESY IMAGE her wrath. having any water or electricity. dents brave that wicked storm Trust Quartet will be performing in concert this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Temple They then pitched in to help Jerry Williams was president with no injuries reported. We Ministries Church of God in Wauchula. The Nashville-recorded and Okeechobee- restore the damage. It was all at the time, and he stayed were very blessed. based group is recognized for its close harmony and enthusiastic approach while very enlightening. It would be through it all. His comment Bill and Barbra Jorgensen using a unique ministering presentation of Southern gospel's finest songs. Faith impossible to list everyone who was “never again.” ... Surpris- have been renters in our park Temple is at 701 N. Seventh Ave. stayed here, but I can tell some ingly, as forceful as Irma was, for many years. What many of of what happened. For sure she did minimal damage to our us don’t know is that Bill was able-bodied men were in great park. Those of us not here and at one time a New York radio CONGRATULATIONS! demand and that is not to di- I am sure those who stayed and TV reporter and not just minish all that our ladies ac- feared for the safety of every- any reporter. His salary was es- ABOUT... complished. one. timated to be over $200,000 in the early 1970’s. His no-non- Hardee Living sense reporting was known across the nation and was a tar- get of many jealous newscast- Hardee Living ers. prints your news on While he never won any people, clubs and or- popularity contests, he was ganizations, including generally considered one of, if meeting summaries, not the best, TV reporter in the nation. He regularly earned births, children’s and more than the folks he worked senior citizens’ birth- for. He was a real student of his days, engagements, trade and was compared with weddings, silver or the likes of Walter Cronkite. gold anniversaries, Bill often told folks that he church events and wrote about you like we were military assignments. having a beer together. Bill and Barbara have left our park for Forms are avail- this year, but they plan to return able at our office. For engagements and COURTESY PHOTOS next fall. Now you can say he Some of the Hurricane Irma survivors. is the reporter guy that Jerry COURTESY PHOTO weddings, a photo wrote about in the paper. The University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural should be included. Sciences has recognized Julie Warren with the Supe- Publication is free rior Accomplishment Award in the Community Service of charge. Coverage Dr. Maria Carlton, DC awards category. Warren was recognized at a special of weddings over reception on March 27 in Gainesville, and received a three months old will Carlton Care $200 check, a certificate, a commemorative mug and a gift bag. She is now eligible to be considered for the be limited to a photo Chiropractic University of Florida campus-wide award in that cate- and brief announce- gory. June will mark her fifth year at the UF/IFAS Range ment. Chiropractic Laser Muscular Therapy Digital X-Ray Cattle Research & Education Center in Ona as a bio- Deadline is 5 p.m. logical scientist supporting Philipe Moriel’s Animal Sci- on Thursday. ence Program. In her time off, Warren is very active with 4-H, SendMeMissions and her church. She is pic- I Can Help! tured with her husband, Matt. Neck pain Back pain Headaches hip pain Sciatica / leg Shoulder / arm / wrist pain Bill Jorgenson’s mug. Muscle pain Arthritis If You Heartland Gold Chronic or Acute pain 1102 South 6th Ave., Wauchula, Florida 33873 Auto injuries See 863-473-4732 Something Medicare & Most Insurance Accepted Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Say Spring Saturday and earlier or later appointments Something always available by request. Report 105 South 9th Avenue Wauchula, FL 33873 Into Summer (Corner of Main & 9th Avenue) Suspicious Activity www.CarltonCareChiropractic.com 1(855) 3527233 soc4:12c Storewide Sale 10% up to 60% OFF Diamonds and Gold* Sale Ends Saturday, April 14 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm Sat. 9am - 2pm 863-773-4466

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soc4:12c Don’t Mis soc4:12c s It! A10 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 – HARDEE LIVING – Reflecting On 100 Years: Jesus, Family & Bob Barker! One hundred years ago, on Nov. 7, 1917, in Arcadia, a ing Green where his parents, Travis and Melvina Bryan, little girl was born to Ivey and Pearl Royall. They named and sister, Margaret, became her family. her Virginia and gave her no middle name. Virginia resumed her teaching career. Her father worked for the telephone company and was In January 1946, N.D. was released from the Army and mayor of Arcadia. he and Virginia moved to Pierce, where he worked for his When Virginia was 3, her family moved to Bowling uncle in the commissary. Not wasting much time, their first Green, where her dad owned a hardware store and was a child, Ruth, was born in October 1946. Their second member of the Hardee County School Board. daughter, Mary Ann, was born in 1950. When Virginia was 6, Ivey “Grayson” Royall Jr. joined In December 1950, the Bryans moved to Lakeland as the family. He was her only sibling. N.D. accepted a job with the H.J. Heinz Co. They bought As a little girl, Virginia liked playing with her dolls, their first and only home at this time, which Virginia still buggy and cradle. She also had fun playing hopscotch, owns. jumping rope and skating. Her mom taught her to embroi- Since N.D. thought Virginia should be at home with their der, sew and cook. She also enjoyed letting Virginia have daughters, she did not return to teaching for quite a few parties — ice cream churnings and boy/girl prom parties. years. Instead, she ran a preschool out of their home and Life in Bowling Green was good and the family pros- grew daisies in the backyard, selling them to Publix for 15 pered. cents a bunch. Virginia attended Bowling Green Elementary School and As the children grew older, Virginia served as a substi- graduated from Wauchula High School in 1935. tute teacher all over Lakeland, well known by many prin- After high school, Virginia and five of her cousins at- cipals and very popular with them. She returned to work tended Florida Southern College, where Virginia studied full-time in 1969 at Highland City Elementary School as elementary education. Upon graduation, she returned to an assistant teacher in kindergarten, working 10 years until Hardee County and accepted a job teaching fifth grade at she retired in 1980. Wauchula Elementary School, earning $70 per month. After retirement, N.D. and Virginia enjoyed a quiet life During this time, N.D. Bryan came into the picture. working in the church, N.D. teaching Bible studies and a N.D. and Virginia both grew up in Bowling Green and Sunday School class. They also enjoyed babysitting their even attended the same Methodist church, but did not re- youngest grandchild, Allison. They lived 64 happy years ally know each other then. together. Fortunately, N.D. worked at the grocery store next to the The celebration of Virginia’s centennial was two-fold. hardware store Virginia’s father owned. He finally got his Highland Park Nazarene Church honored her on Sunday, chance one day when she came into the grocery store and, Nov. 5. She also was the guest of honor at a 100th birthday being the bashful guy he was, N.D. slipped Virginia a note party later that same day. and asked her for a date. She said yes and a romance Virginia revealed some of the highlights of her life to began, with a first date to the movies in Fort Meade. date: COURTESY IMAGES Their romance had twists and curves due to World War Her favorite president was George W. Bush. Siblings Virginia and Ivey “Grayson” Royall Jr. II and her mother’s early death to cancer. N.D. and Virginia She met a celebrity, Bob Barker. He was hosting a show had decided to marry, but to wait until the war was over. where she won an iron. Her dad remarried, however, and moved away. Her A big event was World War II, and the greatest changes brother also moved away, to Virginia and ultimately to col- include a man landing on the moon and all the current tech- lege at Dartmouth. nology. Left in Bowling Green with no family, N.D. decided it If she could relive a period of her life, it would be the was time to take Virginia as his bride so she could go with 1950s as she was raising her family. him as much as possible while he traveled with the U.S. Her favorite tradition is the family gathering for celebra- Army. N.D. and Virginia became husband and wife on Feb. tions, and her favorite season is Christmas. 20, 1943, at his parents’ home. Her secret to happiness and fulfillment is creating a As the couple traveled, they lived in Gainesville; Colum- happy home, attending church and living a pure life. bia, S.C.; Columbus, Ohio; Tacoma, Wash.; and Alabama. She would like to be remembered for her love of and N.D. was then sent to France, so Virginia returned to Bowl- prayers for her family, and for her love for Jesus Christ, her Savior. Mary Ann Tallman of Lakeland, Virginia Bryan’s daughter, provided these photos and this information in recognition of her mother’s milestone birthday last fall.

Married in Bowling Green on Feb. 20, 1943, N.D. and Virginia Bryan are shown on their first anniversary, Feb. Virginia Royall Bryan entertains the crowd of well-wish- 20, 1944, in Gainesville. ers as she gives a speech at her birthday celebration.

Virginia as a small child on her tricycle, with parents Annie Pearl and Ivey Grayson Royall.

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, If so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part. The Ruth Driggers Moye Family Doug, Bubby, Linda, Jerry & Family

Former Hardee County resident and teacher Virginia Royall Bryan with her children, grandchildren and great- soc4:12p grandchildren during her 100th birthday party in Lakeland. April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A11 – HARDEE LIVING – 4-City News Become A Volunteer For The By Henrietta Benson 448-6737 Fish & Wildlife Commission Spring Revival: Pastor trips to Jamaica, the Philip- White. Belated happy birth- April is Florida Volunteer Month, and the how to become responsible outdoor recreators. Bernita Campbell delivered pines, Tanzania and East day to you also for your birth- Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commis- • Rescuing marine mammals. the revival message on March Africa. day in January, we miss you sion is celebrating its many volunteers and is • Monitoring and restoring oyster reef habi- 26, introduced by Prophetess Pastor Camp and First Lady both. seeking more. tat. Stephanie Stoudemire. Song Tamala have been married for Community kickball after Volunteers contribute time and energy to help • Constructing, installing and monitoring of praise was by the Peaceful more than 25 years. Children Easter afternoon of fun was at conserve fish, wildlife and habitats and to help nest boxes for southeastern American kestrels Believer Praise Team. are Jonathan, Aundrea and Bowling Green Pyatt Park on improve public access and skills related to and wood ducks. Pastor Campbell was born Teaundra. They reside in Fort Main Street. hunting, fishing, boating and wildlife viewing. • Helping construct and maintain a gravity- Oct. 20, 1966, the daughter of Meade. Pastor Camp is the Yes, we have local people More than 5,000 volunteers assisted FWC fed irrigation system for plants used in scrub Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell, seventh of 11 children born to who are in all areas of Florida staff with 85 projects around the state last year. habitat restoration. and the youngest of three parents Andrew and Betty reading The Herald-Advocate “We value our volunteers. The positive • Helping improve visitors’ experiences at daughters. She attended junior Camp Sr. Pastor Camp is a news. They tell me this is how power of volunteers strengthens our efforts,” many of the FWC’s wildlife management and senior high at Fort Meade, pastor, teacher and evangelist. they know what’s happening said FWC Executive Director Eric Sutton. “If areas. Class of 1984, and college at He is a student of the Bible. in Hardee, and they miss it you want to combine being in Florida’s beauti- • Helping organize scientific data. Southern Bible College and His favorite Scripture is II when there’s no news. ful outdoors with volunteering, we encourage Go online to MyFWC.com and click on “Get Warner Southern. She worked Chronicles 7:14. The Mother-Daughter you to get involved as an FWC volunteer.” Involved” at the very top of the webpage to see for the state of Florida as a so- Bro. Lance Fulse presided Brunch is April 21 at 10:30 Some current projects involving volunteers FWC volunteer opportunities available cial worker and Publix Super- over all three Spring Revival a.m. at Fort Meade Mobile are: statewide and by region. markets as a call analyst for orders of service during the Home Park’s Activity Center, • Collecting data to increase knowledge of Additionally, volunteers can sign-up for proj- technical support. She is cur- high worship time. Closing re- 208 Edgewood Dr. S. The at- Florida’s imperiled species. ects by clicking on “Calendar,” where a wide rently working at her passion marks were by Pastor Rubin tire will be “sundresses and • Instructing youth, residents and visitors on range of volunteer opportunities is advertised. as a day trader in the Foreign Ancrum. sandals.” The theme is “Pearls Exchange Market, and is a Happy birthday to you with of Wisdom,” guest speaker member of iMarketsLive, an April birthday. Teresa Timmons, ARNP-BC, Team Royal Covenant and The eighth annual Youth/ of Winter Haven. Tickets can Fort Green News Rich Girls Trade. Parent Summit was Friday at be purchased from Minister By Rilla Cooper She accepted Christ at the Carver Recreation Center in Lorenzo McCutchen at Peace- age of 17 during a Fellowship Bartow, with a free movie, ful Believers Church, 510 S. 773-6710 of Christian Athletes meeting “Woodlawn,” The “Day of Charleston Ave., Fort Meade, in high school. She’s a li- Fun” was Saturday. There was or by calling Petrina Mc- Greetings from Fort Green! sharp as ever. He did call me daughter, Temptie, lives in censed minister and ordained a cookout, guest speakers, Cutchen (863) 797-6327. They Our church was devastated this week and I am going to Dawsonville, Ga., and Gay pastor, currently an associate skits, archery, horseback rid- are $15 each, advance sale Sunday morning when our put the question to everyone lived with her. Temptie did not pastor of Glorious Church in ing, breakout sessions, science only. pastor, Brother Steve, an- who reads this column. He recognize me but Beth sure Lakeland, under the leadership experiments, the Fire Depart- Remember the sick: Ida M. nounced that Sunday, May 20, wanted to know if there was an did. Of course Marie lives of Pastor/Prophet Jean and ment, and free T-shirts to the White, Stanley Davis in Bar- would be his last day. He is re- old homestead on the property down here and I see her more Lady Joann Domoraud. She first 100 to arrive. tow Nursing Center, Thelma signing to return to college. He his son, Larry, bought from often. has held numerous roles in The Union Foreign Mis- Blakley and others at the dif- is the best pastor, I think, that Frank Hart. Some say we used to favor, ministry: senior pastor, out- sionary Baptist Association’s ferent care centers, Ollie B. we have ever had and I cer- Go to the Oak Grove Bap- and the little children at Zolfo reach director, director of min- annual tea will be April 21 at Budgess at home. tainly think he is smart enough tist Church and the road imme- Springs Elementary would say istries, praise and worship 11 a.m. at New Bethel MB Well, happy wedding an- and can just stay at Fort Green diately past it, turn north and to me “Hey, Mrs. Dasher” leader, and nursing home and Church in Winter Haven. Mis- niversary wishes to long-time forever, but he feels he must go for a mile and half and just when I would go over and get homeless ministry. sion statement: Congress of friends Mr. and Mrs. Bobby do the Lord’s bidding. before the end of the road there breakfast for the students at Pi- Tuesday evening, March Christian Workers. The Rev. Brown on their 55th celebra- The Cloverleaf 4-H Foun- is an old above-the-ground oneer Career Academy. Of 27, the message was by Pastor Dr. Frank O’Harrell Sr. is pas- tion on April 1, and Mr. and dation cooked the meal for the well, the type you drew water course, Marie was the assistant Andre Camp, introduced by tor and current moderator. He Mrs. Freddie Harris on April 4 Range Cattle Station meeting. from. (I might not have my di- principal, and she being so Bro. James Williams. Song of has served as Bethel’s senior of over 38 years. Happy an- I always enjoy going and rections correct.) I suggested young, it always pleased me. praise by Acts of Praise and pastor for 25 years. He is in his niversary to all. working because you always Wilson Pump might know but Of course now she has her hair Worship Praise Team, of second year as moderator. The Hines family and see someone you have not he thought he just drilled cut different! which he served as the senior Progressive MB Church’s friends gathered Friday seen in a long time. wells. Edgar said he didn’t Trudy Hendry passed on pastor, located in Bartow, for the Rev. Arthur Powell Jr. of evening after the visitation for Edgar Davis was there and think he had ever seen another April 4 and her funeral was at the past 25 years. He also is Wauchula will be in service on their loved one, Mary Ann in conversation with Jim Kelly well because our soil is so Bethany last Sunday after- the founder and president of Sunday in Davenport at the Hines, for the fish fry at her and me. The fact came out he sandy, but Sherman’s grand- noon. That church was full, Action Ministries Inc. and Friendship Baptist Church an- Cracker Lane home. will celebrate a birthday in daddy had the same type of and it is a big church. It was a Andre Camp Ministries Inter- niversary, the Rev. Leroy Happy birthday to Walter April and will turn 92. He cer- well at their place in Fort joyous home-going for she had national. Sims, pastor. Daniels. April 2 was his 75th. tainly gets around good and is Green. been sick for some time. Our Pastor Camp was licensed Tommie Underwood is in We had one in Georgia and sympathy is still extended to into the gospel ministry under Lakeland Regional Medical my grandpa always said if we the family. the pastorate of Pastor S.D. Center. Florida Art & Culture Museum had a flood, he would get in Randy Perry came through Pollard at Peaceful Baptist April 9, happy birthday the water bucket because it his surgery well, but the doc- Church in Fort Meade. He’s “74” to my former classmate, Presents Student Art Show was always empty. For those tors have told him to rest for a been preaching for 25 years, James A. White, formerly of of you who have never experi- month, and that will be hard bringing the Good News of Zolfo Springs now living in St. The South Florida State Col- day, April 19, at 5 p.m. in the enced drawing water from a for him to do! Destiny Fields Jesus Christ to everyone he Petersburg with relatives along lege Museum of Florida Art & MOFAC gallery. well, you draw a bucket and is doing well and was at meets. This includes multiple with his mother, Lottie Mae Culture’s annual Juried Stu- Awards will be bestowed for then pour it into the bucket that church last Sunday with dent Art Show opened outstanding achievement in sits in the house and everyone stitches, but moving careful. Wednesday and runs through each art medium. The Tangle- uses a common dipper! And Evelyn Thomas is in the Okee- May 3 in the museum’s gallery wood Art League will present imagine, I won’t even drink chobee hospital and is in very on the Highlands Campus in a scholarship to an outstanding after anyone today! serious condition. HARDEE COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES Avon Park. art student. It was great to see Neda It was announced in Sunday The exhibition features The Max Gooding Award Cobb and Vera Morales at the School that Jenny Revell was Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries works created by SFSC art stu- also will be announced, and funeral last week. Neda still in the Tampa hospital. Dee 113 N 7th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 dents. The month-long show used to purchase an excep- works at the school system in Oisten, who used to live here, features painting, drawing, tional student art piece for the Tele: 863-773-5717 the computer section but Vera has pneumonia and has been pottery, sculpture design, and SFSC Student Art Collection. retired. I always thought a lot quarantined for some time Requirements: Identification, Social Security graphics. MOFAC is open to the pub- of both of them, and you just with it and is trying to get well. card An awards ceremony and re- lic Wednesdays through Fri- don’t see friends enough any- She needs some of our Florida When: Wednesday ONLY | 10 am – 12 noon ception will be held on Thurs- days, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. more. sunshine because she moved This past weekend it seems several months ago to the Bowling Green Church of God like all I did was go to funer- North to live in a retirement 121 W. Broward Bowling Green, FL 33834 als! Gay Albritton’s funeral home. Please pray for these Tele: 863-375-2231 Decades was well attended, which al- and others you may know ways makes the family feel about. Requirements: Identification better if that is possible. Jane Joe and Dollene Fields said When: 3rd Saturday of the month | 8 am – noon Kennedy said in Sunday if our church collected more What were Hardee Countians No Spitting! A 95-year-old School last Sunday that the than $400 for the drop a dime Cutting Edge Food Ministry thinking and talking about in town charter will be getting a church was filled with Albrit- for the shoebox ministry, they 3059 Elm Street Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 the 1960s, or maybe the ‘30s? facelift as Zolfo Springs coun- tons as they came from near would cook breakfast for the Tele: 863-773-2484 Each issue, we will revisit that cilors reflect on past laws that and far, and she knew a lot of church. Well, now they must Requirements: Identification corresponding week and year are no longer applicable. Such them. It was also filled with plan on a lotta’ work because When: Tuesday & Friday in a decade past, using old laws prohibited spitting on lots of school personnel and everyone will come for break- copies of The Florida Advo- other friends from here. fast! 10 am – noon & 1 – 3 pm sidewalks, nonmarital cohabi- cate, the Hardee County Her- tation, and tying a horse to a It was good to see Eleanor Please pray for each other, ald or The Herald-Advocate. shade tree. The charter also Thomas, as she drove up from our nation and President First United Methodist Church of Wauchula This week, the decade of … “uses Senate rules for conduct- Okeechobee. The middle Trump. 207 N. 7th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 ing a meeting, and nobody Tele: 863-773-4267 The ‘90s does that anymore,” said attor- ney Gerald Buhr. A special act Requirements: ID & Physical address (Light Bill, April 9, 1998 Lease etc.) of the Legislature or approval When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month by voter referendum is re- THANK YOU Life Lesson: A Wisconsin quired to activate any charter 1:00 – 3:00 pm (first come, first serve) man has been sentenced to life revisions. The City Wide Mission Committee of Other Program: Bagged Lunch - M, W, F in prison after being found –––––– guilty of suffocating his eld- Bowling Green would like to say 8 am – 12 pm for pre-school age kids & adults. Grades First: More than a "THANK YOU" to everyone who Wednesday Night Free Community Dinner: erly mother with his bare dozen Hardee High School 5:30 – 6:30 pm hands while she was a patient athletes were recognized for helped make the 4th Annual Resur- at Florida Hospital Wauchula. prioritizing their academics rection Weekend a huge success. Be- Arnold John Didrickson, 58, Hardee Help Center over chosen sports. Making cause of you our Easter egg hunt, claimed that his mother, Olene the grades before playing were 713 E. Bay Street, Wauchula, FL 33873 Didrickson, 78, of Avon Park, parade and program was a great suc- Tele: 863-773-0034 asked him to assist her in end- cess. Requirements: Application with proof of ing her life. He said he consid- soc4:12c hardship ered doing so, but never Programs: Emergency & Homelessness Assis- followed through. Didrickson accused the jury, judge and po- tance lice officers of false accusa- For more information, Contact the Hardee tions without evidence. Family Fun For Everyone Help Center –––––– Truck Troubles: Zolfo Swimming • Miniature golf • Trails St. Michael’s Catholic Church Food Pantry Springs police officers will Craig Trotter, Heather Martin, & 408 Heard Bridge Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 begin cracking down on the Christina Anderson, Keith Tele: 863-773-4089 abuse of a 35-mph speed limit Nadasky, Jennifer Spears, Jes- following two separate vehicle sica Franks, Kristen New- Camping Requirements: Identification or Light Bill accidents involving semitrac- 9 When: Every Saturday 6:00 – 8:00 am some, Kristina Weis, Davina $2 +tax (up to 6 per night). tor-trailers, Police Chief Nuccio, Heather Potter, Seth Rev. 12/19/2017 Charles Tillman said. Stephenson, Ronnie Clark, Thousand Trails –––––– 2555 US Hwy 17 South, Zolfo Springs • 863-735-8888 Caleb Skitka and Josh Harvey. soc4:12c A12 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 TO A T STACKING UP

