Man's Body Found with Alligator

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119th Year No. 32 2 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 93¢ Plus 7¢ Sales Tax Thursday, July 4, 2019 Man’s Body Found With Alligator By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A body found partially consumed by an alligator in a Mo- saic waterway last week was that of a Hardee County man, authorities said. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as Michael Ford II, 45, of Wauchula. A Mosaic employee discovered Ford’s body floating in what was described as a “hy- draulic ditch” at the old Fort Meade mine near the Peeples Road “fishing gate” and County Road 630. The 911 call was logged in at 7:43 a.m. last Thursday. PCSO public information officer Carrie Horstman said when the mining worker came across the scene, a large alligator had a part of Ford’s body in its mouth. When first respon- ders arrived, however, the gator “had disengaged.” A contracted nuisance-alligator trapper dispatched by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Con- servation Commission cap- tured and killed the gator. It was 11-feet 10-inches long, according to Melody Kilborn, See ALLIGATOR A3 Man Dies Following Bar Punch By CYNTHIA KRAHL Of The Herald-Advocate A 54-year-old Bowling Green man has died after being punched at an area bar. William “Bill” Forrester succumbed to his injuries on Thursday while hospitalized at Lakeland Regional Health, where he had been transported by medical helicopter follow- PHOTO COURTESY FISH & WILDLIFE COMMISSION ing the Saturday, June 22, in- Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers work to load a trapped and killed alligator into the bed of an FWC truck on Thursday. cident. The alligator had been discovered with a man’s body parts in its mouth on Mosaic mining property in western Fort Meade. His alleged attacker, Shane Barrington, 35, of 505 Myrtle St. N.W., Fort Meade, was jailed shortly after the punch was thrown, booked into the Polk County Jail at 11:30 p.m. Blaze Damages Church Put It Down! on a charge of aggravated bat- By TOM STAIK the blaze was reported at 8:12 to the scene. tery causing serious bodily Of The Herald-Advocate p.m. “Pre-arrival given by dis- The cause was ruled electri- By JENNIFER McCONKEY harm, a second-degree felony, The smell of smoke still patch was that the church had cal. “Command’s origin and Of The Herald-Advocate See PUNCH A3 lingers this week at the New smoke coming out of the eaves cause investigation pointed to Florida’s new law prohibiting texting while driving Mt. Zion AME Church in and visible fire,” noted Lt. an electrical light fixture above went into effect on Monday, allowing law enforcement Wauchula after fire ripped Greg Pfeiffer. the foyer,” Pfeiffer noted. officers to pull drivers over for that offense. WEATHER through the house of worship Firefighters reportedly ar- The church’s main breaker But what exactly does the new law entail? Saturday evening. rived to find “smoke coming panel also showed a tripped Essentially, you can’t operate a motor vehicle while DATE HIGH LOW RAIN entering characters into a cellphone or other communi- 06/25 98 70 0.01 John Corbett, the church’s out of the eaves and fire visible breaker for the main air condi- 06/26 97 69 0.01 property manager, was hard at through the windows located tioning condenser, according cation device, or while sending or reading a text, email, 06/27 95 70 0.00 work Tuesday afternoon set- above the front entryway.” to the report. etc. 06/28 93 72 0.03 ting up the fellowship hall for The fire, according to the re- Duke Energy was called to “Five seconds is the average time a driver’s eyes are 06/29 88 71 0.13 Wednesday’s services. port, was seated above the the scene and pulled the build- off the road while texting,” says AAA, which is head- 06/30 92 70 0.02 “We were blessed,” Corbett ceiling of the church’s main ing’s meter. quartered in Central Florida. “At 55 mph, that would be 07/01 95 71 0.00 said. “It could have been much foyer. It was confined to the Corbett said the blaze has the equivalent of driving the length of a football field, Rainfall to 07/01/2019 - 20.41 main entranceway and did not not stopped members from blind.” Same period last year - 23.17 worse.” Ten Year Average - 49.17 According to an incident re- spread to adjoining attic space. gathering to worship. Voice-based, hands-free texting is allowed, but can still Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center port released Monday by The State Fire Marshal was Sunday services, he said, See DOWN A2 Hardee County Fire Rescue, contacted but did not respond See BLAZE A3 INDEX Classifieds ...... B8 Courthouse Report . . . .A8 Crime Blotter ...... A9 Hardee Surpasses State In Math Scores Entertainment ...... B11 of federal programs. “There are still “It was great news,” Hall said. Mosley said. “It takes everyone moni- Fort Meade Times ...... B2 By TOM STAIK Of The Herald-Advocate some areas we need to work on, but we Hardee Junior High School recorded toring our data and targeting those kids Hardee Living ...... B6 are making gains across the board.” significant gains in the assessment, as that might have weaknesses in certain Obituaries ...... A4 Hardee County schools are solving the equation for successfully teaching The Florida Standards Assessment students in grades 6-8 passed at a rate areas or standards, and keying into Puzzles ...... A5 math. grades student achievement on a five- of 55 percent – a jump of seven percent areas where we need to focus.” Save The Date ...... A2 The School District of Hardee point scale. Grades of one or two are over last year. The success at the junior high still Solunar Forecast ...... County surpassed the state average in considered below average. Ratings of “Hardee Junior High has some fan- lags the state average for grades 6-8, math proficiency on the Florida Stan- three through five are considered pass- tastic teachers, and I am very proud of though, which was 59 percent. dards Assessment exam, according to ing. the work they are doing,” said Dr. Sh- Local elementary students in grades data published Friday by the Florida Hardee students in grades 3-8 passed eryl Mosley, principal. 3-5 also made gains. Hardee elemen- Department of Education. the mathematics portion of the annual Mosley credits the gains to the team- tary schools saw 68 percent of students “Overall we are really pleased with test at a rate of 62 percent. work of the entire school community. tested pass the assessment. The our scores,” said Theresa Hall, director The state average was 61 percent. “Everyone worked together,” See SCORES A2 A2 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 SCORES THE Continued From A1 erald- dvocate success marks a two percent increase over the Students in grades 9-10 had a success rate of SAVE H HARDEE COUNTY’SAHOMETOWN COVERAGE 66 percent of students who passed last year. 42 percent – a three percent jump over last MICHAEL R. KELLY The statewide average for elementary students year. Co-Publisher and Editor finding success on the eam was 62 percent. According to Hall, the consistent rate of Neighboring DeSoto County tied with Jef- growth in student achievement across all grade THE JAMES R. KELLY ferson County as the second worst performing levels is significant. Co-Publisher districts in the state, with a 40 percent pass rate “It shows that the foundations we are build- CYNTHIA M. KRAHL on the math assessment. The worst district was ing in elementary school are beginning to carry DATE Managing Editor the Florida School for the Deaf & Blind, with over to the other grades,” she said. NOEY DeSANTIAGO a 22 percent pass rate. Neighboring DeSoto County was the third Highlands County had a 53 percent pass rate worst performing district in the state, with 34 JULY Production Manager TOM STAIK and Polk County had a 51 percent pass rate. percent of students passing the language arts 4 – 4th of July Fireworks/ Sports Editor component. Second worst was Jefferson DARLENE WILLIAMS Pioneer Park/231 Algebra Excels Here County at 32 percent. The worst was the Assistant Wilbur C King Production Manager Hardee students also outpaced the state av- Florida School for the Deaf & Blind with 17 Blvd, Zolfo erage in successful completion of Algebra 1. percent. Springs/Dusk 115 S. Seventh Ave. • P.O. Box 338 Hardee Junior High saw 99 percent of stu- Highlands County earned a 46 percent pass Wauchula, FL 33873 dents enrolled in Algebra 1 successfully com- rate and Polk County earned a 47 percent pass 5 – Games at Heritage Phone: (863) 773-3255 • Fax: (863) 773-0657 plete the end-of-course assessment. That state rate. Park/Heritage Park/ average for eighth graders was 86 percent. [email protected] All Day Ninth graders taking Algebra 1 at Hardee Scores Up Statewide 5 – Friday Night Magic/ [email protected] Senior High School also bested the state aver- Florida Education Commissioner Richard [email protected] Sanctuary Gaming age, with 50 percent of students successfully Corcoron lauded increased student success on Club/1 pm passing the exam. The state average was 45 the annual assessments in a statement to media Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the percent. last week. Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at 8 – Pokémon Limited “High-quality education is a basic right for League/Sanctuary U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office Language Arts Gains (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: all students that has an undeniable connection Gaming Club/1321 The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. Hardee County students also saw solid gains to freedom. Developing lifelong learners helps E. Main St., in language arts proficiency, although the dis- ensure students have the confidence to pursue Wauchula/1 pm DEADLINES: trict still trailed statewide success rates. their career and life aspirations, knowing they Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. Local students in grades 3-10 passed the lan- are well equipped to overcome any of life’s 9 – K-5th Grade Summer School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. guage arts portion of the assessment at a rate challenges. Reading/HC Public Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) of 48 percent. “Accountability is key because it provides a Library/10 am General News — Monday 5 p.m. The state average was 55 percent. routine, uniform measurement that drives 9 – Sanctuary Gaming Ads — Tuesday Noon Despite trailing the state average by seven change where inequity is identified,” Corcoron Club/Sanctuary percent, the results showed positive gains. continued. Gaming Club/1321 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Students in grades 3-5 had a success rate of “As leaders, we must balance the benefits of E. Main St., Hardee County — 6 months, $26 • 1 year, $49 • 2 years, $95 55 percent – a two percent jump over last year. this information with the need to protect our Wauchula/1 pm Florida — 6 months, $29 • 1 year, $55 • 2 years, $109 Students in grades 6-8 had a success rate of core function. These results prove that we have Out of State — 6 months, $34 • 1 year, $59 • 2 years, $120 44 percent – a three percent jump over last moved in the right direction, and I am im- 10 – Adult Coloring Club/ Online — 1 month, $5 • 6 months, $19 • 1 year, $37 • 2 years, $70 year. mensely proud of our students,” he concluded. HC Public Library/ 10 am LETTERS: 10 – Tech for Seniors/HC The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of Public Library/ public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. vegetables) have half the calcium and 20 percent of the Vitamin 10 am A, of broccoli of 70 years ago, wrote Carrie Blackmore Smith 10 – Movie at the Library/ and Emily Hopkins. HC Public Library/ "One reason lies in the soil and how Americans farm it. DOWN 1 pm Over the past two centuries, U.S. population growth and farming Continued From A1 10 – Scythe Campaign/ Sanctuary Gaming have stressed and degraded our dirt quality. Our soil is not as be a dangerous distraction, ac- Kelly’s Column alive as it once was, and experts say that's a problem," they Club/1321 E. Main cording to AAA. St., Wauchula/1 pm By Jim wrote. More and more farmers are recognizing they are part of You’re also still allowed to the problem, which extends beyond their acreage and also affects use a GPS, receive emergency the water quality in our lakes, rivers and oceans downstream. 11 – Pre-K Storytime/HC alerts and report emergencies, Public Library/ In the 1930s dirt was a priority. "A series of droughts lasted crimes or traffic incidents. eight years. Poor land management and over-cultivation gave 10 am In Florida last year, AAA 11 – “Stitch by Stitch” The New York Times on its front page on May 17, 2019, had rise to the Dust Bowl. In those days it was typical to plow a field notes, there were 140 traffic a news story datelined Zolfo Springs entitled "Citrus Farmers to a pulverized, fine dirt before planting. So, when he extended Crochet & Knitting/ crashes on average each day HC Public Library/ Facing Deadly Bacteria Turn to Antibiotics, Alarming Health dry spell hit, soil became loose and was swept away by intense that involved a distracted Officials." dust storms that blotted out the sun." 10 am driver. 11 – Widows Lunch/ The subtitle was "In its decision to approve two drugs for Many farmers left their homes to find work. This ordeal re- A first conviction for tex- orange and grapefruit trees, the EPA (Environmental Protection sulted in adopting uniform soil laws and the creation of the Soil Florida’s First ting while driving involves a Assembly of God/ Agency) largely ignored objections from the CDC (Centers for Conservation Service, today called the Natural Resources Con- base fine of $30. Disease Control and Prevention) and the FDA (Food and Drug servation Service (NRCS). 11 am Any conviction within five 11 – S.T.E.M. Galaxy Administration), which fear that expanding their use in cash In the 1950s, farmers began using synthetic fertilizers, many years of a previous one will be crops could fuel antibiotic resistance in humans." The author was farmers stopped raising livestock for the manure and focused Bottles/HC Public penalized by a $60 base fine Library/2 pm Andrew Jacobs, with photographs by Michael Adno. only on cash crops such as corn and soybeans, used in many and three points on the driver’s Local growers interviewed for the story were R. Roy Pette- products, said Harold van E's, a professor of soil and water man- 11 – Smash Ultimate Fight/ license. Sanctuary Gaming way and Kenny Sanders. Since 2016 (under the Obama admin- agement at Cornell University. Capt. Brett Dowden of the istration) the EPA has allowed Florida citrus growers to use "Farmers began producing one or two crops, planted year Club/1321 E. Main Bowling Green Police Depart- St., Wauchula/1 pm streptomycin and oxytetracycline on an emergency basis but the after year. Over time the combination of these practices lowered ment says that BGPD officers volume allowed has been increased under the Trump adminis- the biodiversity of the soil. Healthy soil should be teeming with will be issuing warnings as cit- tration, wrote Jacobs. The EPA has proposed allowing up to microbes and worms and rich with decomposed organic matter." 12 – Games at Heritage izens get used to the new law. Park/Heritage Park/ 650,000 pounds of streptomycin. Americans annually use 14,000 The U.S. Farm Bill provides funding to agencies such as The Florida Highway Patrol pounds of the class of antibiotics that include streptomycin, he NRCS which help farmers adopt practices like cover cops. The All Day will mostly be issuing warn- 12 – Cook Fruit Rockets noted. Indiana NCRS said over 90 percent of the state's cropland is still ings and providing education The European Union has banned the agricultural use of farmed without cover crops and up to 50 percent of the soil's or- with Danni/HC during the first six months as Public Library/2 pm those two antibiotics, as well as Brazil. ganic matter has been lost due to farming methods over the last well, according to FHP Capt. American citrus growers, including Brazil, are battling cit- 70 years, said Shannon Zezula, state resource conservationist for 12 – Friday Night Magic/ Tom Pikul. Sanctuary Gaming rus greening, called huanglongbing, a bacteria that is spread by the Indiana NRCS. “We want all to stay safe on the Asian citrus psyllid. Many farmers, however, are signing up for better manage- Club/1321 E. Main busy roads,” notes Hardee St., Wauchula/1 pm Petteway said the antibiotics have helped his trees ("They ment practices, using modern technology, weather and markets County Sheriff Arnold Lanier. used to have pneumonia, but now it's like they have a cold." to determine methods that will improve the soil, help the envi- There are many types of Sanders said he used antibiotics one year and quit. ronment and also make the farms more profitable, said Shefali 16 – K-5th Grade Summer distractions while driving, and Reading/HC Public In 2017 the FDA banned the use of antibiotics to promote Mehta, executive director of the Soil Health Partnership program texting is one of them, the growth in livestock animals, which led to a one-third drop in launched by the National Corn Growers Association in 2014. Library/10 am sheriff says. Lanier adds that if 16 – Devotion & Lunch/ sales of antibiotics for livestock, wrote Jacobs. Over 140 farmers in 14 states have signed up for the program. you need to make a phone call Some researchers believe widespread use of fungicides Mehta said healthier soils can alleviate the stress of climate Hardee Help Center/ or send a text, you should pull noon sprayed on vegetables and flowers worldwide is associated with change by retaining more moisture, lowering the temperature on over first. a surge in a drug-resistant lung infection called aspergillosis, and the fields, storing more carbon and releasing less carbon diox- 17 – Adult Coloring Club/ some suspect their use is behind the rise of Candida auris, a ide. HC Public Library/ deadly fungal infection. Cover crops reduce farm runoff of excess nitrogen and Corrections 10 am The CDC says drug-resistant infections sicken two million phosphorus which can help cause algal blooms in lakes and 17 – Tech for Seniors/HC Americans each year, resulting in 23,000 deaths, wrote Jacobs. rivers and contribute to dead (hypoxic) zones in coastal waters. Public Library/ Some scientists are concerned that bacteria in the soil could be- Over 25 percent of U.S. cropland is used to grow corn, of At The Herald-Advo- 10 am come resistant and find their way into groundwater or contami- which the vast majority is used to feed livestock or make ethanol cate, we want accuracy to 17 – Movie at the Library/ nate food. to add to gasoline. Most of the portion of corn consumed by be a given, not just our HC Public Library/ The U.S. government has long approved use of smaller Americans goes into making sweeteners such as high fructose goal. If you believe we 1 pm amounts of streptomycin and oxytetracycline to manage a de- corn syrup. This has lead to rising rates of obesity in America, have printed an error in structive bacterial disease that infects apple and pear crops in said Mary Jo Forbord, who with her husband run the Prairie fact, please call to report 18 – Pre-K Storytime/HC California. The EPA prohibits their application for 40 days be- Horizons organic beef, fruit and vegetable farm in Minnesota. it. We will review the infor- Public Library/ fore harvest, reported the Times. Indiana farmer Kameron Donaldson now grows cover crops mation, and if we find it 10 am Sanders said citrus greening is "the kiss of death. Used to to help improve the soil. This has decreased erosion and helped needs correction or clarifi- 18 – “Stitch by Stitch” be if you had 40 acres, you'd drive a Cadillac and send your kids improve yields of corn and soybeans. He plans to leave the land cation, we will do so here. Crochet & Knitting/ to college. Not anymore." better than he found it. "It's better to take care of the land and To make a report, call HC Public Library/ It is important to note farm chemical companies are also it'll take care of you. But there is a cost to getting that land where Managing Editor Cynthia 10 am doing research as well as the government, and it has not been you want it to be." Krahl at 773-3255. found that using these chemicals as directed pose a health haz- Another modern trend among some farmers is to stop plow- 19 – Games at Heritage ard. ing their fields so often and to adopt no-tillage methods, which Park/Heritage Park/ The current Citrus Industry magazine quotes how Del Mur- leaves mulch and stubble on the field to rot. This in turn enriches All Day phy fights greening disease in his 66-acre citrus grove east of the soil, reduces weed growth and increases retention of water 19 – Art: Coffee Filter Avon Park and is having success. His production practices in- and nutrients, reports the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This Planets/HC Public clude using Cleo rootstock, spraying bacteriacide, better irriga- reduces tractor time and fuel costs, and less synthetic fertilizer Library/2 pm tion, applying compost to his soil, leaf analysis (to determine is needed. nutrient deficiencies) twice a year, regular fertilizer applications This citrus greening disease in Florida is causing some 23 – K-5th Grade Summer both dry and through irrigation lines, and injecting a sulfuric acid growers to think beyond recent traditions and focus more on soil HAIR SALON Reading/HC Public product to lower PH in irrigation water. Murphy praises fellow health which produces healthier roots. Perhaps more cover crops Library/10 am Florida citrus growers for sharing information and praised citrus and other organic materials such as mulch and manures can be 773-5665 consultant Marty McKenna, wrote author Ernie Neff. used and less chemical fertilizers, herbicides and bacteriacides. 116 Carlton St. • Wauchula 24 – Adult Coloring Club/ Millions of dollars and many scientists are doing research Consumers hold the ultimate power, and they may increas- HC Public Library/ on how to combat citrus greening, including experimenting with ingly lean toward quality and healthful choices. If better soil pro- Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9-6 10 am new rootstocks. Some growers (especially for fresh fruit) are put- duces healthier vegetables, would not the same hold true for 24 – Tech for Seniors/HC

