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120th Year No. 26 3 Sections www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com 93¢ Plus 7¢ Sales Tax Thursday, May 21, 2020 ADVENTHEALTH COVID-19 Tests Delayed, Not Reliable By TOM STAIK Florida Division, which includes AdventHealth at AdventHealth Wauchula during the drive-in Officials with AdventHealth are in the Of The Herald-Advocate Wauchula, AdventHealth Lake Placid, and Ad- test last week. process of notifying persons whose tests were AdventHealth has canceled its contract with ventHealth Sebring. The third-party testing, according to the impacted. a lab processing COVID-19 testing for the hos- It was not immediately clear how many, if statement, was through one of several “nation- “They will be receiving a letter from us and pital chain after it was revealed that as many as any, tests taken last Thursday at a drive-in test- ally accredited” labs used by AdventHealth. may also receive a phone call,” according to the 8,000 individual tests were deemed to have had ing program at AdventHealth Wauchula were “Unfortunately, one of these labs processing statement. unreliable results. sent to the testing center. a significant number of our public tests has According to the statement, these impacted “This situation has created unacceptable de- Richelle Hoenes, director of corporate com- been unable to fulfill its obligation,” according individuals fall into two categories: lays, and we do not have confidence in the re- munications for AdventHealth West Florida Di- to the statement. “AdventHealth has termi- –Those whose samples were processed, and liability of the tests,” AdventHealth said in a vision, did not immediately respond to inquiries nated its contract with this lab and we share in whose results provided by the lab are not statement to media released Saturday. from The Herald-Advocate. the disappointment and frustration this situation deemed reliable; and The 8,000 unreliable tests were administered Denise Grimsley told the newspaper this has created. We are deeply sorry for the incon- –Those whose samples are at the lab in at hospital testing sites in AdventHealth’s West week that “between 35-40” people were tested venience and uncertainty it has caused.” See TESTS A2 Pedestrian COVID COMMENCEMENT Mary Farr Killed Named WES Sunday Principal By TOM STAIK By TOM STAIK Of The Herald-Advocate Of The Herald-Advocate There is a new boss at Troopers are continuing to Wauchula Elementary School. investigate a Sunday evening Mary Farr was tapped to lead traffic incident that left one the school by Superintendent man dead. of Schools Bob Shayman. According to reports by the The School Board of Hardee Florida Highway Patrol, a 76- County approved the appoint- year-old Wauchula man died as ment during last Thursday a result of the accident. night’s meeting. The accident, which oc- Farr is returning to elemen- curred around 8:50 p.m. on COURTESY PHOTO tary education after an 11-year Seniors lineup at Hardee Senior High School last Thursday to receive their caps and gowns, from school May 17, involved a collision by stint as assistant principal at staff adorned with ample personal protection devices. a sedan and a pedestrian on Hardee Senior High School. Will Duke Road near the inter- Calling the move bitter- section of Lincoln Street. sweet, Farr jokingly said the The driver of the sedan, a 36- Graduation Saturday transition feels like a divorce of year-old man from Wauchula, sorts. was reportedly not injured. “I kind of feel like I am The sedan was reportedly going through a divorce with travelling west on Will Duke Dr. (Michele) Polk because we Road when it collided with the At Wildcat Stadium have been together for 11 years now,” Farr said. pedestrian, who was also in the By TOM STAIK westbound lane of Will Duke Farr began her teaching ca- Of The Herald-Advocate Road in the intersection with reer at Zolfo Springs Elemen- The commencement exercise for tary School in 1990. Lincoln Street. Hardee Senior High School’s Class of The pedestrian was trans- She later transferred to North 2020 will be held Saturday, May 23, ported to AdventHealth Wauchula Elementary School at 9 a.m., at Wildcat Stadium. Wauchula by Hardee County before moving to the district Saturday’s ceremony will see 314 office from 2006-09. Fire Rescue and was pro- seniors receive diplomas. nounced dead on Monday, May She joined the administration The ceremony will be anything but of Hardee Senior High in July 18. normal. The accident remains under of 2009 as assistant principal. Instead of walking across a stage, investigation. Farr earned a bachelor’s de- students will drive around the track in gree in elementary education The FHP, adhering to a new vehicles. directive from Tallahassee, is from Florida Southern and a Instead of excesses of personal con- master’s degree in education continuing to refuse to release tact, participants will be encouraged to the names of persons involved leadership from the University observe social distancing. of South Florida. in accidents. Pomp and Circumstance will still Hardee County Sheriff’s Of- Farr will begin her transition play, but over the public address sys- to Wauchula Elementary on fice assisted with traffic control tem. at the scene. June 1. Will Duke Road remained See GRADUATION A2 “It is exciting to tap back closed until around 10:30 p.m. See PRINCIPAL A2

WEATHER Bowling Green Discusses Farmwoker Housing On U.S. 17 DATE HIGH LOW RAIN 05/12 88 59 0.00 By JIM KELLY Florida Regional Planning frames and conditions for ap- businesses along the highway. lated in the city, including 05/13 87 59 0.00 Of The Herald-Advocate Council said farmworker hous- proval. Commercial growth has been highway frontage. 05/14 86 63 0.00 The Bowling Green City ing is allowed in R-3 and C-2 Commissioner Sam Fite said slow indeed in Bowling Green Bowling Green Police Chief 05/15 88 68 0.00 Commission has had recent zoning districts. he would like for C-1 zoning to in recent decades. John Scheel, who also acts as 05/16 88 70 0.01 discussions about allowing fed- The question came up does remain only for commercial Commissioner Duane Gard- zoning and code enforcement 05/17 91 65 0.01 eral H2A housing along U.S. the city want to consider this use since there is little commer- ner, on the other hand, believes officer, said he is not issuing ci- 05/18 77 65 0.82 type of housing in the C-1 zon- cial property available in the H2A housing along U.S. 17 tations on current farmworker Rainfall to 05/18/2020 - 9.08 17. There are several locations Same period last year - 19.93 of the federal agricultural ing district as a special excep- city. The city, however, in re- should continue to be allowed. housing since some houses Ten Year Average - 49.45 workers already in the city. tion. This would require a cent years has not attracted sig- He believes migrant housing have had that use for several Source: Univ. of Fla. Ona Research Center The U.S. 17 corridor is public hearing and setting time nificant new commercial should be allowed and regu- See HOUSING A2 zoned Commercial-1, and most INDEX of these H2A locations are not Classifieds ...... A10 in compliance with the zoning. Two or three of the locations Courthouse Report . . . .A8 are former single family resi- Crime Blotter ...... A8 dences along the highway. Most of the migrant workers Entertainment ...... B9 are young adult males from Fort Meade Times ...... B4 Mexico who have been certified and approved by the fed- Hardee Living ...... B6 eral government to live in Obituaries ...... A5 Florida on a temporary basis Puzzles ...... B8 and work in various agricultural operations such as citrus groves and vegetable row crops. At a City Commission meeting on March 10 Jennifer PHOTO BY TOM STAIK Codo-Salisbury of the Central Farm workers unload watermelons at the Wauchula packinghouse on Tuesday afternoon. A2 The Herald-Advocate, May 21, 2020

THE TESTS Herald-Advocate Continued From A1 HARDEE COUNTY’S HOMETOWN COVERAGE question and are part of the backlog will results who are asymptomatic but re- community during these unprecedented MICHAEL R. KELLY not be tested; therefore, no result will be quest to be retested will be offered test- times, and we remain committed to our Co-Publisher and Editor available. ing pending availability. promise to keep you safe and provide Those with unreliable results requir- Samples that are in part of the back- the best care possible,” said Mike JAMES R. KELLY ing retesting include: log with no available test result may Schultz, President and CEO of Ad- Co-Publisher –Individuals who had unreliable pos- need to get retested if they are sympto- ventHealth West Florida Division. “We NOEY DeSANTIAGO itive results will require retesting; matic. are taking ownership of these issues and Production Manager –Individuals with unreliable negative Hospital officials have directed the are reaching out to the thousands of TOM STAIK results who are symptomatic need to lab to destroy untested samples in accor- those who were impacted to help make Managing Editor DARLENE WILLIAMS seek care and may require retesting; and dance with the law. it easy for them to understand the next Assistant –Individuals with unreliable negative “It has been a privilege to serve our step in their care.” Production Manager 115 S. Seventh Ave. P.O. Box 338 Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: (863) 773-3255 Fax: (863) 773-0657 GRADUATION Continued From A1 [email protected] [email protected] Crowds, too, will be spread you've got to know how to this Saturday's commencement Superintendent of Schools [email protected] out, listening from parked cars pivot.” ceremony,” Polk said. “Our Bob Shayman praised the [email protected] over the radio as names of The event will be broadcast graduates will end the day Class of 2020 for their perse- [email protected] graduates are read. on FM 102.1 and AM 1310. knowing that they are loved verance over the last 13 years [email protected] The diplomas, though, will The pre-ceremony show will and supported by their school in school. [email protected] still carry the same weight. begin at 8:30 a.m. with the for- and the community at large.” “Congratulations to the “Covid-19 certainly posed a mal ceremony beginning at The event is the first of two Class of 2020 on all of your Published weekly on Thursday at Wauchula, Florida, by the multitude of challenges for the 9:00 a.m. The broadcast will graduation ceremonies this fine work, accomplishments, Herald- Advocate Publishing Co. Inc. Periodical Postage paid at high school these last nine include graduation’s tradi- year. and recognition over the past U.S. Post Office, Wauchula, FL 33873 and additional entry office weeks, but an effort to honor tional speeches. A second, virtual graduation 13 years. I wish all of our sen- (USPS 578-780). “Postmaster,” send address changes to: our graduating seniors in these “Thanks to the support we through video, will be released iors a life full of success and The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, Wauchula, FL 33873. unique times was a priority for have had from the local com- sometime in June. happiness as you venture out the administration, faculty and munity, we were able to pivot Baccalaureate service was into the world to make a differ- DEADLINES: staff,” said HSHS principal Dr. and have grown more and virtual this year as well, with a ence in your life along with the Hardee Living — Thursday 5 p.m. Michele Polk. “When life more excited about the special video of the service published lives of others,” the superin- School News & Photos — Thursday 5 p.m. throws you a roadblock, program we have planned for to social media. tendent said. Sports — Thursday 5 p.m. (Weekend Events, Monday Noon) General News — Monday 5 p.m. Ads — Tuesday Noon

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: HOUSING Hardee County — 6 months, $26 1 year, $49 2 years, $95 Continued From A1 Florida — 6 months, $29 1 year, $55 2 years, $109 Out of State — 6 months, $34 1 year, $59 2 years, $120 years. He is awaiting final direction from addressed at that time. Gutierrez said the federal workers' fam- Online — 1 month, $5 6 months, $19 1 year, $37 2 years, $70 the City Commission. City residents Jean Kelly, Leslie Long ilies back in their home countries such as Gardner said the houses could be treated and N'Kosi Jones said they preferred farm- Mexico depend on the Florida jobs. He LETTERS: as businesses, owners buy a business li- worker housing not to be located along the also said the U.S. Department of Labor as The Herald-Advocate welcomes letters to the editor on matters of public interest. Letters should be brief, and must be written in cense and have utilities billed at a com- federal highway, the main north-south well as the health department has impor- good taste, signed and include a daytime phone number. mercial rather than residential rate. He thoroughfare through the city. Sam Fite tant control over federal farmworker hous- said one H2A location in question would said the property owners should research ing. bring in about $2,000 a year in extra rev- proper uses before they buy the houses or City Attorney Gerald Buhr also repre- enue to the city. commercial buildings. sents the Town of Zolfo Springs and said Grace Mobile Home Park at the south Rodrigo Gutierrez, an H2A contractor, Zolfo regulates H2A housing but does not end of the city and alongside U.S. 17 the said the county health department can shut regulate how many people are allowed per past few years has been dedicated to farm- down farmworker housing "in the blink of unit and that could cause a problem with Kelly’s Column worker housing. an eye" if they fail to meet standards. He one bathroom. By Jim Mayor Steve Spinks said the issue could noted this is allowed by the federal gov- Guierrez said there are already health be revisited once a year by the City Com- ernment to import workers since agricul- regulations in place, including 50 square mission and the city could stop the opera- tural owners cannot generally get the work feet per person per house, one toilet for tions if they are not in compliance with done with local labor. each 10 residents, and one shower for state and federal guidelines. A citrus crop needs to be harvested every 15 people. He said the locations are With this being a time for graduation from high schools and Gardner suggested a privacy fence and within weeks but vegetable crops need to inspected on a regular basis, sometimes colleges, here is a sample of quotations from the book entitled window coverings as part of the regula- be harvested sometimes on a daily or sev- without advance notice, by health officials. The Complete Live and Learn and Pass It On written by H. Jack- tions. He said the city needs to make them eral-times-a-week basis or the crops would City Manager Bill Lawrence recom- son Brown Jr. in the 1990s. The book was published by Rutledge legal and that they are existing business rot or get overripe, such as tomatoes, mended, and the City Commission ap- Hill Press in Nashville, Tenn. Brown resides in Fernvale, Tenn. operations. If other businesses want to lo- squash, cucumbers, blueberries and straw- proved, setting a workshop on H2A The quotations, many of them donated by others, followed cate in the city at a later date, this could be berries. housing at a later date. by the age of the person: I've learned that life is like a scooter car; not much happens unless you do some pedaling–79. I've learned that it doesn't cost anything to be nice–66. I've learned that if someone says something unkind about PRINCIPAL To Your Good Health me, I must live so that no one will believe it–39. Continued From A1 I've learned that most of the things I worry about never hap- By Keith Roach, M.D. pen–64. into my roots in elementary ed- I've learned that every great achievement was once consid- ucation,” she said. “Getting DEAR DR. ROACH: I just problem worse by using inap- I don't recommend using the ered impossible–47. back into the foundation years turned 68. For the past couple propriate therapies, especially term "net carbs." I think it's I've learned that you can get by on charm for about 15 min- of education is something I am of months, my ear canals have peroxide, and also by putting more important to look at in- utes. After that, you'd better know something–46. really looking forward to. I been very itchy. Also, my wife objects in the ear to scratch it. gredients. Avoid large amounts I've learned that if you spread the peas out on your plate, it have been able to see the end was constantly cleaning ear- This can lead to abrasions, lac- of added sugar and processed looks like you ate more–6. product of what we do as ele- wax out of my ears. Now for erations and worse that I won't starches. Make sure the carbo- I've learned that the great challenge of life is to decide what's mentary schools...I can bring some reason I no longer pro- horrify you with. hydrates you take in come important and to disregard everything else–51. that perspective to the elemen- duce earwax, but my ears itch I would get the ear looked at mostly from vegetables, fruits, I've learned that getting fired can be the best thing that can tary level so we can keep on a lot. Do you have any idea again, and if there still is noth- legumes and whole grains. happen to you–42. building a strong foundation what may be causing this? ing to see, one treatment is a These are the foundations of a I've learned that almost no quality product sells for a cheap for our kids when they reach How do I stop the itching? I mild prescription steroid drop healthy diet, and you don't need price–52. that level.” have tried olive oil. It seems to for a period of time. Your reg- to count numbers. *** I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best Farr, who has taught some of work but not really that well. ular doctor or an DEAR DR. ROACH: I re- others can do, but to the best you can do–68. the teachers on the staff at A doctor looked in my ear and ear/nose/throat specialist cently was diagnosed with I've learned that you should never be too busy to say WES, says her first goal is to said the ear canals look fine. would be a good choice. kidney disease and was ad- "please" and "thank you"–36. get a feel for the school. –R.K. *** vised to drink eight glasses of I've learned that you can't be a hero without taking “My first plan of action re- ANSWER: Itching in the DEAR DR. ROACH: Are water daily. I can only get chances–43. ally is getting a feel for the ear canals is common, but usu- net carbs really a thing? I un- down three glasses. Is it OK I've learned that a strong code of ethics is as reliable as a school and the staff and the ally an exam is able to lead the derstand low impact on blood to drink tea instead? Would compass–43. needs of the kids because that examiner to at least suspect a sugar, but not measuring net vitamins help? –E.K. I've learned that it's hard to argue with someone when is going to give me a better idea diagnosis. An incipient ear in- carbs. –H.C. they're right–38. for the purposeful goals that we fection is one common reason, ANSWER: The "net carbs" ANSWER: From the stand- I've learned that at least once in his life, a man makes a fool are going to have as a school,” but your issue has been going number is normally calculated point of your kidneys, tea and of himself over a woman–46. she said. on for months. Skin conditions by taking the grams of total coffee count as water. Having I've learned that trust is the single most important factor in that itch, such as eczema, is an- carbohydrates and subtracting adequate fluid intake is impor- both personal and professional relationships–20. other common one. The doctor the grams of fiber and sugar al- tant for your kidneys, but most I've learned that marrying for money is the hardest way to might have seen this, but some- cohols. It's an attempt to look people who aren't exercising or get it–42. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE times the findings are subtle. at the effect on blood sugar, living in hot or dry environ- I've learned that lying in the green grass of an empty field Don’t Know Where Just having dry skin is a com- and it has modest informational ments don't need eight full makes you feel so good–14. To Turn For Help? mon cause, especially in win- benefit. It can be misleading, glasses a day. Vitamins are not I've learned that after age 50 you get the furniture disease. ter, and olive oil is one because some sugar alcohols necessary for kidney health; That's when your chest falls into your drawers–53. CALL THE CRISIS LINE treatment, but if it isn't working (ending in "-ol," like maltitol however, people with very ad- I've learned that a person is only as good as his or her 1 (800) 500-1119 it's time to stop. and xylitol) do increase blood vanced kidney disease often word–90. I often see people make their sugar somewhat, though not as need a special form of vitamin I've learned that you can be in love with four girls at the much as sugars (which end in D called calcitriol. same time–9. "-ose," like glucose and su- Dr. Roach regrets that he is un- I've learned that it's better to be married to someone with a crose). able to answer individual let- good nature than a good physique–39. lations, confusion, agony and love–15. ters, but will incorporate them I've learned that when you can be either brilliant or pleasant, I've learned that I cannot expect others to solve my prob- in the column whenever possi- choose pleasant–53. lems–34. ble. Readers may email ques- I've learned that the ache of unfulfilled dreams is the worst I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. Up To tions to ToYourGoodHealth pain of all–51. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, $3,000 Reward! @med.cornell.edu. To view and I've learned that it's not what happens to people that's im- meeting new people, and doing the very best you can, happiness order health pamphlets, visit portant. It's what they do about it–10. will find you–65. Heartland Crime www.rbmamall.com. I've learned that you can do something in an instant that will Congratulations, Hardee Senior High School 2020 Grad- Stoppers (c) 2020 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved give you a heartache for life–27. uates! May these words of wisdom help you in your journey Anonymous Tips: I've learned that a teenager's biggest fear is the fear of a bro- through life. Some are cute, while others are learned through ken heart–16. experiencing life's journey. Be the best you can be and make 1 (800) 226 Tips I've learned that when I have pains, I don't have to be a the world a better place. pain–82. 1(800) 226 8477 Corrections I've learned that car salesmen size up prospects by looking at the quality of their shoes and watches–52. I've learned that people who wear Mickey Mouse watches At The Herald-Advo- are usually creative and fun to be with–33. cate, we want accuracy to I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are be a given, not just our always two sides–58. goal. If you believe we I've learned that a person's degree of self-confidence greatly have printed an error in determines his success–42. HAIR SALON fact, please call to report I've learned that success is more often the result of hard it. We will review the infor- work than of talent–59. 773-5665 mation, and if we find it needs correction or clarifi- I've learned that I should never praise my mother's cooking 4:23-5:28c when I'm eating something fixed by my wife–27. 116 Carlton St. Wauchula cation, we will do so here. I've learned that silent company is often more healing than Hours: To make a report, call words of advice–24. Tuesday - Friday 9-6 Editor Michael Kelly at

