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118th Year No. 37 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 70¢ Plus 5¢ Sales Tax Thursday, August 9, 2018 RV Park May Replace Golf Course By MICHAEL KELLY purchase the 138-acre parcel Harvey, who has built and on the east, north and south maintained as a golf course. and appreciates the investment Of The Herald-Advocate from Bill and Marie Lambert, operated two similar parks, ends of the property along U.S. Several homeowners of in the community. A proposed 374-site recre- who owned and operated Tor- said he will market the park to 17 and Bostick Road. Oaks Bend attended the meet- The RV sites are proposed to ational-vehicle park received rey Oaks Golf Course there for retired northerners, and it will No mobile homes will be ing but none expressed opposi- be built on what were holes one approval from the Hardee nearly three decades until clos- be restricted to those 55 and placed near the single-family tion to the project. and nine and 10 through 18. County Planning & Zoning ing it earlier this year. older. residences of the private Oaks Paul Samuels, the only resi- What used to be holes two Board last week and now Harvey said he would like to He said during the meeting Bend subdivision, which was dent of Oaks Bend who ad- through eight will be main- moves on to the County Com- get started on the first of two he does not plan on reopening built through the course and dressed the board, said his only tained as open nature space and mission for final hearings. phases of Torrey Trails RV the golf course and will main- bordered several holes. Noth- concerns were the drainage include walking trails. William Harvey, who hopes Park later this year and have it tain some of the previous ing in that deed-restricted com- areas being kept up and the nat- The only opposition voiced to develop the park, told board open for business by the fall of course as open spaces. munity, however, required the ural areas maintained, adding during the meeting was from members he has a contract to 2019. The RV sites will be located surrounding property to be he supports the proposed plan See RV A3 MOCK MAYHEM Wildcat Tailgate Party Friday By JENNIFER McCONKEY Herald-Advocate Intern It’s time to show your or- ange-and-blue pride as the community kicks off another school year with a downtown tailgate party! Main Street will be closed to traffic between Seventh and Eighth avenues tomorrow (Fri- day) from 6 to 9 p.m. to make way for the eighth annual COURTESY PHOTO Wildcat Tailgate Party at Her- The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons And Tactics at the bus loop of Hardee Junior High School. “Hands-on training is itage Park. team stands on alert as “students” – bus drivers for the Hardee much more effective than videos or lecturing,” said Transportation The party, hosted by Main County School District – exit a bus with their hands in the air on Director Rob Krahl. “I appreciate the HCSO working with us, and just Street Wauchula Inc. and pre- Wednesday of last week. The mock exercise, simulating a law-en- hope that these skills are never needed.” See story and more photos sented by Mosaic, will include forcement response to an active shooter on a school bus, was held on A3. performances, live music, ven- dors, games, free health serv- ices, and opportunities to meet political candidates. The Hardee County Youth Teen Father Gets Split Sentence Football League cheerleaders will be performing at 6:45 By CYNTHIA KRAHL crime of child abuse. care. was 18. p.m., and the high school Of The Herald-Advocate A second-degree felony Ezelle also assessed court The two began dating, Her- cheerleaders and marching A teenager who impregnated charge of lewd battery was fines, fees and costs in an nandez said, but the girl kept band will be showcased begin- his girlfriend – who was and is dropped as the result of plea amount totaling $1,681. To the relationship a secret, as she ning at 8. The junior high underage – has been handed negotiations between the pros- date, Herrada has made his first knew her parents would not ap- cheerleaders will also be per- jail time and probation in ecution and defense. payment of $50. prove of her having a boyfriend forming sometime during the Hardee Circuit Court. In addition to the split sen- Should Herrada successfully at her age. evening. Ramon Jonathan Herrada, tence, Circuit Judge Marcus J. pay the monies due and abide The girl told the detective The volleyball team will get now 21, of 3004 Jack Jones Ezelle ordered Herrada to un- by the terms of his probation, Herrada would drive over to in on the action, too, with a Road, Wauchula, was sen- dergo a mental health evalua- the court may consider an early her house in the middle of the demonstration. tenced to 364 days in the tion and to complete any termination of his probation at night, parking in the nearby or- And performing live is mu- Hardee County Jail and five recommended treatment. the four-year mark, Ezelle ange groves. She would sneak sical duo Cory Greenway and years of supervised probation Further, the judge prohibited added. out of the house to go meet Rodger Brutus, called Prime for the third-degree felony Herrada from any unsupervised According to a report filed with him. Herrada See WILDCAT A3 contact with children under 17 by Det. Yolanda Hernandez of On occasion, the girl added, years of age. He is permitted the Hardee County Sheriff’s the pair would then go to Her- contact with his victim’s Office, Herrada met the victim rada’s home. WEATHER mother regarding his child’s through mutual friends. The One time, while the girl was Free Haz-Waste DATE HIGH LOW RAIN medical, educational and day girl was 14 at the time, and he See SENTENCE A2 07/31 89 72 0.01 08/01 92 74 0.00 Disposal Saturday 08/02 92 73 0.84 08/03 93 73 0.25 By JENNIFER McCONKEY dents, will last from 8 a.m. 08/04 93 75 0.07 Company Seeks More IDA $$$ 08/05 92 74 0.00 Herald-Advocate Intern until noon. 08/06 91 74 0.00 By MICHAEL KELLY stimulus grant in 2009 that moved and replaced by former Now is the time of year You can bring up to 60 Rainfall to 08/06/2018 - 35.24 Of The Herald-Advocate would provide other rural com- county commissioner Grady when people are buying new pounds of material per house- Same period last year - 26.68 An attorney representing in- munities in the area with a sim- Johnson. school supplies, including hold. Items you can bring in in- Ten Year Average - 49.17 ternet service provider Rapid ilar wireless system as Terms of the Memorandum computers, tablets and other clude the following: Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center Systems recently sent a letter to developed here. of Understanding, which was electronics. Electronics like cell phones, the Hardee County Industrial FRBA, a non-profit organi- put together hastily by all three But what do you do with computers, tablets and TVs, al- INDEX Development Authority seek- zation formed in part by the parties to meet the grant dead- your outdated ones? though you can’t bring more Classifieds ...... B4 ing $720,000 in “outstanding Florida's Heartland Regional line, outlined a plan for Rapid This Saturday, you can bring than two TVs per household. Courthouse Report . . . .A4 shared costs” incurred after the Economic Development Initia- Systems to tap into bandwidth those old electronics along Chemicals like household Crime Blotter ...... A4 Florida Rural Broadband Al- tive, applied for and was from the Level 3 connection with many other hazardous cleaners, pool and photo- liance breached its obligations awarded $24 million through running through Ona and send waste items to the Hardee Entertainment ...... B10 graphic chemicals, old paint, with the company and the IDA. the American Recovery & In- it via microwave signal using County Sanitary Landfill to get paint removers and wood Hardee Living ...... A8 Rapid Systems received a $2 vestment Act of 2009. the towers located throughout rid of them for free. preservatives, stains, and Information Roundup . .B7 million grant from the Eco- The goal was to provide Hardee to Highlands County, This event is for items that polyurethanes. Obituaries ...... A6 nomic Development Authority wireless internet to all the rural where it would then be dis- are dangerous to dispose of Fuels like old gasoline, pe- Puzzles ...... B9 in 2010 after partnering with counties of critical economic persed to the other counties in with regular garbage for vari- troleum products and used Save The Date ...... A2 the IDA to blanket the county concern in the Heartland region the region. ous reasons, but hoarding them motor oil. Solunar Forecast ...... B2 with high-speed wireless inter- of Hardee, DeSoto, Highlands, Under the MOU, FRBA in a shed isn’t the best idea ei- Vehicle supplies like auto- net capabilities. Okeechobee, Glades and agreed to pay for the additional ther. So start gathering them mobile batteries, engine filters, The IDA and Rapid Systems Hendry counties. cost of increasing Rapid Sys- up, and head on over to the antifreeze, and brake and trans- signed a Memorandum of Un- IDA Executive Director Bill tems’s bandwidth to provide landfill, which is at 685 Airport mission fluids. derstanding with FRBA to use Lambert served on the FRBA enough capacity for the other Road in Wauchula. And other items like garden the Hardee County system as a board as Hardee County’s rep- counties. The free collection, avail- pesticides, herbicides and matching portion of a federal resentative before being re- See IDA A2 able to Hardee County resi- See DISPOSAL A2 A2 The Herald-Advocate, August 9, 2018