Saturday 9-3 7:4c ting a fine-mesh net over young trees to keep away psyllids fruits such as apple and oranges? Public Library/ which suck sap from tender new growth and spread the huang- 10 am longbing bacteria. The greening disease interferes with adsorp- 24 – Movie at the Library/ tion of water and nutrients in the trees, causes yellowish HC Public Library/ The splotching on the leaves, reduces the fruit crop and also de- Herald-Advocate 1 pm creases the quality and taste of the fruit. Printers & Publishers Come get your subscription Bowling Green citrus grower Bruce Durrance has a 15-acre Have an entry for Save The block of navel oranges that has been adversely affected by green- to The Herald Advocate. Date? See contact info below. ing. The past two years the quality has not been good enough for - Save The Date will keep resi- the fresh fruit market and the small crops have been sent to pro- Serving Hardee County dents informed of upcoming cessing plants for juice. community happenings. To The USA Today several months ago published a special edi- since 1941. have your non-profit meeting tion for the U.S. Department of Agriculture that said "produce or event posted for free, e-mail is less nutritious than it was 70 years ago because soil health has Call (863) 773 3255 today! features@theheraldadvocate. declined. Some farmers are working to change that." - com as far ahead as possible. Most of today's broccoli (and likely many of our fruits and July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate A3 BLAZE Continued From A1 Schools Plan Monthly were held in an adjacent building. space that were removed by firefighters as they It remains unclear how long the church will battled the blaze. be without its sanctuary. Charred rafters and support beams are ex- Active-Shooter Drills On the tinted glass of the church’s double posed and the thick smell of smoke permeates front doors is affixed a handwritten note: “No- the building. By TOM STAIK of the Marjory Stoneman Dou- staff on the latest security and tice, church is over in fellowship hall.” Corbett, though, remains positive. Of The Herald-Advocate glas High School Public safety policies in the next few The interior of the church remains littered “It could have spread much more than it Active-shooter drills will be Safety Act that was enacted weeks. with charred debris of the ceiling and attic did,” he said. conducted monthly at local last year by the Florida Legis- Local school officials will schools as part of an enhanced lature in the wake of the Feb. also be unveiling the FortifyFL school safety plan currently 14, 2018, massacre in Parkland digital application this year being developed by school ad- that left 17 students and staff that will allow users to submit ministration. dead and another 17 injured. tips from an electronic device. “Some schools were doing it The legislation required The information is then sent to monthly, others were doing it each school district to appoint schools officials, local law en- quarterly, but we are doing it a trained security and safety forcement, and officials in Tal- monthly until we are told oth- specialist. lahassee. erwise,” said Todd Durden, “It was a lot of classroom The FortifyFL application deputy superintendent. discussion of the Parkland in- — getfortifyfl.com — was cre- Durden’s comments came cident and other school shoot- ated jointly by the Florida De- last Thursday during an un- ings,” Durden said. “We also partment of Education, Florida scheduled security and safety had to attend a junior high Department of Law Enforce- briefing at the regular meeting school in Tallahassee and split ment, and Florida Attorney of the Hardee County School up and had to come up with a General’s Office with money Board. plan to secure a classroom.” appropriated by the Legisla- The deputy superintendent, Durden also recently com- ture through the Marjory who serves the dual role of pleted threat assessment train- Stoneman Douglas High safety and security officer for ing in a separate program School Public Safety Act. the district, attended an inten- earlier this summer. “We are going to have to sive certification session in The new certifications, ac- start putting that on all of our Tallahassee earlier last month cording to officials, will allow electronic devices,” Durden to gain certification as a safety Durden to helm a series of said. specialist. five-hour training sessions at Training in mental health The training is a byproduct each school for faculty and “first aid” is also continuing. “We have had some pretty good turnout so far,” said Kerry Terrell, director of ex- ceptional student education, who oversees the training program. School hardening efforts are expected to continue with approximately $100,000 in addi- PHOTO BY TOM STAIK tional funding anticipated from Charred debris litters the interior of New Mt. Zion AME Church following an elec- the state. Several campus fenc- trical fire in an attic space. Worship services are still being held at the campus, in- ing projects are underway this side the church’s nearby fellowship hall. summer. An updated risk-assessment reporting program is expected to be online by the start of the new academic year as well. The system collects risk assessments on students and ag- gregates the data into a central database accessible by any Encourage your children to make school across the state. The new reporting system reading the newspaper a part of fixes previous loopholes that their everyday routine for lifelong allowed students with check- learning. Newspapers are living ered pasts to withdraw from a school and enroll at a new textbooks, helping students campus and leave their past develop reading, math, social behind. “That has been a problem,” studies and language skills while COURTESY IMAGE said Mildred Smith, vice chair. exploring the issues affecting our There will be a new way to report suspicious activity at “Students would get in trouble local school campuses. The FortifyFL application, man- at one school, and they come world today. dated to be used across the state through the Marjory into a new school and that in- Stoneman Douglas Act, offers users a streamlined way formation didn’t come with P.O. Box 338 115 S. 7th Ave., to report anything out of the ordinary. them. It has been a big issue.” Wauchula, FL 33873 (863) 773-3255 Don’t Be Left Out! The HARDEE LIVING DEADLINE IS THURSDAY AT 5 PM Herald-AdvocatePrinters & Publishers PUNCH Continued From A1 ALLIGATOR Continued From A1 according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. regional public information director for reptile’s stomach, Horstman said. Horstman and Kilborn said the PCSO Barrington posted a $15,000 the FWC. “We are saddened by this loss, and send and FWC’s joint probe into Ford’s death bond and was released in the The PCSO and the FWC are currently our condolences to all involved,” Kilborn continues. early-morning hours of Tues- conducting a joint investigation into the said. A truck found at the scene has been im- day, June 25, to await trial, ac- matter. “Serious injuries caused by alligators pounded by PCSO detectives, Horstman cording to PCSO public Early autopsy results showed Ford suf- are rare in Florida,” she said. “FWC places said. She said the truck belonged to a information officer Carrie fered “other lacerations and injuries” the highest priority on public safety, and friend of Ford’s who had recently agreed Horstman. caused by the alligator, Horstman said. administers a Statewide Nuisance Alliga- to sell it to Ford. Forrester died two days “His apparent cause of death is drown- tor Program to address complaints con- Neither that friend nor Ford’s family later. ing, although his final cause and manner cerning specific alligators believed to pose had heard from Ford since days earlier, on Horstman said this Monday of death are pending toxicology,” she a threat to people, pets or property.” Sunday, June 23, Horstman said. That date that the case remains under ac- noted. She advises anyone with concerns about marked the man’s 45th birthday. tive investigation by PCSO de- Barrington Kilborn of the FWC concurred, saying an alligator to call FWC’s toll-free Nui- Ford leaves behind two daughters, a determination of whether or not “conflict sance Alligator Hotline at (866) FWC- Tiffany Ford and Haley Ford, both of tectives. No further updates rington allegedly replied, “I with an alligator” caused Ford’s death is Wauchula, and two grandchildren as well are available at this time, she knocked him the (expletive) Gator, which is 866-392-4286. Kilborn said. pending the final autopsy report from the said when someone calls the hotline, “we as parents, a grandparent, siblings and ex- out; you don’t know the whole tended family. The incident occurred late story.” Medical Examiner’s Office. will dispatch one of our contracted nui- A necropsy performed on the alligator A memorial service will be held this on that Saturday night at the Barrington first was trans- sance-alligator trappers to resolve the sit- revealed Ford’s hand and foot inside the Saturday morning in Bowling Green. Bowling Green Bar, 245 U.S. ported to the Fort Meade Sub- uation.” 17, just over the Hardee-Polk station, where he declined to county line. provide any statements regard- Multiple eye witnesses told ing the incident to a PCSO de- responding officers Barrington tective. He was then taken to was unprovoked when he the jail. struck Forrester with his PCSO officers also went to closed fist, Horstman said. the hospital, where they made According to a PCSO re- contact with medical staff port, “This rendered Forrester there. “After conducting nu- immediately unconscious, merous tests on Forrester, it falling to the barroom floor was determined he suffered a and striking his head on the serious head injury which re- hard surface.” quired intubation,” the PCSO The report goes on to state report stated. Polk County Fire Rescue ar- Doctors did not provide rived on the scene to find For- PCSO with a prognosis. rester “unconscious and not “But,” the report concluded, breathing.” “given the extent of the injury Forrester was transported by and the internal bleeding in his air to Lakeland Regional. head, he is listed in critical Meanwhile, at 11:15 p.m., condition.” the PCSO received a 911 The investigation into For- emergency call from Barring- rester’s ultimate death contin- ton’s wife, who stated her hus- ues. band “was extremely angry Forrester leaves a son, Dal- and breaking items inside of ton Ray Forrester of Bowling the residence.” Green, and two daughters, The woman told authorities Ashley Manley of Bowling she “became frightened, lock- Green and Katlyn Boyette of ing herself in the bedroom” North Carolina, along with and calling law enforcement. siblings and other extended Horstman said deputies re- family. sponding to that call took Bar- Funeral services were held rington into custody. Wednesday morning at Fort When deputies asked why Green Baptist Church, where PHOTO COURTESY FISH & WILDLIFE COMMISSION he had struck Forrester, Bar- Forrester was a member. The alligator found with the remains of Michael Ford II of Wauchula was measured at 11-feet 10-inches long. A4 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 Obituaries

(Levi) Boyette, of Tarawa Lord and Savior. In Loving Memory In Memory Terrace, N.C.; his brother, In Loving Memory He was preceded in death In Memory Shane (Leslie) Forrester, of by his parents, Aubrey LINDA JOANNE Wauchula; his sisters, Donna Chester Bauknight and Mary GRIMES (Dale) Porter and Pam Thelma Bauknight; his lov- Linda Joanne Grimes, 54, (Mike) Davis, of Wauchula; ing wife, Gertrude “Boots” of Wauchula, died on Sun- and Holly (Billy) Bryant, of Bauknight; and one son, day, June 23, 2019, at Good Zolfo Springs; six nephews Erik Bauknight. Shepherd Hospice in Lake- and six nieces; and five Survivors include his son, land. great-nephews and eight Roger Bauknight (Joy), of She was born in great-nieces, as well as one Myakka City; his daughter, Wauchula, on Jan. 5, 1965, grandchild on the way. Deidra DeStefano, of and had been a lifelong resi- Bill was preceded in Myakka City; five grand- dent of Hardee County. She death by his parents, Donald children; 10 great-grandchil- was employed as a correc- and Betty Forrester. dren; and two tions officer at Hardee Cor- A visitation was held at great-great-grandchildren. rectional Institute. Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral A visitation will be held at Survivors include her Home, 205 N. 9th Ave, Robarts Garden Chapel on MICHAEL GLENN WILLIAM ‘BILL’ JACK McNEAL mother, Betty Lee Grimes, of Wauchula, on Tuesday, July Friday, July 5, 2019, from 6- FORRESTER FORD II Zolfo Springs; companion, 2, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. Fu- BAUKNIGHT 8 p.m. Funeral services will Michael Glenn Ford II, William “Bill” Forrester, Tim Bonney, of Wauchula; neral service was conducted Jack McNeal Bauknight, be held at New Zion Baptist 45, of Bowling Green, 54, of Bowling Green, son, Daniel Richardson, of at Fort Green Baptist 92, of Myakka City, passed Church of Ona on Saturday, passed away on June 27, passed away on June 27, Middleburg; daughter, Church, 2875 Baptist away on Friday, June 28, July 6, 2019, at 11 a.m., with 2019, in Fort Meade. 2019, in Lakeland. Samantha Lane (Joseph Her- Church Rd., Bowling Green, 2019. the Rev. Stephen Darley of- He was born June 23, He was born on June 21, rin), of Middleburg; brother, on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, He was born in Zolfo ficiating. Interment will take 1974. 1965, in Towns County, Ga., Lamar Gross (Mona), of at 10:30 a.m., officiated by Springs, on Sept. 23, 1926. place in the New Zion Bap- He is survived by his to the late Donald and Betty Wauchula; sisters, Yvonne Brother Mike Davis. Burial He was a lifelong resident of tist Cemetery. daughters, Tiffany Ford and Forrester. Bill was a member Floyd (Charlie), of followed in Fort Green both Hardee and Manatee In lieu of flowers the fam- Haley Ford, of Wauchula; of the Bowling Green com- Wauchula, Gayle Gainous Methodist Cemetery. County. Jack was a member ily has asked that donations father and step-mom, Mike munity for 40 years. (Dusty Young), of Zolfo Online condolences of the New Zion Baptist be made to: Tidewell Hos- (Cherry) Ford, of Bowling Bill was of the Baptist Springs; eight grandchildren, may be made at Church in Ona. He worked pice Philanthropy Dept. Green; grandmother, Irene faith and a member of the Kylie Lane, Elizabeth Lane, pongerkaysgrady.com as an automotive mechanic 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, Ford, of Bowling Green; sis- Fort Green Baptist Church. Madelyn Lane, Danna for Dodge and also worked Fl. 34238. ter, Tina (Scott) Waltz; He worked as a lineman for Richardson, Daniel Richard- Ponger-Kays-Grady for Tropicana for 20 years. Expressions of comfort brothers, Bryan Ford, of the Electrical Engineering son Jr., Luke Richardson, He served his community as may be made at Bartow, George (Edith) Enterprise in Tampa, and in Funeral Home & Abigail Richardson, and Ad- an Eagle Scout robartsfh.com. Ford, of Wauchula; and his free time enjoyed fish- Cremation Services dilyn Richardson; and sev- and went on to Johnathan (Jennifer) Ford, ing, hunting, barbecuing, Wauchula eral nieces, nephews, aunts, serve his coun- Robarts Family of Bowling Green; two and gathering to spend qual- and uncles. try with the grandchildren; four nieces; ity time with his family. FUNERAL HOME Funeral services were at United States Navy during and three nephews. He is survived by his son, WAUCHULA 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, WWII. Memorial service will be Dalton Ray Forrester, of 2019, at Robarts Garden He “Married the best Saturday, July 6 at 10 a.m. Bowling Green; daughters, Chapel, with visitation from woman in the world” Jack 4385 County Rd. 664, Bowl- Ashley (Andy) Manley, of 10-11 a.m. and “Boots” were married ing Green Bowling Green, and Katlyn Expressions of comfort from 1955-2003 when she Spangler Cremation went home to be with her Provided as a courtesy of may be made at Robarts Family Funeral Home Service, Lakeland. robartsfh.com. Recipes From Robarts Family FUNERAL HOME Good Housekeeping Recipes From ABOUT... WAUCHULA CABBAGE AND CORN SLAW 1. In bowl, whisk together Good Housekeeping Obituaries This crunchy slaw is sweet, sour cream, lime juice, spicy and creamy thanks to cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt. SUMMER SLAW 1. In large bowl, with wire Obituaries are pub- corn, cayenne and sour cream. This easy coleslaw — fea- whisk, mix vinegar, oil, Dijon, lished free of charge as a Provided as a courtesy of Toss with shredded green or public service, but must Robarts Family Funeral Home 2 tablespoons sour cream red cabbage and corn kernels. turing cabbage, carrots, pep- sugar, salt and pepper until 2 tablespoons lime juice be submitted through a 2. Let stand, tossing often, pers and apples — makes a blended. Add green and red funeral home. A one-col- 1/8 tablespoon cayenne for 10 minutes. Stir in green crunch-tastic summer side cabbage, carrots, onion and umn photo of the de- 2 cups shredded green or red onion and cilantro. dish. yellow pepper; toss well. ceased may be added for cabbage For thousands of triple-tested 1/3 cup cider vinegar Cover and refrigerate at least 1 $15. 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COUNTY COURT nity work, $730 fines, costs Savannah Leigh Lugo v. Jesus Rene Perezfino, viola- Jose Rivera, aggravated as- The following marriage li- and fees. The following decisions on Miguel Tinoco, order denying tion of probation, original sault with deadly weapon, mo- censes were issued recently in Paul Everett Fulton, viola- civil cases pending in the Cir- petitioner’s motion for indirect charge possession of meth, 300 tion for early termination, the Clerk of Courts Office: tion of probation, original cuit Court were handed criminal contempt as moot. days’ jail, credit time served, motion granted. James Gregory Broadhead, charges driving while license down recently by the circuit Betty McNaughton v. Winn- probation revoked, $250 fines, Maria Anna Montoya, pos- 49, of Wauchula, and Carla suspended/revoked and leav- judge: Dixie Stores, joint stipulation costs and fees. session of meth and unlawful Renee Gonzales, 46, of ing scene of crash with prop- Maria Cleto v. American for voluntary dismissal. Steven Howell Richardson, possession of listed chemicals, Wauchula. erty damage, 364 days’ jail, Traditions Insurance Co., order Kenia Cardoso Apolinar v. violation of probation, original motion for early termination of Jordan Page Currier, 25, of credit time served. on joint stipulation for dis- Maria Cardoso, final judgment charges two counts of grand probation, motion granted. Wauchula, and Frankie Leldon Michael Winford Meadows, missal. of injunction for protection. theft auto, 15 months’ prison, Smith III, 24, of Wauchula. violation of condition of pre- Florida Department of Rev- Guillermina Apolinar v. credit time served, probation The following deeds for Amanda Nicole Marshall, trial release, six months’ jail, enue and Alicia Macedo v. Ar- Maria Cardoso, final judgment revoked, $200 fines, costs and real estate transactions of 28, of Winter Haven, and $730 fines, costs and fees. turo Lazaro Farias, recom- of injunction for protection. fees. $10,000 or more were filed Jakarius Toy Latoine Lindsey, Alexander Jackson Jr., do- mendation of hearing officer Sahara Sihweil v. Areynna Kacey Elizabeth Pritchard, recently in the Clerk of 27, of Bowling Green. mestic battery, 90 days’ jail, order on civil contempt. Gomez, final judgment of in- possession of prescription drug Courts Office: credit time served, $977 fines, Ashley S. Horne and FDOR junction for protection. without a prescription, posses- Bay Street Rental to Hardee The following civil actions costs and fees. v. James Ridale Cook, recom- sion of alprazolam, possession Heartland Properties, for and small-claims cases were Christopher Lamar Hodges, mendation of hearing officer The following felony crim- of marijuana and $515,000. disposed of recently by the violation of probation, original order on civil contempt. inal cases were disposed of possession/use of narcotics Joe L. Davis Jr. as trustee of county judge: charge resisting arrest, 10 Erika L. Andrews and recently by the circuit judge: equipment, entered drug pre- the Patricia M. Davis Revoca- Discover Bank v. John P. months’ jail consecutive to FDOR v. Jose Moralez Jr., rec- Melissa Grace Kaywell, trial intervention. ble Trust to Robert C. Abbott Martinez, default final judg- HIghlands County case, credit ommendation of hearing offi- battery on person detained in Jacob Randall Justiss, crim- Jr., for $350,000. ment for $7,820.54. time served, probation re- cer order on civil contempt. jail/detention facility, case dis- inal mischief reduced to crim- C&G Homes to Daniel A. Cavalry SPV I v. Keri M. voked; violation of domestic FDOR and Annie Louis missed. inal mischief misdemeanor, Cisneros and Erika M. Cis- See, default final judgment for violence injunction, not prose- McDonald v. Angela Patrice Esmeralda Cruz, fraudulent $755 fines, costs and fees. neros, for $20,000. $4,546.99. cuted, Louis, order on petition to au- use of credit card and George Alamia, possession Lucas Cobb and McKenna JHPDE Finance I v. Ma- Sosha Peters, possession/ thorize child support credit. larceny/grand theft $10,000 or of more than three grams or Cobb to Johnathan Edward linda Murray, voluntary dis- use of narcotics equipment, FDOR and Ariel Perez v. more, adjudication withheld on powder form of synthetic Hagmann and Rachel Lynn missal. time served, $655 fines, costs Erasmo Perez Jr., final order both counts, four years’ proba- cannabinoids, cathinones, or Hagmann, for $206,000. Midland Funding v. Deanna and fees; possession of marion child support. tion, 75 hours’ community synthetic phenethylamines and Lawrence A. Roberts Jr. and Mullins, order dismissing case. juana, not prosecuted. FDOR, Dana Michelle work, $970 fines, costs and possession/use of narcotics Kim A. Roberts to Oralia De Velocity Investments v. Smith and Nina Whigham v. fees, $14,567.66 restitution. equipment, time served, two Latorre Flores as trustee of the Maria Escobedo and Elizabeth CIRCUIT COURT Alexander Poole Jr., order sus- Noah Levi Yoder Jr., as- years’ probation, curfew be- Oralia De Latorre Flores Rev- Escobedo, voluntary dismissal. The following civil actions pending ongoing child support sault, criminal mischief, pos- tween 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., li- ocable Living Trust, for were filed recently in the of- order on arrears. session of marijuana cense suspended one year, $40,000. The following criminal fice of the Circuit Court: FDOR and Alicia S. Ornelas (adjudication withheld) and $1,120 fines, costs and fees. Baldemar Solis Jr. and Mar- traffic and misdemeanor Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc. v. v. Rosario Ornelas, final judg- possession/use of narcotics Amanda Leigh Ogilvie, vi- guerita Solis to Reynaldo cases were disposed of re- Pebbledale Farms Inc., con- ment on petition for enforce- equipment, time served, 12 olation of probation, original Cortez-Perez, for $133,000. cently in County Court: tracts and indebtedness. ment of administrative support months’ probation, 50 hours’ charge grand theft, probation David Castillo and Elaine Benjamin Lazo, trespassing Louis Holloway, petition for order. community work, no contact modified and restored, curfew Rivera-Castillo to Thomas on property other than struc- name change. FDOR and Robin Ashley with victim, $1,225 fines, costs between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Aguilar, for $102,000. ture/conveyance, warrant is- Katherine Beth Farabee and Murillo v. Eric Kyle Mather, and fees; battery on law en- $450 fines, costs and fees. Glenn T. Clark to Denise sued. the Florida Department of final judgment on petition for forcement officer and resisting Jaquasha Tynesha Gilmore, Sears, Benita Woods, and Cler- Brianna Young, petit theft, Revenue v. Gary Dean enforcement of administrative officer with violence, not pros- organized fraud less than venian Capron, for $24,000. warrant issued. Farabee, petition for enforce- support order. ecuted. $20,000 and conspiracy/at- Lewis Robert Roberts to Nadine Michelle Reyna, ment of administrative support Katherine Beth Farabee and Juan Jose Ayala Jr., nine tempt/solicit to commit organ- Dustin A. Roberts, and Bran- giving false ID to law enforce- order. FDOR v. Gary Dean Farabee counts of cruelty to animals, ized fraud less than $20,000, don Kyle Roberts, for ment officer, warrant issued. Ana Rosa Lugunas v. Jr., final judgment on petition failure to appear, bond surren- five years’ probation, $105,000. David Gettice Luke, sell- Brenda J. Keeton, mortgage for enforcement of administra- dered. $14,853.44 fines, costs and Federal Home Loan Mort- ing/giving alcohol to person foreclosure. tive support order. Rudy Galvan Elisondo, pos- fees, $15,537.37 restitution. gage Corp. to Peace River Val- under 21 years of age, not Annette Hernandez v. Judith Brandi Michele Froehlich session of more than three Amanda Jo Morris, viola- ley Properties, for $128,000. prosecuted. Ann Smith, complaint for auto and FDOR v. Joshua David grams or powder form of syn- tion of probation, original ARG SNWCHFL001 to Robert Lee Douglas, unlaw- negligence. Miller, final judgment on peti- thetic cannabinoids, cathi- charges grand theft, possession AFN ABSPROP001, for ful taking of wildlife/fish dur- U.S. Department of Agricul- tion for enforcement of admin- nones, or synthetic of meth, possession of more $670,000. ing closed season, warrant ture Rural Development v. istrative support order. phenethylamines, than three grams or powder Jeremy L. Christian and issued. Katonya LaRaine Jackson, FDOR and Blanca Estela possession/use of narcotics form of synthetic cannabi- Letisha M. Christian to Tyler Alfonso Alegria, retail theft, Tyeisha M. Anderson, the De- Ordonez v. Cirilo Perez, final equipment and aggravated bat- noids, cathinones, or synthetic A. Letchworth and Miranda warrant issued. partment of Revenue and judgment on petition for en- tery with deadly weapon/great phenethylamines and posses- M. Letchworth, for $137,500. Kendall Erickson Ennis, Hardee Clerk of Courts, mort- forcement of administrative bodily harm, 364 days’ jail, sion of marijuana, 300 days’ Staton Housing Inc. to possession/use of narcotics gage foreclosure. support order. credit time served, three years’ jail, credit time served, proba- Maria Fabian and Isauro Perez, equipment, adjudication with- James Franks v. Westfield Elizabeth Ann Allen and probation, no contact with vic- tion revoked, license sus- for $27,500. held, 12 months’ probation, 25 Insurance Co., complaint for FDOR v. Andrew Michael Ru- tim, anger management course, pended one year, $450 fines, Kimberly Kennedy, Adam hours’ community work, $555 auto negligence. pert, final judgment on petition $2,292 fines, costs and fees, costs and fees. Popp, Nicholas Popp, and fines, costs and fees; posses- Suncoast Credit Union v. for enforcement of administra- $354 restitution. Tanisha Keon Dames, four Wesley Popp to Jose R. Juarez sion of marijuana, not prose- Alma Tatum, Wesley L. Tatum tive support order. Jose Luis Sanchez, three counts of uttering a forged Colorado and Manuela Vela, cuted. Jr. and Unknown Tenants or Crecencio Cardoza and counts of aggravated assault check and one count of scheme for $137,000. Samantha Siara Carrion, Owners, mortgage foreclosure. FDOR v. Sandra Botello Car- with deadly weapon and driv- to defraud less than $20,000, Fairel LeGrand Revell Jr. as disorderly intoxication, adjudi- Charles E. Derringer v. doza, recommendation of hearing while license adjudication withheld on all trustee of the Fairel LeGrand cation withheld, six months’ Ronald Lamar Scott, coming officer order on civil suspended/revoked, not prose- counts, one year probation, Revell Jr. Declaration of Trust probation, 50 hours’ commu- plaint for auto negligence. contempt. cuted. probation modified and re- to Lacey Jo Barton, for stored. $10,000.