I've learned that your teenage years are comprised of tribu- Saturday 9-3 5:21c 773-3255. May 21, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A3 TEMPORARY FDOH Figures Wauchula, CRA Bars and Nightclubs As Of Press Time Offer Rent Waivers Under the direction of Gov- CHURCH SCHEDULES The Florida Department of The City of Wauchula is of- ernor Ron DeSantis, all bars Health reported 44 confirmed fering rent waivers for city and and nightclubs throughout cases of COVID-19 as of press Wauchula CRA owned proper- Florida will close for the next Printed as a Public Service by WAUCHULA WAUCHULA time on Tuesday evening. Of ties. The waivers are not auto- 30 days. Department of Busi- The Herald-Advocate those cases, 42 were residents matic. The action creation ness and Professional Regula- Please contact us with any Faith Temple Ministries Real Life Community and two were non-residents. process for granting a waiver, tion (DBPR) will be enforcing changes you may have. Church of God Church Ages range from 10 to 83. which includes an ultimate and providing further guid- Faith Temple Ministries Real Life Community Of the local cases there were vote by the City Commission. ance. Church of God will have serv- Church will have services on- 17 men and 25 women. Of For information call City Hall BOWLING GREEN ices online. Call 863-773-3800 line. Call 863-375-4032 or those cases, 19 were black and at 863-773-9193 or by email for information. Live stream- visit www.facebook.com/ 19 were reported as white. [email protected] Restaurants First Baptist Church ing on YouTube: Faithtem; Real-Life-Community-Church There were three cases listed m. Restaurants, per state order, of Bowling Green Webisite: www.faithch.com; for links. The church has also “other” race. are limited to in-house seating First Baptist Church of Facebook: Faith Temple Min- cancelled the “Shepherd King: More than half of the con- at 50 percent capacity. Takeout Bowling Green will have serv- istries Church of God; or The Story of the Bible” play firmed cases – some 23 total – Animal Control or delivery services also con- ices online. Call 863-375-2253 Radio: WAUC 102.1 FM and scheduled for April 24 at South reside in the Bowling Green Services Limited tinue or visit www.fbcbgfl.org for in- 1310 AM, 10:30 am - 12 noon. Florida State College. zip code. There were 16 cases Hardee County Animal formation. in the Wauchula zip code, five Control is still operating but First Baptist Church Riverview Heights reported cases in the Zolfo the lobby is closed to the pub- BOCC Offices Gateway Church First Baptist Church of Missionary Baptist Church Springs zip code, and no re- lic. Services are limited. Field Board of County Commis- Gateway Church has can- Wauchula will have services Riverview Heights Mission- ported cases in the Ona zip work is only for dog bites and sioners & County Managers celled services through April online. Call 863-773-4182 or ary Baptist Church is live code. assisting local law enforce- Office: 12. Call 863-375-4000 or visit visit www.fbcwauchula.org for streaming services at 11a.m. There have been 416 per- ment. Surrendered animals are –Will open to public with no www.facebook.com/gateway- information. on Sunday and 7p.m. Wednes- sons tested in Hardee County. being accepted. Adoption serv- more than 1 person in the churchinc for information. day at rhmbc.org. Call 863- There were 46,944 total ices continue. Animals can be lobby. First Christian Church 473-7028 or visit cases in Florida, 8,494 hospi- viewed at hardeecounty.net/ac. –BoCC meetings will pro- Immanuel Baptist Church First Christian Church will www.rhmbc.org for informa- talizations, and 2,052 total For information call 863-773- ceed as published. Immanuel Baptist Church have services online. Call 863- tion. deaths. 2320. has cancelled services at this 773-9243 or visit www.one- For current statistics visit time. Call 863-375-4228 or familyonefocus.com for St. Michael’s Catholic floridahealthcovid19.gov. Hardee County visit www.facebook.com/Im- information. Church Call Before Going Public Library manuel-Baptist- Church for in- St. Michael’s Catholic To Doctor, Hospital Will have 3 computers set formation. First United Methodist Church has cancelled services Tax Collector AdventHealth Wauchula is up 6 feet apart, for usage. Church of Wauchula through April 12. Call 863- Open To Residents reminding anyone feeling ill to Computers will be limited to FORT GREEN First United Methodist 773-4089 or visit www.dioce- The Hardee County Tax call their doctor for guidance 1-hour usage, for filing unem- Church of Wauchula will have seofvenice.org for information. Collector is open to residents on what steps to take or use ployment and conducting job Fort Green Baptist Church services online. The church from 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. video visits to speak to a searches. Computers and Until further notice, Fort will stream through their Face- ZOLFO SPRINGS The lobby has a 10 person provider virtually. Calling first check-out stand will be sani- Green Baptist will have Out- book page. Call 863-773-4267 seating limit. Only the person helps limit exposure to others tized after each usage. Card door Sunday Morning Worship or visit www.facebook.com/ Crewsville Bethel Baptist needing service will be waited in the community, the hospital catalogs & printing computers at 10:00am. Call 863-773- wauchulachurch. Church on – all others are asked to re- noted. will remain off. 9013 or visit www.facebook. Crewsville Bethel Baptist main in their vehicle or stay AdventHealth has also es- All extra chairs have been com/ftgreenbaptist for infor- Florida’s First Assembly Church has cancelled services outside. tablished a free 24/7 hotline, removed from the floor. All mation. of God at this time. Call 863-735- Learner’s license exams will 877-Virus-HQ (877-847-8747) children’s computers have Florida’s First Assembly of 0871 or visit www.cbbc.church be offered on Tuesday only for the public to have their been removed and stored for ONA God will have services online. for information. from 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. coronavirus (COVID-19) que- safety precautions. Call 863-773-9386 or visit CDL testing will be offered stions answered or speak to a Checkout area has a 6 feet Union Baptist Church www.flfirstag.org. First Baptist Church from 8:15 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mon- nurse when appropriate. Infor- separation area between staff Union Baptist Church will of Zolfo Springs day, Wednesday, and Thurs- mation is also available at at and patrons. An ‘X’ will be have services online. Call 863- My New Life In Christ First Baptist Church of days only. CoronavirusResourceHub.co placed on the floor where pa- 494-5622 or visit www.ub- My New Life in Christ will Zolfo Springs will have regu- Driving tests will be by ap- m. trons will stand for checkout clily.church for information. have services online. The larly scheduled services. Call pointment only. Appointments and area around the check-out church will stream through 863-735-1200 or visit can be made by calling 773- area will be taped off to keep New Zion Baptist Church their Facebook page Wednes- www.facebook.com/First Bap- 6365 or 773-9144. Hardee County Parks social distancing. New Zion Baptist Church day 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. tistChurchZolfoSprings- Pioneer Park and Hardee Aisles will be marked with will have regularly scheduled and 6 p.m. Call 863-773-2929 Florida for information. Lakes parks have been open to arrows to help keep people so- services. Call 863-832-1643 or or visit www.facebook.com/ State Parks Open Hardee County residents only, cial distancing. email pastor.darley@gmail. My-New-Life-in-Christ. First United Methodist Highlands Hammock State that restriction will remain the Staff will wear masks and com for information. Church of Zolfo Springs Park is open for day use activ- same; however, Hardee gloves while in building New Philadelphia First United Methodist ities. The Civilian Conserva- County residents will now be (gloves will be put on in front WAUCHULA Worship Center Church of Zolfo Springs has tion Corps Museum remains allowed to camp overnight. of patrons). New Philadelphia Worship cancelled services through closed until further notice. The boat ramps being utilized Meeting rooms, Friends of Bayside Community Center will be having regular March 31. Call 863-735-1544 Restroom availability may be for businesses outside Hardee the Library bookstore and cof- Church services on Sunday morning at or visit www.facebook.com/ limited. All other park facili- County may resume using the fee bar will remain closed until Bayside Community Church 10:00 a.m. and Prayer meeting First-United-Methodist-CH- ties are closed. Visitors are ex- ramps while exercising all so- further notice (includes story will have services online. They on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. of-Zlfo-Spg for information. pected to maintain distances of cial distancing requirements time, color classes, knitting have 6:30 a.m. morning prayer Call 863-245-5101 for more at least six feet apart and limit and CDC guidelines. and crocheting). and 7 p.m. devotion. Streamed information. New Hope Baptist Church group size to ten or fewer peo- Magnolia Park and Hardee New guidelines will be services will be Saturday 5 New Hope Baptist Church ple. Park remain closed. posted at door entrance. p.m. and Sunday 9:15 a.m. and Northside Baptist Church will have services online. Call Paynes Creek Historic State The following Park Services Outside book drop-off site is 11:15 a.m. Call 941-755-8600 Northside Baptist Church 863-773-2101 or visit www. Park is open for day use activ- will remain closed: Civic Cen- open. Books will be quaran- or visit www.mybayside. will have services online. Call newhopewauchula.com for in- ities. The visitor center is ter, pavilions, playgrounds, tined when returned, for two church for information. 863-773-6947 or visit formation. closed. Restroom availability and Pioneer Park Museum. weeks. Donations will not be www.facebook.com/Northside- may be limited. All other park accepted. Church of Jesus Christ of BaptistWauchula for informa- New Vision Worship Center facilities are closed. Visitors Latter-Day Saints tion. New Vision Worship Center are expected to maintain dis- Hardee County Disposal Church of Jesus Christ of will have services online. Visit tances of at least six feet apart For the added safety of the Need To Talk? Latter-Day Saints has can- Oak Grove Baptist Church www.facebook.com/nvwczolfo and limit group size to ten or community and solid waste Reach out to the National celled services. Call 863-773- Oak Grove Baptist Church for information. fewer people. crews in unincorporated Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1- 3532 or visit www.churchof- will have services online. Call Hardee County and the City of 800-273-TALK (8255)' and jesuschrist.org for informa- 863-735-0321 or visit Zolfo Springs, customers are speak with someone for emo- tion. www.youtube.com/ogbc City To Continue asked to bag all garbage that is tional support. wauchula for information. Precautions not placed within a secured 32 Call 1-800-273-TALK Faith Presbyterian Church The City of Wauchula plans gallon garbage container. Any (8255). Faith Presbyterian Church to keep social distancing pre- items outside of the container The Lifeline is free, confi- Wauchula will have regular of cautions – including limited that are not bagged will not be dential, and available day or Sunday morning worship at 10 eds Hop lobby hours. collected. night. a.m. Call 863-773-2105 or Se e One adjustment included visit www.faithchurchmn.org staggering the city workforce Guido Evangelistic Association City of Bowling Green for information. Metter, Ga. to cut down contact between employees and protect the city The City of Bowling has “Brother,” said St. Francis of team from spread of the virus. normal business hours, but the Assisi to a young monk who had Another adjustment, one lobby is closed to the public. just entered the monastery, “let’s that is more obvious to cus- The city encourages payments Bible go to town and preach.” They left tomers, is the closure of the over the phone, online, or the monastery and walked to the Trivia town and did not say a word to lobby at city hall. through the postal service. each other or the people they Planning and zoning, code By Wilson Casey passed in the marketplace. After enforcement, cemetery and all several hours they retraced their utility services are available Town of Zolfo Springs 1. Is the book of 2 Samuel steps and returned to the over the phone or by email. The Town of Zolfo Springs in the Old or New Testament monastery. Cash payments are accepted has normal business hours. or neither? The young monk wondered on Tuesday mornings (9 a.m. – The lobby remained open as of 2. What's the only Jesus what was going on and after wait- 1 p.m.) and Friday afternoons Tuesday afternoon, but limited miracle reported in all four ing for what seemed like an eter- (1 p.m. – 5 p.m.). to one person at a time. nity he finally broke his silence gospels of the New Testament? and asked, “I thought we were Water to wine, Feeding of going to town to preach. When are 5,000, Raising Lazarus, Red we going to preach?” Courts Closed Clerk of Courts Sea parting “We have been preaching,” Through May Hardee County Clerk of 3. To which attendees of an replied St. Francis. “As we The 10th Judicial Circuit Courts Vickie Rogers is en- event did Jesus refer to as "the walked, we were observed: people Court has announced all but couraging residents to use on- salt of the earth"? Daniel's vi- watched our manners, our faces, essential court hearings will line services. The courthouse sions, Sermon on the Mount, our behavior, and our clothes, remain postponed through the remains closed to the public. Rebuilding temple, Holy con- what people thought we stood for. end of May. Essential court Critical court services are con- gregation We have been preaching.” hearings will continue and in- tinuing. All of us preach all of the time. 4. From 1 Timothy 5, what Our behavior is our message and clude first appearance hear- was the minimum widow age our places of interest our pulpits. ings, arraignments, Baker Act to be put on a church's support Our lives become lectures and our cases, and Marchman Act Jury Trials Canceled list? 40, 50, 60, 70 pursuits are examples of our pri- hearings. A limited number of The 10th Judicial Circuit has 5. In Judges 9, who had 70 orities. People watch us even as cases can continue to be heard announced that all jury trials of his brothers killed on one we watch them. And each time we if conducted remotely through are postponed until further no- stone? Belshazzar, Naboth, pass from view and our words can electronic means. tice. Hanun, Abimelech no longer be heard our sermon ends and a decision about the 6. From Daniel 4, who dreamed of a tree that reached value and importance we place on Hardee Help Center Hardee County Sheriff being like Christ in all we do and into Heaven? Obadiah, Joshua, whatever we say is made. Posts Guide Video visitation at the Nebuchadnezzar, Matthew The problem we face today is The Hardee Help Center has Hardee County Jail remains ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) Peace River Growers not the quantity of Christians but a current resource guide with available. GED and religious Feeding of 5,000; 3) Sermon Wholesale Nursery the quality. And if we want to win current local services available classes inside the jail have on the Mount; 4) 60; 5) Abim- more, we must be more. How dif- and information on the organ- been placed on hiatus for two elech; 6) Nebuchadnezzar ferent would the world be if when Donnis & Kathy Barber ization is helping the commu- weeks. Fingerprinting services Visit Wilson Casey's new we “declared God’s glory,” we nity. For information visit have been cancelled. Trivia Fan Site at www.pa- also lived God’s glory. How we Hwy. 66 East (863) 735-0470 www.hardeehelpcenter.org/dis treon.com/triviaguy. Zolfo Springs, FL live is more important than words. aster-relief. P.O. Box 760 Visit us at: SowerMinistries.org (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. A4 The Herald-Advocate, May 21, 2020 Vet Has Charges Dropped Hit-and-Run Suspect Jailed By TOM STAIK to drag across her left leg re- By MICHAEL KELLY forming the surgery which led to his arrest. Of The Herald-Advocate sulting in lacerations,” accord- Of The Herald-Advocate At the time, Lovett said his state license was An Okeechobee man was ar- ing to arresting documents. A longtime Hardee County veterinarian fac- listed as “Suspended, Active,” which he inter- rested early Sunday morning The suspect then allegedly ing charges of practicing without a license has preted to mean he could continue to practice after an allegedly alcohol-fu- travelled back onto the drive- seen the cases dismissed by the State Attor- while he appealed the decision of the Florida eled joyride that involved way and struck Daniel King Sr. ney’s office. Board of Veterinary Medicine. crashing into a fence, a parked with the front of his vehicle, William Houston Lovett, of Hardee Animal He said the accusations which led to the li- car, and running over a pedes- causing the victim to fall to the Clinic, had charges against him dropped in cense suspension contained “lies and inaccu- trian. ground. King reportedly “went March after John Kromholz of the State Attor- racies.” Cory Pethybridge, 31, was under the vehicle” as the sus- ney’s office filed a motion of Nolle Prosequi. The complaint, filed by an out-of-state res- booked into the Hardee County pect continued driving. Lovett was arrested in June of last year and ident, claimed that in 2015 and 2016 Lovett Jail early Sunday morning by The suspect was spotted by charged with a third degree felony of practic- failed to note details such as temperature, Dep. Tyler Gilliard on charges lawmen fleeing the scene head- ing without a valid license after being ob- pulse and respiration and the amount of of aggravated battery with a Pethybridge ing south on North Holland- served performing a surgery on a cat at his wormer administered during an examination deadly weapon, hit-and- town Road. He was reportedly facility. tercation with “several other of two puppies that received “shots, micro- run/leaving the scene of a crash stopped in the 600 block of the Field Office Manager Tim McGrath of the people on scene.” chipped and to be fixed,” during the visit. involving injuries, failure to roadway and taken into cus- Florida Department of Professional Regula- After the fight, the suspect Lovett chose to not participate in the hear- stop/remain at crash involving tody. tions said at the time of the arrest that Lovett’s reportedly left in a white ing held by the board regarding the complaints injuries, and battery/touch or County Judge David Horton license was suspended in February, which pickup truck and “drove and instead decided to file an appeal of the strike. ordered bond set at a total of Lovett was actively appealing. through a fence.” board’s decision. According to reports re- $22,000 in the case at a first ap- McGrath and Hardee County Sheriff’s Of- The ordeal, however, was Lovett appealed the suspension to the leased by the Hardee County pearance hearing held May 18. fice Det. Shane Ward then visited the facility just beginning. Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine and had Sheriff’s Office, the incident It was further ordered that the for an inspection and observed Lovett per- his license subsequently reinstated last year. Pethybridge allegedly re- began to unfold in the 1500 turned several minutes later and suspect have no contact with block of Appaloosa Lane crashed into a vehicle located the victims, not possess a around 1:35 a.m. in the yard of the residence. weapon or alcohol, and not be Where do We sit in the pain. The ordeal allegedly began The force of impact report- in possession or use alcohol. you go when Pain shows us our when Pethybridge, who wit- edly pushed the parked vehicle Arraignment before Circuit you don’t humanity and nesses described as intoxicated, into a female victim, Audra Court Judge Michael Raiden is know where God’s holiness. attempted to start a physical al- King, “which caused barb wire set for June 23 at 8:30 a.m. you are, or Our pain helps us where you are long to be with going, or God, because ul- where you are timately he is our How Many Deaths Are allowed to be? only comforter. Nowhere. everything you’re told, you God understands our pain. He You go nowhere because will be fine and everyone else understands your pain. Acceptable? That Depends . . . eventually you stop and realize will be fine.” Well, unfortu- So if you are feeling lost, it’s One of the acknowledge- it is pointless to keep going. nately neither side of the pen- okay to stop. It’s okay to hit most effective ments that with Maybe you have been lost in dulum is usually ever correct, pause. I think being a good public service upwards of a the woods, in the days before and in this case they are both leader is knowing when to announcements thousand Ameri- GPS systems, and your com- just as dangerous. stop, reevaluate, refocus and to reach the air- cans a day dying pass was broken and it was The hoax side isn’t leading remain in the pain long enough waves in recent from the coron- dark. Maybe you walked in cir- well in that they are not show- to see God. years is a avirus, such cles eventually realizing I don’t ing empathy for the most vul- In the midst of your pain Florida Depart- deaths were an know where I am, or where I nerable and could actually know that God cares for you, ment of Trans- acceptable “cost am going or if I ‘m even where make things worse with reck- cry out to Him, ask Him to portation piece on bicycle safety. of doing business” to lift the quarantine and get I think I am, maybe I should less living, licking water foun- come near. The comfort He The interviewer tells a young man that 800 the economy going full tilt again. just stop and re-orient myself. tains or whatever to prove a provides will last longer than a bicyclists a year are killed in traffic accidents, The impact of 1,000-plus deaths per day as- It is a very scary place to be point. The “follow every CDC governmental relief check. The and asks what he thinks would be a more ac- sumed greater importance when the president in life, lost and scared and un- rule and guideline folks” also love He gives will lead you to ceptable number. and others in the West Wing realized that they sure of what to do to make aren’t leading very well in the love Him and others better than The young man replies that perhaps 50 deaths were not magically exempt from the dangers things better. sense of never wanting to open any other program or guide- would be okay. that we ordinary citizens face. Well, if you are a leader at back up and to keep everyone line. Love the Lord your God The interviewer then unveils a large group of And perhaps, as much as any other dynamic, any level, and most all of us are inside forever and on and on. with all your heart, soul, people, and tells the young man this is 50 peo- this realization by the president and his staff has in life, whether you are a par- Sure, we are tired of hearing strength and mind today. That ple. raised the sense of urgency over the concept ent or co-worker or boss or the term “social-distancing.” will be leading well, and it will “Those people are my family and friends!” that “only a thousand people a day” will die is CEO of a company, many of us We are tired of being six feet lead you to love your neighbor the young man exclaims. “Zero. That’s the only an acceptable cost to give the president a are called to lead daily. How- apart. We are not created in the as yourself. Even (especially) acceptable number!” stronger economy on which to campaign for re- ever our world has seemingly image of God to be separated. through a global pandemic. I hope you’ll give me a little leeway on the election. changed over the last few God himself is triune. We are precise wording, but that’s the gist of the ex- Yes, 50 bicycle fatalities is 16 times better months. meant to gather, fellowship and change. than 800, except for the 50 victims, and their Leading has changed for us. worship together. We were A few weeks ago, the White House began families and loved ones. We feel lost. We feel turned made for that express purpose speculating how many tens of thousands of “Only a thousand people a day” losing their around and disoriented. We are to glorify God and enjoy him If You Americans would die before the coronavirus lives to the coronavirus each day seems to have not sure how to make deci- forever, together as a covenant pandemic is defeated. The “acceptable” num- little meaning to the White House ... until the sions. Is the information we family. bers have risen dramatically on a regular basis. realization that without common sense precau- hear over here correct, or is the So how do we lead well in See The numbers of deaths were bandied about tions, the pandemic could reach inside 1600 information we hear over there the midst of a global pan- as if the discussion were of the number of Pennsylvania Avenue. more accurate, should I wear a demic? I don’t have that an- Something acorns found on the ground in an oak grove. Kind of puts a different face (mask) on mask, wash my hands, should swer. Then came the announcement that several things, doesn’t it? I eat out, should I go see my What I do know is that God members of the West Wing staff at the White –––––– family, should I… on and on. isn’t wringing his hands. God Say House had been diagnosed with the Covid-19 (S. L. Frisbie is retired. He and Mary have How do you know? How is right here with us. Some- virus, including the military officer whose na- placed themselves on voluntary house arrest, can you know? When will you times I think we are meant to Something tional defense duties include serving the presi- typically leaving home for perhaps one hour, know? The doubt rises, the fear stop and sit in the midst of our dent his meals. one day a week, for essential errands. When builds, the panic ensues. Who lostness, maybe to reorient our- Report By all accounts, President Trump was livid they go out, they wear face masks. It felt a little is leading whom? selves and refocus our life’s di- when he learned that his staff had failed to pro- strange the first time or two. Since then, it has We try to oversimplify our rection. Suspicious Activity vide him absolute protection against the pan- felt reassuring.) worries and either say, “Oh, We don’t like sitting in the demic. (This is the same president who boasted this is a hoax and not a big pain, but oftentimes that is how 1 (855) Fla Safe that he was not going to wear a protective mask, deal, live your life.” Or we say, we heal. We don’t try to fix the “Than” is a conjunction used to make a com- 1(855)3527233 as the White House has recommended for the parison, while “then” is an adverb used to sit- “If you just wash your hands, pain, or redirect the pain, or ig- common people.) follow the guidelines and do uate actions in time (e.g. We made dinner, then nore the fact that pain exists. In the days that followed, there were fewer we ate it. My dinner was better than yours).