COURTESY PHOTO These first-grade teachers at Zolfo Springs Elementary not only support autism awareness, they’ll wear it on their sleeves! With April established as National Autism Awareness Month, they are giving the cause recognition with their matching T- shirts, which also read “It’s OK To Be Different.” Lending support are (from left) COURTESY PHOTOS teachers Julia Roberts, Kerry Mushrush and Jaklynne Carlton, ZSE Principal Tammy Anyone could build a tower out of Styrofoam cups. But without touching them? Pohl and teachers Kelly Daane, Sharon Ussery and Kay Crews. Armed with a pipe cleaner each and one rubber band, teams of teachers at Zolfo Springs Elementary set about that task as a team-building exercise during a recent staff meeting. With grit and grins, they proved it can be done! DESIGN CONTEST

COURTESY PHOTOS The Hardee County Public Library is currently host- ing a “Bookmark Chal- lenge” to design a bookmark for library pa- trons. The contest ends Friday, April 20. Winning designs will be printed as bookmarks for the public to pick up at the library, keep and use. Youngsters working on entries are (above, clockwise from boy at left) Corin, Eva and Julie Palacious, Madeline and Jocelyn Albritton, and Adie Drake. Below are some of the entries.

Herald-AdvocateThe Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage Crop Update PRINTERS PUBLISHERS Telephone (863) 773-3255 www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com April 9, 2018 General: According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in Florida, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, April 8, 2018. Precipitation estimates ranged from no rain in multiple locations to 3.0 inches in Auburndale (Polk County). The average mean temperature ranged from 60.5°F in Milton (Santa Rosa County) to 79.6°F in Marathon (Monroe County).

Citrus: Temperatures were well above average in the citrus growing region with most days in the mid to upper 80s. Night- time lows were in the 60s and 70s. Labelle (Hendry County) reached 94°F on its warmest day. Avon Park (Polk County) reached 91°F. Precipitation was spotty all week in citrus produc- ing counties. The greatest rainfall amount was in Polk County where four stations had over two inches. Other than Polk County, the most rainfall was in Duette (Manatee County) at 1.61 inches, followed by Zephyrhills (Pasco County) at 1.05 inches. Accord- ing to the April 5, 2018 U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate drought conditions in the northern area covered Osceola, Orange, and Seminole counties, and in the southern area covered Collier and Hendry counties. Abnormally dry conditions covered the major- ity of the remaining citrus counties. Only Pasco, Hernando, Cit- rus, and Marion counties were drought free. Grove operations included hedging and topping after har- vest. Pea-size and larger fruit was present on all varieties of cit- rus trees. Initial fruit drop continued on early varieties as the trees set next season’s crop. Growers sprayed nutritionals and fertilizers as needed for the health of the fruit and trees. Irrigation ran on a regular basis. Harvest is relatively over on all citrus except Valencia or- anges. Weekly orange utilization of the later varieties of Valencia oranges is leveling out. Maturity levels have been a problem this season, so harvesting is being adjusted to compensate for the smaller crop size and quality of fruit. Single Vision plastic lenses $49 Livestock and Pastures: Scattered showers across the state improved pasture condition. Livestock producers continued to Frames $30 feed supplements. Buy one get one 1/2 OFF

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205 N. Charleston Fort Meade 863-259-3777 1-800-673-9512 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm www.directchevy.com 24 Hour Emergency Care Available www.7eEye.com 4:12c 4:12c April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A13 To Your Good Health The Night They Tried To Fire The Preacher By Keith Roach, M.D. We moved away from the Mama shushed, she meant it. It was just that he and the other DEAR DR. ROACH: You equate blood flow to parts of scrapes and even areas that are ranch when my mother mar- So, I leaned over to my friend grownups didn’t agree. I un- have written many articles the heart and cause angina shaved. For this reason, it's a ried my stepfather. For ten Charles Brown and whispered derstood that. I didn’t agree about high blood pressure, symptoms. good idea to treat the wart years, I lived in Largo, an ex- my question to him. Before he with grownups very much ei- but I want to know about low The blood pressure is dan- quickly, preferably before it ploding suburb of St. Peters- could answer me, Mama ther. blood pressure. What is nor- gerously low when a disease gets bigger and harder to treat. burg. It was at the First Baptist grabbed my ear and yanked me My mother reached over and mal? What is low, and what process is causing the low Over-the-counter wart treat- Church of Largo that I made back to her side (which is why tried to raise my hand for me. I is dangerously low? I have a blood pressure. In extreme ments are most commonly sal- my profession of faith and was to this day, my left ear lobe is snatched it away. When the heart issue for which I take cases, low blood pressure is icylic acid. A nail file or baptized. longer than my right). vote for the “no’s” occurred, I medication. I want to know if one of the most dangerous pumice stone to get rid of dead raised my hand. My mother my blood pressure is too low. signs of shock. But in general, skin first increases effective- gave a me look that said, “Wait —Anon. for healthy people, low blood ness. Liquid medicine is used till we get home, young man.” ANSWER: Among young pressures are not worrisome. for thinner warts, and a plaster As I recall the vote ended up adults, only 5 percent of men is more effective for thicker failing by five votes. On the will have a blood pressure DEAR DR. ROACH: I warts. way home, my mother said, below 110/60 or so, and for would like to know about One home remedy is as fol- “Why did you vote the same young women, it's 90/46. warts. I know they are com- lows: Apply silver duct tape to way Charles Brown voted? Blood pressure tends to go up mon in both children and the wart and leave it on for six Don’t you think I know more with age, so low blood pres- adults. I have one on my days. Follow up by soaking the Because Baptists believe in People got up and said nice than he does?” I recognized the sure numbers are higher for thumb. I am 50 years old. wart and removing any dead the priesthood of believers, at things about the preacher, fol- danger in those questions, and older adults. Where can the warts spread skin, then leave the tape off that time baptized church lowed by people who got up wisely left them unanswered. For people with healthy to? I heard you can find overnight. Repeat the process members no matter their age and said not-so-nice things Then I spoke the truth, “I voted hearts, the only time we worry them only on your hands and by applying duct tape for an- could attend church conference about the preacher. As best I the way I voted because it about low blood pressure is if feet. Is that true? other six days. This is effective and vote. At 8 years old, my could follow, some folks were seemed right to me.” there are symptoms, and the —J.S. in some people. You should vote carried the same weight as upset that the preacher was al- I mark that night as the first most common symptoms are ANSWER: Warts are raised see your doctor if these home my parents’. ways insisting on his way, and time I learned some people lightheadedness and fainting. round or oval growths, caused remedies don't work. I was a weird kid; church they didn’t like his way. I think church is about winning In people with congestive by the human papilloma virus. Dr. Roach regrets that he is un- conference fascinated me. Nor- looked at my parents and could and losing. Maybe my parents heart failure, low blood pres- Although they most commonly able to answer individual let- mally calm men would get red tell by their nodding, they were had a point; maybe the sure usually is not concerning occur on the hands and feet, ters, but will incorporate them in the face as they struggled to on the side of people who Preacher was a little hard- in itself, but because it might some strains of HPV are more in the column whenever possi- hold back words. I think I didn’t like the way the headed. Still, I wondered then, indicate that the heart is get- likely to cause warts in the ble. Readers may email ques- knew what words they wanted Preacher was doing things. and wonder now, why didn’t ting weaker. However, many genital region. Warts can ap- tions to ToYourGoodHealth@ to say; I’d heard them in the When Baptists get up a head they just get together and talk of the medications used for pear on any part of your body, med.cornell.edu. To view and cowpens. of steam, a church conference about it? Maybe even pray CHF reduce blood pressure, and you can spread them from order health pamphlets, visit Timid women would forget can last a long, long time. The about it? Why did it have to which can even limit the one part of your body to an- www.rbmamall.com, or write Paul’s injunction to keep silent meeting had started at 6:30; it come down to winning and amount of medication that can other, as well as from person to to Good Health, 628 Virginia in church and would stand up was drawing close to 9:30, way losing? be used. In people with block- person. Warts are more likely Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. to lambast Deacons, Music Di- past my bedtime. Still the en- Too many churches make ages in their arteries, too low a to occur in areas of skin that (c) 2018 North America Synd., Inc. rectors, and the Preacher’s tertainment value was high. dumb decisions because they blood pressure can cause inad- are irritated, such as cuts, All Rights Reserved wife. If you didn’t have a dog The drama was better than think every decision must have in the fight, a Baptist business “The NBC Mystery Theater” winners and losers. Funny, I meeting in late ‘60s was better on TV that night. don’t remember Jesus talking than anything on television for Someone finally called for much about winning and losing raw entertainment value. the vote. It was carefully ex- in the church. I remember a lot YOUR BUSINESS COULD I must have been about 11 plained by the Preacher (who of stuff about love, and serv- when I sat with Mama at a was the moderator – awkward) ing, and making sure we fol- APPEAR HERE TOO!! church conference one that a “yes” vote meant a vote low Jesus. Maybe if we stuck Wednesday night. Pop was of “no-confidence,” and a “no” to that, we’d be a lot better off. Contact there too, which was unusual; vote meant you approved of My parents are gone now; Nancy Davis, Kim Reas or Trayce Daniels that should have been my first the preacher (Baptists would the Preacher in question is still clue that something was up. later go on to write many parts alive and is my friend on Face- Roy Attaway, a good friend of of the IRS tax code). My par- book; and First Baptist Largo my parents, went forward to ents raised their hands to vote no longer exists. I myself nar- 773-3255 make a motion declaring “no- “yes.” It was then I realized I rowly escaped a group that www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com confidence” in the preacher. I’d could vote, too. wanted to fire me at a church in never heard this phrase before. I didn’t particularly like the Kentucky for some reason or I wasn’t sure what “no-confi- preacher, but I didn’t dislike other. dence” meant, but I could tell him either. To my 11-year old Still, I think back to the night by Mr. Roy’s tone he didn’t mind, I knew he wasn’t per- they wanted to fire the PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE like the preacher. fect, but I didn’t think he ought Preacher. The biggest lesson I I leaned over to ask Mama to be fired. It wasn’t like he learned? You can be all grown TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS what “no-confidence” meant, was caught sniffing glue, or up and still not really do what TOWN COMMISSION and she shushed me. When sneaking a peek at a Playboy. Jesus wants you to do. The Zolfo Springs Town Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 24, 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: USDA Estimate Of Florida ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ZOLFO SPRINGS, HARDEE Oranges Is 45 Million Boxes COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE VACATING OF AN UNNAMED The latest report by United Hurricane Irma had a devas- and wildfires. RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN LOTS 2 – 8, and LOTS 11 – 13, OF THE States Department of Agricul- tating impact on the Florida Prior to Hurricane Irma, WILLIAMS AND CHILD’S ADDITION TO ZOLFO SPRINGS PLAT AS ture holds Florida Orange pro- Citrus industry. Florida growers Florida was expected to pro- RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 27, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF duction steady with a slight reported 30 to 70 percent crop duce about 75 million boxes of HARDEE COUNTY RUNNING OVER PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL decrease in Grapefruit produc- loss after Hurricane Irma’s oranges this season, according ID 27-34-25-0750-00004-0002 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CIRCLE K tion, according to a release landfall on September 10, with to private estimates. STORE; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE TO POTENTIALLY INTERESTED PER- Tuesday. the southwest region of the About the Florida SONS, EMERGENCY SERVICES AND UTILITIES; PROVIDING SEVER- The USDA’s March report state receiving the most dam- Department of Citrus ABILITY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. estimates Florida Orange pro- age. The hurricane uprooted The Florida Department of Cit- duction for 2017-18 to remain trees and left many groves sit- rus is an executive agency of The public hearing will be held on the date and time noted above. The meeting will at 45 million boxes, a 35 per- ting in standing water for up to Florida government charged be held in the Town Commission Chambers at 3210 US Highway 17 South, Zolfo cent decrease over last season three weeks, potentially dam- with the marketing, research Springs, Florida. Any interested persons who feel they are affected by these changes and the lowest crop size in aging the root systems and im- and regulation of the Florida are encouraged to attend the public hearing and be heard. At said hearing any per- more than 75 years. Florida pacting future seasons’ growth. citrus industry. Its activities are son, his Agent or Attorney, may appear and be heard. Any person(s) wishing to view Grapefruit production reduced In October, the Florida De- funded by a tax paid by growers relevant information in advance of the public hearing may view said documents at the by 650,000 boxes to 4 million partment of Agriculture and on each box of citrus that Zolfo Springs Town Hall, 3210 US Highway 17 South, Zolfo Springs, Florida, week- boxes, a decrease of 49 percent Consumer Services announced moves through commercial days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act over last season. There was a that Florida Citrus sustained channels. The industry em- (ADA), anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting should contact small increase in Florida spe- more than $760 million in dam- ploys 45,000 people, provides the Town Clerk’s Office at (863) 735-0405 ext. 222 at least 48 hours in advance of this cialty fruit, which includes tan- ages due to Hurricane Irma. an annual economic impact of meeting. gerines and tangelos. The U.S. Senate and House of $8.6 billion to the state, and “After a season of crisis, our Representatives passed federal contributes hundreds of mil- industry finds hope in a new disaster recovery relief as part lions of dollars in tax revenues bloom, a new crop, disaster re- of a larger spending bill in Feb- that help support Florida’s lief on the horizon and the op- ruary. In April, the USDA an- schools, roads and health care portunity a new season brings,” nounced it will begin services. For more information said Shannon Shepp, executive implementing disaster pay- about the Florida Department director of the Florida Depart- ments of up to $2.36 billion in of Citrus, please visit FloridaC- ment of Citrus. response to 2017 hurricanes itrus.org.

