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Find out how you can recycle your cans and make some extra I I C IXI)IAN change, too! Thursday, FebruaryrcAdiAn 13, 2014 - 24 pages / 50 cents A PAGE 9 A section of the Sun County OKs demolitions along U.S. 17 By STEVE BAUER the code violations. The county has physical redevelopment of the county, a more broader scope.” ArcAdiAn AssistAnt Editor identified four structures that would and removing these structures is a part Hines assured Miller the funding meet the criteria for demolition. Two of that.” would not be solely used on structure The DeSoto Board of County are abandoned, while the others are Commissioner Bob Miller said he improvements, but said improving the Commissioners unanimously agreed to occupied. Hines added EDAC agreed was disappointed the committee didn’t U.S. 17 South corridor is a definite need use redevelopment funding to demol- removing the structures would be the have a more creative plan for utilizing for the county. “EDAC’s discussions ish some dilapidated structures along best use of the funding to make imme- the funding. “I frankly want to see have focused on this corridor, and in the U.S. 17 South corridor. diate improvements to the county. EDAC to come up with something the committee’s opinion improving that County Coordinator Mandy Hines, “We felt the demolition of these more challenging,” he said. “This area is a top priority,” she said. speaking on behalf of the Economic buildings are the ‘low hanging fruit’ as doesn’t help economic development, Commissioner Gabriel Quave also Development Advisory Committee, far as having an impact on the county,” and I don’t want this money spent only had concerns on how the funding said the money would be used as part she said. “We’re asking to use these on brick and mortar projects. That’s would be spent. “I’m all for doing of the standard code enforcement funds now to allow us the proper time not what it was intended for. I guess I something grand, but $150,000 won’t process, which will give owners time to develop more long-term plans. The need a little more clarification, as I was to make improvements and correct whole intent of this fund is for the hoping this funding would be used on COUNTY | 21

Seminoles’ Exhibit, Brighton Field festival w1 Day features Duck Dynasty, showcase Gator Boys stars By SUSAN E. HOFFMAN the arts ArcAdiAn Editor Staff RepoRt The Seminole Tribe of Florida continues its longstanding tradition The DeSoto Arts and Humanities in rodeo, celebrating the 76th Annual Council held its second Art of the River Brighton Field Day this weekend. and Rio de la Paz Festival last weekend But this year, the Seminoles have ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, [email protected] at the DeSoto campus of South Florida added another special attraction State College. New track lighting provid- Gordon “Mac” Martin, left, photographer Rhett Butler, and County Commissioner Bob Miller pose sure to draw crowds to the multi-day ed by SFSC helped feature more than in front of Butler’s photo of the Peace River Bridge in DeSoto. Martin and Miller worked with the rodeo festival: Uncle Si Robertson, 125 works of art entered in the contest. DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council to donate Butler’s photo to the county, and it will soon be on Martin and Godwin of A&E’s Duck On Friday, an invitation-only recep- display in the County Administration Building. • Turn to page 12 for more photos. Dynasty fame will be there on tion was held for artists and sponsors Saturday and Sunday. to mingle, and for people to buy art. ART WINNERS Mary Brannon, Joanne DeBoer, Anderson Turner And as if that weren’t enough, on Saturday’s festival opened the show Anne Tuttle and Joan Cranor Friday and Saturday, Jimmy Riffle of to the public, and included several Two-Dimensional: Photography: Animal Planet’s Gator Boys will be artisans’ booths, environmental dis- First: Guy LaBree, “Old Timers” Three Dimensional: First: Rhett Butler, “The Creek” there for an alligator show. plays from groups such as Peace River Second: Katie Dobson Cundiff, First: Lawrence Paquin, Second: Jerry Waters: Great Blue In between these celebrity ap- Audubon Society, food vendors, and “Parrish Morning” “Standing Ibis” Heron in Flight pearances, the Seminole Tribe will Third: Joanna Karpey, nurseries offering some native Florida Second: Jennie Novak, “Puzzled Third: Sally Rockefeller, “FLA Post showcase its culture and traditions, plants. The festival originated in 2013, “Osprey Flats” Pottery Grape Vase” #4143 VFW Riders” Honorabe Mentions: including authentic foods, crafts, the 500th anniversary of the Spanish Third: Susan E. Hoffman, Honorable Mention: storytelling and dancing. arrival in Florida, celebrated in the state Bruce Brayton, Victor Amemiya “Seminole Rainbow Necklace” Susan E. Hoffman Awards of Merit: Lisa Mayle, And there are several days of as Viva Florida, and the name reflects Honorable Mention: Patricia Award of Merit: Jerry Waters Eastern Indian Rodeo Association the state’s heritage as well as the impor- and Professional Rodeo Cowboys tance of the Peace River to the region. Association rodeo action, wrapping Judges were Mollie Doctorow, curator up with Xtreme Bulls on Sunday. of SFSC’s Museum of Florida Art and “The Brighton Field Day was begun Culture, who judged the two- and 76 years ago by two teachers on the three-dimensional categories; and not- Seminole Reservation who wanted ed Florida photographer, who judged Linda Butler of Skunks as Pets to create a ‘Day of Fun’ involving the photo category. gets a lot of attention with competitive games and recreational DAHC aims to promote the arts in her furry, descented friend. events,” said Amos Tiger, one of the DeSoto through contests, exhibits, key organizers of this year’s event. classes and opportunities for artists and “Seminole communities came from writers to share their work. For more all over to take part at the Brighton information, visit http://desoto artscouncil.org. SEMINOLE | 22

Arcadian 50¢ LARIATS RULE: Roping contest honors Quitmon Brown ...... 13 FFA CLAIMS DISTRICT X WIN: Next stop — state competition ...... 13 INSIDE VETS HONORED: Live Oak RV Resort remembers those who served ...... 21 Editorial ...... 4 Family Album ...... 6 Obituaries ...... 9 Sports ...... 14 7 @'05252"51621 1 6 Calendar ...... 5 Police Beat ...... 8 Religion ...... 10 Agriculture ...... 18 Arcadian | Page 2 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 Cats and canine Valentines

Romeo — given that romantic name in honor of Valentine’s Day — is a Misty is a smoke gray and white kitten, 5 months old. She is a shorthair, 2-year-old male classic tabby with a beautiful, striking coat. He is very but her fur is luxuriously thick. She is a little purr machine and is quiet friendly and gets along well with other cats. He is quite curious! Visit the and relaxed. She gets along with other catsw but is a bit nervous around ARCADIAN PHOTO BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, DeSoto County Animal Shelter at 2048 N.W. McKay St. between 10 a.m. dogs. If you want to make Misty your Valentine, stop in at Animal [email protected] and 4 p.m. to adopt Romeo or any of the other terrific animals there. Services at 2048 N.W. McKay St. between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Big Boy is a 10-month-old male black lab who was found as a stray. Big Boy is good on a leash and knows a few basic commands such as sit, lie down and stay. If you are looking for a canine Valentine with brains and classic good looks, this is your boy. Visit DeSoto County Animal Services at 2048 N.W. McKay St. to see him. r I No matter what I I I I you’re looking for, I I I I Check the I I I I Sun Classified I I I Juliet, a Siamese/Tonkinese mix, has a luscious I first! I cream and gray coat and beautiful blue eyes. I From a new job to a I She is about 10 months old and has a very I place to live, Classified I elegant appearance. She would love to be your I has what you need! I Valentine. Call DeSoto County Animal Services L. - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - . - -- at 863-993-4855. If you’re thinking about chocolate for Valen- tine’s Day, check out Dot: a chocolate spotted v V daschund mix. (Mixed with what? It’s not DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED clear.) Dot is 6 months old and has a pretty Crystal was found by the DeSoto County Sheriff’s FOR FILING EXEMPTIONS chocolate coat. She will get bigger as she grows Office in the course of a drug bust. She’s a Social y Security Number Florida’s Drivers License up, maybe up to 30 pounds. She needs some 10-week-old brindle pit. She’s very friendly and Florida Vehicle Tag Number work on the leash but she is friendly and gets playful and full of energy, and she loves giving Voter y Registration (if applicable) along well with other dogs, and with cats. Call kisses. If you would like to be Crystal’s Valentine Immigration information (if applicable) 863-993-4855 if you’d like to take chocolate Dot and give her a forever home, call the DeSoto NOTICE Dependent Children School Information a Checking/Savings Account Statement home for Valentine’s Day, County Animal Shelter at 863-993-4855. to Property Owners Paid Utility Bill with Current Address March 1 is the Skipper family the focus DEADLINE to file for: of Historical Society meeting • Up to $50,000 - Homestead Exemption • $50,000 - SeniorExemption (Age 65 or older)* By CAROL MAHLER Family Service Center Annex (old West • $5,000 - Disabled Veteran’s Exemption DeSoto Co. HiStoriCal SoCiety Elementary School cafeteria) at the • $ 500 - Widow’sExemption corner of N. Orange Ave. and W. Effie St. • $ 500 - Widower’sExemption John R. Skipper Jr. will present “The At 11:30 a.m., a luncheon of meat • $ 500 - DisabilityExemption Skipper Family: Living and Ranching loaf, scalloped potatoes, rolls, fresh • $ 500 - Exemption for Blind Persons in Florida for More Than 180 Years” to fruit, and dessert is available for $6. At • Property TaxDiscount for Veterans Age 65 and Older with Combat the DeSoto County Historical Society noon, President Bebe Bradbury will Related Disability** at its monthly meeting. Free and open • Deployed Military Exemption*** to the public, the event is today at the HISTORICAL | 8 • Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Veteran or First Responder • All Other Exemptions • Agricultural Classification NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE UNIFORM METHOD OF If you have any questions concerning the COLLECTION FOR NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY qualifications for these exemptions, please call COMMISSIONERS OF DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION SHOWING THE NEED FOR THE LEVY OF NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS AND ITS ELECTION the Property Appraiser’s Office at AND INTENT TO COLLECT NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS USING THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION FOR NON AD-VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 197.3632, FLORIDA STATUTES (2009), FOR FIRE PROTECTION, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL, SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, ROAD AND DRAINAGE (863) (863) 993-4866993-4866 IMPROVEMENTS, STREET LIGHTING, WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES AND MOSQUITO CONTROL AT A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE Applications for exemptions and discounts HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014 AT 6:30 PM IN THE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 EAST OAK STREET, ROOM 103, MUST be made IN PERSON at ARCADIA, FLORIDA. NOTICES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BE PUBLISHED IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FEBRUARY 25, 2014 PUBLIC HEARING, ON JANUARY 30, FEBRUARY 6, FEBRUARY 13 AND FEBRUARY DeSoto County Property Appraiser’s Office 20, 2014. AFFECTED PROPERTIES ARE LOCATED IN DESOTO COUNTY, THE CITY OF ARCADIA (FOR FIRE PROTECTION, AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ONLY), AND IN THE Administration Building GOLDEN MELODY LIGHTING DISTRICT, HARLEM HEIGHTS LIGHTING DISTRICT, KINGS CROSSING LIGHTING DISTRICT, LAKE SUZY LIGHTING DISTRICT, PEACE RIVER 201 East Oak Street, Room 102 LIGHTING DISTRICT, SPRING LAKES LIGHTING DISTRICT, AND MCCLELLAND DRIVE ROAD DISTRICT. All interested persons are invited to attend. In the event, any person decides to appeal any 8:30 AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday decision by the County with respect to any matter relating to the consideration of the resolution at the above-referenced public hearing, a record of the proceeding may be needed. In that event, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the public hearing is made, *Household Income Limitation which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is to be based. In **Copies of Honorable Discharge and Combat-Related Injury Documentation Required accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation ***Exemption determined by number of days deployed. Deployment orders required or an interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact DeSoto County at 863-993- 4800, at least 7 days prior to the date of the hearing. 50457414 50457457 The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 3 | Arcadian Clyde Butcher’s photos on exhibit in Arcadia

ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY SUSAN E. HOFFMAN, [email protected] Neal Obendorf, left, explains to Jerry Waters and Mac Martin some of the Clyde Butcher’s assistants, Paul Tipton, left, processes Clyde Butcher uses in printing his large-format photos. An exhibit of and Neal Obendorf (who is also Butcher’s Butcher’s photos is open to the public at the Martin Gallery at Florida Outdoor son-in-law) described Butcher’s distinctive Properties, 207 E. Magnolia St. A percentage of the proceeds from the sales black-and-white photography at an exhibit of of any of Butcher’s books from this exhibit will be donated by Butcher to the Howard Solomon, left, and Gene Heitman at the opening reception his photos at the Martin Gallery Thursday. DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council. for Clyde Butcher’s photographic display at the Martin Gallery. The ratings are in: Kirsten Prebianca Flanik is at the top