5:21c 5:7-28c May 21, 2020, The Herald-Advocate A5 Fox In The Neighborhood Gina and I were coming hunts. Hounds are released and Sickening video tape shows home from a visit with family people on horseback follow. At two men with guns trying to Obituaries after dark. It had been a long home, though we had horses stop him. There was a struggle. trip and we were both tired. It and guns, we never organized Arbery was shot three times wasn’t yet my bedtime, but it fox hunts. Usually we saw a and died. was getting close. The night fox’s bushy tail as he was run- It has taken over two months SUSAN LOVETT Gladys was preceded in was clear, crisp, and cool. ning away. Foxes can run thirty for charges to be filed against McNAUGHTON In Memory death by her loving spouse We rounded the corner onto miles-an-hour. My running is the two men involved, Travis Susan Lovett McNaughton, of sixty-one years, James our street, our house just fifty measured at about 30 feet a McMichael and Travis 66, of Birmingham, Ala., died Edmond Porter; sons, David yards away. The headlights on minute. McMichael, father and son. May 12, 2020, at the Univer- and Michael; as well as my truck swept over a creature, I don’t know when my atti- Though I hate to say it, the sity of Alabama Medical Cen- seven siblings. sitting like a dog, in the vacant tude about foxes began to McMichaels are white; Arbery ter. She is survived by her is black. The older McMichael She was born in Wauchula, daughter, Judy, of Wauchula; recently retired as an investiga- on Aug. 11, 1953, to Sarah daughter-in-law, Sue, of tor for the District Attorney’s Helen Lovett and the late Maryland; grandchildren, office. He stated he thought William Houston Lovett Sr. Damien Porter, Travis Ahmaud was a suspect in a She was a Registered Nurse. Downey, Angie Lawson and burglary. She is survived by her husband Jason, and Mike A video surveillance tape has mother, Sarah Helen Lovett, of Porter and wife Jessica; as surfaced showing Arbery enter- Wauchula; two daughters, Sara well as, five great-grandchil- ing a house under construction Giles (Michael) and Samantha dren, Gabriella Garcia, Hay- lot catty-corner from our change. Maybe it was when and looking around. He is not Rogers (Ryan), of Lakeland; den Porter, Ava Goncz, house. It was a fox. Disney produced The Fox and seen taking anything. I’ve four step-children, Michele Wyatt Lawson and Jase Growing up in the country, I The Hound. The film describes done exactly what Arbery did. Dowdle (Frank), of Clewiston, GLADYS ROSE Lawson; in addition to her was taught foxes were not our a friendship between a fox and While on a walk, I’ve gone into Marcy Hall (Randy), of Or- PORTER first great-great-great grand- friends. They ate Aunt Neta’s a hound. They grew up as houses under construction and lando, Thomas McNaughton Gladys Rose Porter, 99, child on the way. chickens. An animal that stood friends but had to navigate looked around. It’s fun to see Jr. (Lisa), of Lakeland, and of Wauchula, daughter of tricky expectations when they how people are laying out their Monica Winn (Louis), of between me and Aunt Neta’s James Bartlett (JB) and Mar- Online condolences came of age. Or maybe it was homes. If looking around is a Metairie, La.; brother, William fried chicken was my mortal garet Stike, born April 2, may be made at Zootopia, a Disney/Pixar film crime, a lot of us are guilty. H. Lovett Jr. (Pamela), of enemy. But beyond the fact that 1921, passed away on May pongerkaysgrady.com they ate chickens, not much about a rabbit who becomes a Was Arbery trying to steal Wauchula; 12 grandchildren; 14, 2020, surrounded by reason was given about why police officer and partners with something? We’ll never know. and three great-grandchildren. loved ones. Ponger-Kays-Grady foxes were “undesirables.” a small-time con artist, a fox. What I do know is this: She was preceded in death Gladys spent the majority Foxes are omnivores. Maybe When I am out in the woods or everyone has a right to go for by her father, William Houston of her life as a devoted Funeral Home & the fear was a fox would try to at the pasture and see a fox, it jog without being afraid of Lovett Sr., her former hus- housewife, mother, grand- Cremation Services kill a calf or eat ripe oranges off is a treat, not threat. being shot because of the color band, Dr. Thomas M. Mc- mother and great-grand- Wauchula the tree. I don’t remember ever Now I had a fox in my of their skin. A young man’s Naughton Sr. mother fondly called GG. hearing of a fox killing a calf. neighborhood. He was frozen life has ended. His life mat- A graveside service was During her lifetime, Gladys Frankly if I had to bet on a in my headlights for a second tered to God. held on Saturday, May 16, at found enjoyment in being a momma cow defending her or two. He’d been eating some Maybe I’ve thought about 11 a.m., at Bowling Green homemaker, making quilts calf or a fox, I’d bet on the trash in the vacant lot, scaveng- the fox this week because of Cemetery, officiated by the that are cherished by family momma cow every time. ing for food. I don’t know how the Arbery shooting. The fox in Rev. Clayton Barber. and she lived a full, loved It could be people didn’t like a fox’s brain works, whether my neighborhood is just trying Arrangements were by and happy life. foxes because foxes seemed to they have the same “fight or to survive. That fox reminds Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral know how to outsmart human flight” response as humans. me everyone has a right to live. Home. beings. They avoided the traps This fox decided it was time to It is the most important right of Uncle Earl set to try to catch run. He sprang from his seated all. them. They would loop back position, turned, and ran into Hardee County native Clay How Low Will Comfort Foods Made when being chased by dogs the woods, his meal inter- Smith is lead pastor at Alice Some People Go? and throw them off the trail. rupted. Drive Baptist Church in Fast And Healthy We actually talk about this. To The fox has been on my Sumter, S.C. He and his brother Report Exploitation By Healthy Exchanges “outfox” someone means to mind this week. He really was- and sister still own the family SNICKER BARS 1/2 cup fat-free Thousand Is- think ahead of them, to gain an n’t bothering anyone. He was ranch in the Lemon Grove of the Elderly land dressing advantage over them. Who just trying to survive. community east of Wauchula. I took most men's much- 1 (800) 96 Abuse 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise likes that? Ahmaud Arbery was out for You can follow him at unlikely- loved sandwich, the BLT, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley In some places there are fox a jog in Brunswick, Georgia. clay.com. 1 (800) 962 2873 transformed it into something that tasted great but didn't flakes come between two slices of In an 8-by-8-inch dish, layer bread! lettuce, tomatoes, bacon bits, You don't busy. But, the toast cubes and Cheddar spend a lot of pain, weak- OBITUARY 4 cups finely shredded let- cheese. In a small bowl, com- time worrying Peavy’s Ponderings ness, nausea tuce bine Thousand Island dressing, about what's and fatigue POLICY 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mayonnaise and parsley gonna happen By Jonell Peavy have gradu- tomatoes flakes. Spread dressing mix- tomorrow Sugar Possum of the late Truman Thomas ally been get- The Herald-Advocate 1/4 cup purchased bacon bits ture evenly over top. Cover until some- ting worse. publishes obituaries free 4 slices reduced-calorie white and refrigerate for at least 30 thing comes Thanks to that of charge as a public bread, toasted and cubed minutes. Divide into 4 serv- along and doctor's dedi- service. A one-column 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat ings. snatches you out of that nice you know something is wrong. cation to his patients, he has photo of the deceased Cheddar cheese (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. little everyday way you have You know your own body bet- found my adrenal glands have may be added for $15. of doing things. ter than anyone, but the test quit working, and I am waiting Forms showing the infor- You know you are getting being run shows just what you for an appointment with a en- mation which may be in- older, you have aches and already know. Yet, you keep docrinologist. cluded in a free obituary pains that want go away and getting worse over time. Again, if you feel some- are available at local fu- YOU Can Appear In . . . you get up every morning and I kept telling the doctors thing is wrong, keep telling neral homes or at our of- go about your normal every- something was wrong. Thank someone until one of them lis- fice. Poet’s Place day routine. You just feel God if you have a doctor who tens. I even had one doctor tell Paid obituaries may Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published blessed that you can still do takes the time to pull all your me there was nothing wrong include additional infor- things for yourself. records and tests and pours because my blood work came in this newspaper in “Poet’s Place,” a weekly feature which mation and remember- relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own But, what happens when over them for hours looking back OK. ances including original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in you wake up one morning and for something that could have Keep me in your prayers, Funeral homes can this feature, send your poetry, name and town of residence can hardly turn over in bed, been missed previously. and with God's blessings I will submit obituaries to to: Poet’s Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, you are in unbearable pain and I have always been a soon be up and doing things obits@the heraldadvo- Wauchula, FL 33873, fax 863-773-0657 or email editor@ so nauseated and feel like you workaholic. I love to work in again. cate.com. TheHeraldAdvocate.com. may pass out any moment? I my yard. I love doing things Jonell Peavy lives in Avon called my daughter, and she with the grands and great- Park and can be reached at and my granddaughter were grands and just love keeping 863-453-3589. here within moments–which resulted in a trip to the hospital in the ambulance and several days in the hospital. Don’t Be Left Out! 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COURTESY PHOTOS Pastor Ivette Perez left AdventHealth Sebring on Tuesday after 50 days in the ICU recovering from COVID-19. Sebring Pastor Released From Hospital After Undergoing COVID-19 Plasma Therapy By ASHLEY JEFFREY nearly 50 days in the ICU and flatlined treatments for patients. To learn more Special To The Herald-Advocate multiple times before she was able to about eligibility to donate, please visit On Tuesday, AdventHealth Sebring leave the hospital Tuesday dressed as OneBlood.org. celebrated the exciting sendoff of their Wonder Woman and COVID-19 free In attendance at the celebration were first coronavirus patient to use convales- thanks to the new treatment. AdventHealth Sebring team members, cent plasma therapy as a form of treat- The FDA only provided expanded ac- Highlands County Sheriff’s Office (pro- ment. cess to the therapy in April and Ivette vided an escort home for the patient), and The therapy uses blood plasma of pa- began her treatment on April 21. family, friends and church members out- tients who’ve recovered from the disease Several AdventHealth West Florida Di- side of the hospital, in the parking lot. and the idea is that antibodies in the do- vision locations currently use the therapy Ashley Jeffery is Communications nated plasma will help fight the disease in to treat COVID-19 patients. Manager for Advent Health West Florida patients who are suffering through it. OneBlood continues to seek plasma Division and can be reached at Sebring Pastor Ivette Perez, 54, spent donations to help provide life-saving [email protected].