THE Line Break erald- dvocate Newspaper Price H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE Sends Sewage SAVE MICHAEL R. KELLY Increasing To $1 Co-Publisher and Editor Into Ditch Beginning with the Aug. 16 issue, The THE JAMES R. KELLY A line break last Thursday Co-Publisher Herald-Advocate will increase its single-copy sent approximately 1,000 gal- price from 75 cents to $1. lons of sewage into a ditch CYNTHIA M. KRAHL That amount will include all applicable near downtown Wauchula. DATE Managing Editor According to reports by the NOEY DeSANTIAGO sales tax. Florida Department of Envi- Production Manager The price adjustment, which is the news- ronmental Protection, the spill AUGUST TOM STAIK paper’s first since 2011, is due to a recent 30- began around 6:30 a.m. as a Sports Editor 9 – “Stitch by Stitch” DARLENE WILLIAMS broken sewer line near the in- percent tariff imposed on Canadian newsprint Crochet and Assistant tersection of North Seventh Production Manager and a 33-percent price hike in printing and Avenue and Townsend Street Knitting/HC Public Library/315 N. 6th 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. Box 338 manufacturing costs by The Ledger in Lake- began spewing raw sewage. Wauchula Assistant City Ave., Wauchula/ Wauchula, FL 33873 land, which now prints The Herald-Advocate. 10 am Phone: (863) 773-3255 • Fax: (863) 773-0657 Current and new subscribers can lock in Manager Olivia Minshew esti- mated the total spill at “less 10 – Wildcat Tailgate [email protected] existing subscription rates for up to an addi- than 1,000 gallons.” Party/Main Street [email protected] tional year by calling our office at (863) 773- The seeping sewage flowed into an adjacent ditch before Wauchula Inc./6 pm [email protected] 3255. 10 – Scout Club/Main The Herald-Advocate values each and collecting in a nearby stormwater box culvert. Street Wauchula Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the Inc./6 pm Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at every one of our readers. We hope you will “The box culvert was U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office continue to support your hometown paper, pumped out into a sewer man- (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: hole, returning the wastewater 15 – Adult Coloring Club/ which is now in its 118th year. HC Public Library/ The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. We are committed to continuing to bring to the appropriate collection system,” Minshew noted. 10 am DEADLINES: you high-quality, award-winning journalism Wauchula Public Works Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. coverage of Hardee County and its people crews worked through the 16 – “Stitch by Stitch” School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. each and every week. morning before finishing re- Crochet and Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) pairs around 12:30 p.m. Knitting/HC Public General News — Monday 5 p.m. Townsend Street from Sev- Library/10 am Ads — Tuesday Noon — Michael R. Kelly enth Avenue to U.S. 17 was 16 – Hardee County Co-Publisher & Editor closed to traffic while crews Candidate Forum/ SUBSCRIPTIONS: made repairs. Hilltop Elementary Hardee County — 6 months, $21 • 1 year, $39 • 2 years, $75 Auditorium/2401 Florida — 6 months, $25 • 1 year, $46 • 2 years, $87 US-17, Wauchula/ Out of State — 6 months, $29 • 1 year, $52 • 2 years, $100 6 pm Online — 1 month, $5 • 6 months, $19 • 1 year, $37 • 2 years, $70 IDA 17 – Class for Seniors/ LETTERS: Continued From A1 “Medicare The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of Basics”/Hardee public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in Rapid Systems was also Rapid Systems attorneys issue regarding the UCC-1 Help Center/10 am good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. going to be the last-mile asked the IDA to proceed with liens remains. provider under the MOU, the transfer, which the board Even though the IDA 21 – Devotion & Lunch/ which served the individual did. agreed to transfer ownership of Hardee Help customers, in the other coun- Later in 2013, the IDA the poles to Rapid Systems, Center/Noon ties as part of the deal. board agreed to reimburse the company does not want to Even though the MOU was Rapid Systems $127,878 for accept them with the lien at- 22 – Adult Coloring Club/ Kelly’s Column signed by all parties, a formal half of the costs it had incurred tached. HC Public Library/ By Jim contract was never executed to date in its legal dispute with Johnson sued Rapid Sys- 10 am and FRBA backed out of the FRBA. tems for nearly $35,000 in un- deal and left Rapid Systems Under terms of the agree- paid taxes, which was 23 – “Stitch by Stitch” owing more than $500,000 for ment, Rapid Systems would dismissed earlier this year by Crochet and the increased bandwidth from reimburse the IDA if the com- Judge Ezelle, due to Rapid Knitting/HC Public Not to brag too much but the local newspaper is working Level 3 that it did not need. pany prevailed in court. Systems refuting ownership of Library/10 am hard to provide good quality journalism for Hardee County and Prior to tapping into the The IDA also voted to turn the tangible property in ques- not "fake news." The single copy price will increase to one dol- connection in Ona, Rapid Sys- over ownership of the poles to tion. 25 – HC Chamber of lar (tax included) next week due to rising expenses and a big tems was utilizing bandwidth the company, which by that “This court does not make a Commerce Golf jump in printing costs from the Lakeland Ledger, which does an for its Hardee County cus- point had a $93,000 UCC-1 factual and legal determination Tournament excellent job for us. tomers from an internet con- lien placed on the equipment whether Rapid Systems owns The Ledger recently increased its single copy price from a nection in Riverview east of and poles by FRBA. the personal property at issue 29 – Adult Coloring Club/ dollar to two dollars weekdays and from two to three dollars on Tampa. Rapid Systems and FRBA because the question of legal HC Public Library/ Sunday. FRBA also took down Mo- reached a settlement in 2016 ownership is between it and 10 am I am proud also of our columnists, including Rilla Cooper, torola radio equipment Rapid and all parties involved in the the IDA,” Ezelle concluded. Henrietta Benson, Clay Smith, Jerry (Gray Wolf) Phillips, Jonell Systems was using on the lawsuit signed a non-disclo- The case still remains open 30 – Storytime, HC Public Peavy, John Szeligo, David Horton, Roxie Bentley, and Jerry poles and upgraded it to in- sure agreement, although the at this time. Library/10 am Smith. Anneta Stanton Kraus writes occasional features. crease the carrying capacity of lien issue was not addressed. The company claims it 30 – “Stitch by Stitch” the network. Attorney David Whittemore never took possession of the Crochet and In response to FRBA back- of the Phelps & Dunbar law poles or the equipment in- Knitting/HC Public ing out of the MOU, Rapid firm said the additional fund- volved after the IDA voted to Library/10 am Systems ultimately sued the ing request stems from the transfer ownership since the organization and some individ- company’s settlement with IDA could not produce a clean SEPTEMBER ual board members and other FRBA and a recent ruling by title after the liens were filed. 4 – Money Smart for involved parties for $25 mil- Circuit Judge Marcus Ezelle Even though the IDA board Families/Hardee lion. on a tax warrant issue Rapid has not had any discussions on Help Center/6 pm In 2013, while the lawsuit Systems was involved in with this issues raised in the letter was ongoing, the IDA began Hardee County Tax Collector this year, IDA coordinator Sara 5 – Adult Coloring Club/ the process to transferring Jackie Johnson. Pelham included a $1 million HC Public Library/ ownership of the poles, which The additional request was allocation for Rapid Systems 10 am were on county rights of way, never submitted to the IDA during last month’s 2019 over to Rapid Systems since it and now “our client would like budget workshop, with the 6 – Storytime, HC Public had fulfilled its obligations to finally and completely re- new fiscal year beginning Oct. Library/10 am under the contract. solve the shared cost issue.” 1. 6 – “Stitch by Stitch” FRBA tried to intervene and Whittemore’s letter is also The letter from Whittemore, Crochet and block the transfer, citing some asking the IDA to “formally dated May 30, asked for the Knitting/HC Public of the equipment on the towers discharge and release” Rapid item to be discussed at the next Library/10 am was theirs. Systems from the promissory available IDA meeting, which note it signed in connection would have been June 12, but 11 – Money Smart for with the original cost-sharing no IDA meeting was held in Families/Hardee agreement. June. Help Center/6 pm DISPOSAL Rapid Systems is proposing During the July meeting, Continued From A1 the IDA give the company Pelham only mentioned Rapid 12 – Adult Coloring Club/ $720,000, which it will use to Systems as a placeholder in the HC Public Library/ insecticides and florescent upgrade its network that will upcoming budget. 10 am This is a photo of Florida Gov. Rick Scott, Republican can- lightbulbs. enhance the network’s capac- Lambert said last week he didate for U.S. Senate against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson, You cannot bring gas cylin- ity and provide better system would soon be asking the 13 – Storytime, HC Public holding a recent copy of the paper (not photo shopped). ders, flares or ammunition, ex- performance. board to allocate the money for Library/10 am It is important for informed citizens to get accurate unbiased plosives or pyrotechnics, “If the IDA will agree to the improvements to the net- 13 – “Stitch by Stitch” information. radioactive waste, or biohaz- fund these upgrades at Rapid work, which could happen as Crochet and At one time Hardee County had four newspapers: Florida ards or infectious waste. Systems’s cost, it is willing to soon as the next IDA meeting Knitting/HC Public Advocate, Hardee County Herald, Bowling Green Exponent, and If you have any regular re- accept the reimbursement for on Tuesday morning. Library/10 am Zolfo Springs Truth. Now there is one. cyclable material, including these improvements and forgo FRBA, meanwhile, filed for There used to be the Fort Meade Leader, Polk County De- corrugated cardboard, glass its claims for the remainder of bankruptcy in 2015 without 18 – Devotion & Lunch/ mocrat (Bartow), Frostproof News, Lake Placid Journal, Avon bottles, paper, and steel and the original cost-sharing ever accomplishing any of its Hardee Help Park Sun, Lake Wales News, and Lake Wales Daily Highlander. aluminum cans, you can bring monies,” the letter states. goals with the other counties. Center/Noon Now those cities do not have a newspaper office in town but are them with you to have them re- “As our client has outlined, The $24 million in grant 18 – Money Smart for served by regional newspapers. Regional newspapers are good, cycled. Recycling these items those sums were approxi- funds were spent and the board Families/Hardee but I believe a city with a locally owned and operated newspaper is free on all business days, mately $500,000 but reim- has since disbanded, leaving Help Center/6 pm is better served. too, so you don’t need to limit bursement of those amounts Rapid Systems and the IDA your recycling to Saturday. alone would not have provided with more questions than an- 19 – Adult Coloring Club/ Businesses are not included for the improvements,” swers concerning how to re- HC Public Library/ in the free disposal, but can Whittemore also said the solve the lien issue. still bring their hazardous 10 am Peace River Growers waste to the event if they gen- erate under 220 pounds of haz- Corrections 20 – Storytime, HC Public Wholesale Nursery ardous waste each month. The SENTENCE Library/ 10 am cost, which needs to be paid at Continued From A1 20 – “Stitch by Stitch” Donnis & Kathy Barber the event, will be determined Crochet and Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 based on current contract still 14 and Herrada was 19, he At The Herald-Advo- Knitting/HC Public P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL prices. Company or personal “asked her to be his,” the de- cate, we want accuracy Library/10 am checks might not be accepted, tective said. He then took the to be a given, not just 25 – Money Smart for so you will need to pay with girl to his bedroom. our goal. If you believe Mastercard, Visa, cash, money The 14-year-old told author- Families/Hardee order or cashier’s check. ities the two engaged in unpro- we have printed an Help Center/6 pm ROBBY ELLIOTT invites all Businesses that generate be- tected sexual relations. error in fact, please call his friends and neighbors tween 220 and 2,200 pounds She became pregnant, and to report it. We will re- 26 – Adult Coloring Club/ of hazardous waste each nine months later gave birth to view the information, HC Public Library/ to come see him at month can call EQ Florida at a female infant. and if we find it needs 10 am (813) 319-3429 beforehand to A search warrant was ob- correction or clarifica- arrange to have their waste tained and Herrada’s DNA was Save The Date will keep resi- tion, we will do so here. dents informed of upcoming picked up during at the event collected, proving him to be To make a report, for a fee. the father of the baby. community happenings. To 205 N. Charleston • Fort Meade If you have any questions Herrada was arrested and call Managing Editor have your non-profit meeting 1-800-673-9512 • about the event or would like booked into the Hardee Cynthia Krahl at 773- or event posted for free, e-mail more information, you can call County Jail by Hernandez on 3255. features@theheraldadvocate. www.directchevy.com 8:9c 773-5089. March 29 of this year. com as far ahead as possible. August 9, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A3 READY & WAITING Strange But True Training For The Worst By TOM STAIK members of the Sheriff’s Of- “We want to stay on top of By Samantha Weaver Of The Herald-Advocate fice Special Weapons And any potential issues that may It was 18th-century A student on a school bus – Tactics team – all in full tacti- confront us,” the county’s top French writer Sebastien Nico- with a gun. cal gear. Lt. Mat Tinsley led cop added. las de Chamfort who made the This possible doomsday the training operation for the School administration and following sage observation: scenario played out on SWAT team. law enforcement officials are "Conscience is a dog that does Wednesday of last week at The district’s 36 bus drivers expected to meet today not stop us from passing but Hardee Junior High School. and six bus tutors served as (Thursday) to introduce the that we cannot prevent from “They learned a lot,” said “students” in the exercise and team of lawmen assigned to barking." Bob Shayman, superintendent. – after being briefed by SWAT protect students and staff as You might be surprised to “I certainly did.” team members – practiced school resource officers. learn that famed British author The mock-exercise led by evacuating the bus, their hands “We want everybody to get Aldous Huxley, best-known the Hardee County Sheriff’s high in the air, as the lawmen to know each other and know for his dystopian novel "Brave Office was part of a week- secured the scene. what to expect,” Lanier said. New World," was a consultant long training session for the The training – one of sev- Hardee County, according on Disney's 1951 animated school district’s bus drivers eral planned exercises for the to a report Tuesday by the film version of "Alice in Won- and transportation staff. coming year – was well re- Florida Department of Educa- derland." The afternoon exercise in ceived. tion, is one of three counties in If you bring to mind an the bus loop of the junior high “We would like to do more the state to have all positions image of John Lennon, more allowed participants to experi- of any of the scenarios that we – for teachers and drivers – likely than not you'll see him ence how law enforcement might need to be on top of. filled before the start of in your mind's eye wearing a would respond to an active The bus was one we thought school. pair of round spectacles. In shooter on a school bus. of last year,” Lanier said. The first school bus will roll July 2007, a single pair of “We have got to be prepared “They were very pleased with out of the bus depot at 5:30 those iconic glasses was sold for anything,” said Sheriff it and our SWAT team was, a.m. on Friday. COURTESY PHOTO at auction for a whopping $2 Arnold Lanier. too. I think it was a good ex- “We are ready,” Shayman Eager for the first day of school are (from left) Tanner million. Leading the exercise were perience for all of us.” said. Tyson, Emma Tyson and Veronica Hernandez, who The tongue of the alligator cannot wait to show their North Wauchula Elementary is fastened to the jaw all the School pride by wearing their new spirit shirts. way around. That's why you'll never see a gator stick out its tongue. You might be surprised to WILDCAT learn that the kilt originated Continued From A1 not in Scotland, but in France. You probably know that Country. Suncoast Credit Union There will be two free health certain species of snakes can is sponsoring the live music. services available at the event. grow to enormous size, with But don’t get so busy watch- The Wauchula Lion’s Club and the longest specimens reaching ing performances that you for- Sevigny & Associates Eye Care upward of 30 feet in length and get about the vendors! will be giving free eye screen- the heaviest weighing more Restaurants and stores in the ings, and Bay Street Medical than 400 pounds. Kind of area are staying open late for will be giving free Ankle- makes you wonder what these the event, and there will be sev- Brachial Index (blood flow) monstrous serpents eat — and eral food and merchandise ven- testing. you might be surprised. Ac- dors set up as well. If you want to meet some po- cording to reports, a pet COURTESY PHOTOS Of course, there will be litical candidates before the python named Houdini swal- Bus drivers pose as “students” as the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team plenty of fun for kids as well, election, you’re in luck. The lowed a queen-size electric conducts a mock active-shooter drill on a school bus last week in the bus loop at including bounce houses and following candidates plan to at- blanket. Even more amazingly, Hardee Junior High School. games. Family games like corn- tend: Noey A. Flores, running after a two-hour operation, the hole and checkers will also be for Hardee County Commis- snake lived! available. And every 15 min- sion District 2; Steve Pincket, Those who track radio sta- utes there will be an organized running for 10th Judicial Cir- tistics say Led Zeppelin's tailgate game, like “blow me cuit Judge, Group 11; and Jim "Stairway to Heaven" is the down,” where kids need to Pyle, Ken Evers and David most-requested song in the knock over plastic cups with Horton, all running for Hardee United States — and this de- balloons. County judge. spite the fact that it was never For the kids who finished at This year’s Wildcat Tailgate released as a single on this side least half of the Downtown Party sponsors are Mosaic, of the Atlantic. Wauchula Scout Club adven- Elect David Horton for Hardee (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. tures, a prize awaits at the Main County Judge, Sevigny & As- Street Wauchula booth. Just sociates Eye Care, Alan Jay Au- make sure to bring your tomotive Network and Bay Florida has the most nesting badges! Street Medical. bald eagles outside of Alaska. Notices The Hardee County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team briefs school transportation staff in ______the most effective way to respond if shots are fired on a school bus. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DIVISION, HARDEE CEEDING, YOU ARE ENTITLED, THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY FLORIDA, AS AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE IN AND FOR PER PLAT THEREOF PROVISION OF CERTAIN AS- HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECORDED IN PLAT SISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT RV CIVIL DIVISION BOOK 3, PAGE 1. THE COURT ADMINISTRATION, Continued From A1 Up To (863)-534-4488 WITHIN 2 CASE NO. 25-2016-CA-000204 ANY PERSON CLAIMING WORKING DAYS OF YOUR RE- Bill Ludlam, who manages fice visits over the project. He AN INTEREST IN THE CEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU Torrey Oaks RV & Golf Re- said concerns centered on traf- $3,000 Specialized Loan Servicing LLC SURPLUS FROM THE ARE HEARING OR VOICE IM- Plaintiff, SALE, IF ANY, OTHER PAIRED, CALL TDD (863) 534- sort, which borders the prop- fic, visual aspects of the park, THAN THE PROPERTY 7777 OR FLORIDA RELAY erty on two sides. He expressed water runoff and the lack of Reward! vs. OWNER AS OF THE SERVICE 1-800-955-8770. concerns over Bostick Road need for another RV park. Heartland Crime DATE OF THE LIS PEN- being able to accommodate the Miller said the proposal was Stoppers Unknown Heirs, Devisees, DENS MUST FILE A VICTORIA L. ROGERS, additional traffic associated consistent with all county reg- Grantees, Assignees, Creditors CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS Clerk of the Circuit Court Anonymous Tips: Hardee County, Florida with building the park. ulations and he recommended and Lienors of Audrey McCall AFTER THE SALE. Todd Miller, planning/de- the board approve the special Bollinger a/k/a Audrey M. 1 (800) 226 Tips Bollinger, and All Other IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A By: Connie Coker velopment director for the exception and site develop- Persons Claiming by and DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY Deputy Clerk county, said staff received sev- ment plan, which it did with a 1(800) 226 8477 Through, Under, Against The ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER eral emails, phone calls and of- 4-0 vote. Named Defendant (s); TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRO- ______8:9,16c Unknown Parties in Possession #1, If living, and all Unknown Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties CNA CLASSES may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Grantees, or Other Claimants; Unknown Parties in Possession #2, If living, and all Unknown Classes will be Parties claiming by, through, under and against the above named Defendant(s) who are August 16, 2018 — November 8, 2018 not known to be dead or alive, whether said Unknown Parties may claim an interest as Spouse, Heirs, Devisees, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Grantees, or Other Claimants ______/Defendant(s). 4:00pm - 9:00pm NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Clinical Days Will Vary pursuant to order rescheduling foreclosure sale or Final Judg- ment, entered in Civil Case No. 25-2016-CA-000204 of the Cir- cuit Court of the 10th Judicial Other requirements: Circuit in and for Hardee County, Florida, wherein Spe- Recent TABE test, transcripts from high school, cialized Loan Servicing LLC, Plaintiff and Unknown Heirs, De- GED or college and proof of residency. visees, Grantees, Assignees, Creditors and Lienors of Audrey Financial Assistance is available McCall Bollinger a/k/a Audrey M. Bollinger, and All Other Per- for those who qualify. This is a sons Claiming by and Through, Under, Against The Named De- fendant (s) are defendant(s), I, Career Pathways program. Clerk of Court, Victoria L. Rogers, will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash For additional information contact FSC at HARDEE COUNTY COURT- HOUSE, 417 W. MAIN STREET, 863-993-1333 2nd FLOOR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF ROOM 202, WAUCHULA, or visit us at FLORIDA, 33873 AT 11:00 A.M. on August 22, 2018, the follow- ing described property as set fsc.desotoschools.com forth in said Final Judgment, to- wit: and LOTS 12 TO 17, INCLU- Click on Applications SIVE, BLOCK 10, 8:2,9c WAUCHULA HILLS SUB- A4 The Herald-Advocate, August 9, 2018 Crime Blotter Courthouse Report

Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated Road, Frostproof, was arrested by Dep. Kim Pfeiffer and charged COUNTY COURT Federated Capital Corp. vs. the following incidents and made the following arrests dur- with two counts of fraud. The following marriage li- Earl Tyson, domestication of ing the past week. All suspects or defendants are presumed July 31, Quinton Stone, 18, of 764 Polk Road, Wauchula, cense was issued recently in foreign judgment. innocent of the charges against them. was arrested by Det. Shane Ward and charged with dealing in the Clerk of Courts Office: Tella D. Driskell and stolen property and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Robert Bryan Jhett See, 19, Thomas R. Driskell, petition COUNTY July 31, thefts were reported on the 100 block of East of Wauchula, and Andrea Ryan for divorce. Aug. 5, Shane Thomas Gay, 22, of 821 W. Stuart St., Bar- Broward Street and the 500 block of State Road 64 West. McVay, 18, of Wauchula. Wauchula State Bank vs. tow, was taken into custody on an out-of-county warrant by Oaknoil Inc., James A. Melton Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Ofc. S. Karr. July 30, Billy Joe Wright, 29, of 510 E. Oak St., Wauchula, The following civil actions and Jesse Cole Long, contracts Aug. 5, a vehicle was reported stolen on the 200 block of was arrested by Dep. Cierra Johnson and charged with posses- and small-claims cases were and indebtedness. River Road. sion of methamphetamine, possession of narcotics equipment, disposed of recently by the trespassing in a structure or conveyance, and four counts of fail- county judge: The following decisions on Aug. 4, Michelle Carman Olivar, 25, of 1284 N. Holland- ure to appear. Capital One Bank vs. Je- civil cases pending in the town Road, Wauchula, was arrested by Cpl. Jeremy Brandeberry reme R. Bridges, voluntary Circuit Court were handed and charged with failure to appear. WAUCHULA dismissal. down recently by the circuit Aug. 4, Maria Suarez, 48, General Delivery, Zolfo Springs, Aug. 5, Rogelio Lopez, 32, of 613 S. Florida Ave., Discover Bank vs. Joseph judge: was arrested by Dep. Johnny Trammell and charged with tres- Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Christopher Gicker and charged A. Vessels, default final judg- Janice Asiason Ellison and passing. with battery. ment for $6,685.22. Ralph Williams III, amended Aug. 4, a theft was reported on the 2000 block of Alamo Midland Funding vs. Aure- final judgment for divorce. Avenue. Aug. 4, Victoria Palma, 19, of 1161 Downing Circle, lia Carrizales, final order dis- Karrie Soto vs. Juan Gonza- Wauchula, was arrested by Ofc. Christopher Gicker and charged missing case and approving lez, final judgment of injunc- Aug. 3, Irvin Martinez, 29, of 284 Griffin Road, Wauchula, with possession of synthetic cannabis and possession of nar- settlement. tion for protection. was arrested by Dep. Bryant Ovalles and charged with trespass- cotics equipment. Portfolio Recovery Associ- Ada M. Ayers vs. Lyndel L. ing and fraud/false ID. ates vs. Kaitlynn Benton and Ayers, final judgment of in- Aug. 3, Santiago Lopez, 31, General Delivery, was arrested Aug. 3, Le’vonte Cashion Kerr, 21, of 2749 Colonial Blvd., John C. Vandiver, final judg- junction for protection. by Dep. Joseph Austin and charged with disorderly intoxication, Fort Myers, was arrested by Ofc. Jason Cohen and charged with ment for $2,537.30. Sherry D. Hollimon and Eu- fraud/false ID, failure to appear, and two out-of-county warrants. possession of marijuana not more than 20 grams and possession Asset Acceptance vs. gene Hollimon Jr., final judg- Aug. 3, criminal mischief was reported on the 3900 block of narcotics equipment. Odelia R. Ybarra, final judg- ment of divorce. of Edison Avenue and the 200 block of Third Street East. Aug. 3, a business was burglarized on the 1000 block of ment for garnishment of Anabel Vargas vs. Tomas Aug. 3, a theft was reported on the 700 block of Second South Ninth Avenue. $3,064.45. Hernandez, order for child Street West. Bank of America vs. Mari- support modification. Aug. 2, a theft was reported on the 100 block of Indiana Av- lyn L. Pierre-Paul, default final Jessica Lynn Banda and Aug. 2, Josie Medrano, 27, of 306 Peace Dr., Wauchula, was enue. judgment for $3,732.61. Pedro Banda, final judgment arrested by Dep. Brian LaFlam and charged with grand theft. Asset Acceptance vs. Jean- for divorce. Aug. 2, Alfredo Perada, 26, of 432 Fifth St. E., Zolfo Aug. 1, a residence was burglarized on the 500 block of East nette M. Sharp, final judgment Springs, was arrested by Dep. Lyle Hart and charged with pro- Oak Street. for garnishment of $3,850.22. The following deeds for bation violation. Aug. 1, criminal mischief was reported on the 500 block of real estate transactions of Aug. 2, Curt Richardson, 32, of 880 Griffin Road, East Oak Street. Sentencing data for criminal $10,000 or more were filed Wauchula, was arrested by Dep. John Layport and charged with traffic, misdemeanor and recently in the Clerk of probation violation. July 31, Daniel Dewayne Noblett, 53, of 116 Hilton Road, felony court cases will return Courts Office: Aug. 2, Tony Lynn Elliott, 26, of 134 Southland Ct, Avon Bowling Green, was arrested by Ofc. Jason Cohen and charged to this weekly “Courthouse John P. and Candace W. Park, was taken into custody on an out-of-county warrant by with trespassing in a structure or conveyance. Report” within the next 1-2 Bozeman to Eileen M. Blair, Dep. Brian LaFlam. July 31, thefts were reported on the 100 block of South Sev- weeks as reporting arrange- for $160,000. Aug. 2, a theft was reported on the 500 block of Fairfax enth Avenue and the 400 block of Walton Avenue. ments are finalized. FBI Homes to J. Dimas Drive. Orta-Martinez and Joaquina Aug. 2, vehicles were reported stolen on the 100 block of July 30, a theft was reported on the 1100 block of South CIRCUIT COURT Gonzalez de Orta, for $65,000. East Broward Street and the 100 block of Bill Woods Road. Sixth Avenue. The following civil actions David A. Beyer and Misty were filed recently in the of- D. Mitchell to 21st Mortgage Aug. 1, John Kenneth McBride, 38, of 5015 Poplar Ave., BOWLING GREEN fice of the Circuit Court: Corp., for $89,500. Bowling Green, was arrested by Sgt. Danny O’Bryan and Federal National Mortgage charged with probation violation. Aug. 1, Joel Calvillo, 25, of 5121 Martin Luther King Dr., Association vs. Joe Carlos and Aug. 1, a business was burglarized on the 3500 block of Bowling Green, was arrested by Chief John Scheel and charged Maria Elena Arce, mortgage Mancini Place. with battery and two counts of probation violation. foreclosure. 10 HOURS A Aug. 1, a residence was burglarized on the 500 block of Aug. 1, a theft was reported on the 4600 block of Church David J. Romero and the MONTH! State Road 64 West. Avenue. Florida Department of Rev- Aug. 1, thefts were reported on the 1100 block of Blue Jay enue vs. Gerardo Abagail That’s all it takes to speak Road and the 1800 block of U.S. 17 North. July 30, Samantha D. Minor, 37, of 5017 Willow Ave., Matos, petition for child sup- up for a child. Volunteer to Bowling Green, was arrested by Cpl. Sean Guthas and charged port. be a Guardian Ad Litem. July 31, Craig Russell Carpenter, 27, of 1840 McClellan with failure to appear. Victoria Deeson and FDOR 773-2505 vs. David Wayne Murphy, pe- (If office unattended, please leave tition for child support. Notices message.) CITY OF WAUCHULA NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE The City Commission of the City of Wauchula will hold the regular sched- The City of Bowling Green election qualifying period for Commission Seats 1, 2, & 3 uled meeting Monday, August 13, 2018 at 6:00pm, or as soon thereafter as it rea- will open August 13, 2018 at 8:00am and will run until August 17, 2018 at 4:00pm for sonably can be held. The agenda can be viewed at 126 South 7th Avenue or a November 13, 2018 election. Qualifying fee is $10.00 plus a $30.00 Election Assess- www.cityofwauchula.com. ment. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, registered voters and residents of the City of Bowling Green for the past 6 months. Candidates must qualify at the The meeting will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 City of Bowling Green administrative office, 104 E. Main Street, Bowling Green, Florida East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. during the above stated hours. Any questions regarding the election may be directed to the office of the City Clerk at 863-375-2255. Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Com- mission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision M. Carmen Silva made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceed- City Clerk ings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may 8:2,9c need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record in- cludes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The City Commission of the City of Wauchula, Florida does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discriminatory policy in- Hardee County Education Foundation, Inc. volves every aspect of the Commission’s functions, including ones access to, partic- ipation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring Request for Proposals reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Endowment Investment Services Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Pursuant to the Mosaic Land Development Agreement, $8 million of economic CITY OF WAUCHULA mitigation payments will be dedicated to a permanent endowment trust to pro- S/ Richard K. Nadaskay Jr. Mayor vide educational opportunities to Hardee County residents. The funds to es- ATTEST tablish and grow the endowment must be held in trust administered by the S/Holly Smith Hardee County Education Foundation (Foundation), under the direction of a City Clerk Chartered Financial Analyst. The principal amount for this endowment trust 8:9c shall be maintained at $8 million.

Once the endowment trust is fully funded at $8 million, earnings from the en- dowment such as interest and dividends can be used to fund a forgivable stu- CITY OF WAUCHULA dent loan program. The Foundation desires to earn at least 5% or 6% annually from the endowment. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

The Hardee County Education Foundation will receive sealed proposals for NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC endowment investment services. Desired proposal components and addi- The Board of Directors of the City of Wauchula Community Redevelop- tional information are listed at https://tinyurl.com/y95dunrx ment Agency (the Board) will hold a public meeting Monday, August 13, 2018 immediately following the City Commission meeting which will convene at 6:00 Seven (7) copies of proposals shall be submitted to the Hardee County Edu- pm or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can be held. The complete agenda can cation Foundation at 1009 N. 6th Avenue or P.O. Box 1678, Wauchula, FL be viewed at 126 S. 7th Avenue or www.cityofwauchula.com 33873. The proposals will be publicly opened at 2:00 PM on September 7, 2018. Proposals shall be sealed and plainly marked as follows: The meetings will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 Proposal- HCEF Endowment Investment Services East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. 2:00 PM September 7, 2018 Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the Board The Foundation reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received and hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the proceedings, he will need a to waive any minor inconsistencies and to request additional information from record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may need to insure that a proposers. Unsealed proposals such as faxes and emails will not be ac- verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and cepted. evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Finalists may be required to make an oral presentation in September 2018 to The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability the Foundation’s endowment committee and/or the Foundation Board. While status. This non-discriminatory policy involves every aspect of the Board’s functions, the presentation may permit further clarification of the proposal, the written including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or proposal should stand on its own merit. activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Amer- icans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City The Foundation will post endowment investment advisor selection(s) at 1009 Clerk at (863) 773-3131. N. 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873 and at the web site: www.hardee.k12.fl.us. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed by Section 120.53(5), Florida CITY OF WAUCHULA Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida S/Keith Nadaskay Statutes. Chairman Community Redevelopment Agency Calli Ward ATTEST Hardee County Education Foundation President S/Holly Smith 8:9,16c City Clerk 8:9c August 9, 2018, The Herald-Advocate A5 AVID FOR A.V.I.D. REGAL RETURN

COURTESY PHOTOS North Wauchula Elementary School recently spent a full day on professional train- ing for A.V.I.D. Elementary Critical Reading Strategies and Costa's Levels of Think- ing for Increased Student Inquiry. NWES is the first elementary school in the district COURTESY PHOTOS to implement the Advancement Via Individual Determination program. The mission A buffet of fruit salad and breakfast tacos greeted faculty and staff members of of A.V.I.D. is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college North Wauchula Elementary as they returned to the school last week. The meal was readiness and success in a global society. provided and served by members of Bayside Community Church. School workers also enjoyed meeting new staff members, catching up with their teammates and receiving the new staff shirts which reflect the royal schoolwide theme.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED WARNING THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST.

The property will be sold at a public auction on the 29th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- tions concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873).

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

CERTIFICATE NO.: 1318 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cunningham, Trustee

Description of Property: Parcel ID Number: 34-34-27-0000-50050-0000 600 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL LESS NW1/4 OF NW1/4 PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE OR 228 P 790

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

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on August 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Victoria L. Rogers Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Tax Deed File: 252018TD008XXXX 7:26-8:9c Date: 07/23/2018

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______Obituaries IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA ing wife of 47 years, Karen CASE NO. 252018CA000065 In Memory County. Diana made sure there In Memory In Loving Memory Dykes; his sons, Michael “Mike” Dykes, of Lakeland, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF were cookies with Santa at PEGGIE WAUCHULA, a National the Library. She never Ronnie Lee Redding Jr., of Banking Association organized missed a Wildcat Tailgate BRIGHTWELL Wauchula, and Johnny Red- under the laws of the United Peggie Brightwell, 82, ding, of Polk City; daughters States of America, Party, made sure her fair Plaintiff, booth was the best, and re- passed away on Sunday, Sherry Dykes, of Wauchula, mained a staunch supporter Aug. 5, 2018, in Lakeland. and Tonya Owens, of Man- vs. of 4-H in Hardee and across Born Dec. 3, 1935, in chester, Tenn.; brothers, the region. Tyner, Tenn., she was the Bobby Joe Redding (wife JOE A. BROWN; STEPHANIE Diana also loved the daughter of the late George Irene), of Soperton, Ga., and JOHNSON; CAPITAL ONE H. and Dorothy Liner. Robert Wesley Redding III BANK (USA) NA; AND many dogs who called her MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, mom, the symphony, good Mrs. Brightwell was a (wife Nancy), of Wauchula; SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO wine, travel and adventures member of Scott Lake Bap- sister Jeanette Redding Gib- CITIBANK USA, N.A.; with her dear friends and tist Church in Lakeland and son (husband Jerry), of Defendants. son, Kerry. worked as a loan officer in Bradenton; as well as nine ______/ DIANA DAVIS Diana was a graduate of the banking industry in the grandchildren and seven Wauchula area for many great-grandchildren. NOTICE OF ACTION YOUMANS Warner Southern College. RONNIE LEE She was preceded in years. REDDING A visitation was held at TO: JOE A. BROWN, AND ALL Diana Davis Youmans, death by her husband, Jim Along with her parents, Oak Grove Baptist Church OTHERS CLAIMING AN INTER- 67, of Wauchula, passed “Jimmy” Youmans; and fa- Mrs. Brightwell was pre- Ronnie Lee Redding, 71, on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at EST IN OR TO THE PROP- away Aug. 5, 2018, in ther, Charles Davis. ceded in death by her hus- of Polk City, passed away on 9:30 a.m. Funeral services ERTY DESCRIBED BELOW. Tampa. Diana is survived by her band, Robert Brightwell; Sunday, July 29, 2018. followed starting at 10:30 She was born Feb. 27, loving son, Michael "Kerry" and her son, Terry Chaney. He was born in Wauchula, a.m. Pastor Jerry Smith offi- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an 1951, in Haines City, where on Sept. 19, 1946. Ronnie action for mortgage foreclosure Youmans, of New York City; She is survived by her ciated services. Interment of the following described real she grew up and attended mother, Norma Ruppel, of son, Timothy Chaney had been a resident of was at the Oak Grove Ceme- property in Hardee County, high school. She met her Wauchula; sister, Cherie (Peggy), of Wauchula; her Hardee County for most of tery. Florida, is pending in the Circuit husband, Jim Youmans, and Polley, of Indiana; and nu- step-sons, Jeffrey Bright- his life. He worked for Expressions of comfort Court in and for Hardee County, moved to Wauchula in 1969. well (Eileen), of Riverview, “Duck Smith” as a ranch may be made at Florida: merous nieces and nephews. Diana first served the com- Visitation will be held and Scott Brightwell (Debi), foreman. He was a member robartsfh.com. munity as a teacher but spent of the Oak Lots 19 and 20, Block F, from 2-4 p.m. with services of Lakeland; and her sib- Charlie Creek Mobile most of her professional life following at 4 p.m. on Fri- lings, Susan Hunt (Robert), Grove Baptist Robarts Family Home Estates, as per plat working in the Phosphate In- day, Aug. 10, 2018, at First of Lakeland, Jackie Lindsey Church. He FUNERAL HOME dustry, often working along- proudly served thereof recorded in Plat Baptist Church of Wauchula. (Lee), of Lakeland, Sharon WAUCHULA Book 3, page 37, public side her former students. Burial will be private in Moore (Bobby), of Frost- in the United records of Hardee County, Diana spent 25 years with proof, and George H. Liner States Army. Florida. Wauchula Cemetery. the industry before retiring The family has asked that Jr. (Sharon), of Lakeland. He was preceded in death Together with 2008 WA- from Mosaic last year. memorial remembrances in She also leaves behind her by his brother, Elmo Red- VERLY CREST double- Diana was a respected Diana’s name be directed to grandchildren, Corey ding; and his sister, Gail and beloved leader whose Provided as a courtesy of wide mobile home, I.D. the Hardee Education Foun- (Cayla), Matthew, Lucas, Redding Deuberry. Robarts Family Funeral Home Nos. FLFL770A33706- commitment to her commu- dation or the Cloverleaf Kara (Michael), Robbie He is survived by his lov- WC31 and nity created a meaningful (Cassandra); and six great- FLFL770B33706-WC31. Foundation of Hardee and lasting impact. Her wel- County. grandchildren. Parcel I.D. No.: 31-33-27- coming smile and tireless Online condolences A graveside service will 0860-0000F-0019 work ethic was often at the may be made at be held on Friday, Aug. 10 center of events for the nu- In Loving Memory Kenneth Padgett. pongerkaysgrady.com at 11 a.m. at Lakeland Me- Melinda is survived by has been filed against you by merous organizations she morial Gardens, 2125 U.S. her son, Michael Spracklen the Plaintiff, FIRST NATIONAL championed throughout her Ponger-Kays-Grady 98 South in Lakeland. BANK OF WAUCHULA, a Na- life. (wife Marsha), of Chipley; tional Banking Association or- In lieu of flowers, memo- daughter, Melany Milby She was a cheerleading Funeral Home & rials may be made to Scott ganized under the laws of the Cremation Services (husband Mike), of United States of America, and and majorette coach, a sci- Lake Baptist Church, c/o the ence teacher, served on the Wauchula Wauchula; sister, Barb you are required to serve a copy Ministry for the Home- Moreau (husband Larry), of of your written defenses, if any, board of the Cloverleaf bound. on Kenneth B. Evers, Peti- Foundation of Hardee Mattoon, Ill.; grandchildren, Condolences at whidden- Ashley Milby-Nava (hus- tioner’s Attorney, whose ad- County, Hardee Education mcleanfuneralhome.com dress is Post Office Drawer Foundation Board, Friends band Chris), Christina 1308, Wauchula, Florida 33873- Whidden-McClean Milby-Gray (husband 1308, on or before thirty (30) of the Parks, and was a Funeral Home founding member of the li- Justin), Danielle Milby-Min- days from the date of the first Bartow grino (husband Pablo), publication of this Notice and brary board of Hardee file the original with the Clerk of Denise Spracklen, Elizabeth this Court either before service Spracklen-Brown (husband on Plaintiffs’ attorney or immedi- MELINDA ANN Dustin); and great-grand- ately thereafter; otherwise a De- children, Lilly Gray, Levi fault will be entered against you SPRACKLEN Gray, Fisher Lee Brown, for the relief demanded in the Melinda Ann Spracklen, Aiden Brown. Complaint. Bible In Loving Memory OBITUARY DATED on July 31, 2018. of Hardee County, passed A memorial service was Trivia POLICY away Tuesday, July 31, held Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, VICTORIA L. ROGERS, 2018, at Florida Hospital of at 11 a.m., at First Christian As Clerk of the Court By Wilson Casey The Herald-Advo- Wauchula, at the age of 68. Church of Wauchula. Rev- cate publishes obitu- Melinda was born in erend Tom Hartman offici- By: Connie Coker 1. Is the book of Abram in Shelbyville, Ill., on Oct. 6, Deputy Clerk ated services. the Old or New Testament or aries free of charge as 1949. She had been a Hardee Expressions of comfort neither? a public service. ______8:9,16c County resident since 1995, may be made at 2. According to Acts 25, Forms showing the in- coming from Decatur, Ill. robartsfh.com. ______what title belonged to formation which may IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Melinda was employed as a THE THIRTEENTH Agrippa? King, Queen, Saint, be included in a free Building and Zoning Code Robarts Family Apostle JUDICIAL CIRCUIT obituary are available Enforcement Officer by FUNERAL HOME IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH 3. Who asked God, "Who Hardee County. She was a at local funeral homes WAUCHULA COUNTY, FLORIDA am I, that I should go unto or at our office. member of the First Chris- Pharaoh"? Moses, Eve, tian Church of Wauchula. CASE NO. 18-CA-007069 Paid obituaries may Samuel, Abraham She was preceded in 4. From Acts 13, who was include additional in- In re: Assignment for the TAMIE KAY formation and remem- death by her parents, Erville Benefit of Creditors of called, "A man after mine own and Dorothy Padgett; loving heart"? Gideon, David, DEASE berances. Provided as a courtesy of husband of 47 years, Paul Robarts Family Funeral Home CARESYNC, INC., Matthew, James Tamie Kay Dease, 59, of All obituaries, how- Spracklen; and a brother, Assignor, 5. Who is the only person Bowling Green, formerly of ever, must be submit- known to have wrestled with Palmetto, died at Manatee To: ted by a funeral home. an angel? Ruth, Esther, Jacob, Memorial Hospital, on Aug. No personal submis- JOSEPH J. LUZINSKI, Joshua 1, 2018. sions will be accepted. They Deserve Better! Assignee. 6. From Genesis 1:20, on She was born in Polk Funeral homes can ______/ what day did God create the County, on March 14, 1959, submit obituaries to ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE birds? 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and had lived in Hardee NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) County most of her life. She obits @theheraldad- vocate.com. TO: CREDITORS AND OTHER King; 3) Moses; 4) David; 5) had worked for the U.S. 1 (800) 962 2873 INTERESTED PARTIES: Jacob; 6) 5th Government as a secretary. Sharpen your understanding Survivors include her PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that of scripture with Wilson's daughter, Regina Ward, of on July 23, 2018, a petition com- Casey's latest book, "Test Your Bowling Green; and two mencing an assignment for the Bible Knowledge," now avail- grandchildren, Destinee benefit of creditors pursuant to chapter 727, Florida Statutes, able in bookstores and online. Jackson and Myron Refoure made by CareSync, Inc., as- (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. III. signor, with principal place of Expressions of comfort business at 14055 Riveredge may be made at “They were Drive, #600, Tampa, Florida robartsfh.com. 33637, to Joseph J. Luzinski, as- signee, whose address is 500 West Cypress Creek Road, Suite The Robarts Family 400, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Herald-Advocate FUNERAL HOME 33309, was filed. 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In Memory Springs. sota. In Memory 1960. She attended Florida Mrs. Earnest leaves five In lieu of flowers, the State University but left to In Memory loving daughters, Wilma A. family requests that a dona- work as the Ft. Lauderdale Rhodes (John) and Lillian E. tion be made to the Gardner exhibit hostess at the Mason (Mike), of Jack- Baptist Church, 8638 U. S. World’s Fair in New York sonville, Janie M. Pate Highway 17 S., Zolfo City in 1964. Ginger Lee (Mark), of Ft. Myers, Gloria Springs, Florida 33890. continued working in Man- L. Lowery (Mark), of Sara- Mrs. Earnest’s Memorial hattan, both at Macy’s and sota, and Donna Conover Service will be held at the JC Penny’s department (Joe), of Lehigh Acres. Gardner Baptist Church on stores as a display designer Mrs. Earnest is also sur- Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at and clothing buyer. vived by her sister, Lillian 11 a.m. with a meal to fol- Upon returning home to Alderman; her step-brother, low. work in her family’s sweet Joe Durrance; her brother- Online condolences corn business, she met John in-law, Walter Earnest; and may be made at Roy Gough who was a sales- her sister-in-law, Marcella pongerkaysgrady.com man calling on her father. Earnest. The couple married on May TAMMY C. ‘T.T.’ Legacy of Ponger-Kays-Grady VIRGINIA 30, 1969, first moving to Mrs. Earnest has 13 EVERY ETHEL M. grandchildren and 25 great- ‘GINGER’ LEE Winter Haven and then set- EARNEST Funeral Home & GOUGH tling in Hardee county, Tammy C. "T.T." Every, grandchildren along with Cremation Services Born to Bruce M. and Virginia Lee passed away where she was a homemaker 52, passed away Saturday, many nieces and nephews, Wauchula Aug. 4, 2018. Sally Connor Morris on all whom she loved very Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at and involved in several civic March 24, 1937, and went to Florida Hospital in organizations such as Tammy was born Sept. 9, dearly. 1965, in Bartow. She gradu- Heaven on Aug. 1, 2018, Mrs. Earnest was a seam- Wauchula. She had lived in HARC, Jr. Women’s Club after a brief hospital stay. Wauchula with her husband Art Show, Hardee County ated from Fort Meade High stress who worked from School class of 1984. She Mrs. Earnest is survived home for over 35 years and of 49 years, John Roy Fair Board, and in schools as by her husband of 41 years, Gough. a parent and mentor. was a legal secretary for the assisted with the decor in the State Attorney's Office. She Donald M. Earnest, of Zolfo Ringling Mansion in Sara- Moving to Hardee county Visitation will be held for in 1970 with their first child, Ginger Lee Gough at First was of the Baptist faith. Jennifer Lee Gough, she also Baptist Church of Wauchula She is survived by her raised and is survived by on Saturday Aug. 11 begin- husband, Mark Every, of twins, Jessica Gough Cool ning at 10:00 a.m., with a Fort Meade; son, Austin (husband Doug and grand- service to follow and then Helms; step-son, Michael son Cade Cool), of Sebring, funeral procession to New John Edwards; mother, Notices and J.R Gough, (wife Amie Zion Baptist Church in Ona Norma Jean Heberling; sis- and two grandsons, Gage for burial. ter, Deborah Barnhill; and Cason Gough), who live The Goughs and the New grandson, Garrett Edwards; in Hardee county. Zion church family want to and three nieces, Macey Virginia Lee Crossman, invite everyone to stay and Barnhill, Dani-Lynn Barn- better known as Ginger Lee enjoy food and fellowship hill, and Delaney Barnhill. CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA was born in Miami on on the grounds after that. Family will receive March 19, 1942, the only In lieu of flowers, the friends Saturday, Aug. 11, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING daughter of Earl R and A. family asks that donations 2018, from 10-11 a.m., at Virginia (McKinstry) Cross- can be made to Florida Bap- First Baptist Church of man, who both precede her tist Children’s Home in Bowling Green. Memorial PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING in death. honor of Ginger Lee Gough. service will be held Satur- MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018, 5:30 PM She also has three broth- Online condolences day, Aug. 11, 2018, at 11 ers, Earl (Migdalia) Cross- may be made at a.m. at First Baptist Church, Please take notice that the City of Wauchula Planning & Zoning Board will hold public man, Clifton Crossman, pongerkaysgrady.com 4531 US 17 in Bowling hearings on Monday, August 20, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. in the City of Wauchula Commis- Larry (Sue) Crossman; and a Green. sion Chambers at 225 E. Main Street, Suite 105, Wauchula, Florida to hear the follow- sister-in-law, Karen Gough Ponger-Kays-Grady Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuner- ing items: Drake. Ginger Lee had three Funeral Home & nephews, Trey, Chris, and Cremation Services alhome.com Whidden-McClean ORDINANCE NO. 2018-07 Paladin; and five nieces, Wauchula Mandy, Bria, Bonnie, Funeral Home AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE Stephanie and Dana, all Bartow FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF from Florida. THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, SAID AMENDMENT BEING KNOWN Ginger Lee was raised in AS "AMENDMENT 18-1ESR"; SPECIFICALLY, AMENDING THE FUTURE Pahokee until the family re- LAND USE ELEMENT TO ADD A NEW FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY TI- located to Plantation, where TLED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND TRANSMITTING SAID AMEND- she graduated high school in MENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING In Loving Memory FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EF- FECTIVE DATE.