Submitted by AdriAn H. Cline with headquarters in New York. programs, as well as one of the inaugu- will honor Kirsten at its annual awards In addition to her agency responsibil- ral Cannes Lions for Effectiveness. banquet on Monday, March 31. One of the great rewards of the edu- ities, Flanik oversees the MARS business On her watch, BBDO has added Kirsten is a 1985 graduate of DeSoto cation profession is seeing the students (which includes the global responsibilities for several other County High School and a 1989 gradu- we serve impact our society in positive company’s major choco- big-name brands. Kirsten serves on ate of the University of Florida. She lives ways. For some time I heard that one late, pet and food brands), the board of Somerset Hills Learning in Brooklyn with her husband and their of our graduates, Kirsten Prebianca the FedEx business, and Institute, one of the premier institutions two children. Flanik, was achieving great success in the agency’s public service for children with autism. She also is a the advertising field. Several weeks ago, efforts to support Autism member of Advertising Women New What the industry says I had the opportunity to talk with her Speaks. York and BBDO’s Women Leadership while she was in Arcadia for the funeral Since joining BBDO Council, dedicated to helping women In an interview with ADWEEK last of her stepfather, Jim McAnly. FLANIK in 2006, Kirsten was succeed in the workplace. year, Flanik said, “I strongly believe we Talking with her was delightful, but named among the 30 The University of Florida College of have to really love what we do because when I asked what she was doing, Most Powerful Women in Advertising Journalism recently selected Kirsten as if we don’t, those around us won’t either. Kirsten became rather quiet. I asked her by Business Insider and 100 Most a 2013/2014 Alumni of Distinction, a about her career in advertising, but only Influential Women in Advertising by Ad very prestigious group. The university FLANIK | 21 later did I receive some information Age. BBDO states she helped the agency from her mother. I soon learned Kirsten win back Snickers with the launch is most successful by any standard. of the “You’re Not You When You’re FRUIT HARVEST WORKERS NEEDED Kirsten Prebianca Flanik is Managing Hungry” ad series, and is responsible DESOTO FRUIT & HARVESTING, INC. Director of BBDO New York. BBDO is for the commercial featuring Betty the world’s most awarded advertising White that was the most popular during 1192 NE Livingston, Arcadia, Florida 34266 agency. With 15,000 employees in 289 the 2010 Super Bowl. The campaign Is seeking 49 temporary Farm Workers to harvest citrus and offices, across 81 countries, it is the won multiple industry awards including second largest global agency network, Effies, which honor the top advertising miscellaneous grove work, from March 3, 2014 until July 11, 2014. During the harvest, workers will be paid a piece rate based on location and variety of Fruit harvested. Workers doing miscellaneous grove work will be paid the adverse Effect Wage Biz Expo to include Job Fair Rate. There is a guarantee of the adverse effect wage rate, which at the present date is $10.26. Job location is in Central and South SUBMITTED By ASHLEY COONE support local commerce. Florida area. Employers will offer a 3/4 guarantee for the work Chamber of CommerCe exeC. Dir. The expo will include wine and cheese tasting, free parking and ad- period for each employee. Employer will provide all tools, supplies The annual Chamber of Commerce mission, door prizes and live music. and equipment necessary to pick fruit. Housing will be provided for Business Expo will have a new feature Vendors are invited to promote open individual workers outside normal commuting distance. Qualified when doors open on Feb. 18: a commu- positions in their organizations. Job- nity job fair. seekers are urged to dress for success workers will be provided transportation and subsistence expenses Held at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, and bring current copies of their to the workplace, upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or 2250 N.E. Roan Street, the business resumés. earlier, if appropriate. All workers interested in the job should Expo runs from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Door prizes include a barbecue grill contact the nearest One-stop Career Center Office using job listing It gives residents a chance to find and raffle tickets will be sold at the number FL 9848795. out more about local businesses and event. 50456607

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| OUR VIEW NEWS (TAM: HIGHWAY WIDEN INC-i c5F HOMES , }3 lS1AlESS+=S o o Time to ONE GIANT SToAP Fort PROGRESS ; ONE GIANT . embrace B OSS Fop,I- 6U}L I lSroRY. the new ° Our view: County’s decision to move forward with demolition along U.S. 17 the right call he DeSoto Board of County Commissioners had the difficult T task Tuesday to decide whether demolition by itself encourages devel- opment in a community. Specifically, Ta 1(( will the removal of dilapidated homes 4° and structures along the U.S. 17 cor- ridor encourage new growth, or is the county setting a dangerous precedent by displacing low-income families who call those buildings home? dip As far as timing goes, the county couldn’t have asked for a better sce- 2-13 f I/ 1y nario. With the Florida Department of Transportation’s U.S. 17 widening project progressing toward Nocatee’s doorstep, demolishing structures | GRITS & PIECES | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR while FDOT does the same across the street makes sense. Code Enforcement Events should Director George Hernandez hasn’t had the budget to tackle the issue until now, Pitching woos and catching cooties be coordinated and the county is overdue to clean up Editor: an area that has significant code issues y tomorrow, the sweet smell of The other night I had the pleasure that haven’t been addressed in years. roses should be wafting every- Grits of attending an event at Martin Not everyone on the board is sold where, and the taste of yum- Realty, a showing of black and B white photo art by Clyde Butcher, a on the idea. Commissioner Bob Miller, my chocolate should be tantalizing & for example, said he doesn’t believe everyone’s tongue. Yep, Valentine’s Day Pieces nationally recognized artist. It was redevelopment funding should be used is back ... ready or not. very interesting and educational, for brick and mortar or demolition pur- Sometimes I try to think back to but that is not the main point of this poses. Instead, he believes it should be when this began for all of us. As best Luke Wilson letter. spent to lure businesses and jobs into I recall, it was grade school, and we For several years now I have won- [email protected] the county. Miller makes a good point, were obligated to exchange valentines dered why so many interesting and important events conflict with each but as County Coordinator Mandy with our fellow classmates, both guys the chance of catching cooties, and Hines noted, at this point the county and gals. After a few short years of other, datewise. In this community, pretty soon, opposing genders aren’t when it relates to organizations needs to focus on cleaning up areas to that, the novelty began wearing off quite as ugly and scary as they had place the county in a positive light to when each sex found out that the creating their own events for public been perpetuated by our peers. Who’d attendance, the left hand doesn’t outside visitors. Is an empty lot more opposite sex had “cooties.” have thought they could go from attractive than a boarded-up, aban- We knew of no symptoms or results seem to know what the right hand having cooties to being cuties in just a is doing. doned house? In this case the answer from exposure, but to be on the safe few short years? is a resounding yes. A perfect example side, we inoculated ourselves daily An example is the 8th of February. Next thing you know, you’re passing A beautiful art show was conducted of this is the Hi-Way Motel, which was with “cootie shots.” We didn’t even notes to each other in class. This is all recently demolished as part of FDOT’s care if the shot had side effects. Boys at the college, in competition with well and good until it gets intercepted an equally interesting ranch rodeo. right-of-way acquisitions. While it was believed that only girls had cooties, by someone en route who not only a piece of nostalgia to many locals, and of course, the girls believed the Why can’t all groups — political, will open and read it, but will black- religious, historical, any public most visitors to the area viewed it as same about the boys, so this adoles- mail you for your lunch money. Worse an eyesore. Now that it’s gone and an cent terror served to keep the genders event group — get together with yet was when a teacher would notice the Chamber of Commerce for the empty lot sits in its place, which would apart for at least a few years. the note being passed and confiscate you rather have? Then came the taunting, and from benefit of all and promote an event it, and then apply the deterrent of all calendar which all could refer to? Miller also questioned the logic be- both sides. If you wanted to get deterrents by reading it aloud to the hind displacing families who may have someone’s dander up, you’d pair them entire class. A fate far worse than the George Pratt nowhere else to go if they are vacated up with someone of the opposite paddlings of yore, I would say. Arcadia from a property. It’s a legitimate con- sex (species, in some young minds) Probably the most unfair early stage cern and the county would be setting in an old schoolyard chant. Choose in the dating/mating game is the Thankful for prayers a new precedent by forcibly removing two popular names from back in the onset of acne. You remember those residents due to building demolition. day — say, Johnny and Susie. The Editor: days, right? Overnight your face would Thank you for your prayers. If the county is aware a building is chant would go, “Johnny and Susie, turn into what felt like a diorama of a uninhabitable but allows a family to sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g. First It is important for you all to know range of volcanoes that erupted each that your prayers work beautifully reside there anyway, however, what kind comes love, then comes marriage; time a zit was popped. Various creams of message does that send? A resident’s then comes Johnny with a baby with and through Our Father, Jesus were used to combat them and make- and the Holy Spirit according to the safety should be the county’s top pri- carriage!” This would often result in up was applied to mask them, but ority, and by allowing these structures laughter and taunting, and possibly a will, according to the way of Our the best way to deal with them was to Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, for to continue to degrade without taking knuckle sandwich from Johnny and a simply ignore each other’s as best as action is an irresponsible move. mortified shriek from Susie. Those two all. Again, thank you. Please contin- possible. ue so praying. We applaud the county’s decision to never did appreciate the humor for And then just when you think you’re approve the demolition request. This is some reason. Mary White an important step in moving the county As we all know, everybody outgrows GRITS & PIECES | 20 Arcadia toward future growth and develop- ment, and clearing land with the hope | LETTER SUBMISSION POLICY of future development is a prudent move. The U.S. 17 expansion is a prime Letters are welcome on virtually any subject, but we do have some rules. Please keep them to less than 250 words. Letters will be edited to length as well as grammar and spelling. All opportunity for the county to position letters must be signed with full name - not initials. An address and telephone number must be included; they are not for publication, but must be provided so we may verify authorship itself for long-term growth, and while if necessary. Due to the number of letters received, we reserve the right to run only one letter per person per month. The Letters to the Editor section is intended as a public forum for it’s important to preserve the past it’s community discourse and the opinions and statements made in letters are solely those of the individual writers. The Arcadian takes no responsibility for the content of these letters. Please also crucial to embrace change and the send or bring correspondence to the Arcadian, 108 S. Polk Ave., Arcadia FL 34266, or fax to 863-494-3533. Readers with access to the internet may e-mail Letters to the Editor at shoffman@ new beginnings that come with it. sun-herald.com. The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 5 | Arcadian