Ivette Perez is the first conavirrus patient at Ad- ventHealth Sebring to use convalescent plasma therapy.

Ivette Perez, dressed as Wonder Woman, receives a lastminute prayer from the hospital chaplain.

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COURTESY PHOTOS/HARDEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Hardee County Sheriff’s Office took time last week to recognize members of the Detention Division as part of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. 2020 Events Added For Sebring International Raceway By JOHN STORY July and the Lamborghini and Porsche events on Special To The Herald-Advocate our November weekend is great news for our fans Fans of Sebring International Raceway and and the entire motorsports industry,” said Wayne IMSA racing have been gifted with three sig- Estes, president and general manager of Sebring nificant additions to the 2020 Sebring race International Raceway. “The races in July will schedule. be tremendous televised events and we could not IMSA announced a revised 2020 season have asked for better additions to the November schedule Friday, which adds an IMSA Weath- schedule than the races IMSA has added.” erTech SportsCar Championship race and an The Nov. 11-14 events were rescheduled from IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge event for Se- their traditional March dates, and all tickets for bring July 16-18. While spectators will not be that event will be honored in November. Addi- permitted to attend these events, the two hour, tional tickets for the November races will be 40-minute WeatherTech Series sprint race will made available later this summer, and tickets for be television live on NBCSN. the 2021 SuperSebring activities, which will in- In addition, IMSA announced that two races clude the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, the have been added to the November 14-17 Mobil FIA WEC 1000 Miles of Sebring and the Alan 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Ad- Jay Automotive Network 120 will go on sale this vance Auto Parts schedule. Lamborghini Super fall. Trofeo and Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge races For information on Sebring International will run alongside the 12-Hour Classic and the Raceway, including ticket prices and informa- Alan Jay Automotive Network 120 Michelin tion on the November events, visit www.se- Pilot Challenge Race. Both the Lamborghini bringraceway.com. The revised 2020 IMSA Super Trofeo and Porsche GT3 series typically schedule is available at www.imsa.com. produce highly competitive races and will help John Story is senior director of Marketing, make an already busy weekend of racing even Business Development & Communications for bigger with four races over the four-day period. Sebring International Raceway and can be “The addition of a new weekend of racing in reached at 863-655-7706.

For the past 25 years, I have had the honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Hardee County as a law enforcement officer. During that time, I have gained the needed experience and knowledge to lead the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office into the future. I have dedicated my whole adult life to preparing for this opportunity to not only lead as the Sheriff of Hardee County, but to also not forget where I gained my experience from, to form a purposeful mission for the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office and the community as a whole. Hardee County is a great place to live and raise a family. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office, the crime rate in Hardee County for 2018-2019 has decreased 6.3%. Along with the drop in reported crimes, our Agency has increased the clearance rates at a rate above the state average. I am proud to be a part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to keeping our community safe, and with your support, I can use my tools and experience gained over 25 years to continue the positive impact on our community.

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Sheriff’s deputies and city police officers investigated the fol- stop/crash involving injury other than self, $1,000 bond, and bat- COUNTY COURT inal cases disposed of recently lowing incidents and made the following arrests during the tery/touch or strike, $500 bond. The following marriage li- in Circuit Court. past week. All suspects or defendants are presumed innocent May 17, a criminal mischief was reported at 1:16 a.m. on censes were issued recently of the charges against them. the 1000 block of Old Bradenton Road. in the Clerk of Courts Of- The following deeds for May 17, a fight was reported at 1:35 a.m. on the 1000 block fice: real estate transactions of COUNTY of Appaloosa Lane. There were no marriage li- $10,000 or more were filed May 11, Lazaro Dearmas, 21, Wauchula, was booked into May 17, a battery was reported at 3:39 p.m. on the 2000 of censes issued due to the court- recently in the Clerk of the county jail at 1:23 p.m., by Dep. Schmidt, on charges of bat- Garza Road. house being closed. Courts Office: tery/touch or strike, held without bond, and battery/touch or May 17, a dangerous shooting was reported at 5:16 p.m on Oak Wood Construction, strike, no bond. the 200 block of Badger Loop. The following civil actions LLC, a Florida Limited Liabil- May 11, a theft-shoplifter was reported at 8:28 a.m. on the May 17, a shooting of person was reported at 7:42 p.m. on and small-claims cases were ity Company, to Bobby Van- 100 block of State Road 64 East. the 3000 block of Jack Jones Road. filed in County Court. Sickle and Brandy VanSickle, May 11, a dangerous shooting was reported at 3:47 p.m. on Jefferson Capital Systems, for $227,500. the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Sally Place. WAUCHULA LLC v. Peace C. Green, Com- Heartland Investment, May 11, a theft was reported at 3:32 a.m. on the 500 block plaint for contract LLC, a Florida Limited Liabil- May 12, Kacey Elizabeth Pritchard, 25, Bowling Green, of Pennsylvania Avenue. Indebtedness. ity Company, to Terry M. Por- was booked into the county jail at 11:31 p.m., by Dep. Hipple, May 11, a theft was reported at 5:20 a.m. on the 500 block Jefferson Capital Systems, tis, for $189,000. on a charge of battery/ touch or strike, no bond. of Pennsylvania Avenue. LLC v. Peace C. Green, Com- Gerald Shackelford and May 12, a theft was reported at 7:53 p.m. on the 1000 block plaint for contract Diane Renee Heither, individ- of US 17 North. May 13, Nicholas Hickoc Benner, 26, Wauchula, was Indebtedness. ually and as successor Co- May 13, a fight was reported at 1:51 a.m. on the 1000 block booked into the county jail at 1:48 a.m., by Ofc. Raglin, on a Trustee of the Hinton T. of Morgan Grice Road. charge of damage property criminal mischief/$200 dollars and The following civil actions Shackelford and Jewell D. May 13, a burglary of a residence was reported at 4:32 p.m. under $5,000, $250 bond. and small-claims cases were Shackelford Living Trust, to on the 800 block of Cross Creek Lane. disposed of recently in Agri-Citrus, LLC, a Florida May 13, a battery was reported at 6:54 p.m. on the 5000 May 16, Matthew Antonio Selph, 26, Wauchula, was County Court. Limited Liability Company, block of Doyle Parker Avenue. booked into the county jail at 7:27 p.m., by Ofc. Benavidez, on There were no civil actions for $210,000. charges of battery/touch or strike, $500 bond, and simple as- or small-claims cases disposed Natalie Daw, f/k/a Natalie May 14, LaDorian Romeo, 27, Wauchula, was booked into sault/intent threat to do violence, $250 bond. of recently in County Court. Mae Luttrell, f/k/a Natalie M. the county jail at 10:26 a.m., by Dep. Johnson, on a charge of Pearson and Kenneth C. Daw, probation violation/or community control, no bond. May 17, a criminal mischief was reported at 4:50 p.m. on The following criminal Jr., to Trevino Management May 14, a dangerous shooting was reported at 3:33 a.m. on the 200 block of South 7th Avenue. traffic and misdemeanor Group, INC., a Florida corpo- the 2000 block of Ten Mile Grade. cases were disposed of re- ration, for $57,000. May 14, an animal bite was reported at 9:19 a.m. on the BOWLING GREEN cently in County Court. Thomas Trevino and 1000 block of Cardinal Road. May 11, James Robrt Kelly, 36, Bowling Green, was There were no criminal traf- Guillermina J. Trevino, to May 14, a theft was reported at 11:41 a.m. on the 3000 booked into the county jail at 12:01 p.m., by Chief Scheel, on a fic or misdemeanor cases dis- Pierre Lazarre, for $45,000 block of Edison Avenue. charge of intimidation/written threat to kill, or bodily injury, or posed of recently in County Jessica Prescott, to Ray- conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, $5,000 bond. Court. naldo Cabrera, for $215,000. May 15, Ricky Trevino, 32, Zolfo Springs, was booked into May 11, a dangerous shooting was reported at 4:35 a.m. on Ryan E. Braze, to Patrick J. the county jail at 12:45 a.m, by Dep. Johnson, on charges of pos- the 5000 block of Minor Avenue. CIRCUIT COURT McClimon, for $59,500. session of meth, $1,000 bond, possession of drug paraphernalia, The following civil actions Maria Becerra, to Pedro $500 bond, and resist officer/obstruct without violence, $500 May 14, a theft was reported at 8:03 p.m. on the 4000 block were filed recently in the of- Valdez-Uribe, for $11,000. bond. of Maple Avenue. fice of the Circuit Court: Stephen K. Houchin and May 15, Joedy Rios, 22, Arcadia, was booked into the Viatrice Martinez v. Jesus Pathy J. Houchin, to Robert county jail at 10:07 p.m., by Dep. Gilliard, on a charge of simple May 15, a burglary of a residence was reported at 2:52 p.m. Castillo, JLT Custom Works Eugene Buckley and Kaye assault/intent threat to do violence, no bond. on the 5000 block of Poplar Avenue. INC., auto negligence seeking Walker Buckley, for $325,000. May 15, Matthew Lee Kemp, 44, Wauchula, was booked May 15, a fight was reported at 6:21 p.m. on the 300 block $30,001. Joel Chad Matthews and into the county jail at 11:36 p.m., by Dep. Gilliard, on charges of Doc Coil Road. Patricia Juarez v. Jesus Edie Melinda Corbo, as Co- of aggravated assault- weapon/with deadly weapon, no bond, Castillo, JLT Custom Works Personal Representatives of simple assault/intent threat to do violence, $250 bond, damage May 17, Luis Antonio Vazquez-Colmenero, 32, Ruskin, was INC., auto negligence seeking The Estate of Bettye Mae Hall, property criminal mischief/$200 dollars and under $5,000, $250 booked into the county jail at 2:07 a.m., by Ofc. Molitar, on a $30,001. to Rory Busse and Soly Busse, bond. charge of no valid drivers license, $500 bond. for $80,000. May 15, a fight was reported at 6:21 p.m. on the 300 block May 17, a battery was reported at 9:23 p.m. on the 400 The following civil actions Robert E. Buckley and of Doc Coil Road. block of East Banana Street. were disposed of recently in Kaye W. Buckley, to Elmarco Circuit Court: R. Blount, for $245,000. May 16, a dangerous shooting was reported at 4:47 p.m. on FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL There were no civil actions Peavy Family Investments, the 200 block of Bronco Drive. May 11, Quinn Harrison Beaulien,19, Valrico, was booked recently disposed of in Circuit LLC, a Florida Limited Liabil- May 16, a battery was reported at 7:21 p.m. on the 1000 into the county jail at 8:20 p.m., by Ofc. Bojusky, on an out-of- Court. ity Company, to Juan Garcia block of Vandolah Road. county warrant, $3,000 bond. and Alma Rosa Garcia, for The following felony crim- $119,900. May 17, Cory Pethybridge, 31, Okeechobee, was booked FLORIDA WILDLIFE COMMISSION inal cases were disposed of Robert Gary and Lee into the county jail at 4:50 a.m., by Dep. Gillard, on charges of May 12, Mathew Hunt, 24, Winter Haven, was booked into recently in Circuit Court: K.Gary, to James Hadley and aggravated battery/person uses a deadly weapon, no bond, hit the county jail at 8:08 p.m., by Ofc. Cloud, on a charge of tres- There were no felony crim- Robin Hadley, for $34,000. and run/leave scene of crash involve injury, $250 bond, fail to passing/property not structure, $500 bond.

Notices

______IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF fail to file a timely claim you will IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL not be entitled to any remaining THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT All other creditors of the dece- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HARDEE funds. After the funds are re- OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR dent and persons having claims COUNTY, FLORIDA ported as unclaimed, only the HARDEE COUNTY or demands against the dece- HARDEE COUNTY owner of record as of the date of dent's estate must file their CASE NO. 252020CA000009 the Lis Pendens may claim the FILE NO.: 252020CP000048 claims with this court WITHIN PUBLIC NOTICE surplus. THREE MONTHS AFTER THE U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCI- IN RE: ESTATE OF DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA- ATION, AS INDENTURE WITNESS my hand and the seal TION OF THIS NOTICE. The Hardee County Board of County Commissioners TRUSTEE, FOR THE HOLDERS of the court on April 1, 2020. MARJORIE CLARK METHENY, adopted Ordinances NOS. 02-17 and 04-01, which au- OF THE CIM TRUST 2017-4, deceased. ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED thorize a financial hardship exemption to the solid MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, VICTORIA L ROGERS ______/ WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS waste disposal and fire rescue portions of the special SERIES 2017-4, CLERK OF THE COURT SET FORTH 733.702 OF THE assessment fees. Property owners qualifying for this Plaintiff, NOTICE TO CREDITORS FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL exemption will not have to pay the current year’s ap- By: Connie Coker BE FOREVER BARRED. vs. Deputy Clerk The administration of the es- proved non-ad valorem taxes toward the special as- tate of MARJORIE CLARK NOTWITHSTANDING THE sessment fees for solid waste disposal and fire rescue JOSEPH WILLIAM WAITE A/K/A If you are a person with a dis- METHENY, deceased, whose TIME PERIODS SET FORTH assessment fees. Even if approved for exemption, JOSEPH W. WAITE; UNKNOWN ability who needs any accommo- date of death was August 4, ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO property owner will be responsible for Solid Waste Col- SPOUSE OF JOSEPH WILLIAM dation in order to participate in 2019, is pending in the Circuit (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER lection fee if applicable. WAITE A/K/A JOSEPH W. this proceeding, you are enti- Court for Hardee County, THE DECEDENT'S DATE OF WAITE; JANET WAITE; UN- tled, at no cost to you, to the Florida, Probate Division, the ad- DEATH IS BARRED. KNOWN TENANT(S) IN POS- provision of certain assistance. dress of which is Post Office If you are interested in applying for this exemption or SESSION #1 and #2, and ALL Please contact the Office of the Drawer 1749, Wauchula, FL The date of the first publica- have any questions, please call the Office of Manage- OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES, Court Administrator, 255 North 33873-1749. The name and ad- tion of this Notice is May 14, ment and Budget, 412 W. Orange Street, Room 204; et.al., Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL dress of the Personal Represen- 2020. 863-773-3199. Applications can be dropped off from Defendant(s). 33830, (863) 534-4686, at least tative and the Personal 10:00AM –12:00PM and 1:00PM-4:00PM. Limit one ______/ seven days before your sched- Representative's Attorney are Attorney for Personal set forth below. person in office at a time. Applications can be mailed, uled court appearance, or imme- Representative: faxed or emailed also. Applications will only be ac- AMENDED NOTICE OF diately upon receiving this John W. H. Burton, of FORECLOSURE SALE notification if the time before the All creditors of the decedent JOHN W. H. BURTON, P. A. cepted between May 1, 2020 and June 10, 2020. Ap- scheduled appearance is less and other persons having claims Post Office Drawer 1729 plications will not be accepted after June 10, 2020. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN than seven days; if you are hear- or demands against decedent's Wauchula, FL 33873-1729 Incomplete applications will not be accepted. ing or voice impaired, call 711. estate, on whom a copy of this Telephone No.: (863) 773-3241 pursuant to a Final Summary 5:14-28c Judgment of Foreclosure dated ______5:14,21c notice is required to be served Fax No.: (866) 591-1658 April 1, 2020, entered in Civil must file their claims with this Email: [email protected] Case No.: 2020000009CAAXMX Court WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 Florida Bar Number: 650137 of the Circuit Court of the Tenth MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF Judicial Circuit in and for Publish Your THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF Personal Representative: Hardee County, Florida, wherein THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS KAREN METHENY WARFEL NOTICE TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCI- Fictitious Name AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE 1021 Sonata Ln. ATION, AS INDENTURE Notice OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE Apollo Beach, FL 33572 CONTRACTORS TRUSTEE, FOR THE HOLDERS With The ON THEM. ______5:14,21c OF THE CIM TRUST 2017-4, Florida Department of Transportation Project MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, Herald-Advocate SERIES 2017-4, Plaintiff, and Today! Bids will be received by the District One Office until JOSEPH WILLIAM WAITE A/K/A Not only do you meet 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 11, 2020 for the follow- JOSEPH W. WAITE; JANET VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR ing Proposals: WAITE, are Defendants. the legal require- GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM ment for publishing I will sell to the highest bidder Z1073-R0- Pre-Event Cut & Toss in Charlotte, Collier, the notice, you’ll ben- The Guardian ad Litem program, which serves abused for cash, Hardee County Court- and neglected children across Hardee County, is seek- Lee, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, and house, 417 W. Main Street, Sec- efit from the visibility ing volunteers. 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STRICTIONS, AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD. paired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Garbage collection will resume All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida. Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) on the next scheduled pick up day, or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice). Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed If any person decides to appeal th according to law, the property described in the cer- any decision made by the Thursday, May 28 tificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bid- Board/Committee with respect to any matter considered at this der on June 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. meeting or hearing, he/she will need to ensure that a verbatim REMINDER TO ALL CUSTOMERS: By: Alicia C. Albritton, Deputy Clerk record of the proceeding is All garbage should be out by 7am each morning, as route pick-up times made, which record includes are subject to change due to holidays, weather and other circumstances. Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 the testimony and evidence from which the appeal is to be ALL CUSTOMERS please be advised that if you have CANS LARGER Victoria L. Rogers issued. THAN 32 GALLONS, ALL WASTE MUST BE CONTAINED IN GARBAGE BAGS Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and For more information, you may as our helpers can not lift these larger size cans. THANK YOU in advance Comptroller Tax Deed File: 252019TD021XXXX contact: Lizanne.Garcia@wa- for your cooperation and consideration for the safety of our employees. termatters.org; 1(800)423-1476 Date: 05/11/2020 Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (FL only) or (352)796-7211, 5:21c Ad No.: 1 x2204 (Ad OrderSWIM001) 5:21-6:11c 5:21c A10 The Herald-Advocate, May 21, 2020 – THE CLASSIFIEDS – ABOUT ... Classifieds Help Wanted Pets Rentals Services DEADLINE ....Tuesday noon RATES ...... Minimum of $6.00 for up to 10 words. LICENSED BARBERS NEEDED. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Going Above and Beyond To Find Your Next Home 2000 FORD VIN: 1FTWW33F3YEE04550 8:00 A.M. - JUNE 1, 2020 • Time for a change? Rose Abbott, CLIFF’S WRECKER SERVICE Let Me Help You 1071 U.S. Hwy 17 N. Wauchula, FL cl5:21c • Ready to make a move? Realtor • Need to sell your home? 211 US Highway 27 North Sebring, FL 33870 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 1986 KAWK BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY (863) 781-0846 VIN: JKAZX4A10GA026064 HomeServices 8:00 A.M. - JUNE 2, 2020 Florida Properties Group [email protected] CLIFF’S WRECKER SERVICE cl5:21c 1071 U.S. Hwy 17 N. Wauchula, FL cl5:21c THE Herald-Advocate Thursday, May 21, 2020