AND Baptist Church in Mulberry. In Memory Mrs. Underwood was pre- ORDINANCE NO. 2018-08 ceded in death by her hus- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR band, Ira Crawford; son, AN AMENDMENT TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE COMPREHEN- Randall Ira Crawford; and SIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, SPECIFICALLY her brothers and sisters. CHANGING THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION FROM LOW DEN- She is survived by her SITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HDR) FOR AP- daughter, Retha Crawford PROXIMATELY 7.8 ACRES OWNED BY JOHN CHRISTIAN ROBERSON Martin (and husband Terry), LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF 8TH of Bowling Green; son, AVENUE SOUTH AND MELANDY STREET (PARCEL NUMBER 09-34-25- Ronald Crawford, of Bowl- 0000-06380-0000), A PARCEL OF LAND IDENTIFIED IN EXHIBIT “A” ing Green; daughter-in-law, HEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; Joy Crawford, of Thomson, VALERIE ANN PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ga.; grandchildren, Michelle THOMAS Crawford Broxton, Hope Valerie Ann Thomas, of EXHIBIT A Crawford Thigpen, Ric Sarasota County, passed Crawford; and five great- away on Friday Aug. 3, MARY JO grandchildren. CRAWFORD 2018, at Sarasota Memorial Visitation was held from Hospital, at the age of 35. UNDERWOOD 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. Valerie was born in Sayre, Mary Jo Crawford Under- 8, 2018, at Hancock Funeral Pa. She was a resident of wood, 89, passed away Fri- Home, 945 E. Broadway, Sarasota County for most of day, Aug. 3, 2018, at Fort Meade. Funeral serv- her life. She was a laborer Lakeland Regional Health, ices will be held at 1:30 for Damet Home Restora- in Lakeland. p.m., today (Thursday), Aug. tion, of Northport. Mrs. Underwood was 9, 2018, from the Paynes Valerie is survived by her born Aug. 26, 1928, in Lake- Creek Primitive Baptist father, Scott Thomas, of At- land, and was a resident of Church with interment fol- talla, Ala.; mother, Debra Mulberry for many years. lowing in the Paynes Creek Goble (Mark Zielenski), of She was retired from the Primitive Baptist Church Owego, N.Y.; brothers, Polk County School Board Cemetery. Steven Thomas (Erica), of as a school bus driver for Hancock Funeral Home Wauchula; Greg Goble, of over 30 years, and was a Fort Meade Owega, N.Y.; Joshua Goble, member of the Southside 863-285-8171 of Owego, N.Y; as well as many nieces and nephews. Expressions of comfort may be made at OBITUARY POLICY robartsfh.com. Robarts Family The Herald-Advocate publishes obituaries free of charge as a public service. Forms showing the infor- FUNERAL HOME mation which may be included in a free obituary are WAUCHULA available at local funeral homes or at our office. Paid obituaries may include additional information and rememberances. All obituaries, however, must be submitted by a fu- neral home. No personal submissions will be accepted. Provided as a courtesy of Copies of the proposed amendments are available for inspection and review with the Robarts Family Funeral Home City Clerk from between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Funeral homes can submit obituaries to obits@the Comments may also be submitted in writing to the City Clerk prior to or during the heraldadvocate.com. meeting.

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Greetings from Fort Green! could not have made it during her husband’s Dwayne Willis preached at Fort Green last three years off work. Most disability plans do Sunday morning and night. I like his preaching not kick in for six months. That is the reason for as it reminds me of Scott Roper. He used to live the benefit for Tracy and wife Elizabeth. There in Hardee County but now lives in North Car- will be some special music from some of the olina. One time when we were on vacation, church members also. Mary and Earl Bargeron went with us to hear We have a new family in the community who him preach. He and wife were sure surprised has bought the old Scooter and Stephanie Reid when we came in, but one time before he was place. Their last name is Harvey and we are holding a revival near a campground we were hoping to meet him and family at church some at and we surprised him again. time when his church does not have services. He questioned what was wrong with our Sam Rawls is recovering nicely from his sur- churches as so many are about empty at night. gery and is still in Lakeland Regional Medical Elaine Abbott called me the other day and said Center. It was reported last Wednesday night we should be proud of Fort Green. We still have that Ken Miller had surgery, Jim Hughes is ill church on Sunday night and Wednesday night. and Patsy Hughes has a benign tumor they are So many of the big churches no longer have watching. Mary Samuels has a special doctor these services. She said the cause was the devil appointment in Tampa and Lynda Abbott is still had the schools, as no prayer was allowed now, recovering at home as is Helen Albritton. Please and was working on the churches. pray for these. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the My grandson, T.K. Hogenauer, thinks his eye COURTESY PHOTO family of Ginger Lee Gough. She made her has healed but will not return to the specialist On Saturday, July 14, Donald Earl Albritton of Bowling Green celebrated his 80th final journey over the weekend after making a until Sept. 10. We are praising the Lord for this birthday at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Donald Earl is flanked by his great fight with that horrible big “C” word. healing. friend Jack Carlton, 93, a retired long distance truck driver who lives in Bowling Please pray for this family. We have beautiful decorations at church, Green, grandchildren Brooke Johnston, 11, Andrew Johnston, 9, and Wauchula In last week’s paper was the obit for Sue sunflowers in a rustic bucket and sunflowers in friend Chad Jones, a well-known Hardee Wildcat and Florida Gator sports fan. Raley and I did not recognize her photo. We croker-sack wreaths. The proper word for cro- were friends years ago and I did not know she ker sacks means burlap but all my childhood was the roommate of Gertrude Shumard out at they were called croker sacks and we used them Resthaven. The few times I visited with Mrs. for sack races. Alice Faye and her ABC girls do Shumard I didn’t even recognize Sue. Sympa- such a good job on decorating. Our church is Brookside Bluff News thy is extended to her family. blessed they began here. Resthaven is a great country atmosphere for It is great to see the teachers getting ready to By Jerry Smith the elderly to spend some of their final years. I return to school. We usually think of students 517-930-1524 hope the county never decides to close it down getting “new school clothes” but most of the and relocate to the old hospital. There it would teachers do also! I can remember those fun I think anyone who has had Wauchula. Our sewing group Center is most grateful for any be a cold atmosphere, and no one could sit on days, but my mama made most of my clothes a freezer has found something purchased Back Packs which and all donations in their quest the front porch and rock away their troubles or and they were called homemade back then but in it that was totally forgotten! were also donated to the proj- to serve the residents of reminisce about the good old days. now they are handmade and very desirous! And so to the credit of Paula ect. Hardee County. Two important dates for Fort Green Church. Don’t forget the Primary voting is Aug. 28. Nicholson and her crew, they A huge shout out to Jackie Brookside residents can al- On Aug. 18, there will be a wedding shower for Most of you, I think, are probably like me created “Freezer Food Friday.” Vanderhorst and Charleen Let- ways be counted on to partici- Terri Miller at 3 p.m. This is an unusual time and have never heard of ham and dumplings. I The social event was enjoyed terman who shopped for the pate in these types of for showers at our church but mark your calen- had never, but Faye and Chrysta Chancey were by everyone left in our park supplies and then delivered worthwhile projects, That is dars that it is at 3 on the 18th. talking about how good they were. Her daugh- who attended. them to the Help Center. one reason why I love to live Another important date is the benefit for ter was going to visit a cousin in Atlanta who The picture sent to me by This year plans are coming here. The pictured shows what Tracy Powell. I knew the names would be out had a hankering for some of the good old meals Terri Godin was indeed proof together for a “Mitten Tree” at was purchased and donated to in no time. It will be Aug. 25 beginning at 4:30 that Granny Jeanette Chancey used to cook and that life goes on in Brookside, Christmas time. Hardee Help the Help Center. for supper or dinner, whatever you call it, in the they turned out just as good as usual. You boil even during the summer fellowship hall. The meal time is until 5:30. so ham and take off the bone and then proceed like months. But all events have the ladies can get the kitchen cleaned for the you do with chicken and dumplings. I am going their side stories. Here is one Gulf State Quartet beginning at 6. The menu is to try some one day! for this event. chicken and dumplings, green beans, roll, drink Angie and Donovan have returned to church Seems like Gary Godin fi- and peach cobbler. You can dine in or take out. after missing for a great vacation. It’s always nally got the good set of knives Hope to see you there. good to see someone when they have missed for that he wanted for his work in Sherry Smith told us in Sunday School that a couple of weeks! the kitchen. He felt he just had without the help of the church and friends, they Please pray for our nation and each other. to have them to get things done in a timely fashion. But getting ready for “Freezer Food Fri- day,” he found out the hard way why it pays to be extra 4-City News careful with a sharp knife. COURTESY PHOTO By Henrietta Benson He actually had a required Pictured from left to right are Sue and Jay Shillito and trip to the Emergency Room Kathy and Paul Bennett. 448-6737 for a nasty cut on his finger. On top of the embarrassment Happy birthday to all Au- Liberty City, past Eastern Star John AME Church is Aug. 26 of that, his friends greeted him gust birthdays. and served as worthy matron. at 4 p.m. All are welcome. with a variety of jokes. After The community meeting She was a foster parent for Progressive MB Church of all, what are friends for? Yes, concerning the Bowling Green over 20 years. Passed July 27. Wauchula, the Rev. Arthur he is healing nicely. Thank Memorial Garden Cemetery’s Visitation was Friday in Lake- Powell, pastor, will render the You! care will be Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. land at Oldham Funeral Home. 3 p.m. service on Aug. 19 in The following article was at New Life Power Outreach Service was Saturday. Inter- Arcadia at Friendship MB submitted by my wife Dee... Fellowship Hall. ment at Magnolia Manor church, the Rev Lewis C. An- A big thank you goes to all Shirley Tucker returned last Cemetery in Wauchula. The derson Jr., pastor. of you who contributed to the Saturday after a week’s visit Rev. Alex Harper delivered the Fling-Fling Tea hosted by back pack/school supply proj- with son Jock Brown and fam- eulogy during the service held Progressive MB Church will ect. $130.00 was collected ily in New York. at New Mt. Zion AME convene Saturday, Aug. 25, at which was used to purchase Please remember the sick: Church, Wauchula. 4 p.m. at the Garden Club in school supplies and then do- Nick Jones, Charlie Robinson, Annual Men’s Day at St. Wauchula. nated to the Hardee County Charlie Rivers, Walter Help Center located in Supplies donated to Hardee Help Center. Daniels, Dwain Lain, Alene Hagins, Jessie Earl Belcher and Cheryle Davis. Jace Greene celebrated his AMERICAN SIGN Register Now For Hardee, Trivia second birthday Thursday — to a doctor visit, a visit with his LANGUAGE CLASSES Fort Meade Golf Scramble Test aunt and family, and back in Bowling Green and Wauchula Are you interested in learning Sign Lan- The Chamber of Commerce county tournament of 2018. By Fifi Rodriguez enjoyed ice cream and cake. guage? Classes may be available in Hardee in Hardee County and in Fort The tournament includes a Deepest sympathy to the Meade have teamed up to host catered lunch, beverages and 1. MOVIES: Who di- County if enough people are interested. Dease Family in the passing of their first Scramble for Com- entertainment. There will be rected the movie "La Dolce Tamie Kay Dease of Bowling Contact Nancy Weems at 863-781-1639 to merce Alumni Showdown Golf door prizes, a 50/50 drawing Vita"? Green on Aug. 1. She had been register for classes or more information, Tournament. and a merchandise raffle. 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where a resident in Hardee County This event will be held on There will be $1,000 in cash is the famous Olduvai Gorge (nominal fee for classes). most of her life, age 59. Ms. soc8:9p the Saturday following the prizes among first, second and located? Tamie was born March 14, Hardee Wildcats vs. the Fort third places. And there will be 3. MYTHOLOGY: Tyr 1959. Meade Miners high-school many fun and challenging was a Norse god of what? Progressive MB Church’s football game. It is hoped to competitions along the way. 4. MUSIC: What pop Fifth Sunday Union Meeting become an annual event. The Scramble for Commerce group sang "Love Shack"? Carlton Care Chiropractic convened in Nichols at Amy The winner of this golf will be Saturday, Aug. 25, from 5. PRESIDENTS: How Chiropractic • Laser Chapel MB Church. match will earn bragging rights 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Green old was Theodore Roosevelt Muscular Therapy • Digital X-Ray Deepest sympathy to the and the privilege of housing a Golf Course in Avon Park. when he was inaugurated? Laster Family in the home- trophy in their community for To register, contact Jessica 6. SCIENCE: In what going of their sister, Dixie I Can Help! the year. Turner at 773-6967 or direc- century was Isaac Newton Laster Laughlin, born Sept. 23, This will be the biggest tri- [email protected]. born? 1938, in Fort Myers to the late Medicare & Most Insurance Accepted 7. 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Wauchula Methodist Church Hosted Dr. Elver Hodges’ 106th Birthday