N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more 15 at St. Paul’s Parish Hall. This fundraiser will benefit culture and ending with Seminole Xtreme Bulls. Visit information. the Knights’ various charitable causes and is open to the www.rezrodeo.com for details. • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in public. Adults $8; children 6-12 years old, $4; 5 and under, need, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. free. For details, call Richard Jordon at 444-0082. „ MONDAY Donations gratefully accepted. • Arcadia Clean-Up Day Feb. 15. Meet at 9 a.m. at the • There will be no garbage collection in DeSoto County Tree of Knowledge Park. Free T-shirt. For details and spon- on Monday, Feb.17 in observance of Presidents Day. „ FRIDAY sorship information, call Arcadia Main Street, 494-2020 or Monday customers’ next service date will be Thursday, • The DeSoto County Economic Development Advisory email [email protected]. Feb. 20. Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 14 at the DeSoto • The Friends of Arcadia Airport are resuming their • The DeSoto County Republican Executive Committee County Extension Office, 2150 N.E. Roan St. monthly pancake breakfasts at the airport. Breakfasts meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at NOTE: All area codes are 863 unless otherwise indicated. • Arcadia Clean-Up Days Feb. 14 and 15. Meet at 9 will be held 9-11 a.m. the third Saturday of every month. Beef O’Brady’s. a.m. at the Tree of Knowledge Park. Free T-shirt, Seeking All-you-can-eat pancakes, OJ, sausage and coffee for only „ TODAY sponsors and volunteers. Take pride in your community $6. Also a 50/50 raffle with all profits supporting airport „ TUESDAY • JG Bigstar Productions presents California Toe Jam and — you can make a difference. For details and sponsorship projects and our “AV8RS” youth program. Str8 Up Aviation • The Annual Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase Lotela Gold at the Charlotte Cultural Center. Blended voices information, call Arcadia Main Street, 494-2020 or email will be offering helicopter rides and aerial tours of Arcadia and Job Fair will take place from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at sing tunes of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Tickets $15-$25. For [email protected]. for only $40. Email [email protected] the Turner Agri-Civic Center. Free parking, live music, door details call 941-625-4175 x221 for more information. • The Photography Group of DeSoto Arts and for more information. prizes, and job hunters can bring their resumes and meet • Free distribution of USDA Commodities, Feb. 13 at Humanities Council meets the second Friday of each • The Women of Worship Ministry at Freedom the area’s top employers. Held at the Turner Agri-Civic the Arcadia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2865 S.E. Ami month 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the DeSoto Public Library. Free and Fellowship Christian Ministries will host a Community Center, 2250 N.E. Roan St. Drive (off State Road 31 near Walmart), from 10 a.m. open to the public. For more information contact Karen at Prayer Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 15, at the church, 1528 • The next Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group to 1 p.m. By the All Faiths Food bank. USDA is an equal [email protected]. N.E. Turner Ave. The community is invited to join us as a meeting is at the DeSoto County EOC, 200 NE Roan opportunity provider and employer. Call 494-3262 for more • Peace River Civil War Round Table meets at 1:30 p.m. Christian family in prayer. It is time to reclaim everything Street, at 10 a.m. Feb. 18. The Local Mitigation Strategy information. second Fridays monthly at the Emerald Pointe clubhouse, that has been taken from us in the name of Jesus. Plan Review is up for renewal in 2015. The LMS Working • TEAM Arcadia meets on the second Thursday of 25188 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Lunch available. For • MainStreet Farmer’s Market is held the first and third Group will decide as to how the process of the update will the month at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the more information, call 941-575-4269 or 941-639-0782. Saturday every month in downtown Arcadia from 9 a.m. proceed. The LMS meetings are open to any the public. Margaret Way Building, 23 N Polk Avenue. The purpose of • Square Dancing classes are held at the Palace Square to 2 p.m. Fresh produce, pickled products, jams, jellies, • The Greater Charlotte Harbor Sierra Club meets at TEAM Arcadia is to unite community organizations and Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, from 7-9 p.m. every homemade granola bars, baked goods, fresh and dried 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, coordinate community improvement efforts. Friday. Robert at 813-601-1834 or Mary at 941-380-5336 herbs, arts, crafts, woodworking, quilts, sewing, plants 1532 Forest Nelson Blvd., Port Charlotte. Guest speaker • DeSoto County Historical Society meets at noon every 494-2749 for information. and other goodies. For vendor info call the Arcadia Main is Stephanie Green, Senior Land Management Specialist, second Thursday monthly at the Family Service Center • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in Street office at 494-2020. SWFWMD (Swiftmud). annex, 310 W. Whidden St., Arcadia. Lunch is available for need, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. • Classic car show in downtown Arcadia, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. • Arcadia City Council meets at 6 p.m. at the Margaret $6 at 11:30 a.m. Donations gratefully accepted. the third Saturday of every month. Sponsored by Team Way Building, 23 N. Polk Ave., Arcadia. • Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity meets • Sabbath service begins at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El, Arcadia. Trophies, door prizes, and 50/50 jackpot. For more • The DeSoto County Special Olympics committee meets at 6 p.m. second Thursdays monthly at the Habitat 3840 S. Biscayne Dr., North Port. Oneg Shabbat follows. information call 494-2020. at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday every month at The Last ReStore, 111 N. Polk Ave. Call 494-4118 or desotohabitat@ • DeSoto County Library story time is at 10:30 a.m. Chapter Coffee Shop on W. Oak St. The meeting is open embarqmail.com for more information. „ SATURDAY at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Children must to anyone who is interested in coaching or working with • Gastric bypass support group meets at 6:30 p.m. • Judy Jones and the Bread of Life Mission will be at the be accompanied by an adult. Call 993-4851 for more adults or youth in sports. For more information, call Joyce second and fourth Thursdays monthly at Mardis Citrus Arcadia Plaza on U.S. Highway 17, on Saturday starting information. at 873-8219 or 494-3440. on U.S. 17 S. For more information, call 990-0082 or at noon, to give away food, meals, blankets and furniture • The Palace Promenaders meet for square and round • DeSoto Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. third 494-5700. to help those in need. Anyone with a truck or trailer who dance from 7-9 p.m. every Saturday at the Palace Square Tuesdays monthly. For information, contact PIO officer • Relaxation Yoga Class every Thursday, 5 p.m.-5:15 could help bring things from Punta Gorda to Arcadia is Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle. Art Miller, caller, and Marge Rikcer, call name KG4BWF. p.m., registration and yoga tea; 5:15-6:15 p.m., yoga class. asked to call Judy at 941-286-8586. Donations of food, Jennie Martin, cueing. Call Jennie at 494-2749 or Mary at • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in Held in the Health Dept. conference room, 34 S. Baldwin clothing and money can be brought to the plaza, or 941-380-5336 for information. need, at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Ave. Drop-in $7/class, 8-class package $40 ($5 per class). money donations can be sent to: P.O. Box 511352, Punta Donations gratefully accepted. Bring your own mat. For more information, call Christine Gorda FL 33950. „ SUNDAY • DeSoto County Library holds story time at 3 p.m. at 244-1925. • St. Paul’s Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Mexican • The Brighton Field Day continues with appearances • DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 Dinner-Dance Fundraiser from 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m. on Feb. from some Duck Dynasty stars, hoop dancers, Seminole CALENDAR | 21

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1 / 1 1 1 1 1 / 11. 11 / .1 Arcadian | Page 8 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 Three arrested in meth bust The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office tried to avoid a collision by swerving of N.W. Pinewood Ave., Arcadia. executed a search warrant on Friday |POLICE BEAT west. The right front of the tractor Charge: failure to support spouse or leading to the confiscation of weapons, The information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s collided with Jennings’ car. child. Purge: $1,000. ammunition and $4,000 office, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest Junior, who was wearing a seat belt, • Abad Castro, 26, no address, worth of methamphet- leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the had only minor injuries. Jennings, Arcadia. Charges: driving without amine, and the arrest of court system. who also was using a seatbelt, suffered a valid license and out-of-county three people. serious injuries and was taken to Lee warrant. Bond: $1,250. According to DCSO’s Linn was charged with possession Memorial Hospital. She was cited for • Xiance Roncell Dixon, 26, 500 arrest report, on Friday of a controlled substance without a failing to drive in a single lane. block of S. Spring St., Arcadia. evening the Narcotics Unit prescription and two counts of posses- Charges: illegal use of credit cards served a search warrant sion or use of drug equipment. He was Arcadia man more than twice in six months with released Tuesday on $1,240 bond. dies in Manatee wreck at a residence in the 3000 CHAVEZ charges $100 or more, and petty theft, block of S.E. Hillsborough Kugler sentenced An Arcadian man was killed in a one- second offense. Bond: $1,500. Avenue in Arcadia, where in federal court car collision early Sunday morning in • Keishawnie Zhakeithia Harris, Florencio Vasquez Chavez, Manatee County. 20, 1600 block of S.E. Hargrave St., 30, lived. Upon entering Raymond Kugler, 59, formerly the According to the Florida State Arcadia. Charge: failure to appear. DCSO found Kevin Dean DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office jail cap- Highway Patrol, Abel Castillo, 38, of the Bond: $2,000. Linn, 33, with no address, tain, was sentenced Monday in federal 2600 block of S.W. Hereford St., Arcadia, • Miguel Mendez Intzin, 26, 300 sitting in the living room, court to three years of probation, and to was driving a Lexus southbound in the block of N. Monroe Ave., Arcadia. while Chavez was hiding serve 150 hours of community service. 7100 block of State Road 43 in Manatee Charge: driving without a valid in a bedroom closet and Kugler, who resigned his post by County. For unknown reasons, the license. Bond: $120. his girlfriend, Jennifer LINN retiring last year, was implicated in car struck the raised curb, and the • Oscar Enrique Lopez, 28, 1100 Louise Marquette, 29, 3300 the alleged jailhouse beating of Jody car crashed into a concrete driveway ac- block of 1st Ave., Arcadia. Charge: block of S.W. Fruitville Holland. Holland, in jail after being cess, turning over several times before driving without a valid license. Bond: Estates, was found hiding arrested on charges of violating a do- coming to rest in the ditch. Castillo was $120. in another bedroom. mestic protection order, has said he was pronounced dead at the scene. • Willie Earl March, 54, 2200 block According to the report, beaten by DeSoto deputies, while other The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office of Louis Ave., Arcadia. Charge: DUI DCSO seized several jail personnel, including Kugler, said or reported the following arrests: with alcohol or drugs. Bond: $1,500. weapons and ammunition, did nothing or lied about the incident • Melissa Dawn Arthur, 38, Port • Lateapha Zaire McBurney, 22, smoking pipes, aluminum later in a cover-up. Charlotte. Charge: violation of proba- 1100 block of S.W. Golden Ave., “boats” commonly used MARQUETTE Kugler had pleaded guilty in October tion. Bond: none. Arcadia. Charge: aggravated battery. to smoke methamphet- to a charge that he lied when ques- • Cary Ray Brasher Jr., 28, Port Bond: $10,000. amines, and more than 50 grams of tioned by FBI agents. He initially had Charlotte, Charge: violation of proba- • Celso Sanchez Moran, 30, 1600 meth. In addition, the report states denied the beating took place and said tion. Bond: none. block of Nobles Ave., Arcadia. Charge: they found pills identified as Xanax he was not aware of a request to take • Camelia Rose Corson, 23, no driving without a valid license. Bond: and Hydrocodone, along with various Holland to the hospital. address, Arcadia. Charges: possession $120. drug-related paraphernalia used to Holland’s then-girlfriend, the subject of a controlled substance without a • Paul Norman Muterspaugh, 56, consume, measure, package and sell of the protective order, was at the prescription and possession or use of domestic battery by strangulation drugs. time working as a nurse in the jail. She drug equipment. Bond: $1,120. and felony battery. Bond: $5,000. The report states after his Miranda has since resigned. Domestic battery • Justin Scott Dennis, 23, 200 block • Mary Elizabeth Perri, 20, Port rights were explained to him, Chavez charges against Holland have since of S. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Charlotte. Charge: failure to appear. agreed to speak to detectives. He said been dropped, and he pleaded no Charge: domestic battery by strangu- Bond: $2,000. he had no job and admitted selling contest to charges that he violated the lation. Bond: $10,000. • Joshua Paulmichael Hartney, 26, drugs “a few times” to support himself protective order by placing phone calls • Akeem Kaleeq Kendrick Frazier, 1300 block of S.E. Ohio Ave., Arcadia. and his family. to his then-girlfriend. 24, 700 block of N. 17th St., Arcadia. Charge: battery. Bond: none. Chavez was arrested on charges of Four deputies allegedly involved in Charge: violation of probation. Bond: • Kyle Carl Kissel, 22, Port trafficking amphetamine or metham- the incident were terminated; two of none. Charlotte. Charge: grand theft be- phetamine (14 grams or more), selling them — Steven Rizza and Jonathan • Judy Coryn Holland, 24, Port tween $5,000-$10,000. Bond: none. methamphetamine, possession or use Mause — were indicted on charges Charlotte. Charge: failure to support • Nelson Perez, 20, 300 block of of drug equipment, possession of a connected with the alleged beating, spouse or child. Purge: $2,500. Fortuna Road, Arcadia. Charges: weapon or ammunition by a convicted including violating Holland’s civil rights, • Frank Jackson, 59, Gainesville. possession of a weapon or ammuni- felon, and commission of a first degree perjury and falsifying records. Another Charges: two counts of failure to tion by a convicted felon, resisting felony with a weapon. He was jailed on former deputy, Vincent Carlucci, plead- appear. Bond: $2,000. an officer without violence and two no bond. ed guilty to obstruction of justice and • Heriberto Perez, 55, no address, counts of failure to appear. Bond: Marquette was charged with posses- has indicated he will testify in the case. Arcadia. Charge: disorderly public none. sion or use of drug equipment. Bond • Taylor Lane Mares, 19, 1000 block Wreck on intoxication. Bond: $120. was set at $120; she bonded out that • Sergio Leon Reyes, 27, Bowling of S.E. Mills Ave., Arcadia. Charge: same day. State Route 31 injures two Green, Fla. Charge: out-of-county petty theft. Bond: $120. Two people were injured — one warrant. Bond: none. seriously — in a wreck Friday afternoon • Justin Kyle Spiller, 23, 1600 block The Charlotte County Sheriff’s on State Route 31. of S.E. Hargrave St., Arcadia. Charge: Office reported the following arrests: The Florida Highway Patrol reported lewd and lascivious behavior with • Becky Jean Douglas, 42, 12400 SAVE $$$$$$ Lauren Jennings, 18, of The Villages, victim age 12-16. Bond: $25,000. block of S.W. Lexington Place, was southbound in a Mazda 3 on State • James Phillip Valdez, 52, Arcadia. Charge: petty theft between Shop the Route 31 about a mile south of County Immokalee. Charge: failure to appear. $100-$300. Bond: $2,500. Road 760A. At the same time, Anthony Bond: $500. • Verita Nevaeh Hottois, 24, 2700 W. Junior, 54, of Lake Worth, was north- • Reginald Arnold Walker, 48, 13600 block of S.E. Joshua Estates Blvd., Classifieds bound in a semi tractor the same area. block of S.E. State Route 70 (FCCC), Arcadia. Charge: petty theft between For unknown reasons, Jennings Arcadia. Charge: violation of parole. $100-$300. Bond: $2,500. crossed the center line into the north- Bond: none. — Compiled by Susan E. Hoffman 11 bound lane, into Junior’s path. Junior • Joshua Lee Willis, 28, 1200 block 1 1