MEMORIAL DAY Who Are They? Remember Hardee’s Soldiers Of Wars Past

By SANDY SCOTT County to take up arms to defend our rights as Special To The Herald-Advocate a county and nation? EDITOR’S NOTE: Even though the COVID- Who are they? 19 Pandemic has forced Hardee County to They include the 17 soldiers who fought dur- forgo its traditional Memorial Day ceremony ing World War I. They left their secure homes hosted by the American Legion, the memory of in Wauchula, Bowling Green, Ft. Green, Lime- the local men who made the supreme sacrifice stone, Buchanan, Crewsville, Moffitt, Gardner, for their country lives on. Below, contributor Ona, and Lily to join with other young men Sandy Scott honors the legacy of these soldiers. around the nation to defend their country. Sev- We think of the word “holiday” as being syn- enteen of the 464 Hardee County young men onymous with that of a joyous occasion. How- sent to training camps during World War I did ever, the last Monday in May is designated as not return to their secure homes. a federal holiday in the United States for hon- Who are they? oring and mourning the military personnel who They include the 41 soldiers who fought dur- died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. ing World War II. They averaged 18 years of The first Memorial Day was observed on age, and they attended our Hardee Schools. May 30, 1868 until it was formally changed to They worked in our downtown stores and the last Monday in May in 1970. It was also plowed crops on their dads’ farms. They had first known as Decoration Day, and it honored girlfriends, and they attended church socials. member of the 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Divi- military personnel who died in the Civil War But they would not return home. sion, and he left a widow, two children, his (1861-1865). It became an official holiday in Robert Dale Evers was only two months into mother and sister, all of Wauchula. He is buried 1971. his 18th year when he enlisted on Dec. 21, in Wauchula Cemetery. The Civil War ended in the spring of 1865 1942. He grew up in the Lily community Memorial Day is a day of remembrance to and claimed more lives than any conflict in where many of his Evers relatives lived close the 72 young men who lived in Hardee County. U.S. history and required the establishment of by. His dad, Roy Harold Evers, had served in They went to Hardee County schools, shared the country’s first national cemetery. During the Supply Company of the 124th Infantry dur- friends, attended ball games and church and left those years, tributes were held in American ing World War I and was only 21 years old their families to do what they thought was the communities to those countless fallen soldiers when he left his home in Lily. Roy’s grandfa- right thing to do. by decorating their graves with flowers and ther, John Ross Evers, had also seen action dur- Each year these names are read one by one reciting prayers. ing the Civil War as a member of Company D, at Herger Williams Post #2 of the American Le- It is actually unclear where the tradition orig- 10th Florida Infantry, CSA. gion. This year it is not possible to gather as we inated since numerous different communities Robert Dale Evers served his country hon- have for years to honor their memory. may have independently started the memorial orably, but he did not come home. He died on In December 2000, President Bill Clinton gatherings. In 1966, the federal government July 17, 1944, and his remains were brought signed into law the “National Moment of Re- declared Waterloo, New York, the official birth- back to Hardee County after the war ended as membrance Act” which specifies that every place of Memorial Day. was the procedure during those times. Roy and American should pause for one minute of si- That first celebration in Waterloo on May 5, Bertha Evers would bury another son at New lence to remember and honor those who have 1866, was chosen because it hosted the annual Zion Cemetery. Rupert Harold Evers died when died in service to the United States. It encour- community-wide event. All businesses closed he was only 2 years old, and he now lies near ages all Americans to pause wherever they are and residents decorated the graves of soldiers the older brother that he never knew. at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. This is a with flowers and flags. Two years later on May Robert Dale Evers’ name is etched on way that each of us can reflect on the sacrifices 5, 1868, General John A. Logan called for a na- Hardee County’s Memorial along with the made by 72 Hardee County citizens who died tionwide day of remembrance and May 30, other 40 young men’s names who served their defending the freedoms and values we enjoy 1868 was born into Decoration Day. The date country during World War II. Many of them today. was chosen because it was not the anniversary still have relatives in Hardee County who make Where will you be at 3 p.m. on Monday? of any particular battle. their way in through the doors of the American On that first Decoration Day, General James Legion Hall on Memorial Day waiting to hear Abram Garfield (later to become America’s their loved one’s name called. 20th President) made a speech at Arlington Na- Who are they? tional Cemetery, and 5,000 participants deco- Elmer G. Barefoot, Orville C. Howze and rated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Jim John Ryan lost their lives in a country Confederate soldiers buried there. 7,500 miles from Hardee County. Jim John But what activities are we engaged in during Ryan was killed in action while fighting the Memorial Day today? enemy in North Korea on October 20, 1950. Many cities and towns host Memorial Day He was 25 years old and the son of Joe H. parades with some of the largest taking place in Ryan. He and his dad lived with Joe’s parents, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Leroy and Eudora Ryan, in Ft. Green. He was Some visit cemeteries and memorials. Some a Private in the U.S. Army with the 5th Calvary wear red poppies – a tradition that began with Regiment, 1st Calvary Division. The Korean a World War I poem. Some take advantage of War lasted from June 25, 1950 to 1953. Elmer, the long weekend and take trips while others Orville, and Jim John were three of 33,686 who organize barbeques. lost their lives on that foreign land. In Hardee County it has been the practice to Who are they? gather at the American Legion Hall for a special The Vietnam War claimed 11 lives of Hardee service that pays homage to its war dead. It is County’s youth. Raymond Lavoy Boatwright to those individuals who made the supreme sac- was the first casualty, and he had been stationed rifice and whose names are engraved in the dis- in Vietnam for four months. He was an eight- tinctive memorial that stands facing U.S. 17 in year veteran and a 1958 graduate of Hardee Wauchula. But who are they? Where did they High School. He died on January 19, 1966, at live? How old were they when they left Hardee the age of 25 from hostile wounds. He was a

In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae December 8, 1915

In Flanders fields the poppies bow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. COURTESY PHOTOS B2 The Herald-Advocate, May 21, 2020 Fort Green News A Spirit of Unity By Rilla Cooper 773-6710 America is News. Barnes is a an amazing disabled veteran country. In any who owns the In- Greetings from Fort Green. helped slow the blood but left are very thankful for all the crisis through- diana-based I failed to mention the oldest bloody footprints all over her prayers. out our na- Hotel Tango Dis- mother at Fort Green Baptist in home. Dustyn Waters said we Avie and Allen drove me to tion’s history, tillery, which is last week’s paper. This honor were going to have a neighbor- the hospital as the helicopter people have the first combat- goes to Betty Abbott and I con- hood safety meeting and Lee had left before I got home. I pulled together disabled, veteran- sider this a blessing from the Chancey added to get every- could never have made it by in a spirit of owned distillery Lord that she reached that won- one’s cell numbers. myself. I used to drive to community to see one another through difficult in America. As soon as Barnes heard of the derful age and still has a good Of course I am getting a new Tampa and go shopping at the times. The situation we have found ourselves need, he switched his operation over com- mind and memory. She moved cell because mine did not work West Shore Mall but no more. in over the past few months, battling a pan- pletely to making sanitizer. He said, “There to Fort Green at the end of the and I had it on but received no Tampa has gotten bigger and I demic that has swept through the entire world, hasn’t been any hesitation from day one. We’ve big war and you could consider calls. The hand of the Lord was cannot find my way around. has revealed this spirit once again. When Liz seen people step up every day in extraordinary that maybe she was a war bride. definitely in this incident. Nor- Sherman and I drove Avis Klinger of San Francisco, California, learned ways. I hope we can continue to help each She was from Maine but Junior mally Faye goes to town on Sasser over to the hospital one that the hospital where her mother works had a other, support our neighbors and come out of Abbott brought her south. If my Fridays, Sherman did not panic time to get her pacemaker re- mask shortage, she decided to act, not just for this thing stronger than before.” memory serves me correctly I and kept his sense, and Faye’s placed. He could probably nav- her mom but for the entire country. In an inter- From small companies to large, Americans believe Mr. A. E. Abbott Sr. granddaughter works at the igate very well but not me. view with SFGate, Klinger said, “My mom is are turning their ingenuity towards addressing met the train three days before Sheriff Office and she called With this COVID-19, we had a nurse, and she told me they weren’t being the health crisis. A Business Insider headline they arrived. In the olden days her to get an ambulance. She to sit in the parking garage but provided masks on her floor, which was obvi- read, “Tesla, Apple, and Ford are stepping up Fort Green had its own depot was on the ball and got the am- did take his clean clothes to the ously kind of concerning…And I was hearing to address global shortages of ventilators, hand but there were no telephones bulance coming and then called ER door. Kaylee had gotten through the grapevine that my mom’s experi- sanitizer, face masks, and gowns.” And in an- this far in the country so no one my granddaughter, Kaylee their before us and had given ence was far from the only experience like that other amazing story we learned of how individ- knew when the train would be Hogenauer because they are her mama’s cell phone to the – U.S. healthcare workers across the country uals are helping out from their own homes by in or who would be on it. Betty friends and she had her cell ER Department to keep us ad- need masks.” running simulations on their computers to help has two children Margie and number so Kaylee could alert vised. They had to cut his shirt Klinger connected with Chloe Albert, who scientists weed through data to find treatments Bud, several grandchildren and her Mother, Avie as she was not off and threw his pants away as works in health care supplies. Albert informed for their patients. Reporting on the story, even some great grands, has a home but in Bowling Green. they were covered with blood. Klinger of the long waiting period for new KFOX radio wrote on their website, “To find beautiful home and enjoys life Another neighbor, Mary Lois After what seemed an eter- masks. They realized that the quickest way to treatments, scientists need a ton of computing and I hope for many more Crawley called Chrysta nity Sherman called us and said get new masks was to appeal to people with power to simulate how various proteins inter- years. Her husband passed sev- Chancey to see why the ambu- he was ready to go. If he had their own private supplies. So Klinger and Al- act. So the website FoldingAtHome.org has eral years ago, but she has peo- lance was at her Mother’s been like Elizabeth Underwood bert joined together to form a website called been asking people to download software that ple staying with her around the home and of course she did not he would not have made it. One Mask Match to connect people who had their lets your computer run simulations when clock. I look forward to con- know but told her she would time I was shopping with her own small supplies of masks with hospitals ex- you’re not using it. Over 400,000 people have gratulating her again next year. find out and when she learned and she got a paper cut and im- periencing shortages. The donations began to signed up. And the raw computing power com- The high school graduates I was not available but in town mediately sat down on the pour in. bined is already close to three times faster than were honored at Fort Green somewhere, she left work and floor. She explained to me at Another vital supply in battling this pan- the world’s fastest supercomputer.” Baptist last Sunday morning at she and Mark Hogenauer drove the sight of her own blood she demic, both in hospitals and in our own homes, When you look at these kinds of stories, you our drive-in church services. A around looking for me. Chrysta fainted. is hand sanitizer. We have faced major short- have confidence in America’s ability to weather book by Dr. Seuss was given to found me as I had just parked Our neighbor, Leonard ages from the earliest days of the outbreak. So any crisis. We simply have to remember that the graduates along with other at Winn Dixie. We passed Crawley, has a sister who lives distilleries, which usually produce alcoholic we are so much stronger when we collaborate gifts. I did not know Dr. Seuss Mark and let him know we in Texas. She and her husband, beverages, began to utilize their facilities to with each other, and that is exactly what so wrote a book for graduates and were on the way to Fort Green. who is a partial invalid, had a produce hand sanitizer and the kind of alcohol many people have been doing. So have faith vividly recall “Green Eggs and While Chrysta was driving I tornado destroy their home last used as a disinfectant. “I’m most proud of the that we will come through this and be stronger Ham says Sam I Am.” The began to get emotional and she week. Her husband had just sat people on our staff,” Travis Barnes told Fox for the fight we have engaged in together. graduates present were Ciara prayed and I felt better. Her on the edge of the bed from Smith who also celebrated her Mama, Betty, was a great lying down flat. A big tree 18th birthday, Destiny Fields, prayer warrior. Sherman was came through the roof and Emilio Huss and Abigail Tolli- air-lifted to Tampa General landed on the bed and had he Letter To The Editor son. The book is worth reading. Hospital. During all the excite- been lying down he would be We appreciate Dennis Sasser ment, while Sherman was sit- gone. As it was his face had Roxie And Her Sister Messed Up The Kitchen requesting prayer for Sherman ting on the ground and leaning some scratches but they were Cooper at the services on Sun- on Faye’s car tire, the mail lady both okay even though it de- Dear Editor: brothers with him to the field. cake or cookie pans out, day. We had some excitement stopped to offer assistance and stroyed both their vehicles and This is another True Story He found a lady to take care of greased and floured, our dough at Fort Green last Friday and helped Sherman lie down as the their home. God is good all the from your truthful story writer. my little sister and me, keep up ready to put in the pans, when Fort Green has good neighbors. EMT said he should. She of- time. I was in the fourth grade. It the house while Mama packed Minnie came back to the Sherman was home alone and fered a super prayer for him Our most sincere sympathy was nearing the end of the tomatoes, and cooked dinner house. She got angry with both looked at his watch and it was and Faye ask her if she would is extended to the family of school day when in walked my and supper. At our house it was of us and got after us for mess- 11:50 and he said I’ll work till go to Avie’s home and get her. Buck Manley. He was a very Mama. My teacher was one of dinner and supper, and still is. ing up the kitchen. 12 and then go in and make a Avie was not home but her hus- good leather worker and I used those who seemed to cater to- Minnie was the name of our She ran after both of us. Mae sandwich and feed the dog. He band, Allen Eures was and him to repair shoe heels, leather ward the pupils whose parents "caregiver." As soon as she was able to run out the back never accomplished that as he came immediately. We have a belts and saddles. We had al- had "higher" paying jobs and had committed her household door, but I got to the back dropped an electric grinder on terrific mail lady. The hand of ready begun missing him since very fashionable homes. duties, she left my sister and door––but not completely out. his left hand. It began gushing God was evident at the way he could no longer work for My parents did the best they me to look out for ourselves She caught her fingernails in and spurting blood. He put his everything worked out and some time. could do with menial jobs, and went just about a block my ribs as I ran out the back right hand thumb over the area Sherman even ask Brody Wa- I had to go to Lakeland last doing honest hard work. They into town to visit with her door. We ran down to the rail- to put pressure on it and walked ters if he would go to our home Thursday for doctor appoint- didn't belong to the drinking, boyfriend. She would come road tracks and played down down the road to Faye and put the dog in and lock the ment and afterwards stopped card-playing group who back to check on my little sis- there all afternoon. Chancey’s home. He stood on back door. Sherman was con- by Belks. I walked past the seemed to have what the elite ter and me, and get supper The young lady who took her sidewalk and yelled for her scious about all the things that children’s department and saw society had. They seemed to ready. care of the little boy who lived and when she got to the door, needed doing. To sum up how all their cute little girl Easter be the group of people my One day when Mama came next door to us came down to he was covered with blood God intervened was Faye being dresses marked down to 70% fourth grade teacher catered to. home from packing tomatoes the railroad tracks where Mae along with her sidewalk, and home, calling Makayla, off. If you remember all the Well, when my Mama en- to eat dinner, I asked her if it and I were. She told us that our ask her to take his shoe string Chrysta and Mark Hogenauer stores were closed at Easter. tered my classroom the teacher would be alright for Mae and cookies had turned out to be so from his boot and tie on his arm looking for me and finding me Please pray for each other, began to tremble and could me to use a little cooking set good she wanted to use my for a tourniquet. It was not tight so quick, all the ones who the pandemic to completely hardly talk. She began to relax which I had gotten for Christ- recipe to make Ricky some. enough so he ask her to get a prayed after Avie put it on end, our nation, and President a little when my Mama told mas to make cookies. She said She enticed Mae and me to screwdriver and twist which Facebook, and on and on. We Trump. her that we were moving to we could if we didn't make a come back to the house to get South Carolina and she had mess for Minnie to clean up. my recipe to make Ricky only come in to tell her. So, we waited until Minnie left some. My teacher filled out my re- to visit her boyfriend. Mae and I were afraid to go port card. I had been promoted Now Mae was only about back to the house for fear Min- NOTICE OF PROPOSED to the fifth grade. Hal-le- two and a half years old, I was nie might be there. Mae and I lujah!!! about 9 or 10 years old. fearfully did return to the RULE DEVELOPMENT We spent the summer in Well, as she left to locate her house with her, but didn't get Ridgeland, S.C. Daddy put in boyfriend I got out my little caught by Minnie. NAME OF AGENCY: Hardee County Economic Development Authority a huge crop of tomatoes for the cookie set and flour. You can Thank you, Lord. man he had been working for. imagine how happy and busy Roxie Bentley Division or Board: None Mama began packing toma- we were. We had our little Wauchula toes about three blocks from RULE TITLE: Recreation Guidelines RULE NO.: 13.00 where we lived. We lived at the edge of the west end of PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Fund projects that provide economic development Ridgeland across from the rail- opportunities or infrastructure within the geographic road tracks. NOTICE OF MEETING boundaries of Hardee County and to otherwise maximize My Daddy took my two the use of federal, local, and private resources as pro- The Hardee County Economic Development Authority vided by Section 211.3103(5), Florida Statutes, as (Independent Board) will meet on Wednesday, May 26, amended from time to time, and for its administrative and 2020, at 8:30 a.m. other costs as further provided by this act. SUBJECT AREA TO BE Strange The meeting will be held in the County Commission ADDRESSED: Economic Development Chambers, Room 102, 412 West Orange Street, But True Wauchula, Florida. The Commissioners will be physi- SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Chapter 2004-394; Senate Bill 3110 By Lucie Winborne cally present. Commissioners will observe all social Chapter 2006-349; House Bill 1303 distancing recommendations including number of peo- Chapter 2010-271; House Bill 1627 • Nearly 3% of the ice in ple in the room at less than 10 and 6 feet between Chapter 2018-185; House Bill 1397 Antarctic glaciers is composed Commissioners. of penguin urine. Due to the LAW IMPLEMENTED: Chapter 2004-394; Senate Bill 3110 subzero temperature in that The meeting will be livestreamed on the internet and Chapter 2006-349; House Bill 1303 area, it can't evaporate. can be viewed at www.hardeeclerk.com by clicking on Chapter 2010-271; House Bill 1627 • Think you hate going to tab labeled “Clerk to the Board,” then “Webcast and Chapter 2018-185; House Bill 1397 the dentist? A 12-year-old Videos of Board Meetings,” then choosing the meet- French boy once faked his ing of May 26, 2020, to view. 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5:7-6:25c May 21, 2020, The Herald-Advocate B3 Sports Kitchen As Seen From This Side Quiz By Jerry “Gray Wolf” Phillips By Ryan A. Berenz Wauchula 1. The 1963 San Francisco Giants had three outfielders who were brothers. Name I’ve seen dog fights, and I’ve seen men fight. Both really them. were a waste of time, usually over nothing worthwhile. Diva This time I speak of it was Barney the Bloodhound and By Angela Shelf Medearis 2. The Chicago Black- hawks' Bill Mosienko scored Johnny fighting over a 53-pound catfish. Johnny had never been the fastest hat trick in NHL “noodling,” got talked into it and won the $50 prize for the Make Memorial Day More This year, I would like to ex- cheese, thinly sliced, cut into history during a 1952 game vs. biggest/largest catch of the day. He pulled a 53-pound catfish Than a Holiday pand the Moment of Remem- 1 1/2-inch squares the New York Rangers. How out of Flint River. Memorial Day is a federal brance to include all the lives 3 red tomatoes, sliced 1/4- many seconds did it take him? Barney thought it was his and a tug-of-war holiday created to remember we've lost to COVID-19, espe- inch thick 3. Baseball legend Sada- began while it was hanging on the scale. Be- those who died while serving cially those who were hospital 8 three-inch mini brioche haru Oh spent his entire pro- tween the two I thought it would be skinned and our country. Because of the staff and essential workers. On buns, split in half fessional playing career dressed when they finally got to the end. Of battle we are currently waging behalf of myself, my family (1959-80) with what Nippon course, Barney won and Johnny went back into against COVID-19, I think it and a grateful nation, thank you SRIRACHA MAYO SAUCE Professional Baseball team? the river. We all said Barney should get the prize. also would be fitting to recog- to all those in the military who 1 cup mayonnaise 4. This oceanic bird is often It was obvious the fish was his. nize all of the front-line med- made the ultimate sacrifice, 1/2 cup sour cream or plain used as a symbol of frustration I don’t think Johnny outsmarted Barney just ical personnel, health workers and to those who lost their lives Greek yogurt and guilt, but it's also the name out talked him. Johnny rationalized that Barney could carry the and essential workers who are fighting in the war against 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha of a very good 3-under-par fish in his mouth but he had no pocket to put the $50 in. Barney putting their lives at risk or COVID-19. This Memorial 1 teaspoon honey or agave hole score in golf. What is it? looked at that piece of paper and picked up the fish. He had not who have died fighting against Day holiday is dedicated to all syrup 5. What Winston-Salem learned how much that paper was worth. He went every time we this horrible disease. of you. 1 teaspoon lemon juice State University basketball went to the river but never took a fish he didn’t catch again. He The Memorial Day holiday In times past, Memorial Day 1 teaspoon salt standout was selected by the was as accurate as a bear slapping them out with his paw. originated after the American was the unofficial start of the 1/2 teaspoon pepper Baltimore Bullets at No. 2 –––––– Civil War to commemorate the summer vacation season. As overall in the 1967 NBA Most families have traditions…Certain foods on special Union and Confederate sol- the country slowly re-opens, To make the burgers: Draft? days, superstitions of black cats and ladders. You know what diers. Today, the holiday com- we may be able to have family Gently combine the beef, 6. Quarterback Joe Mon- they are in your family. memorates all of those who gatherings again if we adhere parsley, 2 teaspoons of the tana won four Super Bowls For generations the women on my mother’s side milked the sacrificed their lives for our to the health guidelines under Worcestershire sauce, the steak during his career with the San cows. My grandmother died when I was 10. Three years before country while serving in the our "new normal." sauce, salt and pepper in a Francisco 49ers (1979-92), but she broke her right arm. U.S military. It is observed My family has always enjoyed bowl. Set aside. he played his final two NFL My dad started out to milk the two cows she had, but she every year on the last Monday getting together for a backyard Heat the oil and butter in a seasons with what team? stopped him and told him men were not supposed to make what of May. Originally, Memorial barbeque. This year, our Me- small skillet over medium-high 7. What California univer- they could not give. My Mom stepped in (as was her custom) Day was known as Decoration morial Day celebration will be heat. Add the onion and the re- sity's athletic teams are known and told Dad to go milk the cows, just as he had with our own Day because the graves of dead even more meaningful because maining teaspoon of the as the Banana Slugs and have cows an hour before, explaining to her mom that now her arm soldiers were cleaned and we have a newfound apprecia- Worcestershire sauce and cook, Sammy the Slug as their mas- was broken there needs to be someone who could do that chore. beautified with flowers and tion for each other, our health stirring occasionally, until cot? Grandmother told her she should go do it. Mom laughed, flags. and for the sacrifices that have translucent, about 2 minutes. and asked if grandmother would eat the food he would have to Moina Michael is credited with been made by so many to en- Remove from heat and let cool ANSWERS cook while she milked. She finally relented. the idea to wear red poppies on able us to enjoy the American completely. 1. Felipe, Jesus and Matty There was one particular star that had topped the Christmas Memorial Day in honor of way of life and traditions that Alou. tree in grandmother’s house and had been for four generations. those who died. In 1915, she we hold so dear. To make the Sriracha Mayo 2. 21 seconds. Mosienko It was handmade by her great-grandfather. When she died it was was the first to wear one, and Sauce: scored goals at 6:09, 6:20 and given to Mom’s youngest brother. sold poppies to raise money for CHEESEBURGER SLID- In a small bowl, combine the 6:30 into the 3rd period. There had always been many cats that lived in the outbuild- charities serving soldiers in ERS WITH SRIRACHA mayonnaise, sour cream or 3. The Yomiuri Giants. ing to control rats but no black cat was allowed beyond weaning need. In 1922, the VFW began MAYO SAUCE Greek yogurt, Sriracha, honey 4. An albatross (aka "dou- age. They had to be removed, and she did not allow a ladder to to sell poppies and expanded 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or agave, lemon juice, salt and ble eagle" in the U.S.). be stored in an upright position. It had to be stored lying flat the program to selling artificial blend) pepper until well-combined. 5. Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. across 2x4’s keeping it off the ground. poppies made by disabled vet- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Set aside. 6. The Kansas City Chiefs. All her clotheslines had to be stretched north and south erans. flat-leaf parsley 1. Heat grill to medium- 7. The University of Cali- never to the east as Jesus faced in the crucifixion. His tomb faced The "National Moment of Re- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire high. Gently form meat mix- fornia, Santa Cruz. south. membrance" resolution was sauce ture into 8 one-inch-thick (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. Do you have any weird traditions in your family? passed in December 2000, and 2 teaspoons steak sauce patties. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per asks that at 3 p.m. local time, 1 teaspoon salt side for medium-rare. Top with all Americans "voluntarily and 1 teaspoon freshly ground a square of cheese after flip- informally observe in their own pepper ping the burger. Close the grill way a Moment of Remem- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin for 30 to 60 seconds to melt the This Month In History: brance and respect, pausing olive oil cheese. Warm the buns on the from whatever they are doing 1 tablespoon butter grill. May 21, 1881 - The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton. The for a moment of silence or lis- 1 small onion, finely chopped 2. Place the hamburger on organization today provides volunteer disaster relief in the U.S. and abroad. tening to 'Taps.'" 1 1/2 ounces Meunster the bun, top with the onions, a Community services include collecting and distributing donated blood, and slice of tomato, the Sriracha teaching health and safety classes. mayo sauce and the remaining bun. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children's author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her MEETING NOTICE new cookbook is "The Kitchen HARDEE SCHOOL BOARD Diva's Diabetic Cookbook." Her website is www.diva- Amended Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay 2019-20 pro.com. To see how-to videos, Hearing recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Superintendent of Schools has called a public hearing of the Hardee County The Kitchen Diva! on Face- School Board for Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 5:01 p.m., in the School Board Meeting book. Recipes may not be Room located at 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. The purpose of the reprinted without permission meeting is to consider approval of amended use of school capital outlay taxes from from Angela Shelf Medearis. 2019-20. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc., Recipes From and Angela Shelf Medearis 5:21c Good Housekeeping