PHOTOS BY SANDY SCOTT Doc with his birthday cake on July 29. Doc Hodges with daughters Kathy, Margaret and Lucy.

Doc and Charles Cannon. Doc and Bill Hodge. Jean Burton and Roxie Bentley.

Doc and Dr. Sylvia Collins. Doc with B.J. Norris. Doc with Jeraldine Crews.

Doc with members of the Wednesday Musicale. Bess and James Stallings.

Doc with Florence Heath and Edgar Davis. Doc with Fay and Bud Evers.

Bill Crews, Edgar Davis and Gayle Palmer. Edgar Davis, Duck Smith, B.J. Norris and Bill Crews. A10 The Herald-Advocate, August 9, 2018 LESSON PREP Permitting Delays Plague Wauchula CRA Projects By TOM STAIK working to develop a property problems?” asked Lambert. Of The Herald-Advocate at 206 Palmetto St., labeled by “No,” answered Curci. “In City leaders are searching officials as “Palmetto 8,” into my experience they said they for a solution following a run a blend of commercial and res- would contact by mail or of permitting delays that have idential apartment space. The phone call, and they haven't.” plagued a series of projects Wauchula CRA is administer- Mayor Keith Nadaskay ad- backed by the Wauchula Com- ing the subsidized building vocated the city take a more munity Redevelopment project with a $150,000 invest- proactive role in monitoring Agency. ment from the city and a progress from the county’s “I am concerned with the $200,000 investment by the permitting department. “We ongoing theme of what seems Hardee County Industrial De- need standing updates on the an extended length of time to velopment Authority. agenda,” Nadaskay said. get things approved,” said The funding agreement was Commissioner Gary Smith Commissioner Ken Lambert. approved in February of 2017. said it seems the Building De- The Wauchula City Com- Utilitech is receiving partment was to blame for the mission was briefed Monday $66,250 directly from the delays. “The problem seems to evening during a workshop on Wauchula CRA for the renova- be the Building Department permitting delays that have tion of the company’s second and them not able to get per- forced construction delays on floor and the painting of the mits,” Smith said. two Wauchula CRA-backed exterior of the building. “It is a conundrum to say the projects. The funding agreement was least,” added Lambert. Utilitech and Hardee Devel- approved in March of 2018. Lambert added that delays COURTESY PHOTO opment Inc. appeared before According to Kirkland, the seem to be industry-wide. Teachers at Zolfo Springs Elementary School have been working hard getting their the commission to defend re- plans have languished in the “Growth is hard to come by classrooms and the campus ready for a new set of students. Final preparations are quests for contract extensions. Building Department for the here. Contractors building being taken now, as classes start tomorrow (Friday). The problem, representa- past “month and a half.” houses will tell you it takes a tives said, stems from delays Curci said his Palmetto 8 long time to get things done,” in getting permits approved project has received permits Lambert said. “I think we need through the Hardee County for the apartments, but has yet to learn more. “ Building Department. to receive permits on the 8,000 Curci estimates construction School Taxes Going Down “Plans are sitting in Build- square feet of commercial will be completed in 4-6 By TOM STAIK taxes. tions to the commons block at ing & Zoning,” said Kirk space — including a 2,000- months once permits are re- Of The Herald-Advocate The cut in taxes is expected Hardee Junior High, repairs to Thompson, of Utilitech. “Our square-foot dental office — in ceived. Schools taxes are going to at least be partially offset the office at Wauchula Ele- contractors is ready to go … At the scope of work. Thompson said work — down. by a 3.2 percent increase mentary, and renovations to this point we are just waiting “We have permits for the once permits are in hand — The School Board of in Hardee County’s tangible the media center at North for the county to say here is residential area, but the per- can be completed in 90 days. Hardee County voted 4-0 last property values, which Wauchula Elementary. your permit, and when they do mits for the commercial area According to CRA Director week to decrease its property rose by $52,429,047 to Capital purchases will in- we are moving.” are still in the process. They Jessica Newman, the city will tax assessment to 6.319 mills. $1,679,162,976 this year. clude two school buses, a Hardee Development’s Juan were misplaced somehow,” likely see another request for A property valued at The school district’s .749 work van, a sport utility vehi- Curci also cited permitting de- Curci said. extension in September. $100,000 will be assessed mill discretionary operating cle, and a lift truck. lays: Commissioners struggled to “In preparation, next month roughly $631.90 for 2018-19. tax and 1.5 mill capital outlay “It is great to see us moving “From the time we got CRA find clarity in the causes of the you will have Cobb,” Newman That same property would tax remain unchanged. forward,” said Paul Samuels, approval it took more than a delays. said. Cobb is building an have been assessed $660.90 The 6.319 millage will help board chair. “It is great to see year to get approval to start “When there is confusion apartment complex adjoining under the current year’s 6.609 fund a projected $62,245,218 these projects moving towards building,” Curci said. “We still that occurs, if you submit Heritage Park. mill school tax. budget for the Hardee County fruition for the benefit of the don’t have the permits com- something, is there a proactiv- The City Commission will The decision to lower the School District this year. district.” pleted.” ity of the Building Department vote on the extension requests tax was not decided locally. The budget, also approved Monday’s public hearings Hardee Development is to let you know if there are this coming Monday at 6 p.m. Instead, the cut was handed Monday by a 4-0 vote, in- to set the tax and budget lasted down by the Florida Depart- cludes $29,104,076 in direct six minutes and, like previous ment of Education through instructional costs and budget sessions, drew no com- what is called a “required $2,038,245 for special build- ment from the public. local effort” tax rate that is set ing projects. Vice Chairman Garry On This Day: annually in Tallahassee for Construction projects in- McWhorter and board mem- In 1803 1st horses arrive in Hawaii school funding and handed clude replacing two original bers Thomas Trevino and Mil- In 1848 US Barnburners (anti-slavery) party merges with Free Soil Party down to counties to pass. air handlers at Hardee Senior dred Smith did not comment nominating Martin Van Buren for president The cut in the required local High School, renovating the outside of making motions effort represented a 6.6 per- auditorium at the high school, supporting the action. In 1930 Betty Boop debuts in Max Fleischer's animated cartoon Dizzy cent decrease as .29 mills replacing water mains at Zolfo Board member Teresa Dishes were wiped from schools Springs Elementary, renova- Crawford was absent. 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By TOM STAIK perienced at the camp was Of The Herald-Advocate yoga,” Pate said. “They were The Wildcats are back in the so impressed that elite swim- water. mers were training with yoga Several dozen hopefuls that they brought it back here.” looking to join Hardee Senior The yoga exercises are ath- High School varsity swim and lete-led and are being inte- dive team returned to the pool grated into the cool-down last week for morning condi- routines following pool time. tioning drills. “It is really bringing the Coach Tracy Pate, who led team together,” Pate said. the Lady Wildcats to a district The Wildcats will also be championship in 2017, returns playing with a notable addition to the pool deck to head the to the squad. squad. Zach Durastanti, a senior, “We’re growing and that is will be joining the squad. very good,” said Pate on Mon- Durastanti, a standout on day as she drilled the Wildcats both the cross country and in an early morning workout. track teams, hasn’t swam for So far, the Wildcats have a the Wildcats since his fresh- net gain in student-athletes on men year. the squad. “He will be a great addition “We lost six seniors but so to our boys team,” said Pate, PHOTOS BY TOM STAIK far we have gained 10 swim- who has helped Durastanti The Wildcats are back in the water this week training for the start of the season later this month. mers so we are doing well,” train for the swimming as a Pate said. triathlete. Sept. 17, and to a four-way Swimmers set an impressive The Wildcats will open their meet at Avon Park High School conditioning pace through the season on the road on Aug. 27 on Sept. 25. summer season, with a contin- with a four-way meet hosted Hardee will host the two-day gent of athletes traveling to by Sebring High School. The Hardee Invitation on Sept. 28- Fort Myers earlier this summer squad will travel to Winter 29. Diving contests will be for an intensive training. Haven’s Rowdy Gaines pool Sept. 28 and swimming com- Morgan Dickey, Morgan on Aug. 29 for a four-way petition will be Sept. 29. Hellein, Balleigh Terrell, Oren meet. Hardee will travel to The Wildcats will again be at Crawford, Hugh Pate, Jordan Lake Wales High School on home for senior night on Oct. Sperry, Lahna Christian, Sept. 4 for a three-way meet, 8 as Hardee hosts Lake Wales Rachel Shaw, Riley Justiss, and and again travel to Sebring on and Avon Park. Abby Duke traveled to Florida Sept. 8 for the Blackman Invi- The squad will travel to Port Gulf Coast University (FGCU) tational. Charlotte on Oct. 8, and return where they participated in the The first home meet of the to the Hardee pool on Oct. 16 Eagle Swim Camp under season will Sept. 11 as the to host Lake Placid. The final coach Dave Rollins of the Wildcats host a three-way meet scheduled meet of the season is FGCU swim and dive team. with Bartow and Sebring. at Winter Haven at the Rowdy The swimmers put some of The squad will travel to a Gaines pool in a three-way that training to good use with meet at Florida Southern on meet with Frostproof yoga sessions. Sept. 15, a two way meet at Middle/Senior High and Lake The Wildcat swim and dive team has added yoga to its practice routine. “One of the things they ex- Lake Placid High School on Wales.

Swimmers learned yoga techniques during a conditioning camp this summer. The Wildcats were so impressed with the technique students are now taking turns lead- ing the squad through yoga routines following pool time.

TELEVISED BOUT

Three Lady Wildcats make their way down the lane in an early morning practice.

Swimmers use paddle boards to help train.