The Southwest Florida Water INVITATION TO BID Management District (SWFWMD) announces the fol- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, HARDEE COUNTY, FL lowing public meeting to which Notices WAUCHULA HILLS PHASE 5 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS all interested persons are invited: ______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HOUSE, 417 W. MAIN STREET, Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Co. Commissioners, Hardee Co., here- Note: Change of Place. Gov- THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WAUCHULA, FL 33873, 11:00 inafter referred to as “County”, at: erning Board Meeting, Com- IN AND FOR AM on the 24th day of July, mittee Meetings and Public HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA 2019, the following described Hearing: Consider SWFWMD Hardee County Purchasing Dept. CIVIL DIVISION: property as set forth in said 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL 33873 business including adoption Final Judgment, to wit: of proposed District millage CASE NO.: 252018CA000218 rate for fiscal year 2020. All or LAND SITUATED IN THE until 2:00 P.M. on August 2, 2019, at which time they will be publicly opened by the part of this meeting may be BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., COUNTY OF HARDEE IN Purchasing Director and/or designee and read aloud. Any BIDS received after the time conducted by means of com- THE STATE OF FL specified will not be accepted. munications media technol- Plaintiff, ogy in order to permit vs. PARCEL 1: THE WEST 50 maximum participation of FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK The BIDS shall be based on providing all materials, equipment and labor for the con- Governing Board members. struction of the WAUCHULA HILLS PHASE 5 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER IM- UNKNOWN HEIRS, 14, WILLIAMS ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF PROVEMENTS. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials, DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 23, BENEFICIARIES, DEVISEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, ZOLFO SPRINGS, equipment and labor necessary for installation of a six foot diameter submersible, du- 2019; 9:00 a.m. FLORIDA, LESS THE plex lift station, approx. 7,200 ft. of gravity sewer, sanitary manholes, sewer laterals CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM SOUTHERLY 110 FEET and water services extended to the property lines and extend the water and sewer PLACE: SWFWMD, 2379 Broad THEREOF, HARDEE Street, Brooksville, FL 34604 AN INTEREST IN THE ESTATE connections to the individual homes and businesses including abandonment of septic OF SHIRLEY ROBERTS; COUNTY, FLORIDA tanks, approx. 7,422 ft. of 8” water mains, fire hydrants and asphalt road restoration UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, A copy of the agenda may be AND as necessary to complete the project per the plans and specs. Drawings, specs and obtained by contacting: Water- ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING other contract documents may be examined at the Hardee County Purchasing Dept., Matters.org – Boards, Meetings PARCEL 2: LOT 3 AND 205 Hanchey Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 or can be accessed no cost for download by & Event Calendar; 1(800)423- AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; MILTON ROBERTS; PAUL R. THE EAST 100 FEET TO contacting Craig A. Smith & Assoc., at (561)314-4445 ext 207 or adenton@craiga- 1476 (FL only) or (352)796- LOT 6, BLOCK 14, 7211. ROBERTS; UNKNOWN smith.com. All technical questions shall be addressed to Craig A. Smith & Assoc., SPOUSE OF SHIRLEY WILLIAMS ADDITION TO Greg Giarratana, (561)314-4445 ext 223 or [email protected], or Keith Schriner ROBERTS; UNKOWN TENANT THE TOWN OF ZOLFO The Southwest Florida Water SPRINGS, FLORIDA ext 233, [email protected]. Management District (District) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, does not discriminate on the ANY PERSON CLAIMING Hardee County is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting MBE & WBE firms to basis of disability. This nondis- Defendants. ______/ AN INTEREST IN THE bid on this project. crimination policy involves every SURPLUS FROM THE aspect of the District’s functions, SALE, IF ANY, OTHER including access to and partici- NOTICE OF THAN THE PROPERTY BIDDERS shall confine their BIDS to the project in its entirety. Partial BIDS will not be pation in the District’s programs FORECLOSURE SALE OWNER AS OF THE and activities. Anyone requiring considered. Each BIDDER shall submit with this BID evidence of entity licensed to DATE OF THE LIS PEN- reasonable accommodation as NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN perform the work and services or qualified by examination to be so licensed. BIDS DENS MUST FILE A provided for in the Americans pursuant to Final Judgment of must be sealed and the outside of the envelope MUST be marked: “BID – CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS with Disabilities Act should con- Foreclosure dated the 21st day AFTER THE SALE. WAUCHULA HILLS PHASE 5 WATER AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS”. tact the District’s Human Re- of May, 2019, and entered in sources Bureau Chief, 2379 Case No. 252018CA000218, of If you are a person with a dis- Each BID shall be accompanied by a certified check or by an acceptable (according Broad St., Brooksville, FL the Circuit Court of the 10TH Ju- ability who needs assistance in 34604-6899; telephone (352) dicial Circuit in and for HARDEE to Dept. of Treasury, Circular 570) BID BOND in an amount equal to at least five per- order to participate in a program 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL County, Florida, wherein BANK cent of the amount of the BID payable to the Hardee Co. Board of Co. Commission- or service of the State Courts only), ext. 4703; or email ADA- OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plain- ers, as a guarantee that if the BID is accepted the BIDDER will execute the CONTRACT System, you should contact the [email protected]. tiff and UNKNOWN HEIRS, BEN- Office of the Court Administrator and file acceptable PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT SURETY BONDS equal to one If you are hearing or speech im- EFICIARIES, DEVISEES, at (863) 534-4686 (voice), (863) hundred percent of the contract price within ten days after written notice of the CON- paired, please contact the ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDI- 534-7777 (TDD) or (800) 955- TRACT AWARD. No bidder may withdraw its BID for a period of ninety days after the agency using the Florida Relay TORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL 8770 (Florida Relay Service), as Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) OTHERS WHO MAY CLAIM AN date of Bid opening. much in advance of your court or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF appearance or visit to the court- SHIRLEY ROBERTS UNITED Attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of em- house as possible. Please be If any person decides to appeal STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING prepared to explain your func- ployment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, any decision made by the ON BEHALF OF THE SECRE- tional limitations and suggest an Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109 Exec. Order 11246, and all applicable Board/Committee with respect TARY OF HOUSING AND auxiliary aid or service that you updates, laws and regulations of the Federal govt. and State of FL and bonding and to any matter considered at this URBAN DEVELOPMENT MIL- meeting or hearing, he/she will believe will enable you to effec- TON ROBERTS PAUL R. insurance requirements. Bidders should note the required attachments and certifica- need to ensure that a verbatim tively participate in the court ROBERTS; and UNKNOWN tions to be executed and submitted with the Form of Bid Proposal. record of the proceeding is program or service. SPOUSE OF SHIRLEY made, which record includes ROBERTS IN POSSESSION OF the testimony and evidence Dated this 22 day of May, Hardee County reserves the right to: waive informalities and/or irregularities in any THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are BID; delete any portion of the project; extend the project within the limits of the work from which the appeal is to be 2019. issued. defendants. VICTORIA L. involved which in its judgment is in the best interest of the County. Bids may be with- ROGERS as the Clerk of the Cir- cuit Court shall sell to the high- Victoria L. Rogers, drawn prior to the date and time of bid opening. The County reserves the right to reject For more information, you may Clerk Of The Circuit Court any or all bid(s) and may postpone the award of the Agreement for a period of time contact: Lori.Manuel@water- est and best bidder for cash at the, SECOND FLOOR HALL- which shall not extend beyond sixty calendar days from the Bid opening date. matters.org; 1(800)423-1476 (FL By: Connie Coker only) or (352)796-7211, x4606 WAY, OUTSIDE ROOM 202 OF Mike Thompson, Chairman THE HARDEE COUNTY COURT- Deputy Clerk 7:4c (Ad Order EXE0685) 7:4c ______7:4,11c July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate A9 On This Day: Crime Blotter • In 1776 According to popular legend the Liberty Bell rings for the Second Continental Con- gress Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated the fol- • In 1776 US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and independence from lowing incidents and made the following arrests during the Britain past week. All suspects or defendants are presumed innocent of the charges against them. • In 1796 1st Independence Day celebration is held • In 1826 Past presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th anniversary COUNTY of the Declaration of Independence, President John Quincy Adams calls "visible and palpable June 29, thefts were reported on the 1400 block of U.S. 17 North and the 100 block of Oak Lane. remarks of Divine Favor" June 28, a theft was reported on the 1100 block of Mock- ingbird Road.

June 27, Roberto Aulthuro Gallegos, 30, of 426 Lee St., WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE AIR PERMIT Bowling Green, was arrested by Cpl. Octavio Alvarez on a capias for failure to appear. Florida Department of Environmental Protection June 27, Marcel Louis Melton, 35, of 694 Honeysuckle St., Division of Air Resource Management, Office of Permitting and Compliance Wauchula; Rodney Jerome Romeo, 31, of 645 Green St., Draft Permit No. 0490015-019-AV Wauchula; and Angela Abner, 29, of 1629 Lincoln St., Hardee Power Partners Limited, Hardee Power Station Wauchula, were all arrested by Dep. Tyler Haywood and charged Hardee County, Florida with possession of methamphetamine and possession of narcotics equipment. Applicant: The applicant for this project is Hardee Power Partners Limited. The applicant’s responsible official and June 27, John Wismender Hyppolite, 23, of 241 N.W. mailing address are: Mr. Ralph E. Randall, Regional Plant Director, Hardee Power Partners Limited, Hardee Power Eighth Ave., Hallandale Beach, was arrested by Dep. Luke Station, 6695 North County Road 663 Bowling Green, Florida 33834. Schmidt and charged with probation violation. June 27, a theft was reported on the 1400 block of U.S. 17 Facility Location: The applicant operates the existing Hardee Power Station, which is in Hardee County at 6695 North. North County Road 663 in Bowling Green, Florida. June 27, dangerous shooting was reported near the corner of Cypress Street and Boyd Cowart Road. Project: The applicant applied on May 16, 2019 to the Department for a Title V air operation permit renewal. This June 27, a residence was reported burglarized on the 200 is a renewal of Title V air operation permit No. 0490015-017-AV. The existing facility consists of a nominal 370 block of Old Dixie Highway. megawatt (MW) electric power plant. The plant consists of four 75 MW combustion turbine- electric generators (CT), designated as Units CT-1A, CT-1B, CT2-A and CT2-B, that are fired by natural gas with distillate fuel oil as a June 26, Samuel Cruz Vazquez, 28, of 35100 S.R. 64 E., restricted auxiliary fuel. Hot turbine exhaust gases from CT1-A and CT1-B pass through respective unfired heat re- Myakka City, was arrested by Dep. Mitchell Hardy and charged covery steam generators (HRSGs) prior to exhausting through separate stacks. The steam from the two HRSGs is with probation violation. used to power a single nominal 70 MW steam turbine-electric generator. Units CT2-A and CT2-B operate in simple June 26, Rodrigo Delarosa, 27, of 3039 Parkview Terrace, cycle mode (i.e. without further heat recovery). The plant includes a 4.4-million-gallon storage tank for distillate oil Zolfo Springs, was arrested by Cpl. Octavio Alvarez on four and a reciprocating internal combustion engine-driven emergency fire pump, as well as other miscellaneous un- capiases for failure to appear. regulated and insignificant activities. June 25, Jawain Dante Robinson, 31, of 1450 E. Gibson Permitting Authority: Applications for Title V air operation permits for facilities that contain Acid Rain units are sub- St., Arcadia, was arrested by Dep. Michael Lake and charged ject to review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and Chapters 62- 4, 62-210, with probation violation. 62-213 and 62-214, of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The proposed project is not exempt from air per- June 25, a conveyance was reported burglarized on the mitting requirements and a Title V air operation permit is required to operate the facility. The Office of Permitting 3300 block of U.S. 17 South. and Compliance in the Division of Air Resource Management is the Permitting Authority responsible for making a June 25, a business was reported burglarized on the 100 permit determination for this project. The Permitting Authority’s physical address is: 2600 Blair Stone Road, Talla- block of State Road 66. hassee, Florida. The Permitting Authority’s mailing address is: 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS #5505, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400. The Permitting Authority’s telephone number is 850/717-9000. June 24, Tyler Gene Blaisdell, 22, of 9907 Bay Drive, Gib- sonton, was arrested by Dep. Dean DeDominicis and charged Project File: A complete project file is available for public inspection during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. with possession of narcotics equipment, possession of marijuana to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), at the address indicated above for the Permitting Au- not more than 20 grams, and possession of marijuana oil without thority. The complete project file includes the draft permit, the Statement of Basis, the application, and the informa- a prescription. tion submitted by the applicant, exclusive of confidential records under Section 403.111, F.S. Interested persons June 24, a theft was reported on the 3200 block of John Holt may view the draft permit by visiting the following website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/air/emission/apds/default.asp Road. and entering the permit number shown above. Interested persons may contact the Permitting Authority’s project June 24, criminal mischief was reported on the 1800 block review engineer for additional information at the address or phone number listed above. of Ratliff Road.

Notice of Intent to Issue Permit: The Permitting Authority gives notice of its intent to issue a renewed Title V air WAUCHULA operation permit to the applicant for the project described above. The applicant has provided reasonable assurance June 30, criminal mischief was reported on the 400 block that continued operation of the existing equipment will not adversely impact air quality and that the project will com- of South Florida Avenue. ply with all appropriate provisions of Chapters 62-4, 62-204, 62-210, 62-212, 62-213, 62-214, 62-296 and 62-297, F.A.C. The Permitting Authority will issue a proposed permit and subsequent final permit in accordance with the June 28, a theft was reported on the 300 block of Court conditions of the draft permit unless a response received in accordance with the following procedures results in a Street. different decision or a significant change of terms or conditions. June 27, criminal mischief was reported on the 200 block Comments: The Permitting Authority will accept written comments concerning the draft Title V air operation permit of South Seventh Avenue. for a period of 30 days from the date of publication of the Public Notice. Written comments must be received by the close of business (5:00 p.m.), on or before the end of this 30-day period by the Permitting Authority at the above June 26, Jason Lee Lastinger, 45, of 10111 SR 31, Arcadia, address. As part of his or her comments, any person may also request that the Permitting Authority hold a public was booked into jail by Corrections Ofc. Raynaldo Rodriguez meeting on this permitting action. If the Permitting Authority determines there is sufficient interest for a public meet- on an out-of-county warrant. ing, it will publish notice of the time, date, and location in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR). If a public meeting is requested within the 30-day comment period and conducted by the Permitting Authority, any oral and written June 25, George Alamia, 34, of 4645 Church Ave., Bowling comments received during the public meeting will also be considered by the Permitting Authority. If timely received Green, was arrested by Cpl. Robert Ehrenkaufer on an out-of- written comments or comments received at a public meeting result in a significant change to the draft permit, the county warrant. Permitting Authority shall issue a revised draft permit and require, if applicable, another Public Notice. All comments June 25, a theft was reported on the 600 block of South filed will be made available for public inspection. For additional information, contact the Permitting Authority at the Fifth Avenue. above address or phone number. June 24, thefts were reported on the 100 block of West Oak Petitions: A person whose substantial interests are affected by the proposed permitting decision may petition for Street, the 1100 block of South Sixth Avenue, and the 300 block an administrative hearing in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Petitions filed by any persons other of Diana Avenue. than those entitled to written notice under Section 120.60(3), F.S., must be filed within 14 days of publication of the June 24, criminal mischief was reported on the 600 block Public Notice or receipt of a written notice, whichever occurs first. Under Section 120.60(3), F.S., however, any per- of East Main Street. son who asked the Permitting Authority for notice of agency action may file a petition within 14 days of receipt of that notice, regardless of the date of publication. A petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the BOWLING GREEN address indicated above, at the time of filing. A petition for administrative hearing must contain the information set June 30, a fight was reported near the corner of Martin forth below and must be filed (received) with the Agency Clerk in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Luther King Jr. Avenue and Jones Street. Boulevard, MS 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, [email protected], before the deadline. The failure June 25, a theft was reported on the 100 block of East Main of any person to file a petition within the appropriate time period shall constitute a waiver of that person’s right to Street. request an administrative determination (hearing) under Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., or to intervene in this proceeding and participate as a party to it. Any subsequent intervention (in a proceeding initiated by another party) will be only at the approval of the presiding officer upon the filing of a motion in compliance with Rule 28-106.205, F.A.C. Notices

A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Permitting Authority’s action is based must contain the following information: (a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency’s file or identification number, if known; (b) The name, address, any email address, telephone number and any facsimile number of the PUBLIC NOTICE petitioner; the name, address, any email address, telephone number, and any facsimile number of the petitioner’s Please be hereby notified of the following representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner’s substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination; (c) A statement Temporary Road Closure in Hardee County of when and how each petitioner received notice of the agency action or proposed decision; (d) A statement of all River Road disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate; (e) A concise statement of the ulti- at US Highway 17 South mate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the July 9, 2019 agency’s proposed action; (f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency’s proposed action including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the spe- for replacement of crossroad culvert cific rules or statutes; and, (g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action the petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency’s proposed action. A petition that does not dispute Questions regarding the aforementioned road closure the material facts upon which the Permitting Authority’s action is based shall state that no such facts are in dispute may be directed to the and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as required by Rule 28-106.301, F.A.C. Hardee County Road & Bridge Department, 205 Hanchey Road, Wauchula, FL, tel. (863) 773-3272. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition 7:4c means that the Permitting Authority’s final action may be different from the position taken by it in this written notice of Intent to Issue Air Permit. Persons whose substantial interests will be affected by any such final decision of the Permitting Authority on the application have the right to petition to become a party to the proceeding, in accordance with the requirements set forth above. HARDEE COUNTY Extension of Time: Under Rule 62-110.106(4), F.A.C., a person whose substantial interests are affected by the De- EDC/IDA partment’s action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an administrative hearing. The Depart- ment may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of time. Requests for extension of time must NOTICE OF MEETING be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, or via electronic correspondence at [email protected], before the DATE CHANGE deadline for filing a petition for an administrative hearing. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for filing a petition until the request is acted upon. The Hardee County Economic Development Council/ Industrial Development Authority regular May meeting Mediation: Mediation is not available in this proceeding. will be moved from July 9 to July 23, 2019. It will begin at 1:30 pm and will be held at the Board of County Com- Objections: Finally, pursuant to 42 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 7661d(b)(2), any person may petition the mission Chambers, located at 412 West Orange Street, Administrator of the EPA within 60 days of the expiration of the Administrator’s 45-day review period as established Wauchula, 33873. at 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(1), to object to the issuance of any Title V air operation permit. Any petition shall be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the 30-day public comment This is a Disabled-Accessible facility. Any disabled per- period provided in the Public Notice, unless the petitioner demonstrates to the Administrator of the EPA that it was son needing to make special arrangements should con- impracticable to raise such objections within the comment period or unless the grounds for such objection arose tact the Economic Development Office (773-3030) at after the comment period. Filing of a petition with the Administrator of the EPA does not stay the effective date of least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. any permit properly issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 62-213, F.A.C. Petitions filed with the Administrator of EPA must meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. Section 7661d(b)(2) and must be filed with the Administrator of the Gene Davis, CHAIR EPA at: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Code: 1101A, Washington, DC 20460. For more information regarding EPA review and objections, visit EPA’s Re- INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA gion 4 web site at http://www2.epa.gov/caa-permitting/florida-proposed-title-v-permits. 7:4c 7:4c A10 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 Man Runs Out Of Chances ‘Boyfriend’ Earns 3-Year To Avoid More Prison Time Term In State Prison By CYNTHIA KRAHL it all the way to Baton Rouge, Of The Herald-Advocate La., before abandoning it. By CYNTHIA KRAHL With Raiden having granted A man who initially received Following plea negotiations Of The Herald-Advocate him credit for the eight months a split sentence now will be in 2015, he was sentenced in A man already on probation and two days he already had spending the next five years Hardee Circuit Court to the for other felonies is now set- served in jail prior to sentenc- behind bars. eight-year split sentence for a tling into a prison cell after ing, Martinez’s release date Mikell Dane Hendry, 26, reduced charge from that choking the woman he report- has been set at Dec. 8, 2021. convicted of a 2013 attempted crime. edly loved. According to reports filed armed burglary of a vehicle and But after being released Joseph Thomas Martinez, by the Hardee County Sher- sentenced to three years of in- from prison, he was rearrested 32, of Sally Boulevard, Bowl- iff’s Office, Martinez’s most carceration followed by five in March of 2018 for violating ing Green, has been sentenced recent scrape with the law oc- years of probation, has once two conditions of his probation in Hardee Circuit Court to curred on May 26 of 2018, again violated the conditions of by failing to report to his pro- three years in Florida State when he went to the home his release and has been sent Hendry bation officer and by changing Prison for committing felony where his girlfriend was stay- back to prison. his address without approval. battery and for violating his ing, cussed and threatened her, Martinez Circuit Judge Michael E. Raiden has sen- At a June 2018 sentencing hearing, he was earlier probation terms for then grabbed her by the throat By mid-March 2018, his tenced Hendry to 60 months in Florida State handed a 180-day county jail term by then- multiple felony crimes. and struck her. probation officer had sought, Prison, giving him credit for 160 days already judge Marcus J. Ezelle and his probation was In handing down the current But he already was wanted and received, warrants for his served but adding $450 to the fines and costs restored but modified to include in-house drug sentence, Circuit Judge for violating his probation on arrest after he repeatedly failed he already owes, bringing that total up to treatment at Harvest House in Sarasota. Michael E. Raiden also as- two other cases. to meet the conditions of his $2,635. Then, by March of this year, Hendry was in sessed new fines, fees and On Jan. 16, 2018, he had probation. Martinez, it was Hendry was transferred from the Hardee trouble once again. court costs, bringing the total been sentenced by then-judge noted, failed to follow instruc- County Jail to the custody of the Florida De- This time, he violated three conditions of his amount Martinez owes up to Marcus J. Ezelle to four years tions and failed to submit to partment of Corrections on June 13. He cur- probation: failing to report to his probation of- $1,648. of drug offender probation for random drug testing. rently is being held at the Central Florida ficer, changing his address again without per- Martinez was transferred a 2017 case of possession of a In imposing the prison sen- Reception Center in Orlando. mission, and failing to successfully complete from the Hardee County Jail to firearm by a convicted felon tence, Raiden revoked all pro- His final release date has not yet been set. Harvest House drug treatment. the custody of the state De- and a second 2017 case for bation and instead sent him to Hendry first was arrested on Christmas Day He was rearrested in April. partment of Corrections on possession of meth and fleeing prison with concurrent three- in 2013, after sneaking into a rural yard and Judge Raiden provided no more chances, re- June 13. He is being held in police. year terms. stealing a truck from the driveway, crashing it voking Hendry’s probation and sending him the Central Florida Reception through the property’s electric gate and driving back to prison for a new five-year term. Center in Orlando.

