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City residents voted for change in a big way Tuesday night, electing three newcom-ers to the City Council. Susan Coker, Judy Wertz Strickland and S. Delshay Turner were elected into three open seats that were up for grabs, with incumbent Keith Keene finishing a distant fourth in his bid for re-election.

Unofficial results from the DeSoto Supervisor of Elections Office show Coker with 19 percent of the vote (734 votes), followed by Wertz Strickland’s 17 percent (654), and Turner’s 16 percent (634).

Keene collected 13 percent of the vote (510 votes), followed by candidates Richard Fazzone (345), William Bailey (332), Mitchell Watson (317) and Candy Reid (271).

Arguably the biggest surprise of the night was Turner’s election into office. A former member of the Arcadia Police Department, he’s recently been battling an illness and hadn’t had a large presence on the cam-paign trail.

“I feel real good, but this is a surprise, that’s for sure,” he said. “I knew I was proba-bly going to do well, but I’m just so happy.”

When asked what he wanted to accomplish during his tenure as a councilman, he respond-ed, “We need to work on reducing the high water bills in the city, and, of course, fixing our roads. Those are two things I’d like to focus on and get this city back in order.”

An emotional Coker said she’s eager to start working with the new council. “I’m excited, and I was hopeful I’d get the voters’ sup-port, and I want to thank them for believing

in me,” she said. “I’m ready to get to work and see some improvements, especially with the roads.”

Three new faces on Arcadia City CouncilBy STEVE BAUER

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Shop for bargains and treasures at the DeSoto County Historical Society’s Tenth Annual Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the DeSoto County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building, 124 Heard Street. The sale coincides with the Family Fun Fair, also at the fairgrounds, which is the culmination of the Week of the Family.

Society members are baking their most delectable recipes for cakes, cookies, pies, and other tasty treats, so start the day with a chocolate-chip brownie or slice of peach cobbler and coffee. Be sure to buy a few delicious desserts to enjoy at home, too.

The Yard Sale includes both everyday and unusual items, pocket-sized and hefty objects, collectibles and classics, gadgets and gizmos, and plenty of miscellaneous. People have been very generous in do-nating an airplane engine, camping gear, clothing, dishes, furniture, household appliances, housewares, jewelry, knick-knacks, linens, machinery, sporting goods, tools, toys, and more.

Bebe Bradbury, president of the organiza-tion, said, “The donations we have received this year are very high quality, so shoppers will have a wonderful selection. Plus, we’re renting tables so that people can sell their own stuff — and that adds choices. The

DeSoto County Library Association is also having a used book sale, so there will be something for everyone.”

All proceeds of the yard sale, bake sale, and other concessions will benefit the Society’s efforts to preserve and promote the history of DeSoto County for future generations.

The Society will accept donations for the yard sale until 1 p.m. today at the Howard and Velma Melton Historical Research Library in the Ingraham Seed House, 120 W. Whidden Street. Or for pick-up, call today: 863-494-4325 or 863-494-6607.

Book sale also set for Saturday

Bestsellers, children’s books, classics, fantasies, mysteries, romances, science fiction, westerns, and more are available at the DeSoto County Library Association’s Used Book Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday at the fairgrounds.

Books will be sold by the pound, so arrive early for the best selection. The paperbacks and hardbacks represent a wide range of

subjects and variety of authors. Some seem brand new, and others may be collectible. Titles include old favorites and contempo-rary selections as well as unusual editions and rare tomes. Sebring Raceway memora-bilia is also available.

All proceeds benefit the Library Association, which provides support and “extras” for the DeSoto County Library, such as funding book purchases, children’s programs, and staff development.

Donations of gently used books will be accepted until 5 p.m. today at the Arcadia branch of Mid-Florida Credit Union, 128 S. Brevard Avenue (U.S. Highway 17 North). For more information about the sale, call 863-993-4231.

DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council will also be selling its Arcadia Plein Air calendars, created from paintings done last year during the first Arcadia Plein Air Paint-out. Artists’ renderings of Arcadia’s charming buildings and iconic scenery illustrate each month, along with descrip-tive text. Only $5 each, the calendars are good through December 2015 and make great gifts.

Yard sale, book and calendar sales part of Saturday’s Fun FairBy Carol Mahler

The Arcadian City Council vot-ed unanimously to pursue new Community Development Block Grants for both neighborhood revitalization and economic development.

J. Corbett Alday, VP and COO of Guardian Community Resource Inc., updated the council on the construction of the Bridle Path development, and said the next cycle of competitive CDBG applications begins February 2015.

Alday presented several grant options the city could pursue, including the neighborhood revi-talization program. The grant, capped at $700,000, would cover infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer, roads, etc.,

for selected neighborhoods.The economic development

grant, which is in a separate cat-egory, is capped at $1.5 million and would add infrastructure to promote job creation.

As part of the process, a new requirement for 2015 requires the council to implement a Citizens Advisory Task Force consisting of 51 percent low- income individuals.

After a short discussion, the council voted unanimously to approve the creation of a CATF, with its members chosen by the new city council. Deputy Mayor Joseph Fink also moved to have Guardian pursue the economic development and neighborhood revitalization grants, which was approved 5-0.

In other business, the council voted 4-0 to deny a reduction on

a $6,619.68 code enforcement lien on a property owned by resident Gary Frierson at 509 W. Effie St. Code Enforcement’s Carl McQuay recommended the council reduce the lien amount by 90 percent, to $1,211.20. “All violations against the property have been corrected, and it’s now being maintained and is back on the tax rolls,” he said.

Fink argued allowing the reduction would set a precedent for the city regarding lien reduc-tions or forgiveness, but City Attorney T.J. Wohl disagreed.

“I don’t believe you’re setting a precedent, because every case that comes before the council is unique,” he said. “It’s completely at your discretion on how you want to handle it. I don’t think anyone can come to you five years down the road and claim

there’s a precedent because you either allowed or denied a lien reduction.”

Resident Lorenzo Dixon told the council if it approved the reduction, a legal challenge would likely follow. “This will be contested. This city is in need of money, and it’s not fair to approve a lien reduction when it’s not been given to others who have asked and were denied,” he said. Dixon alluded the council might be playing favorites because Frierson is Mayor Alice Frierson’s husband. “Why is the (reduction) given to a person who looks like him, but not someone who looks like me? The truth hurts sometimes.”

After further discussion, the council voted 4-0 to decline the reduction request, with the mayor abstaining.

The council also voted 4-0 to table a request from Frierson to purchase a 1-acre vacant lot currently owned by the city. The property, located at 1270 N. DeSoto Avenue, sits between two parcels of land owned by Frierson, with no access points or rights-of-way to city roadways. Fink moved to table the motion and have the new council take action on the item, and the council voted unanimously. The mayor abstained from voting.

Wohl informed the council that a pending settlement between the city and former finance director Jorge Santana was moving toward completion, with former administrator Judy Jankosky signing documentation that would allow the settlement to move forward. No details were provided on the agreement.

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The DeSoto Memorial Hospital Board of Directors voted unanimously to accept neurology equipment valued at $50,000.

DMH CEO Vince Sica said the Sarasota Neurology Group donated the cutting-edge equipment, which helps neurologists diagnose potential stroke patients from a remote access area. The machine, which can be wheeled from one room to another, is equipped with

a large TV monitor and allows neurolo-gists working out of Sarasota to visually examine and talk to patients in DMH’s emergency room. After assessing the patient’s conditions, the neurologist can then give the hospital’s ER physicians directions on the best course of action in treating the patient.

“It’s really amazing technology; it’s very similar to an advanced large-scale Skype,” Sica said, referring to the popu-lar social media communication tool.

In other business, Sica reported

that Manatee Rural Health has hired another OB/GYN physician who will be working full time seeing DeSoto patients. Sica expects the physician to begin in December. He also said the hospital was in contract nego-tiations with a gastroenterologist in Port Charlotte who is interested in working part-time for DMH. The doctor will help fill the absence of Dr. Mohan Narayanan, who is retiring.

Karen Taylor, Director of Nursing

at DMH, updated the board on the hospital’s efforts to prepare itself in light of recent events concerning the Ebola virus in the United States. She said the hospital has a protocol in place if an infected patient were to visit the facility, and that a quarantine area has been established if needed. Nurses and staff are being continually trained on how to handle an infected patient, and the hospital has also coordinated with local EMS and law enforcement agencies. “We’re as ready as we can be,” she said.

DMH receives state-of-the-art equipmentBy STEVE BAUER

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DeSoto County will honor its veterans, and those from around the world, with a traditional parade on Nov. 11. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at West Oak Street and South Orange Avenue, ending up in front of the DeSoto County Courthouse.

Hundreds of schoolchil-dren are expected to take part as each school pres-ents a mass of marchers donning red, which and blue and decked out with homemade flags or other patriotic symbols.

Following the parade, the crowd will gather for a ceremony in front of the DeSoto County Courthouse to pay tribute to the men and women who sacrificed much to preserve our freedoms. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m.

Hot dogs and drinks will be served for all veterans and current service members by the Vietnam Brotherhood

Inc. after the parade.For more information

or to sign up to take part in the parade, call Jackie Tucker at 863-993-0083.

Elks to honor vetsThe Elks Lodge invited

the community to a Veterans Appreciation event and to celebrate the Marines Corps’ 239th birthday on Nov. 9.

Being held at the Elks Lodge at 1028 W. Oak St., the event begins with a 5 p.m. cash bar and 6 p.m. dinner. The traditional cutting of the Marine Corps birthday cake will take place and both the youngest and eldest Marine present will be recognized. There will be a POW/MIA ceremony and a guest speaker.

To reserve your place, call the Elks Lodge at 863-993-0011 after 4 p.m. or Mary Lyne at 863-245-5150 or Jackie Tucker at 863-990-6750.

Vets Day parade set for Nov. 11

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Congrats! Now get to work.

C ongratulations to the winners in our local elections!

Arcadia residents have spoken, loudly and clearly, that they are looking for a change on City Council. With all three available council seats filled by newbies, voters obviously want some-thing different.

You newly elected council members will have a honeymoon period while you’re just getting settled in, learning the ropes and exploring this new terri-tory. But before long, voters will expect you to prove yourselves and make good on your promises.

Here are some things to consider.Voters are frustrated with all the

childish infighting, blame-throwing and condescension they’ve seen in council meetings. With three new faces, we have a chance to see a return to respect and civility. We are especially encouraged that, for the first time, women are in the majority and hope that will encourage you to be kinder and more considerate. Differences of opinion are fine, but not at the expense of disrespecting your colleagues.

You’ll soon be learning, over the next few months, to speak a new language — “governmentese” — which will both enlighten and intimidate you. But pay attention to how government really works, and take every opportunity to learn more so you can do your very best at representing the voters. Do get involved with organizations such as the Florida League of Cities and regional councils which will help you under-stand the complexities of government operations.

Vow to communicate openly and often. Don’t be the one we have to say had “no comment” or “did not return messages.” Talk with your constituents, and talk with The Arcadian — we are one of your most effective vehicles for getting a message to the people. Also, pay attention to the Sunshine Laws. Florida’s Government in the Sunshine directives are very liberally focused on full disclosure of government’s inner workings to its citizens.

Most voters have said fixing the roads is an important priority for them. We understand why. We encourage you to seek ways to finance road and infra-structure work, but you will very soon learn that grants, like money, don’t grow on trees. They are few and far between, and some have conditions so rigid that they are difficult to meet. Do what you can with what you have, but be prepared to explain to citizens why this work probably won’t get done as quickly as people want.

As to the two council members still in their seats, consider the message the voters have sent. They are not happy with the way things have been going. You have a couple years to work with your new colleagues to turn things around.

Congratulations also to Marshal Matt Anderson, on earning the residents’

| LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Land rule process was fairEditor:

Over the last year we and some of our neighbors have attended all the proceedings pertaining to the review of the LDRs (Land Development Regulations).

We have voiced our concerns regarding the RV usage in our neigh-borhood and throughout the county.

During this review process we observed that our commissioners, attorney and staff heard input from the public. In the end we feel that the changes made were done after thor-ough analysis of the information that was presented at numerous work-shops, public hearings and planning commissions.

This process resulted in a better,

clearer and enforceable LDR for the entire county.

We would like to thank all of you who worked so hard to reach this positive outcome.

Tom & Jane PaffordDeSoto County

County should reinstate impact fees

Editor:I attended the DeSoto County

Commission’s public hearing on rezoning the Preserve for Sonoma developers on Oct. 28.

The DeSoto County planning man-ager, Thomas Cookingham, was either in cahoots with the developer, was not smart enough to appreciate the

negative effects on the area (compa-rability, roads, traffic, noise and light intrusion, lack of supporting services, lack of schools, and the need for all DeSoto residents to come up with the revenue to support the development) or failed to use due diligence in sorting out potential negatives.

Any thinking person would realize that a high-density, residential devel-opment requires an enormous invest-ment in infrastructure that should not be imposed upon the taxpayers.

Commissioners, reinstate the impact fees and thank you for listening to the Lake Suzy residents.

Pierre J. FisherLake Suzy

Flights of fancy or flights of flabbergastration?

Getting from Point A to Point B is a constant for all of us. If you think about it, it’s one journey

after another, whether it’s going on vacation, going to the grocery store, walking the check out to the mailbox, trudging down the hall to use the bathroom, or the big one, traversing from the womb to the tomb. We’re all on the go, and getting there can be an adventure if we want it to be. Take for instance, flying.

I flew to Nashville for a long week-end last Friday, knowing before I touched down Monday night that I’d be writing about my 35,000 feet high trek. This mode of transportation is a real trip, in every sense of the word.

If you’ve flown before, you know

how your ears “pop” and get all stopped up. To ward off or at least be able to endure this, most people chew gum. I think if they installed a gum machine on the plane and charged a dollar per stick, they could make a fortune off those who forgot to bring some with them. I also wonder about the flotation device (that trusty

cushion with backpack straps, located under your seat). What if the plane were crash-landing in the water and you needed that to survive? Would you be able to pry it out of place, or would it be permanently attached to the seat by all the wads of used chewing gum discarded there?

I did learn one thing this time — never, ever try to blow your stuffy nose before your ears are unclogged. I tried that and thought somebody had jabbed an icepick through my head!

I determined that if a troubled aircraft has nowhere to land in an emergency and is fated to crash, there is no Plan B. Therefore I will soon be

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Don’t miss the DeSoto County Library Association book sale! This year the sale will be held in con-junction with two great community events, The DeSoto County Historical Society yard sale, and the Week of the Family “Family Fun Fair.” It all takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the DeSoto County Fairgrounds, 124 Heard St. Books will be sold by the pound — come early for best selection. Monies raised go toward providing “extras” for the library.

Want to learn more about our Friends group? The next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at the li-brary. The library is closed on Monday — knock on the door to be let in.

The library will be closed on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, and on Thursday and Friday, Nov 27 and 28, for Thanksgiving. The library will be open on Saturday — so if you’ve run out of reading over the holiday, be sure to stop in.

Join us on Nov. 13 for a nature talk at 10 a.m. On Nov. 17 DeSoto County Master Naturalists will lead a nature walk at Brownville Park. Meet us in the parking area at 8:30 a.m.

During November, we will honor our veterans. Join us for a talk with Col. Cork, an area veteran and pub-lished author at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 19. Col. Cork will talk about his book, “Sir, I Can Explain.”