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE OF PETITION The Department announces receipt of a petition for a variance (File No. MMR_0142476-076) under Section 378.2212, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 62C- 16.0045, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) from Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC (Mosaic). Mosaic is requesting a variance for the Fort Green Mine from the requirements of Rule 62C-16.0051(12)(b)4, F.A.C. to complete reclamation on all areas not under mine op- erations within two years. The Fort Green Mine was temporary shut down in 2006.

The project site is located north and south of SR 62 and east of SR 37 in Polk, Hardee, and Manatee Counties. The Fort Green Mine includes all or portions of Sections 20, 22, 27-29 Township 32 South, Range 23 East; Sections 3-5, 9-10, 29-32, Township 33 South, Range 23 East; 5-8, 18 Township 34 South, Range 23 East; and Sections 13-14, Township 34 South, Range 23 East. The mine is located within the landward extent of the folloing Class III waters: Gum Swamp Branch, Horse Creek, Myakka River, Payne Creek, and the West Fork of Horse Creek.

The permit file is available online and can be accessed through the Department’s In- formation Portal at:

https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=hitlist&[free- Text=]&[folderName=]&[profile=Reclamation]&[creator=]&[entityType=any]&[cre- atedDateTo=]&[catalog=26]&[searchBy=Profile]&[sortBy=Document+Date]&[creat edDate=]&{County=_EQ_HARDEE}&{District=_EQ_SWD}&{Facility- Site+ID=_EQ_MMR_142476}

Please address any comments or objections to the address above or to MiningAnd- [email protected] or contact our office at 850.245.8336; please include the file number in your request. Comments or objections should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure that there is adequate time for them to be considered in the De- partment decision on the application.

4:12c 4:12c A14 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 Original Mosaic Truck Route Concerns Aired By JIM KELLY not hold up over hundreds of Luther King Drive. There will Of The Herald-Advocate extra truck trips a day. be free food for the community The Bowling Green City An alternative was men- and a band from 5 to 7 p.m. A Commission on March 13 held tioned to route the trucks south noise waiver was approved. a discussion on Mosaic haul- from State Rd. 62 to REA In the new city budget gen- ing many truckloads a month Road, then North on Heard eral fund revenues are esti- of phosphate from its Fort Bridge Road through Mosaic's mated at $1.7 million. This Green plant (the former CF mining area to the plant. includes administrative, police mine) from State Rd. 62, north Mayor Fite said he heard the department, physical environ- on U.S. 17 through the city, FDOT is looking at the situa- ment and recreation. and east on County Line Road tion. Enterprise fund revenues are to the South Fort Meade Mine. In other action Chiquita estimated at $10.3 million. (Editor's Note: Since the date Robinson said an Easter Pa- This includes sanitation, water, of this meeting, Mosaic has rade would be held March 31 sewer, miscellaneous revenue, changed the proposed 62-17- on the west side of the city. and grant/loan proceeds. County Line Rd. route. Now, City Commissioner Steve CenState Contractors' low the trucks to go west on 62 Spinks and City Manager Jerry bid of $1.733 million was ap- from Fort Green to the Four Conerly said they were con- proved for water plant im- Corners Mine processing plant cerned that yellow rope had provements to reduce sulfates on the Manatee-Hillsborough been stolen and some play- and total dissolved solids. county line. The mine was se- ground structures such as the To replace water valves the lected because it is located at slide had been defaced at the city's share will be $35,000, re- the corner of Hardee/Polk/ new Commerce Park Play- ported the engineering firm of Hillsborough/Manatee county ground on Lake Branch Road. Pennoni in Winter Haven. lines.) The second reading was ap- The commission has bought "My opinion is this board proved of an ordinance annex- the Otallah property (Ellen's (Bowling Green City Commis- ing property at 4103 U.S. 17 Thrift Store) for $20,000 at PHOTOS BY LESLIE LONG sion) is scared to death" to put owned by GEO Food Store at 4709 N. Central Ave. to ex- From left are Mayor Sam Fite, Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Movimiento Internacional this issue on the agenda. This the south city limits. pand Main Street Park. Pastor Danny Girona, and Commissioner Steve Spinks. would ruin your town. You Another ordinance was ap- could pass a measure to not proved on second reading of allow these trucks," said Henry annexing two parcels owned Kuhlman. by Mayor Fite adjacent to the "Manatee County has a two- GEO Food Store property. hour standdown on these Fite abstained from voting. trucks during school hours. The commission approved a The Hardee County Commis- 2017 audit of the city done by sion does not. Ralph Arce of CS&L CPAs. The auditor said the Hardee County Planning the city had a good year, had and Zoning Board wanted a good records and was in good time to carve out while school financial condition. buses were running." A supplemental agreement City Mayor Sam Fite said was approved to replace about the Florida Department of 30 water valuves for about Transportation controls traffic $150,000 through Envisors en- on U.S. 17 (State Rd. 35) and gineers. State Rd. 62. "The city has no A wastewater (sewer) proj- jurisdiction." ect will cost $25,000 for grit Fite said the intersection of removal which will help out U.S. 17 and County Line Road tanks, pumps and valves. A is not adequate for hundreds of headworks project at the extra heavy truck loads. wastewater plant is approved Mark Mercer said, "There for $450,000. are already a lot of big trucks A water treatment plan has on 62 and 17 such as fruit been approved which will treat trucks. U.S. and state high- 75 percent of the city's water to ways cannot deny access to bring the city in compliance use the highways." with state-mandated standards Don McClellan said he was for levels of sulfates and total concerned with traffic safety. dissolved solids. Dee Williams-Tatis said she, On Feb. 13 the commission too, was concerned about child approved an ordinance to safety and wear and tear on the amend the unified land devel- roads. opment code regarding modu- Frank Kirkland said Mosaic lar homes and permitted signs. has closed a plant in Plant City The commission approved that used to accept phosphate an ordinance to annex land at by rail from Fort Green. He 530 Lake Branch Road. and Kuhlman said over 250 A state grant for the Main truck round trips a day could Street Park should be termi- occur. nated so the park can be en- Kuhlman said the hearing at larged. The commission the Hardee County Commis- authorized a letter be written to sion was not well publicized that effect to the state. ahead of time and that Bowl- The Iglesia de Dios Pente- ing Green was not notified. costal Movimiento Interna- One resident expressed con- tional Church will celebrate its cern that the County Line second anniversary Saturday, bridge over Peace River might April 21, at 4831 Martin

City Manager Jerry Conerly congratulates Mayor Sam Fite for completing Florida League of Cities University- Institute for Municipal Elected Officials Level 4. The course was about leadership and management of cities and their staffs.

Mayor Sam Fite congratulates city employee Wayne Prine for 5 years of service. 4:12c THE B Herald-Advocate Thursday, April 12, 2018 New Kids In Town! Family Has Grown To 50 Apes In an immediate need, three Florida bought these chim- chimpanzees. At the cost of young chimpanzees who were panzees, so the trainer brought over $20,000 a year for each once rented out for use in tele- them into Florida for the sale. great ape at the sanctuary, we vision, films, ads and events He brought them into the state have just taken on an addi- were moved to the Center for illegally, however, without tional $60,000 in operating ex- Great Apes in Wauchula a few permits. He was arrested by penses. But we could not turn weeks ago. the Florida Wildlife Commis- these precious chimps down. Hannah, who is 17, Kenzy, sion, and the chimpanzee Right now, Hannah, Kenzy 13, and Bentley, 9, started youngsters were sent to a and Bentley are housed to- their lives working for a chimp holding facility for some time gether in our new chimpanzee trainer living in Missouri and before going on to the new nighthouse until they complete Nevada. For most of their in- owner. their veterinary checks to de- fancy, they were moved around in small, single crate cages inside a van while the trainer tried to get work using the chimpanzees in Los Ange- les, New Jersey and Las Vegas. A friend of the trainer once told KLAS News in Nevada that the “chimps were kept in As they’ve grown, their termine their health status. cages inside a darkened, bru- most recent owner decided the And, they’re learning to trust tally hot recreational vehicle chimpanzees needed to be their caregivers and eat the nu- and were rarely allowed out. somewhere where they could tritious food given to them. ‘He would absolutely hit them receive dedicated care and be They will soon be intro- atop the head with his knuck- integrated into a larger group duced to other chimpanzees at les’ … . ‘(The RV) was horri- of chimpanzees, with im- the sanctuary, and we look for- ble. I wouldn't stay in there. I proved outdoor space, all ward to providing them with wouldn't let my worst enemy things the Center for Great long happy lives in sanctuary stay in there.” Apes could offer them. care. This friend went on to say, Chimpanzees with these The Center for Great Apes in “He would pound on the cage, early-life experiences have Wauchula is the sole accred- yell, take a stick and hit the many difficulties to overcome. ited orangutan sanctuary and cage, or not feed them until We know that with patience one of a few accredited chim- they stop making noise.” and compassionate care, these panzee sanctuaries in the na- With very little “work” for chimpanzees will become tion. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit his chimpanzees coming his more confident and normal in organization, donations are way, the trainer then adver- their interactions with others tax-deductible. Visit Center- tised them for sale about five of their own species. forGreatApes.org, call 767- years ago. No funding came to the cen- 8903, or mail to P.O. Box 488, A private owner in north ter for the care of these young Wauchula, FL 33873.

COURTESY PHOTOS Hannah is the oldest. She is 17 years old.

Kenzy is a teenager now, at 13.