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July 1, 2019 1 (888) 956 7273 General:According to the National Agricultural Statistics or Service in Florida, there were 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, June 30, 2019. Precipitation estimates ranged from no rain in multiple locations to 3.98 inches in Fort 863-413-2707 Myers (Lee County). The average mean temperature ranged from 80.6°F in Jasper (Hamilton County) to 87.1°F in Dry Tor- tugas (Monroe County). Trivia Test It pays to Citrus: Maximum temperatures across the citrus growing advertise in region were in the 90s, with the hottest reading in Clermont By Fifi Rodriguez (Lake County) at 98°F. Rainfall was scattered across the citrus your Hometown area for most of the week, with patchy coverage and low precip- 1. MUSIC: What was the 6. COMICS: What does 2. Washington state, at the Newspaper itation totals outside of afternoon convective thunderstorms. This last name of the three brothers Pokemon mean in English? most northwestern point of the We are saving changed later in the week, with a wet pattern taking hold and who made up the pop music 7. HISTORY: What does contiguous United States this space just generating significant rainfall in many areas. Sebring (Highlands group The Bee Gees? the Mexican holiday Cinco de 3. The Roman poet Juvenal for County) had the most rainfall with 3.31 inches, while Lake Al- 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where Mayo celebrate? 4. Eight fred (Polk County) had 2.58 inches and Immokalee (Collier is Cape Flattery located? 8. GEOGRAPHY: Which 5. "Anna Karenina," Leo YOU! County) receiving 2.52 inches. According to the June 27, 2019 3. LANGUAGE: Who is European country has the Tolstoy U.S. Drought Monitor, the complete citrus region remained attributed the phrase "bread longest coastline? 6. Pocket monsters The Herald- drought free. and circuses"? 9. GAMES: What is the 7. Mexico's victory at the 4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: meaning of the word "canasta" Battle of Puebla Advocate Valencia harvest was nearly complete for the season, with a How many walking legs does in the card game? 8. Norway 115 S. 7th Ave. minimal amount of fruit going mostly to fresh squeezed juice a lobster have? 10. MOVIES: In which 9. Basket (Spanish) 773-3255 operations. 5. LITERATURE: Which movie did a female monster 10. "Bride of Frankenstein" TheHeraldAdvocate.com Russian novel begins with the first appear? (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. Grove activities included mowing, herbiciding, spraying, line, "All happy families are ANSWERS fertilizing, hedging, and general grove maintenance. Early or- alike"? 1. Gibb anges were approximately tennis ball size in several areas. Va- lencias were golf ball size or slightly larger. Irrigation was run in groves that received less rainfall. Notices

NOTICE OF APPLICATION ______HOME INSPECTIONS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PARTIES MAY CLAIM AN IN- FOR TAX DEED THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, TEREST AS SPOUSES, HEIRS, State Licensed Home Inspector IN AND FOR DEVISEES, GRANTEES, OR WARNING HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA OTHER CLAIMANTS; UN- Registered Government Contractor CIVIL DIVISION KNOWN PARTY #1; UNKNOWN THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY PARTY #2; UNKNOWN PARTY Certified Residential Inspector WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE CASE NO.: 2017CA000262 #3 AND UNKNOWN PARTY #4, LEGAL INTEREST. THE NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS 863-990-4019 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, TO ACCOUNT FOR PARTIES IN The property will be sold at a public auction on the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, POSSESSION; HIGHLANDS Lic. # HI5099 Insured Plaintiff, COUNTY, FLORIDA; HARDEE 6:20-7:11nc 14th day of AUGUST, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., unless the COUNTY, FLORIDA HOME back taxes are paid. To make payment or for ques- vs. OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE tions concerning real property taxes, contact the PROGRAM; W.S. BADCOCK Hardee County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773- AMY JO DUBBERLY A/K/A AMY CORPORATION; are defendants. VICTORIA L. ROGERS, 9144 (PO Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive DUBBERLY A/K/A AMY JO ALDERMAN; HIGHLANDS the Clerk of the Circuit Court, further information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, COUNTY, FLORIDA; ARLIE will sell to the highest and best contact the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, im- DUANE DUBBERLY A/K/A bidder for cash AT THE SEC- mediately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, ARLIE DUBBERLY; HARDEE OND FLOOR HALLWAY OUT- Wauchula, Florida, 33873). COUNTY, FLORIDA HOME SIDE OF ROOM 202, at 417 OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE WEST MAIN STREET, PROGRAM; W.S. BADCOCK WAUCHULA in HARDEE County, The holder of the following tax certificate has filed CORPORATION; AND ALL FLORIDA 33873, at 11:00 A.M., the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- UNKNOWN PARTIES on the 24 day of July, 2019, the tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, tion of the property, and the names in which it was UNDER AND AGAINST THROUGH, UNDER AND to wit: assessed are: AGAINST THE HEREIN NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT (S) LOTS 19 AND 20 OF CERTIFICATE NO.: 912 WHO ARE NOT KNOWN TO BE BLOCK "G", UNIT NO. 2, YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2017 DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETHER RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS, A SAID UNKNOWN PARTIES MAY SUBDIVISION, IN NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: LELAH A. TOOTLE CLAIM AN INTEREST AS HARDEE COUNTY, ET AL SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, FLORIDA, AS PER PLAT GRANTEES, OR OTHER BOOK 3, PAGE 16 Get your junk to the curb Description of Property: CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN A person claiming an interest Parcel ID Number: 23-35-26-0000-40020-0000 PARTY #1; UNKNOWN PARTY #2; UNKNOWN PARTY #3 AND in the surplus from the sale, if and it will disappear UNKNOWN PARTY #4, THE any, other than the property 160 AC 330P13P15P16 401P3 NAMES BEING FICTITIOUS TO owner as of the date of the lis compliments of the AFF&DC-411P474&475 MINERAL ACCOUNT FOR PARTIES IN pendens must file a claim within RIGHTS 1/2 INT IN NE1/4 23 POSSESSION, 60 days after the sale. 35S 26E A THOMAS; L & M Defendants. JOHNSON; C & L TOOTLE; ______/ Dated this 20 day of May, 2019. City of LILAH E JETT; ALICE A RE-NOTICE OF Victoria L. Rogers, JOHNNESEN; REUBEN W O’BERRY FORECLOSURE SALE As Clerk of said Court SUBJECT TO RESERVATIONS, COVENANTS, RE- By: Connie Coker Bowling NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. pursuant to an Order Resched- As Deputy Clerk uling Foreclosure Sale dated This notice is provided pursuant All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. May 20, 2019, and entered in Case No. 2017CA000262, of the to Administrative Order Green Circuit Court of the 10th Judicial No.2.065. In accordance with the Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed Circuit in and for HARDEE Americans with Disabilities Act, according to law, the property described in the cer- County, Florida, wherein JP- if you are a person with a dis- tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA- ability who needs any accommo- Wednesday TIONAL ASSOCIATION is dation in order to participate in der on 14TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. Plaintiff and AMY JO DUB- this proceeding, you are enti- BERLY A/K/A AMY DUBBERLY tled, at no cost to you, to provi- By: LAURA L. BARKER, Deputy Clerk A/K/A AMY JO ALDERMAN; sions of certain assistance. July 10, 2019 ARLIE DUANE DUBBERLY A/K/A Please contact the Court Admin- istrator at 417 West Orange Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 ARLIE DUBBERLY; AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING Street, Wauchula, Fl 33873, Residential Only Victoria L. Rogers BY, THROUGH, UNDER AND Phone No. (863)534-4690 within Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and AGAINST THROUGH, UNDER 2 working days of your receipt of No Paint, Chemicals or Other Comptroller AND AGAINST THE HEREIN this notice or pleading; if you are Tax Deed File: 252019TD003XXXX NAMED INDIVIDUAL DEFEN- hearing impaired, call 1-800-955- Hazardous Materials DANT (S) WHO ARE NOT 8771 (TDD); if you are voice im- Date: 07/01/2019 KNOWN TO BE DEAD OR ALIVE, paired, call 1-800-995-8770 (V) 2 Tire Limit Per Address Ad No.: 1 7:4-25c WHETHER SAID UNKNOWN (Via Florida Relay Services). 6:27,7:4c ______7:4,11c July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate A11 State Funding Hike Pales It Breaks My Heart … I have spent the afternoon in my study with dogs since. It seems like all a good dog wants my heart breaking. I really can’t explain why. to do is rest his head on your knee and wag his Under Declining Enrollment There is a book God leads me to re-read every tail when you come home. I’ve never had a By TOM STAIK “We are just about where we includes a $75 increase in the year or so, call Forty Acres and A Goat. It’s mean dog, not one. I know some dogs are Of The Herald-Advocate were this year,” said Superin- base student allocation, giving written by one of my heroes, Will Campbell, a mean, but it seems those are the ones owned by The financial hits keep on tendent Bob Shayman. school districts some addi- Baptist preacher of the South. I think it ought mean people. coming for The School District Finance Director Greg Har- tional flexibility over how to be required reading for everyone born in the Sometimes, I go up to one of the tallest of Hardee County. relson told The Herald-Advo- some of the funds are spent. South (or the North for that matter). buildings in our town and look out the win- The Florida Department of cate last week that, with the Declining enrollment at I’m not sure why my heart breaks when I dows. I think about all the people in the houses Education has decreased the decrease in students, the public schools has become a read this book. I think God uses it to open up I see, so many of whom who don’t know Jesus. number of projected students county will only receive an ad- growing concern, not just in closed spaces of my soul, to remind me there It breaks my heart. I think about how much dif- by 96.01 students for the up- ditional $52,879. Hardee County but across the are things worth crying over when I slow down ferent their lives would be if they could have coming academic year. The net increase – roughly entire state with the advent of long enough to think about them. even a taste of God’s grace, God’s power, and The projected student en- the salary of one teacher – alternative school settings It breaks my heart when I see folks hating on God’s hope. rollment is key in determining pales in comparison to the through the Florida Virtual each other. I’ve seen the hate on the streets, in I think about marriages that would heal. I how much funding the school more than $2.5 million slashed School program that allows the aisles at Wal-Mart, at church business meet- think about children who wouldn’t have to hide district receives annually from from the budget so far this students to take courses online ings, even on the tongues of people I love when when their parents get mean to each other. I Tallahassee. The FDOE calcu- year. Officials are also now at home instead of in the class- think about people who tried lates the amount of money a facing an additional $1 million room. church and instead got a big dose school district receives by shortfall from a hike in health Hardee Junior High School of religion. In case you don’t multiplying the number of full- insurance premiums. continues to be the local know the difference, church is time equivalent students by the Gov. Ron Desantis signed a school most impacted by the supposed to be a place a grace. per-student allotment. $91.1 billion state budget June migration of students online. Religion is a list of rules. My Hardee’s 1.89 percent de- 21. The School Board is in the heart hurts for people who don’t crease in projected enrollment Funding for K-12 schools final stages of preparing and know Jesus. – leaving the county at less comprised $21.8 billion of the adopting a proposed budget for Whenever I do a funeral for than 5,000 students –offset overall budget, a $700 million the upcoming school year. a parent who left behind young nearly all the gains from increase over the current year. Budget hearings begin this they talk about the new people who moved in children, it’s all I can do not to cry. My soul higher per-student spending The school spending plan month in advance of a deadline next door. I don’t know why we have to hate weeps for those children. Their pain, their be- approved this year by the Leg- equated to an increase of $242 of July 31 to set and adopt a people who are different than us. But I’ve seen wilderment, their lost looks brush against my islature. in per-pupil spending. It also budget. people sing “They’ll Know We Are Christians own wounds of being the child of a father who By Our Love,” turn, and cuss about people who died too young. You would think that decades have different skin tones, different orientations, would have healed that wound, but it’s still ten- different religions. der. I so badly want to stop the service, pull One of the clearest things Jesus said was those children aside, and tell them, “This is Take Class Now To Get “Love your enemies.” I’m pretty sure that going to hurt for a long time. Whenever it means loving people who are different than us. hurts, take your pain to your Heavenly Father.” You don’t have to compromise truth to love. But most of the time, they are too disoriented Ready For Hunting Season You just have to love. Sometimes, I don’t know to hear anything, simply nodding at the re- what breaks my heart more: seeing the hurt of peated phrase “I’m so sorry…” I hurt for them. “Taking a hunter safety by contacting your nearest can also complete their hunter the people being hated on, or seeing the shriv- Sometimes, when it’s quiet in the evening, class is one of the best things FWC regional office. safety certification by attend- eled soul of the people doing the hating. sitting on my porch, I think about how I try to someone can do to have a safe Youth who are already into ing a weeklong summer camp It breaks my heart when I talk to soldiers and insulate my soul. I don’t come from a family and enjoyable time hunting,” hunting are encouraged to take at either the Ocala Outdoor airmen who weep in my arms and ask, “How of feelers. We’re of the tribe that says if life said Bill Cline, Florida Fish & a hunter safety class before Adventure Camp or the Ever- can God forgive me? I’ve done terrible gets too painful, fry something. You’ll feel bet- Wildlife Conservation Com- they turn 16. If you have a glades Youth Conservation things.” I’ve known some good men who ter. Unfortunately, you’ll also get fatter and feel mission hunter safety and pub- younger son or daughter, the Camp in Palm Beach County. obeyed orders and were never told about the worse about yourself. When I think about how lic shooting range section Junior Hunter Safety Program pain they would have to live with. War is com- much effort I put into not feeling, it breaks my leader. is a way for parents and educa- Florida Virtual School plicated. But trying to explain all the compli- heart that my heart doesn’t break more often. I tors to introduce youth to hunt- Florida also offers a virtual cations to a man who thinks God can’t forgive think that if I was any kind of Jesus follower at “Hunter safety courses are ing safety. school outdoor education him isn’t easy. I try to tell the story of David, all, my heart would break over the same things designed to equip hunters with To accommodate busy course. This course, which the man after God’s own heart. The blood of that break God’s heart. But that can feel like techniques to keep themselves schedules and different learn- combines hunting and boating battle had spattered on his soul, too. God for- too much. It’s so much easier to zone out or and others safe outdoors. Even ing styles, the FWC offers the safety, is free and open to gave him. I want so badly for these men to check out. And that breaks my heart, too. the most experienced hunters following hunter safety course Florida residents ages 12 to 18. know God’s love is greater than war. I think it’s a good thing to take time to weep, will learn something, which formats. Participants will develop When I think about people dying alone it even if you don’t know why you are weeping. will help them become better, outdoor skills and learn about breaks my heart. It’s an old country notion, but Tears are God’s way of reminding you you safer hunters and mentors,” he Online & Field Day the benefits of physical activ- I think you ought to have folks with you when have feelings. There is deep sadness in this added. More than 90 percent of ity while using proper safety you die. It still hurts me that my mother was world and some of it will fall on you. It’s also Students can take a hunter students choose to take an on- procedures to experience a alone when she died. I was holding the hand of a reminder that there is some hurt that words safety course for free. my mother-in-law at 2:15 a.m. when the line can’t fix. You just have to feel. The FWC offers traditional on the monitor went flat. It was one of the most Maybe it is in those moments, when we fi- classroom courses. Students sacred moments of my life. I wonder some- nally let ourselves feel the sadness, the hurt, the also can complete the class- times why churches (including my own) don’t grief, the unfairness, the loneliness, we can fi- room portion by taking an have ministries that involve holding hands with nally be open enough to feel something else. FWC-approved online course, the dying. Maybe tears are God’s pry bar, so he can pour including one that’s free. After I am ashamed to admit it, but I’ve cried over some grace — some amazing, life-giving, life- the online classroom portion is dead dogs. I come from ranch people; dying changing grace — over your soul. Before the complete, students must sign animals is a part of life. The first thing you peace can come, there has to be grace. up and attend a free field day. line hunter safety course and range of outdoor activities. learn growing up on a ranch is never name the Hardee County native Clay Smith is lead pas- All this no-cost training is then complete an in-person By meeting all the require- cows. They will be your supper one day. But tor at Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter, available thanks to certified field day. ments of the Outdoor Educa- still, I’ve grown attached to dogs. I cried when S.C. He and his brother and sister still own the volunteer instructors and fund- Before beginning the online tion course, students will I was 5 and my first dog, Mo, was run over by family ranch in the Lemon Grove community ing from the Wildlife Restora- training, you’ll need to register receive their Florida Boating a car. I cried when I dug the grave of the first east of Wauchula. You can follow him at unlike- tion program. to attend a field day. Field days Safety Education ID Card and dog Gina and I got. I’ve cried over most of our lyclay.com. And remember, people born are led by volunteer hunter be eligible to obtain a Florida after May 31, 1975, are re- safety instructors who teach Hunter Safety Certificate. quired to complete a state-cer- hunting laws and regulations; They’ll also earn half a credit tified hunter safety class hunter ethics and responsibil- for high school and meet pub- ABOUT... A Safe Place before they can buy the type of ity; safe firearms handling; lic school requirements for hunting license that allows clearing, matching, loading taking an online course and a Hardee Living FL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE them to legally hunt unsuper- and unloading firearms; safe physical education course. Hardee Living prints your vised in Florida. and effective shot placement; Registrations for these in- news on people, clubs and 1 (800) 500-1119 Even if you were born be- and marksmanship. structor-led courses are lim- organizations, including fore then and are exempt, it’s This day takes between four ited. Find out more at meeting summaries, births, End The Abuse! still a good idea to take the and six hours to complete and MyFWC.com/HunterSafety. children’s and senior citi- course because you’ll learn so wraps up with a test. You need zens’ birthdays, engage- much. While safety is an inte- ments, weddings, silver or to score 80 percent or higher to Register Now! gold anniversaries, church gral part of the course, stu- successfully complete the Safe hunting is no accident! events and military assign- dents also learn about wildlife course. “Hunter safety is about ed- ments. PUBLIC NOTICE conservation and hunter ethics ucating hunters so we can con- Forms are available at The Office of Hardee County Emergency Management and responsibilities. Traditional Class/Camp tinue the heritage of hunting in our office. For engage- will hold a Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) meeting to For those who prefer learn- Florida by developing safe, re- ments and weddings, a discuss and identify mitigation strategies to help lessen How To Register ing in a classroom setting, tra- sponsible, knowledgeable and photo should be included. Publication is free of the impact of natural disasters as required by FEMA and If you haven’t completed ditional hunter safety courses informed hunters and shoot- the Florida Division of Emergency Management. the state’s hunter safety course are offered by volunteer in- ers,” Cline said. charge. Coverage of wed- requirement, summer is the structors, and you can find dings over three months old Register to take a hunter will be limited to a photo The goal of the this LMS meeting: We are in the process perfect time to sign up. when the next one will be of- safety class today so you can and brief announcement. of updating the 2020 LMS Five-Year Plan and will get You can register for a fered near you by going to purchase your Florida hunting Deadline is 5 p.m. on updates on Hazardous Mitigation Grants. hunter safety class by going to MyFWC.com/HunterSafety. license and get ready for the Thursday. MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or Youth 10 to 14 years old 2019-20 hunting season! Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group Wednesday, July 10, 2019 9:00am – 10:00am

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4th4th ofof JulyJuly WeekendWeekend Sale!Sale! SPECIAL MEETING INDEPENDENT INDIGIENT HEALTH CARE BOARD REORGANIZATION MEETING HANNAH’S HOPE CHEST ★ July 9, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. Hardee County Commission Chambers ★ Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 412 West Orange Street, Room 102 ★ ★ Wauchula, FL 33873 And Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING INDEPENDENT INDIGIENT HEALTH CARE BOARD July 16, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. ALL ITEMS 10% OFF! Hardee County Commission Chambers 226 West Main Street • Wauchula, Florida ★ 412 West Orange Street, Room 102 ★ Wauchula, FL 33873 7:4c 7:4c A12 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 A Cautionary Tale ... Cuban By Birth, American By Choice