Reading is mostly a solitary activity, but the real joys of reading come with sharing your reading experiences. Join us on Fridays for an exercise walk

and talk. On Nov. 7 and 21 we’ll walk at 4 p.m., and the Nov. 14 walk is at 9 a.m. Tell a friend, come out and walk, share your reading experiences and check a book out when we return to the library. On Fridays at 3 p.m. we will help you download the latest new books to your iPads and e-readers. Help in setting up new readers is available anytime.

“Reading in the Wild” is a new book by Donalyn Miller with Susan Kelley. In it, this reading educator team discuss ways children can be encouraged to become “wild readers.” Discouraged that her students read less or stopped reading when they moved into middle and high school, Miller coined the term “wild reader” for readers who retain a love of reading and continue through adulthood (also called inde-pendent reading). She found the key is to encourage children to self-select reading material.

Her intensive reading classes focus on learning about books — the differ-ent genres, plot lines and other key ways of identifying books. Students share their reading selections with their peers. A survey of adult “wild readers” revealed that they always have a reading plan. They know the next book they’re going to read, and often have two or more books going at once. They schedule time for read-ing and plan for reading moments by always having a book at hand.

These same habits can be encour-aged in children and will lead to them becoming “wild readers.” If you are concerned about your children’s reading habits, this new book by the author of “The Book Whisperer” is a must read.

November library newsBy KAREN SMOKE

DeSoto Library aSSoc.

Winners named in ‘Paint the Town Blue contest’

Arcadia Printing was named Grand Champion in this year’s

Paint the Town Blue contest to see which homes and

businesses could decorate their facilities with “Bulldog Blue” the best. Awards were

presented the morning of the legendary DeSoto-Hardee

varsity football game, which the Bulldogs won. Team spirit was showing as blue Bulldogs

signs were everywhere throughout town along the

route the Wildcats had to pass on their way to a 23-18

DeSoto victory.

Winners in the “Paint the Town Blue” contest were named Thursday as DeSoto County School Superinten-dent Karyn Gary presented the first place trophies. The Grand Champion award was given to Jessica Wilkes and Vivian Geiger of Arcadia Printing. Additional awards were given to Bonnie Malloy of Radio Shack and Joan Gause of Oak Leaf Antiques. The awards were donated by Jackie Tucker of Tucker Insurance Co. They were presented in front of Peddler’s Boutique in downtown Arcadia, and County Commissioners Bob Miller and Buddy Mansfield were on hand to congratulate the winners. Tucker, Miller, Mansfield, Malloy and Pam Ames of Peddler’s Boutique served on the organizing committee.

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� TODAY• The All Faiths Food Bank will deliver free food to those

in need at the DeSoto Homeless Center, 1425 MLK Jr. St., from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

• Thursday, Nov. 6 is the Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at the Turner Agri-Civic Center. Reception and cash bar 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Cornerstone Award presentation, installation of 2015 officers. $35/person, $60/couple. Call 494-4033 or email [email protected].

• The DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council Board of directors meets on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., at The Arcadian, 108 S. Polk.

• DeSoto Cares, a community group dedicated to searching out homelessness needs and solutions, meets on the first and third Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at the Arcadia Housing Authority Conference Room. For details, call Rev. Ted Hanus at 993-3435.

• Chamber of Commerce Early Bird Breakfast is at 8 a.m. the first Thursday monthly. Each month’s location will be announced.

• The 4-H Stitch in Time sewing club meets every first Thursday at 5 p.m.

• DeSoto County Historical Society Research Library is open in the Ingraham Seed House, 120 W. Whidden Street: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays (except for the second Thursday of the month), and by appointment.

• DeSoto County Library has story time for children at 3 p.m. every Thursday.

• The John Morgan Ingraham House is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays, except the second Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month.

• Relaxation Yoga Class every Thursday, 5 p.m. Sign-in 4:50 p.m. Enjoy an hour of serenity focused on breathing, gentle yoga poses, peaceful stretching and quiet relaxation. Held in the Health Dept. conference room, 34 S. Baldwin Ave. Drop-in $7/class, 8-class package $40 ($5 per class). Bring your own mat. For more information, call Christine at 244-1925.

• DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more information.

• Temple Beth El – North Port Jewish Center, 33840 South Biscayne Drive, North Port,hosts an American Contract Bridge League every Thursday, at 1 p.m. at the temple. The cost is $6 per session. We will be participating in “The Common Game.”For reservations call Shelli Wetherson at 941-497-7184.

• Cocaine Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. For information, call Curtis Clark at 244-2884 or Sandra Elmore at 352-476-8520.

• Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully accepted.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at 7 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St.

• Prescription Assistance is at the DeSoto County Health Department Clinic Location: 1031 E. Oak St., Arcadia. Call to make an appointment or for more information, call 491-7580 ext. 256.

� FRIDAY• The DeSoto County Relay for Life holds its kickoff event

with a Chili Cook-off Friday, Nov. 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Tree of Knowledge Park in downtown Arcadia. Celebrate “Warriors for a Cure” with 30 Years Surviving Strong. Come eat, connect and register your Relay team, and have a chance to win some Relay swag. RSVP to [email protected] or text 973-670-3214. For more information, call Emily Morris at 727-647-3777.

• Arcadia Quilt Club meets from 9-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Palace Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, Arcadia.

• iPads and eBooks - Instruction and assistance with questions about using your digital devices at 3 p.m. every Friday at the DeSoto Public Library.

• Walk & Talk: gentle exercise and conversation at 4 p.m. every Friday at the DeSoto Public Library.

• Square Dancing classes are held at the Palace Square Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle, from 7-9 p.m. every Friday. Robert at 813-601-1834 or Mary at 941-380-5336 494-2749 for information.

• Friday Night Live — the City Takers for Christ presents “Friday Night Live” with Rev. Troy Rowe, every Friday. Come and experience what God is doing in this season through His word and praise and worship. 37 W. Magnolia St. (across from SunTrust drive-through). For information call 244-4341.

• Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully accepted.

• Sabbath service begins at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth El,

3840 S. Biscayne Dr., North Port. Oneg Shabbat follows.

� SATURDAY• The Lemur Conservation Foundation is holding its

annual Open House 2-5 p.m. on Nov. 8 in Myakka City. See these cute, endangered animals up close. Free — dona-tions gratefully accepted. For more details and to RSVP, email [email protected] or call 941-322-8494. Visit http://www.lemurreserve.org/myakka.html for more information on the facility.

• DeSoto County Historical Society’s annual Yard Sale is Nov. 8 at the DeSoto County Fairgrounds. The DeSoto Library Association will hold its annual Book Sale at the same time and place, and the DeSoto Arts & Humanities Council will be selling its Arcadia Plein Air calendars. To volunteer or donate, call Norma at 494-4325.

• Hammock State Park, 5931 Hammock Road, Sebring, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Portrayal and CCC Alumni Recognition by Betty Jean Steinshouer at 12:30 p.m. Blacksmithing and heritage craft demonstra-tions, Florida Highwaymen Artists Kelvin Hair, Al Black, and Mary Ann Carroll, Antique Cars, Arts and Crafts Vendors, and Featured Folk and Bluegrass Bands Back Porch Revival, Banyan Bluegrass Band, Jackson Creek, and Brian Smalley Annual Civilian Conservation Corps Festival.

• SunCoast Blood Bank will hold a mobile blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at Fantastic Sam’s, 1719 E. Oak St.

• Women in Fellowship Ministry meets every second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, 256 S. Orange Ave. Be uplifted, motivated and inspired by God. Free and open to the public. Light brunch is served.

• The John Morgan Ingraham House is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month.

• DeSoto County Historical Society Research Library is open in the Ingraham Seed House, 120 W. Whidden Street, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month, and by appointment.

• DeSoto County Library children’s movies are offered at 10:30 a.m. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave. every Saturday (except the first Saturday of the month).The first Saturday of every month is Book Buddies, when children read to dogs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 993-4851 for more information.

• The Palace Promenaders meet for square and round dance from 7-9 p.m. every Saturday at the Palace Square Dance Hall, 1627 N.E. Floridian Circle. Art Miller, caller, and Jennie Martin, cueing. Call Jennie at 494-2749 or Mary at 941-380-5336 for information.

• Sabbath service begins at 9:30 a.m. at Temple Beth El, 3840 S. Biscayne Drive, North Port. Kiddush will follow.

� SUNDAY• SunCoast Blood Bank will hold a mobile blood drive

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1208 E. Oak St.

• Volunteers needed for new Friendship Center open Monday through Friday, 9 .am. – 4 p.m. Call 494-5965 if you have 4 hrs/week to share. Positions available for receptionists (morning or afternoon), help serving meals, help with activities, special talents, and more.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Group meets at Grace Lutheran Church, W. Oak St. (State Road 70) at 8 p.m. Sunday

� MONDAY• SunCoast Blood Bank will hold a mobile blood drive

from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Live Oak RV Resort, 12865 S.W. U.S. Hwy. 17.

• DeSoto County Veterans Honor Guard practices at 6 p.m. second Mondays monthly at the American Legion Post.

• The American Legion Post K-11 will meet at 7 p.m. on the second Monday, 2124 N.W. American Legion Drive. For more information, call Roger Bumgarner at 993-0129.

• The GFWC Arcadia Woman’s Club meets on the second Monday of every month Sept. through May at the clubhouse in Veterans Memorial Park, 2288 N.W. American Legion Way, with a pot luck lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by a meeting. Members are encouraged to bring guests. For more information call 494-2966.

• The Amvets Ladies Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday each month.

• The AA Second Tradition Business Meeting is held every second Monday at 7:15 p.m. at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St.

• Arcadia/DeSoto County Beautification Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. today at the DeSoto County extension office, 2150 N.E. Roan St., Arcadia.

• The American Merchant Marines Veterans, Robert J. MacAlvanah Chapter (Suncoast Chapter), meets at noon every second Monday at The Family Table Restaurant, 14132 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port. All Merchant Mariners and their spouses are welcome. For information, call 941-625-3234.

• Women of Worship “WOW” Women’s ministry meets at 6:15 p.m. Monday at Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries, 1528 N.E. Turner Ave. All are welcome.

•Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St. Activities daily from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Watch for special programs coming soon. Lunch program available for those 60+ with a 48-hr. advance reservation. 863-494-5965

• A women-only G.I.R.L.S. AA meeting is held at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church at 6 p.m. on Monday at 327 W. Hickory St.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Second Tradition meets at St. Edmunds Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. Monday at 327 W. Hickory St.

• Al-anon is a mutual support program for people who are living with -- or have lived with -- someone whose drinking created problems for themselves or others. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at Fort Ogden Methodist Church, 6923 S.W. River St. in Fort Ogden. For information call 1-888-425-2666 or visit www.nfldistric-t13al-anon.org.

• The DeSoto County Homeless Coalition Community Resource Center is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1425 Martin Luther King St. The center provides referrals for mainstream resources, elderly food stamps (by appointment) and computer service. Salvation Army has office space on Wed. by appointment. For more informa-tion, call 491-5683.


� TUESDAY• The All Faiths Food Bank will deliver free food to those

in need at Nocatee Elementary School, 4846 S.W. Shores Ave., Nocatee, from 4:30-6 p.m. (not open to the public before 4:15 p.m.) on Nov. 11 and 25, and Dec. 9.

• Sierra Club hike: Nov. 11 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Morgan Park. Hike with Florida Master Naturalists Jim Knoy and Jamie Reynolds through live oaks, cypress and unusual vegetation. Free and open to the public. Voluntary donations to Sierra Club are gratefully accepted. Reserve: 941-637-8284.

• DeSoto County Commission Board meets at 9 a.m. at the County Administration building, Room 103, 201 E. Oak St., Arcadia.

• DeSoto County School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the School Board meeting room of the DeSoto County School District, 530 La Solona Ave., Arcadia.

•Grief Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1-2 p.m., at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St.

• Hearing Impaired Persons will be at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., on the second Thursday of each even-numbered month (Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug) from 9 a.m. to noon, to distribute special telephones for those with a hearing impairment. Call Kim at 941-743-8347 for more information and to make an appointment to meet with them in Arcadia.

• S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elderly) has office hours on the second Tuesday of the month at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Call 239-470-5350 to make an appointment.

• S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elderly) has office hours every Tuesday at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., from 12:30-3:30 pm. Phone 239-470-5350 to make an appointment.

• Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries Support Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1528 N.E. Turner Ave.

• Every Tuesday night, line dance class at the Palace Dance Hall (17N). Beginners welcome. $3 donation. For more info, call Jennie Martin at 494-2749.

• Weight Watchers meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1509 E. Oak St. For details visit www. weightwatchers.com and “find a meeting” or call 800-651-6000.

• Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, at 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St. Donations gratefully accepted.

• DeSoto County Library holds story time at 3 p.m. Tuesdays at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more information.

• The Peace River Woodcarvers meet from 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday, starting Nov. 11, at the Speer Center, U.S. Highway 17 North, Arcadia. For information, contact Bill or Mary Morse at 207-418-4687.



• Suncoast Community Blood Bank is open from noon to 6 p.m. today at 710 N. Brevard Ave. (U.S. 17 North), Arcadia. For more information, call 993-9366.

� WEDNESDAY• DeSoto Arts & Humanities Council member meeting is

at 5:30 pm. at El Pirata Restaurant, Arcadia. Final planning for the Plein Air Paint-out on Nov. 15. Visit http://desoto artscouncil.org/events.html for more information.

• Sierra Club outing: Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lettuce Lake/ Peace River. Paddle with Florida Master Naturalist Rick Fried through a maze of channels, lunch at Nav-A-Gator and return a different route. Participants must provide PFD, watercraft and be able to swim. Free and open to the public. Voluntary donations to Sierra Club are gratefully accepted. Reserve: 941-637-8805.

• The All Faiths Food Bank will deliver free food to those in need at St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church, 327 W. Hickory St., from 3-5:30 p.m. Nov. 12.

• The Arcadia Writers Group meets from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Arcadia Village in the Cantina Clubhouse, in the small dining room. For more information, call Sarah Hollenhorst at 244-1663.

• The First Marine Division Association meets at 11:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday at Family Table Restaurant, 14132 Tamiami Trail, North Port. Call Carl Jones, 941-493-1408 for more information.

• Community for Seniors meets from 12:30-1:30 p.m. every third Wednesday at TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care administration building on Arcadia Avenue. Open to anyone interested in being a new member. For more information, call Lori Coker at 990-1340.

• DeSoto County Traffic Safety Team meets at 1:30 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly at the DeSoto County Commissioners room, 201 E. Oak St., Arcadia.

• Hearing Loss Association demonstrates amplified listening devices from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. third Wednesdays monthly at Charlotte County Cultural Center, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. For more information about HLA meetings, call 941-624-2947.

• Hour of Power Prayer time is held at noon at Freedom Fellowship Christian Ministries, 1528 N.E. Turner Ave.

• AA “Brown Bagger” meetings are offered every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak St.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity-Big Book meets at 8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, W. Oak St. (State Road 70).

• Alcoholics Anonymous open discussion at Trinity Methodist Church, 304 Oak St.

• “Art for Kids” is at 3 p.m. every Wednesday in the DeSoto County Library’s children’s wing. This program, sponsored by the DeSoto County Arts and Humanities Council, is for elementary school-aged children.