Bentley, 9, is the youngest. SFSC Offers 6-Week Coding Academy With the growth in technology comes an be programmed and coded. Someone has to increase in demand for computer coding tell the chips what to do.” skills. To serve that need, South Florida Stevens continued, “Throughout the State College is offering its first summer country, for-profit, expensive ‘coding boot Code Academy, beginning Monday, May 7, camps’ have sprung up to train people to at the Highlands Campus in Avon Park. code. To answer the need for more program- Through the academy, students can reg- mers, we decided to offer a low-cost coding ister for three college-credit computer pro- boot camp at SFSC.” gramming courses and learn six SFSC’s Code Academy schedule offers programming languages in six weeks at six flexibility. Students can take the full six hours a day. weeks of programming languages Python, They can earn a total of nine college SQL, C++, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript or credits. take two weeks to focus on one or two of “There’s a growing need for computer these coding languages. Python and SQL are programming, or ‘coding,’” said Dr. Cherie offered May 7-17; C++ is May 21-June 1; Stevens, professor of computer science at and HTML/CSS and JavaScript are June 4- SFSC. “The use of computer technology is 14. universal, not just in computers” she said. To register for the SFSC Code Academy, “Home appliances and cars have electronic visit the Welcome Center at the Hardee Cam- computer chips. All of that hardware has to pus on U.S. 17 south of Bowling Green. Bentley really enjoys lounging in his hammock. B2 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 VARSITY BASEBALL VARSITY SOFTBALL Wildcats Defeat Bulldogs Lady Cats Upend Titans By TOM STAIK scored on a wild pitch as Alexy held the plate. Of The Herald-Advocate The final three runs came in the top of the By TOM STAIK son, Carranco, Carlton, Der- third inning when Hardee go The Wildcats defeated the Bulldogs of DeS- seventh inning. Davis scored following a Of The Herald-Advocate ringer, Benavidez, DeLeon, on the board when Benavidez oto County High School in varsity baseball ac- ground ball to left field off the bat of Block. The Lady Wildcats upended and Rodriguez each recorded a crossed home plate folloing a tion in a 12-7 game held April 6. Block and Lindsey scored on a pop fly to cen- the Titans of Tenoroc High run. Salazar had three hits, Ro- line drive to left field off the The boys in orange and blue from Hardee ter field off the bat of DeLeon. School in a 13-3 match April 6 driguez had two hits, and Pat- bat of Carlton. Carlton eventu- Senior High School jumped out to an impres- Hardee recorded nine runs and 10 hits during in varsity softball action. terson, Carlton, Derringer, and ally scored following a bunt by sive 7-0 lead in the top of the first inning. 29 at bats in the effort. Lindsey, DeLeon, and The ladies in orange and Figueroa each had one hit. Carranco to bring the score to Hardee got on the board when Mason Block Hanchey each had two runs, and Block, Tyson, blue from Hardee Senior High Pitching duties were shared 2-0. crossed home plate as Dawson Hanchey was and Davis each had one run. DeLeon had three School jumped out to an early by Benavidez and Derringer. Five more Hardee runs came walked with bases loaded. Cade Alexy was hits, Tyson had two hits, and Block, Lindsey, 4-0 lead in the top of the first Benavidez held the mound for in the bottom of the fifth in- walked in the next at bat sending Matt Tyson Hanchey, Alexy, and Davis each had one hit. inning. Ashlee Patterson three innings as she threw 49 ning. The effort started when across home plate. Logan Cartwright knocked The Wildcat mound was shared by Weston scored following a line drive pitches, allowed two hits and Paterson scored folloing a hard a ground ball to first base that allowed Adrian Schrader and Lindsey. Schrader held the off the bat of Destinee Jack- two runs, and struck out three ground ball off the bat of Jack- DeLeon to score. Hanchey eventually scored mound three innings and threw 53 pitches as son. Jackson and Lillian batters,. Derringer held the son. Carlton and Jackson (tag- after Gunner Leonard was walked with bases he allowed three hits and one runs and struck Salazar crossed home plate mound for four innings as she ging home on the throw) both loaded. A line drive to center field by Dylan out four batters. Lindsey held the mound for following a ground ball off the threw 62 pitches, allowed two scored following a ground ball Davis allowed Alexy to score. The final run of four innings as he threw 58 pitches and allowed bat of Stephanie Derringer. hits and one run, and struck to center field off the bat of the inning came from Leonard who scored on one hit and struck out nine batters. Derringer eventually scored out three batters. Derringer. Carranco and a pop out to right field off the bat of Tyson. following a hard ground ball to With the win, the Wildcats Azaria Rivers scored next fol- The score remained unchanged until the top Hardee Downs Frostproof, 14-4 third base off the bat Deborah improved to 12-11 for the sea- lowing a ground ball off the of the third inning when a pair of Wildcat runs The Wildcats defeated the Frostproof Mid- Figueroa. son. bat of DeLeon to bring the brought the score to 9-0. Alexy scored follow- dle/Senior High School Bulldogs in a 14-4 Hardee continued to push score to 7-0. ing a fly ball to right field off the bat of game held April 2. ahead in the top of the second Hardee Bests Jenkins, 4-3 Three more Wildcat runs Leonard. A line drive to left field off the bat of Frostproof took an early 2-0 lead in the top inning as Patterson crossed Hardee bested the Eagle followed in the bottom of the Block allowed Leonard to score. of the second inning. home plate on a fly ball to cen- squad from George Jenkins sixth inning. Carlton scored DeSoto got on the board in the bottom of the Hardee answered in the bottom of the third ter field off the bat of Salazar (Lakeland) High School in a 4- following a hard ground ball to third inning with a six run rally to cut Hardee’s inning as the squad tied the game 2-2. Block that brought the score to 5-0. 3 game on April 4. center off the bat of Derringer. lead to 9-6. scored after tagging up following a fly out to An error allowed another The Lady Wildcats jumped A ground out to second off the The score remained unchanged until the top center field off the bat of Tyson. Lindsey cored Hardee run in the top of the to an early 1-0 lead in the top bat of Mallory Gough allowed of the seventh inning when Hardee added three following a fly ball to right field off the bat of third, as Amari DeLeon of the first inning when Carl- Carranco to score. The final runs to take the 12-7 win. Cartwright crossed Cartwright. crossed home plate to bring the ton homered on a fly ball to run came as Rivers crossed home plate following a line drive to center field The Bulldogs retook the lead in the top of the score to 6-0. left field. home palte following a fly ball off the bat of Davis. Davis eventually scored fifth inning to bring the score to 4-2. Makayla Benavidez crossed Hardee continued to push to left field off the bat of Ro- following a line drive to right field off the bat The Wildcats answered in the bottom of the home in the top of the fourth to forward in the top of the sec- driguez. of Quinton Lindsey. The final run of the game inning in spectacular fashion as they sent up 10 bring the score to 7-0 as she ond inning. Alexis McBride Hardee had 10 runs and 11 came from Block who scored on the throw fol- runs to take a 12-4 lead. Tyson and DeLeon capitalized on a series of and Benavidez both scored fol- hits in 32 at bats in the outing. lowing Lindsey’s hit. scored after Hanchey singled on a hard ground passed balls as Alexis lowing a line drive to right Carlton had three runs, Car- Hardee had 12 runs and nine hits in 31 at bats ball to center field. Hanchey then scored on an McBride held the plate. field off the bat of Carlton to ranco and Rivers each had two during the outing. Block, Alexy, Cartwright, error by the catcher before Alexy was walked. Tenoroc answered with a bring the score to 3-0. runs, and Patterson, Jackson, and Leonard each had two runs, and Tyson, Coy Gough grounded into a fielder’s choice to run in the bottom of the fourth The score remained un- and Benavidez were each DeLeon, Hanchey, and Davis each had one run. first base that allowed Alexy to score. Leonard to cut the Wildcat lead to 7-1. changed until the top of the credited with runs. Carlton had Block had three hits, Davis had two hits, and scored on an error before Block pops out to Hardee continued to capital- fifth inning when Carranco three hits, Derringer had two Lindsey, Tyson, DeLeon, and Leonard each right field, allowing Davis to score. Lindsey ize on fielding errors in the top scored following a hard hits, and Patterson, Jackson, had one hit. scored following a triple on a line drive off the of the fifth inning as it added ground ball to center field off Carranco, Salazar, Rodriguez, Pitching duties were shared by DeLeon and bat of Tyson. Tyson scores following a pop fly two more runs. Marisa Ro- the bat of Salazar that brought and Benavidez each had one Hanchey. DeLeon held the mound for three in- by DeLeon. Deleon scored on a line drive to driguez scored on an error and the score to 4-0. hit. nings as he threw 63 pitches, allowed three hits center field by Hanchey. The final run of the Salazar scored on a wild pitch George Jenkins scored its and six runs, and struck out four batters. inning came from Cartwright who scored fol- while Alayna Carranco waited three runs in the bottom of the Hanchey held the mound for four innings as he lowing a pop fly to right field off the bat of to be walked from the plate, fifth to bring the score to 4-3. threw 48 pitches and allowed one hit and one Alexy. bringing the score to 9-1. Hardee had four runs and 11 run and struck out five batters. Hardee added two more runs in the bottom Tenoroc’s final two runs, hits in 36 at bats. Carlton, Car- Tech Tower Properties, LLC cutting the Hardee lead to 9-3, ranco, McBride, and Be- proposes to construct a 260’ With the win, Hardee improved to 10-7. of the sixth inning. Davis scored following a lattice communications tower double on a line drive to center field off the bat came in the bottom of the fifth. navidez each had runs. Carlton with the required dual red and Wildcats Tame Panthers, of Lindsey. The final run came from Lindsey A four-run rally in the top of and Salazar each had two hits, white FAA lighting located near 9-1 who scored on an error as Griffin Clark held the seventh inning sealed the and Patterson, Jackson, Der- 3065 SR 66, Zolfo Springs, FL The Panthers of Mulberry High School were the plate. win for Hardee. Patterson ringer, McBride, and Be- 33890. You may review the ap- scored after Salazar singled navidez each had one hit. plication by going to tamed by the Wildcats during a 9-1 game held Hardee had 14 runs and 11 hits in 26 at bats. www.fcc.gov/asr/applications April 3. Lindsey had three runs, Tyson, DeLeon, and with a ground ball to second Carranco held the mound for and enter Form 854 file number Mulberry took the early lead as they jumped Davis each had two runs, and Block, base. Salazar scored after Car- Hardee through all seven in- A1098894. The FCC encour- out 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning. Cartwright, Hanchey, Alexy, and Leonard each ranco knocked a fly ball to nings as she lobbed 94 pitches, ages any interested party to The score remained unchanged until the top had one run. Lindsey, Hanchey, and Leonard right field. Carranco scored on allowed four hits and three raise environmental concerns a passed ball as Sarah Carlton runs, and struck out one batter. by filing a Request for Environ- of the fourth inning when Hardee scored four each had two hits, and Block, Tyson, DeLeon, mental Review with the FCC. runs to take a 4-1 lead. Lindsey and Tyson Cartwright, and Alexy each had one hit. held the plate. The final run Filing Instructions can be found scored after Hanchey knocked a line drive to Pitching duties were shared by Ivan Badillo came from Carlton after a Lady Cats Blank Panthers at www.fcc.gov/asr/environ- right field. DeLeon stole home plate while and Kaleb Floyd. Badillo held the mound four ground out off the bat of Der- The Lady Wildcats blanked mentalrequest or a paper copy Alexy held the plate. Alexy eventually singled innings and threw 72 pitches as he allowed four ringer. the Panthers of Mulberry High can be mailed to: FCC Re- Hardee had 13 runs and nine School in a 10-0 game held quests for Environmental Re- on a line drive to center field that allowed hits and four runs and struck out five batters. view, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 Hanchey to score. Floyd held the mound a little over one inning hits in 34 at bats during the April 3. 12th St SW, Washington, DC outing. Patterson and Salazar The game remained score- Bringing the score to 6-1, Hardee added a and threw 37 pitches as he allowed no runs or 20554. 4:12c run in the top of the sixth when Hanchey hits and struck out two batters. each had three runs, and Jack- less until the bottom of the

VARSITY TRACK & FIELD NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Hardee Wins Moore Haven Meet Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 By TOM STAIK a time of 45.27. Girls 4x100m Relay: 1st, Durastanti, 2:24.17; 2nd, Ivan Victoria L. Rogers Of The Herald-Advocate Hardee also took first in the Hardee, 55.00. Rodriguez, 2:24.63; and 4th, Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and The Wildcats marched to an 4x400m and 4x800m relays. Girls 4x400m Relay: 1st, Miguel Velasco, 2:44.35. Comptroller easy victory April 5 over In the field events, Louis Hardee, 4:45.50; and 2nd, Boys 1600m Run: 1st, Gage Tax Deed File: 252017TD030XXXX Moore Haven High School in took first in the high jump with Hardee, 4:46.34. Camacho, 6:16.16. Date: 04/04/2018 the Terrier Track Meet. a height of 1.57m. Tyler Steed- Girls 4x800m Relay: 1st, Boys 3200m Run: 1st, The Lady Wildcats posed a ley was first in the discus with Hardee, 12:57.81. Roberto Gutierrez, 11:48.56; NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED seemingly unstoppable force as a distance of 35.40m. Oscar Girls High Jump: 1st, Javia and 2nd, Jaime Chagoya, they won the meet 103 to 29. DeJesus was first in the pole Thompson, 1.27m; and 1st, 13:21.61. WARNING The Wildcats, too, were im- vault with a height of 10-0. Kaitlynn Brandeberry, 1.27m. Boys 110m Hurdles: 1st, THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE pressive as they managed Girls Long Jump: 2nd, Ja- Samuel Louis, 17.56; 2nd, PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH 73.67 points against Moore Individual Results: lynn Thompson, 4.60m; 3rd, Aaron Cook, 17.71; 3rd, Colen YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST. Haven’s 57.33 points. Girls 100m Dash: 2nd, Acheline Delhomme, 4.29m; Oakes, 17.77; and 6th, Adrian The ladies took 15 first place Marisela Duran, 14.28; 4th, 4th, Jennifer Lopez, 4.23m; Alvarez, 22.60. The property will be sold at a public auction on the finishes in the meet. Rola Hijaz, 14.48; 5th, 6th, Jesula Charles, 3.88m; 7th, Boys 300m Hurdles: 1st, 16th day of May, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the Acheline Delhomme was Stephanie Louis, 15.37; 6th, Ebony Lami, 3.87m. Colen Oakes, 45.27; 2nd, back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- first in the 200m dash with a Yacquelin Villalva, 15.78; 7th, Girls Triple Jump: 1st, Mir- Samuel Louis, 47.78; 3rd, tions concerning real property taxes, contact the time of 29.96, and Jessica Pas- Maria Martinez, 15.86; 8th, acle Thompson, 8.96m; 2nd, Aaron Cook, 48.77; and 6th, Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- cual was first in the 400m dash Maria Gutierrez, 15.90; 9th, Jesula Charles, 8.24m; 3rd, Carlos Lopez 53.55. 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive with a time of 1:06.96. Adela Rojas, 16.04; and 10th, Mercades Cisneros, 7.91m; Boys 4x100m Relay: 2nd, further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, Tatiana Mier was first in the Ivette Gonzalez, 16.77. 4th, Jennifer Lopez, 7.86m; Hardee, 48.57; and 4th, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- 1600m run with a time of Girls 200m Dash: 1st, Ache- and 5th, Vernoica Molina, Hardee, 50.78. 6:30.14 and first in the 3200m line Delhomme, 29.96; 3rd, Ja- 6.85m. Boys 4x400m Relay: 1st, mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, run with a time of 14:34.67. lynn Thompson, 30.97; 5th, Girls Shot Put: 1st, Alexis Hardee, 3:50.12. Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Mercades Cisneros was first Rola Hijaz, 31.65; 7th, Maria Benjamin-Graham, 11.64m; Boys 4x800m Relay: 1st, in the 100m hurdles with a Gutierrez, 32.73; 8th, Yac- 2nd, Brilyance Augustus, Hardee, 9:23.98; and 2nd, The holder of the following tax certificate has filed time of 18.78 and Ebony Lami quelin Villalva, 33.59; 9th, 7.90m; 4th, Lilliana Ramos, Hardee, 9:31.43. the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The was first in the 300m hurdles Stephanie Louis, 34.20; 10h, 6.52m; 5th, Maria Deloera, Boys High Jump: 1st, certificate number and year of issuance, the de- with a time of 52.86. Adela Rojas, 34.44; and 11th, 6.27m; and 7th, Alisa Arce, Samuel Louis, 1.57m; 2nd, scription of the property, and the names in which it Hardee also took first in the Maria Martinez, 35.22. 5.25m. Jozie St. Louis, 1.52m; 2nd, was assessed are: 4x100m, 4x400m, and 4x800m Girls 400m Dash: 1st, Jes- Girls Discus Throw: 1st, Myron Refoure, 1.52m; 5th, relays. sica Pascual, 1:06.96; 2nd, Alexis Benjamin-Graham, Jaime Chagoya, 1.42m; 6th, CERTIFICATE NO.: 862 In the field events, Miracle Javia Thompson, 1:09.48; 3rd, 35.24m; 2nd, Kassidy Wallace, Josh Ward, 1.37m. YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2010 Thompson was first in the Nubia Gomez, 1:10.02; 9th, 16.16m; 5th, Maria Deloera, Boys Long Jump: 4th, NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: Margrene Lamp- triple jump with a distance of Marisela Duran, 1:20.24; 10th, 13.94m; and 6th, Alisa Arce, Myron Refoure, 5.21m; 5th, ley 8.96m. Alexis Benhamin-Gra- Marley Ureste, 1:23.16; 11th, 13.20m. Josh Ward, 5.18m; and 6th, ham was first in the shot put Ivette Gonzalez, 1:30.85. Girls Pole Vault: 1st, Sophie Terrence White, 4.69m. Description of Property: with a distance of 11.64m and Girls 800m Dash: 2nd, In- Allen, 7-0; 1st, Nubia Gomez, Boys Triple Jump: 3rd, Parcel Identification Number 10-34-25-0840-0000I- in the discus with a distance of grid Mendoza, 2:54.42; 3rd, 7-0, 3rd, Mariela Badillo, 6-6; Aaron Cook, 10.06m; 4th, Ter- 0003 35.24m. Sophie Allen and Yennifer Nunez, 2:56.15; and and 4th, Daisy Badillo, 6-0. rence White, 9.99m; and 5th, Nubia Gomez tied for first in 4th, Laura Ramos, 3:14.04. Boys 100m Dash: 9th, Jozie Carlos Lopez, 9.46m. DESCRIPTION: the pole vault with a height of Girls 1600m Run: 1st, Ta- St. Louis, 12.93; 10th, Boys Shot Put: 3rd, Marcus LOT 3 BLK I 7-0. tiana Mier, 6:30.14. Marcelin Cimeus, 12.98; 11th, Sambrano, 11.19m; 5th, Dustin SUBURBAN ACRES The boys in orange and blue Girls 3200m Run: 1st, Ta- Man Rivera, 13.29; 12th, Willis, 10.55m; 6th, Ariel took 11 first place finishes. tiana Mier, 14:34.67; 3rd, Amy Gabriel Arguelles, 13.32; and Whiters, 9.76m; 8th, Adrian 143P68 217P241 Dalton Kiella was first in the Gutierrez, 16:00.95; and 4th, 13th, Paul Mares, 14.90. Alvarez, 9.44m; and 9th, Mario 400m dash with a time of 56.90 Kareli Plata, 16:17.15. Boys 200m Dash: 4th, Israel Gomez, 9.13m. SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- and Zack Durastanti was first Girls 100m Hurdles: 1st, Lopez, 26.02; 5th, Jozie St. Boys Discus: 1st, Tyler STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. in the 800m dash with a time of Mercades Cisneros, 18.78; Louis, 27.29; 6th, Man Rivera, Steedley, 35.40m; 2nd, Collin 2:24.17. 2nd, Jennifer Lopez, 18.95; 27.54; 7th, Angel Conejo, Barton, 35.18m; 3rd, Marcus All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. Gage Camacho was first in 3rd, Kaitlynn Brandeberry, 28.10; 8th, Carlos Lopez, Sambrano, 33.70m; 4th, Ariel the 1600m run with a time of 20.36; and 4th, Veronica 29.69; and 9th, Elias Ramirez, Whiters, 33.14m; 6th, Mike Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed 6:16.16, and Roberto Gutierrez Molina, 21.76. 31.46. Trevino, 28.00m; and 9th, according to law, the property described in the was first in the 3200m run with Girls 300m Hurdles: 1st, Boys 400m Dash: 1st, Dal- Thomas Cardoza, 24.22m. certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest a time of 11:48.56. Ebony Lami, 52.86; 2nd, Jen- ton Kiella, 56.90; 3rd, Sanon Boys Pole Vault: 1st, Oscar bidder on May 16, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. Samuel Louis was first in the nifer Lopez, 58.57; 3rd, Kait- Nerlensky, 1:01.60; 4th, James DeJesus, 10-0; 2nd, Noah Tor- 110m hurdles with a time of lynn Brandeberry, 59.78; and Pearson, 1:02.20; and 7th, res, 9-6; 2nd, Zack Durastanti, By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk 17.56 and Colen Oakes was 4th, Mercades Cisneros, Elias Ramirez, 1:09.72. 9-6; and Roberto Gutierrez, 7- first in the 300m hurdles with 1:03.79. Boys 800m Dash: 1st, Zack 0. 4:12-5:3c April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B3 – THE CLASSIFIEDS – ABOUT ... Classifieds Agriculture Help Wanted Help Wanted Notices DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ...... Minimum of $5.00 for up to 10 words. DIESEL INJECTION REPAIR - WANTED: • Experienced Lever- MECHANIC NEEDED. MUST NOTICE OF PUBLIC Sale - Pub- Each additional word is 25¢. Ads in all Pumps, turbos and injectors. man • Maintenance Mechanic • have own tools. Apply in person lic Notice is herby given, that we Removal and instillation avail- Foreman/Supervisor • Experi- at BG Small Engine, 4702 US will sell or otherwise dispose of capitals are 35¢ per word. Headlines are able. 863-381-0538. 2:8-1:17p enced Boatman • Deckhand for Hwy. 17 N., BG. 12:21tfc the contents of the following self $2 a line. 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KIKER shootings or where someone was involved in an accident and left the scene not knowing if someone was injured or not. It — Tree Surgery — makes you wonder what has happened to the society we live in. Tree Trimming 40 Years Full Time Service To me, guns are not the problem. A gun just can't harm Tree Removal Dan Sandra Jimmy someone just because it's a gun. Someone has to pick it up and Stump Grinding INSURED pull the trigger---which leads me to ask, why do we need more 863-453-4942 735-0188 375-4441 gun laws? 3601 E. Ramsey Way 863-453-4272 3505 US HWY 17 S 4205 US HWY 17 N My husband was an avid hunter, therefore there were always Avon Park, FL 33825 cl5:4tfc Cell: 863-664-9091 ZOLFO SPRINGS BOWLING GREEN cl1:12tfc guns in the home. He taught me how to shoot a gun after we moved out to an isolated area out in the country. When the chil- dren were very young he taught them to respect a gun, that it 344 temporary farmworkers needed for hand harvesting blueberries, cukes, cherry 108 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in flue-cured tobacco and was not a toy, and that it could kill. tomatoes, and sweet potatoes in Sampson, Duplin, Harnett, Johnston, Pender, and sweet potatoes in Wilson County, North Carolina, for JFT Harvesting, Inc., Farm Labor He taught our son as well as our daughters how to shoot a Greene Counties, North Carolina, for Francisco Valadez, Jr., LLC, with work beginning Contractor, with work beginning on or about 04/07/2018 and ending on or about on or about 05/08/2018 and ending on or about 11/28/2018. The job offered is for an 11/23/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum gun, so for me it's all about what they are taught at home as they experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable farm work experi- 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered are growing to adulthood. ence in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rates may be offered paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rates may be offered. Workers must commit to work depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. I love to work on things. I figure that if they don't work, I the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first can't hurt them anyway. I just got my daughter's sewing machine beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equip- tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be ment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers fixed so she can do some sewing. provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working My tablet quit working about two years ago so I just let the at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon comple- great-grands play games on it. I decided to try to fix the problems the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who tion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide doc- area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are it was having so I could use it, too. It took several weeks of trial umentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Johnston County, 8998 U.S. Hwy and error, but I persevered and had to redo everything. Now it to NCWorks Career Center - Wilson County, 302 Tarboro St. West, Wilson, NC 27893 70 West, Suite 100, Clayton, NC 27520, (919) 553-0953, or the nearest local office of works like it is supposed to, and I can get on the internet with it. their State Workforce Agency and reference job order #NC10836722. EOE. H-300- (252) 234-1129, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and refer- 18082-332827. cl4:12c ence job order #NC10816703. EOE. H-300-18045-314439. cl4:12c We didn't always have the money to get things fixed so you either worked on them yourself or you just put them aside until you could afford to get them fixed. Everything doesn't always get fixed, but every time I take something apart I learn something 48 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in long green cukes, bell 70 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in flue-cured tobacco pepper, eggplant, squash and other diversified crops in Sampson County, North Car- and sweet potatoes in Wilson County, North Carolina, for Oasis Harvesting, Inc. about it so next time it's a little easier to figure out what went olina, for DL&B Enterprises, Inc., with work beginning on or about 05/26/2018 and with work beginning on or about 05/12/2018 and ending on or about 11/23/2018. wrong. Like I said, if it's broke I can't do any more damage. ending on or about 10/27/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage Editor’s Note: Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece rate may be offered. reached at 863-453-3589. rates may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide doc- area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they umentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Sampson County, 115 North As Seen From This Side Boulevard, Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-5756, or the nearest local office of their State resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Wilson County, 302 Tarboro St. Wilson, NC Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10842619. EOE. H-300-18087- 27893 (252) 234-1129, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips and reference job order #NC10836097. EOE. H-300-18073-490142. 429753. cl4:12c cl4:12c Wauchula