last of the Skipper family to live on the special education at Lake Placid High land that later became a state park. It School, John Skipper continues the HISTORICAL was part of DeSoto County before 1921. family’s ranching tradition. He and his FROM PAGE 2 After 25 years living on that homestead, wife, Lessa, a registered nurse, have two they moved to Zolfo Springs, where sons. Known as a storyteller and local conduct a short business meeting I Jonathan died in 1905. His widow, historian, John serves on the Historic Y before she introduces Skipper. Letitia, lived in that city until her death Preservation Commission of Highlands In 1826, John Levi Skipper’s family in 1943. The Zolfo Springs newspaper County. He shares his family history at moved from Georgia to Florida. They eulogized Jonathan as an owner of large special events at Highlands Hammock settled at Fort Socrum, north of herds of cattle and tracts of land. State Park, such as the annual CCC Lakeland, and in 1849, John married After his death, his son Lee assumed Festival in November. Elizabeth Jane Hollingsworth. He leadership of the family’s enterprises. The Historical Society’s books, fought in the Third Seminole War At that time, the Skippers also owned Recollections I, II, III, and IV plus and served in the Confederate “Cow banks, newspapers, auto dealerships, a the Walking Tour of Historic Arcadia, Andrea Bohannan Cavalry” during the U.S. Civil War. hardware store, drug store, real estate Florida, booklet will be on sale at John and Elizabeth had ten children, company, an electric-generating compa- the meeting. T-shirts and tote bags, 863.494.2245 and one of them — Jonathan — ny and other businesses. After Lee’s featuring legendary Acrefoot Johnson homesteaded land that is now part of death in the flu epidemic of 1918, his as drawn by Luke Wilson, will also be We Can bond you out of any Highlands Hammock State Park. The son Chesly worked with his mother and available. All proceeds benefit the soci- County in Florida family’s original orange groves remain siblings to run the family’s ventures. All ety’s efforts to preserve and promote the in the park and are often erroneously but the cattle ranching were lost during history of DeSoto County. For informa- Fast Release - Open 24/7 referred to as “wild” trees. the Great Depression. tion, call Bebe Bradbury at 863-494-6607 301 N. Brevard Ave, Ste. D Arcadia , H. Jonathan and his family were the Retired after 38 years of teaching or email [email protected]. 50456545 The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 9 | Arcadian

| OBITUARIES Thomas H. Bastin He received several recognitions, OBITUARY POLICY including two purple hearts and an Obituaries are accepted from funeral homes only. There’s no charge for publishing an abbreviated death Thomas H. Bastin, 79, of Arcadia, Fla., Air Medal. Gene was a retired Captain passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in notice. Full obituaries and repeat death notices will be subject to an advertising charge. with DeSoto Correctional Institution in Obituaries must be submitted to the Charlotte Sun; call 941-206-1000 for details. Please send e-mails to Arcadia. Arcadia, Fla. He was a member of the He was a born Sept. 9, 1932, in Aroma [email protected]. The American flag accompanying and obituary indicates a veteran of the U.S. Moose Lodge in Port Charlotte, the First Armed Forces. Park, Ill. Cavalry Division Association, World Thomas moved to Arcadia 20 years Wide Army Rangers, the American ago from Grovertown, Ind. He retired Legion over 50 years, the VFW, the as a forklift operator for the Ford Vietnam Brotherhood and AMVETS. Motor Company. Thomas enjoyed Gene enjoyed going fishing, boating, fishing and bowling. He was a veter- gambling, traveling and taking cruises. DeSoto an of the U.S. Navy and a member Honey, Rangers Lead the Way. of the United Methodist Church in Gene will be missed by his wife, . Grovertown. Diane; children, Michaela, Robert and Thomas is survived by his beloved Sheri; cousin, Marie; stepchildren, Ai i Church wife, Norma Bastin of Arcadia; three Tracy and Katie; several grandchildren; :11 sons, Mike Bastin, Arcadia, Ernest numerous nieces and nephews; and his “Ernie” Bastin of Grovertown, Thomas four-legged companions, Margarita and Directory “Tom” (Debbie) Bastin, Jr., of Stevenson, Taco. He was preceded in death by his Va.; daughter, Cheryl (Ken) Nigg of parents; one brother; and one sister. Arcadia; sister, Dorothy Ahrens of Inurnment will be at Veterans ... And Make Your Choice from our Kankakee, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 Cemetery in Florida. To express condo- I Church Directory

great-grandchildren. He is preceded in lences to the family, please visit www. 50456615 death by his parents, Ernest and Essie Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online Bowman Bastin; and daughter, Kristy guest book. Bastin. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Arcadia Church First Baptist Visitation was held Friday, Feb. 10, Funeral and Cremation Services. of the Brethren, Church of Arcadia 2012, at the Clancy-Germon Funeral est. 1915 Celebrative Worship 1006 N. Brevard Ave. Home, Kankakee, IL. Funeral services Mary Stone Migliore Serving God.... Challenging Bible Study Loving God, Connecting with were conducted Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, Peacefully, Simply, Together Connection With People People, Expanding His Kingdom Mary Cecilia Stone Migliore, 105, died at the Clancy-Germon Funeral Home in Worship 11 a.m. Sunday: Life Groups - 9:30 AM 9:30 - Sunday School on January 26, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. Kankakee. Burial followed at the Aroma Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 AM 10:45 - Morning Worship Park Cemetery in Aroma Park. There are Mary was born on March 11, 1908 in Evening Small Groups - 5:30 PM 6:00 - Evening Worship Crafton, Pennsylvania. In 25 N. Mills Avenue Wednesday Activities - 6:00 PM Wednesdays 6:00 no services locally. Online condolences Arcadia, Florida AWANA & YOUTH may be made at pongerkaysgrady.com. 1975, she was preceded 863-494-4345 in death by her husband Rev. Joseph Longenecker Sr. 863-494-3622 Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays- “Come worship Christ with us” www.cbcarcadia.org Grady Funeral Home and Cremation of 39 years, Dr. Anthony www.firstbaptistarcadia.com Services of Arcadia. D. Migliore, who was once Chief Surgeon at G. FIRST Pierce Wood Memorial FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP Marian E. Stainbrook PRESBYTERIAN Fort Ogden CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC. Hospital in Arcadia. Mary United Methodist Church Marian E. Stainbrook, 92, of Arcadia, and Anthony were active CHURCH “Where the Holy Spirit Reigns Freely” Fla., passed away Monday, Feb. 6, in the First Presbyterian Church of 209 W est Hickory Street 6923 SW River St. Worship Center located at: Arcadia. 863.494.3881 1528 NE Turner Ave. 2012, in Port Charlotte, Fla. Mission: She was born Jan. 7, 1920, in Mary is survived by a large and Sunday School 9:00am 863-244-2933 Meadville, Pa., to Elsie Mae (nee loving family including her children, “Take Jesus with you wherever you go” Sunday - Worship 10:00am SERVICE TIMES Hopkins) and William Walter Sybrandt. Dr. Anthony and Lyn Migliore of Fort (Nursery Children’s Church Provided) Sunday Bible Study @ 10:00am Sunday Worship Service @ 11:00am Marian, a retired cashier, was the lov- Myers, Dr. George and Nancy Migliore Worship: Mondays - A.A. & Al-Anon 7:30pm Monday Woman at Worship @ 6:15pm 9:45am Sunday School 2nd/4th Tuesday Support Group @ 6pm ing wife of Robert George Stainbrook, Boring of Brooksville, and Richard and Wednesday - K-12 Ministry 5:30pm Janet Migliore of Orlando; 12 grand- 11:00am Traditional Worship Wednesday Bible Study @ 6:00pm and mother of Gil E. Stainbrook, Linda & Bible Study - 6:30pm Thursday Choir Rehearsal @ 6:00pm Stainbrook and Joann Hall. Marian left children, Deborah Boring Crawford, Casual, Family Oriented Rev. Dr. Sharon T. Goodman, Pastor her native Pennsylvania for Bradenton, Ann Marie Migliore Lee, Kathy Migliore Fla., before moving to Arcadia in 1966. Salvia, George Boring III, Michelle Mt. Ephraim She was a member of Trinity United Migliore Brown, Beth Boring Carlton, Grace Lutheran See Your Methodist Church in Arcadia. Mary Ann Boring Dellegatto, Stephanie Baptist Church Migliore Bloch, Aimee Migliore Church Church in this spot 2865 SW Co. Rd 661 She is survived by her beloved 1004 W. Oak Street children, including her son, Gil E. Holbrook, Amanda Migliore Doepker, For Only $ $7.507.50 Expository Preaching (Susie) Stainbrook; and daughter, Anthony Migliore II, Christina Migliore 494-7008 lo® Sunday Prayer Time 9:20am Joann (Mike) Hall, both of Arcadia; Lavender, and 28 great-grandchildren. Pastor David E. Nabinger a week! Sunday School/Bible Study 9:45am as well as five grandchildren; and Most recently, Mary was a member Saturday Prayer Service Morning Worship 11:00am Call Tami at Evening Worship 6:00pm five great-grandchildren. Marian was of the St. Andrews United Methodist Starting at 4PM Church of Winter Park, but through- Wed. Fellowship Meal 5:45pm preceded in death by her beloved Sunday School 8:45 AM 494-7600494-7600 Prayer Meeting 6:30pm out her life she was active in the husband of 38 years, Robert, in 1983; Sunday Worship 10 AM for more details. West on SR 70, left on SR 72, her parents, Elsie and William; and Presbyterian Church, serving as an left on CR 661, 3.5 miles on right daughter, Linda, in 1993. elder, Sunday school teacher and leader All Welcome! Office Phone: (863) 494-0307 No funeral services are planned. of women in the church. She was active Friends may visit online at www.rob- in the community as a Daughter of the ersonfh.com to sign the memory book American Revolution. NEW HOPE North and extend condolences to the family. Friends and family were often CHRISTIAN Hillsborough delighted with her gifts as an accom- Arrangements are by Roberson CHURCH Arcadia, Florida Funeral Homes & Crematory, Punta plished seamstress. She was blessed Evangelist D.W. 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DESOTO COUNTY NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING Public welcome at AND ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING flute and organ concert DLSOTO County is applying to the Florida Department of Lconor mc Opportunity ( DEO) for a grant under the Housing Rehabilitation category Sumitted by Genie martin and in Christmas programs at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arcadia. in the amount of $750,000 under the Small Cities Community First Presbyterian Church will host a She continues to practice, teach and Development Block Grant (CDBG ) Program . For each activity that is flute and organ concert of sacred and play at the First Presbyterian Church of proposed , 70% of the funds must benefit low to moderate income (LMI) classical music presented by Ellen B. Arcadia, where she is also a member of persons . The activities , dollar amount and estimated percentage benefit Sutphin and Charles Dirr. The concert the choir. will be held in the sanctuary of First Charles Dirr, a native Arcadian, to low and moderate income persons for which the County is appl ying Presbyterian, 209 W. Hickory, at 3:30 attended Mars Hill College, DePauw are: p.m. on Feb. 23. Everyone in the com- University, University of Michigan munity is invited to attend. and Indiana University. He has taught ACTIVITY BUDGET LM 34 Ellen Sutphin attended Baldwin- music at Tift College, Wells College, Wallace University in Ohio where she South Florida State College and Edison received her degree in education and State College. Charles has served as Housing Rehabilitation $632,700 100 < furthered her music education with organist for Burnt Store Presbyterian in Temporary Relocation $ 4 ,800 10044 flute lessons at the university’s music Punta Gorda, Trinity United Methodist conservatory. Upon coming to Arcadia, Church in Arcadia and Calvary Administration $117 , 500 N/A Sutphin taught at Nocatee Elementary Baptist in Arcadia. Currently, he is in School for 37 years. She performed in a his second year as organist at First TOTAL BUDGET $750,000 production of “Oklahoma” in Wauchula Presbyterian Church.