� THURSDAY• The All Faiths Food Bank will deliver free food to those

in need at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 101 S. Orange Ave., from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.

• Hearing Impaired Persons will be at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., in even-numbered months (Oct., Dec., Feb, Apr., June, Aug.) from 9 a.m. to noon, to distribute special telephones for those with a hearing impairment. Phone Kim at 941-743-8347 for more information & to make an appointment to meet with them in Arcadia.

• Free blood pressure screenings administered by DeSoto Memorial Home Health at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., 10:30-11:30 a.m. every second and fourth Thursday.

• The DeSoto County Veterans Council meets the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. at Arcadia Elks Lodge. For details, call Tom Damron at 491-1404.

• Free blood pressure screenings administered by DeSoto Memorial Home Health at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., every second and fourth Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• TEAM Arcadia meets on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Margaret Way Building, 23 N Polk Avenue. The purpose of TEAM Arcadia is to unite community organizations and coordinate community improvement efforts.

• DeSoto County Historical Society meets at noon every second Thursday monthly at the Family Service Center annex, 310 W. Whidden St., Arcadia. Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m.

• Arcadia-DeSoto County Habitat for Humanity meets at 6 p.m. second Thursdays monthly at the Habitat ReStore, 111 N. Polk Ave. Call 494-4118 or [email protected] for more information.

• American Red Cross Youth Corps of DeSoto County meets second Thursdays monthly from 3:30-5 p.m. at DeSoto County High School. For more information, call at 494-2348.

• Gastric bypass support group meets at 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays monthly at Mardis Citrus on U.S. 17 S. For more information, call 990-0082 or 494-5700.

• Hearing Impaired Persons will be at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., on the 2nd Thursday of each even numbered month (Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug) from 9 a.m. to noon, to distribute special telephones for those with a hearing impairment. Phone Kim at 941-743-8347 for more information & to make an appointment to meet with them in Arcadia.

• Free blood pressure screenings administered by DeSoto Memorial Home Health at the Friendship Center, 219 W. Oak St., every second and fourth Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

• DeSoto County Library has story time for children at 3 p.m. every Thursday.

• Relaxation Yoga Class every Thursday, 5 p.m. Sign-in 4:50 p.m. Enjoy an hour of serenity focused on breathing, gentle yoga poses, peaceful stretching and quiet relaxation. Held in the Health Dept. conference room, 34 S. Baldwin Ave. Drop-in $7/class, 8-class package $40 ($5 per class). Bring your own mat. For more information, call Christine at 244-1925.

• DeSoto County Library story time is at 3 p.m. at 125 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia. Call 993-4851 for more information.

• Temple Beth El – North Port Jewish Center, 33840 South Biscayne Drive, North Port,hosts an American Contract Bridge League every Thursday, at 1 p.m. at the temple. The cost is $6 per session. We will be participating in “The Common Game.”For reservations call Shelli Wetherson at 941-497-7184.

• Cocaine Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. For information, call Curtis Clark at 244-2884 or Sandra Elmore at 352-476-8520.

• Faith Mission provides free lunches for anyone in need, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1109 S.E. 9th St., Arcadia. Donations gratefully accepted.


• Prescription Assistance is at the DeSoto County Health Department Clinic Location: 1031 E. Oak St., Arcadia.To make an appointment or for more information, call 491-7580 ext. 256.


Barbecue fundraiser helps bring The Wall to DeSoto

ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY JOHN BLACK

Winding down after a long day of cooking up some delicious barbecue lunches, Michael Livingston, Tammy Hall, Tom Guidry, Chuck Grantham, Amber Grantham, Steve Boggess, Suzanne Boggess, Matt Gardner and Ronny Allen take a break to pose for a photo. The event offered barbecue ribs or chicken and the funds raised are being donated to help bring the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to DeSoto County in December.

DeSoto County Commisioner Bob Miller, Tom Guidry, V.C.Hollins-worth, Sam McLeod, Robert Murray and Thumper Blackburn celebrate the sale of all the ribs, beans and coleslaw, with only one lonely piece of sausage left at the end of the day.

Ronny Allen talks with winter residents Marti Royo and John DeGelleke who arrived from North Carolina just in time for some juicy southern barbecue ribs.

Jesse D’Aurora talks with Ashley Coone

about the successful barbecue fundraiser

to bring the traveling Vietnam Memorial

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Last month, the Arcadia Police Department sponsored Tip a Cop, a fundraiser which raised just under $6,000. These funds will be used for the Shop With A Cop program that the APD started last year.

The fundraiser was held at Slim’s BBQ. Off-duty uniformed APD officers greeted customers, assisted Slim’s wait staff, and bussed tables. Lunch and dinner crowds were treated to APD Auxiliary Sergeant Michael Waller singing to them while Marshal Matt Anderson and other officers danced with them. Many diners were also “treated” with various “citations” rang-ing from over-use of Slim’s Barbecue Sauce, poor choice of lunch date or

texting while eating.Last year APD started the Shop With

A Cop program in which uniformed of-ficers took underprivileged elementary children shopping for Christmas. The children were able to purchase gifts for family members and themselves. After shopping they went back to the Police Department to wrap the gifts. Last year APD officers raised enough money for 10 children.

This year with Tip a Cop and local businesses donating, APD expects to raise over $10,000, to create a Christmas to remember for nearly 10 times the number of children.

APD thanks Slim’s BBQ and owner Martha Clement, along with everyone who came out for the event. You have made it possible to help a lot of children this Christmas season.

Police make holidays brighter for needy children

Submitted by BETH CARSTENCity of ArCAdiA

PHOTO PROVIDED

For two days in October, off-duty officers from the Arcadia Police Department took orders, bussed tables and served customers at Slim’s BBQ in the “Tip A Cop” program, to raise money for Shop with a Cop.

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:

• Larry Diamond, 28, Cape Coral, Fla. Charge: failure to support spouse or child. Purge: $1,500.

• Gregory Lorenzo Lee, 56, no address, Arcadia. Charge: failure to support spouse or child. Purge: $1,000.

• Shane Joseph Little, 27, 700 block of N. 17th Ave., Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: none.

• Brittany Chantile Robinson, 21, 1300 block of N.E. Oak St., Arcadia. Charge: child neglect without great harm. Bond: none.

• Rene St. Marc, 25, Cape Coral, Fla. Charge: failure to support spouse or child. Purge: $1,160.

• Richard White, 60, Sarasota. Charge: petty theft. Bond: $120.

• Christian Ross Wood, 26, Nipper Aver., Arcadia. Charge: felony petty theft, third or subsequent offense. Bond: $2,500.

• Brenda Sue Anders, 34, 1300 block of N.E. Oak St., Arcadia. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Purge: $675.

• Maria Sanchez Tamayo, 49, 2400 block of S.E. Buster Court, Arcadia. Charge: petty theft from a farmer, second offense. Bond: $500.

• Alonzo Barrera, 51, 1600 block of S.W. Mockingbird St., Arcadia. Charge: DUI with alcohol or drugs. Bond: $1,500.

• Angelita Carrasquillo, 34, 2200 block of S.E. Airport Road, Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: none.

• Deana Leann Craven, 24, 1000 block of S.E. Medical Drive, Arcadia. Charges: grand theft between $300-$5,000 and resisting recovery of stolen property. Bond: $1,500.

• Howard Wayne Horton, 28, 1600 block of S.E. Hargrave St., Arcadia. Charges: trespass at an occupied structure or conveyance and violation of probation. Bond: $1,435.

• Shadi Helmi Ismail, 27, 1400 block of Price Child Ave., Arcadia. Charges: manufacture, distribution or sale of imitation drugs and sale of misbranded drugs in lieu of listed controlled substances. Bond: $2,000.

• Tina Marie Lopez, 45, 1600 block of N.E. Childress Ave., Arcadia. Charges: sale of synthetic narcotic, hit and run unattended vehicle without leaving ID and driving while license is suspended, third or subsequent offense. Bond: none.

• Christopher Mahlon Proctor, 29, no address, Arcadia. Charges: grand theft between $300-$5,000, resisting recovery of stolen property, giving false ID to law officer and habitually driving while license is suspended. Bond: $13,300.

• Lillie Christina Silva, 35, 1100 block of S.W. Hibiscus Drive, Arcadia. Charges: knowingly giving false information to law officer alleging a crime and possession or opium or derivative without 1,000 ft. of specified area. Bond: $20,120.

• Kimberly Anne Snow, 37, 1600 block of S.E. Ohio St., Arcadia. Charges: sale of listed Schedule III or IV drugs, possession or use of drug equipment and possession of

weapon or ammunition by convicted felon. Bond: $10,120.• Sarah Marie Stewart, 25, 6600 block of N.W. Pine Hurst

Drive, Arcadia. Charge: out-of-county warrant. Bond: none.• Stacy Lynn Trowell, 32, 1200 block of S.E. Vermont Ave.,

Arcadia. Charge: sale of synthetic narcotic within 1,000 ft. of specified area and possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $20,120.

• Alyssa Gonzalez, 24, 1300 block of N.E. Oak St., Arcadia. Charge: misuse of 911 system. Bond: $500.

• Andre Yanic LaCroix, 43, 2500 block of S.W. Durrance St., Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. Released on recognizance.

• Melissa Darlene Mitchell, 46, 2600 block of S.E. Rice St., Arcadia. Charges: two counts of selling drugs within 1,000 feet of a school. Bond: $20,000.

• Lorna Elizabeth Turner, 37, 4900 block of S.E. U.S. Highway 17, Arcadia. Charge: battery. Bond: $750.

• Richard White, 60, no address, Arcadia. Charge: petty theft. Bond: $120.

• John Quincy Williams, 21, 7100 block of N.E. Cubitis Ave., Arcadia. Charge: petty theft. Bond: $120.

• Amy Denise Barnes, 40, 2100 block of N.W. Richards Ave., Arcadia. Charges: trafficking in amphetamine or meth 14 grams or more, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $10,240.

• Sandra Curtis Beard, 34, 6100 block of S.W. Sable Ave., Arcadia. Charge: failure to appear. Bond: $7,500.

• Solomon Laqueto Robinson III, 32, first block of Stirrup Way, Arcadia. Charges: two counts of failure to appear. Bond: $5,000.

• Trinidad Matias Ruiz, 26, 1500 block of S.E. Cherry Drive, Arcadia. Charge: driving without a valid license. Bond: $120.

• Kelly Lynn Meringolo, 27, Zolfo Springs. Charges: posses-sion of methamphetamine with intent to sell or manufacture and possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $2,620.

• Paul Norman Muterspaugh, 57, 3900 block of N.W. Norwood Drive, Arcadia. Charge: battery. Bond: none.

• Shawn Prescott Gallagher, 44, 100 block of S. Rogers Ave., Arcadia. Charges: possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon and possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $6,120.

• Rafael Juarez, 37, Zolfo Springs. Charge: possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $120.

• Rachel Louise Prescott, 34, 700 block of Lee Ave., Arcadia. Charge: possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana. Bond: $120.

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:

• Leroy Campbell, 28, 400 block of N. Polk Ave., Arcadia. Charge: violation of probation. Bond: none.

• William Allen Midgett, 62, 2300 block of S.W. Alice Ave., Arcadia. Charge: possession or use of drug equipment. Bond: $3,500.

— Compiled by Susan E. Hoffman

|POLICE BEATThe information for Police Beat is gathered from police, sheriff’s office, Florida Highway Patrol, jail and fire records. Not every arrest leads to a conviction and guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.

East Oak Street from Brevard Avenue (U.S. Highway 17) to Volusia Avenue and Volusia Avenue from East Oak Street to East Magnolia Street (State Road 70 eastbound) — Crews have closed Volusia Avenue at Magnolia Street while they install a new drainage system beneath the roadway. Follow the posted detour. Local access remains open to the real estate office and Chamber of Commerce from East Oak Street. On-street parking on Volusia Avenue, between East Oak Street and the Chamber of Commerce is now open, but remains closed from the Chamber of Commerce to Magnolia Street. This project includes resurfacing, reconstructing curb at the intersection of Volusia Avenue and Magnolia

Street, repairing sidewalk and making them ADA compliant. Estimated completion is end of 2014. The contractor is Bun Construction Company.

• • •U.S. Highway 17 from south of S.W. Collins Street in Fort

Ogden to County Road 760A south of Nocatee — Work is under way to expand U.S. 17 to four lanes. Work includes clearing land for two new travel lanes to the east of the existing U.S. 17 travel lanes and drainage activities. Expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures on U.S. 17 between S.W. Wood Road and County Road 760A, and between River Road and S.W. Collins St. while crews are working. Motorists should be aware of work vehicles entering and exiting the roadway during the week. Motorists should

also observe the posted speed limit and drive with caution. Expected project completion is end of 2015. The contractor is Ajax Paving.

• • •U.S. Highway 17 between Flanders Street and Joshua

Creek — Crews are working on driveways along the roadway. No lane closures are anticipated but motorists should be aware of trucks entering and exiting the highway.

• • •State Road 70 from Airport Road to Turner Street —

Crews are working along the roadway. Expect nighttime and overnight eastbound lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• • •State Road 70 Westbound (West Hickory Street) from

North Lee Avenue to North Orange Avenue — State Road 70 (West Hickory Street) has been reduced from two westbound lanes to one westbound lane between North Manatee Avenue and North Lee Avenue. North Lee Avenue, North Dade Avenue and North Manatee Avenue are closed at West Hickory Street. Use West Walnut Street as a detour. The closure is necessary while crews install a new water main. Motorists should use caution and watch for changes in the traffic pattern. This project includes installing underground utilities beneath the roadway, removing and replacing asphalt and curbs, replacing driveway entrances, repairing sidewalk and adding detectable warning surfaces at the side streets. Estimated completion is end of 2014. The contractor is Bun Construction Company.

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| OBITUARIESElizabeth A. Midgett

Elizabeth A. Midgett, 53, of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in Port Charlotte, Fla.

She was born Aug. 26, 1961, in Owosso, Mich., to Robert Merrell and Rosetta (nee Hyde) Merrell.

Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Punta Gorda, Fla. She was a Caregiver to her family and friends, always doing for others. Elizabeth attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Punta Gorda. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband of eight years, Butch Midgett of Arcadia; six children, Tommy (Tina) Beasley, Squeaky (Marcy) Beasley and Cory Beasley, all of Fort Ogden, Fla., Amanda Beasley of Arcadia, and Vern Lanier and Philip (Samantha) Lanier, both of Mississippi; her mother, Rosetta Merrell of Arcadia; her two brothers, Robert Merrell of Fort Ogden, and Mike Merrell of Arcadia; four sisters, Judy (Terry) Partaka of Fort Ogden, Tina (Carl) Halloway of Metter, Ga., and Kelley Merrell and Destiny Merrell, both of Arcadia; five granddaughters; and eight grandsons. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Merrell; and her sister, Dawn Merrell.

Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. Funeral Services were held Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at the Church of God of Prophecy, 662 Cooper St., Punta Gorda. Burial followed at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Please visit the online tribute for Elizabeth A. Midgett at www.kays-ponger.com to sign the guestbook and offer condo-lences to the family. Donations in her memory may be made to the family or directly to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements are by Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Punta Gorda Chapel.