17 temporary farmworkers needed for work in sweet potato, flue-cured tobacco, corn, 24 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in tobacco and other diver- soybeans, oats, rye, wheat, and cotton in Sampson County, North Carolina for Hobbs sified crops in Harnett and Johnston Counties, North Carolina for Brad Barefoot and I've heard the expression "it's raining cats and dogs." I have & Peterson Farms, Inc., with work beginning on or about 06/07/2018 and ending on Ronnie E. Wood, joint employers, with work beginning on or about 06/01/2018 and or about 10/31/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires ending on or about 10/25/2018. The job offered is for a skilled farmworker and requires never seen that, but I did get hit with a fish one day as I made a minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum wild dash from the barn to the house. It was alive, and I kept it offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rate may be offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract in a cow trough for over a year. period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All My brother said it had been 99 days (3-18-18) since they the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent had a drop of rain. He heard of a rural church that had a revival those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be pro- with several new members who joined during the revival that of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer vided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to work- ended on Friday. upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited ers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Ap- The baptism was on Sunday, and the that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or plicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Harnett County, preacher had to immerse them in dust. One old send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Sampson County, 115 North Blvd, Clinton, 1137 E. Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington, NC 27546, (910) 814-4042, or the nearest NC 28328 (910) 592-5756, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10843071. ranch hand said according to that he got baptized and reference job order #NC10844483. EOE. H-300-18088-333398. cl4:12c EOE. H-300-18087-200826. cl4:12c every day. It is so dry in west Texas the kids grow to six feet and better. That way mud don't splatter in their eyes when it does rain. Their dishwasher 4 temporary agricultural equipment operators needed for work in corn, soybeans, 10 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in cucumbers, corn, to- peanuts, wheat, oats, rye, tobacco and cotton and other diversified crops in Martin bacco, soybeans, wheat and other diversified crops in Warren County, North Carolina, is a slow sandblaster, and the only Dawn they know is about 15 County, NC for Conoho Farms, Inc., with work beginning on or about 06/09/2018 for Hight Family Farms, LLC with work beginning on or about 06/09/2018 and ending minutes before sunrise. and ending on or about 10/06/2018. The job offered is for a skilled operator and on or about 11/17/2018. The job offered is for a skilled farmworker and requires min- requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience operating 200+ hp farm imum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum of- –––––– equipment. Applicants must possess proper and current driver license. The min- fered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour, and piece rates may be Being raised on a peanut farm in south Georgia we kids did imum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must offered. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guar- commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of anteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker ar- not have a lot of money to spend, but we still had fun legally the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of rives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided (most of the time). employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot rea- Johnny and I would go to town to see our girlfriends. (His the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably re- sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Trans- turn to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation portation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% wife Cindy was my girlfriend's best friend.) and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of in- One Saturday we were going on a double-date to the river work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended tended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible employment. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NC- so we just took his truck. We got to town just as the theater movie – Martin County, 407 East Blvd., Williamston, NC 27892 (252) 792-7816, or the near- Works Career Center - Warren County, 309 N. Main St., Room 123, Warrenton, NC had ended, and all these couples were walking out. One couple est local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order 27589, (252) 257-3230, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and #NC10844577. EOE. H-300-18088-079567. reference job order #NC10844589. EOE. H-300-18088-932479. was hugging and kissing as they got to the parking lot. cl4:12c cl4:12c I told Johnny to slow down, and as we got even with them I stuck my head out of the window and in as sad a voice as I could muster said, "Honey, you told me you were not going to 6 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in strawberries, sweet potato, 6 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in corn, cotton, soy beans, squash, sweet corn, mixed vegetables and other diversified crops in Harnett County, flue-cured tobacco and other diversified crops in Lenoir County, North Carolina, see him anymore." North Carolina for Nicolas Bahema, farm labor contractor, with work beginning on or for L.E. Rouse Farms, LLC with work beginning on or about 05/31/2018 and ending From two blocks down the street we could see them in our about 05/21/2018 and ending on or about 11/25/2018. The job offered is for a skilled on or about 10/31/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and re- rear view mirror, standing about five feet apart screaming at each farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable prior work experience hand har- quires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The vesting vegetables. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers other. per hour and piece rate may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for Johnny said it was too bad we did not know who they were. commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employ- of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to –––––– ment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably re- Mom's oldest brother lived on the farm joining ours. One Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their per- turn to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation manent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the July 4th we were having a family gathering to celebrate their will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or ear- work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended lier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants 50th anniversary at their house. employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. We were across the road with a BBQ pit under some very Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Sampson to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks County, 115 North Boulevard, Clinton, NC 28328 (910) 592-5756, or the nearest local Career Center – Lenoir County, 231 Hwy 58 South, Kinston, NC 28501, (252) 775- large oak trees. My brother Stanley saw several squirrels in the office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10842577. EOE. 6021, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job trees so my uncle told him to go get his shotgun and some shells. order #NC10842680. EOE. H-300-18087-826310. H-300-18085-636795. cl4:12c cl4:12c We could BBQ them, too. Stanley came back with a 12-gauge long-Tom (36-inch bar- rel). He was used to our 20-gauge. He had never shot a 12-gauge, 6 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in flue-cured tobacco in 8 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor to pull weeds/chop, cultivate much less a long barrel. He shot one squirrel, the gun kicked, he Johnston County, North Carolina, for Triple B Farms, Inc. with work beginning on and harvest cotton, flue-cured tobacco, corn, and soybeans in Johnston County, North or about 06/02/2018 and ending on or about 10/27/2018. The job offered is for an Carolina, for Pope Brothers & Son, LLC, with work beginning on or about 05/28/2018 rubbed his shoulder. Just then he saw two squirrels almost over- experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience and ending on or about 10/27/2018. The job offered is for a skilled farmworker and head and without thinking shot both with one shot. in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be requires minimum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece He picked himself up off the ground where the gun had Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first rates may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the kicked him, shoulder already turning blue. For three days he day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, could not lift his right arm enough to eat. It's a wonder his collar equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be bone was not broken. That gun kicked harder than a mule. each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the em- provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence He never used that gun again, and so far as I know never ployer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide doc- the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who shot a 12-gauge again. He later bought a 410/.22 rifle over-under are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide doc- umentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants umentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should but not a 12-gauge. should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Johnston County, 8998 report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Johnston County, 8998 U.S. Hwy –––––– U.S. Hwy 70 West, Suite 100, Clayton, NC 27520, (919) 553-0953 or the nearest 70 West, Suite 100, Clayton, NC 27520, (919) 553-0953, or the nearest local office of local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10843268. their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10842997. EOE. H-300- Too bad Barney is no longer here. Although he was laid EOE. H-300-18087-963602. cl4:12c 18087-612749. cl4:12c back, Mom said he was like the center part of her washing ma- chine, the agitator. When you least expected it he would surprise you, like the time he brought Mom a live six-foot snake already coiled, or 9 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in corn, cotton, soybeans, 41 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in blueberries in Bladen tobacco, and other diversified crops in Lenoir County, North Carolina, for Faulkner County, North Carolina, for Antonio Sanchez, farm labor contractor, with work be- when he tried but failed to make friends with a skunk...two hours Farms, LLC with work beginning on or about 05/31/2018 and ending on or about ginning on or about 05/05/2018 and ending on or about 07/23/2018. The job of- and two gallons of tomato juice. 10/31/2018. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires mini- fered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable mum 1 month verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that She don't like to tell of him taking a strike from a rattler offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must com- workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour and piece rate may be offered. Workers meant for her, but he did. He was very sick for three days and mit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of em- 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place laid up for a week. Boy, did he love ice cream. He was like a ployment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to kid. Mom had me to fix him a gallon the third day (we shared worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably re- it). He wanted more, and that was my job every afternoon. to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and turn to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the Vanilla is still my favorite. contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended em- work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended Mom would have had a fit if she knew I got half of it. Dad ployment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks said there were times you kept your mouth shut while it was Career Center – Lenoir County, 231 Hwy. 58 South, Kinston NC 28501, (252) 775- Career Center – Bladen County, 401 Mercer Mill Rd., Elizabethtown, NC 28337, open for ice cream. 6021, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job (910) 862-3255, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and ref- order #NC10842711. EOE. H-300-18087-381256. cl4:12c erence job order #NC10832857. EOE. H-300-18073-440465. cl4:12c

5 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in flue-cured tobacco in Martin County, North Carolina, for Manning & Carson Farms, LLC, with work be- ginning on or about 05/28/2018 and ending on or about 10/15/2018. The job offered ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 1 month verifiable work Looking to sell, rent or hire? experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit to work the entire contract If you are moving or changing your period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to address, please let our subscription those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the department know as soon as possi- employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who IS TUESDAY are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide ble so your service will not be de- documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to NCWorks Career Center – Martin County, 407 layed. East Blvd., Williamston, NC 27892, (252) 792-7816, or the nearest local office of AT NOON their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #NC10843306. EOE. H- 863-773-3255 300-18087-309385. cl4:12c B6 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 Bensen Days Fly-In Draws Crowds To Wauchula By TOM STAIK gyroplanes with Sebring- feet off the ground, over Of The Herald-Advocate based Pictaio Aerospace. He barbed-wire fences and low Aviation enthusiasts trav- piloted Morgan’s maiden trip, growing brush at around 60 eled from across the Sunshine a 15-minute trek above mph, the pasture excursion State last week for the 2018 Hardee County’s pastures, provided a unique look at the edition of the Bensen Days groves and mines. parched landscape of early Fly-In at the Wauchula Munic- “It was an incredible expe- spring. ipal Airport. rience,” Morgan said. Spicola took time to act as The four-day event cele- The rides were a coveted tour guide while piloting the brated the gyrocopter. commodity as waiting lists craft. The craft, which comes in filled up quickly. The journey over the nearby one- or two-seat variations, Greg Spicola, of phosphate mine northwest of was first developed by Dr. Brooksville, was another pilot the airport provided plenty of Igor Bensen in North Carolina exhibiting at the festival. wildlife as dozens of alligators in 1952. Spicola, who flies out of dotted the water line below. Wauchula’s annual celebra- Zephyrhills, is a certified gy- “Look at that gator,” Spi- tion drew visitors, hobbyists roplane flight instructor who cola said, gesturing to the left and professionals from wide works with the manufacturing of the plane. “It must be 14 and far. firm SilverLight Aviation. feet.” Raven Morgan drove to the Flying an American Range I Circling back for a better event last Thursday from model two-seater gyroplane, angle, the sun-bathing gator in Naples to check out the craft Spicola treated The Herald- fact dwarfed the shadow cast with her husband. “Before he Advocate to an aerial trek by the plane. buys one, I want to ride in across the countryside. “I promise to try to land on one,” Morgan said. Spicola piloted his craft on the road, if we have to land,” Morgan hitched a ride with a low pass through a cow pas- Spicola quipped. “I don’t want PHOTOS BY TOM STAIK Chris Lord, a manufacturer of ture. Flying approximately six to outswim a gator.” Bensen Days at the Wauchula Municipal Airport was held last week.