BLT BURGERS bacon, perpendicular to each An American classic. other. 1/4 cup ketchup 4. Place burgers on hot grill AMENDED NOTICE OF TAX 1/4 cup light mayonnaise rack; cook 10 to 12 minutes for 1 tablespoon yellow mustard medium or until desired done- FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY 1 1/4 pounds ground beef ness, turning over once. chuck 5. During last 2 minutes of 8 slices bacon cooking burgers, place rolls, 4 sesame-seed buns, split and cut sides down, on grill rack The School Board of Hardee County will soon consider a measure to toasted and heat until lightly toasted. amend the use of property tax for the capital outlay projects previously Sliced sweet onion, tomato Serve burgers on rolls with and romaine lettuce leaves onion, tomato, lettuce and advertised for the 2019 to 2020 school year. 1. Prepare outdoor grill for ketchup sauce. Makes 4 main- direct grilling over medium dish servings. heat. Each serving: About 575 2. In bowl, stir ketchup, calories, 36g total fat (12g sat- New projects to be funded: mayonnaise and mustard until urated), 111mg cholesterol, blended. Set sauce aside. 870mg sodium, 27g total car- MAINTENANCE, RENOVATION AND REPAIR Makes about 1/2 cup. bohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, Renovate flooring at Adult Education 3. Shape ground beef into 34g protein. four 3/4-inch-thick burgers. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. Renovate flooring at Bowling Green Elementary cafeteria All rights reserved Wrap each burger with 2 strips Renovate flooring at Zolfo Springs Elementary Renovate student bathrooms at Wauchula Elementary NOTICE Amended projects to be funded: The Hardee County School Board will meet in regular scheduled meeting Thursday, May 28, 2020 at MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES 5:00 p.m. Add — Purchase one (1) sport utility vehicle for Information The meeting will be held in the School Board Meeting Room, 230 South Florida Avenue - Wauchula, Florida. Technology Dept. Delete — Purchase one (1) van or passenger car for Information 5:21c Technology Dept.

NOTICE All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing to be held on The Hardee County School Board will hold a special May 26, 2020 at 5:01 P.M., in the School Board meeting room located meeting on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is for the School Board to consider at 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, Florida. approval of the contract negotiations for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. A DECISION on the proposed amendment to the projects funded from The meeting will be held in the School Board Meeting Room located at 230 South Florida Avenue, Wauchula, CAPITAL OUTLAY TAXES will be made at this meeting. Florida. 5:21c 5:21c B4 The Fort Meade Times FortThe Meade Times FORT MEADE’S HOMETOWN NEWS PRISCILLA WHITE PERRY — MANAGING EDITOR 2nd Year No. 10 Thursday, May 21, 2020 [email protected]

All Things FMMHS Graduation CITY, BUSINESSES HONOR 2020 GRADS June 8 – FMMHS Graduation graduates. Guests must bring their own masks. (time to be announced) The stadium will be deep cleaned between Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, school graduations. Lakeland To ensure safety and social distancing and with multiple graduations each day, each grad- Four (4) entry tickets provided for each uate will be given four guest tickets with as- graduate’s guests. signed seating. For those family members at Each school will have its own assigned home, the graduation will be streamed live by time to honor its graduating class. Polk County Public Schools. Certain criteria will be adhered to in order to Graduates will stand 6 feet apart from each meet social distancing requirements. And cer- other on the field and graduate at Home Plate tain options are listed, as well: Concession Stands will be closed. Attendance is optional for graduates and After the ceremony, graduates and guests teachers. If your graduate decides not to par- must leave to allow the stadium to prepare for ticipate, they may pick up their diploma on the next graduation. June 9th at the school. Metal detectors and security will be uti- Masks and temperature checks will be re- lized. Only small purses will be allowed. quired at the entrance of the stadium, along All graduates must wear flat shoes, no with security checks. Masks will be given to heels allowed. Driver Leaves Scene Of Accident By PRISCILLA PERRY Of The Fort Meade Times Saturday, May 16, someone had an accident at the corner of S. Oak Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Street and left the scene of the accident, as well as leaving parts of the city without water or electricity, The elusive driver hit a fire hydrant and a power pole leaving a portion of the city without water and power. City crews worked through the night to return service to residents. The City’s SmartCall system made initial contact at 3 a.m. and again at 2:45 pm on Sun- day. The afternoon call warned residents to boil their water until at least Tuesday, May 19 as a precautionary step. When emergencies occur, the City requests residents go to cityoffortmeade.com first for information. A notice is posted there by the City at its earliest opportunity with updates made throughout the repair period. To receive notifications via SmartCall, residents may sign up on the City’s web page. Anyone with information regarding the driver and vehicle causing the damage is asked to PHOTO BY PRISCILLA PERRY PHOTOS BY BOB SWEENEY AND PRISCILLA PERRY contact the Polk County Sher- The scene of the accident, South Oak Avenue and Mar- No one can say Fort Meade did not make up for the disappointment and rearrange- iff’s Office. tin Luther King Jr. Street. ments 2020 FMMHS seniors thought would identify their graduation day. Photos show City Hall bedecked with banners, as well as City-entry signs getting in on class’s recognition. R&S Pawn Shop Owner Bob Sweeney transformed the planter VFW in front of his business to honor graduates. Banners displaying the portraits of Memorial Day FMMHS graduates line Broadway Street from East to West in Fort Meade, which Remembers Fallen Hero Memorial Day marked the way for Wednesday’s “Senior Roll” parade for family and friends sup- Ceremony porters. United States Marine Ma- tion Ribbon, Marine Corps chine Gunner Cpl. Stephen Good Conduct Medal, Iraq The public is invited to at- Coty Sockalosky with Golf Campaign Medal, Afghanistan tend the VFW’s annual Memo- Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Campaign Medal, Global War rial Day Celebration, on Marines, He died at age 21, on Terrorism Service Medal, Monday, May 25 at 11 a.m. Fort Meade Graffiti Weekend October 6, 2010, from injuries and the Sea Service Deploy- Guests are asked to arrive no received in Marjah, ment Ribbon. later than 10:45 a.m. Special Several cars lined up at the So Saturday night, to break music and their memories on a Afghanistan. "Gold Star" par- Survived by his sister Kim- speaker, presentations (one American Legion Saturday, the monotony of the COVID- ride ending up at John’s Min- ents are Stephen Sockalosky of berlee R. Adsit "Kimi" Vienna, being the folding of the Amer- May16, revved their motors up 19 confinement, the group ers Den, of course. Hardee County and Carolyn Ga, Stephen's children, Caitlin ican Flag with symbolic mean- and ripped the knob off their came together (minding social And who knows, another Adsit of originally from Fort Sockalosky, Samantha Sock- ing of each fold given), Twin radios as they cruised through distancing) and took their Cruzin’ may be on the horizon. Meade. alosky, Zachary Sockalosky, Taps. Lunch follows. town. It was just for the fun of His awards include the Pur- and Trace Sockalosky from it. There was little organization ple Heart Medal, Combat Ac- Hardee County. needed and not everyone knew each other. A couple came up from Wauchula. A new couple Make A in town heard about it and Difference: brought the family. Young and old completed the line-up. Support Local They made their way through and around town just Fort Meade cruzin’, playing their music .. from old rock n’ roll to country Businesses to what’s happening now. Each car … and there were a couple of classics! … had their own favorites filling the night OBITUARY air. And if there were people in the yard, horns were honking POLICY to say “Hello.” Youth once found their so- The Herald-Advocate cial footing by cruising publishes obituaries free through town – from drive-in of charge as a public restaurants to skating rinks to service. A one-column hangouts. Seeing who was out photo of the deceased and about and being seen, as may be added for $15. well. Cruzin’ was a rite of pas- Forms showing the infor- sage when teens got their dri- mation which may be in- ver’s license and had the car cluded in a free obituary for the night. COURTESY PHOTO are available at local fu- Sockalosky neral homes or at our office. Paid obituaries may include additional infor- Looking to advertise in mation and remember- ances including The Fort Meade Times? Funeral homes can submit obituaries to Contact [email protected] or PHOTOS BY SHERI DAVIS obits@the heraldadvo- Weekend night. Balmy weather. Bored adults. Kick-back to youth! Mix them all to- [email protected] for more info. cate.com. gether and you get Fort Meade Graffiti (like American Graffiti). The Fort Meade TimesMay 21, 2020, The Fort Meade Times B5