Russell Lee HayesRussell Lee Hayes, 63, of Arcadia,

Fla., passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, at the Tidewell Hospice House

in Arcadia.He was born June 7, 1951,

in Detroit, Mich.Russell lived briefly in

Durand, and spent his for-mative years in Flint, Mich., where he attended Hamady High. After spend-ing four years in the Army, mostly in Germany, he moved to southern California. He lost part of his right foot in an industrial accident, and a few weeks after leaving the hospital he crossed the country on a new Harley Sportster. Russell lived at various times in Virginia, Tennessee and Florida. Most of his final years were spent in Pine Island, Fla., where he loved to fish, and Arcadia. He loved hunting as well as fishing and was proficient at both. Russell was a truck driver, spending much of his life crisscrossing the country. Sometimes he was an owner-operator and at other times he drove for other compa-nies. He knew the major highways of this country like the back of his hand and traveled through most, if not all, of the 48 contiguous states. The back roads were no stranger to him either. To know him was to love him. Russell made friends easily. Nobody he met remained a stranger for long. He especially loved children, although he

had none of his own. Diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver over five years ago, he was told that he had about 13 months left to live. Later Russell developed cancer of the liver and fought a good fight. He lived well, but died too young. Russell will be sorely missed, and lives on in many hearts.

He leaves behind his Mother, Birdie; and nine siblings, Robert, John, Connie, Margie, Raymond, Brenda, Dennis, Mark and Donna. Russell was preceded in death by his father, Earl of Arcadia; and one sister, Bobbie of Pocahantas, Ark.

There will be a memorial service in celebration of his life at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at the Sarasota National Memorial Cemetery on Clark Rd. Afterward everyone is welcome to attend a wake at his brother John’s house in Sarasota, Fla. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Tidewell Hospice in Arcadia will be appreciated.

Fannie Lucille (Love) Strickland

June 15, 1929 - October 20, 2014

Lucy passed away October 20, 2014 at her son’s (Henry Strickland) home in Mesa, Arizona after a short illness. She was born June 15, 1929 in Cottonwood, Alabama. She moved to Arcadia, Florida in the early 1950s.

Lucy is preceded in death by her late husband, Leon Strickland. She leaves behind a daughter, Wanda Strickland Stokley of Tallahassee, Florida, one son, Henry L. (Beth) Strickland, one grandson, Henry L. (Lisa) Strickland Jr., two grand-daughters, Allison and Kailee, and two grandsons, Justin and Taylor Strickland, all of Mesa, Arizona.

Lucy was known to most people as Miss Lucy, Lucy, Aunt Lucy, or the cake lady. She will be missed greatly by a lot of friends as well as family.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 304 W. Oak Street, Arcadia, Florida 34266 on November 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation be sent to your favorite charity.

Edwina ClemonsEdwina Clemons, 62, of Arcadia, Fla.,

passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2014. Arrangements are by Hickson Funeral Home, Arcadia.

Viola R. ComptonViola R. Compton, 94, passed away

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Arcadia, Fla. Arrangements are by Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Arcadia.

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This is the time of year when our snowbird visitors begin returning and clubs and other groups re-

sume regular meetings. It is a good time to remind you that if your group would like an informative, helpful presenta-tion, the C.A.S.E. Program is available.

Communities Against Senior Exploitation was originally intended to provide older residents with infor-mation about frauds and scams, how to minimize the chances of becoming a victim of these crimes and courses of action to take if actually victimized.

In the approximately six years I have been managing the program, with the support and encouragement of Sheriff Will Wise, this program and

The C.A.S.E. Program is here for the whole communityC.A.S.E. Manager

Phyllis Schwartz

DeSoto County Sheriff ’s Office

its services are now available to the entire community.

One of the most effective ways for me to share information, and the way I en-joy the most, is giving presentations for groups in the community. There is no minimum number of people required to attend and programs are scheduled for the group at their convenience as to time, length of presentation, day of the week and preferred topic.

Available topics include Identity Theft, Mail and Telephone Scams, Computer and Internet Fraud, Home Improvement Scams and Caregiver and Financial Frauds, to name a few. In addition, I have developed seasonal presentations such as Tips for a Safer Holiday Season and Avoiding Tax

Scams, as examples. Another program option is a general overview of scams and frauds currently victimizing people here in DeSoto County as well as neighboring areas.

C.A.S.E. presentations are free to community groups, as well as my par-ticipation, as I am a volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office. It is truly a joint effort between the Sheriff’s Office and the community to minimize the chances of residents becoming victims of scams and frauds by providing valuable, pertinent information.

To schedule a presentation for your group, or for more information, call Lt. Curt Mays or Sheriff Will Wise at 863-993-4700 and they will be happy to help you.

The hospital technician sat directly across from me, armed with a needle to inject a radioactive

substance into my veins in preparation for a thyroid scan. Before beginning her needlework, she asked for the date of my birth.

A routine question, I thought, but on hearing my numbers she seemed surprised and suddenly interested. You’re the second person to come in this morning with those numbers,” she said. “I feel like playing the lottery.”

“I can tell you about something bet-ter than winning the lottery,” I replied.

“You can? What is it?” she asked.And I knew I was again in the right

place at the right time to tell another person how to find peace with God.

According to the Bible, peace comes in three dimensions: peace with God, the peace of God and peace on earth.

Dr. Billy Graham’s first best-selling

book, titled “Peace with God,” was based on Jeremiah 29:13: “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” In it, he concludes that peace with God is available to all who respond in faith to His love.

The prophet, Isaiah, explained that peace with God is available because of what happened at the cross, writing: “The chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). When faith

appropriates full forgiveness, peace with God is assured.

Each morning I quote a Bible verse that speaks of the second dimension of peace: the peace of God (Philippians 4:7). Strange as it may seem, some people have peace with God but do not have the peace of God.

I once read the letter of a woman who had been living with a time bomb for more than 50 years. During that time she had been respected and loved by her family and others and had lived an exemplary life. Probably no one suspected her inner turmoil. Nevertheless the time bomb had been steadily ticking away.

During her youth, this woman of faith had confessed a sin to the Lord and asked His forgiveness. That first confession became the father of scores of others, always concerning the same sin. Just before writing her letter, she

had become so burdened with guilt that it had brought her to the brink of despair. She was ready to do almost anything to feel forgiven.

What more could she do to be forgiven? Nothing.

What more could she do to feel for-given? She could believe the promises in the Bible guaranteeing forgiveness. At that moment she would experience the peace of God.

The third dimension of peace is yet to come and refers to the time when, in the words of the prophets, peace will cover the whole earth.

World peace may be near or far away.Peace with God and the peace of God

can be ours by faith today.

— Roger Campbell is an author, a broadcaster and columnist who was a pastor for 22 years. He can be reached at [email protected].

Something better than winning the lottery

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Strolling 4 A Cure now in fifth year


Volunteers for Strolling 4 a Cure, held Saturday at The Bluffs Commu-nity, include Carrie Baucom, Janet Preston, Joni Kalinowski, Edith Andrade, Vicky Klopfenstein, Jill Edwards, Betty Kauffman, Jaime Dixon and Macie Baucom.

Jeri Frye, Benny Boone and Becky Spires volunteered at Saturday’s Strolling 4 A Cure. The effort raised $3,000 which will be used to provide mammograms for Hardee and DeSoto county residents and to help those receiving treatments who could not afford to pay otherwise.

Janet Preston founded Strolling 4 A Cure in honor of her sister, who died from the disease. Her goal is to provide assistance to women living in DeSoto and Hardee counties who otherwise could not afford mammograms or treatments.

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On Oct. 14, the Tuesday Night Quilters presented the Arcadia Police Department with a selection of handmade comfort quilts to be given to children who might be present at a crime scene or domestic dispute. Pictured are Donna Creel, Jo Ann Burtscher, Vertrina Burns, Susan Coker, Marshal Matt Anderson, Linda Cottrell, Joanna Hewett, Theresa Rapier. Not pictured: Becki Minear, Lynn Cartwright, Kressie Caraway, Pat Draheim, Brenda Johnson, Bonnie Keen, Mary Ann Roe, Judy Birchenough, Clel Shore.

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Residents bemoan unsafe roads, small lots

Editor:The DeSoto County Planning and

Zoning staff report did not fully inves-tigate current traffic conditions and safety issues on Kings Highway. It relied solely on Sonoma’s supplied traffic study which based findings only on traffic counts.

This section of Kings Highway is a narrow, accident-prone road devoid of shoulders, curbing or sidewalks. Branch streets such as Kingsway Circle, Courtly Manor Drive, Sheri Ave., Ben Drive, Glenadine St. and others are narrow with poor turning radiuses as any Lake Suzy resident will verify.

Because County Road 769 is sparsely populated beyond the Lake Suzy community with no stop lights or other speed reducers, drivers routinely speed through Lake Suzy at 60+ mph. This results in many accidents at the intersections as well as vehicles simply driving off the narrow pavement and on to the right of ways, some of which are dangerous embankments.

Adding Sonoma traffic would worsen an already dangerous situation.

There should be no new construction along Kings Highway until the roadway is widened with sidewalks and bike lanes installed. The staff report states that at less than two units per acre, Sonoma is less dense than surrounding subdivisions. However, as required by the LDR PUD (Land Development Regulation Planned Unit Development) regulations, density is calculated

by gross acres in the entire 515 acre development which includes all the ponds, unbuildable land and protected wetlands. This is a very misleading way to compare density — especially in the instance of a PUD. Density is better determined according to how the home settings will appear when complete.

Realistically, a good yardstick is to look at frontage and lot size. The average Sonoma lot is 42 feet wide by 135 feet deep, about 5,700 square feet. Abutting Sonoma is Lake Suzy Estates, in which lot sizes are 10,000 square feet. Sixty percent of the homes are built on double lots. The other abutters, Spring Lake and Deep Creek Section 20, also have lots that are approximately 10,000 square feet, almost double Sonoma’s.

Nearby Pembroke and Pembroke Lakes POAs have lot sizes of nearly 11,000 square feet. Kings Island Property Owners Association has lots of 7000-9000 square feet.

Then look at the homes. Can you imagine the size home that can be built on a Sonoma lot with 42 feet street frontage? Virtually all existing single family homes in Lake Suzy are around 2,000 square feet. Even Lake Suzy’s villas — except for the oldest — have floor plans approaching or higher than 2,000 square feet.

What’s more, new homes being built in the area are trending higher in size. One new home builder’s smallest home is 2,170 square feet and the largest 3,000. Prices start at $250,000. Sonoma, if approved, will have a very chilling effect on the future of upscale home building and the marketability of existing homes in Lake Suzy.

Alliance of Lake Suzy Homeowner Associations (ALSHA)

[Representing 14 HOAs and POAs in Lake Suzy]Maureen Stasi, President.

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submitting my idea to the FAA about how passengers should wear para-chutes when flying and that trap doors be installed under each seat for a better chance at surviving. Yes, a trap door would be in the bathroom as well, but pray that’s not where you’ll be seated in a dire emergency.

I left for my trip on Halloween, so I was not too surprised to see travelers dressed as witches, zombies, and even Spider Man. But after observing a few oddly-attired individuals, I did have to wonder if maybe Walmart’s late night crowd (aka “Wal-Martians”) had taken to the air.

If you don’t bring reading material with you, you’re stuck with perusing that catalog of unique items that’s stuffed in the pouch on the back of the seat you’re facing. You know, the one featuring items that you can’t live without, such as a wireless PC mouse that looks like a Lamborghini, a pillow that looks like a giant package of bacon, garden gnome skeletons wearing their pointy red hats, or one of those four-foot tall heads that looks like those

Easter Island sculptures to put out in your yard to make the neighbors think you’re stranger than you already are, a six-inch remote control lifelike tarantu-la to terrify guests and freak out the cat with, or even one of those 16 feet tall air dancers, complete with fan. You know, those inflatable tube-shaped figures that flop and flail all over the place on the side of the road to attract customers to sales at grand openings and used car lots. Just $369 and it’s yours, shoppers!

It’s common policy now for airline staff to ask those sitting at the exits next to the wings if they agree to help out if there’s an emergency. They don’t go into detail, but people always agree to that open-ended question anyway. What if the emergency is that the plane ran out of toilet paper? What if the landing gear is stuck — are they responsible for crawling down into the belly of the plane and manually freeing it up? I think as paying customers, we’re at least entitled to a list of possible emergencies we may be mustered into action for before we sit there.

How about those impatient folks who can’t wait to get off the plane? As soon as the lights come on, they jump up and hurriedly snatch their luggage out of the overhead bins, as though they’re contestants on CBS’s “Amazing Race.”

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And then they stand there, pressed up against each other, breathing everybody’s pretzel or chewing gum breath, inviting claustrophobia with open arms, for about 10 minutes before they can even begin to wiggle, let alone move forward.

Not me — I just sit there and smile at them and wait till the path is free and clear. That is, unless I’m stuck with an

aisle seat and suddenly have somebody trying to rest their backside on my shoulder.

When the aisles were jammed with standing sardines the other night, the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Last one off has to clean the plane!” We just laughed and laughed. And prayed that it didn’t start a stampede.

confidence. We are glad to hear your plans to expand the concept of com-munity policing. We understand it’s a challenge as council continues to try to squeeze your budget, and we applaud your efforts to find creative ways — grants and donations — to get needed equipment. We are also glad to see the Arcadia Police Department reaching

out through programs such as Shop With a Cop, and encourage greater public outreach.

We encourage you to communicate more openly with The Arcadian, be-cause the paper can be a great vehicle for reaching the public. Together we can keep citizens informed and encour-age them to reach out to APD when they see suspicious activity or have concerns for their neighborhood. The more open and inviting the department is, the faster it will shake off the black cloud from the prior management.

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DMS SOFTBALL WINS

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The DeSoto Middle School

softball team finished a solid

season with a shutout win over

Hill-Gustat.

DeSoto football honors its seniors


DaWayne “Pooh” Hearns with his mother Sharon during the Senior Night ceremony.

ARCADIAN PHOTO BY JOHN BLACK

Although an early season leg injury prevented him from playing this season, Tyvion Rembert’s family showed their pride and support during the Senior Night ceremony.


Patrick Jackson and his father await the pregame introductions.


Coach Richard Koonce escorts David Kirkland during the Senior Night ceremony.


Senior Tajahs Jackson shares a moment with his family prior to last Thursday’s game against Hardee.


Zack Beeles celebrates the Senior Night ceremony with his parents and sister Shelby.


Ernest Robinson (50) celebrates Senior Night with his family and fellow Bulldog Nirion Washington. See more photos on page 14.


Tevan Campbell and his father during the Senior Night ceremony.


Offensive coordinator Bumper Hay gives his players last-minute instructions prior to the game against Hardee.

By STEVE KNAPPArcAdiAn SportS Writer

Dawgs snap losing streak against Hardee

ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected]

DeSoto County head coach Matt Egloff gives a high five to DaWayne Hearns after Hearns scored on a 40-yard run to give the Bulldogs a 14-point lead entering the fourth quarter.

DaWayne Hearns turns the corner for the Bulldogs in their 23-18 win. Hearns scored from 40 yards out and also returned a kickoff 95 yards for another touchdown.

BULLDOGS FOOTBALL FANSThe Bulldogs are 7-1 district champs and will host the quarterfinal regional playoff game against Cape Coral on Friday, Nov.14 at 7:30 p.m.

This is a mandated state playoff game and admission to the game is $8, which is a minimum set rate. We also have 60 prime reserved seats available for $10. If you are interesting in reserved seating please contact Mrs. Mizell at 863-494-3434 or the DeSoto County High School athletic office.