Guests at Bensen Days inspect a line of gyroplanes on the tarmac of Wauchula Mu- A line of gyroplanes drew a pack of interested onlookers. nicipal Airport last Thursday.

A pair of gyroplanes glide above the tree line near the Wauchula Municipal Airport last Thursday. This giant gator was spotted while he took a sun bath at the mine northwest of the Wauchula Municipal Airport.

An aerial view from a gyroplane gave a glimpse at the dry conditions across Hardee County. Citrus trees seen from the bird’s-eye view offered by the open cab of a gyroplane.

Greg Spicola, a certified flight instructor, fills his tank before taking to the air at Bensen Days. A pilot prepares for a flight by topping off his tank. April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B7 Courthouse Report Crime Blotter

COUNTY COURT CIRCUIT COURT amended to battery, probation During the past week, ported. 19, of 1568 Colson Rd., The following marriage li- The following civil actions one year, anger management sheriff’s deputies and city Wauchula, was arrested by censes were issued recently in were filed recently in the of- class, no use or possession of police officers investigated April 5, Steven Howell DTF and charged with posses- the office of the county court: fice of the circuit court: firearm, restitution to be set, the following incidents and Richardson, 24, of 114 sion of methamphetamine and Mario Lopez Perez, 31, Lorenza Alamia vs. George $1,672 fines, costs and fees. made the following arrests: Franklin St., Bowling Green, possession of drug parapher- Wauchula, and Abelita Ramos Alamia, petition for injunction Diana Angelica Chavez, was arrested by Det. Lyle Hart nalia. Bautista, 35, Wauchula. for protection. possession of methampheta- COUNTY on two counts of violation of April 4, Yolanda Dawn Patrick James Zadai, 43, Rajeeni Faulk vs. Donnell mine, possession of cannabis April 8, Carlos Perez- probation. Kersey, 18, and William Grady Ona, and Sabrina Eleanor Terrell Patton, petition for in- and possession of drug para- Rios, 36, of Marion St., Zolfo April 5, Dustin Dewayne Noel, 38, both of 5165 Deer Freeman, 28, Ona. junction for protection. phernalia, transferred to drug Springs, was arrested by Dep. Rimes, 36, of 812 S. Eighth Run, Zolfo Springs, were ar- Andre Terron Louis, 31, Gladys W. Craycraft and pretrial diversion program, re- John Layport on two counts of Ave., Wauchula, was arrested rested by DTF and each Bowling Green, and Cindy Gregory Alan Craycraft, di- turn April 17. withholding support of chil- by DTF and charged with pos- charged with possession of Elisondo, 35, Wauchula. vorce. Margaret Beatrice Howell, dren. session of methamphetamine, methamphetamine and posses- Cassandra McCafferty and battery on a law enforcement April 8, Vianca Vilareal, possession of drug parapher- sion of drug paraphernalia. The recent small claims James Edward McCafferty, di- officer and resisting/obstruct- 25, of 4802 Epps Ave., was ar- nalia and driving with knowl- April 4, burglary of a cases were unavailable be- vorce. ing an officer without violence, rested by Dep. Donny Ever- edge of a suspended license. conveyance on Wilkerson cause the state computer sys- Tracie A. King and the state time served, drug offender pro- sole on a charge of contempt April 5, Shyann Mariah Road, and a theft on Wilkerson tem was being updated. Department of Revenue bation four years, substance of court. Baker, 23, of 2425-21st St., Road were reported. (DOR) vs. Leia Corean Mc- abuse evaluation, 50 hours April 8, a residential bur- Sarasota, was arrested by DTF The following criminal Call, petition for child support. community service, $1,572 glary on Briar Patch Road and on three counts of violation of April 3, Monte Tyrell traffic and misdemeanor fines, costs and fees. criminal mischief on Lambert probation and a traffic offense. Carlton, 24, of 813 Pleasant cases were disposed of re- There were no decisions Christopher Lynn King, vi- Road were reported. April 5, Michael Jerome Way, Bowling Green, was ar- cently in county court: recorded on civil cases pend- olation of probation (original Youngblood, 40, of 1030 rested by Dep. Steve Ahrens Sabrina Brown, affray, time ing in the circuit court as the charge fraudulent use of a April 7, Estevan Vincente Makowski Rd., Wauchula, was and charged with criminal served, $625 fines, costs and state computers were being credit card), and driving while Ramirez, 24, of 3864 Fussell arrested by Sgt. Mark McCoy mischief—damage to prop- fees placed on lien. upgraded. license suspended, probation Rd., Bowling Green, was ar- on a charge of violation of pro- erty. Christian Eric Guyer, DUI revoked, community control— rested by Dep. John Layport bation. April 3, Juan Madrigal, with property damage/personal The following felony crim- house arrest two years with and charged with battery, April 5, a residential bur- 39, of 3994 Sunset Dr., Zolfo injury, probation 12 inal cases were disposed of condition of 180 days in jail criminal mischief with prop- glary on Fifth Street East was Springs, was arrested by Cpl. months,drug/alcohol abuse recently by the circuit judge. with credit for 61 days served, erty damage and resisting/ob- reported. Chris Albritton and charged evaluation, license suspended Defendants have been adju- $350 fees and costs added to structing an officer without with battery. six months, tag impound 10 dicated guilty unless noted outstanding fines, costs and violence. April 4, Arcos Macario April 3, Amanda Leigh days, 50 hours community otherwise. When adjudica- fees and placed on lien. Vasquez, 23, General Delivery, Griffin, 40, and Manuel Mar- service, $1,103 fines, costs and tion is withheld, it is pending Emily Erin Slone, posses- April 6, Hilario Dorantes Plant City, was arrested by tinez, 31, both of 804 S. Ninth fees placed on lien; DUI with successful completion of pro- sion of alprazolam, adjudica- Ortiz, 33, of 133 Lang Dr., Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on a charge Ave., Wauchula, were arrested property damage/personal in- bation. Sentences are pur- tion withheld, drug offender Wauchula, was arrested by of aggravated battery with a by DTF and each charged with jury, not prosecuted. suant to an investigative probation five years, substance Sgt. Mark McCoy and charged deadly weapon. possession of methampheta- Sharon Michelle Carr, do- report by and the recommen- abuse evaluation, $1,020 fines, with battery. April 4, Jason Lee Skip- mine and possession of drug mestic battery, trespassing on dation of the state probation costs and fees. April 6, Oliver Stuart per, 44, of 3349 E. Hwy 98, paraphernalia. She was also an occupied structure/con- office and also state sentenc- Raymond Mark Medrano, Brophy, 32, of 169 Woodstork Fort Meade, was arrested by charged with destroying/tam- veyance and battery, trans- ing guidelines. Final discre- violation of probation (original Way, Frostproof, was arrested Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on a charge pering with evidence and he ferred to pretrial diversion tion is left to the judge: charge burglary of structure), by Cpl. Chris Albritton and of withholding support of chil- was also charged with a traffic program, return May 2. Adam Robert Acuna, viola- probation revoked, Florida charged with false or misuse dren. offense. Timothy Gregg Mushrush, as- tion of probation (original State Prison twenty-four of E-911 system. April 4, Carlos Velasco April 3, a residential bur- sault, not prosecuted. charge sale of methampheta- months with credit for time April 6, Becky Ann Gutierrez, 30, General Deliv- glary on South Sixth Avenue ( Melanie Dawn Peter, do- mine), probation modified to served, $300 fees and costs Smith, 49, of 159 Shackelford ery, Bartow, was arrested by U. S. 17 South), burglary of a mestic battery and trespass on include new drug abuse evalu- added to outstanding fines, Rd., Wauchula, was arrested Dep. Kim Pfeiffer on a charge conveyance on Oxendine an occupied structure/con- ation, $250 fines and costs costs and fees and placed on by Det. Lyle Hart on a charge of violation of probation. Road and a theft on Shaw veyance, transferred to pretrial added to outstanding fines, lien. of violation of probation. April 4, Andrew Michael Road were reported. diversion program, return May costs and fees. Mackinson St. Fort, two April 6, Julian Windell Rupert, 30, of 920 Altman Rd., 2. Luis Banda, possession of counts selling cocaine within Keen, 54, of 1371 NE Viola Wauchula, was arrested by April 2, Lashonda Barbitt Myrna Jean Platt, domestic drug paraphernalia, time 1,000 feet of a church/school, Rd., Avon Park, was arrested Sgt. Danny O’Bryan on a Baker, 43, of 838 Pleasant battery, trespass on an occu- served, $1,220 fines, costs and Florida State Prison four years by the Drug Task Force (DTF) charge of violation. Way, was arrested by Dep. pied structure/conveyance and fees placed on lien; three followed by drug offender pro- and charged with possession April 4, Carolina Luna, Ryan Abbott and charged with battery, transferred to pretrial counts possession of metham- bation two years, substance of methamphetamine and pos- 34, of 4632 Pine Ave., Bowl- burglary with assault or bat- diversion program, return May phetamine, two counts posses- abuse evaluation, $1,670 fines, session of drug paraphernalia. ing Green, was arrested by tery. At the jail, Dep. Chris 2. sion of drug paraphernalia and costs and fees placed on lien; April 6, vehicles reported DTF and charged with posses- Bandy also charged her with Susan Leshaune Rau, bat- a traffic offense, not prose- aggravated assault with a stolen on Fifth Street East and sion of methamphetamine and violation of probation. tery, transferred to pretrial di- cuted. firearm—amended to improper on Tom Bryan Road, criminal possession of drug parapher- version program, return May 2. Sabrina Ann Brown, posses- exhibition of a dangerous mischief on Polk Road and a nalia. WAUCHULA Tiko Severe, resisting/ob- sion of methamphetamine, ad- weapon and possession of theft on Fairfax Drive were re- April 4, Jeremy Franks, April 6, Mikey Retana, structing arrest without vio- judication withheld, seven cannabis, time served;two 24, of 4616 Chester Ave., lence, 26 days in jail with counts petit theft, seven counts counts possession of cocaine Bowling Green, was arrested credit for time served, $550 uttering a forged check, seven with intent to sell within 1,000 by Ofc. Kaleigh Anderson and fines, costs and fees placed on counts forgery and possession feet of a school, possession of Notices charged with possession of lien; domestic battery and do- of drug paraphernalia, time a structure for trafficking/sale synthetic cannabis, smuggling mestic assault, not prosecuted. served, drug offender proba- or manufacture of a controlled contraband into a detention fa- Austin Todd Nellis, petit tion five years, $879.49 restitu- substance and owning/renting cility, possession of drug para- theft and resisting a merchant, tion, $1,470 fines, costs and a structure/vehicle known to ______phernalia and driving with enue Family Land Trust, is plain- 30 days in jail on each charge, fees. sell drugs, child abuse and pos- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF tiff and DALE SEXTON, Individu- knowledge of a suspended li- $12.97 restitution; $500 fines, Monte Carlton, aggravated session of drug paraphernalia, SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA ally, SUNSTATE ROOFING & cense. costs and fees. battery with a deadly weapon not prosecuted. REPAIRS, LLC,A Florida Limited April 6, a theft on South with great bodily harm— Sergio Felipe Troncoso- CASE NO. 2016-CA-002095 NC Liability Company, and WIN- Sixth Avenue (U. S. 17 South) STON TILLEY, individually is de- Aguirre, possession of WILL FERRELL, as Trustee of was reported. methamphetamine, possession fendant, being Case the 5911 Olive Ave. Family No.2016-CA-002095 NC in, I, of heroin and possession of Land Trust, WILL FERRELL, April 5, John Manuel Notices Arnold Lanier, Sheriff of Hardee drug paraphernalia, transferred As Trustee of the 2502 County, Florida, have levied Juarez, 19, of 2114-60th Ave. to misdemeanor court. Robinson Avenue Family Land upon all right said Court, title, W., Bradenton, and Angelica Trust, and WILL FERRELL, as and interest of the defendant, in Lee Edward Woods, posses- Trustee of the 5413 Carmen Salas, 18, of 1044 Sumner Rd., sion of synthetic cannabis, ad- and to the following described Wauchula, were arrested by Avenue Family Land Trust, real property to wit: judication withheld, possession Plaintiff Ofc. Kaleigh Anderson and of drug paraphernalia and vio- Vs. LOT 31 GILLARD FARMS, each charged with possession lation of probation (original DALE SEXTON, Individually, ACCORDING TO THE of marijuana and possession of charges possession of synthetic SUNSTATE ROOFING & MAP OR PLAT THERE OF drug paraphernalia. REPAIRS, LLC, A Florida RECORDED IN PLAT cannabis and possession of Limited Liability Company, and April 5, criminal mischief BOOK 60, PAGE 4, PUB- drug paraphernalia), probation WINSTON TILLEY, individually, on South Ninth Avenue, and LIC RECORDS OF revoked, time served, new Defendant thefts on LaPlaya Drive and on HARDEE COUNTY, drug offender probation three ______/ FLORIDA South Ninth Avenue were re- years with condition of new HARDEE COUNTY PROP- ported. substance abuse evaluation, NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE ERTY APPRAISER ID # $1,451 fines costs and fees; vi- 13-34-25-0100-00001- April 4, a residential bur- olation of probation (original NOTICE IS HEREBY given 0031 glary on Green Street was re- that pursuant to a Writ of Execu- charge driving while license ported. tion issued in the Circuit Court, Said real property shall be suspended), probation re- of Sarasota County, Florida, on viewable to the public at the voked, 15 days in jail, $175 the 20 day of March, 2018, in the Hardee County Property Ap- April 2, a theft on River fines, costs and fees. cause wherein WILL FERRELL, praiser’s Website. All bidders Chase Circle was reported. as Trustee of the 5911 Olive Ave. must have Drivers License with There were no real estate Family Land Trust, WILL FER- them and must register with BOWLING GREEN RELL,As Trustee of the 2502 transactions recorded as the Hardee County Sheriff’s Of- April 3, a theft on Chester Robinson Avenue Family Land fice/Civil Unit at location of sale state computers were being Trust, and WILL FERRELL, as prior to start time of sale. Avenue was reported. upgraded. Trustee of the 5413 Carmen Av- I shall offer this property for sale, at the front lobby of the April 2, Donnell Terrell Hardee County Sheriff’s Office Patton, 41, of 605 SR 66, located at 900 East Summit St. Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Wauchula, Fl. 33873 in the Ofc. Breanna Locke and County of Hardee, State of Florida, on the 10 day of May, charged with battery. 2018 at the hour of 11:00 AM, or as soon thereafter as possible. I will offer for sale all of the said defendant’s right, title, and inter- est in the aforesaid real property The Southwest Florida Water at public auction and will sell the Management District same subject to all taxes, prior (SWFWMD) announces the fol- liens, encumbrances and judg- lowing public meeting to which ments, if any, to the highest and all interested persons are in- best bidder for CASH IN HAND. vited: The proceeds to be applied as far as may be to the payment of Peace River Manasota Re- costs and the satisfaction of the gional Water Supply Authority above described execution as Annual Regional Meeting. prescribed by Fla. Stat. 56.27. Topic is continuing need for investment in water infrastruc- Dated at Wauchula, Hardee ture. One or more Governing County, Florida this 5 day of Board members may attend. April 2018. DATE/TIME: Friday, April 27, Arnold Lanier, 2018; 11:30 a.m. Sheriff of Hardee County, By: Sgt. Danny O’Bryan PLACE: 8998 SW County Road Deputy Sheriff 769 (Kings Highway), Arcadia, FL 34269 In accordance with the Ameri- A copy of the agenda may be cans with Disabilities Act, per- obtained at http://www.regional- sons with disabilities needing a water.org/mydocs/MiscDocu- special accommodation to par- ments/INVITEBBQ2018.pdf. ticipate in this proceeding should contact Civil Department For more information, you may no later than seven days prior to contact: Cara.martin@water- the proceeding at 863-773-0304 matters.org; 1(800)423-1476 (FL ext 208. only) or (352)796-7211, x 4:12c 4:12c ______4:12-5:3c 4636(Ad Order EXE0615) 4:12c B8 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B9 SpruceSpruce UpUp ForFor SpringSpring