By ANNETA STANTON KRAUS dangerous for anyone else to know including other family For The Herald-Advocate members. Ramiro DelDago of Moore Haven is the most patriotic In the late summer of 1965 during the hurricane sea- person I have met. He loves the United States of America son, the communist boat drivers patrolling the waters for with a particular passion that simply flows from his intense escapees were busy assessing the weather. They would not dark eyes along with his fervent words. Those words are be observing the coastline. It was a perfect time for the spoken with a Spanish accent because Ramiro is a Cuban family to make their move. by birth, an American by choice. The rickety boat was barely finished. The men floated Those of us who have had the privilege to be born in it under the platform holding the large container of gas. the U.S. have no idea the sacrifices some of our naturalized The legs of the platform were cut off so the structure and Americans have made. Many of those who chose to leave large container of the gas would descend onto the boat. their native countries to come here have endured extensive The platform made a flimsy shelter of sorts. loss financially, socially and educationally. Families were In the cover of dead night with only the moon to help often torn apart. They risked their lives to be free. navigate the DelDago family gathered for the dangerous Ramiro, in his 70s, relates how beautiful, productive trek through the swamp. Cuban swamps are full of caimans and free Cuba was as related in his youth by his aged (relatives of alligators). There were many wildlife species grandmother. Cuba was an island par- that acted like sentinels, loudly an- adise. His grandfather farmed sugar nouncing there were intruders in the cane, sweet potatoes, pineapples, swamp. pigs, chickens and anything else the The youngest children had to be Ramiro enjoys America’s freedom of religion at his family needed. He was free to har- gagged to prevent them from crying home in Moore Haven. vest, sell and keep the proceeds. He which would alert neighbors. Should was free to vote and express his po- they be caught most likely the adults was saved for his future. litical views as he rigorously debated and older children would be shot or Ramiro has read the King James Version of the Bible with others in his village. Life was taken to a labor camp. cover to cover twice in English. He has read it twice in good. Three other refugees were al- Spanish. Ramiro is fluent in English. He reads well but Carlos Prio-Socarros served as lowed to join the desperate DelDago laments that he cannot write well. the duly elected president of Cuba family. One added passenger bought Ramiro became a skilled mechanic working at that from October 1948 until March 1952. his way with an old compass that was trade for more than 40 years. His strong work ethic pro- Carlos was overthrown by a military badly needed for the hazardous 95- vided for his family and now affords him a comfortable re- coup led by Fulgencio Batista with mile journey to Florida. Sadly they tirement. fellow revolutionaries Raul Castro had to leave their much loved grand- He loves America with a great passion. He fears that and Che Quevara. parents in Cuba. the country is headed in the wrong direction to say the Fulgencio Batista y Zaldivar be- All of the passengers left their least. Ramiro believes we are becoming too liberal, leading came the elected president of Cuba homeland with nothing but the to socialism or communism. We take our hard-won free- from 1940 to 1944. He turned into a clothes on their backs. There was dom for granted so much we are in danger of losing it. dictator backed by America because some stored water and a half dozen Think of the lives lost, families devastated, fortunes he exhibited pro-American sympa- cans of condensed milk for the little lost, injuries incurred throughout our history — all in the thies and policies. America supported COURTESY PHOTOS ones, the youngest being but 2 years pursuit of freedom! Freedom is not free! his regime until it was obvious that At least fishing in Florida brings back old. Ramiro believes those who can but do not work should gross mismanagement, corruption memories of his Cuban homeland for The boat was heavily loaded, not receive government assistance. Ramiro is adamant that and outright theft were rampant. The Ramiro DelDago. floating low in the water. Mr. immigrants should be required to learn to speak English. dictator Batista was in control of DelDago was a skilled waterman He believes in legal immigration. Illegal immigrants Cuba from 1952 until he was overthrown in the Cuban having lived his life as an islander near the ocean, but should not be allowed to stay while those seeking legal sta- Revolution of 1959. everyone knew and accepted the extreme risk of their un- tus wait years to be allowed to enter. Life on the island nation decidedly changed for the cit- dertaking. They were at the mercy of the weather and the Ramiro stated a wall between Mexico and the U.S. is izens of Cuba, and it was not at all good. The people were constant surveillance of the communist authorities. not only a good idea but is essential for our future. He says not happy. The makeshift craft was all of 19 we must protect our borders. Even with things as bad as they were, the Cuban citi- feet long with the legless platform The drug culture is appalling to zens did not know how bad things could be until the mili- being the only shelter from the sun him. Ramiro cannot understand why tary revolutionist Fidel Castro with his communist regime and rain for the youngest children U.S. laws are allowed by the govern- grabbed power from Batista. The promise of a better life and their mother who was not well. ment to be flagrantly ignored by nat- was shattered. There is an expression “Power corrupts and An old decrepit mowing machine ural-born/naturalized citizens. absolute power corrupts absolutely” which fits this story motor “powered” the boat at about Laziness and a sense of entitlement like a glove. three miles an hour. by our citizens are a great danger to Batista absconded with $300 million of Cuba’s na- God greatly favored the DelDa- our country’s existence. He feels the tional treasury funds when he fled Cuba to Spain. gos. After around 50 miles one of country of liberty for all as brought Ramiro was 7 years old when Batista strong-armed his Ramiro’s younger brothers spotted forth by our Founding Fathers is way to the top. He was 14 when Castro’s revolution mus- smoke. They thought it was coming gradually being eroded. cled all opponents out of power. Ramiro recalled a speech from an island. It was in fact a British Ramiro knows all too well of Castro made the next day on the radio when he described ship although the adults were not what he speaks. He has lived through himself as a watermelon, being green (fatigues) on the out- aware of whose ship it was. Cuban the demise of a beautiful abundant is- side and red (communist) on the inside. These words bode citizens were not allowed to learn the land paradise. He has seen that para- ill for things to come. flags of other nations at that time. dise turn into a land of fear, lack and Civil rights were simply ignored as the communists Fate could deliver them right back loss of freedom. He prays fervently began their plan to control every aspect of a Cuban’s life. into communist hands if they did not that his beloved United States will A Cuban citizen had to have a pass from the commu- make the right decisions. wake up before it, too, digresses into nist committee to travel outside their designated area. If Mr. DelDago had no choice but fear, lack and loss of freedom. Ramiro wanted to visit a relative in a nearby designated to trust that the ship was from a Throughout history great civiliza- area he had to apply and explain his intentions as to when, friendly nation. The treasured old Mangos have become very popular in tions have fallen. Many of them fell what, why, where, and for how long. If the committee be- compass had proven to be faulty. the U.S. for the very same reasons of greed, came at all suspicious of his intentions they would deny They had no idea where they were in laziness, indifference, sense of enti- the pass. the vast ocean. tlement, lack of pursuing an education, lack of assimila- Should a citizen harvest potatoes it had to be reported. The British came to their rescue. Ramiro related how tion, and unwillingness to support their country. If a farmer slaughtered a pig it must be reported. The com- kind and generous the British sailors were as they sailed I don’t want to ask permission to visit out-of-state fam- munists would take more than half. toward Key West, Florida. The ship’s doctor and nurse ily. I don’t want to see half my assets/income taken away Ramiro’s father was by nature checked out the children and the by the government. I don’t want to have this article cen- and habit an outspoken person re- mother. They were allowed to go sored or to be hauled off to jail because I wrote truth as I gardless of repercussions. The fam- to the ship’s pantry to pick out see it. ily greatly feared he would be anything they wanted. The United States of America may be one in a long arrested and permanently thrown in Upon landing in Key line of great countries that fall into ruin. One might think, jail any day. He had already spent West the refugees were taken to “Aw, that isn’t going to happen. That was a long time ago.” 40 days in jail during the Bay of the U.S. Navy Base by the con- Look at current formerly beautiful and prosperous Pigs Invasion on charges he was a sulate staff where they were ex- Venezuela. That country was once the showpiece of “sympathizer.” tensively interviewed to assess democracy in the southern hemisphere. Now it is a show- Neighbors, friends and even their eligibility to enter the coun- piece of a socialist-inept government, a country in ruin. family would turn on an individual try. Are we next? in a red-hot minute reporting the Ramiro was astounded at How do you feel about your country, the United States smallest infraction to gain favor the sight of hundreds of automo- of America? Are Ramiro’s fears founded? Do you read or from the communists, avoid disfa- biles of every type in the base even listen to reports about the state of our nation before vor from them, or because they parking lot. The PX was stocked you vote, if you vote? Are we going to become citizens of were communist sympathizers. with an abundance of products the “formerly democratic United States of America?” Are Fear was pervasive with everyone, and multiple varieties of food, we on a path of destruction due to apathy? What are you even the communists who did not many of which the family had and I going to do about it? trust anyone, even their own com- never known existed.. rades! The family was taken to Ramiro lived in the country- a hotel in Miami for three days, side with his mother, father and then given three months’ rent for eight siblings. His father worked on an apartment. This was the total a railroad and did some farming. extent of government assistance Education was offered through Papayas are a favorite fruit in his native the family ever received. the sixth grade in most of the coun- Cuba. Ramiro got a job in try, but Ramiro only finished the Miami that paid a dollar an hour. fifth grade because as the oldest he felt a duty to help his Through the Cuban grapevine the family learned that father support the large family. neighbors had observed there was no activity at the When Ramiro was 20 he and his father covertly built DelDago home when the sun came up after their departure. a boat in a secret location inside a swamp. It took them an This observance was dutifully reported to the communist hour and a half to walk to their work place in the swamp. authorities. An extensive manhunt was immediately un- They had to traverse only after midnight and before day- derway to retrieve them. break with no light but the moon and stars to guide the The DelDago family was blessed to be safe in the U.S. way. Supplies were secured one board and a few nails at a The family made several moves before they landed in time to prevent detection. Glades County. The men worked in the sugar mill. Papa The DelDago family needed lots of gas. Gas was like DelDago, being 65 years old, could not sustain the stress liquid gold on the island. Small portions were eked out of of lifting huge bags of sugar so he had to take other less their allotment and smuggled to the swamp location a half- strenuous work on a farm. cupful at a time. A particularly strong thunderstorm caused Ramiro received legal immigrant status within months, water to infiltrate the cache making it unusable. They had but it took 10 years to become a U.S. citizen. He struggled to pour it out and start over again. to learn English and become acclimated to the American Ramiro and his father were the only ones who knew way of life. He was determined to assimilate into the the location of the work place or its purpose. It was too American culture any way he could. Every spare penny Ramiro DelDago with his 70-plus pineapple plants. THE B Herald-Advocate Thursday, July 4, 2019 FLIGHT OF FANCY Former Military Medics Reunite On Happenstance After 40 Years By JENNIFER McCONKEY came clear that I did know of Certification of Physician Of The Herald-Advocate him, and he must have felt Assistants, the national cer- Local Army veteran Col. the same as he started walk- tifying body in place John Gill wasn’t expecting ing back toward me. today.” to reunite with a long-lost “Then, the good old brain But then the two friends friend while visiting Wash- found the memory,” Gill re- — fellow military men and ington, D.C., on a quick calls. physician assistants — fell overnight trip. “John Davis and I were out of touch. In fact, the two hadn’t among the first PAs (Physi- “John moved away and seen each other for 40 years cian Assistants) in Florida,” relocated in Tennessee, and before crossing paths dur- he continues.“John, who I lost contact with him over ing the recent Rotary Free- served in the Air Force, and the years,” Gill says.“We dom Flight to the nation’s I in the Army. never seemed to run into capital. “We were military each other at national meet- “The meeting happened medics, and the new profes- ings.” as we were at the Navy Me- sion was using our military The reunion in Washing- morial and I was walking training and experience to ton almost didn’t happen ei- with another vet, looking at build (that) new profession. ther. the brass plaques on the “He had graduated from Normally, the Rotary wall in front of the mu- the PA program in 1973 and Freedom Flight – which seum,” Gill says. I in 1974. We were among takes local veterans to see “I walked up to another the original founding mem- the war and other memori- plaque where another per- bers of the Florida Acad- als erected in their honor – son was standing, and when emy of Physician does not make a stop at the I first looked at him, I Assistants. Navy Memorial because of thought ‘I know him.’ He “Our association was in- bus parking issues. looked at me, and I could strumental in writing the But this year, Gill, serv- tell he thought he might Florida laws that enabled ing as the medical director know me as well. the utilization of PAs in for the trip for the third year “We didn't say anything Florida. in a row, had strongly en- to each other and we each “We were also in the very couraged the Rotary team to moved on,” Gill adds. first group to take a national add the Navy Memorial to “He was with his niece certification exam given by the itinerary, even though visiting D.C. – he was just the National Board of Med- there were no more Navy there for the weekend – and ical Examiners. It was given veterans than usual on this we were getting ready to get in Gainesville and at the VA specific Freedom Flight back on the bus and head hospital at the University of trip. In fact, there were only for the airport. Florida. It was the precursor four. “As I stood there, it be- to the National Commission And it was at that memorial that Gill and Davis finally reunited. “The whole thing was so impressive that we knew it was someone greater than us that coordinated this meeting!” said Sue Birge, a Rotary Freedom Flight co- ordinator. PHOTOS COURTESY HARDEE COUNTY ROTARY “John Davis, PA and fel- Two former military medics who were among the first in Florida to graduate from low military medic whom I the physician assistant program – a new field of medicine at the time – reunited had not seen for 40 years, after 40 years while each visited the U.S. Navy Memorial during quick trips to Wash- and I had a great time catch- ington, D.C. ing up, and have been in touch since,” Gill says. “A pleasant surprise on a Rotary Freedom Flight, indeed!” he adds. Gill is a heavily deco- rated veteran who has served in the U.S. military for 40 years. He enlisted in the Army in 1969 as a medical corps- man and, following his dis- charge from active duty, joined the Florida National Guard. He returned to ac- John Gill (left) and John Davis reconnect, chatting at the steps to the “Granite Sea,” the largest map in the tive duty on numerous oc- world. The U.S. Navy Memorial plaza is home to this casions, including map along with the iconic Lone Sailor statue, towering deploying to Iraq, before re- masts with signal flags, fountain pools, and 26 bronze tiring in 2009. sculptures depicting Navy history. Gill has earned the

The Lone Sailor statue, located at the Navy Memorial Plaza, represents “the United States Navy Memorial’s mission to Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate the men and women of the Sea Services, past, present, and future; and Inform the public about their service.”

One of the places the Freedom Flighters paused was the Korean War Veterans Me- morial, where this vet took a moment to salute one of the statues that commemo- This veteran stops to reflect at the two-acre Vietnam Veterans Memorial. rate the lives lost during the three-year long war. B2 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 FortThe Meade Times FORT MEADE’S HOMETOWN NEWS PRISCILLA WHITE PERRY — MANAGING EDITOR ISSUE 16 Thursday, July 4, 2019 [email protected] Mixed Emotions 4M WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES By PRISCILLA PERRY Now it is a “suburb” for Char- And we need to remember Of The Fort Meade Times lotte commuters to get away colonists fought on both sides. I really do apologize for a from that metropolis. To identify the difference on small issue of The Fort Meade Cowpens... yes, Cowpens... the battlefield, patriots placed Times this week… but I had is even getting attention. It’s a twig of green in their hats. such a great visit with my fam- still quaint but certainly grow- Fort Meade was not a twin- ily in South Carolina. So, I ing as Spartanburg expands. kle in history’s eye yet, but it have mixed emotions. Cherokee County was cre- was those kinds of men who It’s always good to “go ated in 1897 from Spartan- came to the Fort Meade area. home,” isn’t it? burg, Union, and York If you want to know what Some of you are from all Counties and has only two these Florida pioneers faced, parts of the country. You just cities in it – Gaffney (where I drive west of town and just want to smell, feel, and see was born and raised) and look to your left or right. your familiar roots. Yes, there Blacksburg (on the other side You’ll see the thick under- is a smell, and even a feel, of Broad River and much growth, the swamps, the “un- about where you were raised. smaller). I was visiting on the known.” Three of my four children Blacksburg side out in the They had names like live in Cherokee County, county. Willoughby Tillis and Louis South Carolina on the same Two significant Revolution- Lanier. Like Albritton and mountain but on different ary War battles took place in Durrance, Hancock and sides. Broad River runs right Cherokee County. First, the Mitchell and Hendry. by them. While the Rocky Battle of Kings Mountain on Hope you’ll enjoy the up- October 7, 1780. They de- coming Peace River Folk Fes- COURTESY PHOTO Mountains are majestic and 4M is the moniker four local ladies have adopted .. “Making Memories by Motivat- towering because they’re feated the much-despised tival in November and swell Major Patrick Ferguson. The your chest a little at Fort ing Miners.” (Left to Right) Ashlee Dishong, Priscilla Perry, Dimple Galvin, and Laura “new,” the Appalachians are Passanesi find ways to volunteer and promote good things in Fort Meade. The old and rolling along the bor- National Park holds a visit- Meade’s heritage. Those worthy commemoration each Florida pioneers were brave to photo captures the four planning one of the recent July 4 activities. In November der of the Carolinas. 2018, 4M planned and participated in a clean-up of major streets in the city. The largest cities are a drive year. raise their families so far from away from where I call home... Next, the warriors marched their roots. The Festival cele- to Cowpens, which was just brates that bravery. Spartanburg to the southwest Publish Your Fictitious Name Notice and Charlotte to the northeast. that – a flat pasture. There, the Maybe you see why I What were once small com- patriots faced the British on proudly say I have two homes With The Herald-Advocate Today! munities are now busting at the January 17, 1781. because I love my roots in FYI… There is a Kings South Carolina and my Not only do you meet the legal requirement for publishing the notice, seams. Fort Mill was a small you’ll benefit from the visibility in front of our readers. These are people textile village close to Rock Mountain, NC but it is some branches in Fort Meade. Hill when I was growing up. distance away “across the bor- You also see why I have seeking to learn about businesses in the community and willing to do der” from the battle area. And mixed emotions. I loved going business with your company. the town of Cowpens is in home.....and I love coming Contact The Herald-Advocate for more information. 863-773-3255 Spartanburg County. back home. I visited Cowpens National Mark Your Park during the battle’s re-en- actment one January night Calendar when the temperature was 17 degrees. I asked the guide FIRST ANNUAL FORT MEADE TIMES READERS’ July 8 what it was like during the ac- Book Club at Library tual battle. He explained that “BEST FORT MEADE” (2nd Monday) at 5 pm the temperature was 14 de- IN CONTEST grees and there was one blan- July 9 ket for every three soldiers. I You are invited to vote for your favorite Fort lished in the Fort Meade Times! cried. Meade business and service from the category list Readers! This ballot will only be published 4 City Commission I use the word “soldiers” below. times: June 20, June 27, July 5, and July 11. Meeting – (2nd Tues- loosely since most were just Simply VOTE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE Simply VOTE. Cut out ENTIRE BALLOT SHEET. day) at City Hall 6 pm farmers and settlers from Ten- BUSINESSES AND YOUR OPINION WILL MAKE THE (Only official ballot will be counted – no mechanical nessee who had traveled over July 16 DIFFERNCE. In fact, you can vote as many times as duplicates are accepted.) the mountains to get to Kings you wish in the poll of Fort Meade Times readers – DEADLINE is Monday, Noon, July 15. Ballots Crocheting at Library Mountain. But they were long- vote in one category or all of them. may be dropped off at or mailed to the Fort Meade (3rd Tuesday) at 3:30 rifle sharp shooters used to Winners! There are no sashes, stickers, or signs Chamber of Commerce at 107 W. Broadway, Fort pm hunting squirrels and rabbits to buy, just the FREE framed certificate on the wall Meade FL 33841. and proved to be valiant sol- proclaiming to your customers that the PEOPLE of Look for Winners in The Fort Meade Times on July 17 diers. Fort Meade think your business is the very best! Thursday, July 25. NO Fort Meade Cham- And, of course, your photo with Award will be pub- ber Luncheon IN JULY July 24 If You OFFICIAL BALLOT: There are 5 Headings & 65 Categories. You can vote under any, or all, Sewing at Library – of the HEADINGS, as you like. You can vote in as many CATEGORIES as you like, BUT you can (4th Tuesday) at 3:30 pm. Sewing Machines See only write in (Vote) for ONE candidate in each CATEGORY to be counted. on site. Something SAMPLE: (Heading) DINING American Legion (Category) 30. BEST RIBS June Bugs Southern Ribs Post 23 – (4th Tues- Say day) at Legion Hall 6 DINING: PEOPLE/SERVERS: pm Something 1. BEST STEAK ______36. BEST WAITRESS ______Report 2. BEST HOT DOG ______37. BEST ACCOUNTANT ______ City Commission Suspicious Activity 3. BEST HAMBURGER ______38. BEST HOME BUILDER ______Meeting – (4th Tues- 4. BEST BURGER PLATE ______39. BEST LANDSCAPER ______day) at City Hall 6 pm 1(855)3527233 5. BEST CHEESEBURGER ______40. BEST ELECTRICIAN ______6. BEST BLT ______41. BEST AUTO MECHANIC ______7. BEST PIZZA ______42. BEST NON-PROFIT ORG. ______8. BEST WRAP ______43. BEST BEAUTY SALON ______9. BEST SUB/DELI SANDWICH ______44. BEST BEAUTICIAN ______Ramblin’ 10. BEST SEAFOOD ______45. BEST HEATING/AC ______By Priscilla Perry 11. BEST BREAKFAST ______46. BEST VOLUNTEER (ANY) ______12. BEST DRIVE-THRU ______47. BEST ANTIQUE STORE ______“A mondegreen is a mishearing or misinterpretation of a phrase as a result of near-homophony, in a way that gives it a 13. BEST BISCUITS ______48. BEST INSURANCE AGENT ______new meaning. Mondegreens are most often created by a person 14. BEST PANCAKES ______49. BEST ROOFER ______listening to a poem or a song; the listener, being unable to clearly 15. BEST LUNCH ______50. BEST SMALL ENGINE REPAIR ______hear a lyric, substitutes words that sound similar and make some 16. BEST DESSERT ______51. BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT ______kind of sense. American writer Sylvia Wright coined the term in 1954, writing that as a girl she had misheard the lyric "...and laid 17. BEST FRENCH FRIES ______him on the green" in a Scottish ballad as, "...and Lady Monde- 18. BEST CATERER ______VEHICLE DEALERS/SERVICES: green.” Wikipedia 19. BEST CHICKEN ______52. BEST BODY SHOP ______When my daughter, Angi, was little, she was the world’s 20. BEST CHICKEN WINGS ______53. BEST NEW CAR DEALER ______best song improvisor. You probably have a child like that. You know, the one who sings a popular song and all of a sudden Little 21. BEST ICE TEA ______54. BEST USED CAR DEALER ______Elvis or Missy Petula sings words you’ve never heard before. 22. BEST LEMONADE ______55. BEST OIL CHANGE ______Let me give you an example: Angi was singing away in the 23. BEST ICE CREAM ______56. BEST TIRE CENTER ______VW bug one day, “Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea and 24. BEST ICIES/SLUSH ______57. BEST CAR SALESMAN ______frolicked in the auto mist in a land called Honoahlee…” (Peter, Paul and Mary’s “frolicked in the autumn mist”). Angi was a very 25. BEST SOUP ______58. BEST CAR WASH ______young environmentalist. 26. BEST ITALIAN ______59. BEST CAR DETAILER ______But my personal favorite of Angi’s was “You picked a fine 27. BEST MEXICAN ______time to leave me, Lucille, with 400 children and a crock in the 28. BEST SOUTHERN ______OTHER GOOD STUFF: field…..” (Kenny Rogers’ “with 4 hungry children and a crop in 29. BEST RIBS ______60. BEST FURNITURE STORE ______the field”). Four hundred children !! Now we know what drove the man to drink in the corn field. I have since heard that others 30. BEST SALAD BAR ______61. BEST CONVENIENCE STORE ______heard the “400 hundred children” line, as well, but had not at the 31. BEST DINNER UNDER $10 ______62. BEST HARDWARE STORE ______time Angi was serenading me from the back seat. 32. BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT ______63. CLEANEST STORE ______I must admit I’m guilty, as well. Maybe you’re familiar with 64. BEST KNICK-KNACK STORE ______The Five Satin’s hit In The Still of the Night and the doo wop vocals in the background singing “Shut up and close the door” ENTERTAINMENT: 65. FRIENDLIEST STORE ______… or so it sounded to me. (“Shodopenshobido” … that’s my 33. BEST FITNESS ______spelling and I’m sticking to it.) 34. BEST CITY EVENT ______OFFICIAL BALLOT Come to think of it, Charlie and I throw mondegreens all 35. BEST EVENT LOCATION ______day at each other. We call it hard of hearing. July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate B3 Reckless Driving 6 Hardee Countians Receive Nursing Pins Thirty-seven graduates of South that as you were in the classroom learn- the Royal Red Cross on St. George’s Florida State College’s Associate De- ing to provide competent skills to your Day for her service to the sick and in- Charge Jails Teen gree Nursing program were honored in patients, you were also trained to be a jured during the Crimean War. In turn, a traditional pinning ceremony June 20 well-rounded individual and give back Nightingale later extended the honor to By JENNIFER McCONKEY Det. Shane Ward tried to in- in the Alan J. Wildstein Center for the to your communities.” her outstanding nursing students by pre- Of The Herald-Advocate tercept Block several times and Performing Arts on the Highlands Cam- She concluded by saying, “When senting them with a medal of excellence. A 19-year-old was arrested estimated his speeds to reach pus. you’re taking care of patients, each one Graduates of the ADN program be- by the Hardee County Sheriff’s over 100 mph at times, accord- Six of them are Hardee County resi- has their own story. We’ve been pro- come registered nurses by passing the Office on a reckless driving ing to the report. dents: Isabel Abel, Rolando Chavez, Es- vided with the tools to help instruct. Be National Council Licensure Examina- charge after his alleged speed- When Block tried to turn meralda De Loera, Yesenia Lucatero, the best nurse you can. Be the difference tion for Registered Nurses exam. SFSC ing led to a citrus tree being de- onto Dansby Road, Ward al- Deisy Piedad and Maria Ruiz. you can make. Your communities are de- nursing graduates are usually fully em- stroyed. leges, he lost control of the Guest speaker was Dr. Marilyn Good- pendent on your skills and technique.” ployed in nursing within a few months Mason Matthew Block, 19, truck, hitting and uprooting an man, who noted, “At SFSC, we use the The practice of pinning new graduates of graduation. of 1845 Ratliff Road, orange tree and driving over ir- Seven C’s of Caring model: competence, has been a nursing school tradition in the SFSC’s ADN program is the only na- Wauchula, was initially meas- rigation lines. compassion, confidence, conscience, United States since 1916. The pin is tionally accredited nursing program in ured by radar as driving 79 Block reportedly continued commitment, communication, and cul- worn prominently on a nurse’s uniform. its service district of Hardee, Highlands mph in a 60 mph zone on CR to drive on Dansby Road for ture. These Seven C’s have been insti- One story of the ceremony’s begin- and DeSoto counties. It is accredited 663 just after 7 p.m. on Tues- less than a mile before pulling tuted in all aspects of the nursing ning goes back to 1883, when Queen through the Accreditation Commission day of last week, according to over, where he was arrested and program. They were provided to ensure Victoria awarded Florence Nightingale for Education in Nursing Inc. a HCSO report. charged with reckless driving. Block, the report alleges, His 2016 Toyota Tacoma then turned onto Vandolah had moderate front-end dam- Road and began driving 83 age, according to Ward’s re- mph in a 45 mph zone before port. passing another vehicle, turn- Block posted a $500 bond ing onto Alton Carlton Road – later that evening to gain re- a dirt road – and then onto West lease while awaiting a court ap- Main Street. pearance.