FHSAA( Florida High School Athletic Association) rules state that school employee passes/IDs will not be accepted.

Hope to see everyone there to support our Bulldogs!!

Jarrett ZolkosAthletic DirectorDesoto County High School

Senior Kionte Akins proudly holds the trophy after DeSoto County’s 23-18 win.

DeSoto County student and football fan Briana Harris shows her T-shirt she won last Thursday night.

It’s been a long time since any DeSoto County High School football team has beaten the Hardee Wildcats. It was six long years ago when the Bulldogs last brought the Buck Carlton trophy home. That losing streak is officially over after the Bulldogs took down their rival 23-18 last Thursday.

Bulldogs defensive leader Deionte Turner said, “First time ever beating them, ever!” Senior quarterback Tajahs Jackson echoed Turner’s excitement, saying, “This was my first time ever beating them.” The game’s most valuable player, DaWayne “Pooh” Hearns said, “I can look back and say I beat Hardee and won district all at the same time.”

Hard-fought winThis was not a game where the fans

or the team ever felt comfortable. DeSoto had only 138 yards in total of-fense, while the Wildcats amassed 290. The Bulldogs struggled to put together any sustained drives while Hardee moved the ball easily, especially on the ground where they averaged 13 yards per carry. Hardee also held the advan-tage in first downs 18-7.

“They moved the ball pretty well, but our defense held when it had to,” head coach Matt Egloff said. “We lived off the big plays tonight. You aren’t going to win a lot of games unless you get enough of them and tonight we did. We’ve lived off that and very few turnovers.”

All three of the DeSoto touchdowns came from over 40 yards out. Along with recovering three Wildcat fumbles and 125 yards in penalties by Hardee, the Bulldogs caught enough breaks to finally put an end to the losing streak.

Those big plays included a 95-yard kickoff return by Hearns immediately after the Wildcats struck first with a touchdown and a 6-0 lead. “It was amazing. I went up the middle and bounced out and I had daylight and all of the fans started cheering and it got our team pumped up,” Hearns said. “They (fans) really helped us tonight.”

A little over a minute after Hearns’ score, Quay Fudge had a “scoop and score” when he picked up a fumble and raced 47 yards for a touchdown.

“I saw the ball on the ground and picked it up and went to running,” he said. “It was my first touchdown in my high school career. It’s been a while since I’ve touched the ball.” Fudge, who has a hearing impairment, added, “I couldn’t hear anything but a muffled noise but I saw the fans and players all standing and cheering.”

Cesar Barajas missed the extra point but the Bulldogs took a 13-6 lead into the halftime break.

Second half scoringHardee kicked a field goal in the third

quarter to draw within a touchdown at 13-9. Hearns responded with a 40-yard touchdown run for a 20-9 DeSoto lead.

“That was a ‘bear left’ and the middle was wide open so I just busted up the middle and broke out,” a smiling Hearns said.

Barajas kicked a career-long 41-yard field goal to close out the third quarter.

“It felt great to kick that field goal and beat Hardee and win the district all in one night,” Barajas said. The Bulldogs’ kicker finished with five points from the field goal and the two extra points, which turned out to be the final margin of victory.

Hardee blocked a Barajas punt midway through the fourth quarter, resulting in a safety. Luckily for DeSoto, the ball rolled out of the end zone. Had it stayed in, Hardee could have recov-ered it for a touchdown. DeSoto was forced to kick the ball back to Hardee because of the safety, and the Wildcats drove down the field and scored a touchdown with 5:41 left in the game to pull within five.

Clutch driveWith very little success moving the

chains and eating up the clock all game, the Bulldogs put together their best drive of the night when they need-ed it the most. Facing a fourth down on the Hardee 47-yard-line, the Bulldogs went into punt formation with 1:47 left in the game.

On a play that Bulldogs fans watched seal the win against Booker earlier this season, Tony Lee took the short snap in front of punter Barajas. Lee flipped an easy pass to a wide open Nirion Washington. Washington sprinted to the Hardee 10-yard-line. From there the Bulldogs ran Egloff’s favorite play called the “victory formation.” The Bulldogs took a knee and started to celebrate with their fans.

Battle at Braden RiverIt was the Bulldogs’ first win as a

top 10 state-ranked team (they went into the game ranked No. 9 in 5A-13). Tomorrow night they travel to Braden River, which was also ranked No. 9 in 7A-10 before last week’s win over Palmetto.

These teams are similar in that the Pirates’ average score this season is 36-10, while the Bulldogs’ average is 31-11. Both teams are in the playoffs regardless of the outcome of tomor-row’s game, so keeping healthy is a prime objective. The one big difference is that Braden River hasn’t been beaten yet this season, and the Bulldogs would like to be the ones that give them their first loss.

Game time is 7:30 p.m. and it will be broadcast on WFLN 1480 AM.



Deionte Turner poses with his family during Senior Night festivities prior to the Bull-dogs’ game against Hardee.


Rayshon Stroman celebrates Senior Night with his mom and sister.


Cheerleader Quaniqua Jennings celebrates Senior Night with La La Young, Sonja Jennings, Bobby Young, Richard Bowers and Latrevious Jennings.


Reggie Jones’ family poses with him during the Senior Night ceremony before cheering on the Bulldogs in the game against Hardee.

PHOTO BY STEVE KNAPP, [email protected]

Senior Tony Lee and his family pose during the ceremony prior to the game.


Senior Alfredrick Tyson (20) and freshman Jon-Shea Reed pose with family before the game.

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Prior to the DeSoto Middle School softball team’s final game of the season, the eighth grade players were recognized in a brief ceremony. Balloons and flowers were exchanged, and all the girls were excited for each other. During warm-ups, assistant coach Keith Wallace noticed the team was not as fo-cused as they usually are before a game, so he called them in.

“I know you all are excited and that’s to be expected,” he said, “but we need to focus on the task at hand, remember what we learned this season and win this ballgame.” Despite hitting into three double plays in five innings of play, the Bulldogs maintained their composure and focus to defeat Hill-Gustat 6-0.

After a scoreless first, the Bulldogs tallied their first run in the second on a Desarae Omar hit that was misplayed by the Hill-Gustat left fielder, allowing Brianna Mansfield to cross the plate. The Bulldogs had hit into a double play earlier in the inning to stifle a larger scoring opportunity. Pitcher Makayla Price made the one-run lead appear larger by pitching three innings of shut-out ball, allowing only two hits and walking one.

DeSoto’s big inning came in the fourth when three straight singles by Cheyenne Torres, Gabriella Posadas and Breanne Tew brought in a couple of runs. One out later, Omar had an RBI single, and Kayla Tanner finished with a single of her own to give the Bulldogs a 5-0 lead.

The Bulldogs got their final run of the game in the fifth thanks to some aggressive base running by Cheyenne Torres. Sophia Ruiz came in to pitch

the final three innings for the Bulldogs. The hard throwing Ruiz struck out seven of nine hitters, helping the Bulldogs clinch the 6-0 victory and a 6-4 season record.

The coaching staff spent some time with the team after the game, emphasizing not only the fundamentals of the game, but some fundamentals in life as well.

“You have to earn everything from here on out,” Wallace said. “Be it trying out for high school ball, or interviewing for a job, you have to earn it. Grades, SAT scores, and attitude will be weighed first if you plan on playing in college.”

“We had a lot of players who were new to the game,” said head coach Jo Rowan. “I believe only five had played any travel ball. So many of them had to learn not only the fundamentals but also get an understanding of the game.” Rowan then summed it up best when she told her team, “It’s been a pleasure and we’re looking good for next year.”

Middle school softball takes finaleBy DAVE BREMER

ArcAdiAn SportS Writer

The DeSoto Middle School softball team finished their year with a 6-4 record after a win over Hill-Gustat.

PHOTOS BY DAVE BREMER

Jessi Rowan makes contact and gets on base for the Bulldogs in a game against Hill-Gustat. Rowan and her team played on to a 6-0 victory.

Sophia Ruiz easily beats the throw to first for a hit in a game against Hill-Gustat. The DMS Bulldogs won the game 6-0 to finish 6-4 for the season.

Makayla Price pitched three innings of shutout ball for the Bulldogs against Hill-Gustat. The Bulldogs continued the shutout for a 6-0 victory.

Sophia Ruiz came in to pitch the last three innings and continued to shut out Hill-Gustat. The Bulldogs won the game 6-0.

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Pete Dupreist, Course Manager Jason Laman, Chuck Sloane and Dr. Mohan Narayanan prepare to tee off early Saturday morning for the DeSoto Memorial Hospital Foundtation’s annual golf tournament.

Above: Scott Mears from Mosaic, David Bishop, Justin Keene and Arcadia city Coun-cilman Keith Keene don’t mind the windy weather playing at The Bluffs Golf Course. The annual golf tourney is one of two major fundraisers the hospital’s Founda-tion holds each year to raise money for hospital improve-ments.

Dr. Vaidy Nathan, Joe Schortz and Dr. Muhammad Memon teamed up to play a round of golf at The Bluffs to support the DeSoto Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Left: Former DeSoto Memorial Hospital Board members Bonnie Malloy (15 years) of Radio Shack, and Kathy Bradt (8 years), representing Arcadia Village, take a break while running this year’s DMH Foundation golf tourney.

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Are our football players being protected from concussions with the helmets they are wearing? Is the cost of newer and better helmets worth the potential rewards of limiting head injuries? With the aver-age player receiving over 500 impacts per season with a 10 G or greater force, many wonder if there is anything that can be done to protect the players from possible lifetime prob-lems resulting from inferior helmets.

The Bulldogs’ Tyvion Rembert broke his leg this season, but it will heal up. Lineman Chace Higgins injured his knee and it has healed up with rest followed by rehabilitation.

But how about the player who has his brain banged around in his head because of a hard hit and inferior helmet: does that ever heal? Many professional players have had problems later in life that have been related

to concussions they received during their careers.

NBC-2 news recently did a

six-month report on football helmets in southwest Florida. They found out that there is a

grading system in place from a Virginia Tech study that ranked helmets with a one-star to five-star rating, with the five-star being the best.

The study showed 66 helmets in Lee County graded a 2-star or less. In Collier County, 45 helmets received a 2-star or less rating, and 13 in Charlotte County that should be replaced to provide better safety for players.

DeSoto scores highWhat about our DeSoto

players: are they safe? If your son was wearing a helmet with a one- or two-star rating wouldn’t you want him in a better one? It’s expensive to replace helmets, with a cost of over $30,000 to upgrade.

NBC 2 came to DeSoto County to look at the Bulldogs helmets and released their findings. All 150 players in the DeSoto County school system have the best helmets on the market.

When the Bulldogs bought

new helmets before the season began, they went to the find-ings in the Virginia Tech studies and wanted the best helmet possible. They didn’t settle for a four-star helmet, they went to the “Cadillac” of helmets and outfitted their entire team with five-star helmets with a cost of over $30,000.

With limited budgets for every school, DeSoto County varsity football head coach Matt Egloff said, “Nobody bat-ted an eye at the actual cost of everything and it’s been a really good thing out here. We looked at the Virginia Tech studies and everybody was on board. It was a real easy quick decision, a no-brainer. I never wanted to drive home at night thinking, ‘could I have bought a better helmet or done something else for the kid?’”

Sheila Gaitan has two boys on the varsity team and said, “(My sons) told me about the helmets. It meant a lot to both of them that the coach and the school had invested in their safety.”

Helmet study: Are DeSoto’s players safe?By STEVE KNAPP

ArcAdiAn SportS Writer


These Riddell helmets are the top of the line with a five-star rating. Each DeSoto County football player was outfitted with this helmet before the season began to provide the best protection possible for our players.

Blazing Blue Band of DeSoto High takes honors

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY TERESA JARVIS

The Blazing Blue Band of DeSoto County High School hammed it up for a not-so-formal portrait during a competition. Nikki Meredith is Visual Director; Nicole Walsh is Color Guard Instructor; James Mock is Band Director and Christie Cooley is Assistant Band Director.

At the Lehigh Lightning Tournament of Bands competition on Oct. 1, the Blazing Blue Band placed second in its division. From left: Brass Captain Logan Longenecker, Woodwind Captain Jorge Hernandez, Drum Major Mariela Espinoza, Drum Major Britt Jarvis, Band Captain Amber Maynard, Color Guard Captain Brittany Scott, and Visual Director Nikki Meredith.

The Blazing Blue Band competed in the Crown Jewel Marching Competition in Vero Beach on Oct. 18, performing a show called “Medusa.” The Blazing Blue Drum Majors — Mariela Espi-noza in the white dress and Britt Jarvis in the Medusa costume — received first place awards for Best in Class and placed second overall out of all the bands at the event.

Farm workers needed to harvest citrus. The wage offer of the highest of $10.26 per hour or applicable piece rate depending on crop activity. Employers guarantees 3/4th the work opportunity as specified in 20 CFR Sec. 655.122(i). Work tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to worker. Anticipated start and end dates are 11/15/2014 through 6/10/2015 which is dependent on weather conditions, fruit maturity and processing plants schedule. Workers will climb a 20 foot ladder and carry an 80lb sack, when full, at a minimum of 6 hours a day. Six days of work a week is required. Position is temporary and available for up to 132 employees. Worksite will be in DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Charlotte and Manatee Counties in Florida. If worker lives outside Arcadia, FL or is beyond a reasonably commuting distance to the worksite, housing will be made available at no cost to workers, including U.S. workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Provided housing will be located in Arcadia, FL. For workers residing beyond normal commuting distances, reasonable transportation and subsistence expenses to the Arcadia will be provided or paid by the employer after completion of 50% or the work period, or earlier, if appropriate. Apply for this job at the nearest office of the Services for Workforce Agency (SWA) or Florida Department of Economic opportunity and provide the number FL9938995 at 850-245-7105.

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The Confederate Cow Cavalry SCV #2181 Camp, assisted by other SCV Camps, the Emeline Piggott OCR #24 and UDC #2501, are going to the Fort Ogden Cemetery at 10 a.m. Nov. 15 to honor 16 CSA soldiers with a Cross of Honor dedication and memorial service for those early pioneers, settlers and Confederate soldiers. Most of these men came from families here and the surrounding counties north of here. This will be a large celebration; please bring your own folding chair.

The men being honored are: Sgt. Willoughby Williams, Pvt. Isaac Johns, John A. Williams, Joel Jackson Addison, James Hingson, 1st Lt. FCM (Francis Calvin Morgan) Boggess, William Alexander Johnson, Pvt. Jetson O. Carr, Pvt. Eli O. Morgan, Pvt. Joseph Patrick, Pvt. Elias B. Keen, Pvt. D.W. Robinson, Pvt. Ephraim W. Thompson, Pvt. Nathan K. Williams, Pvt. Green Strickland.

The Fort Ogden Cemetery is south of Arcadia off U.S, Highway 17 in Fort Ogden. Signs will direct traffic to the cemetery. For more information, email [email protected].

Cow Cavalry to honor CSA soldiers

SUBMITTED By LEON ARTHURConfederate Cow Cavalry

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A ceremony was held in March at Oak Ridge Cemetery unveiling the Southern Cross of Honor at the grave of Peyton S. Pearce, who was born Sept. 10, 1842 and died Oct. 28, 1910. Ladonna Perry and Mike Herring reveal the newly placed marker to honor Pearce’s service during the Civil War. Crosses of Honor will be placed on the graves of CSA soldiers on Nov. 15 at the Fort Ogden Cemetery.