American Legion Library Opens SOUTHERN POSH RECOGNIZED Resumes Meetings For Adult Patrons Fort Meade American Legion Post 23 announces the grand re- opening of the Post beginning with its monthly meeting and din- On Tuesday, May 26, the Fort Meade Public Library – ner on Tuesday, June 23, at 1800 (6:00 pm). Fort Meade Library will be Florida every Tuesday at 10 Post Commander Charles Perry related, “We have complied open 8:30 am until 5 pm. a.m. with all government regulations, Legion national regulations, That is not the re-opening Books can be ordered for and department regulations concerning post activities due to the schedule but rather a kick-off table top with pick-up outside. virus problems and now it's time to get back to business as nor- to bring the public back to Come in and browse books in mal (as possible). reading and enjoying the serv- library for quick check-out. “If you are a member and have not come for a while, please ices of the library. And Books-By-Mail is still call either call me, Commander Charlie Perry, 863-285-8406, or Librarian Jacqueline Rose available. Books may be Adjutant John Davis 863-272-5218 so John and Sheri can ensure shared the following informa- placed on hold and a call to enough food is prepared.” tion about the library’s sched- you will be made when books Current active military service personnel or honorably dis- ule and COVID-19 are available. charged veterans who have rendered service from 1941to the requirements: Faxing is available, but present are especially invited to join the Post by calling the num- Safety restrictions must be exact payment in cash must bers above. in place with limited capacity be made at the time of re- for patrons to check out books quest. Notary service is avail- and DVDs, faxing and copy- able at the front desk and ing, notarizing. computer printing is not avail- Children’s programming is able unless it is a web-based City Commission Meetings specific. No children will be form or application. If copies allowed in the library at this are needed, exact payment in time. However, programming cash must be received prior to City Commission Virtual Meetings: 6 pm is available on YouTube at printing. May 26 City Commission Meeting

Go to City of Fort Meade web site MEMORIAL DAY CLOSINGS https://www.cityoffortmeade.com/index.php scroll down to Upcoming Events; click selected MONDAY - MAY 25 meeting and follow directions. FEDERAL & MUNICIPAL Buildings Closed

PHOTO BY DEBRA HOWELL CORRECTIONS Curb Appeal Committee members Debra Howell and COVID-19 Affects Fort Meade Socialization Victoria Clanton selected Southern Posh, Inc., with its eye-catching, attractive entry, to receive the recogni- UPDATE: At The Fort Meade tion award this spring. Owner Retha Crawford, seen in Times, we want accuracy All organizations and groups are requested to cancel/postpone photo, is noted for her talent, which is evident from the to be a given, not just sidewalk, continuing through the clothing and bou- gatherings to comply with health recommendations. However, our goal. If you believe tique store. As business owners display community we have printed an error observing social distancing: pride by creating inviting storefront landscape, they in fact, please call to re- Barbershops, hair salons, and nail salons OPEN abiding by restric- are recognized in gratitude by the Curb Appeal Com- tions. port it. We will review the information, and if mittee. Fort Meade restaurants are OPEN for 25% capacity during Phase we find it needs correc- ONE re-opening of State of Florida. tion or clarification, we City Hall OPEN will do so here. Peace River Park TRAIL OPEN from Mt. Pisgah Rd. No vehicle ac- To make a report, Ramblin’ cess. US 98 Hwy entrance roads under repair. email Priscilla Perry at Patterson Park TRAIL & PARKING LOT PICKNIC AREA OPEN from fortmeadetimes@gmail. By Priscilla Perry American Legion access. com. Playgrounds are CLOSED: Heritage, Peace River Park, Lanier, Mor- Where do we get those crazy phrases? I mean, have you rison, Community Center ever thought about some of the idioms we use? We understand them, but what about the future? Will they shake their heads in confusion? CHECK DAILY: Looking to To be honest, we’ve lost some of the meanings from days City of Fort Meade Web Page: www.cityoffortmeade.com/ advertise in gone by. Yankee Doodle stuck a feather in his hat and called it Polk County School Board: www.polkschoolsfl.com/ The Fort Meade Times? macaroni. Really? When was the last time you referred to your wife in a pretty dress as “macaroni?” In the late 1800s it meant Contact fortmeadetimes Polk County Web Page: www.polk-county.net/ stylish and fashionable. But today you might get a frying pan FloridaHealth: www.floridahealthcovid19.gov/ @gmail.com or over your head because she had one too many servings of the ads@theherald- Scroll down to See Dashboard for individual Florida county curvy. cheesy pasta. advocate.com I can’t tell you much about other parts of the States, but I’m data; and to See the Report for daily updates by city. for more info. up to my eyeballs in Southern phrases. Just told someone the other day I had been “under the weather” … where in the world did that come from? Is there an “over the weather?” “beside the weather?” With help from Mr. Google, I found some that might bring a smile to your face next time you say one of them: Break the ice (To break off a conflict or commence a Fresh Choice Market friendship). Origin: Back when road transportation was not de- veloped, ships would be the only transportation and means of 201 South Charleston Ave. Fort Meade Florida trade. At times, the ships would get stuck during the winter because of ice formation. The receiving country would send small Prices good from May 21 to May 27 ships to “break the ice” to clear a way for the trade ships. This gesture showed affiliation and understanding between two terri- tories. MEMORIAL DAY SALE Butter someone up (To impress someone with flattery) Origin: This was a customary religious act in ancient India. The Boneless Rib Eye Steak - Family Pack...... $6.99 lb. devout would throw butter balls at the statues of their gods to Beef T-Bone Steaks - Family Pack...... $5.99 lb. seek favor and forgiveness. Mad as a hatter (To be completely crazy) Origin: No, Fresh Ground Beef - Family Pack...... $3.49 lb. you didn’t already know this one, because it didn’t originate from Lewis Caroll’s Alice in Wonderland. Its origins date from Boneless Chicken Breast - Family Pack...... $1.89 lb. the 17th and 18th centuries — well before Lewis Caroll’s book was published. In 17th century France, poisoning occurred Chicken Wings - Family Pack...... $2.49 lb. among hat makers who used mercury for the hat felt. The “Mad Hatter Disease” was marked by shyness, irritability, and tremors Farmer John’s Pork Spare Ribs - Single Pack...... $2.59 lb. that would make the person appear “mad.” Fresh Pork Picnics...... $1.59 lb. Cat got your tongue? (Asked to a person who is at loss of words) Origin: The English Navy used to use a whip called Smithfield Seasoned 2-Flavors - Center Cut Pork Tenderloin....$1.99 lb. “Cat-o’-nine-tails” for flogging. The pain was so severe that it caused the victim to stay quiet for a long time. Another possible Cooking Onions - 2 lb. Bag...... $1.29 ea. source could be from ancient Egypt, where liars’ and blasphe- mers’ tongues were cut out and fed to the cats. (What a treat for Russett Potatoes - 4 lb. Bag...... 2 for $5.00 or $2.99 ea. the cats!) (I’ll think twice before I say that one again!) Turn a blind eye (To ignore situations, facts, or reality) Fresh Iceburg Head Lettuce...... $1.19 ea. Origin: The British Naval hero, Admiral Horatio Nelson, had one blind eye. Once when the British forces signaled for him to Garden Fresh Sweet Corn...... 5 for $2.00 stop attacking a fleet of Danish ships, he held up a telescope to his blind eye and said, “I do not see the signal.” He attacked, Coke Products - 12 pack 12 oz. cans - Buy 2 get 1 FREE!...... $5.99 ea. nevertheless, and was victorious. Give a cold shoulder (Being unwelcoming or antisocial Roxane Water - 24 Pack...... $2.99 ea. toward someone) Origin: In medieval England, it was customary to give a guest a cold piece of meat from the shoulder of mutton, Large Eggs - 30 Pack Wrapped...... $3.99 ea. pork, or beef chop when the host felt it was time for the guest to leave. This was a polite way to communicate, “You may leave, Shopper’s Value Aluminum Foil - 25 Sq Ft Roll...... 79¢ ea. now.” Rub the wrong way (To bother or annoy someone) Origin: Early Americans, during the colonial times, would ask Propane Gas Cylinders 20 lb./Exchange $14.99 ea. their servants to rub their oak floorboards “the right way”. The wrong way (not wiping them with dry fabric after wet fabric) EBT • WIC • Florida Lottery would cause streaks to form and ruin it, leaving the homeowner Stay Safe annoyed. Alternatively, it could have derived from rubbing a & cat’s fur the “wrong way,” which annoys them. Open 7 days a week 8a.m. — 9p.m. At least, the next time someone gives you a slab of cold God Bless ham, you’ll know it’s time to head home. Best Meat Prices in the Heartland Oh! And “under the weather” comes from sea-sick sailors FM5:21c who couldn’t handle bad weather on deck and had to go down below … “under … the weather!”

FM5:7-6:25c B6 The Herald-Advocate, May 21, 2020 – HARDEE LIVING –

Hardee County History Book Available Letter To The Editor From Wauchula Native Tom Rainey May Is National Foster Care Month Wauchula native Thomas the only Republicans in monographs on Russian His- Dear Editor: significant impact on foster care giving. Our Burton (Tom) Rainey, 83, last Hardee County. Homer's fa- tory. He has been a professor May is National Foster Care Month; a time local foster caregivers have been truly amazing year published his 728-page ther, Francis Bartow Rainey, of history since 1972 at the to pause, recognize, and give thanks to the during this pandemic. They have stepped in to book entitled "Crackers In had switched from the Demo- Evergreen State College in amazing foster caregivers in our community. facilitate virtual school, learned to participate Paradise...Stories and Memo- cratic to the Republican Party Olympia, Wash., and previ- As we reflect on the critical role foster care- in virtual court and virtual home visits with ries of a Florida Family." in 1896 solely in order to get ously taught history at Univer- givers play in the lives of children who have case managers and are supervising virtual visits This is a story of the Homer the town post office in the back sity of Arkansas, Duke experienced the trauma of child abuse and neg- between the children in their homes and their B. Rainey family of Wauchula. of his general store, across the University, and State Univer- lect, we are reminded of their daily commit- birth parents. Their "Big House" (since torn tracks from Wauchula's rail- sity of New York. ment to provide safe, stable and nurturing During this pandemic our need for quality down) was on East Palmetto road depot, and for himself the "I have been a historian ever environments for our most vulnerable children foster homes has increased. If you have ever Street near the city water tank. much-desired and well-paid since I knew the meaning of and youth. thought about fostering please reach out to us He died in 1960. He left the position of postmaster. the word, a life-long slave of A foster caregiver's commitment to children at 863-519-8900, x.289 to learn about our new house to his only surviving Victor Irby, who married Clio, the muse of history," in their home also extends to the family of the streamlined foster home licensing process. Ad- child, Bonita Rainey Swann, Bonita's daughter Glenda, Rainey said. children, as they work collaboratively to en- ditionally, there are many other ways for indi- who served 33 years as served as Wauchula Postmas- Tom Rainey graduated from hance the capacity of parents to care for their viduals and organizations to get involved and Wauchula Postmaster. She ter after Bonita Rainey Hardee High School in 1954, children. support children and families in this commu- died in 1990. Her brother was Swann's tenure. Tom Rainey and his life-long best friend Foster care must act as a support system for nity. For more information, visit our website at Thomas Burton (Buddy) graduated from University of was Jerry Strickland. families, not a substitute for parents. Develop- heartlandforchildren.org or follow us on social Rainey, who passed away in Florida with honors in 1962 To order his book send a ing partnerships between local agencies, and media. 1957. and earned a master's degree check for $42 to The Restless faith based and community organizations is The Raineys of Wauchula and doctorate degree in history Historian LLC, 1128 Canning key to building foundations that support family Teri Saunders, were a Republican patronage (1966) from University of Illi- Court SW, Olympia, WA reunification and family preservation. Cheif Executive Officer family throughout most the nois. 98512 or go to raincart@com- As with everything, COVID-19 has had a Heartland for Children Inc. 20th Century and for awhile He has published two major cast.net. ABOUT... Lions Wild Game Hardee Living Hardee Living prints your Dinner Canceled news on people, clubs and organizations, including The Lions Club Wild Game If you have questions, please meeting summaries, births, Dinner planned for May 30 email: wauchula_lions@yah children’s and senior citi- has been canceled due to the oo.com. zens’ birthdays, engage- COVID 19 pandemic and re- The event will be resched- ments, weddings, silver or strictions on gathering in large uled next year where we will gold anniversaries, church groups. All sponsor donations raise funds for the Lions Club events and military assign- ments. and ticket sales will be re- and Resthaven. Look for more Forms are available at funded. Ticket refunds will be information in the coming our office. For engage- coming in the next few weeks. months. ments and weddings, a photo should be included. Publication is free of charge. Coverage of weddings over three months old YOU Can Appear In . . . will be limited to a photo FILE PHOTO BY JIM KELLY and brief announcement. Author Tom Rainey spoke to the Wauchula Kiwanis Club on Nov. 12, 2019. From left Poet’s Place Deadline is 5 p.m. on are James Braddock, Jeff McKibben, Rainey and Carl Saunders. Thursday. Are you a poet? Let us show it! Your work could be published in this newspaper in “Poet’s Place,” a weekly feature which relies solely on reader submissions. Poems must be your own The original work, written by you, not someone else. To appear in Herald-Advocate this feature, send your poetry, name and town of residence Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage to: Poet’s Place, The Herald-Advocate, P.O. Box 338, PRINTERS PUBLISHERS Wauchula, FL 33873, fax 863-773-0657 or email editor@ New TheHeraldAdvocate.com. Telephone (863) 773-3255 Arrivals www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com

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Bobbie, Rachel, Mike & K-Flo! Nicole Cruz Graduate 2020 We were so Blessed when you came into our lives 19 years ago. You were our little princess for many years, and now you have grown up to be a beautiful young woman.

We are so proud that you have accomplished finishing your school years and all the hard work it took to make it to your “Senior Year 2020.” Now it’s time to get ready to Start a New Journey in Life. This is not the Year or Graduation we expected, but you never gave up, and you did it!! We are so Very Proud!!!

Congratulations to our Wonderful Princess Nicole Cruz, who will be having a Drive Thru Graduation May 23, 2020. A Year To Remember!!!!.

We love you very much and we are so Very Proud of You. Dad & Mom, Ricky Cruz Sr & Esmeralda Cruz; Brothers, Ricky Cruz, Jr & Andrew Fabila, Jr.; Sister, Crystal Fabila Contreras; and, Daughter, Elena Duarte. soc5:21p soc5:21p May 21, 2020, The Herald-Advocate B7 WW2 Vet Honored On 98th Birthday Jim Satterfield celebrated his 98th birthday on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Satterfield is a World War II veteran, having served at the Se- bring Air Base (Hendrix Field) from 1942-1945. He was a mechanic working on B-17 bombers. Neighbors, friends and Hardee County Fire Rescue honored Satterfield with a car caravan drive-by. Even though he could not stand by the road and see it he did sit in the doorway and waved to the passersby. He really got a thrill by knowing he was thought of on this special day. Satterfield and his wife, Josephine, celebrated 77 years of marriage this past April and have been residents of Zolfo Springs upon his return home from the military. They are both disabled in their home and have an attendant with them each day.

Jim Satterfield and his wife, Josephine, at a Mother’s COURTESY PHOTOS Jim Satterfield waves to cars as they pass by his Zolfo Day celebration in 2013. The couple recently cele- Jim Satterfield in his uniform during World War II. Springs home in honor of his 98th birthday. brated 77 years of marriage.

Hardee County Fire Rescue passing by the house of Jim Satterfield in honor of his Hardee County Fire Rescue helped to honor Jim Satterfield with a vehicle caravan birthday. past his home in Zolfo Springs.