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His story is highly organized, strictly Olivia Colman, and our new Charles before he was be- rector, executive producer and ural," "Arrow," "Supergirl," runs from his roots in poverty, controlled by routine and a con- Princess Margaret, Helena trothed to Princess Diana. Early star of the original Hulu series "Riverdale," "The Flash," through a series of failed busi- firmed bachelor. While deliver- Bonham Carter. Now get ready word has it that producers are "Catch 22," a six-part limited "DC's Legends of Tomorrow," ness opportunities, to his all-in ing a piece to a client of great for your new Prince on the hunt for Diana series based on the seminal "Black Lightning," "Dynasty" gamble collecting what were esteem, he is captivated by a Philip: "Outlander" and and Margaret Thatcher, novel of the same name by and "Jane the Virgin." Come the dregs of society, and duding waitress in a countryside restau- "Game of Thrones" both of whom will be Joseph Heller. "The Sinner" May, we'll learn the fates of them up to be displayed as jew- rant. He woos Alma (Vicky star Tobias Menzies. heavily featured in sea- star Christopher Abbott will "iZombie," "The 100," "Life eled rarities ... and it does so Krieps), and she becomes his As I wrote previously, son four (not season portray the lead character of Sentence" and "Valor." with original music and dance lover, muse, and ultimately, the roles are being re- three, as previously Capt. John Yossarian, with Write to Cindy at King Fea- numbers! Jackman plays Bar- wife, but not before their tor- cast because the char- speculated). George playing Col. Cathcart tures Weekly Service, 628 Vir- num as relentlessly positive and mented wills unfurl and collide: acters themselves are According to the and Hugh Laurie as Major de ginia Drive, Orlando, FL captivating, and Michelle Stitched together in one place, aging, and producers BBC, filming won't Coverley. No word yet on when 32803; or e-mail her at let- Williams is a real sweetheart as the seams are ripped apart in wanted slightly older actors in- begin until this summer, with the series will premiere. [email protected]. Barnum's wife Charity. The another. The film, which re- stead of relying on prosthetics, season three premiering some- *** (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. music alone is wonderful: You ceived six Oscar nominations, age makeup and the like. I am can feel the confidence bloom- is another rousing success for a fan of this decision because ing in "This Is Me," and the but- director Paul Thomas Ander- that kind of stuff often takes me terflies in your stomach during son. out of the story. I'm also excited Hollywood "Rewrite the Stars," the rope- to see what this new crop of ac- Inside By Tony Rizzo swinging love song between "Braven" (R) — "Big and tors will bring to their roles. Philip Carlyle (Zac Efron) and beautiful" describes both the And don't feel bad for the Ben Affleck will star for Margot Robbie, due Nov. 2. Chris Pine, currently in "A Anne Wheeler (Zendaya). mountain scenery in this stan- original actors. They knew Netflix in "Triple Frontier," Meanwhile, "Will & Grace" Wrinkle in Time" (slowly dard but well-done action feast along with this year's best- is such a ratings hit for NBC building at the box office), is "My Friend Dahmer" (R) — and its star, Jason Momoa. He actor Oscar nominee Oscar that execs have extended sea- set for the Netflix Scottish his- This dark little film is a portrait plays gentle giant Joe Braven Top 10 Isaac, who is upcoming in the son two's 13-episode order to torical action drama "Outlaw of a young Jeffrey Dahmer told — father, husband and logging- thriller "Operation Finale," 18 episodes and have already King," due Nov. 23, with from the perspective of his real- company owner. He heads up to Movies with Sir Ben Kingsley; "Life greenlighted a third season for "Nocturnal Animals" Golden life high-school pal Derf (Alex his cabin in the woods with his Itself," with Antonio Banderas 23 episodes. Globe-winner Aaron Taylor- Wolff). Ordered by his clueless good old dad to button it up for 1. Ready Player One (PG- (both films open Sept. 21); and *** Johnson. Pine also is produc- dad (Dallas Roberts) to "get the season, when lo and behold, 13) Tye Sheridan, Olivia "At Eternity's Gate," with an- Tom Hardy, Marvel's "Spi- ing and starring in the TNT some friends," Dahmer takes up they come across a giant bag of Cooke other of this year's Oscar nom- der-Man" adversary "Venom," limited series "One Day She'll with a small cadre of kids who cocaine, which was stashed in 2. Tyler Perry's Acrimony inees, Willem Dafoe. Also will hit screens Oct. 5 in his Darken." form a Dahmer fan club, insert- the cabin by some drug traffick- (R) Taraji P. Henson, Lyriq starring with Affleck in "Triple own film (with Three-time Oscar nominee ing Dahmer into a variety of ers. While there's only one gun Bent Frontier" are Charlie Hunnam Michelle Edward Norton — for pranks and hijinks. But alone, and a bow and arrows in the 3. Black Panther (PG-13) and Garrett Hedlund, of last Williams). He's "Primal Fear" (1996), he's a young man on the fringe cabin, you get the idea that Mr. Chadwick Boseman, Michael year's "Mudbound" and the currently filming "American History X" — weird, fixated on a local jog- Braven is skilled in the art of B. Jordan upcoming "Burden," with For- "Fonzo," in which (1998) and "Birdman" ger, vulnerable and detached. defense -- and you won't be dis- 4. I Can Only Imagine (PG) est Whitaker. Affleck was the he plays the aging (2014) — currently is He slowly mutates into a killer, appointed to see how. Garret J. Michael Finley, Brody Rose executive producer of "Justice gangster Al shooting "Motherless as his unhinged mother (Anne Dillahunt does a wonderful turn 5. Pacific Rim: Uprising League," which cost $300 mil- Capone, with Linda Brooklyn," which he Heche) battles mental illness. If as the villainous bad guy (PG-13) John Boyega, Scott lion and grossed $658 million. Cardellini as his wrote and is produc- you are a fan of Ross Lynch Kassen. Eastwood Affleck's ex-wife, Jennifer wife Mae, plus ing, directing and star- from his "Austin and Ally" days 6. Sherlock Gnomes (PG) Garner, currently in "Love, Kathrine Narducci ring in, with Willem on Disney, be prepared for a NEW TV RELEASES animated Simon," is returning to series ("The Sopranos"), Dafoe, Alec Baldwin sudden, disturbing turnabout. "The Coroner" Season 1 7. Love, Simon (PG-13) television in the new Lena and Matt Dillon ("Crash") and and Bruce Willis. He's also "Outlander" Season 3 Nick Robinson, Jennifer Gar- Dunham HBO comedy series Kyle MacLachlan ("Twin lent his voice to Wes Ander- "The Phantom Thread" (R) "Vice Principals" The Com- ner "Camping," with former "Doc- Peaks") as henchmen. son's animated film "Isle of — Set in the high-fashion plete Series 8. Tomb Raider (PG-13) tor Who" David Tennant Fandango reports the up- Dogs." world of London in the early (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Alicia Vikander, Dominic (2005-2010). The show is an coming "Avengers: Infinity *** West adaptation of the hit British War" has outsold both "Bat- Disney is launching its own 9. A Wrinkle in Time (PG) TV series of the same name. man v Superman" and "The streaming service in the fall of LOYD ALL invites all Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey Tennant soon will be seen in Black Panther" in advance 2019. One of the first films an- L H 10. Paul, Apostle of Christ "Mary, Queen of Scots," with sales in the first 24 hours tick- nounced is a live-action reboot his friends and neighbors (PG-13) James Faulkner, Jim two of this year's best-actress ets became available. The film of "Lady and the Tramp." to come see him at Caviezel nominees, Saoirse Ronan and doesn't open until April 27. Meanwhile, Disney CEO Bob (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Igor, who put his retirement off until 2021, will make up- ward of $423 million for the additional four years. And how much will you earn in the next 205 N. Charleston • Fort Meade ESCUELAS DE CONDADO DE four years? LOL 1-800-673-9512 • (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. HARDEE REGISTRO DE KINDER www.directchevy.com 4:12c Registro para estudiantes de Kinder comenzará con la fecha que aparece a continuación. Bowling Green Elementary HARDEE COUNTY SCHOOLS 3 de Mayo del 2018 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 5:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Registration for Kindergarten students will begin ac- cording to the schedule below. Hilltop Elementary 7 de Mayo del 2018 Bowling Green Elementary School 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. May 3, 2018 • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. North Wauchula Elementary Hilltop Elementary School 3 de Mayo del 2018 May 7, 2018 • 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. North Wauchula Elementary School Wauchula Elementary May 9, 2018 • 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 3 de Mayo del 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wauchula Elementary School Zolfo Springs Elementary May 3, 2018 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3 de Mayo del 2018 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Zolfo Springs Elementary School May 3, 2018 • 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Los estudiantes de Kinder deben tener cinco años de edad en o antes del 1 de septiembre del 2018. Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2018. Los padres deben llevar los documentos siguientes: Parents are required to bring the following * Un certificado de nacimiento original documents: * Fisico corriente * An original birth certificate * Registro de vacunas * Current physical * Shot record No se permitirá a los estudiantes que no han cumplido los requisitos anteriores a entrar a la es- Students who have not met the above requirements cuela en el otoño. Según en acuerdo con la ley de will not be permitted to enter school in the fall. Ac- Florida, no se permitirá ningún estudiante para entrar cording to Florida Law, no student will be permitted en primer grado a menos que ha completado un pro- to enter first grade unless he/she has completed an grama aprobado de Kinder públicos o privados. approved public or private kindergarten program. 4:5-26c 4:5-26c April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B11 B12 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 DEPUTY DELIGHT DivaKitchen By Angela Shelf Medearis