Arcadia Main Street Association themed its first Saturday market for November “Arcadia Heritage Day.” Along with the usual market offerings of baked goods, jams, jellies, fresh produce and handmade crafts, visitors were treated to some unique cultural experiences.

Arcadia Rodeo shoot-out enactors casually walked the streets, the women in their hoop skirts and men in long riding coats and the ubiquitous cowboy hats. At 10 a.m., the villains came to town, taunts were made, guns drawn, and when the smoke cleared, only the good guys were left standing. There were enough locals on hand that no one panicked in fear real bullets were being exchanged.

AMSA put out a call for artists and entertainers. Members of the Nocatee Music Circle turned out and provided background music for the market goers. DeSoto Arts and Humanities Council members set up easels at Peddler’s Boutique, and drew onlookers as they worked on paintings, and offered information about the Arcadia Plein Air Paint-out coming up on Nov. 15.

DeSoto County Historical Society members gave walking tours of our community, and several visitors en-joyed the walk in the brisk fall weather. They also sold their publications on the history of our community, as well as Howard Melton’s two volumes of historical photographs.

But the real treat of the day was the “Arcadia Heritage Museum” set up just for the day in a vacant shop space in the Oak Park Inn building. Arcadia Main Street Association volunteers gathered historical photographs, paint-ings and artifacts and set up a tem-porary mini-museum. Commissioner Jim Selph was on hand to talk about the agricultural history of our county and explain what some of the artifacts were used for. Visitors could sit down and enjoy the “Florida Cowboys” video

by Victor Milt, or chat with Larry Creel about the many historic photographs he has posted on Facebook.

The effort was a sort of social experiment. Are folks interested in the history and culture of our com-munity? The response of most visitors was that it was a wonderful asset to the downtown area, and most were surprised to learn that it was all done just for the day.

It was a small sample of what the AMSA hopes to do with the former Arcadia City Hall building. Their vision is to restore the building and open it as a visitor and cultural center with histor-ical and art displays. It would serve as a focal point to the community. It would be a link to DeSoto County Historical Society’s Ingraham House Museum and Howard and Velma Melton Historical Research Library just two blocks away. The City of Arcadia is a very walkable town.

Arcadia’s downtown district is already a mecca for antique shoppers. A muse-um and cultural center would further engage visitors and encourage them to spend more time — and dollars — in our community. It is often said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Last month’s Pine Level Public Art and Archaeology Day celebrated a community that is no lon-ger in existence because the residents literally picked up stakes and moved to the town of Arcadia that showed more promise of prosperity.

The old Arcadia City Hall building sits mostly vacant yet remains a symbol of the prosperity of the 1920s land boom. A historic restoration project would likely span several years or more. The conversion of former municipal build-ings to community use has been done in progressive towns across the state. DCHS and DAHC support the efforts of AMSA to create a museum and cultural center in the former Arcadia City Hall building. The three organizations are committed to cooperating to make the vision a reality.

Arcadia’s heritage our marketing advantageBy Karen SmoKe

ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY AL SMOKE

Dave Hutchinson chats with Margaret Way, while Martha Jo Markey and Commissioner Jim Selph talk about the museum the Arcadia Main Street organized.

Commissioner Jim Selph talks with Connie Bateman who set up the display. Selph talked with visitors about DeSoto’s agricultural history.

Visitors enjoyed the display

of historical photographs

and paintings by local artists.

Heather Nedley talks with

Arcadia Main Street Connie

Bateman, who organized the mini museum, and John Bry,

AMS interim director. AMS

hopes to set up a permanent

museum/gallery in the

old Arcadia City Hall Building.


DeSoto County has a poverty rate almost double that of any other county in the state. All Faiths Food Bank serves the region by providing food at mobile pantries, schools, agency partner sites, and to or-ganizations that offer prepared

meals. In September, The Mosaic Company awarded All Faiths a $65,000 grant as part of the company’s commitment to hunger relief in commu-nities where it operates. The funds will be used to provide food to families in need where more residents face hunger and poverty than any other county in the state of Florida.

“We are so grateful for Mosaic’s ongoing support,” said All Faiths Executive Director Sandra Frank. “Their generos-ity has helped us expand our distribution, get food to more families in need, and imple-ment programs like backpacks which provide food over the weekends when the children may otherwise go without.”

“We are pleased to align funding with organizations that provide food to those who need it most,” said Heather Nedley, Public Affairs Manager with Mosaic. “We applaud All Faiths and their local partners for supporting hunger relief and ensuring children and families have access to nutritious food in our community.”

More than 90 percent of the students in DeSoto County qualify for free or reduced lunch programs, and along with the BackPack and Growing Healthy Kids programs, All Faiths Food Bank hosts a public distribution at Nocatee Elementary on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Mosaic awards $65,000 to All Faiths Food Bank for DeSotoBy LAURA COYLE

AFFB Dir. oF MArketing

PHOTOS PROVIDED

Packages of food are prepared by volunteers to hand out to needy families by the All Faiths Food Bank, with help from a generous grant from Mosaic Co.

Local representatives of Mosaic Co. and the All Faiths Food Bank help prepare canned goods at Nocatee Elementary School to give to local families in need. Mosaic recently gave AFFB a $65,000 grant to assist its efforts in DeSoto.

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in this lawsuit will be mailed tothe address on record at theClerk's office. Dated: October20, 2014 MITZIE W. MCGAVICCLERK OF THE CIRCUITCOURT BY: /S/ B. WynnDeputy Clerk Published10/23/14, 10/30/14,11/6/14 & 11/13/14131159 3100664IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIALCIRCUIT IN AND FOR

DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.: 2014 DR 498Leodegario Ramirezandmaria D. Rodriquez Colorado,Respondent


MARRIAGETO: Maria D. RodriguezColoradoLast Known Address:1661 First Avenue,Arcadia, FL 34266YOU ARE NOTIFIED that anaction has been filed againstyou and that you are requiredto serve a copy of your writtendefenses, if any, to thePetitioner,Leodegario Ramirezwhose address is, 6100 SWSable Avenue, Arcadia, FL34266 on or before December8, 2014 and file the originalwith the clerk of this Court at115 E. Oak St. Arcadia, FL34266 before service onPetitioner or immediatelythereafter. If you fail to do so,a default may be enteredagainst you for the reliefdemanded in this petition.Copies of all court documentsin this case, including orders,are available at the Clerk of theCircuit Court's office. You mayreview these documents uponrequest. You must keep theClerk of the Circuit Court'soffice notified of your currentaddress. (You may file Noticeof Current Address, FloridaSupreme Court ApprovedFamily Law Form 12.915).Future papers in this lawsuitwill be mailed to the addresson record at the Clerk's office.Dated: October 20, 2014MITZIE W. MCGAVICCLERK OF THE CIRCUITCOURT BY: /S/ B. WynnDeputy Clerk Published11/6/14, 11/13/14,11/20/14 & 11/27/14131159 3107735

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CASE NO.: 2014 DR 330Nhan Hien NguyenandCandelaria Garcia Mejia,Respondent


MARRIAGETO: Candelaria Garcia MejiaLast Known Address:HIDALGO NO 84-A, SOYUTIANW AFUERA TAMAZOLA, JALIS-CO, MEXICO 49650YOU ARE NOTIFIED that anaction has been filed againstyou and that you are requiredto serve a copy of your writtendefenses, if any, to theP i i ATTORNEY FRANK


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Petitioner,ATTORNEY FRANKRIBEL, JR whose address is,25 EAST OAK STREET,Arcadia, FL 34266 on orbefore December 8, 2014 andfile the original with the clerk ofthis Court at 115 E. Oak St.Arcadia, FL 34266 beforeservice on Petitioner or imme-diately thereafter. If you fail todo so, a default may beentered against you for therelief demanded in this peti-tion. Copies of all court docu-ments in this case, includingorders, are available at theClerk of the Circuit Court'soffice. You may review thesedocuments upon request. Youmust keep the Clerk of theCircuit Court's office notifiedof your current address. (Youmay file Notice of CurrentAddress, Florida SupremeCourt Approved Family LawForm 12.915). Future papersin this lawsuit will be mailed tothe address on record at theClerk's office. Dated: October29, 2014 MITZIE W. MCGAVICCLERK OF THE CIRCUITCOURT BY: /S/ B. WynnDeputy Clerk Published11/6/14, 11/13/14,11/20/14 & 11/27/14131159 3107800

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DESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDACASE NO.: 2014 DR 540Brigette Pamela GanderandRickie James Gander,Respondent


MARRIAGETO: Rickie James GanderLast Known Address:102 Perdido Cr.Niceville, FL 32578YOU ARE NOTIFIED that anaction has been filed againstyou and that you are requiredto serve a copy of your writtendefenses, if any, to thePetitioner, Brigette P. Ganderwhose address is, 4364 NEAndrea Terrace, Arcadia, FL34266 on or before November17, 2014 and file the originalwith the clerk of this Court at115 E. Oak St. Arcadia, FL34266 before service onPetitioner or immediatelythereafter. If you fail to do so,a default may be enteredagainst you for the reliefdemanded in this petition.Copies of all court documentsin this case, including orders,are available at the Clerk of theCircuit Court's office. You mayreview these documents uponrequest. You must keep theClerk of the Circuit Court'soffice notified of your currentaddress. (You may file Noticeof Current Address, FloridaSupreme Court ApprovedFamily Law Form 12.915).Future papers in this lawsuitwill be mailed to the addresson record at the Clerk's office.Dated: October 14, 2014MITZIE W. MCGAVICCLERK OF THE CIRCUITCOURTBY: /S/ M. HarrisDeputy ClerkPublished 10/16/14,10/23/14, 10/30/14 &11/6/14 131159 3098517

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORDESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFile No. 14CP105Division ProbateIN RE: ESTATE OF MARY LINDAWILLIAMSDeceased.NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of theestate of mary Linda Williams,deceased, whose date ofdeath was July 1, 2014, ispending in the Circuit Court ofDeSoto County, Florida, Pro-bate Division, the address ofwhich is 115 East Oak STreet,Arcadia, FLorida 34266. Thenames and addresses of the

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personal representative andthe personal representative’sattorney are set forth below.All creditors of the decedentand other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent’s estate on whom acopy of this notice is requiredto be served must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHE LATER OF 3 MOTHSAFTER THE TIME OF FIRSTPUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICEOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATEOF SERVICE OF A COPY OFTHIS NOTICE ON THEM. Allother creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent’s estate must filetheir claims with this courtWITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THEDATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALLCLAIMS NOT FILED WITHINTHE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED. NOTWITHSTANDINGTHE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIMFILED TWO (2) YEARS ORMORE AFTER THE DECE-DENT’S DATE OF THE DEATHIS BARRED. The date of firstpublication of this notice is11/6/14.Attorney for Personal Repre-sentative:W. Roy Wilkes, AttorneyFlorida Bar Number: 608475202 Dal Hall Blvd.Lake Placid, Florida 33852Telephone: (863) 699-2222Fax: (863) 382-7715E-Mail:[email protected] E-Mail:[email protected] Representative:Pamela Lyn Bowden116 Wild Orchid LaneOrange Park, Florida 32065Published 11/6/14 &11/13/14 375177 3107377IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORDESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFile No. 14CP106Division Twelfth

IN RE: ESTATE OFWallace D.Hopea.k.a. Wallace David Hope, Sr.Deceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of theestate of Wallace D. Hopea.k.a. Wallace David Hope, Sr.,deceased, whose date ofdeath was September 17,2014, and whose social secu-rity number are xxx-xx-1326, ispending in the Circuit Court forDeSoto County, Florida, Pro-bate Division, the address ofwhich is 115 East Oak Street,Arcadia, Florida 34266. Thenames and addresses of thepersonal representative andthe personal representative'sattorney are set forth below.All creditors of the decedentand other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate on whom acopy of this notice is requiredto be served must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHE LATER OF 3 MONTHSAFTER THE TIME OF THEFIRST PUBLICATION OF THISNOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTERTHE DATE OF SERVICE OF ACOPY OF THIS NOTICE ONTHEM. All other creditors ofthe decedent and other per-sons having claims ordemands against decedent'sestate must file their claimswith this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE.ALL CLAIMS NOTFILED WITHIN THE TIME PERI-ODS SET FORTH IN SECTION733.702 OF THE FLORIDAPROBATE CODE WILL BE FOR-EVER BARRED. NOTWITH-STANDING THE TIME PERIODSET FORTH ABOVE, ANYCLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARSOR MORE AFTER THE DECE-DENT'S DATE OF DEATH ISBARRED. The date of first pub-lication of this notice is 115East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL34266 Attorney for PersonalRepresentative:Eugene E. Waldron, Jr.P i S i E M il

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Primary Service E-Mail:[email protected] E-Mail:[email protected] Bar No. 0794971Eugene E. Waldron, Jr., P.A.124 N. Brevard AvenueArcadia, Florida 34266Telephone: (863) 494-4323Personal Representative:Wallace David Hope, Jr.P.O. Box 58Nocatee, Florida 34268Published 11/6/14 &11/13/14 228541 3107041

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FORDESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDAPROBATE DIVISIONFile No.14CP107Division TwelfthIN RE: ESTATE OFClara Cellon HortonDeceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of theestate of Clara Cellon Horton,deceased, whose date ofdeath was May 6, 2014, andwhose social security numberare xxx-xx-2945, is pending inthe Circuit Court for DeSotoCounty, Florida, Probate Divi-sion, the address of which is115 East Oak Street, Arcadia,Florida 34266. The namesand addresses of the personalrepresentatives and the per-sonal representatives' attorneyare set forth below. All credi-tors of the decedent and otherpersons having claims ordemands against decedent'sestate on whom a copy of thisnotice is required to be servedmust file their claims with thiscourt WITHIN THE LATER OF 3MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYSAFTER THE DATE OF SERVICEOF A COPY OF THIS NOTICEON THEM. All other creditorsof the decedent and other per-sons having claims ordemands against decedent'sestate must file their claimswith this court WITHIN 3MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OFTHE FIRST PUBLICATION OFTHIS NOTICE. ALL CLAIMSNOT FILED WITHIN THE TIMEPERIODS SET FORTH IN SEC-TION 733.702 OF THE FLORI-DA PROBATE CODE WILL BEFOREVER BARRED. NOTWITH-STANDING THE TIME PERIODSET FORTH ABOVE, ANYCLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARSOR MORE AFTER THE DECE-DENT'S DATE OF DEATH ISBARRED. The date of first pub-lication of this notice isNovember 6, 2014Attorney for Personal Repre-sentatives:Eugene E. Waldron, Jr.Attorney for PetitionersPrimary Service E-Mail:[email protected] Service E-Mail:[email protected] Bar No. 0794971Eugene E. Waldron, Jr., P.A.124 N. Brevard AvenueArcadia, Florida 34266Telephone: (863) 494-4323Personal Representatives:Lavenia L. Carter6096 SE Horton AvenueArcadia, Florida 34266Edmond W. Horton, Jr.805 North Arcadia AvenueArcadia, Florida 34266Published 11/6/14 &11/13/14 228541 3107046