COURTESY PHOTO WBO Latin Bantamweight champion Daniel ‘Alacran’ Lozano defends his title against Ricardo ‘Hindu’ Espinoza in a bout scheduled for 10 rounds this Friday (Aug. 10) in the ballroom at Brian Glazer JCC. Lozano, of Bowling Green, is cur- rently ranked #4 WBO and will be making his 11th appearance on the Boxeo TELEMUNDO Ford series. In his last fight he defeated Ricardo ‘Meserito’ Ro- driguez to improve his record to 15-4-11 KO’s and winning the vacant WBO Latin title in the process. Espinoza of Tijuana, Mexico on the other hand has won 10 fights in a row and boosts a record of 20-2-17 KO’s. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the first bell at 8 p.m.. Tickets are already on sale by calling (813) 758-4800 and also at the Brian Glazer JCC the night of event. Telemundo Network will televise the main event live at 11:35 p.m. Swimmers take a breather after finishing laps. B2 The Herald-Advocate, August 9, 2018 Proud To Be The Son Of Kong Solunar Forecast When I was a young man, I size, but he had a knack for other small piece of my father, took my girlfriend at the time staying on and scoring high. another few stories to add to to the Silver Spurs Rodeo in My father died when I was my soul. That Florida cracker 8/9/2018 8/11/2018 8/13/2018 8/15/2018 Kissimmee, Florida. Before 18 months old, so I have no cowboy gave me a gift that Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Kissimmee became the home memories of him, just stories day: he made me proud to be Rise: 6:54 AM Rise: 6:55 AM Rise: 6:56 AM Rise: 6:58 AM Set: 8:10 PM Set: 8:08 PM Set: 8:06 PM Set: 8:04 PM of Mickey Mouse’s empire, it and pictures. In the stands at the son of the man I don’t re- was a cowtown. The Silver the Silver Spurs Rodeo, I member. Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length Spurs is the most prestigious admit I felt again the old The Apostle Paul talks about 13 hrs. 16 mins. 13 hrs. 13 mins. 13 hrs. 10 mins. 13 hrs. 06 mins. rodeo in Florida. emptiness, wishing just I had Jesus redeeming us so God the Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data My father, my grandfather, seen him just once throwing a Father can adopt as sons. To be Rise: 4:47 AM Rise: 7:02 AM Rise: 9:16 AM Rise: 11:20 AM Set: 6:50 PM Set: 8:37 PM Set: 10:06 PM Set: 11:24 PM and my Uncle Pete have all steer or riding a bull. adopted as the son or daughter Overhead: 11:50 AM Overhead: 1:53 PM Overhead: 3:45 PM Overhead: 5:26 PM been the overall champion of Bull-riding is usually the of God means more than going Underfoot: --:-- Underfoot: 1:23 AM Underfoot: 3:18 AM Underfoot: 5:01 AM the rodeo. last event in a rodeo, because to heaven; it means we can be Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase When I went to the rodeo it is the most exciting and most proud of our Father in heaven, 5% Waning Crescent 0% NEW MOON 7% Waxing Crescent 23% Waxing Crescent that day, my father had been dangerous of rodeo events. who gives us grace, who Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times guides our lives, and who --:-- - --:-- 1:23 AM - 3:23 AM 3:18 AM - 5:18 AM 5:01 AM - 7:01 AM helps us live in confidence. It 11:50 AM - 1:50 PM 1:53 PM - 3:53 PM 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM 5:26 PM - 7:26 PM is not our reputation that mat- Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times ters; we hold the reputation of 4:47 AM - 5:47 AM 7:02 AM - 8:02 AM 9:16 AM - 10:16 AM 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM our Father in Heaven. 6:50 PM - 7:50 PM 8:37 PM - 9:37 PM 10:06 PM - 11:06 PM 11:24 PM - 12:24 AM Are you proud that you are a Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction child of your Father in Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Heaven? Are you living in the Better Best Good Average confidence of being his son, Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone dead for 30 years. A whole That day, three or four riders his daughter? UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 new generation of cowboys had come out of the chute and I remember walking out of 8/10/2018 8/12/2018 8/14/2018 8/16/2018 were roping calves, riding been thrown off in the first the arena after the rodeo was Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Sun Data Rise: 6:55 AM Rise: 6:56 AM Rise: 6:57 AM Rise: 6:58 AM broncos and bulls, and three seconds. It looked like no over that day. I held myself a Set: 8:09 PM Set: 8:07 PM Set: 8:05 PM Set: 8:04 PM wrestling steers. For me, how- cowboy would make his ride. little taller. There was a touch ever, being in the arena Keep in mind I am sitting more confidence in my stride. Day Length Day Length Day Length Day Length 13 hrs. 14 mins. 13 hrs. 11 mins. 13 hrs. 08 mins. 13 hrs. 06 mins. brought out a wistful longing: with my girlfriend in the cov- That day I remembered I was I wish I could have seen my fa- ered stands with about 10,000 the son of Kong. His reputa- Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Moon Data Rise: 5:54 AM Rise: 8:10 AM Rise: 10:19 AM Rise: 12:18 PM ther rodeo. people. An old Florida cracker tion rested on me. Set: 7:47 PM Set: 9:24 PM Set: 10:46 PM Set: --:-- My father picked up the cowboy was seated next me, Every day, walk a little Overhead: 12:53 PM Overhead: 2:51 PM Overhead: 4:36 PM Overhead: 6:14 PM nick-name “King Kong” in his wife on the other side of taller. Every day, put more Underfoot: 12:22 AM Underfoot: 2:22 AM Underfoot: 4:11 AM Underfoot: 5:50 AM high school. It was about the him. I greeted him when I sat confidence in your stride. If Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase Moon Phase time when the first “King down, but he wasn’t much for you follow Jesus, your Heav- 1% Waning Crescent 2% Waxing Crescent 14% Waxing Crescent 33% Waxing Crescent Kong” movie came out in conversation. enly Father’s reputation rests Major Times Major Times Major Times Major Times 1933. Bigger than most of his After the fifth rider had been on you. 12:22 AM - 2:22 AM 2:22 AM - 4:22 AM 4:11 AM - 6:11 AM 5:50 AM - 7:50 AM football teammates, it was a thrown off, this old Florida Hardee County native Clay 12:53 PM - 2:53 PM 2:51 PM - 4:51 PM 4:36 PM - 6:36 PM 6:14 PM - 8:14 PM natural nickname. When he cracker cowboy turned to his Smith is lead pastor at Alice Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times Minor Times started rodeoing, most of his wife and said, “Darlin’, a lot of Drive Baptist Church in 5:54 AM - 6:54 AM 8:10 AM - 9:10 AM 10:19 AM - 11:19 AM --:-- - --:-- friends simply called him these boys are pretty good, but Sumter, S.C. He and his 7:47 PM - 8:47 PM 9:24 PM - 10:24 PM 10:46 PM - 11:46 PM 12:18 PM - 1:18 PM “Kong.” nobody was ever as good as brother and sister still own the Prediction Prediction Prediction Prediction My uncle Pete was probably ol’ Kong Smith.” family ranch in the Lemon Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Hunting or Fishing Best Better Average Average the best in the family as an all- My stomach did a flip. I Grove community east of around cowboy, but from the grabbed the man’s arm. He Wauchula. You can follow him Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone Time Zone stories I’ve heard over the pulled back as he turned to see at unlikelyclay.com. UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 UTC: -4 years Daddy was at his best in who had a hold of him. For a Provided courtesy of solunarforecast.com steer wrestling and bull-riding. moment, I thought he was Steer wrestling involves jump- reaching for his gun (there was ing from your galloping horse, no concealed-carry law in grabbing a steer by the horns, those days). We made eye con- ABOUT... and wrestling him to the tact, and I blurted out, “Kong School News ground. Smith was my daddy.” Daddy set the record time in The man went white as a The Herald-Advocate en- courages submissions from Florida of throwing a steer in sheet, almost like he had seen Hardee County schools. 1.8 seconds. The current world a ghost. He gave me the once Photos and write-ups record is 2.4 seconds. Daddy over, and then drawled, “From should be of recent events, was in a class by himself. the looks of you son, you must and must include first and Bull-riding means getting on be. I’ll bet you’re the last names for both stu- the back of a bull in a tight youngest. I forgot your name. dents and teachers. Identify chute, getting a firm grip and a You were just a yearling when photos front to back, left to far-away look, hollering to your Daddy died.” right. open the gate, and then staying I wish I remembered the Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. on Thursday. on the back of the bull for man’s name. He told me about Please include the name eight seconds. Judges score Daddy, about rodeoing with and phone number of a you on the difficulty of the him, working cows with him, contact person. Qualifying Keith P. Merritt, Esq 8:9p ride. and having some high times items will be published as Political Ad paid for by the Committee to Elect Keith Merritt Circuit Court Judge, District 10, Group 10 If you think it sounds hard, together (he obviously didn’t space allows. you should try it (and no, bull- want to go into details with his riding machines in country wife listening in). bars are no match for the real For that moment, the empti- thing). Maybe it was Daddy’s ness was filled. 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION ______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COMMENCE AT THE NW 1/2 OF SECTION 36 FOR VICTORIA L. ROGERS, FOR TAX DEED THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CORNER OF THE EAST A DISTANCE OF 362.00 As Clerk of the Court IN AND FOR 1/8 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF FEET; THENCE N 89º 55' Hardee County, Florida WARNING HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 58" W FOR A DISTANCE THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY GENERAL JURISDICTION 34 SOUTH RANGE 27 OF 553.00 FEET TO THE By: Connie Coker WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE DIVISION EAST; THENCE S 89º 55' POINT OF BEGINNING. Deputy Clerk 58" E, ALONG THE SUBJECT TO THE WEST LEGAL INTEREST. CASE NO. 252017CA000013 NORTH LINE OF SEC- 25.00 FEET FOR ROAD IMPORTANT TION 36 FOR A DIS- EASEMENT, HARDEE AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- The property will be sold at a public auction on the WELLS FARGO BANK, TANCE OF 1108.95 FEET; COUNTY FLORIDA TIES ACT. 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I-4 Rivalry To Be Highlight Of AAC Season Well football fans, the next conference up is the American Athletic Conference. It consists of 12 schools formed from teams that once competed in Conference-USA, Mid-American, Big 12, Big East, and independent Navy. The Florida connections to this conference are University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of South Florida (USF). The I-4 Rivalry is one of the best in the conference. The 2017 game was epic between the Knights and Bulls. The 2018 seasons begs the question: ‘Can either duplicate the great seasons they had in 2017?’ The UCF Knights finished the 2017 season unbeaten with a bowl win over Auburn. The Knights faithful declared themselves “National Champions”. Did they have a case? I believe they did. Is the system rigged in favor of Power 5 teams? Of course it is. UCF got a lot of ridicule for their bombastic campaign for the self-declared title. Some applauded their efforts for speaking out though. They are not the first to be snubbed. Marshall fin- ished 13-0 in 1999 ranked 10th. Florida State, who finished 12- AERIAL PHOTOS BY MICHAEL GILLISPIE 0 but played in the National Championship Game, had beaten Pounding rains have pelted area pastures, submerging grasses and stranding cattle. Here, pilot Michael Gillispie Clemson by three points at Clemson. So, did Marshall. Only a provides birds-eye views of the State Road 66 and Charlie Creek bridges area, taken this past weekend. The 16 team playoff will answer the question. southeast portion of the county has received frequent and steady hard rains, resulting in many flooded pas- How will 2018 play out for the AAC? Can UCF repeat? Can tures. USF replace their quarterback? Will Memphis be as strong? Can Navy continue to dominate the ground game? Let’s take a look at the teams for this season.

AAC East Division 2018

1. UCF — It all starts at quarterback and the Knights have a great one returning in McKenzie Milton. He threw for over 4,000 yards and rushed for 600 more in 2017. He has skilled re- ceivers again to throw to. The offensive line returns former Hardee Wildcat, Luke Palmer, wearing number 70 for the Knights. The schedule has UCF playing at FAU, Memphis and USF. Those appear to be the tough games. The out of conference games with North Carolina, Pitt and South Carolina State are all winnable. Prediction: 11-1

2. USF — The Bulls must replace quarterback Quinton Flowers who accounted for nearly 4000 yards of offense in 2017 along with both of their top rushers. The Bulls do have a transfer quarterback coming in from Arizona State along with two solid quarterbacks who battled in the spring. Overall, the Bulls do have some of the conference’s best units at offensive line, de- fensive backs, defensive line and wide receivers. All are ranked in the Top 4 of the 12 teams. The schedule has UCF at home with out of conference games with Georgia Tech and Illinois. Predic- tion: 8-4

3. Temple — Remember the days when the Owls gave away free tickets in the Philly Convenience Stores to bolster their 1,000 to 2,000 fan crowds? That led them to being kicked out of the Big East. Since then, they have improved and should finish third this year in the East Division. Prediction : 7-5

4. Cincinnati — Bearcats have dropped off in recent years. The once proud program will struggle again in 2018. A decent defense and quarterback play should provide a few wins though. Prediction: 4-8

5. UConn — Is it time for Girls basketball? Football season in Stoors has seen its better days. There was a brief time in the Big East when the Huskies actually went to bowl games. Four in a row from 2007 to 2010. Their last bowl appearance was in St. Petersburg in 2015, a 16-10 loss to Marshall. This season doesn’t look promising. Prediction: 1-11

6. East Carolina — Pirates’s program once plundered op- ponents under Steve Logan but has fallen on hard times of late. Scottie Montgomery is the coach on the hot seat in AAC. Pre- diction: 2-10

ACC West Division 2018

1. Memphis — Tigers must replace a quarterback and wide receiver that lit it up in 2017. They have the replacements but will depend on a strong run game until it develops. The Tigers do host Houston and UCF. Prediction : 9-3

2. Houston — A team on the upward swing especially on defense where Kendal Briles is now the defensive coordinator. He adds three Power 5 transfer players to the starting lineup in 2018. Prediction : 9-3

3. Navy — Middies welcome Malcolm Perry to the quar- terback spot. They will do what they always do. Run the ball and run the ball and amass 500 yards a game. Middies get Memphis at home but must go to UCF. Prediction: 8-4

4. Tulane — Willie Fritz is bringing back the Green Wave. Quarterback Jonathan Banks could emerge as one of the confer- ence best in 2018. He has the skill players to help also. The de- fense needs to improve. Prediction: 6-6

5. SMU — Sonny Dykes is back at the helm of the Mus- tangs. He will bring a high-octane offense with a solid defense. Prediction: 6-6

6. Tulsa — Golden Hurricane is looking to improve on their 2-9 campaign in 2017. The defense was porous last year. Their strength will be the offensive line and run game. Prediction : 4- 8

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EOE/ 4:16dh/tfc pregnant women. tfc-dh DFW. Contact by email: ATTENTION! State Statutes [email protected] 813- 828.29 requires that all cats and Hill’s Auto World 634-2517 7:19-8:9c Miscellaneous Services dogs sold in Florida be at least 8 weeks old, have an official health certificate, have neces- I WILL PAY cash for junk cars sary shots and be free of para- VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE 863-781-4570 8:9-9:6p sites. tfc-dh Care offers a bereavement walk- in support group for those that Dan Sandra Jimmy have experienced the loss of a love one. Beginning 9/2/16 every 735-0188 375-4441 Friday at 1 p.m. in the VITAS of- fice, 113 W. Main Street, 3505 US HWY 17 S 4205 US HWY 17 N Wauchula, 863-583-7100. OLFO PRINGS OWLING REEN cl5:10tfc Z S B G 8:18tfc-dh 206 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Office (863)773-0060 • Evening (863)781-1338 Thursday 7:00 p.m., Grace Fel- lowship Church, 131 S. 8th Ave., www.jimseerealty.com Wauchula. Bill 727-326-3816. James V. See, Jr., Broker tfc-dh Bryan Land Services LLC Karen O’Neal NEW LISTING! AVON PARK lot! Cor- 6,000+ SF metal building. Located on Excavating • Grading • Land Clearing ner lot with over half acre. $9,500 southbound US Hwy 17. Corner lot with paved parking. Asking $275,000 NEW LISTING! 7.5 ac with a 5 bedroom, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 2.5 bath mobile home. Great location Two 4.7+ ac parcels located in Lorida. 863-263-8250 close to town. New flooring, insulation, 2007 CHEV a/c & metal roof. $179,500 One includes a 30x50 building and water VIN: 1G1ZT58N17F111636 Ona, FL holes. Call John O’neal for more infor- 8:00 A.M., AUG 20, 2018 CLIFF’S WRECKER SERVICE cl8:9-30p mation. NEW LISTING! 10 ac pasture just east 1071 U.S. Hwy 17 N. Wauchula, FL of Zolfo Springs Nice trees. Perfect for cl8:9c livestock or homesite. Asking $89,000 1.19 ac metal warehouse with an office. 9,600 total square feet. Zoned A-1. Has a Triangle Auto Salvage BACK ON THE MARKET! 5 acres with shallow well. $130,000 a pond. Currently fenced & being used ARDEE AR Open 8-6 • 7 days a week for cattle. $65,500 H C 15+ acres with 2 mobile homes in Ft. Green Zoned Commercial. Call for de- OMPANY Angelo Martinez 5.43 ac vacant land in town on Florida (AcrossC From First National Bank) Owner/Operator Avenue South. Zoned C-1. $320,000 tails. 863-832-0994 Realtor Associates Buy Here 3373 John Holt Rd Rick Knight...... (863) 781-1396 Dusty Albritton...... (863) 781-0161 Pay Here Ona, Fl 33865 Shane Conley...... (863) 781-9664 Justin Smith...... (863-781-3432 735-2600 John O’Neal...... (863) 381-2535 Karen O’Neal...... (863) 781-7633 cl8:9p Brandi Maldonado...... (863) 414-3349 cl8:9c

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HARDEE COUNTY UTILITIES (HCUD) Seeking FL dual licensed (863) 382-3887 Water/Water Waste operator: www.HeartlandRE.net Senior Utilities Operator, (“A” & “B” lic’s.) - $23.20- $31.98/hr + benefits; or, Utility Operator II, (“B/B” lic’s.) - $20.98-$28.93/hr + Hometown Professional 1+ ac lot w/100 ft on Lake Francis in Lake Placid…$140,000 benefits; or, Real Estate! Custom 3/2 CB home in Torrey Oaks…$176,500 Utility Operator I, (“C/C” lic’s.) - $20.05-$27.64/hr + 36 ac on US 17 zoned Ag…$242,000 benefits. 26 ac on Sweetwater Rd w/pond…$241,960 3 CITRUS GROVES AVAILABLE 4/3 CB home on 1st Ave in Wauchula…$169,000 Performing and organizing department O&M. Water & 16 acres of abandoned grove, 3/2 home off SR 62 on 2.5 ac, outbuildings…$299,000 WW FL operator licenses, or for UOII/SUO can obtain 8 in well with Deutz power unit. Pool home, horse barn, creek on 16 ac…$425,000 both “B” or higher within one year. Asking price $105,000. Residential corner lot .6 ac on SR 64…$22,000 29 acres citrus grove with oak & 198 ac hunting, fishing, grazing…$3,500/ac See complete descriptions @ www.hardeecounty.net, native trees on border. Residential lot on Lake Byrd in Avon Park…$50,000 with applications to: HR, 205 Hanchey Rd, Asking price $180,000. 9.71 ac, fencing, well in Wauchula…$120,000 Wauchula, FL 33873, 69 acres working citrus grove MIKEY COLDING .5 ac lot in Briarwood Sub in Wauchula…$29,000 Ph: (863) 773-2161. with 40X60 pole barn and 863-781-1698 5 ac Deer Run in Zolfo Springs…$25,000 Filled as needed and based on qualifications. (2) 12” wells with diesel power units. MColding@ 2/1 mobile home in Avon Park…$30,500 EOE-F/M/V Asking price $420,000. 4.37 ac comm/res w/double rd frontage in Avon Park…$54,900 cl8:9c HeartlandRE.net

SANDY LARRISON, Broker/Owner 212 W Main Street, Wauchula 33873 863-767-0565 office/863-832-0130 cell FREE ESTIMATES www.AshbrookRealty.com ATTENTION FISHING ENTHUSIASTS By Hour or Contract A nice 3 bedroom 2 bath home near John Freeman 863-781-4084 • Rhoda McCoy-Niesz 863-245-0753 Lake Istokpoga with many great Brook Larrison 863-832-0565 • Donna Steffens 863-781-3627 H. KIKER features. Open kitchen, large master Jennifer Hoke 813-215-2915 • James Stallings 863-412-4379 bedroom and bath with garden, Ken Sanders 863-781-0153 cl8:9c — Tree Surgery — jet tub, closed in back porch, whole house generator, and new roof. Tree Trimming 40 Years Full Time Service ROSE ABBOTT Tree Removal A great area for country living. INSURED 863-781-0846 Asking price $129,000. Stump Grinding roseabbott@ 863-453-4942 hotmail.com EVELL UTO ALES 3601 E. Ramsey Way 863-453-4272 R A S Avon Park, FL 33825 cl5:4tfc Cell: 863-664-9091 Summer Clearance Down Payments As Low as $500 down BOWLING GREEN QUICK LUBE & AUTO REPAIR HOME ON 1+ ACRE Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with YOUR TIRE HEADQUARTERS country feel yet close to town. Home BUY HERE PAY HERE has fresh paint, new tile kitchen 863-375-4113 5101 N. Hwy 17 • Bowling Green countertops & stainless appliances. 375-4461 Asking price $87,500. CHARLEY FLESHER Hours: 9am-6pm • Monday-Saturday (863) 781-2867 Travis Revell • Sandra Miller New Tire Changer & Balancer cnflesherii@ 863-245-0383 863-781-4577 TERRY Can Do 26” Wheels MIKE 5220 Hwy 17N • Bowling Green (across from BP) MONDAY - SATURDAY 8 am - 6 pm gmail.com Licensed ✓ ✓ Se Habla Español and Insured Foreign and Domestic Cars Diesel Engines FOR MORE PROPERTIES, SEE OUR WEBSITE @ WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS Reg.# ✓ Gas or Diesel Manual or Automatic Transmissions WWW.HEARTLANDRE.NET cl8:9c cl7:26tfc MV-40625 cl6:21tfc August 9, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B5 TEACHER TRAINING FIRST-DAY FUN COURTESY PHOTOS MONTAGE BY DARLENE WILLIAMS It wasn’t all training, toil and trouble as Zolfo Springs Elementary teachers and staff re- turned to the campus last week for a head start on the new academic year. Here, buses are boarded as ZSE’ers head to the historic Wauchula Train Depot for a luncheon event hosted by Mosaic and filled with food, prizes and fun. Many local businesses donated items to ensure a perfect first day for the Hardee County School District’s A-rated school.