A Public Hearing to provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the a County application will he held on February 25, 2014, during Ellen Sutfin and Commission meeting, which will begin at 3:00 pm, at 201 East Oak Street , Charles Dirr Arcadia , Florida 34266 . A draft copy of the application will be available will give a free for review at that time . A final copy of the app lication will be made flute and organ concert of sacred available at the DeSoto County Administration Office 201 East Oak Street , and classical Suite 201, Arcadia , Florida 34266 on Monday through Friday between the music at the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, no more than five days after February 25 , First Presbyte- rian Church on 2014 . The application will be submitted to DEO on or before March 10, Feb. 23. 2014 . To obtain additional information concerning the applicatio n a nd the Public Hearing contact Peggy Waters, at (863 ) 993-4859 . PHOTO PROVIDED The public hearing is being conducted in a handicapped acc e ssible lcxation. Any handicapped person requiring an interpreter for the hearing Impaired or the visually impaired should contact Peggy Waters at For your Valentine: least five calendar days prior to the meeting and an interprete r will be provided . Any non - English speaking person wishing to attend the public hearing should also contact Peggy Waters at least five calendar days prior A special dessert (or two) … to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. Any card is always nice, but your own handicapped person requiring special accommodation at this meeting specially-made dessert is even better. And this sponge cake From a Senior should contact Peggy Waters at least five alendur days prior to the A recipe is quite simple to make. Why not meeting give it a try! Viewpoint You’ll need four eggs, ¾ cup sugar, Pursuant to Sec t i on 102 of the TH UD Refo rm Act of 1989, the following and ½ tsp vanilla. Beat egg yolks until Lois Hendricks thick and lemon-colored, then beat in disclosures will be submitted to DEO with the application . The ¼ cup sugar and vanilla. In separate [email protected] disclosures will be made available by DESOTO County and DEO for public bowl, beat egg whites until almost inspection upon request . These disclosures will be available on and after stiff; beat in remaining ½ cup sugar. Cool. Unroll after about half an hour Fold yolks into whites with whisk, then and spread with red jelly or jam (either and shall continue to he the date of submission of the application add sifted dry ingredients: ¾ cup cake strawberry or raspberry). Re-roll, slice available for a minimum period of five years. flour, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 teaspoon baking … and enjoy. powder, folding in carefully. Or, if this recipe seems too ambitious, 1. Other Government (federal , state , and local) assistance to the Arrange batter on parchment-lined bake a Golden Yellow Jiffy cake mix and cookie sheet, in an approximate 8”x13” simply top with your favorite red fruit. project in the form of a gift , grant, loan, guarantee , insurance payment , oblong shape. Bake at 375 degrees for Add a dollop of whipped cream and you rebate , subsidy , credit , tax benefit , or any other form of direct or indirect 15 minutes. Remove from oven and have a very tasty treat for your special benefit by source and amount; turn upside down onto towel sprinkled Valentine to enjoy. with powdered sugar. Carefully remove And that little extended effort at parchment paper. Roll up, the long baking this Valentine treat says “I love 2 The identities and pecuniary interests of all developers , way, in the powder-sugared towel. you” in a very special way. Trust me. contractors , or consultants involved in the application f or ass istance or in the' p lanning or development of the project or activity, V POW ,?, It's our 3 The identities and pecuniary interest of any other persons with a pecuniary interest in the project that can reasonabl y be expected to ONE YEAR exceed $50,000 or 10% of the grant request ( whichever is lower); Ani versary ! 4 . For those developers , contractors, consultants , property owners , v e ;l: or others listed in two ( 2) or three ( 3) above which are corporations, or CITY VAPOR AND E CIGS III Come see us at other entities , the identification and pecuniary interest by corporation or entity of each of officer , director , principal stockholders , or other offic ial Electronic Cigarettes the No Carcinogens, Tar Tobacco Depot of the entity; , , Carbon Nonoidde or Ash $9.99 5 The expected sources of all funds to be provided to the project by each of the providers of those funds and the amount provided; and 16 ml. bottle 6 The expected uses of all funds by activity and a mount. Buy 5 Get 1

A FAIR HOUSING/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / HANDICAP ACCESS JURISDICTION 50456535 FREE 50456611 The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 11 | Arcadian Remembering the past through the eyes of Vernon Peeples

Submitted by Jane t. adamS a commentator for WGCU-FM library. His great-great-grand- public radio with a weekly father served in the House of Members of the L & E Club program on Florida history. Representatives in the 1840s, of Arcadia assembled in the The library of the Charlotte followed by his great-grandfa- lovely Fort Ogden home of Ann County campus of Edison ther who served in the 1880s, Ryals on Jan. 21. Guests were State College was recently with his father serving in the served delicious Hummingbird named “The Vernon Peeples 1920s. Peeples’ own tenure ran Cake, accented with strawber- Learning Resources Center” in from 1982 until 1996, during ries and nuts along with hot his honor. which he was chairman of coffee. Peeples said he wrote his the House Higher Education President Mary Ann book as a reference for people Committee, the House Treadwell introduced two to learn more about the early Transportation Committee guests: Mae McDonald and history of southwest Florida. and the Select Committee on Sandy Newman. Ryals in- His personal voluminous Educational Facilities. troduced the speaker for the PHOTO PROVIDED home library contains Florida Peeples is also known for afternoon, Vernon Peeples, history books, more than 200 his community service, on the and his delightful wife, Edna Ann Ryals, Vernon Peeples and Edith Wildt discuss “Punta Gorda: In The maps of Florida from 1683- Foundation Board of Florida Jane, to whom his latest book Beginning, 1865-1900” which will be donated by the L & E Club to the 1945, plus thousands of Florida Gulf Coast University for over is dedicated. DeSoto County Library. newspapers and photographs seven years, the Charlotte Peeples, a well-known collected over 70 years. Regional Hospital for over 20 historian and former DeSoto in Florida’s history. His pro- Harbor Area: A Pictorial At the age of 11, Peeples years, lecturing at Florida Gulf County legislator (serving gram was a review of his latest History.” worked as a page for Coast University, Florida A in the Florida House of publication, “Punta Gorda: In Peeples’ family has lived in the Florida House of & M University, Florida State Representatives for 14 years) The Beginning 1865-1900,” a Florida since 1825, and he has Representatives, and again at University, and the University is recognized throughout the sequel to his first book, “Punta lived in Charlotte County since age 13. There he expanded his state for his passionate interest Gorda and the Charlotte 1933. He was widely known as knowledge through the state REMEMBERING | 22 Sikes family holds benefit car wash

Submitted by eileen Cullen be followed by an intense started there was always a helped wash cars all day. donate 10 percent of the course of chemotherapy, line of cars waiting. Some Additional fundraisers day’s proceeds to the Sikes The Arcadia community making it almost impossi- stopped by to make a to help the family are family. is banding together to ble for him to support his donation. planned: • On March 8, another help one of their own. family. Kiley and Connor also • Winn-Dixie in Arcadia car wash will be held from Jeff Sikes, who grew up in When Cory learned pitched in; Kiley held a has a box set out to 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arcadia, is a husband and his dad had cancer, he sign to direct drivers to receive donations of Bank of America Parking father of three (wife Stevi; wanted to do something the car wash and helped nonperishable food and lot, 1409 E. Oak St. PHOTO PROVIDED BY son Cory, 10; daughter to help his family and with the washing, while toiletry items for the • Cash donations to the EILEEN CULLEN Kiley, 6; son Conner, 4). came up with the idea Connor also helped wash family. Sikes Family Fundraiser Jeff has been diagnosed of a car wash. The car and inspect cars. He • On Feb. 23, Magnolia account can be made at Cory, Kiley, Stevi and Connor with cancer and is wash was held on Feb. 8, made sure even the tires Street Seafood and Grill, the Mid Florida Credit washed cars all day on Feb. 8 undergoing radiation, to and from the time they were cleaned. Stevi also 9 W. Magnolia St., will Union, 128 S. Brevard Ave. as a fundraiser.

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DeSoto County Historical Society members share a laugh at their display A pair of new saddles waits for the winner’s in Saturday’s roping competition during the Rio de held to honor the memory of legendary local horseman Quitmon Brown. la Paz Festival on Saturday. A team consisting of the hearder and heeler tries to rope a steer in the Arcadia rodeo arena. DeSoto Senior FFA chapter wins District X Mikaela Rodriguez, 7, gives her pet bearded dragon a ride on her shoulder as Janelis Diaz, 6, watches. Submitted by This competition was held on said, “We are extremely excited ChriSti Pryor and taylor hezlitt Jan. 31 and included students and are very hopeful for a state from DeSoto, Hardee, Charlotte, championship. If we place The DeSoto Senior FFA Sarasota and Manatee counties. within the top four places at Chapter is an organization that, DeSoto placed first in each of its state, we will be recognized County although agriculture-based, events. on stage during a session and Commissioner gives students the opportunity The DeSoto team will com- presented with a plaque.” Jim Selph poses to participate in an ample pete next at the 86th Florida State winners will receive next to the variety of career development FFA State Convention in June, champion jackets and advance painting “Old events. Students study their the only team in the district to to the National Convention in Timers” by Guy preferred CDEs that range from reach the state level. October, 2014. LaBree, which ag-related studies to interview- The students who will Since Christi Pryor joined was awarded ing and public speaking. participate in the state compe- the DeSoto County school first place for The top students are tition are Ayla Reynard (Creed system in 2011, she has more two-dimen- chosen to compete in the Speaking), and Latrevious than tripled the Senior FFA sional art. “Of subdistrict competition. This Jennings, Aimee Kortzendorf, membership, helped establish course, I espe- year the DeSoto Senior FFA Jared Barnwell, Cody Martell, the current State FFA Secretary, cially like the chapter placed first in both Zachary Wells, Sullivan coached three state qualifying gator,” Selph PHOTO PROVIDED Parliamentary Procedure and Crawford, and Bailey Lyons (all Parliamentary Procedure said. Creed Speaking, advancing in Parliamentary Procedure). teams, and now has her first The DeSoto Senior FFA Chapter is on its way to state competition in June, to the District X competition. When asked, the students state-qualifying Creed speaker. after winning at the District X competition in January. Forest and John Reynolds staff their display of plants for sale at the Rio de la Paz Festival. FREE FREE Valentine’s Valentine’s AllAll DayDay SeafoodSeafood BuffetBuffet -- $13.59$13.59

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EXTRA Lake Placid. SPORTSThe Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Arcadian | Page 14 PAGE 16 Bulldogs fall in regional semifinals Varsity By STEVE KNAPP Bulldogs lose ArcAdiAn SportS director The DeSoto County boys’ soccer team back-to-back learned a couple of things in their 2-1 loss to Bishop Verot in the 2A-8 semifi- nal game. First they learned they are a games pretty good team whenever they play 80 minutes of enthusiastic, all-out soccer. By STEVE KNAPP They also learned the best team doesn’t ArcAdiAn SportS Editor always win the game. After winning their season opener at The Bulldogs were one of only three Port Charlotte 12-6 Feb. 4, the DeSoto public schools left in the tournament. County varsity softball team came The Vikings had a perfect 18-0 season, home for back-to-back games against which many of their loud fans reminded Charlotte and Palmetto. Maybe they everyone during and after the game. should have stayed on the road. The Bulldogs finished the season with a The Lady Bulldogs dropped both nice 12-6-2 mark, which included their games, losing a well played contest to second straight regional semifinal ap- the Tarpons 2-1 before being walked pearance. The teams had two common over by Palmetto 13-2. There wasn’t opponents during the season, North Port much similarity in the games other and Cardinal Mooney. The Vikings beat ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected] than both being Bulldog losses. Cardinal Mooney 2-0 while the Bulldogs Against the Tarpons Thursday night beat them 3-0 in their latest game after The 2013-2014 DeSoto County High School soccer team finished with a 12-6-2 record and their it was a pitching duel between right- shutting them out 2-0 earlier in the second straight trip to the regional semifinal game.They lost their 2A-8 regional game 2-1 to an handers Courtney Sunnarborg and the season. Bishop Verot downed North Port unbeaten Bishop Verot team. Bulldogs’ Amber Reid. Reid gave up 3-0 and the Bulldogs defeated them 3-2. more physical with the Vikings. “They introductions, the Vikings panicked and five hits, the Bulldogs notched six hits like to be physical with other teams but didn’t handle the situation very well. and each team had an error. It was the Physical play don’t handle it well when someone gets The Vikings drew two yellow cards late Bulldogs’ throwing error in the third physical back at them,” he said. When in the game as the momentum shifted that put the winning run on base. At halftime trailing 1-0, assistant the Bulldogs cut the lead to 2-1 and af- coach Bumper Hay told the team to get ter several up close and personal player BULLDOGS | 23 VARSITY | 15 AUCTION 6 PM • THURSDAY O• FEBRUARYIPL 27TH

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as she hit for the cycle. It was her fifth-in- Palmetto broke the game open in the next two Bulldogs were retired, Destiny ning homer well over the left field fence second inning with seven walks, back-to- Payne singled and Cross collected her VARSITY that cut the Tarpon lead in half. As soon back triples (one with the bases loaded) second hit to load the bases. A strikeout, FROM PAGE 14 as it was hit, the Charlotte coaches in the and a double. Aiding in Palmetto’s however, ended the game. dugout shouted, “That’s gone!” scoring were several Bulldog errors and “A game like this shows us what we The Tarpons are filled with young, “The first of many I hope,” Brown said mental mistakes. need to work on and everything we need talented players with only Sunnarborg after the game. “They didn’t really hit the ball until after to work on can get fixed. It just takes graduating this year. It was two freshmen Earlier, Brown was thrown out at the we walked them and then every hit drove time,” Rotering said. who did all of the damage for Charlotte. plate on a head-first slide which ap- in a run,” said Bulldogs Coach Billy Hines. Cross was the only batter to reach base Both runs were scored by freshman peared as if her hands may have gotten The Bulldogs second and fourth innings safely in every at bat with a pair of singles Marissa Stack, and she was driven in by to the plate between the catcher’s legs went down in order. They had singles by and a walk. Whitmore was the only other another freshman, Kayla Chavarria, in before the tag was put on. Rotering and Shelby Cross in the third, Bulldog with two hits. the first inning. The same combination The Bulldogs put up a threat in the but a strikeout ended that threat. The junior varsity Bulldogs will host provided what proved to be the winning seventh inning with a two-out single by Whitmore led off the fifth and final the Bayshore Bruins tonight at 5 p.m., run after Stack was safe on a throwing McKayla Greene. Brown stepped into inning with her second base hit. After the with the varsity game following. error in the third. Reid kept the Tarpons the box with three extra base hits already off the bases all night, as she gave up just in the book. She drilled a single that the two other hits and only allowed one walk. Tarpons got back into the infield quickly, with Greene reaching third. After Brown Cycle for Brown stole second, the tying and winning runs were in scoring position for Bulldog Senior shortstop “Downtown” Debbie freshman Chelsea Whitmore. Brown provided all of the Bulldog offense Whitmore hit the ball well, but it had too much air under it and the center fielder made a nice running catch to end the game. “I was nervous a little, then for a second I thought I had a hit and now I’m just angry,” Whitmore said. Suncoast New game, different team Credit Union The next night looked like a different team was on the field. Brown led off with a screamer to left for her fifth straight hit and Whitmore followed with a single. ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, Brown then scored on a head-first slide [email protected] Everyone who lives, works, workships or attends school in DeSoto County, at home on a wild pitch. Another Bulldog Bulldog third sacker Shelby Cross guns the ball freshman, Lauren Rotering, hit a long is invited to bank with Suncoast, Florida's largest credit union. across the infield to Miranda Corbin to retire sacrifice fly to score Whitmore with the Do it to gain access to TOTALLY FREE CHECKING, thousands of free ATMs, a Palmetto batter. Cross was the only Bulldog final run for the Bulldogs. Three walks to reach base all three times she batted in the loaded the bases but a strikeout ended super low rates on LOANS and MORTGAGES, and a whole lot more. Friday night loss. the inning.