In Their Honor A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

THE HONORED DEAD WORLD WAR I ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Alderman, Edward Army Altman, Jebtha L. Army Bryan, Albert W. Army Burch, Grady Army Collier, Leslie Army Davis, Isaac Army As the Herger Williams Post No. 2 of Donahue, D.E. Army Grice, Alton Army Holland, Fred Army Jones, John Army Madden, Arthur Army Mitchell, Wm. E. Army The American Legion pays tribute and Orr, James R. Army Thomas, Henry Army Webb, Joseph T. Army Weeks, Nathaniel Army honors the men and women who have Williams, Herger Army WORLD WAR II paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Ballard, Merle Army Baucom, J.B. Army Brewer, John T. Army Cejka, Henry G. Army Chesser, Charlie L. Marine Chestnut, Freddie L. Army country, there will be no ceremony at Crane, Albert Marine Davis, Herman Watson Navy Davis, Robert O. Jr. Army Dees, Bradford W. Army the American Legion building this Dennis, Jack K. Army Evers, Robert D. Army Fussell, Donald E. Navy Fussell, Jack H. Navy Gilliam, Thomas O. Army Jones, Dave Clifton Navy Memorial Day due to the COVID-19 Lambert, Harold O. Navy Lanier, Frank P. Army Maddox, John Robert Army Makowski, Edwin A. Navy Mays, Jack Navy McCall, Murrell G. Army virus. We regret not being able to have McLean, Malcolm E. Army Minor, Francis J. Army Montgomery, Chester Army Moore, Douglas T. Navy the ceremony at the American Legion Moseley, Oscar C. Army North, Leavy T. Jr. Army Oskin, Stanley J. Army Patterson, James M. Navy Petteway, Roy H. Army Pringle, J.P. Army building with the public invited to Smith, Halcott L. Army Southerland, W. Edgar Army Stanton, Arthur Lemmie Navy Taylor, Jessie J. Army attend, but we still pay tribute and Taylor, John S. Army Taylor, Marquis B. Army Tew, Charles R. Army White, William S. Army recognize the men and women of Wingate, Andrew J. Army Witt, Leslie B. Army KOREAN CONFLICT Barefoot, Elmer G. Army Howze, Orville C. Army Hardee County who gave their lives in Ryan, Jim J. Army VIETNAM WAR the line of duty. Adams, B. Tim Marine Boatwright, Raymond L. Army Carter, Terrel Elbert Navy Dickey, Charles C. Jr. Army Fulford, Varl E. Army Long, Charles Edward Navy Long, Warren L. USAF Means, Johnny Marine Pendley, Robert Glenn Army Rickels, Frederick Dale Marine ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Shaw, Roy E. Jr. Army

5:21c B8 The Herald-Advocate, May 21, 2020 May 21, 2020, The Herald-Advocate B9 was fully open to the answer. are familiar with, but TBS is That was ultimately the jour- adding some new challenges. Couch Theater Celebrity Extra ney, and that's what the moun- Brett Weitz, general manager By Dana Jackson taintop represents. Who it was of TBS, said that casting the is less important." competitors will only be done DVD Previews Q: Did I hear correctly ducers also stitched together an While the message is a beau- "virtually" for now due to the By Amy Anderson that the show "God Friended ending with more recent takes. tiful one, I'm with you – I don't pandemic. Applicants can Me" just had its series finale? In an article on like vague endings. And if you check out www.wipeoutcast- Movies reviewed in this week's column have just been I really like the show, but if Deadline.com, co-creator missed the finale, all 22 ing.com for more information. released on video and DVD. that was the end of it, we still Bryan Wynbrandt explained episodes of "God Friended *** PICKS OF THE WEEK and forced to fight to survive, didn't get any answers as to why fans didn't learn who was Me" can be streamed on CBS Q: Is "Westworld" going "Birds of Prey" (R) – Margot updated with CGI and featur- who was behind the God behind the God All Access. to be back on HBO? I really Robbie is at her overly bright, ing Harrison Ford as a grizzled Account. They left us Account: "In the *** hope it continues, but it does- psychotic best as Harley mountain man. Buck – a St. hanging. This is a great, spirit of the Q: I heard that they are n't seem like many people Quinn, notorious lunatic and Bernard-collie mix – lives a positive show that we show, searching bringing back the family- talk about it anymore, so I now ex-girlfriend of The Joker. spoiled life in California when need right now. for one's own friendly reality show "Wipe- wonder if it's lost viewers. A diamond belonging to the he is stolen and sold as a sled –K.L. place in the out." How are they going to –P.B. narcissistic crime dog in the A: Yes, unfortunately, world, for Miles do this with the pandemic? A: The ratings must be good lord Roman Yukon terri- "God Friended Me" aired [Brandon Do you know when episodes enough because the science- (Black Mask, tory. As he its two-hour series – not Micheal Hall], will air? –T.K. fiction Western has been given played by Ewan serves a series just season – finale in late his journey was A: Yes, "Wipeout" will be the green light for a fourth sea- McGregor) dis- of masters, he April. The creators of the less about him back – someday. The hit show son. Evan Rachel Wood, appears thanks to grows and show didn't get much notice of getting the answer and more aired on ABC from 2008 to Thandie Newton and Ed Harris a young girl changes, skirt- its cancellation by CBS, but about him being ready to re- 2014 and was recently acquired star in the series, which had named Cass, and ing the line be- feel they did the ending justice. ceive it. Whether it's God or by the TBS cable channel for a only eight episodes for its crit- she is marked for tween If you saw the scene on the not God, it was about getting planned 20-episode run, but it ically acclaimed third season death. So Harley civilized and mountaintop, that was actually him to a place where he's open- hasn't been filmed yet. The ob- but drew an impressive 9 mil- turns a tear of self- feral. He's res- filmed for the very first minded and unencumbered by stacle courses should be similar lion viewers. destruction into a riot of self- cued by John Thornton (Ford) episode, but the footage wasn't the tragedies of the past and he to the slippery ones that fans (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. discovery and female and the pair cross into un- used until the finale. The pro- empowerment, teaming with a charted territory in an attempt mafia don's daughter (Mary to answer the call of the wild. Elizabeth Winstead) out for re- "Fantasy Island" (PG-13) – venge with her crossbow, a sul- Win a trip, visit an island and Top 10 Hollywood try siren (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) make a wish! That's the reality Inside By Tony Rizzo who uses her voice as a of Gwen (Maggie Q), Melanie Movies weapon, and a tough Gotham (Lucy Hale), Patrick (Austin VIDEO ON Our current pandemic will *** for the shutdown. His film "The cop (Rosie Perez). The girl Stowell) and stepbrothers J.D. have a major effect on the next I've had several fans of "7th Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" gang takes up arms in a very and Brax (J.D. Hansen and DEMAND Oscar Awards on Feb. 28, 2021. Heaven" (1996-2007) ask me opens Aug. 28; "Free Guy," violent defense. Jimmy O. Yang). Their fan- 1. Bad Boys for Life (R) Normally, in order to qualify what has become of Stephen with Jodie Comer ("Killing "The Photograph" (PG-13) – tasies seem innocuous Will Smith, Martin Lawrence for an Oscar nomination, a film Collins, who played Rev. Eric Eve") drops Dec. 11, and the A steamy love story erupts enough – having it all, serving 2. Sonic the Hedgehog must play in a theater in Los Camden. In 2014 he became animated "The Croods 2," with when Mae (Issa Rae) discovers in wartime, revenge on a bully, (PG) James Marsden, Jim Car- Angeles County for one week engulfed in a "Me Too" scandal Emma Stone, Nicolas Cage, a letter and photograph shortly the man of your dreams – and rey prior to Dec. 31, but because that accused him of inappropri- Leslie Mann, Catherine Keener after her mother's death. Her Mr. Roark (Michael Pena) is on 3. Like a Boss (R) Tiffany theaters have been closed there ate sexual conduct with mi- and Cloris Leachman, is due mother, Christina (played in staff to facilitate the deliver- Haddish, Rose Byrne will be no way many movies nors – first one girl, then two Dec. 23. He's currently prep- flashback by Chante Adams) – ance of these fantasies. But 4. The Way Back (R) Ben can be seen to qualify. In re- others – decades before. Collins ping Netflix's untitled film a famous photographer – is the they don't have the wholesome Affleck, Ben Madrigal sponse, the Academy of Motion confessed in the pages of Peo- based on T.S. Nowlin's book subject of an article by up and endings found in the 1970s TV 5. The Call of the Wild Pictures Arts and Sciences has ple Magazine that he did "Our Name Is Adam," about a coming journalist Michael version. Yes, guests of this spe- (PG) Harrison Ford, Omar Sy eased the eligibility require- "something terribly wrong." Al- man who travels to the past to (LaKeith Stanfield), who ap- cialized resort are granted the 6. The Gentlemen (R) ments for films debuting on though he apologized to one of enlist his 13-year-old self to proaches Mae for an interview. fulfillment of a wish, but un- Matthew McConaughey, streaming and VOD platforms the girls, his career was over. confront their father, is ready to The pair have an instant chem- surprisingly end up with Charlie Hunnam if they're made available on the Stephen was unemployable, so shoot when the industry re- istry, and as both Mae and wisher's remorse in this horror- 7. Brahms: The Boy II (PG- Academy's exclusive streaming he moved back to his native opens. Michael explore her mother's fable by Blumhouse, meant as 13) Katie Holmes, Owain Yeo- site within 60 days of their re- Iowa, where in July 2019 he Kaley Cuoco's first job post- life and motivations, they may a prequel to the TV version. man lease, but only if they were pre- wed German "superfan" Jenny "Big Bang Theory" is the film end up reliving and hopefully 8. The Assistant (R) Julia viously intended for theatrical Nagel. He was 72 and she was "The Man From Toronto." It's a benefiting from the regrets of NEW TV RELEASES Garner, Matthew Macfadyen release. After theaters reopen, 32. Collins began his career on comedy about the world's dead- the past. "Lucifer" Season 4 9. Underwater (PG-13) the one-week rule will be rein- an episode of "The Waltons" in liest assassin (Woody Harrel- "Call of the Wild" (PG) – It's "Shameless" Season 10 Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cas- stated. It further announced that 1975, and in addition to "7th son) and a New York screw-up the classic Jack London tale of "Narcos: Mexico" sel this will be the final year they'll Heaven" he starred in 21 (Kevin Hart) who are mistaken a family dog who is spirited "WWE: Wrestlemania 36" 10. Jumanji: The Next send academy members screen- episodes of "Tales of the Gold for each other at an Airbnb. We away to the edge of the world (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. 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It pays to advertise in your Hometown Newspaper We are saving this space just for YOU! Herald-AdvocateThe Hardee County’s Hometown Coverage 115 S. 7th Ave. Telephone: 773-3255 www.TheHeraldAdvocate.com B10 The Herald-Advocate, May 21, 2020 Sex Offender Charged With Failing To Boaters Urged To Boat Safely During Comply With Offender Registration Requirements National Boating Safety Week The Hardee County Sheriff’s ure to register a vehicle within Office arrested a local sexual 48 hours, possession of By SHANNON KNOWLES cial distancing guidelines outlined by the CDC offender, Johnny Robert Car- methamphetamine, and resist- Special To The Herald-Advocate and DOH. penter, on a charge of failing to ing an officer without violence. With National Safe Boating Week and the re- “Life-changing tragedies often happen be- comply with his offender regis- If anyone knows of any in- lease of the 2019 Boating Accident Statistical cause individuals choose to operate a boat or tration requirements. formation regarding an of- Report, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conser- drive a car while impaired. Those tragedies are On May 12, a report was fender in violation of his or her vation Commission (FWC) encourages boaters preventable,” said Rowe. “FWC law enforce- filed with the Wauchula Police conditions, call the Hardee to focus on simple, effective steps that make ment officers will be doing their part to ensure Department in reference to County Sheriff’s Office at 863- boating safer. the safety of Florida’s recreational boaters.” Carpenter residing at 712 North 773-0304 or submit a tip Check MyFWC.com/Boating for boating To report people who are boating danger- 9th Avenue in Wauchula, which through the H.C.S.O. mobile safety tips. ously, call 888-404-FWCC (3922) or text according to the Florida Of- app. Citizens can download “National Boating Safety Week is May 16- [email protected]. More information can be fender Database, is not his of- this free app to view sexual of- 22 and we want to spread the word about boat- found by visiting MyFWC.com/Boating. You ficial registered address. Carpenter fenders or predators living near ing safety to those enjoying Florida’s can even search there for the Florida Public Further investigation re- them. Individuals can also year-round boating season,” said Maj. Rob Boat Ramp Finder to help you find a great vealed Carpenter last registered ing a small amount of metham- search offenders by visiting the Rowe, FWC’s Boating and Waterways section place to launch your boat. with the sheriff’s office several phetamine was found inside of Florida Department of Law En- leader. “Reminding people to be safe and slow The FWC is responsible for reviewing, ana- months ago, with a listed ad- his pants pocket. forcement Sexual Offenders down is our top priority. Nothing can ruin a fun lyzing and compiling boating accident data for dress of Rigdon Road in Carpenter was booked into and Predators Search Page or day and memorable experience on the water the state. Its statistical report details boating ac- Wauchula. the Hardee County Jail and sign up to receive offender faster than a boating accident.” cidents and their causes. The theme of accident- It was also discovered he had charged with failure to change alerts from the Florida Of- Among other boating safety tips found at related messages from FWC staff is clear: several vehicles that were not address as a sex offender, fail- fender Alert System. MyFWC.com/Boating, boaters are encouraged Officers want to help keep Florida’s beautiful registered with the Sexual Of- to wear their life jackets, maintain 360-degree waterways a safe place to boat. fender Database. awareness and know the dangers (and penal- For a copy of the 2019 Boating Accident “When offenders or preda- ties) for operating a vessel while impaired. Statistical Report, visit MyFWC.com/Boating tors register with the sheriff’s Also, as local governments and managers work and select “Safety & Education” and “Boating office, per their sexual offender Trivia Test to reopen areas across the state in response to Accidents.” COVID-19, we suggest you check with the Shannon Knowles is a spokesman for Florida requirements, they sign and re- By Fifi Rodriguez ceive a copy of their registra- managing agency for any additional outdoor Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission tion and a notice of sexual activity restrictions and to be sure your local and can be reached at Shannon.Knowles@My 1. U.S. STATES: Which 8. MOVIES: In the 2020 area is open before you head out. Practice so- FWC.com. offender obligations,” said of the 48 contiguous United movie, what is the real name Makayla Chancey, spokesman States has the largest land of the superhero in "Black for the sheriff’s department. area? Widow"? “It’s also made clear they must 2. TELEVISION: What 9. BUSINESS: Which an- contact the sheriff’s office if city does SpongeBob imal is featured in the Porsche anything changes within 48 SquarePants live in? auto logo? hours.” 3. GENERAL KNOWL- 10. HISTORY: What was Each offender is provided EDGE: What color is cyan? the name of the dog who was with contact information for 4. FOOD & DRINK: In first to orbit the Earth in a the sheriff’s office and is able beer styles, what does the des- space vehicle? to call and leave a voicemail or ignation IPA mean? ANSWERS email 24 hours a day, 7 days a 5. GEOGRAPHY: Which 1. Texas week, to notify law enforce- two countries share the longest 2. Bikini Bottom ment of any residential border? 3. Blue changes. 6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: 4. India pale ale On May 13, deputies re- What is a group of squirrels 5. The United States and sponded to Carpenter’s loca- called? Canada tion with a warrant for his 7. FAMOUS QUOTA- 6. A scurry or dray arrest. TIONS: Which famous au- 7. William Shakespeare When made aware of the sit- thor once wrote, "As full of 8. Natasha Romanoff uation, he attempted to resist spirit as the month of May, and 9. A horse arrest until officers were able to as gorgeous as the sun in Mid- 10. Laika COURTESY PHOTO/FWC restrain him, and a bag contain- summer"? (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer patrols the waterways.

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HARDEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CONSIDER A MINING MAJOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPLICATION AND A MASTER MINING AND FOR TAX DEED RECLAMATION PLAN APPLICATION FILED BY MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTH FORT MEADE MINE HARDEE COUNTY EASTERN RESERVES AND AMENDMENT OF THE SOUTH FORT WARNING MEADE MINE – HARDEE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDER THERE ARE UNPAID TAXES ON THE PROPERTY WHICH YOU OWN OR IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM LEGAL INTEREST. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) The property will be sold at a public auction on the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hardee County Board of County Commissioners and Planning and Zoning 24 day of June, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., unless the back Board will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing concerning the above stated applications and development order taxes are paid. To make payment or for questions amendment. The hearing will take place in Commission Chambers, Room 102, Hardee County Courthouse Annex, concerning real property taxes, contact the Hardee 412 West Orange Street, Wauchula, Florida. The Commissioners will be physically present. Due to the ongoing County Tax Collector’s Office at (863) 773-9144 (PO COVID-19 pandemic, citizens are encouraged to observe these proceedings via live stream available from Box 445, Wauchula, FL 33873). To receive further www.hardeeclerk.com by clicking on the tab labeled “Clerk to the Board,” then “Webcast and Videos of Board information regarding the Tax Deed Sale, contact Meetings,” then choosing the meeting of June 11, 2020, to view. Those wishing to address the Commission and the Hardee County Clerk of the Courts, immedi- Board regarding the proposed applications and development order amendment may submit their comments to [email protected] by 8 p.m. June 10, 2020, so that the comments may be distributed to the Commission ately, at (863) 773-4174 (P.O. Drawer 1749, and Board members in advance of the hearing. To submit comments, click on the meeting date and a box will ap- Wauchula, Florida, 33873). pear for you to submit their comments. Comments submitted up to the time of the hearing will be accepted and included in the official record of the meeting. The holder of the following tax certificate has filed the certificate for a tax deed to be issued. The cer- Public participation will be available through Zoom. To participate in public comments, you can join the Zoom we- tificate number and year of issuance, the descrip- binar via any computer or smart device using https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86376412060 or dial +1 301 715 8592 tion of the property, and the names in which it was Webinar/Meeting ID: 863 7641 2060. Please note long distance fees may apply. assessed are:

Copies of the documents relating to these applications will be available for review on June 1, 2020 by contacting CERTIFICATE NO.: 816 the office of the Hardee County Mining Department, 220 South 9th Avenue, Wauchula, Florida by phone (863) 773- YEAR OF ISSUANCE: 2017 0136 or email [email protected]. NAME(S) IN WHICH ASSESSED: Clifford Har- barugh and Sandra Harbarugh All interested persons shall have the right to be heard. In rendering its decision, the Board shall rely solely on testimony that is relevant and material. Although minutes of the Public Hearing will be recorded anyone wishing to Description of Property: appeal any decision made at the public hearing will need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made Parcel ID Number: 29-33-26-0000-00590-0000 by a court reporter. T35 ACS Tax Collection System If you have a disability requiring accommodation, please contact the County Manager’s Office at least two (2) work- Parcel No. ing days prior to the public hearing. R 29-33-26-0000-00590-0000

Rick Knight, Chairman 2.63 AC S1/2 OF THE FOLLOWING: Board of County Commissioners BEG NE COR OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 RUN N 89 DEG 35M 49S E 30 FT S 00 DEG 19M 32S E 662.33 FT S 89 DEG 37 M 21S W 346.06 FT N 00 DEG 20M 05S W 662.17 FT N 89 DEG 35M 49S E 316.16 FT TO POB 29 33S 26E 535P242 576P800 Z/AFF/V589P360 594P796(SMO) 600P957 (AMEND F/J 25-2000-DR-000-561) 603P220 664P1126 670P611-EASE WD-702P118

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

All of the property is in HARDEE County, Florida.

Unless the certificate or certificates are redeemed according to law, the property described in the certificate or certificates will be sold to the highest bidder on June 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m.

By: Alicia C. Albritton, Deputy Clerk Pursuant to F.S. 197.512 Victoria L. Rogers Hardee County, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Tax Deed File: 252019TD025XXXX Date: 05/11/2020

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