IN THE TWELTH CIRCUITCOURT FOR DESOTO COUNTY,FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISIONFile No.142014CP000092CPAXMADivision ProbateIN RE: ESTATE OFJAMES JOSEPH BROEHLDeceased.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSThe administration of theestate of James JosephBroehl, deceased, whose dateof death was May 13, 2014, ispending in the Circuit Court forDesoto County, Florida, Pro-bate Division, the address ofwhich is 115 E Oak St., Rm.101, Arcadia, FL 34266. Thenames and addresses of thepersonal representative andthe personal representative'sattorney are set forth below.All creditors of the decedent

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and other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate on whom acopy of this notice is requiredto be served must file theirclaims with this court WITHINTHE LATER OF 3 MONTHSAFTER THE TIME OF THEFIRST PUBLICATION OF THISNOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTERTHE DATE OF SERVICE OF ACOPY OF THIS NOTICE ONTHEM.All other creditors of the dece-dent and other persons havingclaims or demands againstdecedent's estate must filetheir claims with this courtWITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THEDATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-TION OF THIS NOTICE. ALLCLAIMS NOT FILED WITHINTHE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH IN SECTION 733.702OF THE FLORIDA PROBATECODE WILL BE FOREVERBARRED. NOTWITHSTANDINGTHE TIME PERIODS SETFORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIMFILED TWO (2) YEARS ORMORE AFTER THE DECE-DENT'S DATE OF DEATH ISBARRED. The date of first pub-lication of this notice is Novem-ber 6, 2014.Attorney for Personal Repre-sentative:Oscar T. BlasingameAttorneyFlorida Bar Number: 6215018401 MLK St. N., STE BSAINT PETERSBURG,FL 33702Telephone: (727) 577-9009Fax: (727) 576-9384Personal Representative:Erin Broehl1944 Hidden Creek Cir. Unit 7Palatine, IL 60072Published 11/6/14 &11/13/14 375219 3107822

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT IN AND FOR DESOTOCOUNTY, FLORIDACIVIL ACTIONCASE NO.:14-2009-CA-001298DIVISION: ZBANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUC-CESSOR BY MERGER TO BACHOME LOANS SERVICING, LPFKA COUNTRYWIDE HOMELOANS SERVICING, LP,Plaintiff,vs.BETTY L. PHILLIPS A/K/ABETTY PHILLIPS , et al,Defendant(s).NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED

FORECLOSURE SALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-suant to an Order Reschedul-ing Foreclosure Sale datedOctober 9, 2014 and enteredin Case NO. 14-2009-CA-001298 of the Circuit Court ofthe TWELFTH Judicial Circuit inand for DESOTO County, Flori-da wherein BANK OF AMERICA,N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERG-ER TO BAC HOME LOANSSERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRY-WIDE HOME LOANS SERVIC-ING, LP, is the Plaintiff andBETTY L. PHILLIPS A/K/ABETTY PHILLIPS; JAMES DPHILLIPS; are the Defen-dants, The Clerk of the Courtwill sell to the highest and bestbidder for cash at DeSotoCounty Courthouse, 115 OakStreet, Arcadia, FL 34266 at11:00AM, on the 20th day ofNovember, 2014, the follow-ing described property as setforth in said Final Judgment:LOT 2, BLOCK "N", FORESTPINE ESTATES, ACCORDINGTO THE PLAT THEREOFRECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9AT PAGE 20 OF THE PUBLICRECORDS OF DESOTO COUN-TY, FLORIDA. TOGETHER WITHA 2004 DOUBLE WIDE MOBILEHOME; VIN NO. H181430 GL&R A/K/A1336 SE Pear Dr,Arcadia, FL 34266Any person claiming an inter-est in the surplus from thesale, if any, other than theproperty owner as of the dateof h Li P d fil


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of the Lis Pendens must file aclaim within sixty (60) daysafter the sale. WITNESS MYHAND and the seal of thisCourt on November 4, 2014.Mitzie McGavicClerk of the Circuit CourtBy: /s/ B. WynnDeputy Clerk

See Americans withDisabilities Act

If you are a person with a dis-ability who needs any accom-modation in order to partici-pate in this proceeding, youare entitled, at no cost to you,to the provision of certainassistance. Please contact theDeSoto County Clerk's Office,115 East Oak Street, Arcadia,Florida 34266, (863)993-4876, at least seven (7) daysbefore your scheduled courtappearance, or immediatelyupon receiving this notificationif the time before the sched-uled appearance is less thanseven (7) days; if you are hear-ing or voice impaired, call711. Published 11/6/14 &11/13/14 234766 3107583

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT OF FLORIDA IN AND FORDESOTO COUNTY GENERALJURISDICTION DIVISIONCASE NO.2014CA000242AXMANATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,Plaintiff,vs.BOYCE DALE DIXON JR AKA B.DALE DIXION JR, et al.,Defendants.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-suant to a Summary FinalJudgment of Foreclosure filedOctober 8, 2014 entered inCivil Case No.2014CA000242AXMA of theCircuit Court of the TWELFTHJudicial Circuit in and for DeS-oto County, Arcadia, Florida,the Clerk of Court will sell tothe highest and best bidder forcash at the south door of theDeSoto County Courthouse,115 East Oak Street, Arcadia,FL. 34266 in accordance withChapter 45, Florida Statuteson the 20th day of November,2014 at 11:00 AM on the fol-lowing described property asset forth in said Summary FinalJudgment, to-wit:All that certain land situate inDeSoto County, Florida, viz:Begin at the S 1/4 corner ofSection 3, Township 39 S,Range 23 E; thence N00°33`11" E along centerlineof SR #761, 2693.58 feet tothe Point of Beginning; thencecontinue same line, 330.0feet; thence S 89°49`11"W,660.0 feet; thence S00°33`11" W, 330.0 feet;thence N 89°49`11" E, 660.0feet to the Point of Beginning,LESS Right-of-Way to SR #761along East side. Any personclaiming an interest in the sur-plus from the sale, if any, otherthan the property owner as ofthe date of the Lis Pendens,must file a claim within 60days after the sale. Dated this10 day of October, 2014.CLERK OF THE CIRCUITCOURT As Clerk of the CourtBY: /s/ B. WynnDeputy ClerkIf you are a person with a dis-ability who needs any accom-modation in order to partici-pate in a court proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost toyou, to the provision of certainassistance: Please contactDeSoto County Jury Office,115 East Oak Street, Arcadia,Florida 34266. Telephone:(863) 993-4876. If you arehearing or voice impaired,please call 711. Published10/30/14 & 11/6/14338038 3104932

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT IN AND FOR DESOTOCOUNTY, FLORIDA GENERALJURISDICTION DIVISIONCase No. 2009CA000792U.S. Bank Trust National Asso-ciation not in its individualcapacity but solely as OwnerTrustee for CPHF Trust 1,Pl i iff,


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Plaintiff,vs,Antonio R. Sandoval a/k/aAntonio Sandoval, et al,Defendants.NOTICE OF FORECLOSURESALENOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-suant to a Final Judgment ofForeclosure dated October 8,2014 entered in Case No.2009CA000792 of the CircuitCourt of the Twelfth JudicialCircuit, in and for DeSotoCounty, Florida, wherein U.S.Bank Trust National Associa-tion not in its individual capaci-ty but solely as Owner Trusteefor CPHF Trust 1 is the Plaintiffand AAA Sandoval farms, Inc;Antonio R. Sandoval a/k/aAntonio Sandoval; John Doeand Jane Doe as Unknown Ten-ants in Possession are theDefendants, that I will sell tothe highest and best bidder forcash at, the south door of thecourthouse at 115 East OakSTreet, ARcadia, FL 34266,beginning at 11:00 on the 2ndday of December, 2014 thefollowing described propertyas set forth in said Final Judge-ment, to wit: BEGIN AT THENORTHEAST CORNER OF SEC-TION 30, TOWNSHIP 38SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, FORPOINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE SOUTH 1 DEGREE28’48” EAST ALONG THEEAST LINE OF SAID SECTION30, 325.10 FEET; THENCESOUTH 89 DEGREES 59’10”WEST AND PARALLEL TO THENORTH LINE OF SAID SEC-TION 30, 208.71 FEET;THENCE NORTH 1 DEGREE28’46” WEST AND PARALLELTO THE EAST LINE OF SAIDSECTION 30, 325.10 FEET TOTHE NORTH LINE OF SECTION30; THENCE NORTH 89DEGREES 59’10” EASTALONG SAID NORTH LINE,208.71 FEET TO POINT OFBEGINNING. LESS RIGHT-OF-WAY TO STATE ROAD #760-AON THE NORTH SIDE ANDCOUNTY ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYON THE EAST SIDE, ALL LYINGAND BEING IN DESOTO COUN-TY FLORIDA. Any person claim-ing an interest in the surplusfrom the sale, if any, other thanthe property owner as of thedate of the lis pendens mustfile a claim within 60 days afterthe sale. Dated this 21st dayof October, 2014. MitzieMcGavicAs Clerk of the CourtBy: /s/ B. WynnAs Deputy ClerkIf you are a person with a dis-ability who needs any accom-modation in order to partici-pate in a court proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost toyou, to the provision of certainassistance: Please contactDeSoto County Jury Office,115 East Oak Street, Arcadia,Florida 34266. Telephone:(863) 993-4876. If you arehearing or voice impaired,please call 711. Published11/6/14 & 11/13/14349911 3107131IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT IN AND FOR DESOTOCOUNTY, FLORIDA GENERALJURISDICTION DIVISIONCASE NO. 2012-CA-000050ONEWEST BANK, FSB,Plaintiff,vs.UNKNOWN TENANT;UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ORBENEFICIARIES OF THEESTATE OF RONALD SWEET-ING; EDITH SWEETING; SEC-RETARY OF HOUSING ANDURBAN DEVELOPMENT; RON-NIE D SWEETING; SHARISWEETING ARMSTRONG,Defendant(s).

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur-suant to a Final Judgment ofForeclosure dated September11, 2014, and entered in2012-CA-000050 of the Cir-cuit Court of the TWELFTHJudicial Circuit in and for DeS-oto County, Florida, whereinONEWEST BANK, FSB is thePlaintiff and UNKNOWN TEN-ANT; UNKNOWN HEIRS ANDOR BENEFICIARIES OF THE



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OR BENEFICIARIES OF THEESTATE OF RONALD SWEET-ING; EDITH SWEETING; SEC-RETARY OF HOUSING ANDURBAN DEVELOPMENT; RON-NIE D SWEETING; SHARISWEETING ARMSTRONG arethe Defendant(s). MitzieMcGavic as the Clerk of theCircuit Court will sell to thehighest and best bidder forcash at the South Door 115 E.Oak Street, Arcadia, FL34266, at 11:00 AM, onNovember 20, 2014, the fol-lowing described property asset forth in said Final Judg-ment, to wit:BEGINNING AT THE SW COR-NER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THESE 1/4 OF SECTION 25,TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE24 EAST, DESOTO COUNTY,FLORIDA, THENCE EAST 50FEET; THENCE NORTH 30FEET TO THE POB, THENCENORTH 120 FEET, THENCEEAST 75 FEET, THENCESOUTH 120 FEET WEST 75FEET OT THE POINT OF BEGIN-NING.Any person claiming an inter-est in the surplus from thesale, if any, other than theproperty owner as of the dateof the lis pendens must file aclaim within 60 days after thesale. Dated this 16th day ofOctober, 2014.Mitzie McGavicAs Clerk of the CourtBy: /s/ N. DaughtreyAs Deputy Clerk

IMPORTANTIf you are a person with a dis-ability who needs any accom-modation in order to partici-pate in a court proceeding,you are entitled, at no cost toyou, to the provision of certainassistance: Please contactDeSoto County Jury Office,115 East Oak Street, Arcadia,Florida 34266. Telephone:(863) 993-4876. At least 7days before your scheduledcourt appearance, or immedi-ately upon receiving this notifi-cation if the time before thescheduled appearance is lessthan 7 days;If you are hearingor voice impaired, please call711. Published 11/6/14 &11/13/14 331723 3107308

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IN THE CIRCUIT CIVIL COURTOF THE TWELFTH JUDICIALCIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN ANDFOR DESOTO COUNTYCIVIL DIVISIONCase No. 2010CA000336CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVI-SION OF WILMINGTON SAV-INGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB,NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPAC-ITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNERTRUSTEE ON BEHALF OFRBSHD 2013-1 TRUSTPlaintiff,vs.NOE NOYOLA, JR.; DELIA NOY-OLA AND UNKNOWN TEN-ANTS/OWNERS,Defendants.NOTICE OF SALENotice is hereby given, pur-suant to Final Judgment ofForeclosure for Plaintiffentered in this cause on Octo-ber 15, 2014, in the CircuitCourt of DeSoto County, Flori-da, The Clerk of the Court willsell the property situated inDeSoto County, Floridadescribed as: THE WEST 551/3 FEET OF LOT 14, EMMAC. JOHNSON’S WEST ENDADDITION TO ARCADIA, FLORI-DA, AS PER MAP OR PLATTHEREOF RECORDED IN THEOFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THECIRCUIT COURT IN AND FORDESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDA,IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 4. andcommonly known as:421 W. Effie StreetArcadia, FL 34266; includingthe building, appurtenances,and fixtures located therein, atpublic sale, to the highest andbest bidder, for cash, on frontsteps of the DeSoto CountyCourthouse, on February 17,2015 at 11:00 a.m. Any per-sons claiming an interest in the

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surplus from the sale, if any,other than the property owneras of the date of the lis pen-dens must file a claim within60 days after the sale. Datedthis 16th day of October,2014. CLERK OF THE CIRCUITCOURT Mitzie W. McGavicBy: /s/ N. DaughtreyDeputy ClerkPublished 11/6/14 &11/13/14 101348 3107319

Pursuant to the provisions ofthe Florida Self-Storage FacilityAct (Statute 83.801-6) noticeis hereby given that SecurePublic Storage, 8890 NE High-way 17, Zolfo Springs, FL willconduct a sale or otherwisedispose of the unknown con-tents of:Unit 42Altiesn MorrisTommy J. GolsbySaid sale to be held no soonerthan 15 days from the date ofthis notice.Published 10/30/14 &11/6/14357619 3102515NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE is herebygiven, that we will sell or oth-erwise dispose of the contentsof the following self storageunits in order to satisfy thedelinquent storage lien placedin accordance with the State ofFlorida Statute 83.806.UNIT# NAME CONTENTS70W111 Keora B. SmithHousehold GoodsThe above 1 unit(s) is located@ 4599 NW Hwy 70, Arcadia,FL 34266NS139 Donna PresnellHousehold GoodsThe above 1 unit(s) is located@ 4981 SW Hwy 17, Arcadia,FL 3426617N035 Ashley N. LemontHousehold Goods17N051 Jammie R. HarrisThe above 2 unit(s) is located@ 3153 NE Hwy 17, Arcadia,FL 34266The public sale will be con-ducted at Easy Mini Storage,4599 N.W. Hwy. 70, Arcadia,Fl. 34266, at 4:00 p.m. onMonday, November 17, 2014.Units will be sold to the highestbidder. Open door sale, cashonly. A cleaning deposit will betaken. (863) 993-2220 Pub-lished 11/1/14 & 11/6/14222020 3105261