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Daughtery rates beginning at $339 ground, must pass drug test and TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PAR- Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF ACTION Last known address: Handicap Unit, Income Limits clean driving record are required. TIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, Attorney for Plaintiff: TO: Unknown Apply. For rental info & appli- Pay based on experience. Please THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST Rashida Overby, Esq. KEITH A. GRUBBS A/K/A YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action cations McPines Apartments call 863.990.2555 THE ESTATE OF HENRY L. FILE- Arlisa Certain, Esq. KEITH GRUBBS has been filed against you and 1514 E. Cypress St. Arcadia ------MAN, JR., DECEASED; MORT- Elizabeth R. Wellborn, P.A. Last Known Address: 2403 SE that you are required to serve a 863-494-4811, M-F 9:00AM - GAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRA- 350 Jim Moran Blvd., POINTER AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL copy of your written defenses, if 5:00PM (TDD 1-800-955- TION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMI- Suite 100 34266 Also Attempted At: 9980 any, to it on Agustin Bustamante 8771) Equal Housing Oppor- Well established local con- NEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE COR- Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 SE JEANS RD, ARCADIA, FL whose address is 9951 Levsky tunity Provider & Employer struction company seeking PORATION D/B/A DITECH.COM; Telephone: (954) 354-3544 34266 Dr. Arcadia, FL 34269 on or competent and experienced SCOTT PATRICK FILEMAN; VIL- Facsimile: (954) 354-3545 Current Residence Unknown before February 23, 2014, and LAS OF KINGS CROSSING CON- Primary E-mail: UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF KEITH file the original with the clerk of equipment operators for DOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; A. GRUBBS A/K/A KEITH this Court at 115 East Oak St. excavation crews. [email protected] UNKNOWN TENANT #1; Secondary E-mail: GRUBBS Arcadia, FL 34266 before service POSITIONS AVAILABLE UNKNOWN TENANT #2; ALL Last Known Address: 2403 SE on Petitioner or immediately **Experience required** [email protected] COMMERCIAL/ OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POINTER AVENUE, ARCADIA, FL thereafter. If you fail to do so, a t o� Finish dozer operators CLAIMING INTERESTS BY, 34266 Also Attempted At: 9980 default may be entered INDUSTRIAL PROP � Excavator operators AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILI- to THROUGH, UNDER, AND TIES ACT, If you are a person SE JEANS RD, ARCADIA, FL against you for the relief 1620 We are offering excellent AGAINST A NAMED DEFEN- with a disability who needs any 34266 demanded in the petition. benefits and pay. Please DANT(S) WHO ARE NOT KNOWN accommodation in order to par- Current Residence Unknown Copies of all court documents apply in person to 3801 TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER ticipate in this proceeding, you YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action in this case, including orders, North Orange Avenue in SAME UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY are entitled, at no cost to you, to for Foreclosure of Mortgage on are available at the Clerk of Sarasota, Florida. EOE DFW CLAIM AN INTEREST AS SPOUS- the provision of certain assis- the following described property: the Circuit Court’s office. You L------ES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, tance. Please contact DeSoto LOT 8, QUAIL HOLLOW may review these documents MANAGEMENT GRANTEES, OR OTHER County Clerk’s Office, 115 East ESTATES, AN UNRECORDED upon request. You must keep CLAIMANTS, Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida PLAT BEING MORE PARTICU- the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s 2060 Defendant(s), 34266, (863)993-4876, at least LARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- office notified of your current NOTICE OF ACTION seven (7) days before your sched- LOWS: BEGIN AT THE NW address. (You may file Notice ARCADIA 5.26 ac By Owner! TO: RICHARD D. FILEMAN uled court appearance, or imme- CORNER OF SW 1/4 OF NE of Current Address, Florida House & Shop, 800 ft. Hwy Last Known Address:105 Louise diately upon receiving this notifi- 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWN- Supreme Court Approved 17 Frontage, Zoned Comm. ARC/DESOTO MANAGER for Lane cation if the time before the SHIP 38 SOUTH, RANGE 25 Family Law Form 12.915.) Info. 863-494-5540 or group home of 3 adult males. Oroville, California 95965 scheduled appearance is less EAST, DESOTO COUNTY, Future papers in this lawsuit 863-244-3585 Call 863-494-2328 Current Address: Unknown FLORIDA; THENCE S 0°24’ W will be mailed to the address Arcadian | Page 20 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014