On This Day: In 1802 The 1st US Military Academy at West Point opens In 1803 The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people by President Thomas Jefferson In 1827 Slavery abolished in New York In 1831 "America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)" is 1st sung in Boston In 1845 Texas Congress votes for annexa- tion to US COURTESY PHOTO In 1862 Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) Associate Degree Nursing graduates recite the Nightingale Pledge at their June pinning ceremony in Avon Park. creates Alice in Wonderland for Alice Liddell on a family boat trip on the river Isis SYMPHONIC STUDENTS (Thames) in Oxford Everyone Can Do Something NATIONAL HUMAN The Fort TRAFFICKING HOTLINE Meade Times 1-888-373-7888 YOUR Summer Youth BUSINESS Activity Calendar COULD Library Very Special Events APPEAR June 6 – July 25, Every Thursday, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. After Family-Fun Event with Books Bridge Bus, get a free book! HERE COURTESY PHOTO Five Hardee Junior High band students wrapped up their musical studies this past June-July – Every Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 a.m., school year by traveling to the University of South Florida in Tampa to participate TOO!! in the “Symphonic Celebration” honor band. The festival features two concert Space-learning Activities Hands-on for 3rd-6th Contact bands comprised of middle-school students nominated by their band directors from Graders schools throughout Florida. Students worked with distinguished conductors, in- Nancy Davis cluding nationally known composer Robert W. Smith and his wife, band director June-July – Every Monday, 10 a.m., PreK-3rd or Susan Smith. They performed two pieces composed by Smith, “Encanto” and graders. Story Time from space! “Krisanna's Colors.” The young musicians attended rehearsals, master classes, Kim Reas chamber ensembles and clinics during the weekend event, working with USF fac- Other Events 773-3255 ulty and other outstanding clinicians. They also saw performances featuring the July 5 USF jazz combo and brass quintet, and performed in a chamber ensemble concert Middle School Miners Dance Hall Nights – 8-11 TheHeraldAdvocate.com and a wind band concert. Shown on concert day are (from left) Vincente Gardner, p.m. – Community Center Maria Munguia, Deysi Salazar, Myia Lamy and Jaqueline Jurado. July 6 High School Miners Dance Hall Nights – 8-Mid- night – Community Center June 10 – August 2 Impact Development Summer Camp 2019 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Monday – Friday) – P.B.C. Teen Center July 11 Library Family-Fun Event – 10 a.m. – Constella- tions with Clev Carter July 12 Library Space Movie Friday! – 10 a.m. – October Sky July 14-17 Cornerstone Church Bible School – “Under the Sea” – Kids Crusade July 15-19 Lake Buffum Baptist Bible School – In the evening July 18 Library Family Fun Event – 3:30 p.m. – Family Digital Library Workshop July 19 Library Space Movie Friday! – 10 a.m. – Reluc- tant Astronaut

Middle School Miners Dance Hall Night – 8- 11 p.m. – Community Center July 20 High School Miners Dance Hall Night – 8-Midnight – Community Center July 22-26 New Beginnings Church of God Bible School – 6:30 p.m. Registration – 7 p.m. Kicks off – All ages. VBS Director Sherry Spivey July 25 Library Family-Fun Event – 2:30 p.m. – Reading Award Celebration with Science Teller August 2 Middle School Miners Dance Hall Night – 8- 11 p.m. – Community Center 7:4c B4 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 – CHURCH SCHEDULE –

Printed as a Public Service by BOWLING GREEN WAUCHULA WAUCHULA WAUCHULA ZOLFO SPRINGS The Herald-Advocate NEW BEGINNINGS ENDTIME CROSSROAD IGLESIA HISPANA RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF Deadline for changes or additions: WORSHIP CENTER MINISTRY PRESENCIA DE DIOS MISSIONARY BAPTIST GOD FAITH TEMPLE Thursday 5 p.m. 230 E. Lemon St. 375-3208 908 Martin Luther King Ave 511 West Palmetto Street CHURCH Oak Street Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 773-0160 Domingos...... 6:00 p.m. 1321 SR 636 East - 773-3344 Sunday Worship...... 10:00 a.m. BOWLING GREEN Wednesday ...... 7 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Miercoles...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Friday ...... 7 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Worship...... 7:30 p.m. APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE (Service with Fellowship to follow) Evening Service ...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Thursday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. UNITED PENTECOSTAL Wed. Bible St. & Yth. Gath7:30 p.m. IGLESIA MINISTERIOS Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. CHURCH PRIMERA MISION BAUTISTA Friday (Holy Ghost Night).7:30 p.m. CRISTIANO DIOS ES AMOR 310 Orange Street 773-1017 3920 Murray Road 375-2295 807 S. 8th Ave. 773-4576 ST. MICHAEL Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. Domingos Escuela Dom.....9:45 a.m. FAITH PRESBYTERIAN Domingos Escuela CATHOLIC CHURCH PRIMERA MISSION Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Servicio de Adoracion ...... 11:00 a.m. CHURCH Dominica ...... 10:00 a.m. 408 Heard Bridge Road 773-4089 BAUTISTA HISPANA Servicio de Predicacion...... 5:00 p.m. 114 N. 7th Avenue 773-2105 Servicio...... 11:00 a.m. Mass Monday through Saturday ...... 518 8th Avenue East CHESTER GROVE MB Miercoles Servico ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Lunes Oracion...... 6:00 p.m...... 7:00 a.m. Escuela Dominical...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH Sunday Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Miercoles Servicio ...... 7:00 p.m. Servicio del Domingo...... 11:00 a.m. 708 W. Grape Street REAL LIFE CHURCH Wednesday Supper...... 6:15 p.m. SEVENTH-DAY ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morn. Worship...... 8:00 a.m. 3365 US Hwy 17 375-4032 Wed. Youth Fellowship ...... 7:00 p.m. ADVENTIST CHURCH Servicio del Miercoles ...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Service...... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. KINGDOM HALL OF 440 Carlton Street 773-9068 Wednesday Bible Study Night Wednesday Study/Learning6:30 p.m. JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Sabbath School...... 9:30 a.m. Chidren & Youth ...... 4:30 p.m. FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH 155 Altman Road 767-1131 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Adult Class...... 6:00 p.m. ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURCH OF GOD - ENGLISH Wed. Prayer Meeting...... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Park 513 W. Orange Street 701 N. 7th Avenue 773-3800 Sunday Service...... 2:00 p.m. 2nd Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAN BIBLE Sunday Church School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - SPANISH SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST Evening Service ...... 6:30 p.m. FELLOWSHIP Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH 5th Sunday...... 6:00 p.m. 3950 Aurora Avenue 375-2864 Wednesday Bible Study .....6:30 p.m. Children’s Chuch...... 10:40 a.m. 505 South 10th Avenue 773-4368 Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Youth Group - Sunday...... 6:00 p.m. VICTORY PRAISE CENTER Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. LIGHT OF THE WORLD Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. REALITY RANCH 128 E. Main Street MINISTRIES Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. COWBOY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF GOD Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Womans Center 131 N 7th Ave. Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. 2-1/2 Miles east on Hwy. 66 121 West Broward St. 375-2231 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 1570 W. Main Street 773-4182 Friday Evening...... 6:00 p.m. 863-781-1578 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY: TABERNACLE OF Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Thursday Night Services, Bible Study for all ages ...... 9:45 a.m. PRAISE & JOY Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. LAKE DALE BAPTIST 1507 MLK Avenue Wednesday ...... 7:30 p.m. Kidz Club...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. CHURCH Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. ST. PAUL’S MISSIONARY WEDNESDAY: 3102 Heard Bridge Rd. 773-6622 Morning Worship...... 11:30 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH NEW LIFE POWER ONA Children’s Chiors Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Evening Worship...... 7:00 p.m. 3676 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. 735-0636 OUTREACH CHURCH (PK-Grade 4)...... 5:30 p.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Tues. Bible Stdy. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. 725 Palmetto Street IGLESIA PENTECOSTES Mid-Week Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. & Child Train ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. VISION POR LAS ALMAS NEST Backyard Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. Friday Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Service...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. 149 Badger Loop 448-2831 (PK-Grade 4)...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Empowerment Martes: Oracion...... 7:00 p.m. Club 56...... 6:00 p.m. MARANATHA BAPTIST WAUCHULA CHURCH OF GOD Class...... 7:30 p.m. Jueves: Ensenaza Biblica ...7:00 p.m. Youth Group (Grades 7-12)6:00 p.m. CHURCH 1543 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SAN ALFONSO MISSION Evening Worship Domingo: Servicio ...... 10:30 a.m. Church Orchestra ...... 5:15 p.m. 204 North 9th Ave. 832-7829 773-0199 3027 Schoolhouse Lane 773-4089 st 1 Sunday ...... 5:00 p.m. Adult Choir ...... 6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Domingo, Misa en Espano10:00 a.m. LIMESTONE BAPTIST Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:15 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Evening ...... 1:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Bowling Green 4868 Keystone Ave. Limestone 1121 W. Louisiana St. 773-9243 Wed. Bible & Prayer Meet.7:00 p.m. Wed. Night Fam. Training..7:30 p.m. SPANISH MISSION 4531 Hwy. 17 N 375-2253 863-242-2855 SUNDAY: Thurs. Youth Bible Study...7:00 p.m. 735-8025 SUNDAY: Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Generations Café Open ...... Friday Night Worship...... 7:30 p.m. Escuela Dominica...... 10:00 a.m. Bible Study...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m...... 9:00-10:20 a.m. MINISTERIO INTERNACIONAL Servicio...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Kids World Check-In for Cambriadores de Mundo WAUCHULA HILLS Pioneer Club...... 6:30 p.m. Children’s Church ...... 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 6:00 p.m. Nursery-5th Grade...... 10:15 a.m. 704 W. Main Street SPANISH CHURCH OF GOD Servicio de la Noche ...... 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Pre-K Blast ...... 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Service ...... 7:30 p.m. 1000 Stansfield Rd. Mierecoles Merienda...... 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Kids World B.L.A.S.T. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Servicio ...... 8:00 p.m. Youth (7th-12th grade)...... 6:00 p.m. 202 Sidney Roberts Road (K-5th)...... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship...... 7:30 p.m. Sabado Liga de Jovenes .....5:00 p.m. Adult Discipleship Train. ...6:30 p.m. 735-0123 Worship Service ...... 10:30 a.m. MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST Tuesday Prayer...... 7:30 p.m. TeamKID (ages 4-3rd grade)6:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY: CHURCH Thursday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. BOLD (4th-6th grade)...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Generations Café Opens...... 117 West Palmetto St. 773-2929 Saturday Worship ...... 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m...... 5:15-6:15p.m. Sunday Service...... 10:00 a.m. ds of Ho FORT GREEN Wed. Prayer Meeting...... 6:00 p.m. Check-In begins for Sunday Evening Service ....6:00 p.m. ee pe BAPTIST CHURCH Nursery-5th grade ...... 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. ZOLFO SPRINGS S 2875 Baptist Church Road ONA BAPTIST CHURCH Classes for children ages Children Ministries for all services Guido Evangelistic Association 773-9013 CREWSVILLE BETHEL 131 Bear Lane 863-245-2371 PreK-12th grade...... 6:30-7:30 p.m. Metter, Ga. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Adutl Bible Studies....6:00-7:30 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. NEW BEGINNINGS 8251 Crewsville Road Our minds want to wander. Sunday Evening ...... 6:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer ...... 7:00 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF 1002 S. Florida Avenue 781-5887 Church 735-0871 Pastor 385-7867 What they settle on in their jour- Wednesday Supper ...... 6:00 p.m. THE NAZARENE Sense Saturday ...... 3:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. ney from one destination to an- Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. UNION BAPTIST CHURCH 511 W. Palmetto Street “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. other is intriguing and telling. The 5076 Lily Church Rd. 494-5622 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. The Bread of Life...... 3:15 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:30 p.m. Bible says, “Old men dream FOX MEMORIAL Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 6:30 p.m. dreams and young men see vi- HOLINESS CHURCH Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. sions.” But it does not tell what 140 E. Main Street 836-273-7576 Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH the dreams or visions are. It de- Sunday Morning Worship.10:00 a.m. Wednesday 1999 State Rd. 64 East 773-2101 OF ZOLFO pends on the individual. Sunday Night Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. SHINE for Kids...... 6:00 p.m. FIRST MISSIONARY Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 320 E. 4th Street 735-1200 One day a psalmist unveiled Wednesday Service ...... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Time...... 7:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Morning Worship Service.11:00 a.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. both his dream and his vision: 1347 Martin Luther King Avenue Evening Worship Service...6:30 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. “Better is one day in Your courts GATEWAY CHURCH WAUCHULA 773-6556 Wednesday Night Supper...6:00 p.m. Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. than a thousand elsewhere, I (formerly Faith Assemly of God) Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Activities Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. would rather be a doorkeeper in 4937 Hwy. 17 N. 375-4000 APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. (All Ages)...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. the house of my God than dwell Morning Worship...... 10:30 a.m. 640 Apostolic Road 773-3052 Evening Worship...... 4:00 p.m. in the tents of the wicked.” Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Wed. Prayer/Bible Study....7:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED We often hear phrases about Englishg Service...... 11:30 a.m. NEW INSPIRATION CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH “spending quality time with loved GREATER MACEDONIA General Worship Service....1:30 p.m. FIRST UNITED OF GOD BY FAITH Corner of 6th & Suwanee 735-1544 ones” or “living a quality life.” PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Tuesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. METHODIST CHURCH 917 S. 6th Avenue 863-657-2253 Gospel Music...... 10:30 a.m. But unless we define quality in 607 Palmetto Street 375-3226 Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. 207 N. Seventh Avenue 773-4267 Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. scriptural terms, “quality” may Church School...... 9:30 a.m. Coffe and Fellowship ...... 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....7:00 p.m. not be what “quality” is. Morning Service ...... 11:00 a.m. BAYSIDE COMMUNITY Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Thursday Praise...... 7:00 p.m. Our psalmist wants us to know Evening Service ...... 7:00 p.m. CHURCH Blended Sunday Worship .10:55 a.m. GARDNER BAPTIST CHURCH that even standing at the edge of Wed. Bible Study/Prayer....7:00 p.m. HARDEE COUNTY CAMPUS Wednesday Night Dinner ...5:30 p.m. 8660 US Highway 17 S the temple is better than being in- Communion-2nd Sun. Eve.6:00 p.m. 615 Rainey Blvd. 941-755-8600 Youth (0-18) & Adult Programming . NEW MT. ZION A.M.E. Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 side the tent of a wicked person. Mybayside.church ...... 6:30 p.m. CHURCH Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 AM Why is this so? It is because of HOLY CHILD Sunday Services ...... 8:15 a.m. 1615 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. God Himself! Simply being in His SPANISH CATHOLIC MISSION ...... 10:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. FLORIDA’S FIRST ASSEMBLY 767-0023 LIFE CHANGING presence is a reward. 4315 Chester Avenue 773-4089 Fusion (6th - 8th grade)...... OF GOD CHURCH Morn. Worship WORSHIP CENTER For the psalmist it is not the Misa (Espanol) Sunday ...... 7:00 p.m...... Duing all Sunday Services 1397 South Florida Avenue (1st & 3r Sun.) ...... 8:00 a.m. 3426 Oak Street 863-832-9808 beauty of the place but the beauty Wednesday Epic (9th - 12th grade) ... 773-9386 Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship ...... 2:30 p.m. of a Person. “God is a sun and a HOUSE OF PRAISE ...... 6:30 p.m. www.flfirstag.org Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study .....6:30 p.m. shield,” he declares, referring to JOHN 3:16 Sun. Community Groups....9:30 a.m. 2nd Sunday Youth Service .4:00 p.m. the absolute glory of God as a per- 3920 Murray Road 863-582-6716 CELEBRATION FELLOWSHIP Sunday Worship...... 10:30 a.m. Allen Christian Endeavor...4:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS son and protector of those who Sunday...... 10:30 a.m. 773-0427 Family Night Wednesday...7:00 p.m. Wed. & Fri. Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. 3704 U.S. Hwy. 17 S. 781-5887 serve Him. With His love upon us ...... 6:30 p.m. Celebration Service ...... 10:30 a.m. Ministry for all ages! M-F Family Services...... 8:00 a.m. and His glory around us, we can Wednesday ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Cell Groups Sense Friday...... 3:00 p.m. be assured that He will not with- Adult Cell Group...... 7:00 p.m. FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHURCH NEW PHILADELPHIA “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” hold any good things from us if IGLESIA DEL DIOS VIVO Youth Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. IGLESIA FUENTE DE VIDA WORSHIP CENTER Friday Bread of Life...... 3:15 p.m. we walk with Him and live lives 105 Dixiana Street 375-4191 Children’s Cell Group ...... 7:00 p.m. Bilingual Services / Servicios Bilingües 1652 Old Bradenton Road that are blameless - or lives of in- Domingo De Predicacion .11:00 p.m. Call for locations 311 Goolsby St. 832-9914 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. NEW VISION tegrity. Martes Estudio Biblico...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday/Domingo...... 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. WORSHIP CENTER But along our way in this walk Miercoles Estudior Juvenil.7:00 p.m. CHARLIE CREEK Wednesday/Miércoles ...... 7:30 p.m. 64 E. & School House Road with Him, He will give us “grace Jueves De Predicacion ...... 7:00 p.m. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Church 735-8585 Childcare 735-8586 and glory.” Glory refers to His 6885 State Rd. 64 East 773-3447 THE GOSPEL TABERNACLE NORTHSIDE BAPTIST Morning Worship...... 10:00 a.m. “grace” that He gives to those IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. 810 Tennessee St. 781-2708 CHURCH Children’s Church ...... 10:00 a.m. who are His own. It is His grace 210 E. Broward Street 445-0290 Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service..10:00 a.m. 912 N. 8th Avenue 773-6947 Wed. Youth & F.T.H...... 7:00 p.m. that saves us with the faith He Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday Night Service...... 6:00 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. gives us because of His love for Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wesnesday Children’s Ministry...... Wednesday Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. us. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m...... 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org Wednesday Prayer...... 6:00 p.m Wednesday Worship...... 6:30 p.m. HIGHER GROUND Wednesday Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY CHURCH OF CHRIST 1258 West Main Street MT. PISGAH BAPTIST 240 Will Duke Road Sunday School Adult & Youth ...... OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 773-2249 ...... 10:00 a.m. CHURCH 6210 Mt. Pisgah Rd. - 375-4409 Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. 4350 W. Main Street 735-0321 Sunday School...... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.11:00 a.m. Wed. “Night in the Word”..7:00 p.m. www.ogbcwauchula.org Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Night Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Wed. Extreme Kids ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Schedule: Disciples Training ...... 5:00 p.m. Thursday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study for All Ages ....9:30 a.m. Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Morning Worship...... 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Time.....7:00 p.m. OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Evening Worship...... 6:00 p.m. 630 Hanchey Rd. 773-3532 IGLESIA ADVENTISTA Wednesday Schedule: Sacrament Meeting...... 9:00 a.m. DEL SEPTIMO DIA M&M Kid’s Klub...... 6:00 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. 1819 Dishong Road 767-1010 Youth Group...... 6:00 p.m. 4810 Sally Blvd. 781-5887 Priesthood...... 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study...... Sense Sunday...... 11:00 a.m...... 6:30 p.m. “Making Sense of the Non-Sense” ELEVATE COMMUNITY IGLESIA CHRISTIANA Sunday Bread of Life ...... 3:15 p.m. CHURCH EL REMANENETE 2nd Sunday Communion ..11:00 a.m. 529 West Main Street 318 W. Main Street PEACE VALLEY LUTHERAN (Robarts Funeral Home Chapel) Martes - Oracion ...... 7:00 p.m. CHURCH Sunday Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Jueves - Clase Biblica ...... 7:00 p.m. 1643 Stenstrom Road - 773-2858 Weekly Life Groups Viernes - Servicio...... 7:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Domingo - Servicio ...... 11:00 a.m. Worship/Communion .....9:00 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sun. Divine Worship...... 9:00 a.m. Peace River Growers IGLESIA de DIOS ** Fellowship each Sunday after service ALFA Y OMEGA 1909 Stanfield Road Wholesale Nursery Sunday School...... 10: 00 a.m. PROGRESSIVE MISSIONARY Evening Service ...... 6:00 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH Donnis & Kathy Barber Tuesday (Bible Study & Prayer 149 Manley Road 452-1281 Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 Night) ...... 7:30 p.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Friday Worship Service...... 7:30 p.m. Worship Service...... 11:00 a.m. P.O. Box 760 Zolfo Springs, FL Wed. Evening Prayer...... 7:00 p.m. July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate B5 Half A Team For Montreal, Eh? Autistic Woman Becomes Of the languages I studied in my academic under lease contracts which last until the team career — English and Spanish — I always did decides it wants a new, even more palatial sta- best in English, despite all its irregularities. dium. Law School Graduate I can still remember the parts of speech: The Tampa Bay Rays (who play in St. Pe- A young woman named takes an even bigger village to lawyer?” nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, tersburg — not in Tampa or in the body of Haley Moss has graduated raise a child with a disability. She had a job offer lined up conjunctions, prepo- sitions, profanity, oxy- water that separates Tampa from St. Pete) have from the University of Miami … I realized by sharing my before she even graduated. All morons, and maybe one or two that escape me. a lease with St. Pete on its city-financed sta- School of Law. At her com- story, I could be a part of she had to do was pass the bar, Linguistic purists of my day might challenge dium that runs until 2027. mencement ceremony, she someone else’s village.” which she did, becoming a me on profanity as a part of speech, but it oc- That stadium (Mary and I won a pair of tick- gave a speech in which she of- Haley’s story exemplifies member of the Florida Bar this curs to me that except when used as a modifier ets to attend a game there a few years ago) has fered encouraging words to her how struggling through chal- year. (adjective or adverb) it doesn’t fit under any of design features best described as curious. I was classmates, saying, “I will al- lenging circumstances not only Her goal is to inspire others the other headings. reminded of Bartow’s softball field from the ways be amazed by all of your helps us to build character for with her success. She says, days of my youth. It had a power talents. It’s a big world out ourselves, but it provides us “Whether it’s somebody on the line strung across the infield be- there, and I am excited to see the opportunity to show others spectrum that says, ‘Thank tween first and third base. A pop what you will do next.” the path through their difficul- you for sharing your story,’ or fly which smacked it (not an in- To know the story of Haley ties in life, and there is no it’s a parent of a newly-diag- frequent occurrence) was a Moss is to understand how re- greater reward than having a nosed child that tells me, ground rule double. markable her giving a speech positive impact on another per- ‘Wow, you gave me so much The Rays want St. Pete tax- at her own law school gradua- son. hope for my kid. I can’t wait to payers to build them a new station truly was. When she was 15, she wrote see what my kid’s going to be dium. For years, the city has When she was 3 years old, a book titled “Middle School – able to do when they get Oxymorons probably are more vulnerable to taken the position that it has a contract with the Haley was diagnosed with The Stuff Nobody Tells You older.’ Yes, it’s definitely an a challenge of their standing as a part of Rays for the present stadium, and that’s that. autism, and she didn’t begin to About: A Teenage Girl with impact.” speech. I’m not sure they even existed when I The Rays have been actively exploring other Motivation can come from was in fourth grade. And since an oxymoron by sites, from as near as Ybor City to as far away many different places, and that definition is two words, it may defy classifica- as Montreal. has surely been the case for tion as a part of speech. The team proposes to play half its home Haley. But we can skip over the fine points. games in St. Pete and half in Montreal, with She began with the motiva- In my opinion, the part of speech that is the each city showing its gratitude for half a base- tion to overcome her own ob- most fun — even if it is not a bona fide part of ball team by building a new stadium. A whole stacles. Then, somewhere speech — is the oxymoron. As you probably new stadium, not just half. along the way, she realized the know, an oxymoron is a pairing of two words St. Pete’s mayor has decided that maybe he joy and satisfaction of reach- that are contradictory on their face. is “willing to listen” to a proposal to build the speak until she was 4. A CBS ASD Shares Her Experi- ing out to others in their strug- Jumbo shrimp. Rays a new stadium in his city, but only for a News report on her life high- ences.” She has since con- gles. And that driving force of Legal brief. full-time baseball team. He vows not to discuss lighted her determination to tributed to a book of essays. wanting to make the world a Painless dentistry. paying for a new stadium “for a part-time shatter expectations and prove After graduating with a better place has motivated her Forgive me if I exclude “military intelli- team.” her ability to succeed in spite Bachelor’s Degree from the to reach a point in life that gence” from the list. I served in a military in- What, if anything, Montreal has to say about of the obstacles she faced. University of Florida, she en- truly defies the odds. telligence unit during my two years of active building a full-time stadium for a part-time Haley first shared her story rolled in law school to further We’re all amazed by her tal- Army service. team has not been widely reported. at a conference when she was her ability to do advocacy ents and skills, and we’re ex- To this list, however, I add “sports contract.” I have visited Montreal, and I like the city, just 13. She has told her story work. cited to see what she’ll do Historically, contracts with college football the country, and the Canadian people. several times over the years in Of her decision to go to law next. coaches have been one-way commitments. It is in that light that I offer this observation: public speaking engagements, school, Haley says, “I wanted For free copies of “The Endur- If a better offer comes along, the coach hits Half a team, eh? Take a long hard look at and she says of her involve- to go to law school because I ing Value of People with Dis- the road without so much as a “by your leave;” how your American neighbors define “sports ment in such events, “I’ve al- wanted to make a difference abilities,” write: The if his teams post several losing seasons, the col- contracts.” ways enjoyed getting to for other people. Lawyers help Christophers, 5 Hanover lege (or its alumni) have to buy out the balance S. L. Frisbie is retired. He figures St. Pete can connect and share. … It takes their community. What better Square, New York, NY 10004; of his contract. look out for itself. He would hate to see Cana- a village to raise a child, and it way than to become a or email: [email protected]. When it comes to professional ball teams, dians base their future respect for Americans host cities are expected to put up millions of on a contract with half a baseball team that bucks for new football or baseball stadiums, still has eight years left on its current lease. On This Day: • In 1881 Booker T. Washington establishes Tuskegee Institute (Al- YOUR BUSINESS COULD abama) APPEAR HERE TOO!! • In 1884 Statue of Liberty presented to US in Paris Nancy Davis or Kim Reas • In 1894 Elwood Haynes successfully tests one of 1st US autos at 6 MPH 773-3255 • In 1895 Katherine Lee Bates publishes "America the Beautiful" [email protected]

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The event’s keynote speaker, Maya Carpenter, spoke on “overcoming the challenges of the underdog men- tality.”