Aztec Chili Adds carry their wares, as there were (80/20) Hint of Cocoa no horses, pack animals or 2 medium-large yellow I absolutely love all things wheeled carts in Central Amer- onions, chopped chocolate! I particularly enjoy ica at that time. Some ventured 1 large green bell pepper, using cocoa in savory dishes as far as Mexico, the land of chopped from barbeque spice rubs and the Aztecs -- introducing them 6 large cloves garlic, minced sauces to pots of fiery black- to the much-prized cocoa 1 (28-ounce) can crushed, bean chili. The story of choco- beans. The Aztecs were an an- fire-roasted tomatoes late begins with cocoa trees cient nomadic people who 1 cup water that grew wild in the tropical founded a great city in the Val- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant rainforests of the Amazon ley of Mexico in 1325 -- espresso powder basin and other areas in Central Tenochtitlan. 1 tablespoon dark brown and South America. "Chocolatl" was consumed sugar The Maya Indians and the in large quantities by the 1 tablespoon unsweetened Aztecs recognized the value of Aztecs as a luxury drink. The cocoa powder cocoa beans hundreds of years Aztec version of this much- 2 tablespoons ancho or regu- before cocoa was brought to prized drink was described as lar chili powder Europe. It was the Maya Indi- "finely ground, soft, foamy, 1 tablespoon dried oregano ans, an ancient people whose reddish, bitter with chilli water, 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt descendants still live in Central aromatic flowers, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon smoked sweet America, who first discovered wild bee honey." paprika the delights of cocoa as long Because of the dry climate, 1 teaspoon ground black pep- ago as 600 AD. The Mayan the Aztecs were unable to grow per people lived on the Yucatan cocoa themselves, so they ob- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Peninsula, a tropical area in tained supplies of cocoa beans 2 bay leaves what is now southern Mexico, from trade or "tribute," a form 2 (15.5 ounce) cans no-salt- COURTESY PHOTO where wild cocoa trees grew. of taxation paid by provinces added black beans, rinsed Stacey Powell's class at Bowling Green Elementary created a welcoming message, At first they harvested cocoa conquered by the Aztecs. and drained complete with their artwork, for Hardee County sheriff’s Dep. Alice Simandl. They beans from the rainforest trees, By the time the Spanish in- Optional garnishes: avocado, wanted to welcome her to their school, and to say thank you and that they love her then cleared areas of lowland vaded Mexico in the 16th cen- chopped parsley or cilantro, for coming around to check on them each day. Simandl also was stationed at BGE forest to grow their own cocoa tury, the Aztecs had created a shredded or crumbled during Hurricane Irma, assisting with the emergency shelter. Happy for her return, trees in the first known cocoa powerful empire: Their armies cheese, sour cream BGE also gives a big shoutout to Sheriff Arnold Lanier for making this possible. plantations. were supreme in Mexico. Trib- A drink called "chocolatl" — utes in the form of food, cloth 1. Heat the oil in a 5-quart made from roasted cocoa and luxury items such as cocoa pot over high heat. Add the beans, water and a little spice beans flowed into Tenochtitlan. beef, onion, bell pepper and BRAINY BREAKFAST — was their primary use, but When the Spanish defeated the garlic. Cover the pot and cook cocoa beans also were valued Aztecs, they destroyed much of until the meat is browned, as currency. An early explorer Tenochtitlan and rebuilt it as about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring visiting Central America found Mexico City, the capital of occasionally. that four cocoa beans could modern-day Mexico. The 2. Add the crushed tomatoes buy a pumpkin; 10 could buy a legacy of the highly civilized (with juices), water, espresso rabbit. and sophisticated Aztecs re- powder, brown sugar, cocoa Because cocoa beans were mains, however, in the form of powder, chili powder, oregano, valuable, they were given as their indigenous language, salt, paprika, black pepper, gifts at ceremonies such as a Nahuatl — which is still spo- cayenne pepper and bay leaves. child's coming of age and on ken by more than 2 million Cover the pot and bring up to a religious occasions. Merchants people — their archaeological boil, then turn the heat down often traded cocoa beans for ruins and extraordinary tem- and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in commodities such as cloth, ples and cities, skilled and sen- the beans during the final 3 jade and ceremonial feathers. sitive art, an advanced minutes of cooking. 3. Serve Mayan farmers transported calendar, and their inventive topped with garnishes. Makes their cocoa beans to market by use of cocoa beans. 6 servings. canoe or in large baskets TIP: You can freeze this strapped to their backs. AZTEC CHILI fabulous chili in an airtight Wealthy merchants traveled 1 tablespoon olive oil container for up to 3 months. further, employing porters to 1 1/2 pounds ground beef Angela Shelf Medearis is an COURTESY PHOTOS award-winning children's au- A sweet surprise greeted honor-roll students at Bowling Green Elementary. Young- thor, culinary historian and the sters who made the honor roll for the third nine-week grading period were cele- author of seven cookbooks. Her brated and congratulated, and treated to doughnuts and juice. Each young scholar new cookbook is "The Kitchen also receives a ribbon and recognition. Diva's Diabetic Cookbook." Her website is www.diva- pro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Face- book. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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115 S. 7th Ave. Wauchula 773-3255 4:12-5:3nc 4:12,19c April 12, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B13 School Menu Roundup Kovels Antiques By Terry & Kim Kovel & Collecting MONDAY Food Dispersal Wauchula. Breakfast: cereal, donuts, Everyone is welcome. A chorizo, egg & cheese taco, This Saturday REVERE SILVER jects were safer forms than It was made about 1950 in both juice, fruit and milk single-page application, Paul Revere's name is known coins. It would have been easy musical and non-musical ver- Lunch: cherry blossom The New Jerusalem which maintains your eligi- to every American school child to steal some of the silver, and sions. The musical version chicken (K-5), PB&J (k-12), Church of God will be dis- bility for one year, is re- because of his part in the Rev- a few silversmiths were caught plays "The Blue Danube." The cheese sticks (k-12), popcorn tributing free U.S. Depart- quired. Sign-in is also a olutionary War and Henry and jailed for the crime. clock case could look black or chicken (6-12), pan pizza (6- ment of Agriculture foods must. Contact Juanita Wadsworth Longfellow's poem A porringer made by Paul red. Red is rarer. The value of 12), broccoli, sweet potato on Saturday from 11 a.m. to Wright at 781-0982 for more with the memorable words, Revere Jr. sold at a Skinner your clock is reduced because wedges, garden salad (6-12), 1 p.m. at 1514 Lincoln St. in information. "Listen, my children, and you ham & cheese salad, fruit and auction in 2016, for $39,975. It the musical feature isn't work- milk shall hear of the midnight ride was marked with the name Re- ing. In perfect condition the red of Paul Revere." But few vere and engraved "P/DB over clock is worth about $300, but TUESDAY young students know that Re- BP." It matched another por- your clock needs to have the Breakfast: cereal, poptarts, vere was a military man, silver- ringer, now in a Massachusetts musical parts repaired and is biscuit & sausage, juice, fruit Comfort Foods Made smith, engraver and an museum, that originally be- worth less. and milk entrepreneur who made and longed to David and Betiah Lunch: fried chicken (k-12), Fast And Healthy sold iron castings of bells and Pearce. That one was engraved CURRENT PRICES PB&J (k-12), nachos (k-12), By Healthy Exchanges canons, forged copper bolts, "MP" for Mary Pearce, proba- Board game, Batman, Milton pizza (6-12), spicy chicken and the first rolled copper bly a sister of "BP." The family Bradley, 1966, 10 x 19 inches, sandwich (6-12), garden salad CHICKEN WITH (k-12), tuna salad, pinto beans, 1. In a large skillet sprayed sheets. He was married twice history plus the fame of Revere $40. fruit and milk CARIBBEAN PECAN SAUCE with butter-flavored cooking and had 16 children. led to the high price. Hummel figurine, No. 217, April is National Pecan spray, brown chicken pieces Eighteenth-century silver- *** Boy with Toothache, scarf tied WEDNESDAY Month, and it's one of the for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. smiths were important, trusted Q: I inherited a small alarm around head, below chin, Breakfast: cereal, yogurt good-for-you nuts. The pecan Meanwhile, in a covered jar, citizens who turned silver coins clock stamped "LeCoultre 1950s, 5 1/2 inches, $110. parfait, pizza, juice, fruit and lends this recipe some real combine orange juice, corn- into teapots and other objects 59" on the base. "LeCoultre Mailbox, cast iron, em- milk tropical magic. starch and Splenda. Shake well for customers. Since there were 8" and "Swiss" are printed bossed, Pull Down, Letters, Lunch: chicken tender wrap 16 ounces skinned and boned to blend. Pour mixture into a no banks, these identifiable ob- on the face. It has a gold dial red, white and blue, side door (k-12), PB&J (k-12), pizza (k- uncooked chicken breast, cut medium saucepan sprayed with black Roman numerals opening, lock and key, 1908, 12), fajita chicken salad, into 4 pieces with butter-flavored cooking and is set in a brass and rose- chicken sandwich (6-12), pan 20 x 13 inches, $725. pizza (6-12) ,green beans, cu- 1/2 cup unsweetened orange spray. Stir in undrained colored mirrored case. The Golf ball marker, stamping cumbers, garden salad (6-12), juice pineapple. Cook over medium clock has a music feature, but machine, cast iron and brass, fruit and milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch heat until mixture thickens, it's overwound. The clock is 3 dial with numbers and letters, 1/3 cup Splenda Granular stirring constantly. inches high and 2 inches press handle, Omnes, c. 1910, THURSDAY 1 (8-ounce) can crushed 2. Remove from heat. Add wide. What is it worth? 8 x 11 inches, $1,000. Breakfast: cereal, bread, pineapple, packed in fruit mandarin oranges, pecans, A: LeCoultre & Cie was TIP: Always keep firearms chicken biscuit, juice, fruit and juice, undrained parsley flakes and onion founded in 1833 by Antoine locked up, even antique ones. milk 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin flakes. Mix well to combine. LeCoultre, a watchmaker in Le Old guns should have the bar- Lunch: chicken alfredo (k- oranges, rinsed and drained Evenly spoon sauce mixture Sentier, Switzerland. The com- rels filled so it is impossible to 12), chicken salad, PB&J (k- 2 tablespoons chopped 12), feistada pizza (k-12), over browned chicken pieces. pany became Jaeger-LeCoultre accidentally discharge them. pecans Paul Revere, Jr. made this silver cheeseburger (6-12), spicy 3. Lower heat and simmer porringer with a cut-out handle in 1937 and is still in business. For more collecting news, tips chicken sandwich (6-12), car- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley for 5 minutes. When serving, about 1770. It sold at a Skinner Your clock is an eight-day and resources, visit www.Ko- rots, corn, garden salad (6-12), flakes evenly spoon sauce over auction in Massachusetts for clock and only needs to be vels.com fruit and milk 1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion chicken pieces. Serves 4. $39,975. wound once every eight days. (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. flakes (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. FRIDAY Breakfast: cereal, poptarts, • Be Water Wise: To recycle without wasting water, rinse your eggs w/cheese & bacon, fruit recyclables in leftover dish water or place them in unused Don’t Know Where and milk spaces in your dishwasher. To Turn For Help? Lunch: chicken nuggets (k- Recipes From CALL THE CRISIS LINE 12), yogurt, muffin platter, PB&J (k-12), quesadilla (k-12), Good Housekeeping 1 (800) 500-1119 pan pizza (6-12), french fries, Recipes From cole slaw, fruit and milk CORKSCREW PASTA water as label directs. Good Housekeeping WITH SPRING VEGGIES 3. Meanwhile, in nonstick Paw’s Corner Toss sauteed asparagus and 12-inch skillet, melt margarine SPRING RAMEN remove strings from snow By Sam Mazzotta leeks with pasta and creamy or butter over medium heat. CHICKEN SOUP peas and cut each diagonally in goat cheese. Yum! Add leeks and cook until al- 5 cups water half. Slice green onions and DEAR PAW'S CORNER: 2009 study cited by the Ameri- most tender, about 5 minutes, 2 packages (3 ounces each) shred carrot. Cut chicken into To save money, I take my two can Veterinary Medical Associ- 1 bunch (about 1 pound) stirring often. Stir in aspara- chicken-flavor ramen noodle 3/4-inch pieces. Break ramen cats, "Betty" and "Wilma," ation found that dogs without leeks gus, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 soup mix (substitute Orien- noodle block into 2 layers. to a local shot clinic that is microchips were returned to 1 package (16 ounce) teaspoon coarsely ground tal-flavor) 2. When water mixture held every spring. This year, their owners 22 percent of the corkscrew or bow-tie pasta black pepper; cook 5 minutes 2 cups (about 6 ounces) snow boils, add snow peas, green the tech asked if I wanted my time, whereas microchipped 1 tablespoon margarine or longer, stirring often. Add 1/3 peas onions, carrot, chicken and cats microchipped. 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In 4-quart saucepan, heat calories, 11g total fat (4g satu- —Dottie in Knoxville, Now, I know Betty and cooking water; toss well. water with seasoning packets rated), 32g protein, 32g carbo- Tennessee Wilma are purely indoor cats, 1. Cut off roots and leaf Spoon into large serving bowl; from ramen soup mix to boil- hydrate, 3g fiber, 66mg DEAR DOTTIE: It's en- which vastly improves their ends from leeks. Discard any sprinkle with goat cheese and ing over high heat. Meanwhile, cholesterol, 920mg sodium. tirely your decision whether to chances for healthy, long lives. tough outer leaves. Cut each coarsely ground black pepper. For thousands of triple-tested microchip your pets, so there However, accidents happen. leek lengthwise in half, then Serves 4. ______recipes, visit our website at was no need for the tech to get Doors get left ajar. Thunder- crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide • Each serving: About 580 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF slices. 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In large saucepot, pre- (c) 2018 Hearst Communications, Inc. v. with you, it does greatly im- All rights reserved prove the odds. Microchips pare pasta in boiling salted The ESTATE OF DELFINO have been standardized and GARCIA, deceased the ______data networks greatly improved unknown heirs of DELFINO thence S. 89º38'32" E, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF over the past decade. So, while GARCIA, LOUELLA JEAN PICH, THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 744.0 feet; thence N the unknown heirs of IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, 0º43'30" E, 385.0 feet; it is always your choice to mi- LOUELLA JEAN PICH, FLORIDA thence N 89º38'32" W, crochip your cats, I do think it's Defendant(s). 682.0 feet; thence N worth the extra cost to do so. ______/ CASE NO.: 252018CA000119 0º43'30" E, 55.0 feet; Send your questions, tips or thence N 89º38'32"W, comments to ask@pawscor- NOTICE OF ACTION 148.0 feet P.O.B. Subject SOUTH FT. MEADE LAND ner.com. MANAGEMENT, INC., a to a 10 ft. road and mainte- TO: Delfino Garcia and unknown Florida corporation nance easement along (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. heirs of Delfino Garcia and Plaintiff, East side. Louella Jean Pich and unknown heirs of Louella Jean Pich vs. AND ______Commence at NW corner LEGAL NOTICE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an IDOB, INC., a dissolved Florida of Section 15, Township 34 action for Reformation of Deed corporation, and its South, Range 24 East, Ms. Ileana Zamudio Arciniega related to the following property officers, directors, Hardee County, Florida, (Rivera), mother and Jose Ri- 4:26c in Hardee County, Florida: stockholders, creditors, and and run thence S. cardo Cervantes, father of the all other parties claiming by, 89º42'41" E, and along the minor Yuliana Cervantes Zamu- Lot 30, Block “I”, Charlie through, under or against it, North line of said Section dio. In the city of Wauchula, Creek Mobile Estates, ac- Defendants. 15 a distance of 73.91 feet; Hardee County, Florida, Mr. Em- cording to plat thereof ______/ thence S. 0º43'30" W, manuel Rivera, husband of recorded in Plat Book 3, 2064.95 feet to the Point of 2 LOCATIONS Ileana Zamudio Arciniega page 37, Public Records NOTICE OF ACTION Beginning; thence con- (Rivera) is petitioning for the of Hardee County, Florida, tinue S 0º43'30" W, 55.00 Adoption of the minor, in the Together with a 1973 TO THE DEFENDANTS: feet; thence S 89º38'32" E, Family Court of the 10th Judicial SKYLI mobile home IDOB, INC., a dissolved Florida 86.00 feet; thence N Circuit, Case# 2016-DR-000255. ID#01611817G/Title # corporation, and its officers, di- 0º043'30" E, 55.00 feet; Please note that the Court has 5263626 (the “Subject rectors, stockholders, creditors, thence N. 89º38'32" W, granted a period of forty-one Property”) and all other parties claiming by, 86.00 feet to the Point of days (41) from the date of publi- through, under or against it. Beginning. cation of this Notice to plead has been filed against you and Unknown address your arguments before the you are required to serve a copy and you are required to serve a above-named Court at 417 West of your written defenses, if any, YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an copy of your written defenses, if Main Street, Room B, Suite 309, to it on J. STEVEN SOUTHWELL, action has been filed against any, to JOHN W. H. BURTON of Wauchula, Florida 33873. In the Plaintiff's attorney, whose ad- you to quiet title on the following John W. H. Burton, P.A., Post Of- event that these arguments are dress is Post Office Box 1748, described property in Hardee fice Drawer 1729, Wauchula, FL not brought before the Court Wauchula, Florida, 33873, on or County, Florida: 33873-1729, on or before the 27 within the time period allowed, before the 4th day of May, 2018 day of April, 2018, and file the the Court shall proceed by de- OPEN 24 HOURS and file the original with the Parcel ID No. 15-34-24- original with the Clerk of the fault against any and all Clerk of this Court either before 0000-00160-0000 Court either before service on prospective, interested parties. service on Plaintiff's attorney or Tract B-12, IDO, INC., CIT- Plaintiffs’ attorney or immedi- 526 N. 6th Ave immediately thereafter; other- RUS GROVES, more par- ately thereafter, or a default will Leonardo Viota Sesin, Esq. (Across from Nicholas Restaurant) wise a default will be entered ticularly described as: be entered against you for the Attorney-at-Law against you for the relief de- Begin at the NW corner of relief demanded in the com- manded in the Complaint. said Section 15, Township plaint or petition. Miami Office: 112 W. Palmetto 34 South, Range 24 East, 1275 W. 47th Place, Suite 440 Open: 7 days WITNESS my hand and the Hardee County, Florida, WITNESS my hand and seal Hialeah, Florida 33012 seal of this Court on the 29th and run thence S. of this Court on this 21 day of Telephone: (305) 231-7767 (Yellow bldg. behind old carwash) day of March, 2018. 89º42'41" E. and along the March, 2018. North line of said Section Port Charlotte Office: NEW MACHINES • CLEAN • A/C VICTORIA L. ROGERS, 15, 73.91 feet; thence VICTORIA L. ROGERS 2616 Tamiami Trail, Suite 1 As Clerk of the Circuit Court S.0º43'30"W, 1679.95 feet Clerk of Courts Port Charlotte, Florida 33952 to the P.O.B.; thence con- Telephone: (941) 625-1414 www.supermattlaundries.com By: J. Wingo tinue same line, 385.0 feet; By Connie Coker Deputy Clerk thence S. 89º38'32" E, Deputy Clerk Facsimile: (941) 875-9230 24 hr. Customer Service 86.00 feet; thence S. Email: [email protected] 4:5,12c 3:29-4:19c ______0º43'30" W, 55.00 feet; ______4:5-26c 877-394-0173 2:8tfc B14 The Herald-Advocate, April 12, 2018 BGE ROYALTY HAPPY HUNTING

COURTESY PHOTOS … And they’re off! Zolfo Springs Elementary staff members head out into the play- COURTESY PHOTOS ground for their very own Easter egg hunt courtesy of the school’s Parent Teacher Bowling Green Elemen- Organization. The PTO did a crafty job of hiding the eggs and of knowing just what tary crowned its royalty prizes would put a big smile on faces. during the Proud Panther celebration on Friday. As is tradition at the school, each fifth-grade class presents a representative for king and queen. The students vote on their classmates to decide who will be their royalty to reign over the annual Fifth-Grade Banquet. Dis- playing royal readiness were (top photo, from left) Esmeralda Alamia, Brooke Johnson, Natha- nia Lopez, German Covar- rubias Valencia, Dallas Rodriquez, Michael Lum- ley and Ferman Valsco Martinez. Taking the thrones were (below) Queen Esmeralda Alamia and King Dallas Ro- driquez.

PLANT PUPILS

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Victoria L. Rogers Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Tax Deed File: 252018TD001XXXX Date: 03/19/2018 COURTESY PHOTO First graders in Julia Roberts’ class at Zolfo Springs Elementary have been studying the parts of a plant. To il- lustrate the lessons, the children planted and grew lima beans. They are shown here with their projects. Angel NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED (second from left in back) raised the largest plant. WARNING THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 16th day of May, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

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

CERTIFICATE NO.: 1024 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2015 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: IRVING WECH- SLER AND VIVIAN WECHSLER

Description of Property: Parcel Identification Number 25-34-27-0000-08240- 0000

DESCRIPTION: .95 AC COM AT SW COR OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN E 625 FT FOR POB E 125 FT N 331.11 FT W 125 FT S 331.11 FT TO POB SUBJ TO S 25 FT FOR RD EASEMENT 25 34S 27E 212P169

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

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on May 16, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk 4:12-5:3c 4:12c