NOTICE OF ACTION NOTICE OF SALE TAX DEEDS TAX DEEDS ARCADIA AREA 3116 3130 3132 3132 GARAGE SALES GRITS & 6001 on record at the clerk’s office. VIN# 1FTYR14V0XPA66506 da. Unless such certificate shall Certificate Number: 1429 PIECES SAT. 8AM-1PM Craft & WARNING: Rule 12.285, Located at: be redeemed according to law, Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 FROM PAGE 4 FLorida Family Law Rules of MOTT’S AUTO REPAIR the property described in such Tax Deed File #: 14-07-TD Yard Sale Little Willies RV Procedure, requires certain 2269 SE HIGHWAY 70 certificate or certificates will be Description of Property: Park 5905 Cubitis Ave. automatic disclosure of docu- ARCADIA, FL 34266 sold to the highest bidder at the LOTS 29 AND 30, BLOCK 3, TIER FURNITURE getting a handle on this ments and information. Fail- Lien amount: $5,613.85 South Courthouse Door on 6, A.W. GILCHRIST’S EAST END growing up thing, you ure to comply can result in a) Notice to the owner or lienor MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ADDITION TO ARCADIA, FLORIDA, 6035 sanctions, including dismissal that he has a right to a hearing Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF find yourself in the throes or striking of pleadings. prior to the scheduled date of ARY, 2014. RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF of puberty, that come Dated January 10, 2014. MITZIE sale by filling with the Clerk of MITZIE W. McGAVIC THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT with all sorts of scares W. MCGAVIC the Court. CLERK OF COURT COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO GIRLS PINK youth bed w/ CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT b) Owner has the right to recover DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT matching sheets & quilt. $150 and surprises. Enough By: /s/ B. Wynn possession of vehicle by posting By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, BOOK 1, PAGE 27 AND IN PLAT 863-494-7856 said about all that, as that bond in accordance with Florida Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk BOOK C-5, PAGE 48. old saying about letting Published 01/23/14, 01/30/14, Statutes Section 559.917. Publication Dates: 1/30/14, Names in which assessed: 02/06/14, 02/13/14 c) Proceeds from the sale of the 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 1ST INTEGRITY A Bargain sleeping dogs lie is a good 131159 2992387 vehicle after payment lien 112132 2995296 INVESTMENTS LLC one. claimed by lienor will be deposit- 1083 N COLLIER BLVD Hunters ed with the Clerk of the Court. NOTICE OF APPLICATION STE 334 Somehow we manage NOTICE OF SALE Any person(s) claiming any inter- FOR TAX DEED MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145 Notice is hereby given that US Delight to survive the courting 3130 est(s) in the above vehicles con- All of said property being in the rituals, the dating, and tact: BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN County of DeSoto, State of Flori- Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc. INV LLC the holder of the fol- da. Unless such certificate shall Check the the pitching of woos, 954-920-6020 lowing certificate has filed said be redeemed according to law, graduating from holding IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ALL AUCTIONS ARE HELD certificate for a tax deed to be the property described in such Classifieds TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN WITH RESERVE issued thereon. The certificate certificate or certificates will be sweaty hands and that AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, Some of the vehicles may have number and year of issuance, the sold to the highest bidder at the first! first scary kiss that may FLORIDA been released prior to auction description of the property, and South Courthouse Door on or may not involve your CIVIL DIVISION LIC# AB-0001256 the names in which it was MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. A Whole Case #: 2012-CA-000179 assessed are as follows: Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- fellow smoocher wearing DIVISION: II TAX DEEDS Certificate Number: 1428 ARY, 2014. Marketplace braces. And then before Bank of America, N.A., Succes- Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 MITZIE W. McGAVIC you know it, your names sor by Merger to BAC Home 3132 Tax Deed File #: 14-05-TD CLERK OF COURT of shopping Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Coun- Description of Property: DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA or initials are carved trywide Home Loans Servicing, LOTS 27 AND 28, BLOCK 3, TIER By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, is right at on trees, etched in wet L.P. 6, A.W. GILCHRIST’S EAST END Deputy Clerk NOTICE OF APPLICATION ADDITION TO ARCADIA, FLORIDA, your cement, or scrawled on Plaintiff, FOR TAX DEED Publication Dates: 1/30/14, -vs.- AS PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 the walls of bathroom Notice is hereby given that US RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF fingertips! Deke Allen Livingston a/k/a Deke BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN 112132 2995357 stalls. The relationship A. Livingston; Vanessa S. Liv- THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT INV LLC the holder of the fol- COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO has officially been estab- ingston a/k/a Vanessa Kay lowing certificate has filed said OTHER NOTICES BICYCLES/ Sykes; Sunshine Savings Bank COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT lished at that point. certificate for a tax deed to be BOOK 1, PAGE 27 AND IN PLAT 3138 TRICYCLES f/k/a Sunshine State Credit issued thereon. The certificate You know how the Union; Castle Credit Corporation BOOK C-5, PAGE 48. 6135 number and year of issuance, the Names in which assessed: story ends, so I don’t Defendant(s). description of the property, and NOTICE OF SALE 1ST INTEGRITY have to tell you. Johnny the names in which it was INVESTMENTS LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- assessed are as follows: TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN ADULT 3-WHEEL BIKE New and Susie wind up suant to an Order dated 1083 N COLLIER BLVD seat and tires $125 OBO 863- Certificate Number: 1499 STE 334 AND FOR DESOTO COUNTY, marrying after all, and January 24, 2014, entered in Civil Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 FLORIDA 494-6276 Case No. 2012-CA-000179 of the MARCO ISLAND, FL 34145 pushing that proverbial Tax Deed File #: 14-02-TD All of said property being in the JUVENILE DIVISION Circuit Court of the 12th Judicial Description of Property: Case No. 14013DP000019 DOGS baby carriage, raising Circuit in and for DeSoto County, County of DeSoto, State of Flori- LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK “D”, OAK da. Unless such certificate shall J.H., 11/11/2002 6233 children who look and Florida, wherein Bank of America, CREST SUBDIVISION, AS PER M.H., 04/13/2005 N.A., Successor by Merger to be redeemed according to law, act just like them, and MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORD- the property described in such Child(ren). BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. ED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK NOTICE OF ACTION live happily ever after, f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans certificate or certificates will be OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND TO: Jose Manuel Hernandez, RESCUED Small friendly female cootie-free. Servicing, L.P., Plaintiff and Deke sold to the highest bidder at the FOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, father and/or any UNKNOWN dog. 6 moths old, looking for per- Allen Livingston a/k/a Deke A. South Courthouse Door on The valentines they IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 17. PARENT father/mother manent home. Seriously inquires Livingston are defendant(s), I, MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED only. Call with vet reference. shared as children evolve Clerk of Court, Mitzie W. McGav- Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- IN THAT CERTAIN STREET ARY, 2014. that a Petition for Termination of (863)-263-5394 into bouquets of roses, ic, will sell to the highest and best KNOWN AS SUNRISE AVENUE Parental Rights on J.H. & M.H., bidder for cash AT THE SOUTH MITZIE W. McGAVIC boxes of chocolate, and LYING DIRECTLY TO THE SOUTH CLERK OF COURT has been filed against you. You MISCELLANEOUS ENTRANCE OF THE DESOTO LOT 1, BLOCK “D” BY VIRTUE OF are required to serve a copy of cards that range from COUNTY COURTHOUSE, AT DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT CERTAIN RESOLUTION OF By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, your written defenses, if any, to it 6260 mushy to maniacal, and 11:00 A.M. on STREET VACATION AS RECORD- on Brian L. Gillis, Esq. of the March 18, 2014, the following Deputy Clerk before they know it, their ED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS BOOK Publication Dates: 1/30/14, Department of Children and Fami- described property as set forth in 196, PAGE 1062, PUBLIC ly Service, Petitioner’s attorney, children are filling out said Final Judgment, to-wit: 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 BUYING & SELLING ARCADE RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, 112132 2995340 whose address is 805 North Mills valentines at the kitchen LOT 150, OF PEACE RIVER FLORIDA. Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266, & PINBALL MACHINES cash ACRES, FIRST ADDITION, A SUB- Names in which assessed: NOTICE OF APPLICATION on or before March 25, 2014 at paid working or not! Will pick table to take to school DIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE SHIRLEY A GRIFFIN L/E FOR TAX DEED 9:00AM and file the original with up. Please call 863-558-0198 for their classmates, and MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, AS C/O 15 W OAK STREET Notice is hereby given that US the Clerk of this Court either KENMORE BBQ GRILL Stain- earnestly asking what a RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852 BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN before service on Petitioner’s less Steel 4 burner. $100 OBO PAGE 80, IN THE PUBLIC All of said property being in the INV LLC the holder of the fol- cootie is. Attorney or immediately there- Call 863-494-6276 RECORDS OF DESOTO COUNTY, County of DeSoto, State of Flori- lowing certificate has filed said after. Failure to appear at this Happy Valentine’s Day, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIM- da. Unless such certificate shall certificate for a tax deed to be hearing constitutes consent to y’all. Ain’t love grand? ING AN INTEREST IN THE be redeemed according to law, issued thereon. The certificate the termination of parental SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF the property described in such number and year of issuance, the rights of this child (or these ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROP- certificate or certificates will be description of the property, and children). Pursuant to Sec- ERTY OWNER AS OF THE sold to the highest bidder at the the names in which it was tions 39.802(4)(d) and DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS South Courthouse Door on assessed are as follows: 63.082(6)(g), Florida MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN MARCH 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Certificate Number: 6 Statutes, you are hereby 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. If Dated this 3RD DAY OF FEBRU- Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 informed of the availability of you are a person with a dis- ARY, 2014. Tax Deed File #: 14-06-TD private placement with an ability who needs any accom- MITZIE W. McGAVIC Description of Property: adoption entity, as defined in .. a modation in order to partici- CLERK OF COURT LOTS 13-19, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK Section 63.032(3), Florida pate in this proceeding, you DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA “E”, KELLISON-BERRY FIRST Statutes are entitled, at no cost to you, By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, ADDITION TO PINE LEVEL, AS WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL of to the provision of certain Deputy Clerk PER MAP OR PLAT THEREOF this Court on this 31st day of Jan- W Whhaatteeverver scab; assistance. Please contact Publication Dates: 2/6/14, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF uary, 2014. the ADA Coordinator; 2002 THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT 2/13/14, 2/20/14 & 2/27/14 Mitzie W. McGavic , Ringling Boulevard, 8th Floor, 112132 2999157 COURT IN AND FOR DESOTO As Clerk of the Court .r i t Sarasota, Florida 34237 COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT NOTICE OF APPLICATION By: Jo Rowan (941) 861-7811 at least 7 BOOK,5, PAGE 49. Deputy Clerk days before your scheduled FOR TAX DEED Names in which assessed: Notice is hereby given that US Published 2/6/14, 2/13/14, i is...s...... court appearance, or immedi- CHARITY DESEAR-CARBO 2/20/14 & 2/27/14 322378 ately upon receiving this noti- BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN 532 37TH STREET CT W INV LLC the holder of the fol- 2999181 k fication of the time before the PALMETTO, FL 34221 I lowing certificate has filed said ° scheduled appearance is less All of said property being in the hp than 7 days. If you are hear- certificate for a tax deed to be County of DeSoto, State of Flori- ARCADIA AREA I ' f: 1 Y ing or voice impaired, call issued thereon. The certificate da. Unless such certificate shall GARAGE SALES 711. number and year of issuance, the be redeemed according to law, 6001 Mitzie W. McGavic description of the property, and the property described in such CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT the names in which it was certificate or certificates will be assessed are as follows: DeSoto County, Florida sold to the highest bidder at the RUMMAGE/FLEA MARKET Certificate Number: 1670 By:/s/ N. Daughtrey South Courthouse Door on Pine Creek Chapel 4 mi. out DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT Issuance Date: MAY 27, 2011 MARCH 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Hwy 72 Sat. Mar. 1 8-3, Spaces Submitted By: Tax Deed File #: 14-04-TD Dated this 28TH DAY OF JANU- F Findind itit ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Description of Property: ARY, 2014. available $10, Bake Sale & Find it SHAPIRO, FISHMAN & GACHÉ, LOT 4, BLOCK “U”, EL DORADO MITZIE W. McGAVIC Refreshments 863-494-9166 or LLP PARK, AS PER MAP OR PLAT CLERK OF COURT 863-494-6574 COME JOIN US!! AUTOS WANTED 2424 North Federal Highway, THEREOF RECORDED IN THE DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA Suite 360 OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE By:CRYSTAL HENDERSON, SAT 2/15 7:30-? We 7260 i ininnJ Boca Raton, Florida 33431 CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR DES- Deputy Clerk have 12+ years of (561) 998-6700 OTO COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN PLAT Publication Dates: 1/30/14, accumalated treasures! (561) 998-6707 BOOK 5, PAGE 71. TOGETHER 2/6/14, 2/13/14 & 2/20/14 Come visit us at Published 2/6/14 & 2/13/14 WITH A 1988 LIBE SINGLE WIDE 112132 2995318 3298 SE Montgomery Cir !! thethe 118683 2999253 MOBILE HOME. IDENTIFICATION the #10L20265. TITLE#65872869. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SALE RP#R0553466. NOTE: THE FOR TAX DEED Advertise Today! Rainbow Title & Lien, Inc.will sell Notice is hereby given that US MOBILE HOME TITLE IS IN THE SAT. 8-1 Park-wide car- at Public Sale at Auction the fol- NAME OF “RAMIRO GONZALEZ BANK AS CF FL DUNDEE LIEN ClassifiedsClassifieds ! lowing vehicles to satisfy lien pur- INV LLC the holder of the fol- port sale at Oakview Mobil Classifieds! VILLA”. Home Park 2552 Ne Turner suant to Chapter 713.585 of the Names in which assessed: lowing certificate has filed said Florida Statutes on march 06, certificate for a tax deed to be Ave. Bake sale at clubhouse. JORGE JANARO RAGOYTA VAR- Lunch will be available. 2014 at 10 A.M. GAS issued thereon. The certificate J`w AUCTION WILL OCCUR WE BUY & L 1241 SE MAPLE DR number and year of issuance, the SAT. 8AM-? Arcadia Vil- WHERE EACH VEHICLE/VES- description of the property, and PICK UP JUNK CARS SEL IS LOCATED ARCADIA, FL 34266 lage Country Club Carport All of said property being in the the names in which it was Sale NE HWY 70 across from 941-661-1928 SUN NEWSPAPE RS 1999 Ford Ranger County of DeSoto, State of Flori- assessed are as follows: Walmart. Lunch @ 11:30am. The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 21 | Arcadian CALENDAR Live Oak RV Resort honors its veterans FROM PAGE 5 By Al Alvord

Tuesdays at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call ti 993-4851 for more information. On Jan. 25, the military • The Peace River Woodcarvers meet from 9 a.m. to veterans of the Live Oak noon every Tuesday, starting Nov. 12, at the Speer Center, RV Resort were honored U.S. Highway 17 North, Arcadia. For information, contact for their past service to our Bill or Mary Morse at 207-418-4687. country. This event was planned by Dennis LaPoint, „ WEDNESDAY himself a U.S. Army veteran. • DeSoto County Homeless Coalition Mobile Pantry is He was assisted by High on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Simmonds, and Master of Smith Brown Gym starting at 9 a.m. until the food is gone. Ceremonies was Al Alvord, The only requirement is to be a DeSoto County resident. both also Army veterans. Sponsored by the All Faiths Food bank of Sarasota. The ceremony included • The Arcadia Writers Group meets from 3 p.m. to 5 a presentation of Canadian p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at the and United States colors by Arcadia Village Clubhouse. For more information, call Sarah the DeSoto County High Hollenhorst at 244-1663. School JROTC, under the • “Art for Kids” is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the command of Major Craig DeSoto County Library’s children’s wing. This program, Burch and First Sergeant Tim PHOTOS PROVIDED sponsored by the DeSoto County Arts and Humanities Edsall. After the Canadian Council, is for elementary school-aged children. national anthem was played, The Live Oak RV Resort veterans pose for a group photo. the U.S. veterans saluted as „ THURSDAY the Star Spangled Banner of Taps echoed through 1 • Nature Walks: Environmental Learning Lab, 8:30 a.m. was played. A video of The the hall. Live Oak’s U.S. Feb. 20. Free. Ragged Old Flag by the late Marine Lt. Col. (ret.) Lew The DeSoto • The DeSoto Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. on Johnny Cash followed. Tingley offered a prayer for County the third Thursday of every month at the DeSoto County A tribute to the POW and all veterans. A medley of High School Emergency Operations Center, 2200 Roan St., Arcadia. MIA veterans began with a service anthems played as JROTC Anyone interested may attend. Talk in for the meetings is candle-lighting ceremony by veterans stood for their re- Honor at 147.180+ DARC repeater. JROTC Cadet Commander spective songs. Tribute was Guard • DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 Sergeant Major Matthew also given for the Canadian presents N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more Blevins. Alvord explained the veterans. the United information. meaning of the items laid More than 180 veterans States and • Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, upon the table. and their spouses were then Canadian 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations Veterans stood in a served a chicken and pork colors. gratefully accepted. moment of silence in dinner prepared by Live memory of the POWs and Oak volunteers, followed „ COMING EVENTS MIAs as well as for those by an evening of musical K & J Homegrown Produce who gave up their Saturday • Vietnam Brotherhood Echo Co. is holding a fundraiser no longer with us. A special entertainment and dancing and Farmers Market for evening for this event. These on Feb. 22 for Debra “Dejay” Wilson who needs kidney tribute was offered for those by Live Oak’s band, The their generous donation to young men and women surgery. It starts with a Poker Run at 9 a.m., also a Bike who made the ultimate Pacemakers. the event. Thanks are also were very inspiring and Run, Karaoke, food and raffle, to be held at Amvets sacrifice. After a 21-second The Live Oak cooks extended to First Sgt. Tim DeSoto County can be very Post #60. For details or to donate, call Jackie Tucker at silence, the mournful sound extend a special thanks to Edsall and the JROTC cadets proud of them. 993-0083. • The Chamber of Commerce Leadership DeSoto Class V within our respective industries and Advertising Age said Flanik “can will hold its annual McSwain Park fundraiser, Stilettos and communities. easily be considered among the most Spurs, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 22 at Oaks of Devonaire, FLANIK “Enhanced freedom certainly helps important female executives — and 1423 S.E. County Road 760A. Cost is $35/person or $60/ FROM PAGE 3 with balance between personal and part of the secret sauce — at one of the couple. Live band - silent auction food raffles. For tickets professional time. We absolutely no biggest agencies in the world, BBDO.” and sponsorship opportunities, call 494-4033. Negativity is incredibly contagious and longer need to be chained to our desks The Arcadia native says her two men- • Sunnybreeze Christian Fellowship, 7049 S.W.Liverpool will destroy confidence. to get our jobs done.” tors are her mother, Stephanie McAnly, Road, holds a concert with the The Taylors, a family “I have carried the belief for some Todd Lachman, President of MARS a retired DeSoto County teacher, and quartet from North Carolina, sharing their passion for the time that freedom and confidence Chocolate, North America, in a 2010 BBDO Chief Creative Officer, David Gospel through music, at 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Love offerings are are the essential elements needed to interview cited Flanik’s “passionate Lubars. “From day one he believed in appreciated. For information call 494 3273. inspire success. Freedom and confi- and strategic leadership on MARS me and pushed me to be my best,” said • The DeSoto County Literacy Council will hold a yard dence can relieve us of the stress and brands, as well as a tremendous drive Flanik. “He instilled confidence in me, sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 22. Items for donation can tension we face when we set balance to uncover the combination of the showing me the power of small wins be dropped off at 1365 S.E. Airport Road. Call 993-9049 for as our goal and can achieve for us the most consumer-relevant and creative and how small wins motivate you to more information. kind of respect we deserve as leaders executions. achieve bigger wins.”