COURTESY PHOTOS The school district’s Ad- vancement Via Individual Determination program is expanding to include North Wauchula Elemen- tary this year. Teachers and administrators from that elementary school, Hardee Junior High and Hardee Senior High at- tended an A.V.I.D. Sum- mer Institute in Orlando July 9-11, where they learned about developing goals and monitoring progress. Those attending included, in top photo, (from front left) Brittany Dunlap and Suzanne Stagg; (back) Sara Hall, Kim Schraeder, district A.V.I.D. Director Meredith Durastanti and Jessica Prescott; and in bottom photo (front, from left) Jamie Heine, Jessica Gray, Tamara Taylor and Becky Clark; (back) Durastanti. In the middle photo are (from left) Jes- sica Gilliard and Duras- tanti.

– – THE CLASSIFIEDS HARDEE COUNTY KIDS Services Services NEED HARDEE *** IS ALCOHOL CAUSING a prob- COUNTY HELP! NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP lem? Call Alcoholics Anony- TROUBLE? CALL mous in Hardee county at Ease a dependent ULLRICH’S PITCHER PUMP 863-781-6414. Several weekly child’s way through For complete well, sales, meetings. tfc-dh the court system. Vol- service and installation, ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- call 863-773-6448. 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and unteer to be a 7:18tfc Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Guardian Ad Litem. THE WAUCHULA LIONS CLUB Section 10 Paragraph D require collects NOT broken prescrip- all ads for any construction-re- tion eyeglasses, cases and sun- lated service to carry the con- 773-2505 glasses. Please drop off at 735 tractor’s licence number. tfc-dh (If office unattended, please leave N. 6th Ave. tfc-dh message.) DO YOU HAVE a problem with Yard Sales drugs? Narcotics Anonymous meets Monday, Thursday and Friday night 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, at the Noon Tuesday Deadline corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., for all yard sale ads. Wauchula. tfc-dh MULTI FAMILY SAT. 8-1 906 Al- abama St. Wauchula clothing, shoes, household. 8:9p Advantage Realty #1 Marcus Steven Lambert P.A. - "Mark" Realtor - Broker Associate PROPERTIES FOR SALE Beautiful 264 acres on Peace River and Hwy 17 - joins city water and sewer.

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6 temporary agricultural equipment operators needed for work in flue-cured tobacco, peanuts, soy, corn, and cotton in Halifax County, NC for Cotton Services, Inc., with work beginning on or about 09/10/2018 and ending on or about 12/22/2018. The job offered is for a skilled operator and requires minimum 3 months verifiable work expe- rience operating 200+ hp farm equipment. Applicants must possess proper and cur- rent driver license. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $11.46 per hour. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guar- anteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker ar- rives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot rea- sonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Trans- portation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of in- tended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Workers may be required to submit to random drug and alcohol testing. Apply for this job at NCWorks Career Center – Halifax County, 116 W 3rd St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870, (252) 537-4188, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency and reference job order #NC10913377. EOE. H-300-18207-529772. cl8:9c 8:9c B6 The Herald-Advocate, August 9, 2018

Peavy’s Ponderings By Jonell Peavy Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas

It's been a busy two months for me since school has been out for the summer. I've enjoyed the great granddaughters spending part of their summer with me. There was a difference from last summer though. Instead of all three of them staying with me at the same time, they wanted to stay one at a time. It was their decision. I guess to their way of thinking they would get to do more things and go more places if they came by themselves. Guess what? They were right. I had more time to devote to each of them, and each one got to do the things she liked to do best. Miriah, the oldest who will be 12 in December, was the first to stay with me. She stayed eight days and said she is ready to come back again. Brook, the 10-year-old, was next. She stayed 12 days and would have stayed longer but Mom said it was time to come home. She asked Brook, "Have you moved in?" Brook replied, "Yes ma'am." Mom said, "I don't think so." Kayla, the 5-year-old, just went home Saturday. She only stayed four days, but that was a big thing for her. She usually won't stay anywhere unless one of her sisters stays with her. They all like to work in the yard, and I'm always giving them what I call life lessons. When Brook was here she wanted to learn to mow with my push mower. It's hard to crank and you have to take the filter off, spray it with starter fluid, put the filter back on, push the primer button, then pull the rope to crank it. The only thing I had to do for her was check the oil. She learned to do all that without my help, and she said mowing was fun. I bet she won't say it's fun in a few more years. Miriah is learning to do embroidery and sewing. Kayla learned to do her straight stitches. It was her first sewing lesson, but she kept at it. By the time she left to go home she was able to do nice, evenly spaced stitches. School starts in a few days, and I'm already missing their company. Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be reached at 863-453- 3589.

As Seen From This Side By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips Wauchula

Johnny had to make a quick trip to Atlanta from Albany, Ga. He could almost drive it faster, but he had luck. A seat was avail- able just as he got to the airport. Luck again, window seat meant no one would be asking him to let them out. A quick stop at concessions for a Payday candy bar, his fa- vorite. That would do, skip dinner. He was getting settled as a very large gentleman sat next to him. He had to move his laptop, a few other items and put them in front of him. A short delay at take-off. He leaned back, closed his eyes and relaxed. Ten minutes later he opened his eyes to see this gentleman eating a Payday candy bar. He looked down at his laptop, no Payday candy bar, and there was one bite left when he snatched it out of the man's hand, quickly popping it into his mouth, very confi- dent this guy had stolen his Payday while he took that nap. The man gave him a surprised look but said nothing. Twenty minutes later they landed in Atlanta. His traveling companion got up and off while he collected his things from in front of him. As he lifted his laptop a Payday candy bar slid into the seat. Glancing out the window he saw the man as he looked back shaking his head. Johnny had snatched the man's candy right out of his hand. He hoped he'd never face him again. To his surprise, as his taxi pulled to a stop behind another at the curb, his traveling companion was getting out, going to the same place. He took out the Payday, handing it to him while trying desparately to explain his embarrassment. They parted on good terms and a good laugh. He just couldn't believe it. He stole the candy right out of his mouth. –––––– I lived here after I retired 31 years ago, and having lived in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains I know what hills and valleys are. In life one has ups and downs or hills and valleys. Seldom do you find yourself comfortable on a plateau. At my age and health I know that it could be just one more hill until I go home. I know it is just over the hill---I just know which hill. So I travel with my bags packed. i know where home is. I'm just not there yet. I wrote and published my epitaph some time ago. I am re- minded of Barney, just a laid-back long-eared hound who was filled with love for all God created. Faithful always. He didn't tell you each day "I love you." He told you every time he saw you, all day long just as Jesus does. I'm not comparing Jesus with a dog. I am showing you God in one of his lower creations. He is faithful and trustworthy. He is telling you He loves you even when you don't listen. You can see it in the new growth of grass or trees, for with- out these there would be no oxygen for you to breathe. You may not see it or even care. You may be too busy, but He is still telling you "I love you." –––––– In all my 82 years I have seen and heard a lot of controversy. Never would I have thought it would be the National Anthem. What possibly could the National Anthem cause to become an issue? One good thing is NFL problems and gay marriage have ab- solutely no effect on my life. I don't have to deal with either. For years I have seen how useless the NFL really is. There was a time I went to great lengths to see what would not hurt someone else just over that thin line with the law. I was offered a sheet of paper with all the NFL teams' schedules and the score spread of the winning team. I refused to buy it, but I remembered who was supposed to win of the first four games. Had I took their offer and invested in this sport I could have been rich. Everyone knows WWE is a great choreographed entertain- ment show. True, you can get hurt. They don't wear the out- landish costumes like football, but they do pick the most likely ones to make the crowds like or dislike them. Football has theirs, too, but they pay outlandish wages to use gimmicks, dolls, toys, games, videos, and TV rights to make the owners richer. Personally I would not go to an NFL game if they paid me. I prefer wrestling or Roller Derby.

The Road To Recovery Starts Here Substance Abuse Hotline 1 (800) 662 4357 8:9c August 9, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B7 BG Approves Gasoline Tax Agreement Student-Run Bank By JIM KELLY that long-time citizen and Florida Legislature has re- the August 14 regular monthly Of The Herald-Advocate neighboring property owner Starting At NWE cently included many attacks meeting. Carmen Silva was By JENNIFER McCONKEY The Bowling Green City Walter (Smitty) Smith had re- on these (municipal home hired as the new city clerk run branch will open hasn’t Herald-Advocate Intern Commission on Tuesday, July cently passed away. rule) powers, the resolution after Northup retired. been decided yet, but Suncoast 10, approved an interlocal Commissioner Shirley stated. As of June 30 the city's gen- Suncoast Federal Credit is hoping it will be during agreement with Hardee Tucker said some cars, espe- Henry Kuhlman gave the eral fund had a balance of Union is partnering with North early fall. Suncoast will make County, the City of Wauchula cially late at night, seem to be commission an update on his $17,597, and the enterprise Wauchula Elementary to set up an announcement once the and the Town of Zolfo Springs violating the city's noise ordi- mining truck lawsuit. He said fund had a balance of a student-run branch at the grand opening date has been relating to the six cents local nance. the City of Bowling Green was $126,827. General fund ex- school. decided. optional fuel tax. Jeff Mann, a candidate for not notified when the County penditures were $998,875, and Students will be able to set The branch will be open one Mayor Sam Fite said the tax state representative for this Commission passed a resolu- enterprise fund expenditures up real savings accounts with day a week from 7 to 7:30 a.m. will yield about $25,000 a district, introduced himself tion earlier this year that would were $931,478. their parents’ help and permis- There will always be a Sun- year to Bowling Green, de- and said he has been in the have allowed Mosaic to bring The general fund includes sion, then they will be able to coast employee at the student- pending on the volume of fuel military, the fire department many daily truckloads of phos- administration, police, physi- access their accounts at school run branch. And fifth-grade purchases. On average the tax and has owned his own septic phate rock from their Fort cal environment, recreation through the student-run math teacher Becky Clark will brings in $689,909, with the tank business for 30 years. He Green plant through the city to and cemetery. The enterprise branch. be the school's faculty liaison, county getting 86 percent; stressed the need for commu- the South Fort Meade plant on fund includes water, sanita- The idea is to help teach who helps communicate be- Wauchula, 7.22 percent; Bowl- nications, home rule and civil- east County Line Rd. Mosaic, tion, and sewer and included a them how to handle their tween Suncoast and NWE. ing Green 3.52 percent; and ity. after hearing complaints, with- $60,000 transfer to the general money well, which Suncoast Clark will recruit student Zolfo Springs, 3.26 percent. The commission honored drew the proposed truck route fund. The fiscal year begins says is a priority. staff volunteers, who will re- The commission agreed to local young man Jakevius through the city. Oct. 1. “When students master ceive training from Clark, Sun- rebid the demolition of the old Brown who will be attending Kuhlman said the county At the June 12 meeting the even a basic understanding of coast Youth Outreach and thrift store building at 4709 Southeastern University in commission resolution re- commission awarded a bid of money and how it works, they Suncoast Student-Run Branch Central Ave. No bids came in Lakeland. mains passed and that the issue $1.09 million the TLC Diver- gain an advantage in life,” the coaches. The lead coach will the last time. An oral bid was The commission approved a could come up again in the fu- sified for the sewer headworks credit union says. be Nancy Rodriguez. given for $9,250 from Steve resolution honoring 50 years ture. "I would drop my lawsuit improvement and valve re- While NWE is the first Student staff volunteers will Bivens a couple of months of municipal home rule in the against the County Commis- placement project, recom- Hardee County elementary help other students with de- ago. Florida Constitution and com- sion if they rescinded the res- mended by Pennoni/Envisors. school to get a student-run posit slips and new member Commissioners approved mitting to an educational ini- olution. This issue is before the Tucker Paving was awarded branch, they will be the 31st applications. expediting the Dixiana Ave. tiative to help Floridians chief judge of the circuit. its bid of $154,945 for the school in the state to partner “We are proud to bring this paving job and approved con- understand this beneficial Proper advance notice was not repaving of Dixiana Ave. be- with Suncoast in this way. opportunity to students in tinuing contracts with engi- right. given by the county. This is a tween Main St. and Doc Coil Suncoast plans to partner with Hardee County,” Suncoast neering firms Pennoni/ Regarding home rule, win for everybody." Rd. other Hardee County district says, “so they can begin to see Envisors and Kimley-Horn Florida voters approved this in Kuhlman also presented the A proposed price of $9,250 schools to provide more stu- the value and importance of and the architectural firms of November 1968. This power City Commission with an by Steve Bivens to demolish dent-run branches someday. saving, building the foundation Furr and Wegman and KEMH. has enabled each city, town anonymous letter he received and remove the old thrift store The exact date the student- of future financial stability.” The city has been satisfied and village in Florida to con- that alleged wrongdoing by the building across from City Hall with those companies. Pen- sider, adopt, revise or remove Bowling Green administration was refused. Bivens last week noni/Envisors received a city its own laws without the need (police department excluded) tore down the old Mike Ford Roundup commission rating of 97 and to seek legislative permission and commission regarding, apartment building/former the- Kimley-Horn 91.75. Furr and from the state and is the foun- among other things, a $50,000 ater across from City Hall. Wegman received an average dation upon which every mu- settlement payment to retiring Commissioner David County Offers for the Homeless is accept- commission score of 83.5 and nicipality builds its city clerk Pam Northup in Durastanti commended the ing proposals for projects KCMH 80.5. governmental structure. The early 2016. city staff for the growth hap- Credit Help that could use funding from The city commission noted political climate within the He asked that the city staff pening in the city which in- Hardee County’s Com- the U.S. Department of leave the meeting so it could cludes new homes and munity Development Office, Housing & Urban Develop- be discussed, but Mayor Sam apartments. 412 W. Orange St. in ment. Applications are Fite and City Attorney Gerald The Methodist Church Con- Wauchula, is offering free through the Heartland Buhr said that could not be ference recently paid its bill of credit counseling. Homeless Continuum of done because of the Florida $4,000 for maintenance of the Call 773-6349 Monday Care, which includes Sunshine Law. church's portion of the ceme- through Friday between 8 Hardee, DeSoto, Glades, Mayor Fite instructed city tery. The local church, estab- a.m. and 5 p.m. to schedule Highlands and Okee- commissioner Steve Spinks to lished in 1880, closed several an appointment. chobee counties. get with the administration and months ago and the building Apply for funding at heart- review minutes relating to the and property are for sale. The Apply For $$$ landch.com. Contact the retirement of Northup, a long- last reported price was Heartland Coalition for the time city employee, then to $350,000, which includes a To Aid Homeless Homeless at (863) 453- give a report of his findings at house and part of the cemetery. The Heartland Coalition 8901 with any questions.