COURTESY PHOTOS Trance/Formers Inc. of Bowling Green recently held its annual educational and scholarship banquet to recognize students who earned A/B Honor Roll status throughout this past school year. Some of the attendees included “I Am More ‘ mentors and their mentees: (front, from left) Eric Camel, Adrian Castillo, Jakavion Williams and Elijah Camel; (back) N'Kosi Jones, Dariyon Watson, Joshua Garay and Jamaal Johnson.

Antanesha Singleton received the Trance/Formers Award.

The Claude A. McIvery Award went to Wesley Wright. Maryah McCoy earned the Maya Carpenter Award.

Some of the community leaders who attended the banquet were (from left) First Baptist Church of Bowling Green Pastor Scott Tharp, Trance/Formers mentor N’Kosi Jones, and Bowling Green Mayor Sam Fite. Also in attendance were Bowling Green Commissioner Mary A. Tucker, Elite/A-Jak Team founder and presi- Kyra Wilson was awarded the Theron C. Jones Schol- Earning the Johnnie P. Louis Scholarship was dent Jamal Johnson, and U.S. Navy veteran Robert arship. Nadae'zya Perry. Jones. July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate B7 – HARDEE LIVING –

LIONS CLUB DID YARD WORK Fort Green News By Rilla Cooper 773-6710

Greetings from Fort Green! Tracy Powell is in the Tampa hospital and is Hardee County is very fortunate to have a now a number 3 on the heart transplant. He good American Legion Post No. 2. They did needs to get to a 2, per his aunt. Vicki Hall has the memorial service for my brother-in-law, a nephew up north, Rick English, who is in Todd Silverman, last Saturday. “Taps” was need of prayer. beautiful and their manner and presentation Edith Bassett is home again after another was super. I salute their organization. stay in the hospital. There are a lot of friends Of course, we or Avie had a lot of company in Hardee Manor and we need to remember all for dinner after the ceremony. Up for the occa- of the residents; ones I know personally: Sam sion were his daughter, Rita, and husband Tom Rawls, Norma Rappel, Wanda Shoffer, Minnie and daughter Melissa, and Donnie Silverman, and Elvis Ayers and Nona McElfresh. Please all from Miami. Down from Belleview was an- pray for all of these. If you get a minute go other son, Robert, and wife Joan and daughter down and visit, even the ones you don’t know Jena. I had not seen Robert and family in over as it will make them realize maybe someone COURTESY PHOTO 25 years. Also, my niece, Kaye Silverman does care! Over a half dozen members of the Wauchula Lions Club on Thursday afternoon, Burch, flew in from Colorado. It was a very I had a note from Bess Stallings and she is June 20, did yard work at the Popash community home of Joan Autry Terrell, widow nice family get-together and as usual there doing well but still wants continued prayers. of the late Edward Terrell. They weeded the front and sides of the home, spread were promises of a cousin get-together every Please pray for all of these. out mulch and trimmed bushes and several pine trees. Joan Terrell was born Aug. year, but this seldom happens! Incidentally, I saw Bess and Jim at a restau- 29, 1932, and she is being treated for diabetes and numerous skin cancers along The old saying what goes arounds comes rant last Sunday and he had preached in Home- with two spots on her lungs. She has recently hired three different yard workers around brought back memories to me. They are land that morning. for $10 an hour, and they all only worked one day. Her husband was born June 23, advertising a hat on television that you can put Our deepest sympathy is extended to the 1932, and passed away Nov. 6, 2018. Ed had his first heart surgery at age 42. He water in and it will keep you cool most of the family of Joanne Grimes, who made her final was a retired pharmacist, starting with Beeson's Drug Store for two years, then a day. When I was about 9 and my brother two journey last week. stint in Auburndale for a few years, then working a long career with Eckerd Drug years older, we were working in tobacco in that Also, Bernie Paul Brannon has been on our Store in Wauchula until his retirement. Joan has a twin sister, Janie Kohr of Cape hot Georgia sun and when we got caught up we prayer list and made his last earthly journey last Coral. From left are Gary Delatorre, Jim Kelly, Sam Fite, Mike Wilkerson, MaKayla would go to the pump and fill our hats with week. His wife worked at the USDA office, or Chancey, Noey Flores, David Horton, Joan Terrell, her daughter Linda Oldham, and water and put them on our heads. Of course it I believe that was the name, and was a super Sylvia Hendrickson. only cooled us for a minute or two! person. I did not know him nearly as well as There is an opening for a good clerk in one her. And, as usual, there were too many in the of the offices in Washington, D.C. I received a paper and I was sad when I read about Pauline letter addressed to me but the inside letter was Purdue. Please pray for all these families. Church addressed to a neighbor. Roy Albritton brought Also, our deepest sympathy is extended to me a letter to church addressed to his wife but the family of Bill Forrester. He is the brother inside addressed to me! of Pam Davis. His services were at Fort Green News My granddaughter, Kaylee, flew out to and he was buried in the Methodist Cemetery Washington State last week to visit with her beside his mother. Maranatha Baptist Church nephew, Gavin, and his mother, Bekka. T.K. is I was happily surprised Sunday morning in is hosting a free Vacation Bible out on a ship and was not home. They had a church when the entire church sang “Happy School program from July 15 good time, and one of the highlights was going Birthday” to me on my 82nd birthday! Sunday to 19 for youngsters entering to a drive-in movie! They were the rage when was the actual date, which made it more spe- first through sixth grades. VBS I was a teenager. Everyone tried to see how cial. Some people don’t want to admit their will be from 6 to 8 p.m. each many friends you could get in the car when it age but I am proud the Lord has let me live and day, with snacks provided. To only cost $1 per car! be able to walk, talk and eat and know Him. I register, search “The Incredi- Andrew Donaldson was having a good time have outlived both my brothers and my daddy, ble Race” in Wauchula on at the beach doing back flips and just all the fun and now quite a few of my cousins are already eventbrite.com, or register in- things a group of boys can find to do when he passing. I believe I have read in Gray Wolf’s person on opening night. landed wrong and broke his leg! Please put him column that he also shares my birthdate! Bus transportation is avail- on your prayer list. Also please continue to A good friend, Sandy Hash, surprised me by able. For more information, pray, but thanks to the Lord for the great results coming to our church to share my birthday call Trina Morales at (315) of the brain surgery, for Justin Williamson. He church services. Good friends are hard to come 262-6152.Maranatha Baptist had surgery on the 28th and was walking this by. I am blessed to have some old true friends Church is located at 204 N. morning, reported his grandmother, Mabel, at and new ones I have made in Hardee County. Ninth Ave. in Wauchula. church. Please pray for each other and our nation. –––––– Mary Jo Muehling is in a rehab but the fam- You should to be proud to be an American and The deadline for Church News ily cannot get any answer to just what is the remember what the celebration on July 4 is all submissions is Thursday at 5 problem after so many days in the hospital. about. for the next edition.

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COURTESY PHOTO Florida gas prices are inch- pendence Day on record, and Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Hernandez ing higher this week as more low gas prices is one of the than 2.3 million Floridians reasons why. Gas prices re- prepare to take a road trip for main 20 cents per gallon less SAVE THE DATE! Independence Day. than what drivers spent last Rita Luna & Jorge The state average could year on July 4th, and 26 cents reach $2.60 per gallon, prima- per gallon less than the highest Join us as we rily due to the growing ten- price this year. celebrate sions between the U.S. and “Crude prices have recently Hernandez Wed Iran. leveled out, so it's unlikely Doc's 107 birthday Rita Luna of Bowling Green of honor. Bridesmaids were Pump prices already rose 11 pump prices will see a signifi- became the bride of Jorge Her- Dora Luna, Amanda Ratliff cents last week, in response to cant hike, unless something Sunday, August 4 nandez of Wauchula in an af- and Monica Serrano, all of a $5 per barrel increase in unexpected occurs and oil 2-4 pm ternoon wedding on Saturday, Lehigh Acres. crude oil. Gas prices should prices suddenly spike," he June 8. Flower girls were Monsarat rise again this week, after a added. The bride is the daughter of Caceras-Lopez, Guadalupe new report from the Energy In- The most expensive markets Wauchula United Henry Luna Sr. and Carolina Hernandez and Alicia Serrano. formation Administration are Panama City at $2.63, Methodist Church M. Luna of Bowling Green. Serving as ring bearer was showed strong demand and a West Palm Beach $2.63, and The groom is the son of Moi- Roberto Bermudez Jr. larger-than-expected dip in oil Naples $2.60. For more information ses Hernandez Sr. and Ramona Roberto Bermudez Sr. was and gasoline inventories. Least expensive are Jack- Martinez of Mexico. the groom’s best man. Florida drivers are now pay- sonville, Punta Gorda, and Or- call 863-735-0287 The couple exchanged mar- Groomsmen included Mike ing an average price of $2.53 lando, all at $2.49. soc7:4p riage vows in a ceremony Gamber, nephew, of Lehigh per gallon. The state average is commencing at 2 p.m. at St. Acres; Michael Luna, nephew; 10 cents more than a week Michael Catholic Church in and Fransico Serrano, brother- ago, yet six cents less than last Wauchula. Father Timothy van in-law, of Lehigh Acres. month and 20 cents less than Zee officiated. Music was pro- Following the ceremony, a last year. vided by Sister Peace. wedding reception was held in "The recent jump at the The bride, wearing an off- the Fellowship Hall of the First pump should not deter Florid- white gown with royal-blue United Methodist Church fa- ians from hitting the road for ARE YOU HOLDING TO accents, was given in marriage cility in Bowling Green. Independence Day," said Mark by her mother. The newlywed couple are Jenkins of AAA/The Auto Her niece, Isabel Luna of making their home in Club Group. "AAA still ex- THE DOCTRINE OF THE Winter Haven, served as maid Wauchula. pects the most traveled Inde- NICOLAITANS? By Blain Johnson It pays to advertise in your Hometown Newspaper SATURDAY, JULY 13 We are saving this space just for 11 a.m.

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[email protected] soc7:4,11p B8 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 – THE CLASSIFIEDS – ABOUT ... Classifieds Boats Houses Miscellaneous Pets DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ...... Minimum of $5.00 for up to 10 words. 14’ FLAT BOTTOM LOWES boat HOUSE FOR SALE - 4 BR, 2 GUITAR LESSON, ALL music ATTENTION! State Statutes Each additional word is 25¢. Ads in all with 15HP Johnson, live well, bath, LR, DR, Great Room, laun- styles, 20+ years experience, 828.29 requires that all cats and 1 trailer included, $1,800 863-832- dry room, 2-car garage, 3 ⁄3 private or group lessons. Rick dogs sold in Florida be at least capitals are 35¢ per word. Headlines are 2198. 6:13-7:11p acres. Built 2011, ICF house. Nash instructor. 828-577-7550, 8 weeks old, have an official $2 a line. Blind ad box numbers are $5 $315,000. 1377 Dansby Rd., [email protected]. health certificate, have neces- extra. Help Wanted Wauchula, FL 33873. Appt. only 6:20-8:22p sary shots and be free of para- BILLING ...... 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If you have lost a Housing Act prohibits advertis- Guns Real Estate is based on experience. Please pet or are looking for a new one, ing any preference or limitation fill out an application and you Miscellaneous the City of Wauchula invites you based on race, color, religion, Help Wanted Recreational must list work references. For to come and see if you can find sex, handicap, familial status or further details, you can text or the pet you’re looking for. The national origin, or the intention Houses Rentals call 863-443-1365 (cell). Wauchula Animal Control is lo- to make such a preference or 6:13tfc JAZZY ELECTRIC SCOOTER. cated at 685 Airport Road. limitation. 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Its Relaxing just being 863-558-1109 on this 15 acres. Build your dream house. $134,500 cl7:4c 863-781-1236 cl6:20-7:11p July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate B9 his old our prayers Flash man are such ram- Strange But True got blings be- T As Seen From This Side By Samantha Weaver tired of sitting cause we are Back around play- By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips too impatient It was noted 20th-century quarters of its body. By Chris Richcreek ing night Wauchula when we ask. American poet e.e. cummings It's been reported that watchman. I When we who made the following sage country singer-songwriter 1. What year did the music took Saturday pray we observation: "The most wasted Willie Nelson believes he's industry start tracking weekly and Sunday should pray of all days is one without had numerous previous lives, record sales and airplay with (Father's Day) to go to flea markets. out loud. While praying silently our mind has laughter." including at least one as a Na- the Billboard Hot 100? Saturday was a total bust. I suppose God a tendency to wander. In the middle of praying Those who study such tive American. 2. Name the entertainer that has His way of reminding me what He said we begin to think of other things. things claim that a single tea- In an anthropological earned the label "Mr. Excite- about the Sabbath and to keep it Holy. I will do If your prayer is audible Satan can't turn spoon of ordinary soil contains study once conducted in Papua ment." no more work on the Sabbath. I have for a long our thoughts toward other things. I pray often more living creatures than all New Guinea, it was found that 3. The melody of which time prepared my food on Friday. and out loud as I travel these many miles. I the humans on the planet. one in three adult deaths was Village People song was based The Old Dog Day Market that was a half- bought my truck from a Muslim from Turkey. Albert Einstein's final the result of homicide. And it on the original State Anthem day Monday market had been sold to an Ad- He won't come into my booth. He stands out- words are lost to history. He seems that those murdered of the Soviet Union? ventist who would not allow even to set up on side and calls me. spoke his last words in his were often targeted because 4. What's the story behind Saturday nor could you come in before sun- ______birth tongue, German, and it they were suspected of practic- Kris Kristofferson writing down. After 6 p.m. you could set-up but not "If guns kill people, then cars drive drunk seems that the nurse who was ing sorcery. "Why Me"? It's also known as sell until Sunday a.m. Thus, he opened it up as and spoons made me fat" is a sign I saw on a attending him during his last If you've ever worn a "Why Me, Lord." a Sunday and Monday market. T-shirt. What about SUVs that moments spoke only English. tuxedo, you know what a cum- ANSWERS Since I was here last he sold the market. wreck. Other than the fact that merbund is, but you probably 1. 1958. The first No. 1 Now it is a Saturday and Sunday market. Ralph Nader had the best they were all famous writers, don't know the origin of the song was "Poor Little Fool" by Ninety miles from Monteagle makes it easier economical vehicle Chevy what did Charles Dickens, word. It comes from a Hindi Ricky Nelson. for me to spend Saturday night, sell half-day ever made removed from the Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain, word meaning "waistband." 2. Jackie Wilson. Known Sunday and then drive to Summerville, Ga. for highway, the Corvair. That lit- Louisa May Alcott, James A. *** for his dance moves, singing set-up Monday night and sell half-day Tuesday tle thing got better mileage Michener and Leo Tolstoy Thought for the Day: and costumes, he was an inspi- before returning to Monteagle. than the Model A Ford. have in common? They all "Writers have two main prob- ration to Elvis Presley, James ______I lived near Okeechobee in 1968-69 and were adopted. lems. One is writer's block, Brown and others. Yep! This old man ain't giving up. If my paid $25 for a Corvair. Ten gallons filled its The monkfish, a species when the words won't come at 3. "Go West," released in '05 Durango can put on 414K miles, I can keep tank, and I drove 27 days one month just to see of anglerfish found primarily all, and the other is logorrhea, 1979. The Pet Shop Boys cov- going also. I turned 83 the last day of June. how far that 10 gallons would go. The odome- in the northwestern Atlantic when the words come so fast ered the song in 1993. My plan is to stock-up on merchandise ter was wrong so the mileage I could not check. Ocean, has an enormous head. that they can hardly get in the 4. He'd just attended a reli- enough to work my way back to Hardee Now those Bush Scooters and two or three Really, really enormous. The wastebasket in time." gious service and realized he County as I find markets open. Once I get to others are now flooding the streets and side- monkfish's head is so large, in —Cecilia Bartholomew was at a very low point in his Bushnell I'm home free. walks of Nashville, Tenn., with no helmets, dri- life, feeling lost. fact, that it makes up three- (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. I've got to get my boiled peanuts back up ver's license or any regard for the safety of (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. and running. It's a long time till the November pedestrians and motorists alike. tractor show at Flywheelers east of Fort Meade. ______I don't try to interject politics in most of If you have ever been around many from my columns, but I wish to remind you of Pres- the United Kingdom you know they have a ident Abe Lincoln's now famous words called – THE CLASSIFIEDS – very dry sense of humor. the Gettysburg Address. The following day One such gentleman made his first trip to several newspapers attacked him for such triv- America and treated himself to a tour of the ial remarks. Today we have President Donald Southeast. Upon returning home one of his J. Trump being done the same way by some of RV/Mobile friends asked him if there was any one thing the same papers. Home Parks GENERAL MAINTENANCE that struck his interest of America compared to This Republican president will in time MECHANIC the UK. Almost immediately he replied, "Yes, prove to be as great or greater than the 16th one those Americans just can't keep still. They who failed several times, but was elected twice TRAILER & TRUCK 2014 Forest Salary: $28,831.66 ($13.86/hr.) - $39,744.76 ($19.11/hr.) River, fiberglass travel trailer, even invented a rocking chair so they can keep as a Democratic-Republican. 25’, 4,165 lbs, and a 2003 Dodge Wanted for the Hardee County Facilities Department. moving even when they sit down." Oh, yes! That was once a registered party Ram 4-door truck, standard 6- Responsible for general and specialized tasks in the Even in our churches some of us refuse to called Democratic-Republican. There is no speed, 3/4 ton Cummins Diesel. construction, renovation, modification, installation and sit still and listen to Jesus as He tells what He Democratic party (never has been) it is "Demo- Asking 9K for travel trailer and 10K for Dodge Ram truck. Con- repair of buildings, equipment, apparatus and facilities. expects of us in our daily walk with Him. Even crat." tact 954-258-2497 or 863-832- This is skilled maintenance and construction work in 4616. 7:4,11p various trades. Two (2) years’ experience in building/repair Services in one or more trades. Notice of Special Board Meeting Must have a High School Diploma or GED. May be required to possess a valid Florida Florida Governmental Utility Authority MIKE’S LAWN CARE - Free esti- Class “B” CDL. mates. Lawn care and pressure Board of Directors cleaning. Call 863-245-1315 or Complete job description & Application form available The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (“FGUA” or “Authority”) announces a Spe- 863-735-2862. 6:20-7:18p at the Human Resources Department, 205 Hanchey cial Meeting of the Authority to which all interested persons are invited to attend. The VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE FGUA is a legal entity and public body created pursuant to the provisions of Section Care offers a bereavement walk- Road, Wauchula, FL 33873. Phone: (863) 773-2161. Po- sition is open until filled. Excellent Benefits including 163.01, Florida Statutes, and an interlocal agreement among Citrus County, Florida; in support group for those that Hendry County, Florida; Pasco County, Florida; Polk County, Florida; Lee County, have experienced the loss of a State Retirement. EOE- F/M/V. love one. Beginning 9/2/16 every cl7:4,11c Florida; and Marion County, Florida. The special meeting will be held on July 10, 2019, Friday at 1 p.m. in the VITAS of- at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held by video conference communications media fice, 113 W. Main Street, technology only. Interested persons may attend the video conference board meeting Wauchula, 863-583-7100. at any of the following FGUA office locations: Lee County: 9841 Bernwood Place 8:18tfc-dh Drive, Suite 120, North Fort Myers, FL 33966; Pasco County: 6915 Perrine Ranch Rd., ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, New Port Richey, FL 34655; Lake, Marion and other Central Fla. Counties: 510 High- Thursday 7:00 p.m., Grace Fel- way 466, Suite 204, Lady Lake, FL 32159 and at the FGUA Operations Office; 280 lowship Church, 131 S. 8th Ave., Wauchula. Bill 727-326-3816. Wekiva Springs Road, Suite 2070, Longwood, FL 32779. tfc-dh *** This Special Board Meeting will be held to consider matters related to Tahitian Gar- NEED A WELL OR HAVE PUMP dens Condominium, Inc. Plaintiff v. Florida Governmental Utility Authority, Defendant, TROUBLE? CALL Case No. 2017-CA-002933-CAAX-WS, pending in the Circuit Court of Pasco County, ULLRICH’S PITCHER PUMP Florida, and any other matters to come before the board. For complete well, sales, service and installation, call 863-773-6448. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the FGUA with respect to any 7:18tfc matter considered at the meeting, such person will need to provide a record of the THE WAUCHULA LIONS CLUB proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the collects NOT broken prescrip- testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the tion eyeglasses, cases and sun- Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing special accommodations or an in- glasses. Please drop off at 735 terpreter to participate in this proceeding, should contact the Clerk to the FGUA board N. 6th Ave. tfc-dh at 877- 552- 3482 at least three business days prior to the date of the meeting. If you DO YOU HAVE a problem with have any questions, please contact the Clerk to the FGUA board at 877-552-3482. drugs? Narcotics Anonymous 7:4c meets Monday, Thursday and Friday night 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Palmetto and 7th Ave., Wauchula. tfc-dh ATTENTION! State Statutes 489- CITY OF WAUCHULA 119 Section 5 Paragraph B and 3/2 Brick house on 16.4 acres located on Parnell Hardee County Ordinance 87-09 Rd. In ground swimming pool, barn, cow pens and NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Section 10 Paragraph D require numerous out buildings. MLS# 262510 $330,000. The City Commission of the City of Wauchula will hold a Budget Work- all ads for any construction-re- shop Monday, July 8, 2019 at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as it reasonably can lated service to carry the contractor’s licence number. tfc-dh 57.66 acres located in Crewsville. From nice home be held. The agenda can be viewed at www.cityofwauchula.com. sites to farming, growing citrus, and hunting. Yard Sales 8.5 acres of native woods and 49.2 acres in citrus. The meetings will be held at the Commission Chambers located at 225 2 wells on the property. MLS #249940 $359,900. East Main Street, Wauchula, FL 33873. 31 Acres in a great location close to town on Pursuant to Section 286.0107, Florida Statutes, as amended, the City Com- Noon Tuesday Deadline mission hereby advises that if any interested person decides to appeal any decision for all yard sale ads. Florida Avenue $225,000. MLS # 265385 made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at the proceed- FRIDAY, SATURDAY 7-? clothes, ings, he will need a record of the proceeding and that, for such purposes, he may misc. items, 301 George St., Give me a call for all the details. Wauchula. 7:4p cl7:4c need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes 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 involves every aspect of the Commission’s functions, including ones access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or 206 North 6th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873 Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, should contact the City Clerk at (863) 773-3131. Office (863)773-0060 Evening (863)781-1338 CITY OF WAUCHULA www.jimseerealty.com S/ Richard K. Nadaskay Jr. James V. See, Jr., Broker Justin Smith Mayor ATTEST 3 BR, 2 BA home with barn on 14+ acres. 5 acres with a pond. Great place to build S/Holly Smith Property is fenced. $340,000 your dream home. $65,500 City Clerk 7:4c 20+ acres zoned Industrial Located on 22 ac Valencia grove 6” well & diesel the corner of US Hwy 17 N & Sterner Rd, power unit $5,500 per acre Wauchula Electric & well on site 5 ACRE TRACTS Country living. The $349,000 Owner Financing. $49,950 each Herald-Advocate 41+ ac US Hwy 17 frontage Just south of 5.43 ac vacant land in town on Florida Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage Arcadia Call Justin Smith for informa- Avenue South. Zoned C-1. Asking tion. $130,000 PRINTERS PUBLISHERS Realtor Associates 115 S. 7th Ave. Wauchula, FL 33873 Rick Knight...... (863) 781-1396 Dusty Albritton...... (863) 781-0161 Shane Conley...... (863) 781-9664 Justin Smith...... (863 781-3432 John O’Neal...... (863) 381-2535 Karen O’Neal...... (863) 781-7633 (863) 773-3255 Brandi Maldonado...... (863) 414-3349 cl7:4c www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com B10 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019 SOLAR SYSTEM STANDOUTS Peavy’s Ponderings By Jonell Peavy Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas

Every morning I get a call from my son to check on me and see if I need anything. Sunday's call was a little different than his regular morning call. After the usual conversation Buddy said, "Mama, I've got something I don't know what to do with." He said he had heard noises coming from the hallway for two days but when he checked the hall he saw was one of his cats. Sunday morning he heard the noise again, and when he went to check once more there was a tiny baby possum walking across the floor, and one of his cats sitting there watching it. He picked it up and called me. He asked what do I do with it? He had nothing to feed it with and nothing to feed it. I told him to bring it to me. I have a bottle to feed small animals with and it has four different size nipples. The little possum can't be more than a week old and is only about three or three and a half inches long, not counting his long tail. Since it had not eaten in two days when Buddy found it, we didn't know if it would survive. I ended up feeding it with an eye dropper because it would- n't drink from the bottle nipples. It was so hungry, but it was COURTESY PHOTOS weak. I've been trying to feed it every couple of hours and so far With the nation preparing it seems to be getting a little stronger. to celebrate the 50th an- I've raised kittens, puppies and calves on a bottle along with niversary of the Apollo 11 several baby squirrels, but this is my first baby possum. I don't moon landing in July of know what to do with it as it gets older, because being raised by 1969, the Hardee County me it may not be able to survive in the wild. One of my own fur Public Library has been babies I got before her eyes were open. I fed her first from a hosting a number of lunar dropper then she took a bottle until she could eat cat food. She learning opportunities is now 10 years old. and activities this sum- The Fourth of July will be here Thursday. Enjoy your day mer. Here, students par- and be safe on the road and in the water while swimming. ticipated in a reading Happy Fourth of July. challenge, using the infor- Jonell Peavy lives in Avon Park and can be reached at 863-453- mation from books to 3589. build their recreations of the solar system. Shown with their projects are (top left) Kaylee Gutierrez, daughter of Sandra and Ronquillo Gutierrez; (top right) Aniyah Anderson, Celebrating This Day: daughter of Maria and Darren Anderson; and Alice in Wonderland Day (bottom) Robbie Albritton, Independence Day (U.S.) Madely Albritton and Jo- celyn Albritton, the chil- National Country Music Day dren of Meagan and Sidewalk Egg Frying Day Jeffrey Albritton. Independence From Meat Day Indivisible Day National Barbecue Day National Caesar Salad Day GATOR HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION & ICE MACHINES THINK GREEN SAVE ENERGY SAVE MONEY 863-832-3399 LOCALLY OWNED

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7:4c July 4, 2019, The Herald-Advocate B11 London will be headlining it. got the role on "Iron Fist" on *** Netflix, but now it's been can- Couch Theater Celebrity Extra Q: I read that Meg Ryan celed. I hope some other show By Dana Jackson and singer John Mellencamp is smart enough to cast him. are engaged. I thought they —G.E. DVD Previews Q: I always enjoyed watch- Carla Hall continues to broke up years ago and that A: Pelphrey won two Day- By Amy Anderson ing the daytime show "The demonstrate her culinary expert- he's been dating Christie time Emmys for "Guiding Chew" on ABC. I found it to ise on several daytime shows Brinkley. Light" and had been working Movies reviewed in this column have just been released on video and DVD. be informative and entertain- (including "Strahan and Sara") —C.O. steadily in guest-starring roles PICKS OF THE WEEK "Maze" (NR) — Irish Re- ing. I was wondering what the as well as "Good Morning A: Mellencamp and Ryan before landing a contract role on "Dumbo" (PG) — The publican Army prisoner Larry cast members have been up to America Weekend Edition." dated from 2011 from 2014, the Cinemax drama "Banshee" owner of a small circus (Danny Marley (Tom Vaughan-Lawlor) lately? I know Mario Batali Michael Symon is still on tele- broke up, but rekindled their re- and then later Marvel's "Iron DeVito) takes a gamble on a is indefatigable in pursuit of had some issues along the way, vision with the Cooking Chan- lationship three years later. Dur- Fist." However, as loyal as day- pregnant elephant, and when freedom, even in a high-secu- but what about the others? nel's "Burgers, Brew & 'Que." ing their hiatus, he dated time soap viewers are, Tom the baby is born with giant ears rity breakout-proof prison such —M.P. Clinton Kelly was already fa- Brinkley for a year. Mellencamp Pelphrey isn't a name most peo- and debuts with a flop, he asks as the HMP Maze. For this A: "The Chew" was a cook- mous before "The Chew" by has admitted he isn't easy to live ple know. That could change as the children of his trick rider challenge, all resources must ing/talk show that took the place doing surprise makeovers with with, but that could be why it was recently announced he'll Holt Farrier be pursued, in- of the ABC daytime Stacy London on the hit Ryan chose to live in New York be a regular on the third season (Colin Farrell) cluding fellow soap "All My Chil- TLC show "What Not to while he stayed in Indiana. Nev- of "Ozark," a show with a lot of to raise it. They prisoners with a dren" back in 2011. It Wear." Most recently, ertheless, they are now engaged buzz. It's a Netflix crime drama accidentally diverse array of successfully aired until however, Kelly hosted and reportedly are still going starring Jason Bateman and discover that talents and 2018, when it was can- "The Spring Baking strong. Laura Linney. Pelphrey has been the precocious even, or most celed. The "Strahan Championship" on the *** cast as Linney's brother. Perhaps pachyderm can especially, the and Sara" show now Food Network. "What Q: I've loved watching Tom one day he'll add a Primetime fly, and a gen- guards them- airs in its place. Not to Wear" is actually Pelphrey act ever since he Emmy to his Daytime ones. uine circus act selves. Marley As for the ensemble coming back in 2020, played the troubled Jonathan Send me your questions at New- is born. When a establishes a of hosts from "The but it hasn't been an- on the daytime soap "Guiding [email protected]! bigtime showman (Michael rapport and eventual friendship Chew," famed chef Batali was nounced whether Kelly and Light." I was thrilled when he (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. Keaton) recruits the act — and with a warden, Gordon Close dismissed after being accused of Mom is trucked off — Farrier (Barry Ward), that leads to the sexual misconduct, and Daphne and the children team up with largest prison escape in Europe Oz left on her own accord a year a trapeze artist and mount a res- since World War II. It's based before its cancellation. Daphne Hollywood cue to reunite mother and baby. on the real-life 1983 mass — now expecting her fourth There's no getting around the breakout at the prison. Al- Inside By Tony Rizzo child, a girl, later this year — eruption of feelings when Mom though it's about a prison regularly appears on her father's Despite the star power of is taken away. The lullaby will break, it's not an action movie. syndicated program, "The Dr. David Furnish, have been try- shoes, then we got out before Jennifer Lawrence, James make you cry. But beyond It's a psychological drama, Oz Show," in a special segment ing to produce a film of his life we were caught. John Reid McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, heartstrings-pulling moments slowly building and unfolding, each Wednesday called "The since 2001. Along the way, called me weeks later and Nicholas Hoult and Sophie here and there, I couldn't shake that is well worth watching. Dish on Oz." Justin Timberlake and Tom asked, "How did Ron Scott get Turner, "Dark Phoenix" (the his business card into 10 pairs the feeling that, despite it being Hardy were cast to play Elton, "The Aftermath" (R) — 12th in the "X-Men" franchise) of Elton's shoes?" I confessed visually pleasing and well-per- but when Matthew Vaughn, Keira Knightly and Jason Clark laid an egg at the box office. what we'd done, and although formed, it didn't match the en- producer and director of are Rachael and Col. Lewis "X-Men: Apocalypse" (No. 11 he called back to say Elton chantment and captivation of Top 10 "Kingsmen: The Golden Cir- Morgan, an English couple in the series) cost $178 million thought it was a very funny the original. cle," was asked to produce brought to Germany post- and grossed $544 million, prank, we were never asked Movies "Rocketman," he would agree "The Hummingbird Project" World War II during rebuild- while "Dark Phoenix" cost only if Taron Egerton was cast back! (R) — Jesse Eisenberg and ing. They take over the house 1. Toy Story 4 (G) animated $200 million and grossed only as John. Egerton hit a home *** Alexander Skarsgard head this of German architect Stefan Lu- 2. Child's Play (R) Aubrey $140 million in its opening run with his acting and singing Melissa McCarthy is reteam- business caper as cousins Vin- bert (Alexander Skarsgard), but Plaza, Mark Hamill week. Disney can't be very as the pop icon. And despite ing with her "St. Vincent" cent and Anton Zaleski, who instead of sending him and his 3. Aladdin (PG) Will Smith, happy, since they picked up Elton's husband as one of the (2014) director, Ted Melfi, and work together to achieve their daughter off, Col. Morgan al- Mena Massoud the "X-Men" franchise in their producers, they did- co-star Chris O'- dream: run a beeline fiber optic lows them to stay. With so 4. Men in Black: Interna- acquisition of 20th Century n't hold back on the Dowd in "The Star- cable from the New York Stock many lives lost, it's inevitable tional (PG-13) Chris Fox Pictures. Maybe execu- sex and drugs. ling," in which she Exchange direct to Kansas so that grief catches up. Given Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson tives wondering what went In the late '70s, tries to get rid of a that they can have trade infor- time and access, Rachel and 5. The Secret Life of Pets 2 wrong should look back at Elton and his man- black starling. That mation milliseconds ahead of Stefan have an affair. It's terri- (PG) animated "The Fantastic Four" (2015), ager/lover John will follow "The the competition and effectively bly cliched, but of course, 6. Rocketman (R) Taron with Miles Teller, Michael B. Reid rented a man- Kitchen," with make beaucoup buckaroos by beautifully done. If you're into Egerton, James Bell Jordan, Jamie Bell and Kate sion in Beverly Tiffany Haddish, high frequency trading. It's gloomy period romances, this 7. John Wick: Chapter 3 — Mara, which cost $155 million Hills, and I went to Elizabeth Moss and complicated, but they are very is your cup of tea. Parabellum (R) Keanu Reeves, to make and grossed only $168 a party there with my late great Common (due Aug. 9) and passionate about it, and so is Halle Berry million. Even though Disney publicist friend Ron Scott "Superintelligence," which re- their ex-boss, a cutthroat NEW TV RELEASES 8. Godzilla: King of the now has the top-grossing film (who discovered Tyler Henry, unites her with her woman named Eva Torres "Manhunt" Season 1 Monsters (PG-13) Kyle Chan- of all time, "Avengers: "The E Channel's Hollywood director/husband, Ben Fal- (Salma Hayek) who plots to "Poldark" The Complete dler, Vera Farmiga Endgame," it may still pull the Medium"). I spied Ron sneak- cone, and co-stars Bobby Can- thwart and beat them at their Collection 9. Dark Phoenix (PG-13) plug on the "X-Men" fran- ing upstairs to Elton's bed- navale, Brian Tyree Henry, own game — at any price. It "CSI: New York" Season 2 James McAvoy, Michael Fass- chise. room, and I went with him to Jean Smart and James Corden. comes from director/writer "Hanna Barbera: Wally bender *** keep him out of trouble. We Melissa McCarthy and Tiffany Kim Nguyen, and is as much Gator" The Complete Series 10. Shaft (R) Samuel L. I thoroughly enjoyed "Rock- stole a look into Elton's Haddish together, now that has dark dramedy as social com- (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher etman," the biopic about Elton wardrobe, and Ron slipped his to be hilarious! mentary on greed. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. John. Elton and his husband, business card in 10 different (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SW 1/4 OF SECTION 33, THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SW 1/4 OF SECTION 33, THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SW 1/4 OF SECTION 33, IN AND FOR TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, IN AND FOR TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, IN AND FOR TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE HARDEE COUNTY, FLORIDA RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE CIVIL ACTION COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO- CIVIL ACTION COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO- CIVIL ACTION COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO- GETHER WITH A NON-EX- GETHER WITH A NON-EX- GETHER WITH A NON-EX- CASE NO. 25-2019-CA-0192 CLUSIVE, PERPETUAL, CASE NO. 25-2019-CA-0192 CLUSIVE, PERPETUAL, CASE NO. 25-2019-CA-0192 CLUSIVE, PERPETUAL, UNOBSTRUCTED EASE- UNOBSTRUCTED EASE- UNOBSTRUCTED EASE- FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA, MENT FOR INGRESS, FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA, MENT FOR INGRESS, FARM CREDIT OF FLORIDA, MENT FOR INGRESS, ACA, in its sole capacity and as EGRESS, ROADWAY, ACA, in its sole capacity and as EGRESS, ROADWAY, ACA, in its sole capacity and as EGRESS, ROADWAY, agent nominee for Florida Fed- UTILITIES AND ANY LAW- agent nominee for Florida UTILITIES AND ANY LAW- agent nominee for Florida UTILITIES AND ANY LAW- eral Land Bank Association, FUL PURPOSE, OVER Federal Land Bank Association, FUL PURPOSE, OVER Federal Land Bank Association, FUL PURPOSE, OVER FLCA, AND ACROSS THE FOL- FLCA, AND ACROSS THE FOL- FLCA, AND ACROSS THE FOL- Plaintiff, LOWING DESCRIBED Plaintiff, LOWING DESCRIBED Plaintiff, LOWING DESCRIBED LAND: THE NORTH 30 LAND: THE NORTH 30 LAND: THE NORTH 30 vs. FEET OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 vs. FEET OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 vs. FEET OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION WILLIAM H. LOVETT, JR.; 33, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH. WILLIAM H. LOVETT, JR.; 33, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH. WILLIAM H. LOVETT, JR.; 33, TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH. PAMELA H. LOVETT; RANGE 25 EAST, LESS PAMELA H. LOVETT; WILLIAM RANGE 25 EAST, LESS PAMELA H. LOVETT; WILLIAM RANGE 25 EAST, LESS WILLIAM H. LOVETT, JR. and THAT PORTION THAT IS H. LOVETT, JR. and PAMELA H. THAT PORTION THAT IS H. LOVETT, JR. and PAMELA H. THAT PORTION THAT IS PAMELA H. LOVETT, as MAINTAINED BY HARDEE LOVETT, as Trustees of the MAINTAINED BY HARDEE LOVETT, as Trustees of the MAINTAINED BY HARDEE Trustees of the William H. COUNTY, FLORIDA. William H. Lovett, Jr. and COUNTY, FLORIDA. William H. Lovett, Jr. and COUNTY, FLORIDA. Lovett, Jr. and Pamela H. Lovett Pamela H. Lovett Revocable Pamela H. Lovett Revocable Revocable Trust dated May 8, PARCEL 2: Trust dated May 8, 1992; PBLC PARCEL 2: Trust dated May 8, 1992; PBLC PARCEL 2: 1992; PBLC ENTERPRISES ENTERPRISES AND LAND ENTERPRISES AND LAND AND LAND MANAGEMENT, a THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW MANAGEMENT, a Pure Trust THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW MANAGEMENT, a Pure Trust THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW Pure Trust Organization; 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF Organization; SOVEREIGN 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF Organization; SOVEREIGN 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SOVEREIGN MAN ENTER- SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP MAN ENTERPRISES AND LAND SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP MAN ENTERPRISES AND LAND SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP PRISES AND LAND 33 SOUTH, RANGE 25 MANAGEMENT, a Pure Trust 33 SOUTH, RANGE 25 MANAGEMENT, a Pure Trust 33 SOUTH, RANGE 25 MANAGEMENT, a Pure Trust EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, Organization; and EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, Organization; and EAST, HARDEE COUNTY, Organization; and SET-N- FLORIDA SET-N-STONE ENTERPRISES FLORIDA SET-N-STONE ENTERPRISES FLORIDA STONE ENTERPRISES AND AND LAND MANAGEMENT, a AND LAND MANAGEMENT, a LAND MANAGEMENT, a Pure PARCEL 3: Pure Trust Organization, PARCEL 3: Pure Trust Organization, PARCEL 3: Trust Organization, Defendants. Defendants. Defendants. THE WEST 30 FEET OF ______/ THE WEST 30 FEET OF ______/ THE WEST 30 FEET OF ______/ THE FOLLOWING DE- THE FOLLOWING DE- THE FOLLOWING DE- SCRIBED PROPERTY: NOTICE OF ACTION SCRIBED PROPERTY: NOTICE OF ACTION SCRIBED PROPERTY: NOTICE OF ACTION NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW TO: SET-N-STONE ENTER- NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW TO: SOVEREIGN MAN ENTER- NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW TO: PBLC ENTERPRISES AND 1/4, LESS WEST 274.50 PRISES AND LAND MANAGE- 1/4, LESS WEST 274.50 PRISES AND LAND MANAGE- 1/4, LESS WEST 274.50 LAND MANAGEMENT, a Pure FEET THEREOF AND MENT, a Pure Trust FEET THEREOF AND MENT, a Pure Trust FEET THEREOF AND Trust Organization; LESS SOUTH 418.85 FEET Organization; LESS SOUTH 418.85 FEET Organization; LESS SOUTH 418.85 FEET OF EAST 104 FEET OF EAST 104 FEET OF EAST 104 FEET YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THEREOF SECTION 33, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THEREOF SECTION 33, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THEREOF SECTION 33, that an action to foreclose a TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, that an action to foreclose a TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, that an action to foreclose a TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH, mortgage on real property lo- RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE mortgage on real property lo- RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE mortgage on real property lo- RANGE 25 EAST, HARDEE cated in Hardee County, Florida, COUNTY, FLORIDA. cated in Hardee County, Florida, COUNTY, FLORIDA. cated in Hardee County, Florida, COUNTY, FLORIDA. described in Exhibit A attached described in Exhibit A attached described in Exhibit A attached hereto, has been filed against Dated this 26 day of June, hereto, has been filed against Dated this 26 day of June, hereto, has been filed against Dated this 26 day of June, you and you are required to 2019. you and you are required to 2019. you and you are required to 2019. serve a copy of your written de- serve a copy of your written de- serve a copy of your written de- fenses, if any, to it on John V. Honorable Victoria L. Rogers, fenses, if any, to it on John V. Honorable Victoria L. Rogers, fenses, if any, to it on John V. Honorable Victoria L. Rogers, Quinlan, Esq., the Plaintiff’s at- Clerk of the Circuit Court Quinlan, Esq., the Plaintiff’s at- Clerk of the Circuit Court Quinlan, Esq., the Plaintiff’s at- Clerk of the Circuit Court torney, whose address is torney, whose address is torney, whose address is Greene Hamrick Quinlan & By: J. Wingo Greene Hamrick Quinlan & By: J. Wingo Greene Hamrick Quinlan & By: J. Wingo Schermer, P.A., 601 12th Street Deputy Clerk Schermer, P.A., 601 12th Street Deputy Clerk Schermer, P.A., 601 12th Street Deputy Clerk West, Bradenton, FL 34205-7414, West, Bradenton, FL 34205-7414, West, Bradenton, FL 34205-7414, [email protected]; If you are a person with a dis- [email protected]; If you are a person with a dis- [email protected]; If you are a person with a dis- [email protected], ability who needs any accommo- [email protected], ability who needs any accommo- [email protected], ability who needs any accommo- within thirty (30) days after the dation in order to participate in within thirty (30) days after the dation in order to participate in within thirty (30) days after the dation in order to participate in first publication of this Notice, this proceeding you are entitled, first publication of this Notice, this proceeding you are entitled, first publication of this Notice, this proceeding you are entitled, and to file the original with the at no cost to you, to the provi- and to file the original with the at no cost to you, to the provi- and to file the original with the at no cost to you, to the provi- Clerk of this Court either before sion of certain assistance. Clerk of this Court either before sion of certain assistance. Clerk of this Court either before sion of certain assistance. service on the Plaintiff’s attorney Please contact the Office of the service on the Plaintiff’s attorney Please contact the Office of the service on the Plaintiff’s attorney Please contact the Office of the or immediately thereafter; other- Court Administrator. 255 N. or immediately thereafter; other- Court Administrator. 255 N. or immediately thereafter; other- Court Administrator. 255 N. wise a default will be entered Broadway Avenue, Bartow, wise a default will be entered Broadway Avenue, Bartow, wise a default will be entered Broadway Avenue, Bartow, against you for the relief de- Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at against you for the relief de- Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at against you for the relief de- Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at manded in the Complaint or Pe- least 7 days before your sched- manded in the Complaint or Pe- least 7 days before your sched- manded in the Complaint or Pe- least 7 days before your sched- tition. uled court appearance, or imme- tition. uled court appearance, or imme- tition. uled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this diately upon receiving this diately upon receiving this Exhibit A notification if the time before the Exhibit A notification if the time before the Exhibit A notification if the time before the PARCEL 1: scheduled appearance is less PARCEL 1: scheduled appearance is less PARCEL 1: scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or than 7 days; if you are hearing or than 7 days; if you are hearing or THE WEST 274.50 FEET voice impaired, call 711. THE WEST 274.50 FEET voice impaired, call 711. THE WEST 274.50 FEET voice impaired, call 711. ______7:4,11c ______7:4,11c ______7:4,11c B12 The Herald-Advocate, July 4, 2019

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