would do nothing more than create more homeless in the area. “These are COUNTY people who can barely afford to live in FROM PAGE 1 those buildings now; where are they supposed to go when the county takes e V get you very far,” he said. “Can you as- their homes away?” he asked. Miller sure me this funding won’t go toward also said he did not want to remove mowing areas and things like that? I individuals or families from their County Commis- want to make sure this money is being residences. sioner Buddy spent solely on demolition.” Hines acknowledged their con- Mansfield, left, Hines responded that the funds were cerns, saying the displacement of congratulates solely for demolition purposes, and individuals is an issue the county will Marty Dow after would only be used through the code have to address. “There is absolutely presenting him with enforcement process. a very human side when it comes to the Distinguished this, we understand that and it is a Citizen Award for Concerns over topic that deserves further discus- the first quarter resident displacement sion,” she said. of 2014. Dow was recognized for his Code Enforcement Director George Utility funding J numerous charitable C and volunteering Hernandez said since the demolitions applications approved F are going to be a part of the standard R efforts throughout code enforcement protocol, a lien The board also unanimously the community. would also be placed on the property approved the submittal of a loan ap- when demolition was completed, plication of $5.1 million for water and o of which when paid would go back into wastewater utility extensions along the redevelopment fund. “Owners will the U.S. 17 corridor from Arcadia have 30 days to bring the building up to Nocatee. Hines made the request to code, and if after that time there is so the applications were submitted no sign that progress has been made in time for an upcoming funding on the problem, they are then given hearing in Tallahassee. ARCADIAN PHOTO BY STEVE BAUER notice to vacate the property,” he The board unanimously approved said. an agreement with Caterpillar a piggyback contract with Charlotte on the closing and abandonment of Resident Ed Johnson said he was Financial Services Corp. to lease a County for the use of its Biosolids portions of county rights of way. The opposed to the move, noting that new Wheel Loader for the county Management sludge disposal. hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on demolishing occupied structures landfill. It also unanimously approved The board also set a public hearing Feb. 25. Arcadian | Page 22 www.sunnewspapers.net The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014

champion hoop dancer, will SEMINOLE perform Friday, Saturday and BRIGHTON FIELD DAY Sunday. HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAGE 1 Well known artist Robert Butler, one of the original Friday: Seminole Indian Reservation.” Highwaymen, will take part in 10 a.m. Grand entry; ProRodeo Fan Zone Over the years it has the event. The Highwaymen, a 11:15 a.m. Venomous snake show evolved to include much group of itinerant self-taught 11:30 a.m. Alligator wrestling more than just competitive black artists, began selling Noon Hoop dance with Dallas Arcand games. On Saturday, a parade their work in the 1960s, but it 1 p.m. Alligator and snake show with opens the day’s events, led by was not until later that their Jimmy Riffle of the TV show Gator Boys Osceola and Renegade, the paintings rose in value and 3 p.m. George Molton and 90 Proof Band famed mascots of the Florida became collectible. Butler lived 4 p.m. Alligator and snake show with State University Seminoles. in Okeechobee and the lake Jimmy Riffle of the TV show Gator Boys There are traditional rodeo appears in many of his works. 4:30 p.m. Hoop dance with Dallas Arcand events, including bronc and The multi-day event takes 6:30 p.m. Exhibition PowWow dance bull riding. Seminole alligator place at Fred Smith Rodeo 8 p.m. PRCA Rodeo — bulls and broncs wrestling and snake handling Arena on the Brighton lend a different form of Seminole Reservation, Saturday: excitement and danger to 500 Harney Pond Road, 10 a.m. Field Day Parade entertain spectators, while Okeechobee. Ticket prices 11 a.m. Grand entry traditional hoop dancing il- range from $15 to $25. 11:45 a.m. Alligator and snake show with lustrates tribal culture. Dallas For more information, visit Jimmy Riffle of the TV show Gator Boys Arcand, three-time world www.rezrodeo.com. Noon Horse race and Indian relay 12:30 p.m. Hoop dance with Dallas Arcand 1 p.m. ProRodeo Fan Zone 2 p.m. Martin and Godwin meet and greet from A&E’s Duck Dynasty 2:30 p.m. Exhibition PowWow dance 'ALA Alk 4:30 p.m. Hoop dance with Dallas Arcand

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Q&A with Uncle Si Robertson,

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Traditional Indian Hoop Dancing will be demonstrated several times For details, ticket prices and throughout the event. This year, three-time world hoop dancing champion, directions, visit www.rezrodeo.com. Dallas Arcand, will demonstrate the skills and significance of the dance.

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Seminole Xtreme Bulls will be featured r, V Sunday night, while GREATAMER NCOUN bronc riding and other events will take place during the Brighton Field Day. The PHOTOS BY KELLEY BAKER, [email protected] multi-day event cele- Osceola and his mount Renegade, famous mascots of Florida State Universi- brates and showcases ty’s Seminoles, will lead the rodeo parade Saturday morning at the Seminole Seminole traditions reservation rodeo.

Spanish fisheries, cattle drives, sailing is by Elinor Thompson of Fort Ogden. in attendance included: Jane Adams, ships, steamships, railroad, commercial The book is available at www.amazon. Nancy Ambler, Geraldine Barnwell, REMEMBERING fishing, tarpon fishing, homesteaders, com and local book stores including Betty Brown, Adrienne Daly, Muriel FROM PAGE 11 phosphate mining, smuggling, feuds, Copperfish Books & Gifts in Punta Gorda. Hall, Susan Head, Susan Lanier, Martha orange growing, murders, churches, pol- Peeples autographed a copy of his Jo Markey, Genie Martin, Sue Overcash, of South Florida. In addition, his work itics, tourism, hurricanes, freezes, resort book which will be given to the DeSoto Ann Ryals, Sue Ellen Smith, Kathryn has regularly been published in the hotels as well as the rich and famous. County Library in memory of Mrs. Standard, Mary Ann Treadwell, Nancy Florida Historical Quarterly. The book has more than 100 pages in Peggy Roe, L. & E Member Emeritus. Jo Vaughn, Angela Waters, Edith Wildt, His book covers topics such as color with 35 maps. The cover painting In addition to their guests, those and Marlou Zolkos.

feel good about the progress they had made. Leading scorer Jeter thought PANTHERS the season went well considering they FROM PAGE 18 only had two players with experience, and added she was looking forward to Stephanie Whit- numerous turnovers for the Panthers. playing basketball and softball at the more (11) and One of the taller Dragon players began high school level next year. Malyssa Jeter close driving to the basket and scored six Coach Roberts was also pleased in on a Lake Placid points in the final quarter. With the with the progress his team had made. player. The Lady score tied and 90 seconds left, the “With only two players having any Panthers lost the Dragons added a final basket and two basketball experience, and consid- game 20-16. free throws at the end to win the game ering we lost 30-6 the first time we 20-16. played them, I am very pleased with Asking the two girls with experience the progress the team has made,” he how they felt after the game, Shea Lipe said. The Panthers ended the season stated she was mad they lost, but did with a 3-7 record. PHOTO BY DAVE BREMER The Sun / Thursday, February 13, 2014 www.sunnewspapers.net Page 23 | Arcadian

shots on the offensive end. Fortunately Arthur score enough points to go over Center Larry WIN for DMS, the Dragons missed six the 100-point mark (107). That’s pretty Taylor looks straight free throws and couldn’t con- impressive for a 10-game season.” to prevent FROM PAGE 16 nect on any three point shots to give A laid back Arthur said it felt good the inbounds the Panthers a 40-33 victory. to get past 100 points and enjoyed pass as a minutes left in the game. Things almost “We missed opportunities early in the the season working with Shea. Shawn packed house unraveled for the Panthers, however, as game, and didn’t play too smart at the Campbell added, “Coach Shea has kept looks on Shea substituted freely but at the 2:15 end, but we played pretty good in the us under control. We have enjoyed the during the mark the Panthers were only up 38-33 middle to get the win,” Shea said. “But past two years.” Panthers and he was forced to put his first pla- it is middle school and it’s pretty hard Sounds like Coach Shea wasn’t the game against toon back in. The Panthers continued not to take that open shot at the end of only one enjoying the season for the Lake Placid. to struggle, fouling and taking quick your last game. I was glad to see Elijah Panthers. PHOTO BY DAVE BREMER

scored! Mejia talked about his shots BULLDOGS that were turned away. “When FROM PAGE 14 the ball doesn’t go in, it makes me want to try that much towards the Bulldogs. harder to get it in,” he said. The Bulldogs put it all “On the one that went in, I saw together and played arguably it in the air and then one of my their best game of the season. teammates hit it and I followed They were sharp with their it and headed it in. I don’t care share of 50/50 balls and many if I score as long as we win. It nice passes and some fancy doesn’t mean anything to score dribbling by several Bulldogs when we lose. This is really including Alejandro “Chino” disappointing. Most of my Vargas and Rosario Zavala. teammates won’t be back next They had some well kicked year and next year is my senior balls at the net, but the Vikings year and I want to make the ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY keeper had a career game with most of it.” STEVE KNAPP, several great stops on hard-hit Bulldog Coach Tracy Hay [email protected] shots that he had to leave his was shaken after the game. At the end of the 2-1 loss to Bishop feet to get to. It isn’t easy saying goodbye Verot, a tired and disappointed Vargas had a free kick that to any team you’ve spent so Manolo Mejia reflects on the game. was stopped and both he and much time and effort with, Mejia scored the only DeSoto County Zavala sent screamers just especially the seniors. In her goal late in the second half. outside of the uprights. The final postgame talk with her most frustrated of them all team, there were several long left some big shoes to fill,” she had to be Manolo Mejia. Mejia moments of silence as Hay said. DeSoto County goal keeper Edgar Olvera burns up some pregame energy to had four well-kicked balls chose her words carefully and Long after the last fan had the delight of teammates Rosario Zavala (3) and Alejandro “Chino” Vargas. stopped outside of the net. He gathered her thoughts. “I’m left the stadium and the did manage to notch the only really proud of you all. Thank parking lot was nearly empty, they could have beaten. to call for a practice tomorrow goal in the game with a header you for giving it your all. You the entire team sat on the “This is the most talented, and I know they’d all be there.” with 11 minutes left. It was the make me proud to be your bench in silence. They didn’t hardest working DeSoto team I’m sure they would be there softest hit ball by the junior all coach. It doesn’t surprise me want the season to end, not I’ve ever coached,” Hay said. too, as they have some unfin- night and it was the one that to be where you are. You’ve this way with a loss to a team “I don’t want it to end. I’d like ished business to take care of.

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By cutting the plants back fern, century plant, cone flower, several times during the year to coreopsis, dusty miller, English DEER promote new growth, we used ivy, ginger lily, heliconia, lily FROM PAGE 18 the deer to help eliminate this of the Nile, lupine, marigolds, plant from our landscape. peace lily, periwinkle, petunia, lists landscape plants and how Hibiscus is listed as a favorite sage, verbena, and yucca. severely they are damaged by plant. We had several hibiscus Some of their favorites are ce- deer and each plant’s resistance plants in pots that we would losia, dahlias, day lily, impatiens, to damage. Plants listed as not move into our small plastic phlox, portulaca and shrimp resistant are those that may covered shade house for the plant. Deer will also eat aster, succumb to frequent dining. winter. The plants suffered each begonia, iris and zinnia. Avoid Resistant plants will tolerate spring when we moved them planting these if deer regularly nibbling and put out sufficient out. In resignation, we began visit your yard. growth to maintain form and keeping the hibiscus plants in Native plants that have vigor. the shade house year-round. evolved with deer are usually Some of the notations do not That worked until we looked out less susceptible to damage by match what we’ve observed. For to see three deer inside the 6 by deer. A good native plant land- instance, crape myrtle is listed 9 foot enclosure. scape includes a mix of several as having only rare or minor ARCADIAN PHOTO BY AL SMOKE Some ornamental trees and species — which also helps damage and resistant to dam- shrubs listed as having rare or ensure there will be something age, but here in DeSoto County If you live in an area populated by deer, you’ve probably dealt with their only minor damage are: croton, the deer won’t devour. Deer are myrtles are frequently severely dining habits, more than likely without long term success. Fencing is eucalyptus, gardenia, ixora, browsers — they prefer a nibble stunted by deers’ nibbling. Only usually the only option for the vegetable garden. If deer are nibbling your juniper, ligustrum, loquat, mag- here and there, and generally the taller old-fashioned varieties landscape plants, selecting plants deer do not like to eat is one method of nolia, oleander, orchid tree and eat higher above ground than are able to outgrow deer. Turk’s outwitting deer. plumbago. Some plants that other grazing animals. Part of cap mallow is listed as being invasive pest and planted it propagating it and cut back deer reportedly seldom bother the joy of gardening is becoming frequently damaged, but able around our property. Once we some of our plantings. That’s include ageratum, allamanda, a part of the natural cycle of life; to resist. We once embraced learned it was not a Florida- when we noticed the deer aloe, angels trumpet, asparagus so many gardeners choose to this plant now considered an friendly plant, we stopped would nibble the new growth. fern, black-eyed Susan, Boston tolerate some critter damage.

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