On This Day: • In 1173 Construction of the Tower of Pisa begins, and it takes two cen- AIR ALON turies to complete. H S • In 1483 Opening of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican 773-5665 • In 1859 Otis Tuft patents the first passenger elevator in the US 116 Carlton St. • Wauchula • In 1904 Libanus McLouth Todd of Rochester, New York patents his Hours: check-writing machine, the Protectograph designed to protect against Tuesday - Friday 9-6 check forgers 8:9,16p

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED FOR TAX DEED FOR TAX DEED WARNING WARNING THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WARNING WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY LEGAL INTEREST. LEGAL INTEREST. WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE LEGAL INTEREST. The property will be sold at a public auction on the The property will be sold at a public auction on the 29th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the 29th day of August, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless the The property will be sold at a public auction on the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- 12th day of September, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., unless tions concerning real property taxes, contact the tions concerning real property taxes, contact the the back taxes are paid. To make payment or for Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- questions concerning real property taxes, contact 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive the Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, 773-9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To re- contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- ceive further information regarding the Tax Deed mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Sale, contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Wauchula, Florida, 33873). Courts, immediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, Wauchula, Florida, 33873). The holder of the following tax certificate has filed The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- The holder of the following tax certificate has filed tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- tion of the property, and the names in which it was tion of the property, and the names in which it was tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- assessed are: assessed are: tion of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are: CERTIFICATE NO.: 1315 CERTIFICATE NO.: 1313 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 CERTIFICATE NO.: 1316 NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2012 Cunningham, Trustee Cunningham, Trustee NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: James A. Cun- ningham, Trustee Description of Property: Description of Property: Parcel ID Number: 27-34-27-0000-52500-0000 Parcel ID Number: 21-34-27-9000-50050-0000 Description of Property: Parcel ID Number: 28-34-27-0000-50050-0000 409 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS 500 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS ALL W OF RD LESS SE1/4 - ALL N OF SR636 - PART OF 640 AC 1/32 MINERAL RIGHTS PART OF 9185 ACRE TRACT 9185 ACRE TRACT LESS ALL OF SECTION PART OF 9185 LESS PHOSPHATE OR228P790 27 PHOSPHATE OR228P790 21 34S ACRE TRACT LESS PHOSPHATE 34S 27E 27E

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

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the cer- according to law, the property described in the cer- according to law, the property described in the cer- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- der on September 12, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. der on August 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. der on August 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk By: Norma M. Juarez, Deputy Clerk Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Victoria L. Rogers Victoria L. Rogers Victoria L. Rogers Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Comptroller Comptroller Tax Deed File: 252018TD011XXXX Tax Deed File: 252018TD010XXXX Tax Deed File: 252018TD009XXXX Date: 08/06/2018 Date: 07/23/2018 Date: 07/23/2018 Ad No.: 1 8:9-30c Ad No.: 1 7:26-8:16c Ad No.: 1 7:26-8:16c B8 The Herald-Advocate, August 9, 2018 HSA Closes Summer Swim Season NURSING NEED By TOM STAIK 51.61. 13th, Alexandra Herrera, Of The Herald-Advocate Girls 200Y Breast: 7th, 1:21.93. The Hardee Swim Associa- Riley Justiss, 3:23.51. Boy’s 11-12 100Y Free: 9th, tion traveled to the Space Boys 11-12 200Y Free: 7th, Braddock Dickey, 1:22.71. Coast late last month for the Braddock Dickey, 2:55.88. Girl’s 13-14 200Y Free: 5th, 2018 Titusville Invitational. Girl’s 13-14 100Y Free: 7th, Morgan Dickey, 2:25.50. The statewide event – held Morgan Dickey, 1:05.96. Girl’s 200Y Free: 19th, July 28-29 – marked the end of Girls 100Y Free: 13th, Renell Herrera, 2:31.95; 21st, this summer’s travel swim sea- Renell Herrera, 1:05.01; 19th, Abby Duke, 2:36.97; 24th, son. Morgan Hellein, 1:07.79; and Morgan Hellein, 2:43.97; and Khale Dickey claimed the 20th, Abby Duke, 1:08.41. 25th, Riley Justiss, 2:53.74. squad’s sole first place finish Boy’s 100Y Free: 9th, Hugh Boy’s 200Y Free: 5th, Oren in the 9-10 50 yard breast- Pate, 57.97; 10th, Oren Craw- Crawford, 2:10.06; and 7th, stroke after finishing with a ford, 58.00; and 13th, Cole Cole Wilson, 2:17.46. time of 34.65. Wilson, 1:00.35. Girl’s 100Y Back: 10th, The squad claimed 23 fin- Girl’s 200Y Free Relay: 5th, Renell Herrera, 1:20.09; and ishes in the top 10. HSA (Renell Herrera, Abby 12th, Abby Duke, 1:20.81. Duke, Morgan Dickey, and Boy’s 100Y Back: 4th, Hugh Individual Results: Morgan Hellein), 1:58.66. Pate, 1:11.44. Girls 50Y Free: 12th, Mor- Boy’s 200Y Free Relay: 4th, Girl’s 200Y Medley Relay: gan Hellein, 28.58; 14th, HSA (Andrew Reschke, Cole 5th, HSA (Renell Herrera, Renell Herrera, 28.62; and Wilson, Hugh Pate, and Oren Abby Duke, Morgan Dickey, 25th, Abby Duke, 31.80. Crawford), 1:46.99. and Morgan Hellein), 2:20.88. Boys 50Y Free: 11th, Oren Girls 9-10 50Y Fly: 3rd, Girl’s 500Y Free: 6th, Mor- Crawford, 26.98; 12th, Cole Khale Dickey, 42.67. gan Hellein, 7:08.80; and 7th, Wilson, 27.07; and 13th, Hugh Girl’s 9-10 50Y Breast: 11th, Renell Herrera, 7:09.61. Pate, 27.43. Saydee Herrera, 1:06.41. Girl’s 9-10 100Y IM: 2nd, Girls 11-12 50Y Back: 18th, Girl’s 9-10 100Y Free: 4th, Khale Dickey, 1:27.48. Alexandra Herrera, 46.35. Khale Dickey, 1:20.60; and Girl’s 9-10 50Y Back: 2nd, Boys 11-12 50Y Back: 11th, 8th, Saydee Herrera, 1:33.53. Khale Dickey, 42.40. Braddock Dickey, 44.01. Girl’s 200Y IM: 14th, Abby Girl’s 9-10 50Y Free: 1st, Girls 11-12 50Y Breast: Duke, 3:02.97. Khale Dickey, 34.65; and 4th, 13th, Alexandra Herrera, Girl’s 11-12 100Y Free: Saydee Herrera, 40.33.

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Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm Saturday 9 am to 1 pm 8:9c 8:9c August 9, 2018, The Herald-Advocate B9 B10 The Herald-Advocate, August 9, 2018 there is no "Star Wars" without Boyega, Lupita Nyong'o and General Organa, aka Princess Domhnall Gleeson all are re- Couch Theater Celebrity Extra Leia. Abrams revealed in a turning, with Richard E. Grant statement: "We desperately and Naomi Ackie joining the By Cindy Elavsky loved Carrie Fisher. Finding a cast. DVD Previews truly satisfying conclusion to *** Q: One of my favorite Q: Has there been any the Skywalker saga without her Q: Do you have any "Ozark" By Sam Struckhoff shows was "Deadwood" on word on what is planned for eluded us. We have found a news? HBO. Watching that and "Star Wars: Episode IX" way to honor Carrie's legacy —Nancy P., via email DVDs reviewed here are available in stores the week of Feb. 5. "The Sopranos" was a ritual since the death of Carrie and role as Leia in 'Episode IX' A: At long last, the slow- PICKS OF THE WEEK mean girl. for me. Over the years I've Fisher? I can't see how they by using unseen footage we burn, engrossing Netflix drama "The Rider" (R) — Chinese- heard rumors that it's com- can work around her death, shot together in 'Episode VII' will return Aug. 31 for its 10- American director Chloe Zhao "Breaking In" (PG-13) — ing back, but nothing seems and they definitely can't re- ('The Force Awakens')." episode second season. And helms this sweetly heartbreak- Shaun (Gabrielle Union) is on to come of it. Any news? cast such an iconic role. What that footage is and how from the official logline of sea- ing story of a young rodeo up- a weekend trip to her recently —David F., via email —Kellie D., The Villages, it will play into the mythology son two, you know this season and-comer who struggles to deceased father's remote estate A: It's finally happening! Florida is a tightly is going to be filled with just as find meaning after an injury to close up shop and list it for After years of speculation and A: Carrie passed guarded secret, of much nail-biting drama as the leaves him unable to participate sale. She is accompanied by false starts, at the Television away from cardiac course, but J.J. did first: "The stakes are even in the sport her teen Critics Association press con- arrest in December let us know a few higher than before, and the that had come daughter and ference in July, HBO program- 2016 at age 60, just details about Byrdes soon realize they have to define his school-age ming president Casey Bloys after she had "Episode IX," to go all in before they can get confidence. son. Dad's announced that a "Deadwood" wrapped on "The which is sched- out." I'm all tingly just thinking Brady (Brady place is seri- movie has been greenlighted. It Last Jedi." How- uled for release in about what's in store for Jason Jandreau) is ously is scheduled to begin shooting ever, there has been December 2019. Bateman, Laura Linney and left with swanky with in October, with a tentative word of a Billy Dee company, aren't you? seizures after serious secu- spring 2019 release. A big fac- workaround from Williams returns Write to Cindy at King Fea- being thrown rity. As it tor for the delay was rounding director J.J. to the fold in his tures Weekly Service, 628 Vir- from a bull, turns out, a up the cast at the same time to Abrams, and he's role of Lando Cal- ginia Drive, Orlando, FL and is informed that with re- gaggle of burglar bad guys film the series. As Bloys ex- going back two rissian; and, of 32803; or e-mail her at let- peated riding, they will only (headed by Billy Bragg) are on plained: "All of these people movies in the canon to make it course, Mark Hamill, Anthony [email protected]. get worse. What is more mean- the premises to find a hidden worked hard to get this to- happen. He too knows that Daniels, Daisy Ridley, John (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. ingful: a longer life drained of boatload of cash. When they gether. It's been a logistics purpose, or a short but full ex- kidnap the kids but don't man- nightmare getting all of the cast istence doing what you love? age to snag Shaun, she must members' schedules together, Interestingly, the story is in- fight for her family using but we are there." Hollywood spired by the lead actor's real brains, brawn and her maternal *** Inside By Tony Rizzo life, although fictionalized, and instincts. I have been a huge the film is populated with peo- fan of Gabrielle Union ever At last it's been confirmed, also cast Margot Robbie, Tim- Blunt, Paul Giamatti and Jack ple, not actors: Jandreau's fa- since "Bring It On" and she and we can tell you what othy Olyphant, Luke Perry, Whitehall for an October 2019 ther plays his father, and sister definitely has the chops for ______Quentin Tarantino has planned Dakota Fanning, Al Pacino, release. plays his sister. Set in the both action and to carry a IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF for Oscar-winner Leonardo Emile Hirsch, Tim Roth and Harrison Ford must have hauntingly beautiful and bereft movie. But not this one. Let's THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DiCaprio and three-time Nicholas Hammond, (original been disappointed when "Indi- Badlands of South Dakota, it just say it's not her best show- IN AND FOR HARDEE COUNTY, Oscar-nominee Brad Pitt in his TV series "Spider-Man"). ana Jones 5" was put off for works, as do its players. case and leave it at that. FLORIDA film "Once Upon a Time in "Once Upon a Time in Holly- two years, but he got over it CASE NO. 252018CA000119 Hollywood." The story is wood" opens Aug. 19, 2019. quick by signing to drive a dog "Life of the Party" (PG-13) "On Chesil Beach" (R) — about former Western series *** sled in the remake of Jack — In an attempt to prove that Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle SOUTH FT. MEADE LAND cowboy Rick Dalton (Di- Hollywood is so fickle. London's "The Call of the it's never too late to get that play Florence and Edward, a MANAGEMENT, INC., a Caprio) and his best friend and Dwayne Johnson Wild," which was college degree — and a truck- pair of newlywed virgins who Florida corporation longtime stunt double Cliff rode "Jumanji, most memorably load of revenge — Melissa approach their awkward first Plaintiff, Booth (Pitt), set in 1969, with Welcome to the made with Oscar- McCarthy stars as Deanna, a night as man and wife from vs. the Manson family murders as Jungle" to just winners Clark Gable 40-something mom who gets vastly different positions, each the backdrop for the story. short of $1 billion (1935) and Charlton blindsided by her jerk husband colored by personal experi- IDOB, INC., a dissolved Florida As a reporter covering the at the box office Heston (1972). after they deliver their daughter ences and the communication corporation, and its Hollywood scene when the and "Rampage" to Maybe playing a (Mollie Gordon) to Decatur constraints of traditionalist, officers, directors, Manson clan murdered actress $426 million, but wilderness prospec- University: He's divorcing her, upper-crust 1962 England. The stockholders, creditors, and all Sharon Tate and her friends on and he's got all the money since story is told interspersed with other parties claiming by, because his latest tor in the Yukon will through, under or against it, Cielo Drive, I remember dis- release, "Sky- finally earn Harrison she quit college to take care of flashbacks of their sublime Defendants. cos, clubs and restaurants shut- scraper," came in Ford an Oscar, as it the kids. But the joke's on him, courtship and other pertinent ______/ tered because celebrities were third its first week, did for Leonardo Di- because she signs up to finish memories. It is based on the crippled with fear. In fact, behind the animated "Hotel Caprio in "The Revenant" her final year alongside her Booker Prize-winning novella AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION none of them left their homes Transylvania 3" and "Ant-Man (2015). daughter -- and gets busy living by Ian McEwan, who also for weeks until they found out that co-ed life. Another Mc- adapted the story. TO: IDOB, INC., a dissolved and the Wasp," with a mere Even though Clint Eastwood Florida corporation, and its offi- who was behind it all. I chatted $71.6 million (more than half didn't get to direct Bradley Carthy/Ben Falcone produc- cers, directors, stockholders, with Sharon Tate and Jay Se- its cost), they think he's off his Cooper in "A Star Is Born" tion, it's funny, but not NEW TV RELEASES creditors, and all other parties bring at The Factory the night game. When the kids are done (which Cooper directed and over-the-top funny. Maya "Get Shorty" Season 1 claiming by, through, under or before the murders and was watching their cartoons and starred in himself), he'll direct Rudolph stars as Deanna's loud "The Good Doctor" against it. visited the next week by the superheroes, the rest of us will Cooper in the crime drama and lovely best friend Chris- "Riverdale" Season 2 C/O Winfried Kunkel FBI, who wanted to know tine, and Debby Reynolds has "Six" Season 2 Haupetstrabe 70 be thrilled by "The Rock" "The Mule," with Laurence A 7302 Nikitsch Osterreich what we talked about. climbing his skyscraper. He's Fishburne and Dianne Wiest. a cute drop-in as the resident (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. Austria Tarantino is pulling out all not worried though; he's al- Hopefully Bradley isn't play- the stops to make this a big ready moved on to filming ing the title role! The Florida panther is Florida’s most endangered species and YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an ac- film about Hollywood. He's "Jungle Cruise" with Emily (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Inc. one of the world’s rarest. tion has been filed against you to quiet title on the following de- scribed property in Hardee County, Florida: ★ ★ Parcel ID No. 15-34-24- 0000-00160-0000 Tract B-12, IDOB, INC., CITRUS GROVES, more particularly described as: Begin at the NW corner of said Section 15, Township 34 South, Range 24 East, Hardee County, Florida, ★ Re-Elect ★ and run thence S. 89°42’41” E. and along the North line of said Section 15, 73.91 feet; thence S.0°43’30”W, 1679.95 feet to the P.O.B.; thence con- SUE BIRGE tinue same line, 385.0 feet; County Commissioner District Two thence S. 89°38’32” E, ★ ★ 86.00 feet; thence S. 0°43’30” W, 55.00 feet; thence S. 89°38’32’ E, “PROVEN AND EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP” 744.0 feet; thence N 0°43’30” E, 385.0 feet; Sue Birge thence N 89°38’32” W, 682.0 feet; thence N Respects, Honors & Supports Our Veterans! 0°43’30” E, 55.0 feet; ★ ★ thence N 89°38’32”W, 148.0 feet P.O.B. Subject to a 10 ft. road and mainte- Thank You Veterans! nance easement along East side.

AND Commence at NW corner of Section 15, Township 34 ★ ★ South, Range 24 East, Hardee County, Florida, and run thence S. 89°42’41” E, and along the North line of said Section 15 a distance of 73.91 feet; thence S. 0°43’30” W, 2064.95 feet to the Point of ★ ★ Beginning; thence con- tinue S 0°43’30” W, 55.00 feet; thence S 89°38’32” E, 86.00 feet; thence N 0°43’30” E, 55.00 feet; thence N. 89°38’32” W, 86.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. ★ ★ and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to JOHN W. H. BURTON of John W. H. Burton, P.A., Post Of- fice Drawer 1729, Wauchula, FL 33873-1729, on or before the 31st day of August, 2018, and ★ ★ file the original with the Clerk of the Court either before service on Plaintiffs’ attorney or immedi- ately thereafter, or a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the com- plaint or petition. For the Past 8 Years it has been my pleasure to help coordinate and escort WITNESS my hand and seal ★ ★ of this Court on this 26th day of over 200 veterans on Honor/Rotary Freedom Flights to D.C. to see their July, 2018. memorials. One of my greatest passions is to support those men and VICTORIA L. ROGERS, women who have sacrificed for our country and our freedom. God Bless Clerk of Courts them all! By: J Wingo Deputy Clerk ★ “All Gave Some — Some Gave All” ★ Political Advertisement approved and paid for by Sue Birge, Republican for Hardee County Commissioner District Two 8:9p ______8:2,23c