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OFTHE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIR-CUIT IN AND FOR DESOTOCOUNTY, FLORIDACIVIL ACTIONCASE NO.: 2013-CA-000309DIVISION:JPMORGAN CHASE BANK,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,Plaintiff,vs.KRISTINA KELLI CRAVEN TAY-LOR, et al,Defendant(s).NOTICE OF SALE PUR-SUANT TO CHAPTER 45

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pur-suant to a Final Judgment ofForeclosure dated October 9,2014, and entered in Case No.2013-CA-000309 of the Cir-cuit Court of the Twelfth Judi-cial Circuit in and for DeSotoCounty, Florida in which JPMor-gan Chase Bank, NationalAssociation, is the Plaintiff andKristina Kelli Craven Tayloralso known as Kristina C. Tay-lor also known as Kristina Tay-lor, Wyvon Conrad Taylor alsoknown as Wyvon C. Taylor alsoknown as Wyvon Taylor, DeSo-to County, Florida, are defen-dants, the DeSoto CountyClerk of the Circuit Court willsell to the highest and best bid-der for cash in/on the DeSotoCounty Courthouse, 115 OakStreet, Arcadia, FL 34266;www.desotoclerk.com, DeSo-to County, Florida at 11:00AMon the 2nd day of December,2014, the following describedproperty as set forth in saidFinal Judgment of Foreclosure:BEGIN AT THE NORTHWESTCORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, DES-OTO COUNTY, FLORIDA FORTHE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES

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THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES15 MINUTES EAST, 435.79FEET; THENCE SOUTH 12DEGREES 04 MINUTES EAST,150.92 FEET, THENCE NORTH82 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 14SECONDS WEST, 435.18FEET, THENCE NORTH 12DEGREES 04 MINUTES EAST,143.71 FEET TO THE POINTOF BEGINNING. LESS ANDEXCEPT THE FOLLOWING:BEGIN AT THE SOUTHWESTCORNER OF THE NORTHEAST1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38SOUTH, RANGE 25 EAST, DES-OTO COUNTY, FLORIDA;THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES15 MINUTES EAST ALONGSOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT,299.31 FEET TO THE POINTOF BEGINNING; THENCE CON-TINUE SAME LINE, 136.48FEET, THENCE SOUTH 12DEGREES 04 MINUTES WEST,150.92 FEET; THENCENORTH 82 DEGREES 18 MIN-UTES 14 SECONDS WEST,136.29 FEET; THENCENORTH 12 DEGREES 04 MIN-UTES EAST. 148.86 FEET TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING.AND TOGETHER WITH ANEASEMENT FOR INGRESS ANDEGRESS DESCRIBED AS FOL-LOWS: BEGIN AT THE NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THESOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THESOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SAIDSECTION 4; THENCE SOUTH12 DEGREES 04 MINUTESWEST ALONG THE WEST LINEOF SAID TRACT, 91.55 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE CONTINUE SAMELINE, 42.12 FEET; THENCENORTH 82 DEGREES 18 MIN-UTES 14 SECONDS WEST,18.05 FEET TO A POINT ONTHE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAYLINE OF SOUTHEAST REUBENAVENUE: THENCE NORTH 06DEGREES 04 MINUTES 23SECONDS EAST ALONG SAIDEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY,42.02 FEET; THENCE SOUTH82 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 14SECONDS EAST, 22.45 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.A/K/A 1721 SE REUBEN AVEARCADIA FL 34266-8099 Anyperson claiming an interest inthe surplus from the sale, ifany, other than the propertyowner as of the date of the LisPendens must file a claim with-in 60 days after the sale.Datedin Hillsborough County, Floridathis 30th day of October,2014./s/ Georganna FrantzisGeorganna Frantzis, Esq.FL Bar # 92744Albertelli LawAttorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 23028Tampa, FL 33623(813) 221-4743(813) 221-9171 facsimileeService:[email protected] - 018606F01If You Are A Person With A Dis-ability Who Needs Any Accom-modation In Order To Partici-pate In This Proceeding, YouAre Entitled, At No Cost ToYou, To The Provision Of Cer-tain Assistance. Please Con-tact The Desoto CountyCourt's Ada Coordinator At115 E. Oak Street, Arcadia,Florida 34266, (863)993-4876 At Least 7 Days BeforeYour Scheduled Court Appear-ance, Or Immediately UponReceiving This Notification IfThe Time Before The Sched-uled Appearance Is Less Than7 Days; If You Are Hearing OrVoice Impaired, Call 711. ToFile Response Please ContactDesoto County Clerk Of Court,115 E. Oak Street, Room 101,Arcadia, Fl 34266, Tel: (863)993-4876; Fax: (863) 993-4669. Published 11/6/14 &11/13/14 272484 3107139

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Notice is hereby given thatPPF HOLDINGS III LTD theholder of the following certifi-cate has filed said certificatefor a tax deed to be issuedthereon. The certificate num-ber and year of issuance, thedescription of the property,and the names in which it wasassessed are as follows:Certificate Number: 380Issuance Date: MAY 31, 2012Tax Deed File #: 14-32-TDDescription of Property:LOT 11 AND 12, OF THE SUB-DIVISION OF THE SOUTH ENDOF BLOCK 48, OF THE ORIGI-NAL SURVEY OF ARCADIA,FLORIDA, A SUBDIVISIONACCORDING TO THE MAP ORPLAT THEREOF RECORDED INTHE OFFICE OF THE CLERK IFTHE CIRCUIT COURT IN ANDFOR DESOTO COUNTY, FLORI-DA, IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE79.Names in which assessed:

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COMPTCHE, CA 95427All of said property being in theCounty of DeSoto, State ofFlorida. Unless such certifi-cate shall be redeemedaccording to law, the propertydescribed in such certificateor certificates will be sold tothe highest bidder at the SouthCourthouse Door on DECEM-BER 10, 2014 at 11:00a.m.Dated this 30TH DAY OFOCTOBER, 2014.MITZIE W. McGAVICCLERK OF COURTDESOTO COUNTY, FLORIDABy:CRYSTAL HENDERSON,Deputy ClerkPublication Dates: 11/6/14,11/13/14, 11/20/14 &11/27/14 112132 3107077

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Other local election resultsDeSoto County

voters chose incumbent County Commissioner Jim Selph (5,897 votes) over write-in candidate Virginia Algar (272 votes).

They also favored all three constitutional amendments. For Amendment 1 on conservation lands, DeSoto County voted 4,671 (63.9 percent) yes, and 2,631 (36 percent) no. On Amendment 2, medical marijuana, the county voted 51.66 percent yes (3,870) to 48.34 percent no (3,621). Voters in DeSoto also approved Amendment 3 on retention of judges by a vote of 3,643 (51.3 per-cent) to 3,458 against (48.7 percent).

The majority of DeSoto voters chose Rick Scott for governor (48.84 percent), Pam Bondi for attorney general (63 percent), Jeff Atwater for chief financial officer (62.12 percent), Tom Rooney for U.S. Representative District 17 (57.69 percent), and Adam Putnam for agri-culture commissioner (66.86 percent).

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Weather SummaryAccording to Florida’s Automated

Weather Network, rainfall for the state was under one inch. Citra (Marion County) received the most rain with 0.59 of an inch this past week. Per the U.S. Drought Monitor, Florida was 86 percent drought free this past week. Temperatures ranged from 37 degrees for night time lows to 89 degrees for day time highs, across the state. The highest temperature was 89 degrees in Immokalee (Collier County). The lowest temperature in the state was 37 degrees in Lecanto (Citrus County).

Fruit and VegetablesVegetable farmers continued to

plant fall vegetables and run irrigation. Vegetable harvest was increasing across southwest Florida with light quantities of beans, eggplant, pep-pers, tomatoes, watermelons, and squash coming to market. Fruits and vegetables being planted in Miami-Dade County included snap beans, pole beans, squash, peppers, tomato, eggplant, sweet corn, boniato, bitter melon, and malanga; being harvested included okra, boniato, malanga, bitter melon and avocado. In Palm Beach County, harvesting of early plantings of sweet corn was underway.

Field CropsThere was an average of 6.8 days

suitable for field work this past week, up slightly from the previous week. Farmers across the state experienced a cooler, drier week. Peanut harvesting continued in the Panhandle and north Florida. Peanut harvesting was 90 percent complete, slightly above the previous week and the five year average. Hay continued to be cut. Cotton and soybean harvest continued

in Holmes, Jackson, and Walton counties. Farmers in the Panhandle were finishing planting rye grass, oats, and other winter forage. Sugarcane harvesting continued in Hendry, Palm Beach, and Glades counties.

Livestock and PasturesPastures across the state are declin-

ing seasonally due to cooler weather and shorter days. Statewide, the cattle and pasture condition was mostly good.

CitrusThe only significant rainfall amount

was in Kenansville (Osceola County) at 0.31 inches. All other citrus producing counties had less than one tenth of an inch of precipitation. Daytime temper-atures, mostly in the 80s, were about average the majority of the week. Over the weekend a cool front dropped nighttime temperatures to the mid to upper 40s across the citrus region. As per the U.S. Drought Monitor, last updated October 28, no drought or abnormally dry conditions exist in any citrus producing areas.

Most early variety fruit is being harvested for the fresh market. Weekly colored grapefruit has the most boxes harvested and is increasing steadily. Fallglo tangerine harvest typically runs through the middle to the end of November. Other varieties being harvested in small amounts include Ambersweet and Navel oranges, other early oranges, white grapefruit, and Sunburst tangerines.

Grove activity included irrigation on several days during the week, mowing in preparation for harvest, removing dead trees in well cared groves and resetting of new trees. Processing plants are open primarily for packing-house eliminations; a few are starting to open for field run on grapefruit and early oranges.

— Crop Weather Reports are provided by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. For more information visit www.nass.usda.gov.

Cool, dry weekFor the week

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CITRUS ESTIMATED BOXES HARVESTED (IN THOUSANDS OF 1-3/5 BUSHEL BOXES) Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2Early/mid oranges 17 48 NAAmbersweet 38 19 NANavel oranges 17 28 NAWhite grapefruit 24 64 NAColored grapefruit 183 209 NAFallglo Tangerines 95 68 NASunburst tangerines 0 3 NATotal 374 439 NA

Fall PRCA rodeo comes to Arcadia

ARCADIAN PHOTOS BY THOMAS SIMMONS

The Arcadia All-Florida Championship Quadrille shows their amazing horsemanship talent for an exciting square-dance routine before an appreciative crowd at the rodeo on Saturday.

The Junior Bullriding event

produced some fine riding from up and coming talent.

Here, cowboy Don Allen displays

resolve in seeking a successful ride.

Clint Wayne Perry of Davie, Fla. performed at the rodeo with several ropes. Perry, a trick ropester, demonstrates the fire hoop, and it was a crowd pleaser.

Andy Stiler, rodeo announcer from Ocala, kept the rodeo fans well informed of the scores, the events and the humor of a rodeo. When Stiler was a rodeo competitor he performed in the Arcadia Rodeo Arena.

Texas Billy from Okeechobee shows

how to handle a steer as he turns in a score of 15.8

in the Bulldogging event during the

rodeo.

With a championship performance in the Junior Barrel Race, Jennie Serrano does a close turn around the barrel in a 18.32 point ride.


Arcadia-DeSoto Habitat for Humanity continues its work in building or refurbishing housing for those who could not afford a home of their own, but who can contrib-ute “sweat equity” by working with the community to build it.

In October, Habitat invited

DeSoto County Commissioners to volunteer on a housing project. They insulated the home for a family to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and planted trees for shade from the hot summer sun.

Many volunteers came out to help build the Summerall family home, and some local churches donated from $500 to $2,000 toward the project.

Commissioners lend a hand at Habitat

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All five DeSoto County Commis-sioners helped to build a Habitat for Humanity home. Posing behind the sign are, from left, commissioners Buddy Mansfield, Jim Selph, Elton Langford, Bob Miller and Gabriel Quave.

Strickland, who fought back tears as supporters congratulated her, said she feels “blessed” to be voted onto the council, adding, “I appreciate all the support and the votes. I hope to do my best to help the city.”

Echoing the sentiments of the other newly elect-ed council members, Strickland agreed the coun-cil’s top priority should be to fix the city’s dilapidated roads. “We need to focus on repairing these roads, along with taking a closer look at our budget,” she said. “We need to try to expand our tax base as well.”

Anderson elected as marshal

Incumbent Matt Anderson collected nearly 50 percent of the vote to win the city marshal race.

Anderson won with 48 percent of the vote (738 votes), followed by opponents Cliff Brown with 29 percent (448 votes) and Lorenzo Dixon with 21 percent (321).

Anderson, a 25-year veteran of the Arcadia Police Department, was appointed marshal by the City Council in 2013 after the sudden resignation and arrest of former marshal Charles Lee. Lee recently was sentenced to three years in prison and 27 years probation for stealing

$145,000 from the city.“This is very humbling,”

Anderson said while watch-ing the final results come in. “I appreciate the trust (the voters) have shown in

me. I’ve had a lot of good help and I’ve had my de-partment behind me, which really

means a lot. It really makes you humbled when you’ve got so many good people who stand behind you.”

Anderson said he wants to see the city work more closely to help the commu-nity’s youth.

“I want to see more

cooperation from our community leaders,” he said. “We need to get back to having meetings with our pastors and churches to find ways to help our youth. I want to see the Smith-Brown Gym back open; that’s a big thing.”

Anderson also discussed the importance of an increased APD presence in the community.

“This department also needs to take a more active role in participating in that, to show the better side of us and increase our commu-nity participation,” he said.

Hospital sales tax approved

DeSoto voters approved a half-percent sales tax

Tuesday night that will help the county’s hospital pay its mortgage through 2036.

Voters approved the tax by 59 percent (4,400 votes) to 41 percent (3,058 votes), which will take effect in January 2015.

DeSoto Memorial Hospital has been losing roughly $2 million yearly since 2008, which hospital officials say is mainly due to the large amount of indigent care the hospital must provide to patients in its emergency room. The tax is estimated to generate approximately $1 million annually in revenue.

DMH CEO Vince Sica said he wasn’t optimistic the referendum would pass, but was thankful the county’s voters supported

the hospital in the end. “We’ve been cautiously optimistic about this, but I can say I didn’t expect this,” he said. “We’re just thrilled the community got behind us and understand what we’re trying to do. We appreciate the voters’ confidence in the hospital and promise that we will continue to strive to provide the best health care possible.”

Supervisor of Election’s Kelli Johnson said 51 per-cent of registered DeSoto voters cast ballots, far ex-ceeding her expectations. “I was expecting mid- to high 40s percentage-wise,” she said. “I’ve never seen a turnout this big in the city. In the past it’s been around 22-23 percent.”

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DeSoto County High School DeSoto County High School DeSoto County High School Bulldog Football Bulldog Football Bulldog Football The Buck Carlton Trophy has been just out of the reach of the Bulldogs over the past 6 seasons but now is back in DeSoto County. The original trophy is on permanent display in the showcase outside of the gym. DeSoto County won it by being the first team to win three consecutive games in the series which they did in 1970-1972. The traveling trophy was named after a DCHS football manager from 1936- 1939 and has been the prize for the winning team since 1965.

No big game would be complete without some advice and inspiration from Richard Bowers.

Mrs Jackson, who is the ticket taker at the games, shows her t-shirt she won from the football quiz in last week’s The Arcadian.

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